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04-23-2011, 01:32 PM

#41

patchsamkim

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Originally Posted by katier825

I'd buy the book and make your own "kit".

That is what I would do!

04-23-2011, 02:06 PM

#42

denilynne

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OK y'all convinced me i'm not buying the kit, i bought the book and i'll wait till i get it to see the yardage i need and try to pick fabrics all by myself lol. thanks for all the input.

04-23-2011, 03:38 PM

#43

pnptrapp

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Originally Posted by bakermom

To me, a kit should include both fabric and pattern. Otherwise you're buying a fabric collection.

I totally agree, I love looking at kits but rarely buy them because of price and labeling! I think it should definetly include the pattern if it is a kit!

04-24-2011, 02:44 AM

#44

GGrammie

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You'll find another you will like just as well.
I stay away from kits unless on sale and a good deal.

04-24-2011, 02:55 AM

#45

teddysmom

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Originally Posted by denilynne

I found a quilt kit i want to buy it's $75.00 but it does not include the pattern, i have to spend another $25.00 to buy a book that has the pattern. Why don't they include the pattern with the kit, i don't understand.

I'm a newbie, only been quilting a year. I've learned and am still learning a lot about purchasing kits. For one thing, only the exact amount of material is included, no extra for any mistakes. Also, the material can't be pre-washed because if it shrinks any at all, you won't have the amount of material needed. The same thing applies if it includes or calls for fat quarters or charm packs. Can't be pre-washed because of shrinkage. I've seen some gorgeous kits but don't buy!

04-24-2011, 03:01 AM

#46

justlooking

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I always thought when you bought a kit, the fabric and pattern were included. Boy was I mistaken.

04-24-2011, 03:04 AM

#47

labtechkty

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I have seen that very same thing with some of the patterns on the Fon's and Porter web site...you buy the kit but the pattern is in the January issue of their mag...I guess they make the magazines available but I haven't looked into it to find out...

04-24-2011, 03:16 AM

#48

chamby

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Originally Posted by carhop

at $75 I would not buy it unless it had the pattern with it. Boy any thing to get our money

ditto, I would not buy it either. You would be much better off looking for a free pattern on line and then purchasing your own fabric.

04-24-2011, 03:23 AM

#49

Dodee

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I have the same question. I was going to buy some material to make a table runner and then got high pressured about buying a template "that I had to have in order to make the pattern look good". I do NOT like to be high-pressured into buying something at all.
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04-24-2011, 03:33 AM

#50

Yooper32

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A kit without a pattern is a car without an engine. You're not going anywhere with either one of these. I don't know how they can call it a kit if there are no directions. Pass it by and find something else to make, that's just rediculous.