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08-31-2013, 03:15 PM

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AngeliaNR

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

Thanks to everyone for the input!

08-31-2013, 05:33 PM

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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!

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

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08-31-2013, 05:50 PM

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

08-31-2013, 05:58 PM

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AngeliaNR

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It is! I pieced the blocks today.

08-31-2013, 06:07 PM

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

08-31-2013, 06:50 PM

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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!

My GM's are pretty sedate, so I'm guessing that in her the gene was recessive.

09-01-2013, 03:52 AM

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

09-01-2013, 05:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AngeliaNR

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!

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

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.

09-01-2013, 06:54 AM

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I knew better than to do that! He loves that I enjoy making quilts, but doesn't really understand the vastness of the selection of fabrics out there. I didn't want to exploit his generousity!