Love 'my quilt, my way'...there are all levels of quilters...what I do now is not how I did it when I started. Wash because I am allergic....I am beyond tying but do not police others if they do....copyright laws are crazy....buying from local shops vs. big box stores depend on who it is for relative vs. charity...I quilt because I love it....if policemen do not like too bad...I quilt with all levels from new to those in business...we have lots of fun and respect one another...