Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
Jaci my last tip I sent into Marcus Bros netted me a neat FQ packet of 5 beautiful fabrics was concerning this exact subject. I found one day while I was looking at some paint samples on the little cards that they are all color matched. They are also in a set of 4 colors that blend perfectly. If you want a purple quilt you simply go and pick out a card with purples on it. Take the card over to the fabric dept and choose a fabric to match each of the colors on the card. If you want more than 4 colors just get the next card in the line and it will match too. I have used this many times and the colors are already there on the card & best of all the cards are free!!
crafty_linda_b sittin' & quiltin' on the Cal-Ore border
yep, that old trick has been around for a long time! These tools are for using when you are at the quilt shop and NO paint chips are around. Or you shopping your stash! Not everyone is able to "Snag" paint chips, so this gives them something they can use when they need it!