Trying to learn which fabric brands are best quality
08-09-2011, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Asking this is like walking into a bar and saying Ford or Chevy?
There will be tons of opinons. I'd say, if it feels good to you, it's OK.
There will be tons of opinons. I'd say, if it feels good to you, it's OK.
08-09-2011, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by clynns
I have more Moda than anything else. Second favorite would be RJR and anything Jinny Beyer.
I agree, lots of work- get the best you can afford.
That goes for thread also.
08-09-2011, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rose L
My rules of thumb...if you can see your hand through it...it's too thin. If you might snag it with your rings...it's too thin. I'm not a fabric snob and look for the best deals but I also want longevity in my quilts so if your iffy about whether it's good quality or not... leave it on the shelf. JMHO.
08-09-2011, 01:59 PM
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This is an interesting thread. I have never paid much attention to what brand or make the fabric here is, I usually go on what I like the look and feel of.
Unfortunately I can no longer afford to just go into a shop and purchase off the shelf as fabric in New Zealand is very expensive - roughly $25-$30
I have wanted to purchase online for a while, but had no idea what to start looking at. A few names have been mentioned more than once so think I will start with them. Thank you :)
Unfortunately I can no longer afford to just go into a shop and purchase off the shelf as fabric in New Zealand is very expensive - roughly $25-$30
I have wanted to purchase online for a while, but had no idea what to start looking at. A few names have been mentioned more than once so think I will start with them. Thank you :)
08-10-2011, 05:29 AM
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I usally only buy quilt shop quality also. I recently bought some DS quilts from Joanns and I think the quality is just as nice as some of the major brands though the thread count does seem a tad less but I am not really sure.
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