Years ago, my mother instilled in me her personal philosophy on life: buy the best your money can buy. She believed this through and through and never once, that I know of, faltered from it. I think this philosophy came from her humble beginnings; she grew up on the south side of Chicago, IL. She’s seen things and been places I never want to see and be. But all of that hurt made her want more for herself and especially her children. So, when ever my mother had to purchase something (literally anything) she bought the best her money would, could afford. From household items, to clothing and food, we always had the best quality that we could afford. And as the years sped by, my mother was able to purchase better quality items (she has a lovely home in the suburbs and a very expensive Acura).
Finally, in a shameless plug, I purchased my fabric from the Missouri Star Quilt Company (MSQC). This company is a small (though getting larger) business in Hamilton Missouri. The offer everything a quilter could possibly need for quilting. I purchased three sets of precut fabric and two yards of quilt backing. The total was roughly fifty bucks for a crib size quilt. This is everything!
You may be asking, What does this have to do with quilting? Well I took this philosophy and applied it to my life, including my hobbies. So when I wanted to make this quilt for my daughter, I knew I wanted it to last. I want her daughters to be able to enjoy this quilt. So for the first time ever, I spent good money on the good fabric! This isn’t to diminish the fabric I’ve bought before. The Black and Blue quilt is made from the cheap stuff at the fabric store. But I wanted this quilt to be really special. So I bought Kona and Moda fabrics for this quilt. These two fabric makers are among the top of the line fabrics for quilts. They can run you $8 to $10 a yard, and sometimes more depending on the print or design. Because of this kind of quality, I know my daughters quilt should be able to withstand anything (except maybe buckets of spit-up eww…).
Finally, in a shameless plug, I purchased my fabric from the Missouri Star Quilt Company (MSQC). This company is a small (though getting larger) business in Hamilton Missouri. The offer everything a quilter could possibly need for quilting. I purchased three sets of precut fabric and two yards of quilt backing. The total was roughly fifty bucks for a crib size quilt. This is everything!
Two charm packs, a honey bun, and two yards of quilt backing (which is just a fancy way of saying fabric). Charm Pack, Honey Bun, I didn’t make up these names. This is exactly how MSQC names these products. But, I think they get the names from the fabric companies themselves. For a better look at the picture, click here.
So in short, buy the best fabric you can afford at the time of purchase and you will be able to make the best quality quilt you want to make.
