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My guide to buying quality fabric

April 29, 2015

The world of fabric can be seriously overwhelming. There are SO MANY PRETTY THINGS! Get my guide to buying fabric here, and you will learn my method of curating fabrics that work for me.

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KayApril 29, 2015 - 2:35 am
This is a great post. I love Liberty too and would rather have something I love and will use carefully. I have previously bought fabric that was on sale because sit was a good price and then never used it. Now I am more careful with my money and fabric choices.ReplyCancel
Elizabeth JApril 29, 2015 - 12:13 pm
Great points! I myself am wary of “fabric clubs”. They sound really great, and I joined one for a year. I ended up spending money on fabric I didn’t love and have not used to this day! Then you have to resell it, or make a scrap quilt with all of your not-loved fabrics. Not fun at all!ReplyCancel
IvyApril 29, 2015 - 4:18 pm
Thank you for this. I am trying to be more of a curator, too.ReplyCancel
Lisa ClarkApril 29, 2015 - 4:40 pm
Thank you! I love all of your points.ReplyCancel
Carolynne GordonMay 1, 2015 - 7:09 am
Enjoyed the sentiments in this post. My mother was a fabric hoarder, and when she died we had to dismantle her sewing room. Aaaargh. I decided that day not to collect anything anymore. I became a quilter and learnt to trust that I would find what I needed, when I needed it. It’s become a metaphor for living. And as I buy second hand fabrics, mostly, from markets and thrift shops, it tests the premise further. And it generally works for me. Good luck, good nouse, along with a bit of magic.ReplyCancel
Letting go of burden of supermom: when life and crafting collide » Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogFebruary 14, 2017 - 6:42 pm
[…] I know this was a long post, but it is something that has been weighing heavily on my heart. I wish I would have had someone tell me this years ago when I was just discouraged and not doing anything well. Just remember it’s all a process, and your life and family is unique. If you could use some advice and encouragement about buying fabric (because the temptation to have every new line is real!), you can read this post about responsibly buying fabric. […]ReplyCancel
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Thank you for such a wonderful post. :)ReplyCancel

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April 28, 2015

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Welcome, DuckaDilly + giveaway and sale!!!

April 24, 2015

I am so excited to introduce to you my newest sponsor, DuckaDilly! I’ve gotten to know Lesley, the mastermind behind this beautiful Liberty shop through Instagram, and I’m just thrilled to be partnering up with her through Olivia Jane Handcrafted! She was kind enough to write up a little shop bio for me: It all...

