jcrow

I talked to my LQS owner yesterday about a fabric line coming in and I told her that on the QB there are quite a few women who buy whole bolts of fabric. She didn't know either. I have never bought a bolt. I like a fabric for one quilt and then I'm done with it. Don't want to use it again. But, if it's like Kona white or a nice black, I would buy a bolt, but never for anything else. So, why buy bolts of fabric? Making the same quilt for all your kids or grandkids?

quilt addict

I guess because you really love the fabric! I agree, the only ones I have considered buying a bolt is muslin. Have not done it yet though.

ptquilts

I used to buy whole bolts but I was getting them wholesale. Used them for backings/binding/borders to go with my scrappy quilts.

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.

ksdot417

I bought a whole bolt when I started making a quilt for my bedroom. I wanted to make matching pillows and valances, etc. and was unsure of how much I would need. I really liked the fabric so I figured I could always use it somewhere else.

Fraew

I have only bought bolts of RK Kona. Like you said, when i'm done, I'm done.

piepatch

Why buy a whole bolt of fabric? My neighbor says it is "fabric mania". She says you get into a fabric shop, see a fabric you like, and you become manic and can't leave without the whole thing.............then sometimes you get home and settle down, and wonder why you bought it.

CarrieC

I've bought whole bolts of muslin to hand dye. I've also bought a whole bolt of a fabric that I loved so much. I got tired of it after a while!

Scissor Queen

Most bolts are 15 yards or less. If you want it for the focus, borders and backing of a queen size quilt that could be 12 to 13 yards of fabric. Add a couple of pillow cases or pillow shams and you've probably got just a little bit left out of 15 yards.

Grandma Peg

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