I was looking at some of the older postings and one came up that concerned what is a "Real" quilt. Is it one made with hand stitched top or can a machine stitched be considered as valid. One of the features of my new computer is a Dictionary and so I ran the word Quilt thru the query window of this Dictionary which is the Oxford American Dictionary.
quilt [kwilt] noun a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design. a knitted or fabric bedspread with decorative stitching. a layer of padding used for insulation.
verb [trans.] join together (layers of fabric or padding) with lines of stitching to form a bed covering or warm garment, of for decorative effect.
quilt-er [noun]
ORIGIN Middle English: from old French cuilte, from Latin culcita 'mattress, cushion'
Thesaurus
quilt noun DUVET, cover(s), coverlet, comforter, bedspread; dated counterpane
That is the end of the definitions. I note that there is no mention of the hand or machine method of construction. Of course, there may be another dictionary definition but that is good enough for me, and enough of a reference to anyone who is questioning the authenticity of whatever type of quilting one does to achieve the finished quilt. Nuff Said.
John