it didn't take me long to find my voice as a quilter. i like modern bold colorful prints that really didn't fit in traditional quilting. plus i like art quilts which veers from traditional quilting. i like mixed fabric textures, velveteens, flannel, silk (& brocades), so all of this led me to modern quilting. i have been a sewer over 45 years and morphed into a quilter the last 3-4 years. at least you know your style, the voice will emerge.
Originally Posted by SharonTheriault
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i buy yardage any where from 3 (minimum) up to a bolt of the same fabric.
once you know your voice as a quilter you will know what type of stash you need.
like a previous person said different styles have different stash needs.
for example i never work with novelty prints so it would be pointless for me to buy this types of fabric even when deeply discounted because i would never use it.
I don't work with novelty prints except with baby quilts or kid quilts. Then I buy just enough for the quilt because I know I won't use the leftovers. I'm still trying to find my voice as a quilter and I've been at it for 10 years. I do know that I am more of a traditional quilter.