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BTW - I didn't take Leslie's comments as being condescending - she's not
that type of gal. Just me and one of those mornings! -- Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals "Diana Curtis" wrote in message ... I dont think you can be helped if you can equate buying food with good material. Sheesh.. have you no prioritys woman? LOL Diana... ribbit, ribbit -- http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44 "Sharon Harper" snippity snippity snip To me one metre of that fabric equals food for a couple of days, or a pair of shoes for the kids, school supplies. Maybe it's a psychological thing - I just CAN'T pay it! Help me!!! -- Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals "Marijke" wrote in message ... "The HairyFacedOnes 'N Me" wrote in message ... .... I buy LQS nearly exclusively and feel very badly for those who can't afford to know the true joy of working with a quality product for quality results. And I cannot afford LQS fabric on *my* income, either, but I manage by cutting corners in other areas. It's worth it to me..... Oh, don't feel badly for me (and I suspect many others). That's exactly the condescending attitude that turns many people off of quilting. Who are you to feel badly if anyone chooses not to use LQS fabric? And by insinuating that it's a mere matter of cutting corners is even more insulting. People may be very well able to afford the fabric but make the conscious decision that they will not, for whatever reason they choose. And they need no-one to feel badly for them. I feel badly that people feel that there is only one way to do things and feel the that they need to feel badly for those who feel that there are other ways. Marijke |
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But, if I make my sweetie a quilt with fabric, he's likely to retaliate with
chocolate - best of both worlds! -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-Fang email address to reply "Sharon Harper" wrote in message ... LOL! What would you rather - a metrer of good material.....or the best chocolate money could buy? Interesting choice! -- Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals "Diana Curtis" wrote in message ... I dont think you can be helped if you can equate buying food with good material. Sheesh.. have you no prioritys woman? LOL Diana... ribbit, ribbit -- http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44 "Sharon Harper" snippity snippity snip To me one metre of that fabric equals food for a couple of days, or a pair of shoes for the kids, school supplies. Maybe it's a psychological thing - I just CAN'T pay it! Help me!!! -- Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals "Marijke" wrote in message ... "The HairyFacedOnes 'N Me" wrote in message ... .... I buy LQS nearly exclusively and feel very badly for those who can't afford to know the true joy of working with a quality product for quality results. And I cannot afford LQS fabric on *my* income, either, but I manage by cutting corners in other areas. It's worth it to me..... Oh, don't feel badly for me (and I suspect many others). That's exactly the condescending attitude that turns many people off of quilting. Who are you to feel badly if anyone chooses not to use LQS fabric? And by insinuating that it's a mere matter of cutting corners is even more insulting. People may be very well able to afford the fabric but make the conscious decision that they will not, for whatever reason they choose. And they need no-one to feel badly for them. I feel badly that people feel that there is only one way to do things and feel the that they need to feel badly for those who feel that there are other ways. Marijke |
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Diana Curtis wrote:....cut...
I cannot picture Leslie saying anything to anyone in a condescending way. She epitomizes the generous nature of most quilters everywhere. Diana Well said Diana, you took the words right off my key board! Hod do you do that? PAT, with nothing to contribute to the fabric discussions, but sticking up for charming Leslie, in Virginia |
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that is why I cannot get myself to buy online. I have to touch!
