Cool Fabric Concept!

Honey Fork will sell you 9" of each color for $ 2.50. Might just keep you and DW out of the Poor House. I haven't gotten to hold this new line in my hands but have always been pleased with Blank Textiles fabrics. Polly

Makower (UK) and Hoffman (US) both do fabric called 'ombre'. This is more gradual colour change than your description sounds, but they are absolutely gorgeous and extremely useful for all sorts of situations. I have 'several' of each >g<

(If you bought a 'thin quarter' - i.e. cut off the bolt - you would get all four). . In message , Dr. Zachary Smith writes

I was with a friend who bought quite a bit of it. The LQS had a sample quilt someone had made, it was a log cabin variation. The shades are really beautiful, aren't they? Sherry

Several years ago, my corner store had a flat pack of the 'willow' shade cascade - I took it all! When I measured the length, I had about 4m and all for approx $10 Cdn...... if you want to know more about Karen Coombs:

All the current shadings of the fabric line are shown in her online store ......jennellh

Nice fabric, and great idea. Yes, I have used it in a couple of quilts. One of which was based on a pattern from our Pat on the Hill's book. (I need to get pics up..... sometime.) [that particular quilt took 3rd in the lqs's contest designed to encourage use of the Shade Cascade line. ] I also used it in a scrappy type quilt. A great way to get 4 different fabrics/colors of the same hue. The "division" line could also make an interesting stripe to use somewhere.

Pati, > Whilst shop-hopping today, we came across what DW & I both think is

Oh, I'd love to see it Pati (but I'm sure you know that!). I'll be patient, when you're ready... . In message , "Pati, in Phx" writes

I'm not patient about it; I want to see that quilt Now! C'mon Pati. Polly

Howdy!

When I worked at the lqs in another age... okay, it was 15 yrs ago... I first saw this type of tinting/shading on one piece, for quilt fabrics. One line was called "gradated" which I didn't even think was a word. Anyway, good for y'all for discovering something new. This is when a yard (at least) is called for. I can almost hear your stash moaning, "Feeeeeeed meeeeeee."

R/Sandy

I figured four yards *minimum* for any kind of substantial project (like bed-sized) assuming that the four yards are the "featured" color (s), and allowing for complements, afterimages, triadics, analogous hues, waste, borders, backing, what-have-you, etc. to make up the remainder. But then I always overestimate on materials. Haven't been sorry yet; it all gets used up somewhere as an accent/complement in some other project... The results are, we don't really have any kind of huge stash - everything gets used right down to the postage stamps...

Doc

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I saw these avertised somewhere a few days ago (I believe it was in a link on this group to a video on diamonds???). I searched around and I ended up ordering the jolly rolls from Honeyfork Fabrics (no affiliation yada yada yada, but very pleased with them!). THe rolls arrived in the mail today and I am thrilled!!! I LOVE the colors, the texture of the fabric is heavenly and now I'm trying to decide which color combo I want for the king size DWR that I have ruminating in my mind!

Claudia

Ok, I figured out (eventually) that there was a typo, and you actually meant "jElly rolls", so I tried to figure out what those were (please bear with the na=EFve newb). I've been able to ascertain that they are collections of fabrics 2-1/2" x [bolt width], but I haven't been able to determine how *many* of these strips comprise a "jelly roll", or can/does that vary? TIA

Doc

It varies, Doc. Many of them are a strip of 'every' fabric in a collection which sometimes is 40 or so. A word of warning, all jelly rolls are not equal. I was given 3 jelly rolls in patriotic prints for my soldiers quilts. Some of the fabrics are too sleazy for quilting; might be okay for supporting tomato plants. Seemed to me like a shabby trick to make a non-quilter think they were paying for all nice fabric when the innards were pitiful. So. Buyer beware. I think I can do that in Latin if anyone would be impressed. Polly

