quiltingfan

OK. I have been moving all summer, finally settled in and have been back to sewing now. The problem I have is that my stash is just left over scraps, nothing big and with a small selection of colors. I did buy a kit and did that but it did not come with borders or backing. I tell my dh I need to shop and he says but I bought you those kits... what happen. He does not understand that I need extra to finish. Then I am working on finishing my grandmothers quilt that she was making before she died. That will be a Christmas gift for my mom, plan on making a couple of wall hangings with the pieces so she can give the other 2 to her sisters. Then for my dad I need to quilt the one that his mother made but need batting for that. As you can see I need big pieces and batting for 4 quilts. How much do you think this will cost me? I am so happy I am back on the board full time and can see all the post I have been missing.
It is good to be settled. I feel like no matter how much we move I still have my friends that go with me.
Thanks to the ladies that live in San Antonio I have already meet 4 of you. I need to look for the pics that Bebe took of the quilt show that I went to with them.
By friends I will post on others peoples post later. I am just so happy to be back with you guys. :D :D

sueisallaboutquilts

I'm so glad you're back with us!!! And getting settled is great- happy for you!!!
I feel the same way about the board- isn't it nice???

HUGS
Sue

Kim T

Welcome back

ckcowl

there are lots of shops to check out on line (join the fabshophop to find a list of 150+ shops) then you can look for sales- and find good deals on batts ect- and purchase as you can afford-
there is a vast assortment of supplies and prices out there- just start looking= you will find what you need
a little at a time-
welcome back :)
remember we love to see the pictures of what you are doing!

erstan947

Happy you are back to your passion:)

Viola

You may like to check Connecting Threads on line. They now have some good sale prices on batting if it's a product you like. Sometimes they have good prices on pretty good fabrics. Check out their clearance items!!
Linda

doris.meek13088

JoAnn's has a sale on batting for $5.99 per yard on Oct 16-22 (regular $10.99)

QuiltnNan

i know what you mean... i moved twice in a year and there was very little quilting related done during that time. welcome back

blueangel

Welcome back

boohoofish

Buy your batting at Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's or Hancock's (if they are available) when they have a coupon or on sale. That is the only time I buy batting. Also, some of the stores have good fabric sales and thats when you pick up yardage for backing. Good luck!