I always have kits around here...it is nice to occassionally have everything laid out for you. Sometimes I want an entire line but don't want to buy yardage that get separated.

I like kits - sometimes they have just the right combination of materials - I have sworn off of BOMs because sometimes they change fabrics plus they seem to be more expensive

I make my own from my stash.when I feel the need for a change from sewing or needleturn applique. I will maybe cut kits out for several days. The problem is as I get near the finish of a project I want to take out another kit and start on it . Have to make myself behave and finish this one first. lol

I have been quilting for 40 years and have never order a kit.
I want a quilt I made to be 'mine', not like hundreds of other quilts because it was made from a kit. This is probably a personal preference. I want to choose the fabrics for quality reasons as well as the colors and design. To me this is the most challenging aspect of quilt making. I also think it is cheaper than ordering a kit. Happy Quilting either way you decide to go.

I like quilts. i have done three of them already. the one i am working on now has really bright colors in it. it is called fatty 2x4

When I first started quilting I lived in Scotland and not a friendly quilter in 100s of miles so I learned on-line, I found a fantastic forum and one of them members put my first couple of quilts in kit form for me, pre-cut, this was my first one:http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/53...425x425Q85.jpg

I know I would never have become a quilter if is wasn't for that lovely lady and her pre-cut kits as I hadn't a clue about cutting :shock:

Now I get tempted by Kits but won't buy as most are not pre-cut and I can't see the point in buying one that is not :twisted:

I just finished one from Connecting Threads for a customer. She bought the kit called Hooterville. It has owls and trees, and was intended for hand-applique. Not having the time to do all of the hand-applique, we digitized the owl and tree into machine embroidery files, and she whipped it out in just a few evenings. (I'm working with the designer now to make those machine embroidery files available to the public...). Anyway, the hooping for the machine required extra fabric, and I was a little concerned about whether the kit would include enough. No need to have worried though, she made it with a bit to spare!

As soon as I can post pictures of the finished quilt on my blog, I'll let you all know (should be tomorrow), but for now I will see if I can attach one or two here.

i bought a kit from Keepsake Quilts years ago. It was nice quality - no problems and actually had extra pieces, so that was good. The only downside - it was a Bear Paw and there were sooo many triangles i had to piece LOL! These days people have come up with so many shortcuts to do that kind of piecing it makes sewing triangles together less painful.

I bought a kit from Connecting Threads and there was ample fabric. In fact I order two kits the same pattern and now I have enought fabric for a third quilt, which is free.

I often by kits, make the design using the provided fabric and then duplicate the kit with colors and designs that I have in my stash. One kit can result in many different quilts. Connecting Threads, Keepsake Quilting - just a few of my favorite sites. I also order from many on-line stores that kit the fabrics from known fabric designers. Have never been disappointed. On-line stores have been very willing to help with any problems - whether with the fabric or the directions. I say - go for it with kits.

Don't like kits. I want it to be all mine, mistakes and all. That's just me, there are lots of folks who swear by kits and are very happy with the results.

I'm finishing a small kit pink/brown that I bought at a non fabric store first time--will show pic when finished.
Friend bought one that has pattern called"Canadian Star"
but I can never find the pattern anywhere else.

Occasionally do usually they seem too pricey.

I've purchased a few kits from Connecting Threads, one from CraftConn and some other places. They have all had more than enough fabric, and I got to add to my stash too. :)

The one and only kit I bought from my LQS shorted me about a yard and a half on their fabric and when I called they said "oh well, you should have checked first" So I wasn't happy at all with them.

I have never bought a kit. Most of the time they are not in a color way I like. So, I choose my own pattern and my own fabrics.

The kits I have always purchased were from my LQS so all the fabric has been top quality. I like kits because all the colors have been chosen, one of my most difficult parts of the quilting process is picking colors, I have a really hard time with that.

I rarely buy a kit. I like to put my own colors together. Sometimes, I do buy one though and I have been happy with the results.

I like you have a hard time choosing colors, but my best friend is very good at it so I sort of have a built in helper (she is also a quilter). Great friend Huh?

