Joy, The "true" quilters quilted by hand, using whatever they had on hand. I've seen and own quilts made of curtains, children clothes and anything else that was available. Some of the batting in these are wads of cotten, taken from cotton fields with the seeds beat out and used to "stuff" the quilts. The stiches on some are 1/4 inch long if not longer. They are "real" quilts made to keep you warm and cover a bed.
I have to agree that too much value is put on perfection and color values etc.
I love scrap and string quilts myself. I hope other like them, but--I really don't put that much into what "others" think. Do what you like, what pleases you and don't worry about what anyone else has to say.
Although I've won blue ribbons and had one hang in the state muesum, I never worried what other thought. However I don't post pics on here quickly---maybe I AM concerned about the replies!!!!!