Which comes first? the pattern or the fabrics?

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03-02-2011, 05:15 PM

#11

quiltlonger

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If I see a pattern I (99%of the time) usually do it the same have a hard time changing fabric colors So for me pattern first then material ..All the fabric stash I have I bought because I like it with no plans and keeps growing...

03-02-2011, 05:42 PM

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bigsister63

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Pattern first so I buy all coordinating fabric in the right yardage. This works for me!

03-02-2011, 05:43 PM

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Lori S

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Depends on which caught my eye first.

03-03-2011, 08:29 AM

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nycquilter

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I made my cousin's baby an Eleanor Burns trip around the world quilt in Winnie the pooh fabrics, 1/2 yard each of six fabrics and it was wonderful (in their opinion too, not just MHO!). It worked up quickly and easily.

03-05-2011, 11:56 AM

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michelehuston

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lori S

Depends on which caught my eye first.

I definately agree.

03-05-2011, 12:00 PM

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bjnicholson

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I started getting fabrics together for a king size quilt and then found a pattern and have been agonizing ever since whether I have enough of each fabric. Next time, it will be pattern first then the fabrics. My stash isn't big enough to "shop" in!