Originally Posted by bevclark
when planning a quilt for a specific person- which do you pick out first- the pattern or the material??
Always I pick out the fabric first--usually one "pop" eyecatching fabric that states a theme, then I fill in with coordinating fabrics. I don't buy designed quilt patterns. I just have books of basic block designs, and pick one that will highlight the main fabric. Then I plan the quilt using large sheets of graph paper. I really like the creative end of quilting, so this suits me, and I can stay within my limited budget.