How much to buy?
#1
How much do you buy when you add a piece to your "stash". I'm starting with baby sized quilts.
I am new to quilting so don't have a "stash" yet. I am starting a tradition of making a baby quilt for the new babies in the family. Knowing how much fabric to buy for the tops is the hard part for me. If I have a pattern planned I try and figure out how much for each color I need. But I want to keep an eye out for cute boy/girl fabrics. Is there a general "amount" 1/2 yd, 1 yd ect that will be enough for piecing a top of a baby sized quilt. If I find a piece of fabric I like with out having a actual pattern planned out yet?
I am new to quilting so don't have a "stash" yet. I am starting a tradition of making a baby quilt for the new babies in the family. Knowing how much fabric to buy for the tops is the hard part for me. If I have a pattern planned I try and figure out how much for each color I need. But I want to keep an eye out for cute boy/girl fabrics. Is there a general "amount" 1/2 yd, 1 yd ect that will be enough for piecing a top of a baby sized quilt. If I find a piece of fabric I like with out having a actual pattern planned out yet?
#2
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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It always comes down to preference..... but that said, if I really, really like the pattern I will buy what the pocketbook allows. I usually buy in the marked down section of LQS, so that would mean at least 2 yards if not what is left on the bolt. I know if I don't get all that I can then I won't find it if I need more. If it is just a 'nice' piece then I usually buy 1 yard. When the stores have FQ's on sale I will buy them, but usually I don't because sale yardage is cheaper.....
Good luck building your stash! Oh, and when you go to make your quilt with your stash...... you will find you will need to make a trip for another piece to match..... never fails.....
Good luck building your stash! Oh, and when you go to make your quilt with your stash...... you will find you will need to make a trip for another piece to match..... never fails.....
#5
If I can afford it and really like it, I try to get at least two yards. I use some when piecing the front and the rest for the backing. Even if it's something I'm just adding to the stash I still like to get 2 yds. You just never know when you might want to make two similar blankets from the same fabric---like for twins!
#6
I started only buying a yard of fabric that caught my eye.
These days, I buy two yards.
The most frustrating thing in the world is to run out of a certain fabric and not be able to find more.........the subject of my nightmares, I might add :P
These days, I buy two yards.
The most frustrating thing in the world is to run out of a certain fabric and not be able to find more.........the subject of my nightmares, I might add :P
#8
Primary colors and pastels can be used in a LOT of childrens quilts, so if I find a good buy I try and stock up.
The same with fabric that makes a cute backing.
Prints I usually buy atleast a 1/2 yd for each quilt, and fill in with the blenders.
The same with fabric that makes a cute backing.
Prints I usually buy atleast a 1/2 yd for each quilt, and fill in with the blenders.
#10
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Morganton, Ga
Posts: 944
I learned the hard way. I have wayyyy too many med. toned focus fabrics and too few dark and very light pull together pieces, consequently I always have to hit the LQS and buy more basics to complete projects. Now I look for the connectors and basics when I have some extra fabric cash.
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