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Does anybody buy them?
My maths gene isn't working this evening and I'd appreciate other people's input. I've got some lovely patterns for charm squares and like the idea of having a whole line of coordinating fabrics to play with. The only thing is, I'm reckoning that it's heaps cheaper to buy yardage and cut your own squares. Same with jelly rolls, same with layer cakes etc. Are there shops who'll cut a 5", 10" or 15" strip of fabric across the width of a bolt for you? Anyway, I'd really like to hear what other people have done with pre-cuts and I'm busting to be given permission to buy some! Hoping my brane phog clears up soon: I have Stuff to Do! -- Trish Brown {|:-} Newcastle, NSW, Australia |
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Hi Trish,
I agree with you. I actually bought 20cm of each of the spotted material I wanted and did my own for a quilt. Some quilt shops have a minimum cut - 20cm I think and I know Spotlight does so it's worth asking. Di Vic Aust "Trish Brown" wrote in message eb.com... Does anybody buy them? My maths gene isn't working this evening and I'd appreciate other people's input. I've got some lovely patterns for charm squares and like the idea of having a whole line of coordinating fabrics to play with. The only thing is, I'm reckoning that it's heaps cheaper to buy yardage and cut your own squares. Same with jelly rolls, same with layer cakes etc. Are there shops who'll cut a 5", 10" or 15" strip of fabric across the width of a bolt for you? Anyway, I'd really like to hear what other people have done with pre-cuts and I'm busting to be given permission to buy some! Hoping my brane phog clears up soon: I have Stuff to Do! -- Trish Brown {|:-} Newcastle, NSW, Australia |
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On Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:55:34 -0600, Trish Brown wrote
(in article om): Does anybody buy them? My maths gene isn't working this evening and I'd appreciate other people's input. I've got some lovely patterns for charm squares and like the idea of having a whole line of coordinating fabrics to play with. The only thing is, I'm reckoning that it's heaps cheaper to buy yardage and cut your own squares. Same with jelly rolls, same with layer cakes etc. Are there shops who'll cut a 5", 10" or 15" strip of fabric across the width of a bolt for you? Anyway, I'd really like to hear what other people have done with pre-cuts and I'm busting to be given permission to buy some! Hoping my brane phog clears up soon: I have Stuff to Do! I've never done the math, but I'd guess it is heaps cheaper. But I'll admit, I sometimes can't resist the charm packs. And this fall I fell in love with a line and bought a jelly roll. As soon as I'm finished with this Xmas quilt, I'm working on the quilt from my jelly roll. Maureen |
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With only one exception, I never buy fabric that is pre-cut, and that
is because I always wash fabrics before using them. I was all the sizing OUT before I work with fabric, and want to be sure about any bleeding dye issues. The only exception I make, and that is extremely rare, is that I might buy a jelly roll on close-out price and use it for a machine-pieced log cabin. |
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Yardage is always cheaper, unless they're having a clearance sale on
the packs. Sometimes the more straightforward merchants even label charm packs and such with the equivalent total yardage. I am seldom tempted to buy these things, but I will buy FQ packs. A shop might not be willing to cut only 5", but they should be happy to give you anything over 9" (a quarter yard). Anyhow, if it's permission you want, I hereby grant you license to buy any pre-cut packs your heart desires! Even if you don't "need" them! After all, everybody needs scraps. Roberta in D, Queen of the Scrap Heap On Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:55:34 +1100, Trish Brown wrote: Does anybody buy them? My maths gene isn't working this evening and I'd appreciate other people's input. I've got some lovely patterns for charm squares and like the idea of having a whole line of coordinating fabrics to play with. The only thing is, I'm reckoning that it's heaps cheaper to buy yardage and cut your own squares. Same with jelly rolls, same with layer cakes etc. Are there shops who'll cut a 5", 10" or 15" strip of fabric across the width of a bolt for you? Anyway, I'd really like to hear what other people have done with pre-cuts and I'm busting to be given permission to buy some! Hoping my brane phog clears up soon: I have Stuff to Do! |
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In article om,
Trish Brown wrote: Does anybody buy them? My maths gene isn't working this evening and I'd appreciate other people's input. I've got some lovely patterns for charm squares and like the idea of having a whole line of coordinating fabrics to play with. The only thing is, I'm reckoning that it's heaps cheaper to buy yardage and cut your own squares. Same with jelly rolls, same with layer cakes etc. Are there shops who'll cut a 5", 10" or 15" strip of fabric across the width of a bolt for you? Anyway, I'd really like to hear what other people have done with pre-cuts and I'm busting to be given permission to buy some! Hoping my brane phog clears up soon: I have Stuff to Do! I do buy plenty of pre-cuts. It's an easy way to get one of every print/color from a collection. Most times the shops near me get some of a line of fabric but rarely all of it so I couldn't even easily buy a piece of each if I wanted. Here, most shops require a purchase of at least 1/4 yard (9 inches) and then in set fractions of a yard not by the inch. If all I wanted was one 5" square of each then I would have a whole lot of leftover fabric. If I wanted to cut my own layer cake (10" square) I'd have to buy 1/3 yard (12" inches) so again, lots of extra fabric purchased. Some people would love that extra fabric. I am not one of those people :-) We're all different in what we like to have hanging around. Also, while the cost of a pre-cut is greater than the per yard cost of fabric, you are also paying for the labor of having it all cut for you as well as the convenience of getting the whole collection easily rather than having to run to multiple stores or wait for mail order. That's a cost too. marcella |