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Julianna @ Sewing Under RainbowApril 24, 2015 - 5:09 am
If I’m lucky Ducky:), I would use gift certificate to get Rainbow Stash Pack. But other Liberty bundles are tempting me a lot too!ReplyCancel
Sarah DayApril 24, 2015 - 8:36 am
I am desperate to make a Wiksten tank out of Karter (A) from the Spring Summer 2015 collection. Selfish sewing is a million times more fun in a Liberty print!ReplyCancel
Sarah M.April 24, 2015 - 9:39 am
I would buy some fat sixteenth scrap bundles. I think I could eek out a tiny Storybook Woods bonnet by Alicia Paulson out of each one!ReplyCancel
SaraApril 24, 2015 - 9:59 am
Tana lawn! Building my stash to make a quilt!ReplyCancel
TeriApril 24, 2015 - 10:09 am
Oh, I would love a fat quarter bundle so I could make a quilt for my baby girl! I love perusing this shop and dreaming of buying all the Tana lawn.ReplyCancel
Sarah RussettApril 24, 2015 - 10:17 am
What a fantastic giveaway! I would buy yardage for some dress patterns I want to make. Or jersey for tee shirts.ReplyCancel
EmileeApril 24, 2015 - 10:44 am
Wow! I kept hitting the wrong buttons apparently-that is supposed to be I not in and an exclamation point not a question mark!!!!ReplyCancel
CarmenApril 24, 2015 - 11:07 am
Oh, that’s a difficult question — I’d be really torn between a larger cut for clothing and some FQs so that I can admire them as a stack. But for now, I’ll say a cut of the Wildflowers print for a top! Thank you for the amazing giveaway — fingers crossed!ReplyCancel
Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 24, 2015 - 11:14 am
If I won, I would choose a Liberty jelly roll to make a Fancy Fox quilt.ReplyCancel
Gretchen DixonApril 24, 2015 - 11:18 am
I would get a Libery bundle to add to my stash for EPP!! The classics are my favorites. It’s probably because my mother always bought my sister and I a smocked Liberty Lawn dress for our Easter dresses when I was growing up. Liberty Lawn was in my vocabulary before I even knew what it was! I still remember how soft they were!!ReplyCancel
mjbApril 24, 2015 - 11:46 am
I’ve been collecting a stack of Liberty prints so I’d add to my collection for more variety!ReplyCancel
Andrea MApril 24, 2015 - 11:53 am
I would purchase some Liberty, of course! I have yet to make that indulgence. :)ReplyCancel
jennyApril 24, 2015 - 11:53 am
i think i would like to buy backing for my stampalong quilt…but if i were brave, id go for some fleece for a Linden sweatshirt I dont own a pattern for and doubt i have the skill to sew!!ReplyCancel
IvyApril 24, 2015 - 12:13 pm
That would be awesome! I’ve purchased from Duckadilly before! Love that shop! I would get those two tree prints you have in the first and second photos, and then possibly something else, too!ReplyCancel
ShannonApril 24, 2015 - 1:34 pm
I love that Alice in Wonderland purple blue and green bundle!ReplyCancel
Sarah J.April 24, 2015 - 2:11 pm
Gah- how can I choose!? I would aim for something yellow (nice yellows are hard to find!) and definitely something for me (not greedy, just going to wear it longer than my 5 year old!). Thanks for such a generous giveaway!ReplyCancel
Katy MApril 24, 2015 - 2:53 pm
What an amazing store – really hope I’m lucky! I think I’d choose a Jelly Roll in Soft Rainbow but it’d probably take me ages to finally decide!ReplyCancel
LeeApril 24, 2015 - 4:14 pm
I adore the rainbow stash and the cute tea/coffee fabric! thank you!ReplyCancel
JessicaApril 24, 2015 - 5:32 pm
I would love a Tana Lawn jelly roll!ReplyCancel
Dot HApril 24, 2015 - 5:49 pm
I would like a couple of the Stash Packs.ReplyCancel
Linda WebsterApril 24, 2015 - 6:49 pm
I love the Alice in Wonderland fabrics. I’d love to use them to make a wall quilt for my kitchen.ReplyCancel
Mariann BondApril 24, 2015 - 7:02 pm
