Even though there was no piecing or quilting involved, I still learnt a couple of things.. how about you?

[Kat Smith]

I was surprised at how difficult it was to pick fabric for someone else. I thought it would be easy, just go with list in hand and pick. Nope, I kept leaning toward fabric that I wanted, which isn't always a bad thing, but more times than not, it was colors my partner didn't need. I found that I was also hell bent on matching everything. I had to keep reminding myself that I am not building a quilt for my partner. What I was doing was, hopefully, sending some fun surprises. I learnt that I can be very indecisive, I am now the proud owner of 3 extra fat quarters because I couldn't commit to sending those ones away, would they pass or was that little touch of (insert color here ) be to much, or an unwanted color? I also learnt that approximately 18x22 on the label really should read, some days, or sorta all most close to.

But it has been fun and I am always up for a learning experience, will for sure do this again. Heck, if we do this often enough I won't have to shop, I will have a stock pile of fat quarters I decided not to send, something will have to work eventually.

Kathy

[Neller]

I'm all for doing it again!

[songbird857]

Kat,
I, too, have difficulty choosing for someone else! I went mostly with fabrics that read as solids, safer that way
I also get crazy making things for a gift in a color scheme that is not in my comfort zone. I'm making a wallet for my niece in light purple/lavender and teal... I'm still not sure if the color combo is right, because I don't like them together!! My sister told me that those are her favorite colors so I'm going with it!

[beccavan1]

Kat,
You could call the LQS, tell them what you need, and then go pick it up. But, where is the fun in that? Just a thought if you're pressed for time.
Beck

[Kat Smith]

Songbird857, I think those colors sound great together, but then that was the colors in the main fabric I used in the spring table runner swap. I'm sure she will love it.

Beck, no, no, my fq's are on their way, and I loved all the trips to the fabric store and going through my stash, man, the things I found. I even quite enjoyed the things I learnt about myself. I was just surprised at what hard work it was to pick fabric for someone you don't know, and at my age feeling the need to please. I guess some times we still are in Jr. High, if you know what I mean. HAHAH

[Grandma Nan]

I had that same difficulty. I kept tending towards the things I like but tried to make sure it was what my partner had indicated she liked. I must admit that I did have it easy though because she said I love all fabric so that was all it took for me to make those final decisions.

[CraftHer]

I know what you mean! I also have trouble picking out fabric, but mine is more self control. I want it all! Just imagine if we could walk into a LQS and say "1 yard of each!".

Kathy, I also have to remind myself I'm not building a quilt for them. Just helping to build a stash.

[beccavan1]

CraftHer ,
Every quilters fantasy, wish or dream!
Beck

[Nana2mandj]

I smiled when I read these posts! I also hoped that I picked something that would be appropriate. I was with a quilting friend and she was teasing me about how stressed I was about making my choices. I also ended up keeping a couple that I loved and using some from my stash instead! I guess quilters are also people who want to please others!

[bronnyb]

I had fun shopping too, selecting a bunch of fat quarters, then trying to include something particularly Aussie. When I found the tea towel calendar, knew that would be just the ticket, so selected a couple of fun fabrics and a red because my partner said she liked red. (there were pitifully few reds for me to select from) I hope my partner likes her fabric. I'll post a pic of mine when it arrives.

[Jean Marie]

I also had problems picking fabric for someone else! My biggest problem was the store I went to had fat quarters galore! I kept walking around and changing my selection. I probably left a mess!
Oh well, I'm probably not the only one! I would not buy yardage there......although beautiful, at $14. a yard.....not! Did find some Halloween fabric in the clearance section! Had to find something for me. I have no idea what I will make with it but I had to find something for me! Lol