Rail Fence Won!
#1
I chose to make a Rail Fence Baby quilt for my first one. I bought fabric in aqua's and greens. (6colors + 2 extras for small and wider margin.) The lady at the fabric store helped me with the fabric selection. I was just going to do three colors but she said most do 6. (Two different blocks) It is going to be so pretty. But----- I did spend a lot of money. So, for my next project I will need to think less $ per yardage.
These are the stores I have in my area that carry fabric.
Walmart
Hobby Lobby
Heirlooms. (My purchase today)
What is the quality of Walmart and Hobby Lobby fabric?
Any other fabric I buy would have to be online.
Thanks again for your help, and I will post a picture when I finish, whenever that is! HA!
These are the stores I have in my area that carry fabric.
Walmart
Hobby Lobby
Heirlooms. (My purchase today)
What is the quality of Walmart and Hobby Lobby fabric?
Any other fabric I buy would have to be online.
Thanks again for your help, and I will post a picture when I finish, whenever that is! HA!
#5
Walmart can have fabric that is stiffer, but that is the sizing they use.
My first couple quilts I used Walmart fabric, and the seams Poped, it made me sick.
I have stayed with LQS, and some on line purchases. Today I purchased some Hancock, for pillowcases and boxers for my SIL.
The saying you get what you pay for is true. On the other hand, some good buys are Great buys.
Enjoy the Art!
Sue
My first couple quilts I used Walmart fabric, and the seams Poped, it made me sick.
I have stayed with LQS, and some on line purchases. Today I purchased some Hancock, for pillowcases and boxers for my SIL.
The saying you get what you pay for is true. On the other hand, some good buys are Great buys.
Enjoy the Art!
Sue
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Start paying attention to fabrics you like, the name of the manufacturer is often in the selvage. I have had very good luck sticking with name brands I like when I buy on line such as Hoffman, timeless treasures, bernatex, red rooster, kona bay, etc. I try to buy mostly LQS when I don't buy on line, I have been sorely disappointed with some JoAnne fabrics with quilts I made in the beginning fading terribly and the fabric literally falling apart. Some Walmart fabs are OK. I have used them for some homespuns if they felt right and were 100% cotton but I have pretty much quit buying my fabric from them too. I don't have a hobby lobby yet. Just saw a sign of one opening near by but really I prefer LQS with on line being second. Sometimes it is hard to tell the true color on line but I still manage to use it :-D
#8
I get fabric from Hobby Lobby quite often. It is as nice a LQS fabrics are. They carry Kona Kotton and some other name brands. There brand is by Brother/Sister. Not sure who makes it. Most of the time the fabrics are 30% off and every little bit helps.
For the longest time, our HL never got anything new in. But now they are getting in new lines and I love all of them.
For the longest time, our HL never got anything new in. But now they are getting in new lines and I love all of them.
#10
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'm probably going to get yelled at for this but when it comes to making quilts I get the best fabric I can afford.
I would rather have a small amount of quality than a large amount of junk.
I would rather have a small amount of quality than a large amount of junk.
There are lots of places online with good fabric at lower prices----like 4my3boyz.com(some at $2 per yd.) Not the newest and perhaps not exactly what you might rather have, but I got some lovely prints there recently at $2 yd. and free shipping!
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