Kits or not to kits?
#11
I have done a McKenna Ryan kit and as her patterns call for dozens of different fabrics I think it works out much more cost effective as some of the pieces are only 2" square and I would have to buy at least a 1/4 of a yard as that what most people have as a minimum cut.
I suppose it would depend on the kit.
I suppose it would depend on the kit.
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: new hampshire
Posts: 1,550
I bought a bunch of kits from fabric cafe. Their sales are great. Each kit has a pattern and 3 yards of fabric the quality is good. At the time I bought them they were on sale for 14.99. the sale now is 19.99 ea.
Now I know I can buy 3yd of fabric, use the pattern and have a top. lso if you want it larger just add bigger border,You;ll need fabric for that.
Now I know I can buy 3yd of fabric, use the pattern and have a top. lso if you want it larger just add bigger border,You;ll need fabric for that.
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 895
I have a made a wall hanging from McKenna Ryan and the fabric was great. I bought a kit from Joanns and the fabric quality was poor. I would trust Keepsake Quilting and Connecting Threads, because they seem to carry quality fabric.
#15
I have worked both ways. At times I love to do the shopping, others I just want to rip into a project and sew. I've purchased kits and made my own in the stash for those days. As long as I recognize the brands a shop carries I'll jump in. Just need to carefully read all cutting instructions before beginning
#18
I must admit I have bought kits when the chosen fabric exactly my taste and I like the pattern. However I like to use kits to push my skill limit.... so if the pattern is one I've never done and it is designed for the more advanced quilter I will buy the whole kit so I can concentrate on the pattern. I find this is a good way to stretch yourself.
#19
I did a BOM with Fatquartershop.com and I was able to complete the original 12 blocks, do another 12 blocks and have enough fabric to do another 12 blocks. That's not including all the extra fabric I got in the finishing kit for borders and such. Two quilts easy with extra fabric for stash.
My local LQS is more modest in their BOM's with the fabric and I've had to go and get more when I mess up.
My local LQS is more modest in their BOM's with the fabric and I've had to go and get more when I mess up.
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