Any fabrics you really don't like?
08-27-2010, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Dingle
Originally Posted by Mattee
I'm just curious not just about the fabrics people do like, but those they don't. There's tons of things I like. I'm particularly partial to Civil War reproductions and relatively dark or muted fabrics, like Thimbleberries. I might be the only person on the planet, though (please don't yell at me) that doesn't like Batiks. I know it's uncommon, but I just really don't like them. It's one thing if they're used for a pictoral scene - needing something to look like the sky, for example, but just a traditional quilt using batiks? I'm just not a fan of that fabric. I've never bought any, and doubt I ever will. Am I alone?
What about everyone else? Anything you don't like? Batiks? Civil War repro? 30's? solids? Do you like everything, especially if it's on sale?
What about everyone else? Anything you don't like? Batiks? Civil War repro? 30's? solids? Do you like everything, especially if it's on sale?
Oh yeah? Then maybe you'll get all that bright funky orange outta my house!!!
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08-27-2010, 05:57 AM
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started this reply and then made a booboo and lost it..so it may appear not complete..at any rate bought some cival war fab to make fire-fighter granddaughter a yo yo table runner it was a hit as her whole house is of that style..
08-27-2010, 06:00 AM
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Well, we certainly are opposites! That's okay, though, that is the best thing about quilting...plenty of room for a variety of tastes. Batiks are my favorite but I will tell you that was not always so. When they first started coming out I really didn't care for them. At the time I was subscribed to Pincushions "Sweet Treat" program. One month they sent me batiks and I immediately proceeded to swap tham with a dear friend who loved them. Then they sent me another pack of batiks and all of a sudden I was in love with them! Go figure. I also love anything glitzy with gold or silver accents and Orientals. I almost hate Thimbleberries (too greyed for me) but have friends who love them. Use very few solids (maybe black for a 1/2" border occasionally). And I think I overdosed on WOWs a few years back.
08-27-2010, 06:20 AM
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I enjoy looking at most everything as each has a time and place and have even bought a few things I did not really care for as it looked good with the rest I had chosen.
However, years ago...I did buy some feed sacks that at the time I just knew I would love. Never used them, never will. I just have 8 of those suckers taking up space. What a waste of my money when I could have bought new fabric that would have been used.
However, years ago...I did buy some feed sacks that at the time I just knew I would love. Never used them, never will. I just have 8 of those suckers taking up space. What a waste of my money when I could have bought new fabric that would have been used.
08-27-2010, 06:59 AM
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Ok, for some reason I just can't stand Kona solids. It seems everyone raves about them. I just hate the way they feel. Would rather use Moda Marbles for a certain color.
I love Batiks and loud colors. The brighter the better :-)
I love Batiks and loud colors. The brighter the better :-)
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