Amma,
Exactly and I agree with you. I replied to the original post so it'll be coming through soon. I could never say to someone that they can't or aren't quilters because they use a method different from mine when in reality, everything I do is different from what anyone else does. I hope you and I both can continue to quilt for as long a possible and enjoy the process no matter where the new ways take us and thank goodness for the changes that come about to make it easier for us to continue.
Hugs
Patty
Originally Posted by amma
Cheating or exploring new ways :D:D:D
I wonder what quilters from the past would think about seam rippers, rotary cutters, rulers, stencils and all of the other gadgets that we commonly use now :D:D:D
I have an embroidery machine as I cannot do handwork anymore... I machine quilt for the same reason. I would love a long arm, but not necessarily a computerized one like that quite yet...but maybe in the future when I could no longer use the LA :wink: I will evolve and adapt to be able to keep doing what I love to do :D:D:D
As long as quilting remains popular, does it really matter whether it is all done by hand, or part of it, or none? As long as the interest is still out there, this art form will not die away...and this is a good thing, right? I was drawn into quilting by seeing some of the newer quilts/methods/fabrics...and NOW I have a better appreciation of quilting in it's entirety :D:D:D