I agree with the above posts - kits are a great way to build confidence and push yourself. Keepsake Quilting and Connecting threads have been mentioned - I second the vote on those - have bought lovely kits from each and had plenty of good quality fabric to complete the project. One note though - most kits do not include the backing or batting.

I prefer to buy my yardage.

I haven't yet, but I've seen several cute things at Connecting Threads so I may soon try one of those.
I figure their prices are so reasonable, it worth trying without making a big investment.

I use kits when I don't feel like picking out colors. I have ordered from Connecting Threads(they are fairly inexpensive) and have bought at LQS. I used to fear not having another fabric but have not had a problem.

So in my opinion kits are okay.


Chris

I love kits- being new and not knowing how to pick material.
I got some kits off the board. and I love them.

My local quilt shop said if I want to pick out a pattern they will help me with the material - I have a say but it will be like a kit. This is the way to go - I think.

Thank you all for your opinions and suggestions. All very good advice.

I love buying kits because I'm terrible about selecting fabrics.

I'm a fabricaholic and the choosing of the fabrics is the fun part for me, so kits don't really satisfy my need to find the perfect fabric for the project. And besides, I rarely actually do mine like anybody's set of instructions.

When you buy a quilt kit and you make a mistake (which I have been known to do, do they give you extra fabric so that you can correct your mistake? And, if they don't, do they carry the fabric that you made the mistake with?

That is one of the reasons I have never bought a kit, for anything! I usually buy 1/2 to one yard extra and if I don't make any cutting mistakes, it is my reward for doing a good job! (more for the stash)! Edie

I did a paper doll kit from Fons and porter. Was on back order and took about 7-8 weeks to get it. The fabric was excellent quality but I found you had to really cut careful or there wasn't enough fabric. I try to be careful when buying kits although they are beautiful.