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fabrics val right now skip to content val right now tag fabrics fabric quality for quilting published on june 12 2018 by valrightnow 10 comments my meter is in the middle this morning this morning i have been once again reading online about the difference between lqs and chain store fabrics my quilting has advanced to the point that i am more comfortable spending more money on the fabrics but curious if fabric standards have changed over the years and considering just how i should look at my fabric purchases having just finished a major quilting endeavor i cringe to think that it won t hold up over the years no matter what fabric is in it love sweat and much joy does indeed go into a big quilt project and it would be nice to know it will be around after a few washings i have learned to feel the fabric the hand of it the differences in thread count does it bounce back when you crush it in your hand and all those kinds of tests i have learned that it probably is a good idea to wash and press before using depending on the final use of the item being made these are all things that i knew from being a seamstress for years before taking up quilting i still find myself drawn to pretties in chain stores sales and simply the other part of quilting collecting fabrics using good fabric from a chain store sometimes fits the bill for me for backing for fun prints or for fillers also when testing a pattern or trying something new i might use a lesser quality yes i do have some fabric quarters that came from the chain store when i first started quilting and that don t compare they will have to be used for who knows what bookmarks bibs or nothing here are a couple of pictures grabbed from my stash this morning i know you would have to do the touchy feely thing but these are all a mix of fabrics from lqs chain store and even sheets i plan to use them all when i was reading online this morning i ran across this comment that i found compelling maryann had this to say don t be fearful buy what you like but pay attention to it if it is a cheaper fabric but you must have that color or that pattern just be aware of it s possible weaknesses example if it s not a good tight weave then don t use 1 4 seams use wider ones not all fabric is created equal but all fabric is wonderful and can be useful if you pay attention and get to know what you are working with quilting since 1975 and i think it helps to remember our grandmothers who made their quilts from shirts and dresses and flour sacks and hoarded every scrap that came their way your thoughts i would love to hear what you think sometimes i fear we become too snobby about everything in life forgive me no judgement intended let s just have fun and love what we do and remember be in joy and happy quilting share this email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading categories quilting tags blogging fabrics techniques thinking search for follow val right now on wordpress com subscribe to blog via email enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email email address subscribe join 240 other subscribers blog archives october 2018 september 2018 july 2018 june 2018 may 2018 april 2018 march 2018 february 2018 january 2018 december 2017 september 2017 august 2017 july 2017 june 2017 may 2017 april 2017 february 2017 january 2017 december 2016 november 2016 october 2016 september 2016 july 2016 june 2016 may 2016 april 2016 march 2016 february 2016 january 2016 december 2015 november 2015 october 2015 august 2015 july 2015 june 2015 may 2015 april 2015 march 2015 february 2015 january 2015 december 2014 november 2014 october 2014 blog at wordpress com subscribe subscribed val right now join 240 other subscribers sign me up already have a wordpress com account log in now privacy val right now subscribe subscribed sign up log in report this content view site in reader manage subscriptions collapse this bar loading comments write a comment email name website d design a site like this with wordpress com get started