Originally Posted by ebony
fellow quilters i am sorry.
i had no idea this question would generate such strong feelings.
it's just that as a new quilter i am trying to do all the 'right things'. trying to make everything perfect the first time out-from pattern selection,to fabric,to color, thread,etc.
am i making it harder than it should be?
grandma took old clothes and made beautiful quilts( i still have one of hers and it is 43 years old) and i feel guilty about not shopping in the 'right' stores.
i can't seem to get it right.
please forgive me if i stepped on anyones toes.
If you stepped on anyone's toes, they probably needed to be stepped on! :P
The 'right' way to quilt, is with love. Yeah, it's helpful if the fabric lasts too, but the only thing that matters is the people who see your quilts, the ones who are comforted by them, also feel the love you put into them and treasure them because you made them!
We get what we can afford, that's why so many different places sell fabric!