Boy do all these comments bring back memories. My Granny introduced me to quilting 50 years ago. She would let me cut out all the squares from old wool winter coats. She would sew the squares together and then let my cousin and myself sew the ties thru all the layers. She filled her quilts with goose feathers. We had such fun tying quilts. I am so glad to see many quilters still tie their quilts. They are all beauties. Happy tying!