tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post3684225430571523397..comments2024-03-28T02:13:11.697-07:00Comments on Blue Elephant Stitches: Acquiring Fabric {building a stash} Part 2Jolenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-19630213410093825152022-10-25T04:40:18.680-07:002022-10-25T04:40:18.680-07:00designer replica luggage i59 d5n99h5k08 replica ... <a href="https://www.dolabuy.ru/dauphine-c-157_158_374/louis-vuitton-designer-replica-monogram-dauphine-m20591m20395-collection-bags-p-4892.html" rel="nofollow"><strong>designer replica luggage i59</strong></a> d5n99h5k08 <a href="https://www.dolabuy.ru/clutchs-c-157_281_358/replica-hermes-handbags-jige-29cm-swift-leather-red-p-3364.html" rel="nofollow"><strong>replica louis vuitton bags o20</strong></a> s0y69f0j51 <a href="https://www.dolabuy.ru/bobby-c-157_224_265/replica-2020-christian-dior-bobby-cd-logo-black-bag-p-2050.html" rel="nofollow"><strong>replica wallets h62</strong></a> q8v67n4d57thasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444899028398321655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-86973290059131598792014-04-27T08:42:32.601-07:002014-04-27T08:42:32.601-07:00So blessed to have 5 quilt shops within easy drivi...So blessed to have 5 quilt shops within easy driving distance. One os only 5 min away from home! Thanks for your thoughts on amounts of fabric to buy. I've found 1 fat quarteris never enough, so your 1/2 yd minimum seems like a good idea. Also some companies only do one run of each fabric line so we need to make sure you have plenty to finish a quilt if you plan to take your time.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10654250844613197335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-90695629029761821502014-03-18T02:51:14.462-07:002014-03-18T02:51:14.462-07:00It’s an outstanding article in favor of all the we...It’s an outstanding article in favor of all the web guests; they will get benefit from it I am confident.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR0ESK0" rel="nofollow">Click Here</a>zacharyrizzutohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293899547395109546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-1410178117205994912013-07-19T03:29:35.469-07:002013-07-19T03:29:35.469-07:00To 95% I buy my fabrics online, because they are v...To 95% I buy my fabrics online, because they are very expensive here (Finland) and where I've tried to buy smaller cuts, it's 1 metre or nothing (slightly more than a yard...). The price combined with such a length would make it impossible for me to buy anything, so my first piece of advice is to research prices. Importing may not be as difficult as one first could imagine; worth researching. In fact, I should address the latter soon on my own blog.<br /><br />Basically, if customs catches a shipment with value over 20-something €, they will ask you to pay VAT which is 24% here. Even with a high shipping cost, closer to 20 USD these days, it's still worth it and this is how I've built my stash slowly but surely. I've focused on small cuts mainly and have a huge selection at this point.<br /><br />Another thing I want to emphasize to beginner fabric buyers is the size. I've only had one total shock as far as perception of print size goes, but since it was the first time I bought fabrics, it made an eternal impression on me. I thought the flowers were going to be smallish, but the pattern was humongous; what I had expected was a diameter of maybe 2'' and instead got 20''. Double-check the inch legend and if none is available, either ask the shop for more information or try a quick googling of manufacturer, then search for the specific fabric. I've rarely found fabrics without any hints on print size this way.<br /><br />If you want to make sure fabric colours go together, a tip is to compare relatively - in bundle photos. Some shops make their custom bundles and those are great places to see fabrics in relation to each other (colour, size) as well as get a quick idea of new fabrics to purchase. And since they have taken their own photos, you can be sure the colours you see in a bundle, which pleases your eye, will go together.<br /><br />If math isn't your strength, jump into calculations to save money. Pre-cuts are normally more expensive, so it's worth knowing what a quarter yard does well compared to a fat quarter, and vice versa. You can easily cut layer cakes (and charm squares) from fat quarters, but fat quarters might not always be what you want, if you're looking at the print direction.<br /><br />I'll stop myself now, because fabrics are a passion and I could be here tomorrow still.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-13078166319524946242013-07-17T09:16:52.712-07:002013-07-17T09:16:52.712-07:00You're right, I didn't mention precuts. T...You're right, I didn't mention precuts. They appeal to most people (including me) because they are all cut and ready to sew, and a wide selection of different fabrics that all coordinate. There are also many patterns that are geared to these cuts so they don't take a lot of planning or thinking.<br /><br />I do use them occasionally, but I tend to prefer to mix my own fabrics together, just because I really enjoy doing it! Also precuts are generally more $$ when you figure out the yardage. If the fact that they are coordinating and all cut and ready to sew is worth this $$ then by all means use them!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-44871522814995437102013-07-17T09:11:55.571-07:002013-07-17T09:11:55.571-07:00You are right! When free motion quilting, it'...You are right! When free motion quilting, it's smart to choose a backing and thread that blend well to hide those less than perfect stitches. If my quilt top is mainly white and light colors, then I know that I will be choosing a light thread for quilting. That means that I will also want to choose a lighter value backing so that the thread blends on the front and back of the quilt. If I am hand quilting, or doing straight lines then I don't worry about this as much since I don't mind these stitches showing a bit more.Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-43530096058811383612013-07-17T09:08:40.311-07:002013-07-17T09:08:40.311-07:00Thanks for the suggestion! I will try to touch on...Thanks for the suggestion! I will try to touch on these topics.Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-39262571353780574192013-07-17T09:08:02.720-07:002013-07-17T09:08:02.720-07:00Wow! I need a formula like that! Thanks for shar...Wow! I need a formula like that! Thanks for sharing.Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-59204304499035206812013-07-17T09:07:26.945-07:002013-07-17T09:07:26.945-07:00So interesting comparing prices! I've always ...So interesting comparing prices! I've always thought of Spoonflower as expensive and only purchase a small bit of something special, but it just depends on what you're used to! On the other hand, I agree that buying clothing from the second hand store makes amazing quilts! I've seen some great prints on shirts and blouses. The downside here is that clothes from the thrift shop are often more like $5. Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-22353112365615674192013-07-17T08:42:16.622-07:002013-07-17T08:42:16.622-07:00Yes, I'm leaning more and more towards bigger ...Yes, I'm leaning more and more towards bigger pieces on my quilt backs. I guess my quilt front are often quite busy so I like the look of a plain back. The extra width needed is always the problem though!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-70362874917867535632013-07-17T08:41:13.568-07:002013-07-17T08:41:13.568-07:00yes, she's great! I always love at least one ...yes, she's great! I always love at least one print in every collection.Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-45023745133673682972013-07-17T08:40:40.690-07:002013-07-17T08:40:40.690-07:00Thanks for your thoughts! It does feel sad to rel...Thanks for your thoughts! It does feel sad to relegate my loved fabrics to the bottom shelf cuz I'm bored by them. I know they don't have feelings, but still!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-15497087857994917072013-07-17T08:39:16.703-07:002013-07-17T08:39:16.703-07:00That's smart!That's smart!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-14219099420047869572013-07-17T08:38:46.893-07:002013-07-17T08:38:46.893-07:00Exactly! Sometimes you just don't know till y...Exactly! Sometimes you just don't know till you've seen and used it!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-76766576800253398412013-07-17T08:38:11.769-07:002013-07-17T08:38:11.769-07:00Oooo walking distance! This is too much for me, I...Oooo walking distance! This is too much for me, I'm so jealous!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-34664826019047421512013-07-17T08:37:38.293-07:002013-07-17T08:37:38.293-07:00A stash made only from Fat Quarters would be very ...A stash made only from Fat Quarters would be very frustrating! Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-40460413610865546742013-07-17T08:36:50.086-07:002013-07-17T08:36:50.086-07:00Oh, that's so neat to live close to the border...Oh, that's so neat to live close to the border! You'll save a bundle on shipping costs! And yes, practice makes perfect so definitely go do some shopping!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-24076101081117803332013-07-16T10:41:39.882-07:002013-07-16T10:41:39.882-07:00One more question... I didn't see where you ad...One more question... I didn't see where you addresses charm packs, etc, or collections, what are your thoughts? <br /><br />Thanks so much, SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987743902614293927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-54482798413218629752013-07-16T10:23:26.264-07:002013-07-16T10:23:26.264-07:00Very helpful, thanks so much! You mentioned not de...Very helpful, thanks so much! You mentioned not deciding on backing until your quilt top is finished. I am not a real confident free motion or other stitches, but I quilt all my quilts. Most are throws or baby. I tend to decide on a backing that helps my free motion not stand out:) does that make sense? What is your thoughts on the color of the pieced front, the color of the backing and what color thread to quilt with? Maybe this is too detailed a question, but thanks!<br />blessings, susanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987743902614293927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-70444259873682959872013-07-16T10:23:15.725-07:002013-07-16T10:23:15.725-07:00Very helpful, thanks so much! You mentioned not de...Very helpful, thanks so much! You mentioned not deciding on backing until your quilt top is finished. I am not a real confident free motion or other stitches, but I quilt all my quilts. Most are throws or baby. I tend to decide on a backing that helps my free motion not stand out:) does that make sense? What is your thoughts on the color of the pieced front, the color of the backing and what color thread to quilt with? Maybe this is too detailed a question, but thanks!<br />blessings, susanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987743902614293927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-31610853162913241962013-07-15T20:05:00.916-07:002013-07-15T20:05:00.916-07:00Thanks so much for the quilting 101!Please please ...Thanks so much for the quilting 101!Please please go over thread! I have to idea how to read sizes on quilts let alone know what size is best! You're awesome, thanks!!! yeissenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945549945712920355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-87468565164333895632013-07-13T16:03:52.405-07:002013-07-13T16:03:52.405-07:00Here's my recipe for fabric buying:
If I like ...Here's my recipe for fabric buying:<br />If I like it 30cm<br />If I really like it 1m<br />If I love and adore it and can't live without it 2.5m - this gives ample for borders and including some in the quilt if desired<br />For binding 1m (I can't pass up a great stripe for binding!)<br />For background 2m - of course it depends on what the quilt is, but a good start<br />And if you see something you like, buy it - it may not be available on your next visit!pandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-57937954773821526012013-07-13T05:37:23.658-07:002013-07-13T05:37:23.658-07:00What good suggestions on size and googling images ...What good suggestions on size and googling images of the fabric in another's project! I will have to consider voile. I have never used it before and your review is tempting.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02568944733073812787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-38682712882200551622013-07-13T02:06:36.582-07:002013-07-13T02:06:36.582-07:00Here in Australia quilting fabric is much more exp...Here in Australia quilting fabric is much more expensive (as Marianne pointed out) sometimes as much as $28 per metre. I like to purchase fabric at Spoonflower.com which can be as inexpensive as $16 per yard and I also buy shirts and skirts at thrift stores to cut up for fabric too (usually at $1 an item). In addition to these places you can try your local recycling centre, mine gives away clothes for free!Clairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818146879934401256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-49972126456946847442013-07-12T18:07:55.791-07:002013-07-12T18:07:55.791-07:00I might think to keep more large cuts on hand for ...I might think to keep more large cuts on hand for quilt backs. Sometimes a whole quilt back actually seems prettier than a pieced one. I tend to use not-favorite prints up quickly as quilt backs, but then I don't like my quilt backs as much... Rachel at Stitched in Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187626491695441387noreply@blogger.com