Patterns, and fabric, and bundles… Oh my!!!ReplyCancel
Kathy E.April 24, 2015 - 7:36 pm
You were right about getting lost in the goodness at DuckaDilly! I forgot what I had in mind when I went there! My current favorite would be NEW Liberty of London Tana Lawn Bundle: Alice in Wonderland Pinks. I just love the shades in this bundle.ReplyCancel
Anne JApril 24, 2015 - 7:41 pm
I would purchase a Rainbow Stash bundle…and I think that would be just the first of many Liberty purchases! This fabric is so gorgeous and I would love to sew with it for my daughter.ReplyCancel
AlexisApril 24, 2015 - 7:45 pm
I’d spend hours choosing just the right floral for a spring dress for myself!ReplyCancel
Allison CApril 24, 2015 - 8:08 pm
I would buy my friend some liberty. Probably a floral print. I would have to get myself some Alice in Wonderland prints too. A must!ReplyCancel
Michele TImmsApril 24, 2015 - 8:16 pm
Oh my goodness!!! First I want to say that DuckaDilly is awesome!!! Every time I shop around I see so much that I could only wish for!!! The one bundle that caught my eye is Liberty Tana Lawn: Pink Stash Pack… But seriously, anything Liberty Tana Lawn would suit me perfectly!! Thanks for the chance!!ReplyCancel
Linda BrownApril 24, 2015 - 8:19 pm
I would buy as much fabric as I can……ReplyCancel
KristyApril 24, 2015 - 8:25 pm
I think I’d have to add a bit of Liberty Tana Lawn: Rainbow Stash Pack to my fabric collection! The trims are also amazing!ReplyCancel
Jessica P.April 24, 2015 - 8:29 pm
So many gorgeous fabrics. I love the Liberty Tana Lawn: Grey Stash Pack. I love that you can pick fat 16th, fat 8th and fat quarter bundles.ReplyCancel
PamApril 24, 2015 - 8:45 pm
Swoon! I just love Liberty. Your Liberty and leather pouches are beautiful. If I were the lucky winner I’d get the rainbow, aqua, and purple stash bundles. Thanks for this great giveaway and for your inspiring blog.ReplyCancel
AmyApril 24, 2015 - 8:48 pm
I would love to make a special blouse with Liberty of London someday.ReplyCancel
Cynthia WalkerApril 24, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Fabric to make my first quilt! And maybe a dress for myself … both firsts!ReplyCancel
Emily CApril 24, 2015 - 9:16 pm
I would get some Liberty Lawn. Though, I might change my mind, there are so many beautiful prints.ReplyCancel
RobinApril 24, 2015 - 9:37 pm
Duckadilly’s beautifully-curated selection of Liberty lawn is amazing! If I was lucky enough to win this great giveaway, I’d indulge in buying a larger piece of Liberty to make a summer skirt. I’d love to use a novelty Liberty fabric like Growing Fonder, Manning, or Sandy Ray. Thanks for the chance!ReplyCancel
VeronikaApril 24, 2015 - 9:41 pm
I would get some stash packs!! I also love the teapot bundle!!ReplyCancel
Kathy DavisApril 24, 2015 - 9:51 pm
I would buy the Liberty Tana Lawn: Rainbow Stash Pack.ReplyCancel
lauraApril 24, 2015 - 9:55 pm
I would some gorgeous summer dresses with some fabric from this store.
Thanks!ReplyCancel
amyApril 24, 2015 - 11:27 pm
I love the Alice in Wonderland bundle! Such gorgeous colors!ReplyCancel
GretaApril 24, 2015 - 11:48 pm
Some fabric for a new spring quilt!ReplyCancel
Tabitha KeenerApril 25, 2015 - 12:06 am
I love all of the Alice in Wonderland fabric! I would definitely get the Suzy Elizabeth bundle and maybe a stash pack! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.comReplyCancel
SarahApril 25, 2015 - 1:41 am
I’d buy the chambray in Capel in an instant!ReplyCancel
ChrisApril 25, 2015 - 2:06 am
Wow I love this fabric so much I would buy a stash pack or a Tana Lawn Jelly roll and then just pet it awhile.ReplyCancel
auschickApril 25, 2015 - 8:50 am
I’d love to try some liberty jersey ! I love this one http://www.duckadilly.com/collections/liberty-of-london-dufour-jersey/products/liberty-of-london-dufour-jersey-xanthe-sunbeam-greenReplyCancel
