How to Buy Quilting Material
Buying quilt fabric can be a fun task as you prepare for that perfect or specific quilt. Searching for the right fabric can also be frustrating if you can't find what you are looking for. There are a few tricks and tips to buying fabric for your quilt.
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Instructions
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Figure Out What You Need
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Decide if you are shopping for a specific quilt or to stock up for future projects.
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Look in your supplies at home to see what you already have.
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If you are shopping for a certain quilt, figure out the measurements of various fabrics that you will need, as well as thread and batting.
At the Store
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Look in the section of the store with the flannels or 100 percent cotton. These tend to do well when made into quilts.
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Find the colors that you like and that match each other. Most fabric stores sell bundles, called "fat quarters," that have fabric pieces in coordinating colors.
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Buy the amount you need for your quilt. The exact amount will depend on the size and style of your quilt.
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Go to the section of the store with the batting and pick out a large enough size for your quilt.
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If you do not have the correct color of thread at home, purchase some thread in a coordinating color. You might want to purchase several bobbins of the same color, to ensure that you have enough.
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Tips & Warnings
If you already have some fabric at home, just buy enough to complete the quilt.
There are many types of fabric that can be used for a quilt. If you have a little more experience with quilting, consider something a little more fancy, such as a satin.
Replenish your straight pins, rotary cutter and cutting pad. Make sure you have enough sewing machine needles if you are sewing your quilt by machine, or hand-sewing needles and thimbles if sewing by hand.
Have the correct measurements for your quilt. You wouldn't want to buy too little fabric, as it might not still be available if you need more later.
Keep in mind that the larger the quilt, the more material you will need. You will not necessarily need more cuts of fabric, just larger cuts.
If you can't find the fabric you want or need, look online. There are many websites that cater specifically to quilters and their fabric and material needs.
