Buying Fabric
#1
Hi, I may go to Pennsylvania Dutch country this week and go fabric shopping. The question that I pose, if I do not have a person or quilt in mind to make, how much fabric should I buy?
Should I buy 1 1/2 yards of several matching fabrics or keep the colors down to 2 or 3 different patterns. I don't get out to this area very often, so I want to make my trip worth while.
Looking forward to your advise. Thanks
NormaBeth
Should I buy 1 1/2 yards of several matching fabrics or keep the colors down to 2 or 3 different patterns. I don't get out to this area very often, so I want to make my trip worth while.
Looking forward to your advise. Thanks
NormaBeth
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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I usually go for lots of one yard pieces or even fat quarter sets...especially if they match, but I like quilts with lots of different fabrics in them.
I figure I can always get backgrounds/solids at the LQS or other shops near home.
I figure I can always get backgrounds/solids at the LQS or other shops near home.
#7
I use to buy just a yard at a time but it rerally limited me to what I could make. Now, I buy at least 3 yards at a time if it is really nice for I know if there is any left over I can make a beautiful stip quilt or some other smaller project. If you only do small projects then a yard at a time is sufficient.....that is what works for me. Mary
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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NormaBeth-
You are going to me "Home Turf" so I hope you enjoy the countryside (Sometimes I miss it, my parents are there, btu I left for warmer lands)...
I suggest since you don't get out much, if you find fabrics you love, just get them. the projects may come after you see the fabrics. And remember Christmas is coming SOOOO....lots of opportunities there.
You are going to me "Home Turf" so I hope you enjoy the countryside (Sometimes I miss it, my parents are there, btu I left for warmer lands)...
I suggest since you don't get out much, if you find fabrics you love, just get them. the projects may come after you see the fabrics. And remember Christmas is coming SOOOO....lots of opportunities there.
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