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#292
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 25 yrs in TN; now back home in MI
Posts: 1,871
Originally Posted by yolanda
This may be a silly question but here in the U.S. most of the fabric is not really made here... so... can we use that? Also, much of the fabric I buy (LQS designer) is available all over.. isn't it? I would like to participate but don't know what I would buy that others can't get...??
Personally, I thought it would be nice to find FQs made in USA, but unfortunately that's an impossibility these days. So I decided I would find fabrics that represent my area of the country. Middle Tennesse was a big batteground during the War Between the States so I decided to use Civil War reproduction fabric. That was my choice.
Some participants are finding fabrics that have unique prints to their area of the county (eg. Hershey Co. in PA, red telephone boxes in Great Britian, aboriginal designs in Australia etc.)
Others are finding patterns that reflect their personality; while others are selecting FQs they would like to use for their own quilt.
So your selection is wide open. Have fun with your selection!
It will be so much fun to see what is returned.
j.
P.S. I've been to online sites out of California and there are some awesome prints that are not available in LQS in MI or TN.
#293
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 25 yrs in TN; now back home in MI
Posts: 1,871
Originally Posted by Crafty1
I found some lighthouse fabric specific to NC! I'm on the hunt for more because I don't have enough :cry: This will be a lot of fun!
#295
Originally Posted by thrums
Originally Posted by Crafty1
I found some lighthouse fabric specific to NC! I'm on the hunt for more because I don't have enough :cry: This will be a lot of fun!
#296
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern California
Posts: 31
okay, I can't stand it anymore. I must sign up (pm to follow). A big thank you to Carsey and Thrums. Carsey, you may need to get a storage shed or move one of the kids out... snicker. when you get a bunch we must see a picture of you buried in fabric lol. I'm from a small College town in Northern California that was left back in the 60's and 70's. free love, hippies, [eace signs, herbs, and saving the earth are big here and lots of our fabric is made locally with natural dyes. onion skin, flowers, herbs, and teas. all should be bleed safe if taken care of but..... the next town over has JoAnnes fabrics that could be washed and dried without too much thought. opinions?
#297
I only just came across this thread. I might be interested, but have a few questions, though. I have to admit, I didn't read through all twenty pages, so please forgive me, if I ask something which has already been asked.
1. Return postage: I wouldn't know if it's possible for me to buy American postage stamps here in Switzerland. I'll have to enquire about that and would need your estimate on how much postage is needed.
2. Fat quarters: Could I cut these myself from fabric? That would mean, that they might have no selvage. But I'd make sure to cut them the right size.
3. International fabric: Problem with quilt shop fabric is, that we get all the same brands you do, so don't get excited in your expectations.
I'll look into this and might join you. There's still plenty of time, as I see it.
1. Return postage: I wouldn't know if it's possible for me to buy American postage stamps here in Switzerland. I'll have to enquire about that and would need your estimate on how much postage is needed.
2. Fat quarters: Could I cut these myself from fabric? That would mean, that they might have no selvage. But I'd make sure to cut them the right size.
3. International fabric: Problem with quilt shop fabric is, that we get all the same brands you do, so don't get excited in your expectations.
I'll look into this and might join you. There's still plenty of time, as I see it.
#298
I'm from a small College town in Northern California that was left back in the 60's and 70's. free love, hippies, [eace signs, herbs, and saving the earth are big here and lots of our fabric is made locally with natural dyes. onion skin, flowers, herbs, and teas. all should be bleed safe if taken care of but..... the next town over has JoAnnes fabrics that could be washed and dried without too much thought. opinions?
Edited to ask why the "quote" function is not working?
#299
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 25 yrs in TN; now back home in MI
Posts: 1,871
Isn't it fun! 8-)
That will be so cool! There are a lot of people who really enjoy the lighthouse fabric. Lighthouse restoration and historical society run lighthouses are really big around the Great Lakes in MI.
I will do my best to get more of the one I have now, Outer Banks Lighthouse, it's got Hatteras, Ocracoke, Bodie and Bald Head. I just checked the website and they are all out... :( If I get lighthouse fabric is that ok? Decisions, decisions, LOL 8-)
Originally Posted by Crafty1
Originally Posted by thrums
Originally Posted by Crafty1
I found some lighthouse fabric specific to NC! I'm on the hunt for more because I don't have enough :cry: This will be a lot of fun!
#300
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 25 yrs in TN; now back home in MI
Posts: 1,871
Ooohhhh......I myself love the personal touch of hand-dyed! As long as the FQs are labeled it should be fine.
Thoughts from anyone else?
Thoughts from anyone else?
Originally Posted by lil'snailquilts
okay, I can't stand it anymore. I must sign up (pm to follow). A big thank you to Carsey and Thrums. Carsey, you may need to get a storage shed or move one of the kids out... snicker. when you get a bunch we must see a picture of you buried in fabric lol. I'm from a small College town in Northern California that was left back in the 60's and 70's. free love, hippies, [eace signs, herbs, and saving the earth are big here and lots of our fabric is made locally with natural dyes. onion skin, flowers, herbs, and teas. all should be bleed safe if taken care of but..... the next town over has JoAnnes fabrics that could be washed and dried without too much thought. opinions?
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