Retail quilts
07-08-2011, 05:22 AM
#121
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Posts: 583
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter
regardless of how they are made, they arent made with blood, sweat and tears, and not to mention love that quilters put into their quilts. I think that is what makes the homemade ones different from the store bought ones... Most everything we make can be bought, and for a lot cheaper, but that isnt the point. we make things for our friends and loved ones (and sometimes as give aways to someone who needs it) because it means something more when it comes from our hands. :)
07-08-2011, 01:21 PM
#122
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SE Iowa
Posts: 143
I bought one a last year for my guest bedroom. One washing later, the seams are all coming undone. whoever made it used 1/8" seam instead of 1/4".
However, you know the old saying...."You get what you paid for."
Needless to say, I am making a queen size quilt for the guest bedroom.
However, you know the old saying...."You get what you paid for."
Needless to say, I am making a queen size quilt for the guest bedroom.
07-11-2011, 03:35 PM
#123
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: North Canton, Ohio
Posts: 1,403
Originally Posted by 0tis
I don't think the quality is there and after a few washings it will either wad up or start falling apart. I know that is what happened when I have bought these in the past. They look great for a while (few washings) then they look worn and start falling apart.
07-11-2011, 04:52 PM
#125
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,312
Someone gave me one as a gift thinking I would love it. The seam allowances were non -existant, and the quilting was like basting. It started coming apoart in the first wash.
On the other hand I bought a whole cloth quilt ( solid fabric quilted ). The quilting was done by machine and no more than 3/4 inch apart in any place .... it has been washed and washed and is my summer cover on my bed. In the winter its a great companion quilt for one of my quilts.
On the other hand I bought a whole cloth quilt ( solid fabric quilted ). The quilting was done by machine and no more than 3/4 inch apart in any place .... it has been washed and washed and is my summer cover on my bed. In the winter its a great companion quilt for one of my quilts.
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