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How to Pick Fabric for a Quilt

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Have you ever wondered how to pick out fabrics for a quilt?  This helpful tutorial from Polka Dot Chair has got you covered.

The article goes into details about a number of questions quilters may have.  They include:

  • Where Should I Get My Fabric?
  • What Colors Should I Use?
  • What Should I Use for the Background?
  • How Much Should I Buy?
  • What is a Fat Quarter Pack?

All of these questions are answered in the article.  You will also find lots of lovely photographs showing off all kinds of fabric and all kinds of combinations.

Picking out fabrics for a new quilt can be daunting for both new and experienced quilters.  This article is a nice resource for all of us.

Before you head out to your local quilt shop or start surfing the internet you may want to check out this tutorial first.

You can find it here: How to Pick Fabric for a Quilt

[photo from Polka Dot Chair]

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Free GO! Diamonds in the Rough Wall Hanging Pattern

The GO! Diamonds in the Rough Wall Hanging Pattern shows just how dramatically clever colour placement can transform a traditional quilt block.

Designed by Lissa LaGreca of Lovingly Lissa, this 30-inch square wall hanging uses the GO! Double Star 10-inch Finished Die. Although the entire project is cut using one Block on Board die, the finished layout creates a sparkling diamond design that looks wonderfully intricate.

I love the potential for experimenting with colour. Choose rich jewel tones for a gemstone effect, bright modern fabrics for something bold or soft neutrals for a more understated wall hanging.

The pattern is currently available as a free download for AccuQuilt members. You will need a free account and the GO! Double Star 10-inch Finished Die to make it.

This is a lovely smaller project for trying the Double Star die without committing to a full quilt. At 30 x 30 inches, it is large enough to make an impact but still manageable to piece, quilt and display.