I have quilted since the '70s and, to this day, am a "covers" quilter. In other words, when you make up the bed my homemade quilt covers are between the sheet and the spread. To me, it's a beautiful quilt when there's a smile coming out of it or it's finally the right shade because it got drug through a mud hole and the colors are now nicely blended! I love all these artsy quilts my QB sisters make but my crowd loves and uses my "covers" which is what I think about when I am piecing them together.
To ALL of you whatever skill level, THANK YOU for all the inspiration and encouragement.