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I blame all you quilters for what I said in walmart today!!!!

I blame all you quilters for what I said in walmart today!!!!

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Old 12-30-2010, 08:23 AM
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I quilt for the fun of it. I don't have a list of people I give them to. So, I buy what is on sale. The quilt shops charge at least $9 a yard and I just can't go there.
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Old 12-30-2010, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kateyb
Just a comment: Quilters use what is available. The quilters of Gees Bend used old cloths because that was, in most cases, all they had. Use what you've got. I see that as the tradition.
Yep same here, that is one reason I don't post pics on here cause I use whatever comes my way.
Well, I am going to post a picture of my first quilt, a crazy quilt and if it offends those who use only the finest most expensive cottons...........oh well. Several of the fabrics used are blends. As a newbie I never even thought it would matter. My daughter who owns this quilt loves it so much that I am proud of it.

Crazy quilt with some blends in it
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Old 12-30-2010, 08:59 AM
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Mary I love your quilt!!
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Old 12-30-2010, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Ritacarl
I quilt for the fun of it. I don't have a list of people I give them to. So, I buy what is on sale. The quilt shops charge at least $9 a yard and I just can't go there.
I can't go there either! Even if I had the money I wouldn't do it!!
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Old 12-30-2010, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mountain deb
Using good grade fabric is like a mechanic using good grade tools, there is no comparison. BUT, good fabric does not make a good quilter, but it does help.
Thanks for the words of wisdom!
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Old 12-30-2010, 10:30 AM
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No one here tries to offend anyone when we say its best to use cotton fabric and yes fabric is pricey. It only matters to you! If love goes along with it who cares??? The feeling of finishing a quilt can't be beat! No matter what type of fabric don't forget to sign and date your quilts! Be happy everyone! Quilt on!!!!!!! Keep the art of quilting alive! :)
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Old 12-30-2010, 11:10 AM
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I have been given fabric by friends that dont sae and i will find something to do with it. The prints are all to my liking-------they know me well. Not having made many quilts to say the least, just see what happens. It wont be the last mistake i make. lol.
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Old 12-30-2010, 12:06 PM
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Mary F., your crazy quilt is GREAT!! I have never done anything like that, but I plan to and your result will be my inspiration. So far I have only done simple patch charity quilts.
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:roll: Love the picture of your quilt. Is there a way to get a closer look. Great colors. What design? Thanks
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Old 12-30-2010, 01:35 PM
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:oops: I like the crazy quilt, but pjustice63 is there a way we could get a closer look at the quilt on the bed. I love it. What is the design? Can anyone tell me what is a community benefactor. How long does one need to be on the board before they are a regular. Thanks
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