Tips & Tricks...

About Fabric:

1.

Use Avery labels and print out a complete page with "PRESHRUNK" typed on each label.  Attach one to each of your prewashed fabrics.  If you wish, you may add the name of the shop where the fabric was purchased.

2.

Cut a fabric sample from all your fabrics to compile a record of your fabric stash.  On your page where you attach the samples, include checkboxes to indicate other details, such as: (IE. where fabric will be located, if pieces are large, FQ size, or scraps and when used up.)

3.

Keep a fabric diary. A great way to remember all your fabric colors. It is also a great tool to take with you to the store for fabric matching. 

4.

When bringing home new fabrics, put them together in a container or bag with a note saying where you bought them. Then add this information to the preshrunk label after washing. (IE. Jane's Shop)

5.

Have a digital camera?  Lay out the fabrics, write on a piece of paper where you got the fabrics and take a picture of both together. 

 6.

Use a recycled jar with lid, to put in fabric scraps as you cut out your quilt pieces. After the fabrics are put away you'll still be able to cut samples of the current quilt project. This way you have a record of the fabrics used in the project. Cut your samples 1"x3".

7.

Make a scrapbook page later!  With your precut fabric samples, you can later bring them out and proceed with the creation of a great scrapbook page.

8.

When deciding on fabrics for a new quilt project, try and stick with using fabrics in your stash.  You'll surprise yourself!  It is possible...

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Quilting tips... 

about fabric by Darlee Byron

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