bigsister63

I went in to my stash today to find fabric to make quilt and found that I did not have enough of any floral print to make the pattern. What a bummer. Of course I do not remember where I bought the fabric to even see if they have more. I have now decided to mark the shop and date on the fabric of when it was bought so I can check to see if they have any more (if it has not been too long a time since buying). This is one reason that I try to buy fabric for pattern and not to add to stash since I do not know how much to buy. This pattern needed 4 yards and I only had 2.5.

Quilter7x

Can you post a picture of the fabric? I have lots of floral fabrics that I've been collecting for a long time, so it's possible I have what you are looking for. :)

bigsister63

I will try soon. I got a digital camera for christmas and am still trying to figure it out,

lovequilts

What a great idea. thanks for sharing

Jingle

I very seldom buy less than 4 yds and usually more.

pinecone

Along the selvedge there is sometimes printed the company and the name of the pattern or collection. You can do a fabric search here: http://www.quiltshops.com/search.htm

You can also search by print trpe, boots, bugs, coffee etc.

piney

charismah

YOu are my kind of a gal! :thumbup:

pennijanine

Same here. If I like it, I will usually buy whatever is on the bolt. If it is on sale for a good price. I will use it eventually, somewhere, or trade it off. I do alot of charity quilts! Mostly more than 5 yard increments and put back on the bolt for my storage.

bigsister63

"Along the selvedge there is sometimes printed the company and the name of the pattern or collection. You can do a fabric search here: http://www.quiltshops.com/search.htm"

Thanks for the idea. I searched but could not find any of what I have but I found a nice on -line shop that is really close to me so of course I will have to check it out.

bigsister63

Also I have another idea - I am going to mark each fabric where the fabric is to be used in the pattern. I often get home and forget which part the fabric is to be used for. Dah!!!!!!!!!!!