Makes sense, Dunster. A lot of blankets, etc were used as batting weren't they? Can't see how they'd be cut apart for QAYG! And certainly with quilting bees and the big floor frames we see with groups or families working on a quilt, yes, you're right. I just like it because I don't FMQ ( except SID, etc.) and do enjoy hand quilting the little blocks at night in front of the telly.
Originally Posted by
dunster
Since QAYG is harder by hand (more layers to sew through), and uses more fabric than a traditional back, I would think that very few vintage quilts were done in that manner. (I haven't seen any.) Hasn't the use of QAYG come about because of difficulty putting a large quilt through a sewing machine?