Do you find you buy the same themes - florals, large prints, geometrics? Or color schemes - blues, greens, violets or reds, yellows, and blacks? Do you prefer making large quilts or baby quilts, or items such as runners or tote bags? Are your picks vibrant, subdued, or a mix? Do your fabric selections mirror your clothing, color-wise and theme?
Sitting here stitching the binding on changing mat #1 before leaving for work and I started thinking of how much I'm drawn to the fun prints and vibrant colors of fabrics created for children, and wondering if that's the direction I should stay in. In the past my focus fabrics were mostly florals, but after I gave away most of my stash* and kept only what I love, I seem to be really drawn to the bright colors and patterns and happy faces of bears, frogs, princesses and dragons.
My clothing, although I'm definitely a jeans girl, is colorful as well - jewel colors and patterns and swirls - a change from the neutrals of what I used to wear.
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No gaping, lol. Best thing I did. Had years, like 20+, of fabric and knew I would never get through it so when I sold my Babylock I gave the woman two bins of fabric - she was elated! Now I choose carefully, trying only to purchase what I will use, because I feel less guilty about spending money on what I may not use. Having said that, I'm not opposed to buying a panel or yard of something that screams to come home with me. I'm not that disciplined! 