Quilt Kits
 

I am looking to hear from any of you who have purchased a "quilt kit" that comes with a pattern and the fabrics needed to make the quilt. I have found one I adore, but I have never done this before. The website says the pattern is "easy" and it is on sale at Keepsake Quilting. Grandma Mary's Five Patch Quilt Kit...since I have never purchased a Kit before, I am wondering if it is a good idea. Do you get enough fabric? Can you rely on the skill level as described? Are you paying five times more than you would if you just bought everything you needed? (But then how would you know what you needed, as I cannot seem to find the pattern by itself anywhere.)

Would love to hear from those who have purchased a kit as to whether you would recommend this or not. Thanks for your input!!

In a kit you do pay a little more because all the fabric you need is there and cut in the recommended yardage. Also the fabrics coordinate. If it says easy then I believe it will be easy.

Here is the pattern for sale at Keepsakes: http://www.keepsakequilting.com/gran...-quilt-pattern

There are advantages to using a kit. My recommendation would be to check it out as soon as you get it, even if you are not planning on working on it right away. Make sure all the parts are there so that if there is any question it can be resolved and you can move on.

I had to register just to answer.

I am a complete newbie to quilting, (getting ready to baste my first ever) but it's a kit. It has enough fabric plus a bit, even for when I screw up. (I've been chanting, "measure twice, cut once" a lot)

I like kits because my color sense isn't so good, I don't have a stash (yet!) and it's one click.

Did you see the pattern alone is available for $9? http://www.keepsakequilting.com/gran...-quilt-pattern

I bought a kit from Keepsake Quilting and it worked well for me. It was an applique kit and all the little pieces were cut and had the heat and bond applied. I did switch out a few of the colors but it wasn't many (remember, the kit might not have the same fabrics/colors as the original pattern). For the applique, it was well worth having the pieces die-cut and everything ready. I don't think I would have ever finished that quilt if I had to actually pick all the colors and then cut out every little thing.

Yes, kits are a good way to make a quilt. They do cost a bit more but by the time you shop and or search for pattern and fabric you have made up that money by saving time, more time to sew. Keepsake has a great reputation for their kits. Craftsy also has good kits and have great sales when they switch out inventory. I also make my own kits from my stash. I choose the pattern and then pull all the fabrics to use and keep them together in a separate bag. This is a good way to use what you have and you never run out of projects, lol. (Like that would ever happen to a quilter.)

I think they're great if you're new to quilting and looking for a specific pattern. Don't hesitate to call customer service if something is not right with the kit. Go over the instructions/pattern at least 2x.

I use a lot of kits because I have limited space for cutting yardage. I have always been happy with all of them and easy means easy.

In case of this quilt, the fabric is key and I would definitely buy the kit. Keepsake has a good reputation and Maywood fabrics are just awesome. I would say, try it! don't forget to order the recommended backing if you like it to coordinate. As another person mentioned, check your whole kit out and make sure it is all there as soon as it arrives.