I'm with you humbird. The first quilt I made was tied with yarn. I didn't know how to quilt. It was ugly, ugly but the blasted thing keeps hanging around. It has been used by four sons, taken on picnics, to the beach, on camping trips and washed a gazillion times. I did notice last time after washing there were some areas that were getting pretty thin. I will miss it. It has become an old friend.