BOM projects - Too Expensive?
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Over a year ago a BOM project was being offered by my LQS. It is a queen size quilt of twelve 12" blocks, border, and binding fabric to complete the quilt top.
The price for this top is $325. ( $25. fee for joining and $25. monthy for 12 months ). The backing fabric and batting would be an additional cost.
Is it just me or does this sound expensive. A 12" block does not require a lot of yardage. I understand that it also includes the pattern and the fabric has been cut for each month's kit, but still :?: :?: :?:
I value your opinions on this subject.
The price for this top is $325. ( $25. fee for joining and $25. monthy for 12 months ). The backing fabric and batting would be an additional cost.
Is it just me or does this sound expensive. A 12" block does not require a lot of yardage. I understand that it also includes the pattern and the fabric has been cut for each month's kit, but still :?: :?: :?:
I value your opinions on this subject.
#6
I jointed one at Fat Quarter Shop and just love it. I can look forward to something coming in the mail every month. The fabric is something i dont really have access to and it is not cut out for you, you still have to cut the pieces and they give you instructions with every block. I am doing this for me not for a gift and when I am finished I will have something nice for my bed. You can still do it at your own pace but you dont have to pick the fabrics and that is a big help to me. I will do it again if I find a sampler that I like.
#8
I think I would have to find a new quilt shop, $25 a month is way over the top. (No pun intended) You could buy a book of blocks for about $25 and make all of the blocks. Yes you would have to buy fabric, but a fat quarter bundle or two of coordinating fabrics to make your blocks and them some sashing fabric and you are on your way. Certainly not $325!
#10
There are many free BOM on line if you want to choose your own fabrics and cut them.
Check out: Just one of many, google "free BOM quilts"
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1118.asp
Check out: Just one of many, google "free BOM quilts"
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1118.asp
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