I am a sometimes quilter, daily knitter.
My favorite thing to make from quilting is charity quilts for kids. I use the method of encapsulating the batting with the top and bottom strips and them flipping them closed to add the next section. The quilt is done when you're done sewing the sections together except for the binding. Sometimes I don't even bind the little quilts, just zig-zagging the edges, so they can be used as picnic blankets or car trunk liners.
My two sewing machines are both on the fritz right now. They need some adjusting and maybe replacement parts. Hope I can find a good sewing machine repairer. I'm itching to get back to quilting!