megs0863

Interesting. I often wondered about this. Great quilts are made from fabrics that are recycled and recreated into works of art that provide warmth and comfort. It really depends on your personal perspective and intentions for use.

janetter

Glad you said it, I was thinking it. Isn't the point of quilting to have fun with what you can afford? I congratulate those who live within the means, especially in todays economy.

LivelyLady

Good one Bailey

Truism at its best :thumbup:

IBQUILTIN

Could be the thread count. Touch both pieces and see what you feel

sewingsuz

ditto what jeanniejo says

Annz

I believe it is the thread count.

QuiltMania

Contrary to what you may hear, location of purchase and price per yard is no guarantee of quality. I have fabric from many sources (Walmart, Joanns, Hancocks(the chain), Hancocks (not the chain), Quilt shops, and some from DH grandmother which was probably bought at a feed store). I've had some from each location that was a dream and some that was a nightmare to work with. In fact, some of the worst I've ever worked with in terms of fading and fraying was from a LQS. You really have to feel the fabric and look at it carefully to determine quality.

Happy Tails

lololol smarty pants, that struck me really really funny!!!

sewswithaneedle

Each fabric has three different runs. The first as mentioned previously is to make sure everything is correct. That is sold as flat fold. The second run corrects anything needed. That is the Joann's, Hanocock's, etc. The third run is the final and best-quilt shop quality. The quality you use is totally up to you. You pay for what you get. Why buy cheap when you can find first quality on sale?
Marla

Berta48

The feel is important also.