Do You Like to Sew Quilt 'Kits'?
07-17-2011, 05:02 AM
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I've tried a few kits that I bought at a estate sale and can honestly tell you that I don't care for them, but I figured what the hay, they were cheap at the sale, I certainly wouldn't pay what they want in the store. I prefer to pick and cut my own fabrics.
07-17-2011, 05:09 AM
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I am not a kit person but have done some. Often kits do not have the fabric that is pictured so now I double check on that before buying it. Also I have never bought a totally precut kit. I always seem to struggle with directions and or fabric that is too short. Currently I am working on a kit with many Fat Quarters. Eventhough I am struggling with the directions I am pleased to find there is alot of extra fabric so if I have a mistake I am OK. I also really enjoy the planning and designing of a quilt, especially scrappy, including the fabrics so kits usually do not appeal as much to me.
07-17-2011, 05:16 AM
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When we went to Alaska - I bought my first 'kit' since DH really liked it. The directions were horrible !! and the qulity of the fabric was poor - but when all is said and done - it is what he wanted for a wall hanging. SOOO glad I finished that one ! Last time to purchasing a kit - that is for sure !
07-17-2011, 05:21 AM
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To me, quilt kits are pricey. But then I love to cut fabric and love to design quilts, like others have said. As a matter of fact, I've been thinking of offering quilt kits to sell. I have several small patterns and lots of stash. Might be my next project.....
07-17-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SharBear
I've done a few - when picking out fabric combinations wasn't a skill I was comfortable with!
Also had a Flynn laser cut kit that was for a workshop I took - OMGosh! That was easy and fun! Talk about precision cutting!!
Also had a Flynn laser cut kit that was for a workshop I took - OMGosh! That was easy and fun! Talk about precision cutting!!
The fabrics are as advertised, no missing pieces, precision cut, a pleasure to work with.
Some kits are not precut, they may cut it close on the fabric, and you do run the risk of fabric substitutions...
I guess it is a buyer beware, ask a LOT of questions before buying :D:D:D
07-17-2011, 09:34 AM
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I have bought a few quilt kits but haven't done them yet. I have heard to be careful with kits especially precut ones like Joanne's. My sister just bought a kit from a LQS and is excited that she doesn't have to pick out fabric.
07-18-2011, 12:46 AM
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This partiular kit was purchased at Hancock's of Paducah for $99.00. Had lots of different fabrics, a panel to cut into pieces, several borders, and lattice look blocks. I have some 'extra' fabric leftover also.
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