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ekbuckeye 11-29-2010 04:59 PM

I buy Kona Snow by the bolt to go with 30's prints, and CW prints and backgrounds. Just love charms, especially anything Moda! If it's a good sale, I like to get at least a yard of each fab in the line and usually end up mixing and matching with other lines - whatever works.

sandraa 11-29-2010 04:59 PM

I especially like sales and then buy whatever catches my eye. I agree that my stash will outlive me. I love quilting, but shopping for fabric is the best.

sak658 11-29-2010 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by sewingsuz
I don't know what TOT is, I am just new at this.

Tone on tone

Rann 11-29-2010 05:10 PM

I love just about anything that Kaffe Fassett does. I am also getting into Jinny Beyer fabrics and patterns. I have a lot of batiks--they are the "solids" of my stash.

KyKaren1949 11-29-2010 05:10 PM

I'm a new quilter, so my stash is minimal. Therefore, I'm drawn to all kinds of fabrics. I decided the best way to learn was to stick with pretty basic designs at this point. I use pretty traditional blocks to learn techniques. Therefore, I tend to purchase collections or a focus fabric with solids.

I have made some quilts with batiks, civil war prints w/ shirtings, and florals. I've been collecting 1930s material for sometime now, hoping to learn how to make a Dresden Plate. They remind me of my childhood. Moda fabrics are always my favorites!

I am always drawn to sales and clearance fabric, but I only buy good fabric from quilt shops, not chain stores.

grannypat7925 11-29-2010 05:13 PM

I buy anything that appeals to me. I am always looking for more fabric although I probably have enuf to outlast me!

sewmom 11-29-2010 05:31 PM

I buy what I like or what catches my eye. i do love batiks, 30's. checks, plaids, well you get the picture! :)

BrendaB 11-29-2010 05:32 PM

I have a new love of batiks also. I have been working on building a stash, usually buying what I like. I love the florals on black background. Also love pastels. When I see completed quilts, they seem to have different colors than the ones I choose individually, so I'm trying to expand my palate. I also love fabric with words on it for some reason, but I'm picky about what it says. lol

BrendaB 11-29-2010 05:35 PM


Originally Posted by littleone

Originally Posted by jdreamblue
Thought I knew most of what you are saying BUT what is TOT?

OK, I was wondering the same thing. So what is TOT :?:

I had to read a bit to figure it out. TOT is tone on tone.
:-)

jitkaau 11-29-2010 06:34 PM

I buy patterns and colours that I like. I don't look at the brands until after, and ,Lo and Behold - they are generally Hoffman or Michael Miller. Most people have a laugh about it now.


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