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Old 09-04-2010, 09:17 AM
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I do not like the newest trend of using a bunch of busy fabrics to the point of not even seeing the design.
All the magazines are doing this and it sure makes for ugly quilts.
I like to see the design in the pattern not a jumble of fabrics thrown togather.
Whats with all these huge prints also? I cant figure out how to use them. Very bright colors and large prints are not my style.
I have been canceling my mags as they become due as there is nothing in them that I like.
Its getting hard to find smaller prints in nice colors so when I do find one I grab it up. I could not find any Christmas fabrics this year at all, they were all large prints or odd colors.
I live in Phoenix with lots of quilt shops to choose from but find very little to buy.
Any one else feel this way or am I just behind the times and stuck in my ways?
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Old 09-04-2010, 09:19 AM
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I don't like the ones without contrast! If I don't have enough contrast to see the pattern, I would prefer to just make a whole cloth to show off the fabric that I love. Just me!
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Old 09-04-2010, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose Marie
I do not like the newest trend of using a bunch of busy fabrics to the point of not even seeing the design.
All the magazines are doing this and it sure makes for ugly quilts.
I like to see the design in the pattern not a jumble of fabrics thrown togather.
Whats with all these huge prints also? I cant figure out how to use them. Very bright colors and large prints are not my style.
I have been canceling my mags as they become due as there is nothing in them that I like.
Its getting hard to find smaller prints in nice colors so when I do find one I grab it up. I could not find any Christmas fabrics this year at all, they were all large prints or odd colors.
I live in Phoenix with lots of quilt shops to choose from but find very little to buy.
Any one else feel this way or am I just behind the times and stuck in my ways?
Shopping online solves that problem.
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Old 09-04-2010, 09:28 AM
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I am not renewing my subscriptions either because I don't like the patterns. I agree, for me, keep it simple. Too much color and business is not for me.
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Old 09-04-2010, 09:33 AM
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I'm also cancelling my subs. I can find 99% of what I need on the internet. The other 1% I don't need!!
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Old 09-04-2010, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose Marie
I do not like the newest trend of using a bunch of busy fabrics to the point of not even seeing the design.
All the magazines are doing this and it sure makes for ugly quilts.
I like to see the design in the pattern not a jumble of fabrics thrown togather.
Whats with all these huge prints also? I cant figure out how to use them. Very bright colors and large prints are not my style.
I have been canceling my mags as they become due as there is nothing in them that I like.
Its getting hard to find smaller prints in nice colors so when I do find one I grab it up. I could not find any Christmas fabrics this year at all, they were all large prints or odd colors.
I live in Phoenix with lots of quilt shops to choose from but find very little to buy.
Any one else feel this way or am I just behind the times and stuck in my ways?
Try 35th Ave Sew and Vac. They have a wonderful Fabric Collection and a great mix of small and large prints. I have also looked around Phoenix (I live on the Glendale/Phoenix border) and so far this is the only one that I have been able to find what I want, when I want it. Good Luck. They are on the web and the link is:
[url] http://www.35thavesewandvac.com/
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Old 09-04-2010, 09:46 AM
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Quilt magazines are focused on the younger generation of quilters. My DD and friends who are young mothers like the modern style of quilting. They think the traditional pieced quilts are beautiful but they do not fit in their decorating likes. Big squares and clean lines are what they lean to.
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Old 09-04-2010, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Quilt magazines are focused on the younger generation of quilters. My DD and friends who are young mothers like the modern style of quilting. They think the traditional pieced quilts are beautiful but they do not fit in their decorating likes. Big squares and clean lines are what they lean to.
I think so also. My new daughter in law loves the wedding quilt I made them (avatar) but I see in her apartment bolder designs and colors Her Christmas gift will reflect that!
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Old 09-04-2010, 10:51 AM
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I do shop some at 35th ave sew and vac but it is expensive unless you use the coupon.
I prefer to shop online.
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Old 09-04-2010, 11:38 AM
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Well, different tastes. I love the big, bold patterns created by Amy Butler, Fassett and Valori Wells etc. They're not for everyone, but I like bold, modern quilts and some of these fabric lines are to die for. But, I've not bought many magazines. I don't think it's due to what fabric people are using for the featured quilts. It's economics and you can get so many ideas and patterns online for free, why pay?
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