Wendy P.April 25, 2015 - 9:03 am
So many beautiful fabrics – who can choose?! :) I would use the gift certificate to buy some Liberty Tana Lawn – I’ve never splurged on Liberty and I would love to make a Wiksten Tank! Thank you, Meredith, for all the inspiration!ReplyCancel
ShaynaApril 25, 2015 - 9:23 am
I’d use it to buy yardage for a southport dress from True Bias.ReplyCancel
Jemima FlendtApril 25, 2015 - 9:41 am
I’d love to add some larger pieces to my collection. I have a Shirt dress that I am planning to make that would just look spectacular with some Liberty trim on the Chambray.ReplyCancel
Nancy HilderbrandApril 25, 2015 - 10:51 am
Loved all the liberty fabric but liked the greens the most.ReplyCancel
CherylApril 25, 2015 - 1:40 pm
I would buy cotton fabric, most likely fat quarters, for sewing dresses for little girls in need.ReplyCancel
Michelle OlsenApril 25, 2015 - 2:44 pm
Probably blue, purple & plum fat sixteenth stash packs :) Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyCancel
Claire RossApril 25, 2015 - 4:47 pm
I would definitely get a Liberty print in a summer colour way. I am planning to make a dress for a friends forthcoming wedding xxReplyCancel
Olivia SApril 25, 2015 - 4:54 pm
I think I would buy any Liberty Tana Lawn I could get my hands on, especially some Betsy. I absolutely love DuckaDilly, so thank you for the chance to win! louisecake@xtra.co.nzReplyCancel
RinaApril 25, 2015 - 6:37 pm
You want me to pick something I love and would buy? I’m sure it would be more than the gift card as I love the bundles. I would also have to have some Emily Clare in yellow, Tana Lawn in Lodden Green and Umbel Blue. They are sooooo pretty.ReplyCancel
MargoApril 25, 2015 - 7:08 pm
Ohhhhhh….I just love, love, love the fabric…first it was Juno…then I looked at the selections by color. I’m thinking a quilt just for ME!!! Just imagine… All those lovely flowers and lusciousness!ReplyCancel
MaryLouApril 25, 2015 - 8:19 pm
Thanks for introducing this lovely shop! I would purchase some lawn to make dresses for my little granddaughters! :)ReplyCancel
DebApril 25, 2015 - 9:47 pm
I’d probably buy fabric for a quilt. I’m not familiar with Duckadilly.ReplyCancel
Doris McCartyApril 25, 2015 - 11:51 pm
Some fabric for my epp quilt!ReplyCancel
RachelApril 26, 2015 - 12:22 am
First, what an awesome sponsor! That’s so great :)
If I won, I would buy some of the fat 16th packs and start making some hexies! I saw a really great project with them that I want to try out soon and gift! Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyCancel
VickyApril 26, 2015 - 12:47 am
I would use my GC to purchase a Alice in Wonderland bundles. I love the fabrics in the latest collection!ReplyCancel
WendyApril 26, 2015 - 3:41 am
A fat quarter bundle would’ve a wonderful starter for my next quilt…almost finished the current WIP.
Thanks for the chance.
WendyReplyCancel
Anita L.April 26, 2015 - 9:01 am
I would buy Liberty. If I could find some of the Alice in Wonderland I would love that. Your bright spring selections would be lovely too.ReplyCancel
AliceApril 26, 2015 - 9:15 am
I would love to get some coordinating fabric to add to some that I bought on my first trip to London. Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyCancel
Sonya MApril 26, 2015 - 9:34 am
If I was lucky enough to win this gift certificate, I would get a Soft Rainbow Jelly Roll!ReplyCancel
MaryseApril 26, 2015 - 9:46 am
I love DuckaDilly! I have been collecting Liberty fabric to make a large quilt, so I’ll be buying Liberty fabrics. Thanks!ReplyCancel
TeriApril 26, 2015 - 10:14 am
If I am the winner I would buy some beautiful Liberty bundles that I have been eying. Thanks for giveaway.ReplyCancel
BeckyApril 26, 2015 - 10:32 am
