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QuiltNGanny 03-12-2011 04:10 AM

I didn't buy any precuts and felt the way many of you do. Now I buy the precuts for my charity quilts, because they finish so much quicker. It's a great chance for me to work with colors and combinations I wouldn't normally choose and I get to donate the finished project. Most of them have turned out really well. I will soon have my quota of charity quilts finished for this year and will go back to working on the quilts I choose the fabrics, did the cutting, etc. I have developed a new respect for the precuts.

applique 03-12-2011 04:35 AM


Originally Posted by RST
Here's a really novel concept: there is no law that says you have to use the fabrics all together in one project. There is no law that says you can't mix and match with things from your stash. You can even get wild and crazy and mix and match between two fabric lines. You can banish the ugly ones to the scrap bin. It's fabric, just like all the rest of your stash, except packaged all cute.

I'm going to refuse to open another thread on pre-cuts until people think of new things to say about them. It's like Groundhog Day (the movie) around here.

RST

You need to start a thread on "what I have made from pre cuts!"

applique 03-12-2011 04:37 AM


Originally Posted by countryone77

Originally Posted by applique
I love the precuts in batiks for backgrounds. I always add in at least one other fabric in yardage to bring them together. It's a great way to get 40 different pieces without the expense of yardage.

How cool! And your appliqued dog is marvelous!!!!

Is your avatar also an appliqued quilt?

All machine appliqued with satin stitch. Thanks!

coletteelizabeth 03-12-2011 04:44 AM

I love them would never be able to afford the variety of fabrics from a range all matching, they are lovely to use with no waste. They also inspire me to do a range of patterns. Have bought mine from MSQCQ. All really lovely.

sewingsally 03-12-2011 05:17 AM

I don't buy precuts. Seems I always find so use for the left over scraps.

Rann 03-12-2011 07:11 AM

When I first started on my stash, I bought some charms. When they came I wondered just what to do with them. Won't buy any more--the first ones will never get used.

pawebdoctor 03-12-2011 10:26 AM

About five years or more ago a dear friend gave me a gift basket of individually tied fq's... needless to say they are still tied and in the same basket... they look so lovely, I can't bring myself to cut them up.

ufoqueen 03-12-2011 03:04 PM

Agree, Agree. I like to pre=wash, and those precuts are so hard to handle after washing, I know, use a bag, etc...I also enjoy the cutting process.

awf60 03-12-2011 05:14 PM


Originally Posted by luv-e
I guess I'm the "weird one".... I bought a turnover of Christmas Fabric and I love it!!!! I did the Stack and Whack from MQC on you-tube..... I love the way it is turning out...... I'm not able to afford to buy 42 different fabrics and this way is cheaper for me and no scraps!!

I guess I am weird also because I am a beginner quilter and I love the precuts.

mhansen6 03-12-2011 07:32 PM

I am with you. I do not buy or use precut fabric. It costs to much.


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