Fabric Ideas-German Quilter
#23
I have found shops in every large city in Germany we have visited. Even the small area outside of Berlin where my SIL lives has a well stocked shop. The fabrics are mostly what is available here but approx. $30/meter (Cdn) I believe the only German made fabric is from the Westphalen (sp?) area & used in the costume clothing. (although I did make a quilt from it) I think whatever you choose, she would enjoy as it was a gift from your heart to her.
#24
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trying to wrap my mind around 'no cotton thread' Aurofil is from Italy? and they do not sell to Germany????
I was sure Superior Thread shipped to everywhere on planet (would believe, even the space station)
cannot do without my 'King Tut' for quilting ...................or my kimono silk for applique
wonder if she would rather have good thread?
trying to wrap my mind around 'no cotton thread' Aurofil is from Italy? and they do not sell to Germany????
I was sure Superior Thread shipped to everywhere on planet (would believe, even the space station)
cannot do without my 'King Tut' for quilting ...................or my kimono silk for applique
wonder if she would rather have good thread?
#26
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Why not contact the friend and see if he has any photos of his mother's quilts? You could get an idea. Also, you could just ask him to have his mother make a wish list so he can buy her something. Don't have to say you're augmenting the purchase.
Last edited by catmcclure; 05-19-2012 at 08:44 AM.
#27
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Last fall I visited Germany, Italy, Austria, Croatia and I searched in hope to find some interesting and different fabric.Everything I've seen was American, much more expensive even i Euro and much less selection. When I asked they told me that all fabric there comes from America. I am sure that if you send some nice fabric over it will be appreciated.
#28
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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trying to wrap my mind around 'no cotton thread' Aurofil is from Italy? and they do not sell to Germany????
I was sure Superior Thread shipped to everywhere on planet (would believe, even the space station)
cannot do without my 'King Tut' for quilting ...................or my kimono silk for applique
wonder if she would rather have good thread?
trying to wrap my mind around 'no cotton thread' Aurofil is from Italy? and they do not sell to Germany????
I was sure Superior Thread shipped to everywhere on planet (would believe, even the space station)
cannot do without my 'King Tut' for quilting ...................or my kimono silk for applique
wonder if she would rather have good thread?
#30
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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when i was in in germany a few years ago, i noticed the stores that did have quilting fabric where all carrying Hoffman, Moda that type of fabric. Most readily available thread is Gutterman, a blend. Quilting magazines were few, i actually bought Irish Quilt magazine in Germany. an assortment of FQ's with small designs and tone on tone. A lot of the quilters use traditional patterns.
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