the nice thing about cotton theory quilting is that there are two "right" sides when you're done. You need to use complementary fabrics (because one side will show both front and back fabrics) but the end result will be two "right" sides. I took a class from one of her certified instructors and made a table runner. It seems that each block is a little time consuming because of the techniques and quilting patterns she recommends, but if you totaled the time it takes you do do the top, sandwiching, quilting and binding on a traditional quilt, you probably spend the same amount of time on this technique. I liked the possibilities this technique offers for quilting as you go. and also like the fact that, unlike rag quilts, there are no raw edges left at the end, so the appearance is more polished than a rag quilt.

AS one poster said, you can make a project any size you want just by adding extra blocks/rows and once done, it's all done - no waiting for it to be bound, etc.

Hi Mrs Cotton Theory (Betty :-) ), No I don't have a photo, but will go to my dad's and take one to post. I enjoyed the process and the quilt turned out beautifully. He's had it on his bed about 6-7 years now and it still looks new. Ellen

oh i really like this!! wonderful colours.

I designed my own baby quilt and joined it using the Cotton Theory method. It turned out great, but stiff. Want to do a table runner now but think I will not quilt it so much.

I have made five bed size quilts using the Cotton Theory method. I've loved the end result and like the process too.

You might also try using a thinner batting to lessen thickness/stiffness.

Here is a picture of the quilt I finished last month with the strips joined by the cotton theory method

Betty cotton's books are at both my CALIF library & my mom's MICH library. You just have to be in an area that appreciates quilting enough to invest in the books. Don't you love getting books at other libraries on vacation? I made my own wishlist on my mom's account, so this summer I can just pre-order a bunch of quilt books that I don't have locally to enjoy during my stay.

Hope not too off-topic here: BTW, if you have elderly parents who are not on the internet, you can request books or movies for them online easier than making your parents hunt them down at the library; my mom just picks hers up when they leave her a voice message on the phone.

That is a really pretty quilt. I have never heard of this quilt theory quilting. Ill have to check it out.

Beautiful quilt!