I, too, saw info on this technique. Ordered the DVD and then my friend told me she had one of the books. She had been given it for a gift. When I looked up the book, I couldn't believe the price. New $97, Used 36. Haven'e tried the method yet as I've been too busy with longarm business, but will post pictures when I get something done.

It took me forever to make a quilt this way and then the quilt felt 'hard' full of bulky seams. Some of my guild members like making quilts this way though. You'll have to make one and see for yourself. I would use very thin batting. I'm glad I learned how to make a quilt this way as it does save time with smaller projects.

She was on Nancy Notions tv show showing how to do make the quilt. I remember watching it online for free. It may still be on you tube.

I've made a few graduation photo graduation quilts for my grandchildren using this method and like it. They are not stiff, probably because they are not quilted within the squares. I have an embroidery on one side and a photo on the other. I like this method.

I found it a lot more work for the finished product and that in my opinion was too heavy and bulky for me. I like my quilts soft and cuddly. I did practice pieces but never made a quilt.

I'm doing a queen size quilt right now using this method and I love it! To handle a project this large on my machine using the conventional quilting method would drive me bonkers. I still love machine quilting, am learning FMQ, but for this project the Cotton Method has worked and is working. I do agree that it does make for a stiffer quilt; however, this quilt is for my ex-Marine BIL and I don't think he'll mind one bit. I will still do baby quilts, lap throws, etc. using the "old" way.

Can't wait to see what you do!

Haven't done this yet but would like to

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Originally Posted by BettyGee (Post 4938310)

I'm doing a queen size quilt right now using this method and I love it! To handle a project this large on my machine using the conventional quilting method would drive me bonkers. I still love machine quilting, am learning FMQ, but for this project the Cotton Method has worked and is working. I do agree that it does make for a stiffer quilt; however, this quilt is for my ex-Marine BIL and I don't think he'll mind one bit. I will still do baby quilts, lap throws, etc. using the "old" way.

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I'm not sure where you are getting your info but the book is $29 - http://www.quiltyard.com/books/CTB101.phtml

A 'starter kit' w/book, batting, etc. is $54.50: http://www.quiltyard.com/books/sk101.phtml

Shari

Could you share photos of some of your quilts? I would love to see them. I have been thinking about trying this method.

I've used flanel a few times as batting on baby quilt because it makes such a supple, soft, wrapable quilt that easily "molds" around every little baby part like a glove.

Wondering if flanel would be a good alternative to use in the cotton theory quilts. I'm not familiar with the method as after fingering one of them I did not like the stiffness of the quilt - Jacquie is right on the money. It definately reminded me of the braided rugs!!