Kaffe Fassett quilt
 

Is it considered a sacrilege to use a few fabrics other than Kaffe Fassett fabrics in a quilt? I have a collection of his fabrics that I want to use in a quilt, but I would like to use 2 or 3 non Kaffe fabrics in the quilt also.
I just wondered if this is considered acceptable, or would people gasp in horror at the idea? 😳
Just about all Kaffe quilts that I see are made from exclusively his fabrics.

It's your quilt .....

Kaffe isn't paying for your fabric, so do what YOU like and want to do! :)

Don't worry, it's been done before, and it's your quilt anyway. Here's a example of Kaffe fabrics combined with Fossil Ferns:

http://exuberantcolor.blogspot.com/2...-27-to-go.html

Why would anyone even consider that to be a problem?

Go for it! I understand that you might be hesitant since there seems to be such a Fassett cult, but the quilt in the link that Cass62 posted shows that there are other rebels out there ;o)

I've done it... It's just fabric! If you have other pieces that look good with the Kaffes, use them. You are the designer of your own quilt.

I've done it too - one of the first quilts I ever made and still one of my favorites. Your quilt, your rules.

I agree! It's your quilt. Do what you want. I used to hear people say that you couldn't use batiks with non-batiks in a quilt and, yet, I've seen some beautiful quilts with mixes of fabrics. I say go for it!

Do what pleases you. I'm sure no one will gasp in horror. I mixed Fasset and stash fabrics in this top, and was happy with the result.

I was taught to add fabric from another line. this will help the quilt "pop". Only fabric from the same line can cause the quilt to look mushy since they all blend together.

Yes, by all means, it's perfectly ok. In fact, I think 'other fabrics' are necessary with his fabrics, in order to break up the 'busy-ness' of his prints. Have fun!

I think he offers Shot Cottons for plains to go with his busy fabrics ..... not that I believe one needs to use them!

The "Quilt Police" might protest, but they have no jurisdiction anywhere. I say, go for it!! :)

ESPECIALLY KF fabrics. All that riot of pattern and color just overwhelms vision.

sort of akin to swastika carrying skinheads, these quilt police......:p

There is NO such thing as The Quilt Police.... It is a myth. (Now there might be so called "Quilt Snobs" that have an opinion about everything quilt related but they should be ignored!) Your fabric, your quilt do what you want!

I don't build my quilts by fabric lines. I use lots of different fabrics in my quilts.

Absolutely! I much prefer making my OWN choices. Never met but ONE fabric line I could love all of.

I'd probably do it on purpose, just to flush the Quilt Police out into the open! :D

When I use a pattern I pick fabrics out of my huge stash.

Well...I don't know....what Kaffe whatever fabric is!! I'm sorry....I have to go look it up. Your fabric, your quilt, your choice. I buy fabric that "speaks" to me. Name doesn't matter. Feel, quality and appeal does. Go for it!!

he wants to sell his fabs, so he'll use all of them. too much in a quilt gets lost. I like one maybe 2 in a quilt. your eyes need a resting place to see what's going on. Had a discussion about this today, too. Too much of a good thing, you've heard that. i personally, would only use one.

this is your quilt, do as you wish. don't care about what others think. I'm sure there is a lot of people like me that thinks it's overkill. He's in the market to see his goods, so he's pushing it. If grown adults can't understnad that. they have a problem.

I love KFs vision and, imho, when using his fabric, more is better. But I would never give a thought to " not mixing" his with other fabrics. If you like it go for it.

KFs has a very bold, saturated style and I love them. I have seen his quilts at shows and many quilters would faint at the sight of his quilts. While most of us have been taught rules and restrictions of failing to be perfect (admit it), he has a very free handed and happy style of quilting. Seeing his work has given me a wonderful new perspective on what a quilt should represent. They should come from your own heart and soul.

Do what makes you happy first.
peace

There are no rules,,, it is your quilt and you can put whatever fabrics suit you. I do love his fabrics, but they would blend with lots of other fabrics.. go for it.

Do what you want with your fabrics. Two years ago I bought a charm pack of Kaffe Fassett fabrics and hated them. There were only about 5 or 6 fabrics that I considered really pretty. So I cut them into fourths and with Kona snow fabric made a really pretty quilt. I have tons of his fabric and plan on combining them with other fabrics to make a quilt soon.

I use what ever fabric pleases me, I mix and match most of the time. If others don't like it, they can do one their way.

Combine whatever fabrics you want in your quilt to get the look YOU want!!

I have mixed Kaffe fabrics and no quilt police showed up. People will tell you their rules. Ignore the rules and do what you want. It is your quilt and only you have to like it.

Here is one I made using Kaffe Fassett material and used another fabric....go ahead it's your quilt
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t258939.html

I love, love, love Kaffe Fasset fabric. That being said, I have no problem using other fabric with his. I do like his shot cottons and use from other lines. I also have mixed in Tula Pink and Amy Butler fabrics on occasion. As others have said, my quilt - my choice!

The only time it should stop you from putting certain fabrics together--Fassett's or otherwise -- is if YOU gasp in horror. Or the person you're giving it to. I love Kaffe's bold, bright, unique style fabrics, and have sloooowly been starting to collect a few, but when I browse Pinterest for Kaffe quilts, the ones that appeal to me have some solids and prints of low volume from other lines. His are almost all florals and swirls or geometrics, if I'm not mistaken. I personally can't handle that much color and noise. It's like walking into Chuck E. Cheese for a 4 year old's birthday party.

Now, we could all join forces and play a joke to mess with you, put on our Quilt Police uniforms, and collectively gasp in horror when you post your quilt, but we won't. We are cheerleaders and we don't wear badges. If you're happy with your fabrics, that's all that matters.

I finished the hexagon rosette made mainly with Kaffe but with lots of solids and other fabric I liked that matched. no rules about what fabric can go with what. I often use the "wrong" side when I need lighter colors. the fabric and quilt are yours, do what ever you like

I LOVE KF fabric, but my eyes need a place to rest because the colors are so saturated. As a result, when I use the KF fabric I always mix it with fabrics that give my eyes a place to rest.

There are no rules. Add what feels and looks right and enjoy!

I have a friend who routinely uses a couple of Kaffe Fasset fabrics in most of her quilts

I made a quilt with Kaffe Fassett fabric and put in other bright fabric - never gave it a thought.
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Kaffe is all about colour... he just loves colour and he would not care where you purchased it from!

You go for it!

Hugs

Caroline

Your fabric, your quilt, your design. No kaffe cults here! I used his bordered diamonds pattern and used all kinds of large florals[ATTACH=CONFIG]571244[/ATTACH]​

Omgoodness! I mix everything with everything lol. It's fabric like all the rest of your stash. Now I am thinking of making a dress out of just his fabric, top will be one fabric and tree tiers of different ones of his line as well.....