ocydroma

The guild I recently joined is doing a secret sister which is so much fun!! Each person had to fill out a form about themselves. One of the questions is what is your least favorite fabric type/print. My SS said conversational prints. And here in lies the dumb question. What on earth is conversational prints?

Thanks!!

woody

You had me wondering too, so I did a google search https://www.google.com.au/search?q=c...w=1280&bih=833

Must admit they aren't really my cup of tea either

SlightlyOffQuilter

I believe they are another name for Novelty prints.

ckcowl

Another name for Novelty fabrics

citruscountyquilter

Well I learned something today. I have called these novelty prints too. I use them when I'm making something specific for a person who has that interest. For example I made mug rugs for my niece and nephew and they are runners so found fabric with running shoes. My husband is a car nut so his quilt has cars. The hunt for them can be fun. If I'm making something more in general the only way I'll use them is if the scrap is small enough you don't know what the theme is supposed to be.

BrendaK

Not a dumb question. Learn something new every day. Guess this was my new for today. Thanks for asking. Thanks to everyone else for the answer. BrendaK

Tartan

I love conversation/ novelty prints! I will use them in scrap quilts but I usually save them for I Spy quilts.

ptquilts

I believe the term mostly applies to older fabrics. Like in the late 1800's they started coming out with prints of everyday items. I would use the term novelty for today's fabrics.

ocydroma

Thanks for the replies!! The ladies and men on this board are fabulous!!!!

DOTTYMO

Could this term also apply to the stripes of prints which are like a comic strip?
I use these but would have to select my own,.