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.
I just got 8 quilts in from a man that his grandmother made and he wants me to do some work on them. They are all made of old scraps and clothing. Some are tied, 2 are actually reversible so I am tearing them apart to make 4 quilts, some have no batting. Some have double knit, single knit, fleece and everything in between. It is amazing how they look after I get them machine quilted, a new binding on them and then washed up. We can make due with what we have but I do love a bargain!