Every once in a while we have a discussion about the quality of the fabrics we buy.... It's usually for the benefit of a couple of new quilters.... Most newbies haven't a clue about fabrics... I know I didn't.... It takes time, and experience to learn what we like, and how shop for fabric.... Some of us become what we laughingly call fabric snobs.....refunding to use anything but the best LQS. quality fabrics.... Most of us learn how to buy what we like, without breaking the bank... It's a learning process...
Well... Most of you know thst I'm doing a little knitting and crocheting right now....mostly crocheting... I'm making preemie hats/blankie so, and teo special prayer shawls....
I've been watching toms of fascinating podcasts by knitters and critic heaters... I'm having a great time... Some if these podcasts are really good.... And there are a couple of good quilty ones to watch....plus several quilty audio only podcasts.... I digress...
The point is this..... These people will cheerfully shell out real money for premium yarns..... Hand dyes go gir $45...at best.... They sniff at yarns bought at EM and Josnn's.... Sound familiar? I love it...
They will concede thst certain store brands are soft t, beautiful, and happily self stripe, but openly drool over the lovely hand dyed yarns they prefer.... They scrutinize fabric content just the way we look for 100% pure cotton... Alpaca and cashmere are prized,,,,,blends of wool and a couple other fibers are good, but acrylic is simply tolerated....no matter how soft it is.
An exception might be Lion Brand Yarns,,,, these are made in Americs, and the variety....and quality...is amazing... Red Heart has improved lately... Think Singer getting more reliable recently...
I think the parallels here are priceless.... What fun!
Well... Most of you know thst I'm doing a little knitting and crocheting right now....mostly crocheting... I'm making preemie hats/blankie so, and teo special prayer shawls....
I've been watching toms of fascinating podcasts by knitters and critic heaters... I'm having a great time... Some if these podcasts are really good.... And there are a couple of good quilty ones to watch....plus several quilty audio only podcasts.... I digress...
The point is this..... These people will cheerfully shell out real money for premium yarns..... Hand dyes go gir $45...at best.... They sniff at yarns bought at EM and Josnn's.... Sound familiar? I love it...
They will concede thst certain store brands are soft t, beautiful, and happily self stripe, but openly drool over the lovely hand dyed yarns they prefer.... They scrutinize fabric content just the way we look for 100% pure cotton... Alpaca and cashmere are prized,,,,,blends of wool and a couple other fibers are good, but acrylic is simply tolerated....no matter how soft it is.
An exception might be Lion Brand Yarns,,,, these are made in Americs, and the variety....and quality...is amazing... Red Heart has improved lately... Think Singer getting more reliable recently...
I think the parallels here are priceless.... What fun!
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