"Dr. Zachary Smith" Ok, I figured out (eventually) that there was a typo, and you actually meant "jElly rolls", so I tried to figure out what those were (please bear with the naïve newb). I've been able to ascertain that they are collections of fabrics 2-1/2" x [bolt width], but I haven't been able to determine how *many* of these strips comprise a "jelly roll", or can/does that vary? TIA

Thanks, Polly - Caveat Emptor. Your anecdote goes with what I was trying to say a while back about quality. Good to know that the number of strips may vary; I'll note that if I'm ever tempted to purchase such pastries. (Lessee... [2-1/2" =3D ~.07yd.] x $D.cc/yd. x # strips in roll... the mind boggles...) DW was commenting the other day about how the LQS had yards, FQs... all the way down to "morsels", "charms", & "postage stamps?" (yeah, I know -

1-1/2" sq.) She said the place would probably sell fabric by the thread if they could figure a way...

Now that I've seen images, I recognize having seen some jelly rolls in LQS without understanding what they were all about. Still seems "skimpy" to me, but I'm still used to thinking in terms of whole projects rather than stashes. Collecting for my CQ is gradually changing that, though I do find it frustrating - maybe I'll learn one day.

Doc

I won a Moda Jelly Roll in a magazine competition. It has 40 strips, all different but from the same range. If I bought a yard of each it would be £400!! I didn't want to find I only had enough for a tiny quilt so I solved the problem by buying a Jelly Roll book and choosing a pattern that uses one roll. I shall add a bit of a neutral cream I think.

Won't be starting it just now though - have to do a bit of finishing first, but the colours are gorgeous and its something I would never have bought myself, so a challenge.

Sally at the Seaside~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk

Roberta wrote:

Hi Roberta,

Marketing, marketing, marketing (translate: Money, money, money) I think the point is that it's a(nother) gimmick, since projects & books catering specifically to the concept have sprung up almost like an offshoot cottage industry...

I'm witcha all the way; I (probly) wouldn't trash one if given (unless the fabric was just garbage), and don't see the point either, but if it suits someone's project, budget, etc. - I just hope they get useful stuff instead of just a portion (getting ripped off...)

I'm still trying to get my head around whether FQs are really worthwhile or just another gimmick. I'm guessing that a lot of these smidgeon cuts began as a way to make remnants more profitable. Quilting began (as I understand it) as a way to make use of scraps and leftovers, and save money; a noble concept. But to *spend* money to BUY "scraps" from the git-go... just seems a little odd... even hypocritical? Ahh... capitalism!

Doc

Well, no, Doc, not exactly. I have the basics - hoooo-boy, do I have the basics. DOn't need any 'big' yards. It's fun to buy a collection of Fqs or a jelly roll now and then just to enjoy something new without having to add a room onto the house. It's sort of like adding some oatmeal or jalapeno to the meatloaf. Recently, Susan sent me some little pieces for my 'poofing' quilt and I enjoyed adding their spice too. Capitalism? Heck yes. I'm for capitalism. Count me in. Polly

"Dr. Zachary Smith" Marketing, marketing, marketing (translate: Money, money, money) I think the point is that it's a(nother) gimmick, since projects & books catering specifically to the concept have sprung up almost like an offshoot cottage industry...

I'm witcha all the way; I (probly) wouldn't trash one if given (unless the fabric was just garbage), and don't see the point either, but if it suits someone's project, budget, etc. - I just hope they get useful stuff instead of just a portion (getting ripped off...)

I'm still trying to get my head around whether FQs are really worthwhile or just another gimmick. I'm guessing that a lot of these smidgeon cuts began as a way to make remnants more profitable. Quilting began (as I understand it) as a way to make use of scraps and leftovers, and save money; a noble concept. But to *spend* money to BUY "scraps" from the git-go... just seems a little odd... even hypocritical? Ahh... capitalism!

I always do the math before buying a FQ, and occasionally have to laugh when 4 FQs cost LESS than a yard off the bolt (doesn't happen often, but more often that one might expect!)

Sometimes a FQ is really all you need, and lots of pe>Hi Roberta,