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Article #36: Quilting Fabric - The Personality Of A Quilt

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






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