Having a huge stash can be a blessing and a curse. There’s no way I can justify buying fabric for a quilt when I have all the fabric I have. The problem I find myself facing is that it’s so easy to work off a whole bolt of fabric that I’m not using a lot of my cut fabric and it’s just sitting on the shelves while I go through the bolts. Quilts like the next one I’m making need 2-1/2 yards of blue and 3-1/2 yards of tan and 3 yards of burgundy and I don’t have those size pieces unless I work off a bolt. What’s a quilter to do?
I have enough cream and enough tan but for the burgundy, I’m going to use several different ones. I’ll use the one I like best for the border but each block will have a different burgundy . . kinda like I planned it that way.
The blue is giving me fits. I thought this was the blue I would use but it’s way too bright.
I want to use one blue, not a variety of blues. I’m not sure I’ve come up with the right one yet. Who’d ever have thought I’d have so much trouble choosing a blue? I’ll figure it out . . and if I can’t, I’m going to close my eyes and pick one because I’m fixing to start cutting!
Marie Mann says
Well, for my money, I love that mottled tealy blue on the top of the pile, BUT, I am a blue girl through and through!
Whatever you choose, even with your eyes shut, will be just right.
Marie
Johanna says
I find blues and burgundys very frustrating. I can never seem to find right ones. I’ve been hooked on my Kansas Troubles collection of fabrics since they seem to be what I’m looking for.
Missy says
I think navy blue would go great with that burgundy, if you have any. I’m doing the same thing, trying not to buy any material and just using my stash. It’s even harder when it is for clothes!
Mary C in WA says
Blues are as hard as reds. Have fun playing in your STASH!
Frieda Z says
I like the blue on the bolt best. Any of them will be great though. Have fun sewing today! 🙂
Sandy says
I also like the blue on the bolt. You are lucky you have so many to choose from. It will be pretty whatever you decide to use as you can’t go wrong with burgundy, tans and blues.
pdudgeon says
me 3 for the blue on the bolt!
Betty says
I agree with all of the comments. I also struggle with finding “just the right” blue….but then maybe that’s my problem…I love them all. You will find the perfect one no matter how you pick it.
Rebecca says
I’ve said it before: one reason I like scrappy quilts is that each fabric is less critical. I know you know this, so…good luck choosing! (I like the bolt fabric, also).
Janina says
Have you considered a tea dye for the too bright blue?
Sara in AL says
You are right that blue is too bright, unless blue is going to be the main feature. I like the one that is laying just under the bolt on top of the stack. I think that it will go very well with the variety of burgundys that you have laid out. JMHO.