Quilters Companion

A little about Fabrics and Colours

Q: How do you decide on the colours and fabrics that go into your quilts? Do you refer to colour theory or do you work intuitively? Do you like to work with a fabric range or dive into your fabric stash? Is there a limit to the number of different prints you like to use?

A: Like most quilters, I love fabric. Even before I was a quilter I used to adore shopping for fabric. After I was gifted my first sewing machine at 18 and was working in the city,

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