petthefabric

I think that what it's called isn't all that important as long as we're expressing ourselves and enjoying our own results.

But when it's entered into a judged show, the judging rules count. I no longer show my quilts for judging so I'm not sure what the rules are currently for applique. If you're using any zigzag stitch it can't be the quilting stitch.

This is my example: if applique is attached with a zigzag stitch:
For your own pleasure it doesn't matter if the zigzag shows on the back as the quilting stitch.
For judging, zigzag stitching can not show on the back of the quilt. So the zigzag is done with the top and batt. Then the back is added and the quilting is completed.

As to friendship; a true friend is hard to find. I wouldn't let an argument about what we call a hobby get in the way of friendship. This is a priority issue, what's a higher priority: friendship or a hobby? Also, a true friendship should have encouragement not criticism. Only you can decide this.