Industrial societies work against the clock and time is scarce.
Fabric and decorator companies now take the time to select fabric colors and patterns and cut them into different sizes to save consumers time.
Yes, it costs more, but people like the convenience and time saving features.
Quilting fabrics of precut quarters and charm packs are popular.
Have you seen the new precut fabrics which are designed to save time, provide convenience, and are color coordinated? These bundles of fabrics are called fat quarters, charm packs, and other creative names depending on the manufacturer or fabric originating company.
Border strips are also precut and may be called a jelly roll or a dessert roll depending on their width size.
The sizes will vary.
These strips are also used within the quilt separating the individual blocks.
The fat quarter refers to fabrics that are cut in quarter yard units and measure approximately 18" x 22".
These large square cuts are for larger faster projects, such as a bedspread cover.
The charm pack which measures 5" x 5" and refers to each square of fabric being different from each other.
Why is each square a different print? That is a good question.
These fabric squares are arranged by color in the design process and even though there are no duplicates the quilt completes a "charming" and beautiful work of art.
Both textile designers and manufacturers select fabrics and colors for precut fabrics.
Some people have difficulties color coordinating their fabrics and appreciate their efforts.
Quilting stores are also starting to cut squares and color coordinating for their customers.
As you shop in the quilting section of the store you will notice the large variety of fabric selections.
And if you love fabrics, as many quilters do, you will start your collection immediately.
Because these fabrics are so beautiful it is to your financial advantage to bring a written list of your needs in order to control your purchasing impulses.
You can make your own square cuts of any size you wish and make up your own identifying names.
After cutting your squares, bundle them, and set aside until ready to sew.
If storing for a short time plastic containers will be fine.
If storing for a very long time, do not store in plastic.
Keep containers away from direct sunlight as the light will fade the fabric.
Traditional quilters prefer one hundred percent cotton fabric.
Nowadays you can shop in any fabric store or quilting shop and see many new patterns or solid colors of cotton fabric specially selected and designed for quilting enthusiasts.
Shop by the yard for quilting fabrics or purchase precut quarters, charm packs, jelly rolls, dessert rolls and many others.
Fabric and decorator companies now take the time to select fabric colors and patterns and cut them into different sizes to save consumers time.
Yes, it costs more, but people like the convenience and time saving features.
Quilting fabrics of precut quarters and charm packs are popular.
Have you seen the new precut fabrics which are designed to save time, provide convenience, and are color coordinated? These bundles of fabrics are called fat quarters, charm packs, and other creative names depending on the manufacturer or fabric originating company.
Border strips are also precut and may be called a jelly roll or a dessert roll depending on their width size.
The sizes will vary.
These strips are also used within the quilt separating the individual blocks.
The fat quarter refers to fabrics that are cut in quarter yard units and measure approximately 18" x 22".
These large square cuts are for larger faster projects, such as a bedspread cover.
The charm pack which measures 5" x 5" and refers to each square of fabric being different from each other.
Why is each square a different print? That is a good question.
These fabric squares are arranged by color in the design process and even though there are no duplicates the quilt completes a "charming" and beautiful work of art.
Both textile designers and manufacturers select fabrics and colors for precut fabrics.
Some people have difficulties color coordinating their fabrics and appreciate their efforts.
Quilting stores are also starting to cut squares and color coordinating for their customers.
As you shop in the quilting section of the store you will notice the large variety of fabric selections.
And if you love fabrics, as many quilters do, you will start your collection immediately.
Because these fabrics are so beautiful it is to your financial advantage to bring a written list of your needs in order to control your purchasing impulses.
You can make your own square cuts of any size you wish and make up your own identifying names.
After cutting your squares, bundle them, and set aside until ready to sew.
If storing for a short time plastic containers will be fine.
If storing for a very long time, do not store in plastic.
Keep containers away from direct sunlight as the light will fade the fabric.
Traditional quilters prefer one hundred percent cotton fabric.
Nowadays you can shop in any fabric store or quilting shop and see many new patterns or solid colors of cotton fabric specially selected and designed for quilting enthusiasts.
Shop by the yard for quilting fabrics or purchase precut quarters, charm packs, jelly rolls, dessert rolls and many others.
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