Originally Posted by
nina.lentner
Hello alfosa and gollytwo
thank you for your reply.
I'm currently still in the planing phase of what I want to make and what material/equipment I'm going to need.
@gollytwo I actually also found some pretty nice online stores. Unfortunately the nicest one's are from America. Do you buy your materials online or in stores? I assume that online it's cheaper but it's easier to get second opinions and inspiration by local stores.
Something I'm also wondering(i read it online) that you should decide in an early stage what brands to use because it might be a hassle to quilt with different brands of thread and material, what do you guys suggest?
I do buy from a couple of local quilt shops. But, I'd say about 85% of my purchases are on line.
http://www.favoritefabrics.com has good prices and selection.
http://www.paducah-hancock.com has alot of good sale fabrics
http://www.keepsakequilting.com has a vast selection but is expensive
http://www.fabric.com has good prices - best source for Robert Kaufman Kona solids
http://www.connectingthreads.com is a great Board members favorite. I don't use them but others like alot.
http://www.maryjos.com has a wondeful selection of fabric
http://www.marshalldrygoods.com is another good fabric source at good prices.
Good luck
for machine piecing I use Superior Threads titanium #12 exclusively - they last forever.
I machine piece with different threads in the bobbin and on top. Top is usually Aurifil 50wt and Bottom Line is my bobbin thread always.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
Every quilt I make has fabric from different manufacturers - makes no difference.
I do very little hand quilting, but when I do I use whatever thread appeals to me - cotton or poly. I never quilt with wool thread, even when the quilt fabric is wool.