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Why do people buy a whole bolt of fabric?

Old 03-30-2012, 06:46 AM
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I buy white for dyeing, black as many of my quilts have black in them, prints I like just for backs & binding. If it's a good neutral, it goes into many quilts and sometimes it's just a good buy.
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Old 03-30-2012, 06:50 AM
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I very seldom buy whole bolts besides Kona black. I did buy whole or near whole bolts for military donation quilts. Also many bolts do not have as much fabric on them as they used to. For a king size quilt back if the same fabric is used in the border makes almost a bolt.
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Old 03-30-2012, 06:59 AM
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I too bought a whole bolt + when I started on my Magic Vine for my bedroom. I wanted drapes and pillowshams to match. There was only 14 yds on a bolt, so it was not as much as it sounds. I have also bought the muslin bolts when Joann has it on sale. Use them for foundations and backings.
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Old 03-30-2012, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Suze9395 View Post
I didn't know this. I will have to keep it in mind next it I go! Hmmmm...

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Old 03-30-2012, 07:27 AM
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I bought a bolt of USMC fabric and made a queen size quilt for my BIL. I've since used it for walker caddies to donate to the Wounded Warrior project. There are times when I would like to buy a bolt, but can't justify the cost.
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Old 03-30-2012, 08:06 AM
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i buy whole bolts of certain fabrics too...usually the first thing that i make from a whole bolt is a quilt or a garment..it takes at least three to four yards to make a really nice garment..then of course you might use some to make a matching accessory too..then of course there are quilt bindings, sashings, borders and so forth. i had seven pieces of fabrics that i saved from leftover bolts used on other projects and made seven gorgeous sunbonnets. one thing i buy usually two or three bolts of at the same time is muslin or good kona natural/white when these go on sale..it makes for a tremendous bargain and although it might sit on the shelf for a little while, it wont go to waste either and is always handy. years ago in the pioneer days fabric was purchased by the bolt because you never knew when fabric would be available to purchase.
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Old 03-30-2012, 08:43 AM
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I agree that I would buy only Kona white and black and muslin by the bolt.
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Old 03-30-2012, 08:45 AM
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Purchased a bolt of good quality natural muslin from LQS for my Dear Jane..It was just easier in the long run.

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I have only bought what was almost a whole bolt once. It was a lovely green on green and I have used it in several different projects. Would only do this with fabric colors that are good blenders.
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Old 03-30-2012, 08:55 AM
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I do the same, but I think it is fine. everyones voice can be heard...smile....


Originally Posted by lgc View Post
Most bolts of fabric have 15 yards to a bolt. If someone is making a large king size quilt, backing could take 10 yards.
Borders could be 2 1/4 yards +/- and if you want any of that same fabric in the blocks or matching pillow cases buy the whole bolt.

Sorry to repeat what others have said. Sometimes I just don't read the replys before I answer.
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