I used to be indecisive....
11-30-2012, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Janquiltz
I attached a picture of my most favorite quilt - a Lori Smith Sampler quilt called "Patchwork Sampler" (about 63" x 76"). Every block was different - different colors, different patterns, and assorted sizes. Unless you choose a uniform background fabric, you don't have to worry about having to buy yardages - except for your backing. My blocks were made with bits and pieces of civil war era reproduction fabrics. Lori also designs samplers that combine applique and piecing - and almost all of her patterns would look wonderful as "scrappy". Larger quilt patterns cost vary between $9 and $14 - shipping to USA is free - but only $4 to ship overseas. She also does patterns for small quilts. Her website is: Frommyhearttoyourhands.com
Her pattern directions are simple and accurate. Regardless of where you get the patterns - a scrappy sampler quilt would probably be the most cost effective. Good luck and keep us posted on your project. Happy quilting. Jan
Her pattern directions are simple and accurate. Regardless of where you get the patterns - a scrappy sampler quilt would probably be the most cost effective. Good luck and keep us posted on your project. Happy quilting. Jan
11-30-2012, 02:32 PM
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Hi Tina........As there are quite a few of us on the board from the UK i wondered wether we couldn't perhaps help each other out, and perhaps even buddy up, swop fabric etc. I think that we would all agree that the price of fabric is becoming a real issue here with a lot of fabrics costing around £13 ($18) a meter.
I live just over the bridge so am quite close and would be really happy to send you bits of fabric etc, i have a reasonable stash, swop patterns etc....postage would only take a day or so.......anyway PM if you think I could help you out..........
I live just over the bridge so am quite close and would be really happy to send you bits of fabric etc, i have a reasonable stash, swop patterns etc....postage would only take a day or so.......anyway PM if you think I could help you out..........
11-30-2012, 09:40 PM
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I enjoy the patterns I have seen from Rose Smith. The only thing is you would be on your own for the shopping for materials. Here is a link: [email protected] or www.LUDLOWQUILTANDSEW.co.uk she has cute free patterns and goes step by step and there are lots of half square triangles.
11-30-2012, 11:36 PM
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Hi Tina,
I have found The Fabric Guild to be great for fillers and background fabrics. All are 100% good quality cotton. Ring them up if you can't see what you want online. They're really helpful. I now get most of my fabrics from there or from the two shows a year that I attend. It takes some planning but it works for me. I use Modabakeshop patterns a lot too.
Hope you haven't had a bad time with the floods in your region.
Annie
I have found The Fabric Guild to be great for fillers and background fabrics. All are 100% good quality cotton. Ring them up if you can't see what you want online. They're really helpful. I now get most of my fabrics from there or from the two shows a year that I attend. It takes some planning but it works for me. I use Modabakeshop patterns a lot too.
Hope you haven't had a bad time with the floods in your region.
Annie
12-01-2012, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ArtsyOne
We are so lucky here in the US to be able to get fabrics at great prices and have a vast variety to choose from. Are there fabric warehouses in the UK like we have here? I almost feel like packing a suitcase full of fabric and playing Lady Bountiful 
12-01-2012, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by AnnieH
Hi Tina,
I have found The Fabric Guild to be great for fillers and background fabrics. All are 100% good quality cotton. Ring them up if you can't see what you want online. They're really helpful. I now get most of my fabrics from there or from the two shows a year that I attend. It takes some planning but it works for me. I use Modabakeshop patterns a lot too.
Hope you haven't had a bad time with the floods in your region.
Annie
I have found The Fabric Guild to be great for fillers and background fabrics. All are 100% good quality cotton. Ring them up if you can't see what you want online. They're really helpful. I now get most of my fabrics from there or from the two shows a year that I attend. It takes some planning but it works for me. I use Modabakeshop patterns a lot too.
Hope you haven't had a bad time with the floods in your region.
Annie
AnnieH thanks for the recommendation, will take a peek.
12-01-2012, 02:08 AM
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Little RoO, if you're that close are you (or anyone else) planning to go to the Malvern Quilt Show in the Spring? I went to the 'other ' craft show there last year and was really taken with the Quilters Guild display and stand, unfortunately I had a rather 'interesting' friend with me at the time and couldn't stop to talk to them for long. I'm hoping to get to Malvern for the Quilt show this time.
12-10-2012, 06:24 AM
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Well I'm very excited; I just had an e:mail from a lady on Freecycle, offering me a bag of old duvet covers and sheets! Off to pick them up in a bit, and if they're any good I now have the basis/ background fabric for my Craftsy BOM quilt!
12-10-2012, 08:35 AM
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or maybe not! Did you know there was such a thing as 'Butt ugly martians', and that they have character duvet sets! On the plus side, my girls think they are kind of cute, and have said that they want them on their beds. Waste not, want not and all that!
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