Originally Posted by
BettyGee
I'm doing a queen size quilt right now using this method and I love it! To handle a project this large on my machine using the conventional quilting method would drive me bonkers. I still love machine quilting, am learning FMQ, but for this project the Cotton Method has worked and is working. I do agree that it does make for a stiffer quilt; however, this quilt is for my ex-Marine BIL and I don't think he'll mind one bit. I will still do baby quilts, lap throws, etc. using the "old" way.
I'm not sure where you are getting your info but the book is $29 -
http://www.quiltyard.com/books/CTB101.phtml
A 'starter kit' w/book, batting, etc. is $54.50:
http://www.quiltyard.com/books/sk101.phtml
Shari