Originally Posted by
AnotherMadQuilter
I am curious why so many advise against tying quilts? That was the most common practice in my experience. In fact I never saw a "quilted" quilt until I was well into adult hood. Is it more a regional preference or is there some other reasons for this advice?
You have to remember in the old days, things didn't get washed in agitator washers, and didn't get washed often. If you are making for charities, many want sturdy quilts that will stand up to commercial washers. I see nothing wrong with hand-tied quilts, but have found them not to hold up to todays lifestyles as well as machine quilted quilts. Just remember, they are YOUR quilts and you can do as you please, there are no quilt police around here.