bearisgray

i think most "newbies" want to know/learn the "best" method/technique for whatever -

i also think that there are some things each person has to finally decide for her/himself as to being "the preferred" way.

some of those are:

to wash or not wash the washable components before cutting them
what kind of thread to use
to use starch/ sizing or not
binding - how wide, which way to cut it, how to sew it on
the best way to make half square triangle units
what kind of sewing machine
to buy fabric "by the project" or acquire a stash

and the list goes on.

the main reason i now do some of things the way i do is because of a lot of trial and error.

are there things you were told to do when you were just learning that you no longer do?

if so, what had you been taught that you no longer do - and why have you decided that there is a better way for you?