tranum

Yes, I tie them. Also put a few diagonal rows of machine stitching to hold them for eternity.

tranum

Maybe it comes from being raised by parents who grew up in the Depression ! They taught me there’s a use for everything or give it to someone who can use it.

illinois

"Everybody hates it"?? I think it went out of vogue because it did last forever and was so easy to care for. There became no market for the other fabrics! I still have a box of it in colors of the era. I used up some of the yardage for seat covers for the folding chairs at the senior center. Those chairs were well used but still very sturdy so this covered a multitude of scratches and evidence of use. The seat covers are easy to launder and put back into service. I suppose most quilts using them are tied because it is stretchy fabric and thick enough that traditional quilting would be a problem.
As for polyester. I like it. I don't understand why it has taken such a beating from quilters. It is strong and I like the sheen it has. I especially like the black as it is color fast and will not fade with age. Cotton is a natural fiber that with time is going to deteriorate; polyester isn't as apt to do that. Interesting that we usually use thread that has poly so it is stronger! To each his own.

IowaStitcher

I got the idea of making quilts from poly knit from my aunt. I made a couple for my kids when they went off to college for their dorms, winter blanket for their car or outdoor 'parties'. They do wear forever. I used a railroad design in one, a 9 patch in another- just a simple design. You can use the serger for these too. Tied them using a fleece for the backing. Great way to use up these stashes of our 70's knits.

KalamaQuilts

I don't like using it because it stinks when ironed and doesn't hold a crease.