Shopping for Fabric
Shopping for fabric is one of the funnest parts of being a quilter, it can also be one of the more frustrating. So many patterns, colors, and options to choose from; how do I know which pieces will look the best for my project? How to choose fabric for quilting is something our friends ask all the time. There are countless ways to choosing fabric but we want to share the how Kay Koeper Sorensen chooses her fabric.
Choosing the Right Fabric
Following these simple guidelines should help the next time your staring at a wall of fabric and thinking – how to choose fabric for quilting.
To choose fabric for quilting you will want to choose fabrics that:
1. Include darks, mediums and lights
2. Include multi-color prints, prints with two colors and possibly prints that are what I call solid prints. These are fabrics that have one color but have texture added to them with a small print.
3. Plaids, stripes, checks and other geometrics can add interest to your collection.
4. Pick some bright colors and some dull subtle colors.
5. Fabrics should not be an exact match. It is better to be a variation of the colors.
6. And the most important rule: DO NOT PICK ALL YOUR FABRICS FROM ONE MANUFACTURER OR ONE COORDINATED FABRIC COLLECTION. If you do this all your work will be for naught as your finished project could look like you bought a preprinted panel!
Happy Quilting!
As read on: Quilts + Color