I like the tied quilts but wouldn't do it that way if making a baby quilt. Otherwise, do what you want to and how you want to do it. I cut 4 1/2" squares from the loads of fabric I got from Grandma (most of it there wasn't enough to do much with), sewed them together and tied the quilt. It's on my bed year round and when I look at it I think of Grandma and it makes my day. I've washed it plenty of times and just used the gentle cycle. So far so good. May just have to do another one that way.
