Apprehensive about spending
09-09-2010, 11:38 AM
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At most LQS's there are "bundles" of fabrics or look at a layer cake or charm pack. You get a variety of fabrics. Lot's of fun patterns out there for Charm Pacs.
I wouldn't spend my $'s on backing at a LQS unless it was for a very special quilt and I definetly wanted it to match something on the front.
Have fun. Hershey is on my "bucket" list to do before I hit one of "those" birthday that end in "0".
I wouldn't spend my $'s on backing at a LQS unless it was for a very special quilt and I definetly wanted it to match something on the front.
Have fun. Hershey is on my "bucket" list to do before I hit one of "those" birthday that end in "0".
09-09-2010, 11:39 AM
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You can get a Jelly Roll or a Layer cake at a Quilt shop for $35 and then another yard of accent fabric, this would definately make a good size quilt.
Check out this website for lots of great patterns for precuts!
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
Check out this website for lots of great patterns for precuts!
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
09-09-2010, 11:40 AM
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Well thanks everyone!
I just called the quilt shop and they do not have a special or a sale running (it starts Tuesday after I leave wouldn't you know)
However I think I may have come up with a quilt 60x60 that I can make for 5 yards. At least that is what quilt wizzard says
So everyone pray hubby figures we have 50$ in the budget instead of 40$ hehehehe
Here it is
(man Christmas fabric would have been really nice for this one and on sale but no such luck)
I just called the quilt shop and they do not have a special or a sale running (it starts Tuesday after I leave wouldn't you know)
However I think I may have come up with a quilt 60x60 that I can make for 5 yards. At least that is what quilt wizzard says
So everyone pray hubby figures we have 50$ in the budget instead of 40$ hehehehe
Here it is
(man Christmas fabric would have been really nice for this one and on sale but no such luck)
09-09-2010, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by lovequilts
At most LQS's there are "bundles" of fabrics or look at a layer cake or charm pack. You get a variety of fabrics. Lot's of fun patterns out there for Charm Pacs.
I wouldn't spend my $'s on backing at a LQS unless it was for a very special quilt and I definetly wanted it to match something on the front.
Have fun. Hershey is on my "bucket" list to do before I hit one of "those" birthday that end in "0".
I wouldn't spend my $'s on backing at a LQS unless it was for a very special quilt and I definetly wanted it to match something on the front.
Have fun. Hershey is on my "bucket" list to do before I hit one of "those" birthday that end in "0".
:lol:
My Husband has to go every year for work. They have a grooming convention at the Hershey lodge. I do love the smell of that city
09-09-2010, 12:48 PM
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Spend it on hundreds of things in your mind--then get down to reality. What is it that you truly need? Fabric? Blades? an new mat? Batting? Backing? (personally unless a quilt is something OUTSTANDING I hate spending much on the backing) Patterns? Books? Rulers? Thread? new Scissors? Make a list of the Could Buys, then cross off everything but the Want To Buys. From that list cross off everything but the Need to Buys and then go from there. This is what I do and it works for me. I take my list and my money, keep the list in my purse and get what I want when I get there. LOL
09-09-2010, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
As some of you know, I can not afford to shop at LQS. I mostly shop at Joann for my fabirc needs.
I have been to a few LQS and bought less then 10.00 worth maybe FQ or 1/2 yard of clearance things.
Well
That all ends the weekend maybe lol
My husband has said I can spend 40-50$ at a LQS in Hershey when we go this weekend. I am all excited.
That is untill I did the math and if there is nothing good in the clearance (or low selcection) I can only buy around 4-5 yards if they are priced around 10$ a yard.
The thought of taking my 40$ and running to the nearst Joann has crossed my mind several times lol. (Picture disabled woman with a fist full of dollars waddleing down the street searching for Joann :mrgreen: )
Okay but I am GOING to spend that money in a local shop, thats what I keep telling myself anyways lol.
Now I just need to know what can I do with so little yardage.
I dont want to get there and not have a plan and spend unwisely.
I am counting on 4 yards of material anything extra will be bonus.
Can you guys think of any quilt pattern for that amount?
I know I can always do a small quilt for that much but the smallest I like to do is 50x50 or bed size or they dont get used.
So any help? (before I find Joann's hehe)
edit: forgot to add I plan on buying the backing later at my LQS
I have been to a few LQS and bought less then 10.00 worth maybe FQ or 1/2 yard of clearance things.
Well
That all ends the weekend maybe lol
My husband has said I can spend 40-50$ at a LQS in Hershey when we go this weekend. I am all excited.
That is untill I did the math and if there is nothing good in the clearance (or low selcection) I can only buy around 4-5 yards if they are priced around 10$ a yard.
The thought of taking my 40$ and running to the nearst Joann has crossed my mind several times lol. (Picture disabled woman with a fist full of dollars waddleing down the street searching for Joann :mrgreen: )
Okay but I am GOING to spend that money in a local shop, thats what I keep telling myself anyways lol.
Now I just need to know what can I do with so little yardage.
I dont want to get there and not have a plan and spend unwisely.
I am counting on 4 yards of material anything extra will be bonus.
Can you guys think of any quilt pattern for that amount?
I know I can always do a small quilt for that much but the smallest I like to do is 50x50 or bed size or they dont get used.
So any help? (before I find Joann's hehe)
edit: forgot to add I plan on buying the backing later at my LQS
If you are going to Hershey..drive the extra 22 miles and go to Martins Fabrics in Meyerstown. They have the most beautiful Marcus Brothers fabrics on their flat fold table for 3.25 a yard. I was there on two occassions in the past month and you would not believe the fabric that I got for a scrap quilt I am making. You can purchase 1/2 yards.
Hope this helps..I have a pattern that would be great. I made it in 4 days! Scraps quilts have never been my love..but..I started to like them more and more.
Peace and Blessings
09-09-2010, 12:57 PM
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Forget the LQS, if you can't afford it there's no reason to sacrifice quality for quantity, Thousands of Bolts to the rescue!
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09-09-2010, 12:57 PM
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If it was me, I would have a pattern first. That way if you only need 2/3 yard you know it and you arent wasting money. Then I would buy the focus fabric at the quilt shop, making sure a basic would match it (black, navy, red) that I could purchase at Joann's. If I had enough money left over, I would get a coordinating fabric to the focus for either borders or bindings.
09-09-2010, 12:57 PM
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If it was me, I would have a pattern first. That way if you only need 2/3 yard you know it and you arent wasting money. Then I would buy the focus fabric at the quilt shop, making sure a basic would match it (black, navy, red) that I could purchase at Joann's. If I had enough money left over, I would get a coordinating fabric to the focus for either borders or bindings.
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