Originally Posted by ccthomas
Is there a reason this process is called "birthing?"
I think it's because you put the quilt top and backing right sides together (with the batting either on the top or bottom), stitch all around the edges leaving an opening for turning, then reach in and pull the right side out throught the opening, sort of "giving birth" to the quilt. I just call it "pillowcase" style (sounds less painful!).