Originally Posted by lclang

A surgeon's know it wrapped twice to the left and pulled tight, then wrapped twice to the right and then pulled tight. I do not use heavy yarns, only crochet thread or baby yarn or embroidery floss. Some charities have been scared out by the rumor that they are dangerous to babies, but if they are properly tied I have never lost a single tie. They are certainly appropriate for older children and lap quilts for older people and so far as I know there are no bans on those.

Originally Posted by silvam

I’m so glad this discussion came up – I guess you can consider me new to quilting I only have 3 quilts that I have completed – for all three I’ve done stitch in the ditch and I’m very proud of them. I felt they were softer and I made them so that the family can cuddle. I’ve admired and awed at the pictures that have been posted on this site. I will admit that I felt as though I might not be considered a quilter because of the way I have finished my quilts – but in reading some of the opinions posted – I feel like I can call myself a quilter and be proud. Someday I hope to make a quilt and really do a masterpiece as I have seen here but until then I’m proud to say “I’m A Quilter” . I believe that if a person spends so much time and effort that if you are satisfied then it is perfect – do your best and your best will be great.

Originally Posted by mshawii

Of course there should be different categories. I have to have someone else quilt my tops because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, and can't do hand quilting anymore. On the 20th of July I had thumb joint replacement, and I hope to go back to hand quilting small stuff. The cast comes off the 16th and then into a brace and and therapy. Not all of us do it because we have the money, we have to save up for maybe 6 months, to a year, to have one quilt quilted.