Do buy quilt kits?
09-29-2011, 12:41 PM
#83
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Originally Posted by atbquilts
Would you rather buy a kit with just the amount of fabric needed (which of course keeps the price down) or would you rather pay a bit more (perhaps 10%)to have a pad for mistakes or a bonus for your stash? Any one have an opinion?
Elise
09-29-2011, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by atbquilts
Kits! As the owner of a small quilt shop that specializes in kits, I have often wondered how quilters felt about the pricing etc. I would love to know the answer to this question...Would you rather buy a kit with just the amount of fabric needed (which of course keeps the price down) or would you rather pay a bit more (perhaps 10%)to have a pad for mistakes or a bonus for your stash? Any one have an opinion?
09-29-2011, 12:51 PM
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sometimes it is lovely to just go to the pile, pull out a pack, and make it, without having to think, decide, mull over, and go and get some of whatever. i don't "do" only kits--but what a handy thing to go to when you need to!
i go to "fabric cafe" often (they have nice sales), and buy their 3 or 5 yard kits--the fabric is not too expensive, and i've built a remarkable stash of single yard cuts by doing that. they sell by the yard, as well--but this way i know i'll get three coordinating fabrics, and can make a lap quilt, kid sized quilt, or more/bigger if i want to. it's not cast in stone--they send a free pattern with each, and i can make that one or not. win/win!
i go to "fabric cafe" often (they have nice sales), and buy their 3 or 5 yard kits--the fabric is not too expensive, and i've built a remarkable stash of single yard cuts by doing that. they sell by the yard, as well--but this way i know i'll get three coordinating fabrics, and can make a lap quilt, kid sized quilt, or more/bigger if i want to. it's not cast in stone--they send a free pattern with each, and i can make that one or not. win/win!
09-29-2011, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GrannyFitz4
I bought a kit from Fons & Porter on line. When it arrived, it had no pattern. I called their customer service and was told that I had to buy a certain magazine. I had bought kits from Nancy's and they had patterns. Customer service said that they would send me the pattern. They sent me the magazine. It seems the magazine has the pattern and you order the kit. The magazine cost 6.99. This would have added to the cost of the kit. I wonder if this happened to others.
09-29-2011, 01:53 PM
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I did one time. The kit was from Buggy Barn. They designed all or most of the fabric line. The colors of the
fabric were what really hooked me. But I ended up buying
two packs of it because I wanted a queen/king size. I was
very happy with it all. The pattern worked out well...the
fabric was the colors I expected...and it was good quality.
Also their servce was great. Most times that is one of the
two things I like best (1) picking the fabric and (2) the hand quilting.
fabric were what really hooked me. But I ended up buying
two packs of it because I wanted a queen/king size. I was
very happy with it all. The pattern worked out well...the
fabric was the colors I expected...and it was good quality.
Also their servce was great. Most times that is one of the
two things I like best (1) picking the fabric and (2) the hand quilting.
09-29-2011, 02:00 PM
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I agree with all of you since I have enough fabric to choke a several horses. And now I seem to be trying with the kits which I only buy if I like the color in them. Do what makes you comfortable and enjoy.
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