I have always wanted to make a BOM but after looking at them on the internet I'm seeing that the patterns are like $30 on up! Is this normal? That means that one block is the cost of one whole pattern? I had no idea. Very disappointed since I have troubles coming up with the $9 that most patterns cost. I'll never get to try one. :cry:
|
Don't the BOM come with the fabric also?
|
|
Can you find an online BOM where you download the pattern and buy your own fabric? I've seen a few but don't recall where right now. Anyone?
|
BOM is only sampler patterns that they add the fabric to and sell for lots of money. Get on the internet, pick out a bunch of blocks you like, pick out a line of fabric you like and make your own. Mostly the BOM's are promoting the brand new fabric lines more than the patterns.
|
If you join "The Quilt Show" at http://www.thequiltshow.com/, you gain access to download Sue Garman's gorgeous 2011 BOMC for FREE.
Each month a new section is made available for downloading. Also, if you're a member, you could probably also still download the instructions and patterns for both 2010 BOM's. And they are GORGEOUS!! I don't how she turns out these involved multi-technique quilts year after year. That's a pretty good deal! They do sell kits but they're pricey. The patterns are free if you're a member. |
Here are a bunch of FREE BOMs for you, Sooz. :-D
http://www.bomquilts.com/Free-BOM-Quilt-Patterns.php |
when you look at BOM's from on line shops the fabrics are included - each month you receive a pattern and fabric kit for that month's block-so yes they can wind up being rather expensive- sometimes you just want to make it exactly like it it- the first BOM i fell in love with cost me almost $400 by the time i had all 12 kits-patterns and finishing kit-
i decided i like to pic out my own fabrics and save $$ but often in you want to do one with just the patterns (not the fabric kits) you will be charged $60-100 just for the patterns. guess we have to pay for the convienience |
|
If you like applique, try www.fatcatpatterns.com. She starts at different times and they current month is free. If you really like one, she does sell the back ones..... I have started collecting the Fiesta one in full size and the bunny row by row.
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:54 AM. |