Building a Stash Question
#21
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,453
i try to get 2 yards of a favorite fabric.
keep blenders in mind..(neutrals,tone on tone)
"Blenders are quilting prints with an abstract, tone-on-tone or washed appearance that help blend the different components of the quilt together"
sample pictures:
http://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabri...-by-color.aspx
White or WOW(white on white)
it really is what your pocketbook will allow. use coupons,look for sales. use freecycle,craigs list garage and estate sales.
keep blenders in mind..(neutrals,tone on tone)
"Blenders are quilting prints with an abstract, tone-on-tone or washed appearance that help blend the different components of the quilt together"
sample pictures:
http://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabri...-by-color.aspx
White or WOW(white on white)
it really is what your pocketbook will allow. use coupons,look for sales. use freecycle,craigs list garage and estate sales.
#22
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 18
I work at a quilt shop and what I noticed most people buying a yard but we have some gals that have been quilting for a very long time that if they love the fabric they buy 3 yards. If it is a really good deal they will finish the bolt if it can be used for a backing. 8yds +.
I love adding to my stash. Have fun!
I love adding to my stash. Have fun!
#23
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 18
I work at a quilt shop and what I noticed most people buying a yard but we have some gals that have been quilting for a very long time that if they love the fabric they buy 3 yards. If it is a really good deal they will finish the bolt if it can be used for a backing. 8yds +.
I love adding to my stash. Have fun!
I love adding to my stash. Have fun!
#25
I have no hard and fast rule either. I just buy what I like but I always buy at least 2 yards of everything. The one thing I do do is, when I find a fab that I love I pick a complementary fabrics to go with them. For instance, if the fabric is a medium, I will buy a dark and a light to go with it. That way I always have fabs that go together and I can fill in as needed form my stash. Hope this helps you. Enjoy your shopping!
#26
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Delaware
Posts: 1,027
It depends on the fabric and how much I like it. But if you happen to acquire 2 pieces of fabric, make sure to leave a light on in the room. If you leave then in the dark, they mysteriously multiply!! I make lots of scrap quilts and I can never understand how I can use enough scraps to make 3 king sized quilts and not see a dent in the stash. Please, someone tell me how this works! As for acquiring a stash, watch what you wish for because you may get more than you bargain for :-)
#27
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Area near San Francisco
Posts: 1,213
Originally Posted by SueJ
What an awesome idea to glue fabric samples in a notebook!
Here's something on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-NEW-CREDIT-CAR...QQcmdZViewItem
#29
I rarely buy specific fabric for a specific quilt, which is odd I guess. I go to my stash which is an accumulation of fabric bought just because I love it, AND the price was really good! I like to buy a minimum of 2 -3 yards and more if I can. My stash isn't huge, but it seems I can always put together just what I like for almost anything I'm making. You will find out what works for you ... it's an interesting and fun process :)
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