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As to charms and jellyrolls - they are a wonderful opportunity to see the
entire line. Yes, indeed. And if you're creating something important you will want to put them in little lingerie bags and launder them. Some times I don't bother, rarely, they bleed but it's just a crib quilt and usually no real harm is done. You sure wouldn't want to risk that if you had a serious production going. Polly "Marcella Peek" wrote in message ... In article om, Trish Brown wrote: Does anybody buy them? My maths gene isn't working this evening and I'd appreciate other people's input. I've got some lovely patterns for charm squares and like the idea of having a whole line of coordinating fabrics to play with. The only thing is, I'm reckoning that it's heaps cheaper to buy yardage and cut your own squares. Same with jelly rolls, same with layer cakes etc. Are there shops who'll cut a 5", 10" or 15" strip of fabric across the width of a bolt for you? Anyway, I'd really like to hear what other people have done with pre-cuts and I'm busting to be given permission to buy some! Hoping my brane phog clears up soon: I have Stuff to Do! I do buy plenty of pre-cuts. It's an easy way to get one of every print/color from a collection. Most times the shops near me get some of a line of fabric but rarely all of it so I couldn't even easily buy a piece of each if I wanted. Here, most shops require a purchase of at least 1/4 yard (9 inches) and then in set fractions of a yard not by the inch. If all I wanted was one 5" square of each then I would have a whole lot of leftover fabric. If I wanted to cut my own layer cake (10" square) I'd have to buy 1/3 yard (12" inches) so again, lots of extra fabric purchased. Some people would love that extra fabric. I am not one of those people :-) We're all different in what we like to have hanging around. Also, while the cost of a pre-cut is greater than the per yard cost of fabric, you are also paying for the labor of having it all cut for you as well as the convenience of getting the whole collection easily rather than having to run to multiple stores or wait for mail order. That's a cost too. marcella |
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Yes - I've used these a lot lately, primarily when I've specifically
needed strips or squares. It does save me from doing all that cutting, and that's worth something. I won't wash them, though ... I do like to have the fabric flat when sewing, so imagine the ironing time - it ain't happening So, I will launder after the quilt is finished and toss in a few Color Catchers depending on the size of the quilt. Those things are worth their weight in gold! -Irene (who had carpel tunnel surgery last Thursday and am way behind on reading ths posts) "Marcella Peek" wrote in message ... In article om, Trish Brown wrote: Does anybody buy them? My maths gene isn't working this evening and I'd appreciate other people's input. I've got some lovely patterns for charm squares and like the idea of having a whole line of coordinating fabrics to play with. The only thing is, I'm reckoning that it's heaps cheaper to buy yardage and cut your own squares. Same with jelly rolls, same with layer cakes etc. Are there shops who'll cut a 5", 10" or 15" strip of fabric across the width of a bolt for you? Anyway, I'd really like to hear what other people have done with pre-cuts and I'm busting to be given permission to buy some! Hoping my brane phog clears up soon: I have Stuff to Do! I do buy plenty of pre-cuts. It's an easy way to get one of every print/color from a collection. Most times the shops near me get some of a line of fabric but rarely all of it so I couldn't even easily buy a piece of each if I wanted. Here, most shops require a purchase of at least 1/4 yard (9 inches) and then in set fractions of a yard not by the inch. If all I wanted was one 5" square of each then I would have a whole lot of leftover fabric. If I wanted to cut my own layer cake (10" square) I'd have to buy 1/3 yard (12" inches) so again, lots of extra fabric purchased. Some people would love that extra fabric. I am not one of those people :-) We're all different in what we like to have hanging around. Also, while the cost of a pre-cut is greater than the per yard cost of fabric, you are also paying for the labor of having it all cut for you as well as the convenience of getting the whole collection easily rather than having to run to multiple stores or wait for mail order. That's a cost too. marcella |
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IMS ... -Irene (who had carpel tunnel surgery last Thursday and am way behind on reading ths posts) Hope you are recovering from your surgery! Barbara in FL |
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