tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196337009357860734.post642827568193905146..comments2023-12-05T10:06:39.966-06:00Comments on Mary, Mary Quite Contrary: Two of UsMary Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066177625064170284noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196337009357860734.post-30246790231748275972013-01-17T08:50:51.963-06:002013-01-17T08:50:51.963-06:00I usually buy half yard pieces. I don't find f...I usually buy half yard pieces. I don't find fat quarters very useful for much of anything, except applique. And frankly, I have enough fabric that I use leftovers from my stash for that. I throw interesting bits into a plastic bin labeled "Applique". I do not limit myself to plain fabrics. I am assuming that you mean tone on tones or solids. Nicely textured fabrics and interesting prints lend a bit of sparkle to a quilt. While quilt made entirely of solids can be stunning (Amish quilts, for example), I like some textural interest in most of what I make. Also I might buy just about anything if the price is right (i.e., cheap) and the quality is good. Then I will purchase 4-6 yds. and use for quilt backs, if nothing else. I know that fabric is much more expensive where you live (in England, I think?). Right now I am on a fabric diet, trying to use what I have on hand. It is having only marginal success, I might add.Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066177625064170284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196337009357860734.post-20440966916419908362013-01-17T00:11:23.793-06:002013-01-17T00:11:23.793-06:00a beautiful selection of colours I am envious w...a beautiful selection of colours I am envious when I see what others have in their fabric stash with just starting I have a limited supply. Advice Mary do you mostly buy fat quarters or what do you advise for me to increase what I have. I am coming round to the idea that plain fabrics have more use is this right? Maybe I will pose the question on my blog to get a range of ideas.<br />the long arm quilted block looks great and I am sure we will be delighted with the full quilt when you have finished it.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.com