Solids
 

Here's a good sale: http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/craftsy-fabric-shop
I'm afraid I'm overstocked on non-solids. If you need anything else, drop me a PM.

I was lucky ... I found a store that was going out of business and I was able to purchase a large amount of Kona solids for $3.00 or less (If I finished the bolt, and I often did, the first yard was $1.50). I was able to purchase about a dozen different colors, at least 2 yards of each, more if I finished the bolt (I looked for skinny bolts!).

So I would say keep your eyes open for sales, even if it's only a few colors on sale, and when you see the sales - stock as much as you can.

If you belong to a Guild maybe there would be an exchange of solids for prints. I am in short supply of neutrals and whites. As you visit a local quilt shop purchase a few fat quarters. Hugs and have fun building your stash !

I don't use a lot of solids, but I do keep an eye out for fabrics that read as a solid but have some movement in them as well. Mottled or just a small motif in a tone on tone colour is a great addition if you're looking to increase your fabric selection.

Browse through Marshall's Dry Goods. I have never bought from them online, but I have visited their store. I bought, if I remember correctly, over 40 yards of fabric and spent only about $120. DH plans road trips with quilt/fabric stores along the way - he's an enabler. :)

I looked in my stash after reading your post, and I don't have many solids either (who knew?!) I do have quite a few fabrics that read as solid. I just recently discovered Kona solids - boy are those colors yummy!! Also, I just got a catalog from Connecting Threads - they have solids starting at $4.96/yd and the have some nice colors. They also sell sampler packs - fat quarters, stack, strips, charms.

Kaufman has jelly roll solids with non-pinked straight edges now.

I wouldn't worry about stocking up - buy fabrics for the projects you want to do - the stash will build on its own!

I'm sure it will build quickly--fabric seems to multiply!

Thanks to everyone for the input!

I was telling my husband how helpful everyone on this board has been. When I mentioned the solids question I asked, he said,"Go to the website with the best price and buy one of each color--my treat"! What a guy! :) I got 28 (count 'em, 28) different colors at $2.99 per yard from Marshall's Dry Goods. Can't wait for them to arrive! :thumbup:

...and,no, ladies, I won't trade him! :D

Sounds like your husband is an enabler also! Enjoy! (Sounds like your next quilt should be for him!)

It is! I pieced the blocks today. :)

I have a hard time using solids. Too modern for me. I prefer tone on tones that read solid.

I can understand that. I tend to use them as accents. I have a weakness for very busy prints--the solids tone them down a bit. When I look at my GGM's quilts, I suspect she had the same idea. Her quilts were mostly cut from clothing, but I think she must have sewed and worn pretty loud dresses! :shock: My GM's are pretty sedate, so I'm guessing that in her the gene was recessive. :o

Whittles Fabrics have great prices, you might want to check them out. No matter how much you buy, $5.oo shipping.

He was pretty lucky you didn't go to Hancock's of Paducah and 'buy one of each' of the Kona Cotton Solids 256 colors they carry. :rolleyes:

Whittles does look nice. I'll keep it in mind, thanks!

The big push for modern quilts require solids only. Not my thing! Those quilts will be a boon for custom quilting. The longarmers are jumping up and down for joy!

Good point....also the modern quilts are quilted very close so lots of quilting required. I just can't see paying all that money to have it quilted and I do not have the patience to do all of that FMQ'ing on my sewing machine. I love FMQ'ing but a simple meandoring for me is just fine.

Actually the reverse is true. The Modern Quilt Movement is based on functionality, simplicity, and minimalism. That covers the designs, the fabrics, AND the quilting. The whole package.

The quilting designs are quite simple, straightforward, often straight line or echo quilting and not dense at all. They are easy for quilters at any level to master and do not require 'quilting by check'. For examples, look at the work of Denyse Schmidt and of Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr, the major inspirations of the Modern Quilt Movement.

I must agree as I don't think I have used a solid in any of my quilts.

I just ordered quite a few yards of solids from "Connecting Threads" and they had some great prices. I thinks the totals order was $27 (including shipping). Nice fabric.

i use solids and prints. :)

Hancock Fabrics is having a sale this week - lots of good stuff on sale...

Hobby Lobby has a decent selection of Kaufman Kona, usually 30% off

I have been growing my stash of solids in the past six months. I watch for online sales and clearance and buy a couple yards of different colors. I focused on primary and secondary colors first, then worked on pastels. Now I'm trying to fill in with colors like aqua, lime, raspberry, etc.

I do the same. I just bought a bunch of mottled type fabrics, 1 yd per piece. They were on sale, with free shipping, time to stock up!

I rarely use solid colors. I prefer tone on tone. But I am at a point I only buy what I need for my next project then there is always some left over for my stash.

Check out ebay. I've made some very good purchases of fat quarter bundles. Just be careful of the "estate sale" finds. I've learned those frequently have sun faded fabrics or the fabrics are too thin. Plus, they may not be 100% cotton. Do a search for "cotton fabric quilting fat quarter" and you will get some good selections.

I bought lots of solid cotton when it was on sale at Hancock fabrics. Now my only regret is not knowing the name of the colors. Some are just shades apart and finding the exact match in stores has been tricky.

Connecting Threads solids are $4.96. Good quality and great price.

How exciting. We can all salivate over the various colors. By the way, my husband is an enabler, too. But I try to keep my purchasing under control. Thousands of bolts is another good online store. I just got a big order from them for an average of $4.99 a yard. I like them because they have the color match, where you can pick a color from a fabric and a plethora of colors will be shown. I have never been disappointed in the color match. Have fun.