In case you did not know, I love Amy Butler fabric! Her fabric lines have a wonderful vintage feel with a modern flair… Recently at the quilt shop I work at, Cozy Cottage Fabrics, we got in 10 new bolts of a new color way of her “Charm” line. As I was going home that day from work, I jokingly said, “Well, I hope we don’t sell all that new fabric before tomorrow, because I have to have some!”
No, I don’t need more fabric, but I think this line is a “have to have”.
These bags are a few samples of Amy Butler's patterns made with her fabric lines.
Later that night, one of the staff from the shop called to tell me that a young girl had come in and bought over $600 worth of the “Charm” line. She told me that if I wanted some, I had better buy it soon--because there was hardly any left and that young girl was coming back for more!
I rushed down and bought one yard of each new fabric. Usually, I buy a fat quarter of new “have to have” fabrics until I decide what I am going to make with it. But, simply put, a “fat quarter” was not enough. I did not know what I was going to make, but…you know the story…I had to have more!
Many quilters buy “fat quarters” (an 18” x 22” piece of fabric) when they shop. A fat quarter gives you a nice big chunk of fabric, instead of a regular cut of a ¼ yard of fabric which measures 9” x 45”. Fat quarters are usually pre-cut and waiting for customers to “grab and go”. Fat quarters are a great way for quilters to “build up their stash”.
Basically, buying fat quarters from a quilt shop is like buying candy at a candy store. Fat quarters (You can also call then “cotton” candy, if you want!) are available in many beautiful colors and patterns and they are very tempting and hard to resist! One fat quarter can satisfy your need to buy fabric without spending a ton of money! (Usually, fat quarters are around $2.50 each.) But, watch out! You usually cannot buy just one!
I guess that young girl who almost bought all of my “Charm” fabric could not be satisfied with merely fat quarters either. She bought nearly 70 yards of “Charm”. And in case you are wondering…she is using her fabulous purchase to make cool, hip and “charming” diaper bags!
No, I don’t need more fabric, but I think this line is a “have to have”.
These bags are a few samples of Amy Butler's patterns made with her fabric lines.
Later that night, one of the staff from the shop called to tell me that a young girl had come in and bought over $600 worth of the “Charm” line. She told me that if I wanted some, I had better buy it soon--because there was hardly any left and that young girl was coming back for more!
I rushed down and bought one yard of each new fabric. Usually, I buy a fat quarter of new “have to have” fabrics until I decide what I am going to make with it. But, simply put, a “fat quarter” was not enough. I did not know what I was going to make, but…you know the story…I had to have more!
Many quilters buy “fat quarters” (an 18” x 22” piece of fabric) when they shop. A fat quarter gives you a nice big chunk of fabric, instead of a regular cut of a ¼ yard of fabric which measures 9” x 45”. Fat quarters are usually pre-cut and waiting for customers to “grab and go”. Fat quarters are a great way for quilters to “build up their stash”.
Basically, buying fat quarters from a quilt shop is like buying candy at a candy store. Fat quarters (You can also call then “cotton” candy, if you want!) are available in many beautiful colors and patterns and they are very tempting and hard to resist! One fat quarter can satisfy your need to buy fabric without spending a ton of money! (Usually, fat quarters are around $2.50 each.) But, watch out! You usually cannot buy just one!
I guess that young girl who almost bought all of my “Charm” fabric could not be satisfied with merely fat quarters either. She bought nearly 70 yards of “Charm”. And in case you are wondering…she is using her fabulous purchase to make cool, hip and “charming” diaper bags!
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Ah, would that I had $600 to spend on fabric! I'm a big Amy fan as well. Great blog - I'll be back!
Posted by: lindiepindie | December 7, 2005 1:06 PM
What is the history of the fat quarter? Anybody know when it started?
Love the blog - visit often!
Posted by: Terry | March 2, 2006 10:04 AM