Why do people buy a whole bolt of fabric?

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03-31-2012, 05:04 PM

#101

Ruby the Quilter

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I only buy the bolts of the white on white prints, and if I'm doing a big project for a room and need pillow shams.

04-01-2012, 05:07 PM

#102

stchenfool

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandma Peg

The only time I bolt a whole bolt of fabric was for background fabric and it was on sale.

I have to agree it needs to be on sale, maybe have in mind for a backing/border but after that I think I too would get tired of it!

04-01-2012, 09:09 PM

#103

chuckbere15

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The only time that I bolt a whole bolt is when a store was closing and it was ten dollars or that I absolutely loved loved loved the fabric and the pattern that I'm using it for requires fussy cutting.

04-02-2012, 07:48 AM

#104

babyboomerquilter

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I will buy a whole bolt if it is on super sale or I just love it! I figure I will use it for somthing down the road.

04-06-2012, 06:16 PM

#105

tadpoles_62

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i also buy whole bolts , great for backing , and cheaper

04-06-2012, 06:54 PM

#106

SuzieQuilts

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Our guild is having a bolt party this summer. Participating members are going to each buy a bolt of batik that is on clearance and then swap yard for yard with each other.

06-15-2012, 04:21 AM

#107

kuntryquilter

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I have bought whole bolts of muslin. I use it for backing small items such as placemats & table runners.

06-15-2012, 04:32 AM

#108

burchquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltinggirl

My favorite fabric line is Kansas Troubles. I always buy a whole bolt of wide fabric so I always have it on hand for my quilt backings. Plus, buying the whole bolt insures that I won't have to pay a higher price per yard when fabric prices increase. Just a personal preference for me.

Plus, if you end up needing more fabric, the dye lot matches. Take it from one who found out the hard way, if the dye lot is different, you're in a world of hurt!

P. S: I love, love, love Kansas Troubles, too! Yum!!! Plus the various collections all go together!

06-15-2012, 04:34 AM

#109

burchquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kuntryquilter

I have bought whole bolts of muslin. I use it for backing small items such as placemats & table runners.

I always buy my muslin by the bolt. I get a bolt of bleached & one of unbleached. I use it for almost all the backs on my quilts (unless CT has some good stuff on clearance) & nothing makes me madder than to run out when I'm putting a back piece together.

06-15-2012, 04:34 AM

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burchquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzieQuilts

Our guild is having a bolt party this summer. Participating members are going to each buy a bolt of batik that is on clearance and then swap yard for yard with each other.

That sounds soooooooooooooo fun! You're so lucky to belong to such a neat guild!