what is a good material for quilting
04-18-2011, 08:02 AM
#43
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If the LQS is giving you a list of supplies, be careful and ask here before you buy. I have a friend on a fixed income that wanted to learn to quilt. She signed up for a class and was given a list. The list totaled over $300. She didn't go to the class because she could not afford the supplies. I told her for her first quilt to get out her scissors, thread and needle and a measuring device and go for it. I also told her to do a simple block or strip pattern first. Later she purchased some of the supplies but a less expensive brand.
Remember our grandmothers did not have a LQS, they used what they had, feed/flour sacks, material left over from making garments, old clothes, etc. I have some 70+ year old quilts that are fine.
Remember our grandmothers did not have a LQS, they used what they had, feed/flour sacks, material left over from making garments, old clothes, etc. I have some 70+ year old quilts that are fine.
04-18-2011, 08:43 AM
#46
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Originally Posted by nannie1954
hello everyone! I have recently retired and want to make a quilt. I just purchased a baby lock esante. I have a little sewing experience but have never attemted to make a quilt. I am going to take a class for this. I was told you don't want to go to joann fabrics to buy material to make a quilt. Was told a place to go buy material and it is a better quality. I know a lot of time goes in to a quilt. What do you all think about material and what brands should i buy. Thanks and I will probably be on here a lot trying to learn. It took me about 2 hours to learn how to thread the machine. I had to keep reading the book. Oh well, finally got it threaded. lol
Quilt shops have some lovely fabrics, but they also have some junk. Price doesn't determine which is which wherever you buy it. Some of the loveliest fabric I ever bought came from Wal Mart for $2.87 a yard. The quilt I made from it won a prize. froggyintexas
04-18-2011, 09:16 AM
#47
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A big hi from Eastern Arizona. I have purchased fabric from Joanne's and have had no problem, I also bought from Walmart too. The fabric was more in my price range. You will soon be addicted. I love crafts, but, I've been hooked on quilt making for about 4 years according to DH
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