Quilt Kits: Friend or Foe?

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06-21-2010, 06:34 PM

#31

Jim's Gem

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Join Date: Jun 2008

Location: Camarillo, California

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I don't buy kits. I like to put my own fabrics together.

06-22-2010, 02:19 AM

#32

oneygirl

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Florida

Posts: 298

Too bad you washed your fabric and cut it. It would have been better if you looked the kit over thoroughly. You could have sent it back.

I like kits in certain instances because all of the fabric is in the kit except for the backing. My stash is big enough that I can swap out one or two fabrics if need be.

06-22-2010, 02:22 AM

#33

tmg

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Kimberly, Al.

Posts: 742

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkabasketlady

I've never bought a kit before because I like to pick my own fabrics & pattern. It's usually cheaper doing it this way too! I'm neutral!!

I'm the same way

06-22-2010, 02:36 AM

#34

Lisa773

Junior Member

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: NE Ohio

Posts: 170

I've never bought a kit, but could you use at least some of the fabric in the kit and purchase different fabric to coordinate with the kit? It would be cheaper than buying all new fabric. Just a thought.

06-22-2010, 02:44 AM

#35

KathyKat

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Wisconsin

Posts: 1,510

I have ordered 2 kits from Connecting threads and have been happy. I bought one at half off and the other at 40% off. I also bought coordinating fabric for the back from them and got 30% off on that. The fabric was great and plenty off it. The patriotic quilt fabrics looked a little darker than I saw on my screen but I still like them.

06-22-2010, 02:53 AM

#36

loishe

Junior Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Missouri

Posts: 158

I have purchased a few kits and so far really liked them. I have only purchased from quilt in a day and connecting threads. They were great!

06-22-2010, 04:42 AM

#37

Connie Merritt

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Dewittville, NY

Posts: 603

I have bought kits from Connecting Threads and I have been very pleased with the material and the colors. Also, there is always extra material after the cuttings. Very pleased with their products, materials, and service. Good thoughts to all.

06-22-2010, 05:08 AM

#38

Honey

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Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: Central Wisconsin

Posts: 1,660

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzeq

I bought a pre-cut kit from Hearthside Quilts (not affiliated) The fabric was somewhere between quilt shop quality and WalMart's. It was cut on straight of grain. They were generous with fabrics and lining. I'll do it again. Silvia

I have looked at their site and wondered about them. Now that I know that the fabric is ok, I will order one. Thanks for the info. If the kit is something that I really like, I will get it. I have bought several from my lqs and have been pretty happy with them. I did get one that was a little short, but with some rearanging it worked. But whenever I buy one, the pattern is included and shows the quilt in the fabric that I am purchasing. I usually wait until they are on sale so it doesn't bite quite so bad.

06-22-2010, 05:11 AM

#39

Ripped on Scotch

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Ontario Canada

Posts: 1,328

I have a few kits... but I have a tendency to put it all apart in the store before I purchase it. I know a few stores that make it up before hand so you see it all together and the kits are only with that material so that helps. My mother bought me a kit once, i don't think she will again, because I took to much joy in cutting off all the crane heads. I'm not a big fan of birds on a quilt apparently.

06-22-2010, 05:43 AM

#40

jeanneb52

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Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: long island ny

Posts: 1,337

Oh hell LIFE never looks like it does in the picture. I love kits as I don't have to worry about colors and values. I also love to do my own thing...So I vote both ways!