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It's great if the pattern is a challenge to your skill level as it usually will take you one step at a time. You grow without the frustration you may feel otherwise. Check with your LQS- they are not all expensive.
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Originally Posted by oldcottontop
Not all BOM are through a LQS. I currently am doing a BOM with an on-line quilt magazine (http://quiltpatternmagazine.com/). We started in January and were given approimate amounts of fabric in 5 different colors of our choosing. I have attempted to attach a copy of mine so far.
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Originally Posted by PrettyCurious
When I went into a quilt shop, followed by my friend, [ya know, the one whose fault it is that I got that domestic treadle machine?] I saw some short bags with handles on the floor under a table that had fabric and whatnots in em. I asked the lady what those were, and she replied that they were BOM kits. When someone wants one, they put the whole kit in a bag with your name on it, [to which the other woman declares that she forgot to put some names on bags from today], and when you come in to work, you pull one out, pay for it, and then work on it. So basically the whole kit is [loosley - see comment about other other saleslady] set aside for you, but you pay as you go. It was pointed out that the [full size] quilt hanging obove the table was one of the current ones.
It seemed to make sense, but then my ever observant friend, begain counting the blocks on the quilt hanging there and when she got up to 27 blocks, she fell silent, and I know what she's thinkin . . . . but someone came in and demanded the sales ladies attention before she could say anything. I dunno, I don't get it either. I took my fabric and the last ruler in the store, which took em forever to find a price on, and as I was [over paying] they found the instructions which had $2 lower price at the top [also noticed and pointed out by my friend], so they adjusted it, and we left. So we'll never know how one gets a 28 block BOM done, or if. |
Originally Posted by klc
I am working on my first BOM - Stitcher's Garden. I decided to join this group because I loved the quilt and I had just bought my machine (2 1/2 months ago). It is a great way for me to get to know my machine and everything it can do. This is a large quilt with more than 12 blocks. Some months we get more than one block to work on. As someone else mentioned, we get together once a month, talk about what we did last month and what is involved in this months blocks. We chit-chat, have a good time, and get ideas for other projects from the other quilters. I also end up buying more fabric and supplies for other projects. Our quilt store does not try to make a large profit from these groups. It is their way of getting us in the store to see what is new and spend our money on other things. I guess it depends on your LQS as to how much your BOM would actually cost. I am really enjoying going. If I didn't like the quilt so much, I wouldn't have joined. I'm really glad I did.
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It's a choice, which is what we love. You choose to pay for someone to pick the fabrics and the block design. Or you choose to pick a free BOM off the internet and pick your own fabrics. It's great for those who are over-acheivers and need one more project to work on, but realize that they don't have the energy or time to pick or cut their own fabrics. Some BOM's send fabric, but you cut it. I do not like to do applique, but JoAnn's had a Christmas BOM that had applique on it. THat's how I tried it again. Others choose fabric that I would never buy, but I find actually looks great. If you are very confident in your own personal choices, then BOM's may not be of help to you. But if they are at your LQS, you may find you enjoy the company of others doing a common project. If you are a newbie, these may give you ideas on fabric choices and techniques. Hey, it's your quilt. You can do what you want. Have fun!!
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There are some people who I call 'kit people'. They don't want to build up a stash, for whatever reason. They only want enough supplies to make the project at hand and they don't want any leftovers.
There are people who may not be as fortunate as you and have other constraints that prevent them from devoting all their free time or money to the craft. If you only buy BOMs, it's a lot cheaper than going out and buying fabric that just sits in a box or on a shelf until you decide it's time to use it a quilt (if that time ever comes). I still have yardage I bought 15 years ago. By doing a BOM, it also takes a large task and divides into smaller tasks and that gives the person a sense of accomplishment. They are no longer looking at this 'huge' quilt they have to complete. BOMs are also good for beginners. I was fortunate that when I learned to quilt, a class was given at the local community college through their community outreach program. Many communities don't have that opportunity. Most quilt shops don't offer a beginner's class every week. BOMs may not be for everyone but they do have their place in the quilting world. |
Threads of Time, Danville IL, BOM: buy your fabric at the shop, free 3-hour class each month to complete 2 blocks. We have free coffee/tea & cookies, sew, talk, laugh and even send out for lunch and stay as long as we like!
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The quilt shop that I do the BOM through runs theirs with you buying the first block for $6.00. Finish that one and bring it back the next month finished and you get the next one free. So you can do the whole year for just $6.00 as long as you bring the finished one back from the month before. They also offer an extra block every month that you can purchase. Some people want a bigger quilt so will purchase the extra one, but a lot only get the free one. They run it with two different colors, like cival war, brights, batiks or 30s. Every year it's different.
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I am doing the New Baltimore Album BOM from this board. It's great because I didn't think that i could do a Baltimore Album but the BOM breaks it down. I might not get all the blocks done in the right month but I can save them to work on and it is free. It makes you realize that big projects can be doable if broken down into smaller digestible segments.
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...no idea either since I have never done one....
maybe it's just an incentive to get something done???? |
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