I made my first quilt in 1964 & it was scrappy (2" squares) with all the pieces cut out with scissors. Then I didn't pick up quilting again until 2001(37 years later). You can imagine how surprised I was to hear about machine quilting & especially rotary cutters & mats!
Strip piecing, etc. was never heard of back in the 60's. We've come a long way & I'm loving every minute of it!