Tartan

For years when I started quilting, background piecing fabric was white or off white only. Gradually I came to prefer white on whites and textures. Now I am craving some kind of interest (patterns)in my nuetrals for piecing. Isn't it funny how your tastes evolve over time? Anyone else craving patterns and prints in their nuetrals?

dakotamaid

Yes, Yes! I try for some texture but make sure it jives with the main fabrics. My tastes have changed over the years not only for quilting but furniture, colors, styles, etc.

mic-pa

Yep, my tastes have definitely changed and I use a lot of tone on tone fabric. so many different options out there to work with. Just spent mega $$ at our local quilt shop last week, so much fabric, so little time LOL

lynnie

Im starting one tomorrow with a batik backgrounf.

Jackie Spencer

Oh yes especially for applique, beats the plain white or cream!! I like using shirtings for back ground when piecing.

NJ Quilter

The change in tastes over time is the main reason I don't worry about developing a stash. Would hate to spend all those $$ and then not like it any more.

Lori S

Back whenI first started , bleached or unbleached muslin was "the" staple, and was the background for many a quilt. But there was not much in the way of choice. Now I seek out much more interesting fabrics for backgounds. Some times I have to remind my self when I am tempted to by a bolt of a neutral... not to do it as better many be avaiable in just a few months , or my tastes can change.

pinkcastle

I recently bought "Spotlight on Neutrals" by Pat Wys because how she uses neutrals intrigued me. Here is link to it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Spotlight-Neut.../dp/1604680504. More projects added to the list!

Judith1005

Yes, have been cleaning and organizing my small stash. Which amounts to way more than I need. And, there were way to many, what was I thinking. And, not enough tonals. But, the big shocker was in the colors. WOW, I do not really like some of the colors I have. But, oh well, they will get used at one time or another. Because I don't believe in wasting. Nor can I afford to. Will be a lot more careful not to buy just to stash. MUST USE!!! lol

mucky

That's why I don't advocate accumulating a big stash in preparation to retiring. Tastes change, fabric changes as mine did.