fabric included in kits question
#11
I have only done one kit in my 30+ years of quilting and that was last summer. It was a kit I picked up at a garage sale and there was barely enough to finish the quilt. I have to say that the kit looked complete when I purchased it for $1.00 and the top is very pretty. I haven't finished it yet but there is no fabric for a border. I am thinking about adding a border but that is on my to do list.
I have not done any BOTM month kits. I do have one sitting here from years ago but since I only have a single block it is in the stack of "put with a scrappy quilt someday" pile.
I have not done any BOTM month kits. I do have one sitting here from years ago but since I only have a single block it is in the stack of "put with a scrappy quilt someday" pile.
#12
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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Different shops cut/ package kits differently, some just barely give you enough, so any litter error you are screwed, some are quite generous. The best thing to do is complete the top as instructed and if you have enough leftovers go ahead and create your border with them.
#13
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
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Different shops cut/ package kits differently, some just barely give you enough, so any litter error you are screwed, some are quite generous. The best thing to do is complete the top as instructed and if you have enough leftovers go ahead and create your border with them.
I always wait until my top center portion is completed before making any borders, pieced or one solid run of fabric. Too many variables from error in pattern to piecing inconsistencies that could result in a slightly different measurement in the top. If the border is pieced I want to know what final size I need before piecing it so if I need to "fudge" a seam allowance I can decide the most inconspicuous place to put the fudge.
#14
This is a block of the month from some years ago, maybe calling it a kit is a misnomer? Each block is in a baggie with its own fabric. I’ll make a few more blocks, but I think I’ll live on the edge and work along on piecing a border as I go!
I miss being able to make smilies..exclamation points just don’t cut it!
I miss being able to make smilies..exclamation points just don’t cut it!
Dina
#15
The only kits I've ever bought are from Craftsy, now Bluprint. They sent way more fabric than I needed. Having said this though, I would wait until it's finished to use the fabric for something else.
#16
I found smilies but don’t know how I got here really. It was something Patrice said to do to stop the “leave page” error.
I 🤔 think. I’m on my iPad though, I think I just ended up with a blank box when I did the same thing on the laptop.
anyway, thanks for all the experienced insight. I appreciate the help!
I 🤔 think. I’m on my iPad though, I think I just ended up with a blank box when I did the same thing on the laptop.
anyway, thanks for all the experienced insight. I appreciate the help!