Originally Posted by joe'smom

I think the term 'quiltmaker' solves the problem, as it doesn't specifically refer to any one stage of the process, so someone who prefers to piece only can use the term without creating confusion. I can understand the confusion that is sometimes generated when the term 'quilter' is applied to someone who expressly prefers not to quilt (that is, to sew the three layers of a quilt together).