How much fabric to use
#62
Seems like when I use fabric that I already have I'm short in end and have to compromise or I feel obgligated to use fabrics from my stash when I'd really rather buy fabrics for the pattern I want to make. I've decided to stop the random fabric purchases and stash only left overs that I use for scrap quilts.
#64
Originally Posted by traveling2dals
I never buy enough fabric and have to go back and try to find the same one. Whats an easy way to figure out how much you need for your quilt?
#65
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Dalton, MN
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I thought I had bought enough material and when I found out I needed more, the store was out of one color. Had to buy a darker color. Will use it for the outside blocks. I tried to figure out how much I needed but guess my calculations were a TAD off. It will be fine. Just glad the store had the other colors.
Rita
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#67
I may really go overboard with figuring out the details, but I use graph paper, draw a the layout of the quilt I'm making, determine the number of blocks, width of borders, etc. and how many different colors. Then I use the graph paper to lay out the best way to cut the fabrics based on a 40-42 inch width of fabric and then keep laying out until I have the number of pieces I need from each different fabric and see what yardage length I've used. Then I add at least enough fabric to get another row of pieces (plus a few extra inches) in case I make mistakes. I do this with each color. I also do this for the borders and binding. And don't forget the backing.
I sometimes end up with extra fabric, but it goes into the stash for scrappies.
I sometimes end up with extra fabric, but it goes into the stash for scrappies.
#68
Originally Posted by geckogirl
Originally Posted by pdcakm
go to joanns with a 40 or 50 percent coupon and buy the fabri-calc. it really works.
#69
Originally Posted by Jim
I just buy alot of each fabric and if I am using a color that I'm using alot to be dominate. I double the amount of it...and Yes its a stash builders method...but thats okay with me
#70
Originally Posted by pdcakm
go to joanns with a 40 or 50 percent coupon and buy the fabri-calc. it really works.
I had a 50% coupon and bought 10 yards of my favorite fabric which i use on most of my backs. Now I don't have to shop for it for a good long while.
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