Taria wrote: Interesting. I think the most important part of buying fabric is to take time to learn what the feel of good stuff is. Every time I see articles or discussions like this one I wonder how did all those feed sack quilts last so very long? They are all the things the shouldn't be but still can be wonderful. I tend to buy fabric a lot of different places. Most of the time I do ok. I still say no matter what you buy if it goes in a sunny spot it is over, no matter how great the quality. Taria Marcella Tracy Peek wrote: I know we've debated chain store v. quilt shop fabric to death. :-) But, I came across an interesting article on the subject in an exerpt posted on Jane Sassaman's website (worth a visit all in itself) It certainly won't end the debate but it was interesting reading. http://www.janesassaman.com/special-...mony/colorharm onyexcerpt.html what do you think? marcella -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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I do buy fabric in my LQS. I didn't when I started quilting, since I was
in State College, nothing close by. I have fabrics bought back then that I would not use in a quilt now. They are loosely woven, transparent, or really stiff even after washing. Given the fact that I don't make that many large quilts, I can afford the good fabric, though maybe I should be trying to save for my old age... but it makes me happy and that doesn't always happen with stuff bought at Wall Mart of JoAnns... Kathy in CA wrote: Interesting article. However I do not expect my quilts to last 100 years. I want them to be used now, not saved forever. I can sew more and buy more for my stash if I can buy the cheaper fabric--$2 to $4 range. Expensive fabric in my book is reserved for special projects like a wedding dress. -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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Who is putting down others? I think the subject is interesting and
nobody needs to feel offended. The point is what your individual choice is, for whatever reasons, including economic, and how important it is for you that your quilts look this way or that other way.... nothing personal! Marijke wrote: There's a huge difference between people who put down others for buying less than LQS quality and using fabric that isn't really appropriate for quilting - such as sheer curtains. Honestly, I can't see how you can even compare the two and it doesn't change how I feel by one iota. -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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Me too, unless I've already fondled the fabric somewhere else. I
thought the article gave some good tips on things to look for in fabrics no matter where you choose to buy them. I didn't think it said anyone _had_ to stick to just one kind of shop. didn't think my posting would start that kind of discussion. ah well... marcella In article , "Dr. Quilter" wrote: that is why I cannot get myself to buy online. I have to touch! Taria wrote: Interesting. I think the most important part of buying fabric is to take time to learn what the feel of good stuff is. Every time I see articles or discussions like this one I wonder how did all those feed sack quilts last so very long? They are all the things the shouldn't be but still can be wonderful. I tend to buy fabric a lot of different places. Most of the time I do ok. I still say no matter what you buy if it goes in a sunny spot it is over, no matter how great the quality. Taria Marcella Tracy Peek wrote: I know we've debated chain store v. quilt shop fabric to death. :-) But, I came across an interesting article on the subject in an exerpt posted on Jane Sassaman's website (worth a visit all in itself) It certainly won't end the debate but it was interesting reading. http://www.janesassaman.com/special-...mony/colorharm onyexcerpt.html what do you think? marcella |
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And I have seen some cheap fabric that cost a bundle......at a quilt shop. So
it comes down to getting the best fabric you can, at a price you can/will pay. However, I do agree that working with cotton is much easier than poly blends, at least for quilting. Pati, in Phx |
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Yes. The greige goods/base fabric can be different. Even with the same info
printed on the selvedge of the fabric. Usually several levels of test runs are made when printing fabric. Pati, in Phx Laura Bartl wrote: I have a question relating to this - do/can manufacturer's print the same print to different qualities of base fabrics and sell them under the same names, for more or less, depending upon the outlet? Like I would put Laura's Daisy Print on high quality fabric to sell at an LQS and Laura's Daisy Print on lower quality fabric to sell at Wal-Mart? this is something I heard once that I found hard to believe, but what do I know? Watching the Cubs, trying not to puke. Ugh. ((( TIA! -- Laura Bartl http://mywebpages.comcast.net/laurabartl/index.htm "Marcella Tracy Peek" wrote in message ... I know we've debated chain store v. quilt shop fabric to death. :-) But, I came across an interesting article on the subject in an exerpt posted on Jane Sassaman's website (worth a visit all in itself) It certainly won't end the debate but it was interesting reading. http://www.janesassaman.com/special-...mony/colorharm onyexcerpt.html what do you think? marcella |
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that's why I need to touch Pati... that way it doesn't matter if it is
'supposed to be good' because it is at the LQS, you have the final check at the tip of your fingers.. ) Pati Cook wrote: And I have seen some cheap fabric that cost a bundle......at a quilt shop. So it comes down to getting the best fabric you can, at a price you can/will pay. However, I do agree that working with cotton is much easier than poly blends, at least for quilting. Pati, in Phx -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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