Originally Posted by
ghostrider
What do I do that would bring the Quilt Police? Easy. I offer them room and board for free...except here they're called the Quality Control Department.
They live in my studio, are strictly barred from the rest of the house, and every so often I bring them something to stamp "Rejected" on. I take those items back, fix them, and all is well. It makes the QC people feel worthwhile and keeps my feet firmly planted in reality. I wouldn't ever want to quilt without them.
Perfect may not be possible - but I think 'do it as well as one can with what one has and what one knows' is a viable option.
I think WalMart has some very nice fabrics. I also think most garage/yard sale fabric is 'safe' to use.
(At least as safe as most 'new' clothing that may have been tried on by how many people)