| A handmade quilt is a thing of beauty; not just for the | | | | fabric. To ensure that you produce a quilt that can be |
| technical skill that it so clearly requires, but also for the | | | | enjoyed for years - and even kept for generations - |
| passion required by the quilter to produce such a | | | | you must be sure that the craftsmanship of the fabric |
| beautiful result. In all ways, a quilt reflects the love and | | | | is superior. While you can easily order quilting fabric |
| personality of its maker; and nowhere is that more | | | | online, you may not be getting the highest quality quilting |
| evident than in the choice of quilting fabric. | | | | fabric. Give Internet companies a trial run by ordering |
| The choosing of quilting fabric is by far the most | | | | swatches of fabric so you can examine the quality up |
| important element of quilting. The quilting fabric is largely | | | | close. Once you establish a relationship with a |
| chosen based on the ultimate use for the quilt. For a | | | | reputable online company you can comfortably |
| quilt being designed as a baby gift, often pastel fabrics | | | | continue to order from them. Fabric stores are a more |
| are chosen; bolder quilting fabric is often chosen for | | | | traditional way to shop for quilting fabric and you can |
| the design of a decorative quilt that will be hung to | | | | easily choose quality materials with the help of a |
| complement a room; themed quilting fabric can be | | | | knowledgeable store employee. |
| chosen for a specialty quilt designed to commemorate | | | | Don't neglect the quilting thread when shopping for |
| a special event. | | | | quality materials. The role of the quilting thread, after all, |
| The texture of the quilting fabric is also important - soft | | | | is to hold the quilt together. Quality quilting fabric will |
| and supple, boldly textured, warm and cozy, or smooth | | | | ultimately mean very little if the thread binding it is of |
| and sophisticated. The texture of the quilting fabric | | | | poor quality. |
| speaks of the quilt's personality and the way it will be | | | | The quilting fabric you choose will determine your final |
| used in its lifetime. Most quilters prefer to use 100% | | | | product. If you choose wisely, your quilt will reflect all |
| cotton quilting fabric because of its ease of care. | | | | the care and attention you put in to choosing the |
| Just as important, however, is the quality of the quilting | | | | appropriate materials. |