Lessons Learned LOL
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 985
Love your color choices as well.
I, too have learned the hard way. I recently bought some LQS quality FQ's on EBay, so got them much cheaper. What a difference! I now hate my JoAnn's fabrics!! I finally understand why people prefer the better quality fabrics...So, now I shop for deals online. I still can't bring myself to pay the full price, I have a max I'm willing to spend and won't go over it. I also use sheets, both vintage (blends) and newer (100% cotton). They are usually very good quality as far as tightness of weave, thread count, etc and you can get yardage for very little $$. I am finishing a twin size all made from vintage sheets right now, will post pics when I get it finished and washed.
I, too have learned the hard way. I recently bought some LQS quality FQ's on EBay, so got them much cheaper. What a difference! I now hate my JoAnn's fabrics!! I finally understand why people prefer the better quality fabrics...So, now I shop for deals online. I still can't bring myself to pay the full price, I have a max I'm willing to spend and won't go over it. I also use sheets, both vintage (blends) and newer (100% cotton). They are usually very good quality as far as tightness of weave, thread count, etc and you can get yardage for very little $$. I am finishing a twin size all made from vintage sheets right now, will post pics when I get it finished and washed.
#17
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,869
Thanks all! It's not the white background that bugs me, it's the white over the coloured fabric ... you can't see the 1/4 circles LOL ... I don't think I'm going to finish it!!!! I'll probably give it away ...
SO .... if someone on here wants it, PM me your address, and I'll ship it to you ... I'm done with it! Working on a new one with darker colours, and no white!
SO .... if someone on here wants it, PM me your address, and I'll ship it to you ... I'm done with it! Working on a new one with darker colours, and no white!
#19
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pearland, TX
Posts: 406
I don't think it matters where you buy white fabric. It all seems to "shadow" a little bit when you put any color under it. Even a thicker, more closely woven white will do it. I'm working with white and maroon -- school colors -- so I've given up worrying about it. The quilt is for a college-bound grandson. I doubt very much that he will even notice.
#20
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
Posts: 7,341
It's going to be beautiful. I was given white fabric in a quilt shop kit that was like burlap...not tightly woven and quite see-through. It would have been better had I purchased at WalMart! Your white will be okay as it gets finished. please share when you're finished.
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