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Have you ever bought a quilt kit?

Old 08-21-2010, 01:59 PM
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I buy kits all the time from quilt shops. They live and die by their reputations. I would not buy a kit from Joann's. The quality is not there (lesser thread count in the fabric). I look over very carefully what I buy there. Some of Joann stuff is just fine, but not all. I also enjoy finding fabric myself for a particular quilt or I would prefer different colors than the kit.
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Old 08-21-2010, 01:59 PM
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I've ordered several kits. Mostly the patterns have been correct. They have always been generous so a slight mistake didn't have any major hassle.
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Old 08-21-2010, 02:28 PM
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I abought Jo Ann Fabric BOM quilt blocks and kit to finish it in 2006 and didn't start it till 3 years later and 2 kits are short blocks and I have lost interest and all that money I spent. So don't ever buy any Jo Ann quilts kits I had my register receipts but they said it was too late and would not honor it.
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Old 08-21-2010, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Yankee Quilter
I have bought kits and they have worked out really well. I like to have a kit or two on hand in case I need to make a quilt in a hurry. Having all the fabrics plus the pattern together is a huge time saver for me. Last year I made a nice queen size quilt from a kit and gave it as a wedding gift. It came out very nice.
I have to admit, I really have more than just 2 unmade kits on hand. More like 10 - 15. But I have convinced myself I will get them all made eventually.
:D The last paragraph sounds like a lot of us! Just change the word "kit" for a million other things ha ha
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Old 08-21-2010, 02:46 PM
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Like everyone else, I've had mixed luck with quilt kits. Usually I buy them while on vacation in a location and I know I will not be back there (if ever)but I like the colors/prints.

While these kits are from the LQS in those areas, the fabrics are not always the greatest. So frequently, I've had to substitute with something similar from my LQS at home.

I finally have pretty much decided to get the patterns from those vacation locations, and get the materials from my home LQS. That way I have a backup plan in case I run out of material. If I do purchase material on vacation, it will tie with the pattern being purchased, and I can see the quality when I buy it.

A number of those vacation LQS have the material you can buy and the kits below them so you can see exactly what you are getting. That's my preferred method for now.

I haven't tried to reach these out-of-the-area stores when I've run short (as of yet), mostly because the areas visited are only open for part of the year. Example - cruising to Alaska - many of the ports of call quilt stores are only open during cruising season. Most of them do have websites now and that is how I am communicating when I need to ask questions about the kits.

Good board on this topic - hopefully some of the LQS will keep these points in mind.
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Old 08-21-2010, 02:48 PM
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Have not tried a kit yet. I like the challenge of picking the fabric and cutting it. Wait a minute the $5 quilt club at the LQS can be classified as a kit, but I liked the colors and that is why I joined the group.
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Old 08-21-2010, 03:23 PM
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i just noticed kits and saw one that i really liked , thinking about buying one
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Old 08-21-2010, 05:00 PM
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I have never purchased a quilt kit. Somehow, it's like painting by the numbers. I like selecting the fabric and changing some things around in the quilt-block arrangement. I like the challenge of figuring out details.
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Old 08-21-2010, 05:43 PM
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I usually don't. I like to pick out my own fabric etc.
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Old 08-21-2010, 05:53 PM
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I have never bought a kit. I have heard some short on fabric or piece missing.
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