Do you like the Chevron Fabrics?

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11-01-2013, 06:29 AM

#41

SueSew

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I think that beautiful BuzzinBumble Kaffe quilt with the diamonds is (DEFinitely not de-Kaffe love your pun) really gets a kick from the chevrons. My experience of them in LQS was just the plain white, plain color. Wow!

Now I get the border idea, duh, Sue. I would definitely do it to heat up a Swoon quilt - border and maybe do a fussy-cut cornerstone thing. Hmmm.

11-01-2013, 10:18 AM

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callen

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I too, like Chevron quilts but the fabric not so much. Having said that, those phone cases are adorable as is that cute little dress. I could see me making that dress for some sweet little girl.

11-01-2013, 10:53 AM

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fivepaws

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Fun for borders!
Also makes great backing fabric where you can quilt from the back following the chevron pattern.

Jan in VA

Love your idea, Jan. By itself, I am not crazy about the chevrons but now, you have planted a seed in my brain.

11-01-2013, 11:46 AM

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Mamaskeeto

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I saw this twister quilt that was made with chevron and dot fabric and thought it was so cheerful. I'm thinking of making my little neighbor (almost like a grand child) one.

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11-01-2013, 12:43 PM

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maryb119

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Love your quilt, Mamaskeeto! It is so bright and fun!

11-01-2013, 02:03 PM

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Lori S

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I am not a fan , I find it restrictive since the cutting requires the print to be on grain ( many are not printed on grain) , or the pieces will look like they are sewn wonky.

11-01-2013, 04:31 PM

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conniemaried

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I guess there are cute things you can make with them if you work at it hard enough, but personally I am sick of seeing them in every other ad and in the stores. It's time to move on, I think.

11-01-2013, 04:33 PM

#48

asimplelife

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I do... I think in small doses they add a lot of interest like on the phone cases. I totally love pieced chevron quilts out of scrappy HSTs.

11-01-2013, 05:30 PM

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Jackie R

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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker

When I first started seeing these fabrics I didn't much care for them. Then I saw the cutest little dress and I thought, maybe there IS something to these fabrics. Have any of you made quilts using Chevrons? I've seen the Chevron pattern used several times. But, I'm talking fabric. Do you like Chevron fabrics????

Haven't used chevron fabric but am making a quilt in the chevron style for my daughter. Got the top done need to sandwich and quilt it. I would post a picture but can't seem to figure out how to do the resizing thing or whatever it is that's not working for me. The chevron style is very popular now and I do like it.