The Fabulous Quilter’s Bundle

It will be the fourth time I’ve made this quilt. Which is a miracle! To tell you the truth, I’m not keen on making something repeatedly. It’s why my shop began with artsy one-of-a-kind patternless quilts.

But here I am, collecting fabrics to re-create the Seeds of Love sampler quilt.

Like I said last week, I was a wee bit overwhelmed with the number of fabrics I used in the original creation.

So, I went to my default fabric-collecting solution.

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The fabulous Quilter’s Bundle!

That, my friends, became a full-day journey of frustration!

I’d find a bundle that would catch my eye – But the price? Yikes. Another would look perfect, but with a second look? Not so much…

Let me tell you about quilt bundles.

If you’re a quilter, you know they are beautifully curated lines of fabric. In fat eighths, quarters, and sometimes 1/2 yards and even yard bundles. (And let’s not forget all those cute charm packs etc…)

Beautiful as they are, they have their pros and cons.

Here are some good reasons to pick up a bundle or two:

They are great stash builders
It’s a quick way to gather fabrics.
You’re assured they’ll “get along”.
They’re a great way to sample fabrics

Join in the fun and make this scrappy quilt.

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But of course, there is a downside!

They can make your quilt look – how can I delicately put this? Well, the best description is blah. Too much of the same. No pop.
Or? Way too busy.
And the prices? As I mentioned expensive – especially if all the fabrics don’t want to come to the party!
Large prints (in my opinion) aren’t useful in small cuts

Bottom line?

The bundle is terrific as a tool. But not a complete solution for a quilt.

In the past, I’ve bought a bundle or two to get the ball rolling on a quilt. But for the Seeds of Love quilt? I’ll take the extra time to curate my own collection of fabric.

What about you? What do you love or not love about quilt bundles? Let me know in the comments below. (Comments are open for 14 days)

Until next time, enjoy your day and the journey

Adele

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