Originally Posted by ckcowl
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I do buy kits when traveling to new places, usually for gifts for the person who is Critter-sitting for me while i'm away, or maybe for a secret sister ect. so i usually will find a unique table runner/placemat kit, or something like that
good luck with your booth
I want you as my Secret Sister!!!
Originally Posted by mlaceruby
thanks for the insight!
my kits are all precut and I always include extras!
So the log cabin kits and the star and mosaic ones that I do are already to sew. no cutting required.
making 2 colorways is a good suggestion
brights are easy
but are civil war, americana, victorian in?
or more the bright large floral and geometric motifs the thing?
Civil War fabrics may not be all the rage like they were a few years ago, but those of us who like them are very loyal, and they can easily be matched up with other lines as companion pieces. Americana is always in and it's hard to resist a beautiful Victorian fabric. Darn, you are making me want to run downstairs and fondle my fabric! :lol:
If you sell a large floral, my suggestion would be to either have a couple books handy (for sale maybe?) to show the buyer how to use the fabrics, or else have a sample of a quilt effectively using large prints. Large florals may be a bit too much trouble since so many quilters seem stumped by what to do with them. If you don't have a lot of time, something like a Warm Wishes quilt will get across the general idea.
September isn't very far off. Are you getting excited?