Fabric for men's quilts?
#32
Originally Posted by merryhare
Originally Posted by ann clare
Is it just me or is it hard to get fabric suitable for men's quilts. Most of the fabric here has flowers etc. I make quilts for men from time to time and always have this problem.
#33
Another thought, (tho' I'm not sure about resale shops in the UK). I find lots of lovely, barely worn men's shirts at the resale shops, sometimes for as little as $.50. I always check fiber content, seeking out 100% cotton, and check for stains, etc. There is usually at least a generous yard of fabric in a larger size long sleeve shirt. Look at the XL rack first. If you have Salvation Army store ("Sallie's"), ours has a Saturday night special each week, with down and dirty prices. I use the shirts to make aprons too. They are cute with vintage trims. Nice checks, stripes, plaids, great resource for piecing.
#36
I work at a fabric store, and we have a great man fabric line called "Be a Man". You can see it here:
http://www.creativequiltkits.com/cat...s+day+be+a+man
I've also made this quilt for my son:
http://www.creativequiltkits.com/cat...lt/?q=tilework
Hope these suggestions help
http://www.creativequiltkits.com/cat...s+day+be+a+man
I've also made this quilt for my son:
http://www.creativequiltkits.com/cat...lt/?q=tilework
Hope these suggestions help
#37
I know, I'm trying to make quilts for my grandsons ages 10 and 12 and am having a hard time picking a patterrn and fabrics.
Originally Posted by ann clare
Is it just me or is it hard to get fabric suitable for men's quilts. Most of the fabric here has flowers etc. I make quilts for men from time to time and always have this problem.
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I made these for my guys. The fish for my son and the other for my hubby. They love them. Also this drunkards path for my BIL & SIL.
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