Thread: Inexpensive Kits

I have been collecting the Row By Row kits. I have around ten, so far. I have found them affordable and many stretch your skills. Prices have run from $9.95-$24.95 . The more expensive ones include embellishments such as trims or buttons. I view each one as a fun project that I can usually complete in an evening or two. Very doable. They make great table runners and wall hangings. Will mine become a quilt? I am sure of it but I am not in a mindst to get it done to win any prize. I also think that they would make a nice secret santa gift or whatever. Many reflect the local history surrounding the shop. If you have not participated in any way, I would check out your favorite shops.

sandy

I have collected several. I have one fused and I am trying to decide what embellishments to add to it. There are several that are too far away that I really want and have been looking for someone to send them to me. I did have one sent from 3 1/2 hours from me. It is a fun thing, just wish i didn't have to wait until November to get a couple of them.
I too have some where I buy the kit and some where I only get the pattern. I would love to trade with people.

No quilt store nearby me (not into primitive fabrics) and since I don't drive, my favorite quilt shops are over 30 miles away.

I have about twenty-five patterns from last year's Row by Row. This summer, however, I will not be travelling as much, so I have only two patterns from a couple of shops I frequent. From the pictures I've seen, though, I really, really wish I could collect quite a few of the patterns. Sigh!

I have some done from last year's RxR and one done from this year's. I buy the kits as everything is there. This year there have been 3 stores that ran out of license plates, 2 didn't order plates, and 2 have run out of the kit fabric. I realize it is hard to know how much to order, but it's disappointing. I do like how the Florida shops in central Florida maade their rows to coordinate with the RxR fabric.

I love the Row by Row Experience! I made a quilt last year (we were traveling so I was able to pick up lots of rows) but so far this year I am only collecting the patterns. I agree with Sandygirl, the rows reflect the history in the local area. They are all so interesting. It is worth your time to stop in and greet the ladies in the quilt shop and talk about the excitement surrounding the Rows. You will be inspired by the shop owners, their staff, the displays, the entire environment! Some advice: check out the patterns for the shops on facebook before you go out of your way to stop into a shop just to get the row. Make sure you like it! LOL, I have a few that are definitely not my style. Over all, it's such a nice program. Maybe next year we will be traveling in July or August! You know, it takes lots of restraint to pick up only the pattern and not buy the kit. Good luck!!!

Originally Posted by Homemother

. Some advice: check out the patterns for the shops on facebook before you go out of your way to stop into a shop just to get the row. Make sure you like it! LOL, I have a few that are definitely not my style. !

i wonder how many great shop one will miss if judging the shop only by their row. :/

sandy