I don't do them often, but on occasion, I too have used Keepsake Quilting, and Connecting Threads

I look at them in the catalogs, and end up thinking, "I can make a prettier one than that." Until I came upon a table runner kit from Jenny Byers. Her fabric is so beautiful, but always intimidates me, being fairly new at quilting. I just couldn't resist that kit. It just came and the colors are glorious! I can hardly wait to make it. The anticipation and the visual beauty are worth the cost even if I mess it up! LOL

I have purchased a couple of kits from Connecting Threads. I got them on sale and figured it was such a good price that I could not resist.
Cindy

Well, I could have spelled her name right! Jinny Beyer
here is the kit I bought: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/ax_commerc...EE70565FC3FA63

I bought McKenna Ryan patterns at a lovely quilt shop in Montana but didn't buy the kits. I've bought the fabrics for them but I think I would have done better to buy the kits since I bought more fabric than needed. On the other hand, I can use the fabrics in other quilts because they are so lovely. Either way works.

I have never bought one, but I agree Jenny Byers are awesome. You don't get much better than that.

[quote=Monstookie]How does everyone feel about buying quilt kits? Good or bad? If good....are there favorite shops/sites you like. I think I've always been nervous about the quality of fabric...etc. But I have seen some pretty ones listed on the web.[/quotI

I have a friend who makes really beautiful complicated very large quilts from kits...Almost all of her quilts are from kits, because she says she hates the cutting out part...she just follows the directions and sews!
Me, I have never made a kit...soooo what can I say?

I have only bought 3, but all from www.fussycutter.com. I was thrilled with the colors and fabric used. Her quilt kits are made different than most. On her site you can buy as many or as few precut blocks as you need for your project size. I just love that. I am not affiliated with her. Her prices are very reasonable.

I am glad this subject came up - I am new to quilting, having only sewn a panel (storybook) one where I sewed around the picture blocks (years ago) - and I was thinking of getting a kit or so to help me learn. I know nothing about colors, and some of the neat quilts I see on TV or in tutorials, they look great but I am not sure I would have put those colors together - but then I don't know yet what goes together. I am thinking it could provide step-by-step instruction and that would be good while I learn. I am encouraged to hear that fabric shortage does not appear to be a big issue in the kits you have gotten.
Marysewfun

I prefer to pick my own combinations within my moods. Just my thoughts. Kits are great, but I want something that is just mine. When I have bought kits, it's because they were on sale and I added the fabrics to my stash, or improvised on the patterns. I do think kits are a good way to improve your skills, or practice new blocks.

Connecting threads always gives plenty of fabric and they are great deals when they go on sale.

I have bought a couple kits before but I like to chose my own fabric so I usually don't buy kits. Just depends too if I love the fabric in the kit then I would buy it maybe.

I love quilt kits. But I have only purchased them at the LQS. I even make up my own kits at home too. Then when I'm ready to start a project I just shop in my kits basket!

I have bought several from Glorious Colors which has the Kaffee fabric. They are gorgeous.

I have bought a few some good and some not so good. I like fons&porter, clothtide & honeybee fabrics I think Honeybee is my favorite. Hope that helps ;-) :!: :!:

Too expensive.

I have bought a few from quilts by th Bay. I like choose my own better. using my own ideas

My mother picked up a NEW one at a garage sale for $2 a few years back for me. I took one look at it when I first got my sewing machine & FREAKED! Yesterday I began digging into it & found it to be very enjoyable. I am a beginner quilter (completed 3 & 1 top so far). Its a star pattern. Its by millcreek? Don't know too much about the brands.
I like it because it has its own clear zip bag to keep the pieces in while not being worked on. The fabric seems to be of good quality & the cuts are accurate.

I have some kits and some none kits. I think it really just depends. Its a great way to start out until you feel comfortable with choosing your own colours. and sometimes it great to not have to think about it and just do it. With some patterns the kits are better because you don't end up with as much waste. Sometimes the pattern is great but the fabric choices available are aweful. I think it's really dependant on what the pattern is and my mood that day.

Any quilt kit with a design by Marti Michelle will have good fabic. If in doubt, e-mail your "what company makes the fabric? question to the store. That's your key to discovering the quality.

Sandy

I buy the kits online as we have trouble getting a lot of the beautiful fabrics that are available...I live about 90 kms from the city and the fabric yardage is now 16.00 to 18.00 a meter...buying a kit makes sure you get the fabric you want for the look you want.

I have a couple that I'm working on. They're okay.