Caswews

There is a song out that came to mind when I started reading the replies: Do what you want to do, its your thing.
Each of us are so very uniquely different in our sewing/quilting/crafting ways, there are so many things each of us does differently. Different tips, ideas etc..and different things that work for each of us.
Quilt police ? UNLESS you are a master of quilting with many a degrees in sewing/quilting, as the Gecko says: forget about it, and its your thing; do what you want to do.

<dancing in my chair to the song> So there is my 2 cents for what its worth on the whole thing.!!LOL Don't get me wrong; I have tried some of the tips from others and they have helped me out and some well .. let's just say it worked for them, not me.

romanojg

God made us all differently so why wouldn't it make since that we'd do things differently. Isn't that what makes the world go round; all the different people and all they have to offer. When I give advice to anyone on anything, I tell them to check out all the different info and different points of view as to how something should be done and then find what's best for you. I know for me that's always changing too. I might start out doing something one way and as I get better at it I find there is a better way to do it; for me. I'll normally try anything once and decide if it's for me.

I don't alwasy wash fabric first; depends on the fabric and color. I'm learning to quilt at home because I can't afford to send it out. I'd probably send some out if I could afford it. There are some really tallented LA out there. I've tied quilts and SITD quilts; depends on the quilt. I don't worry about binding being on the bias unless its on curves. I love hand applique and piecing and I have machines older than me and my Ruby isn't even a yr old and I love embroidery too.
I'm like the weather, I'm constantly changing as the need warrants it. I learn more things, which I love doing and then decide if I want to stick to my old ways or try the new things.
The world would be so boring if we all were the same and did everything the same way.

piepatch

I always wash my fabric before cutting.
I get the best buy I can get on nice fabric wherever it is sold.
I don't hesitate to use starch if the fabric needs it.
I steam, or not, whatever I think that particular fabric needs.
I have a vintage machine, and it works beautifully.
I prefer piecing, but have done a little applique.
I tried PP once, and liked it, but have not done any since.
I prefer hand quilting, but have had a LA quilter quilt a couple of quilts for me.
I tied one quilt on request years ago, and didn't like it.
I make my own binding and cut it 2 1/2", then fold in half and press. I sew it to the front on machine, then fold to the back and hand stitch.

I think the process of making a quilt is a personal choice, and I never saw one I didn't think was pretty, in it's own way.

ghostrider

Good thread. With so many fence sitters, we may actually be lowering it. That can only be a good thing, creating a clearer view of both sides.

pollyjvan9

I'm one of those people who "never" says "never" LOL...I am not opposed to trying new ideas, old ideas, crazy ideas, etc. Whatever works is great with me!

Greeter Eva

Me too. I do what works best at the time.

sap

I wish I had time to read everyone's reply, but just don't. When someone tells me that is not the way to do it, I say show me the "law" that says I can't do it this way. That shuts them up. As far as sewing machines and tools go it is the same way,,,,Show me the "LAW".

Neesie

True artists don't follow rules! So there! Hmmmph!

KyKaren1949

I agree with what EVERYONE says! (that was easy)

judykay

I am so glad there are no quilt police on this board as I do whatever at the moment. I have one newer inexpensive machine but the others are all older. One Kenmore from the seventies one Kenmore from the eighties (given to me) one fw from the forties and the newer two year old Singer portable. My fabric I buy from wherever I am when I see something I like from my lqs to Joanns to Walmart and any place else I can find what I like as long as it feels nice and depending on what project I want it for.