I would LOVE to purchase liberty fabric from DuckaDilly!ReplyCancel
CaroleApril 26, 2015 - 10:47 am
i would love to get some liberty of London maybe a rainbow stash packReplyCancel
MargaretApril 26, 2015 - 11:16 am
I’d get some F16 bundles–I love the blue and purple–and maybe some bias tape.ReplyCancel
Lisa LottApril 26, 2015 - 12:28 pm
I think I’d choose one of her “jelly rolls”. I actually get butterflies thinking about it!!!! . I’m dying to come to Ann Arbor and visit! My brother lives in Dexter and dying to visit so I can SHOP!ReplyCancel
BirgitApril 26, 2015 - 1:38 pm
Just enough fabric to see up a gorgeous summer dress for my ten year old girl. And perhaps something complimentary for me. Thank you bothReplyCancel
Brittany BurtonApril 26, 2015 - 1:46 pm
Fat quarter stash building for me. I’m making a scrappy Liberty star quilt and am always in need of a few more fabrics to add to it!ReplyCancel
Kath ShivelyApril 26, 2015 - 2:37 pm
Awesome give away! I would get a rainbow stash bundle, maybe the Alice in Wonderland, and make a mini quilt to hang in my niece’s nursery (she’s due this fall).ReplyCancel
MorganApril 26, 2015 - 4:07 pm
I’m finally ready to make my first quilt and I can’t wait! I’m hoping to gather more liberty fabrics.ReplyCancel
AnneApril 26, 2015 - 5:27 pm
I would buy a fat quarter as a gift for my daughter!ReplyCancel
Misty S.April 26, 2015 - 6:35 pm
I think I would LOVE to get a few of the color bundles–my go to colors are blues and grays, but I may have to throw in some other colors too.ReplyCancel
MartiApril 26, 2015 - 6:59 pm
I would put the gift card toward a F8 Stash Pack in Yellow, a F16 Stash Pack in Aqua, and a set of the 2.5 inch Squares in Pink. I would add in extra money to also get a F8 Stash Pack in Grey. These would be a great addition to some fabrics I have set aside to make a quilt for myself. Thanks for a great giveaway DuckaDilly and Meredith!ReplyCancel
SarahApril 26, 2015 - 7:38 pm
I would definitely pick some of that teapot fabric; my favorite by far!ReplyCancel
ShayneApril 26, 2015 - 11:17 pm
Love all the liberty!!!!! A liberty quilt in the Rainbow bundle would be great!!!!!ReplyCancel
Rose Santuci-SofrankoApril 26, 2015 - 11:18 pm
Oh my gosh, I’d like to get some of their gorgeous “Liberty of London Tana Lawn: Juno’s Garden (C)” Fabric! Thanks and God bless!ReplyCancel
MichaelaApril 27, 2015 - 12:07 am
I would love to get my hands on a couple yards of Strawberry Thief Tana Lawn…perfect for a summer tank. Thanks for the chance!ReplyCancel
Lynne TilleyApril 27, 2015 - 1:33 am
I would love some Tana Lawn!ReplyCancel
JessicaApril 27, 2015 - 2:16 am
What a generous giveaway! I’m not sure what I’d do! A top for me or something for one of my girls?ReplyCancel
Elizabeth JApril 27, 2015 - 9:43 am
I would buy a Jelly Roll or a bundle of blues and greens to make a baby quilt for my little boy coming in June! (The pattern with 16 patches alternated with solids in Liberty Love!)ReplyCancel
Emily RoseApril 27, 2015 - 11:19 am
I love DuckaDilly! I’d use the gift card to another soft rainbow jelly roll!ReplyCancel
Sandra H.April 27, 2015 - 12:38 pm
I would use the beautiful fabric for my crafts that I make. They are so different and unusual!ReplyCancel
Sherril McGannApril 27, 2015 - 1:39 pm
I would like to have the Liberty Tana Lawn Pink Stash Pack.ReplyCancel
ReneaApril 27, 2015 - 2:40 pm
I would love to win! i think i would use it to make my daughter a dress or skirt! thank you for the chance to win!ReplyCancel
FerdalApril 27, 2015 - 9:04 pm
I would love to buy some gorgeous fabric to make some quilts.
Thanks!ReplyCancel
HilaryApril 28, 2015 - 11:38 am
What an amazing giveaway! I’ve browsed DuckaDilly several times, but I’ve never purchased from them…. That might have to change soon :)ReplyCancel

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