Which comes first...the fabrics or the pattern?
07-25-2011, 06:42 PM
#62
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When I first started quilting, I bought the pattern and then the fabric. Then I started to buy fabric that I loved without benefit of pattern. Now I have a large stash, so I pick a pattern that I like and go through my stash to see what I think will look good in the pattern. I usually make a sample block (or work in EQ) to see if I like the way the fabrics look together. If I don't have everything I need, then I go shopping :).
07-26-2011, 06:32 AM
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I read the pattern - see how many colors it calls for - then begin to match fabrics that would work together for the pattern - wahlah - next thing you know you've gotten rid of some of your stash and you have a beautiful quilt
Just a suggestion - that is how I do it anyway...... as my stash extends from my sewing room out to a big cargo trailer - so lots to choose from - all categorized in boxes whetehr it be color (solids, prints, batiks, etc) so just reach for the box(es) that you want... a fun way to "shop" in your own stash.
Just a suggestion - that is how I do it anyway...... as my stash extends from my sewing room out to a big cargo trailer - so lots to choose from - all categorized in boxes whetehr it be color (solids, prints, batiks, etc) so just reach for the box(es) that you want... a fun way to "shop" in your own stash.
07-26-2011, 06:34 AM
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I have made many of quilts buy seeing the fabric first and hanging in on my wall until I get an idea of what to do with it. But I have the best ones on the wall so I see them each day. If I put them in the closet I forget about them. Try the disappearing 9 patch. good way to get rid of the stash and you can make it any size. just google that name. good luck
08-02-2011, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Janice Thompson
I would look for a pattern, then check my stash and coordinate from there
08-10-2011, 01:16 AM
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I'm often drawn to a pattern by the color palette used in the picture and I have been known to use similar colors.
However, my stash is so large, I never buy fabric for a particular pattern - I always shop from my stash
However, my stash is so large, I never buy fabric for a particular pattern - I always shop from my stash
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