Quilting Tip of the Week 6.5.14

Ever been in the process of making a quilt project or making a backing for a quilt and run out of fabric? Instead of searching through piles of fabric for the perfect piece, try this!

While initially this method takes a bit of your time, but has been such a lifesaver for me.

I mark a piece of index card with the amount of yardage, date and where I purchased it and staple it on the folded end of the selvage. This gives me a quick reference as to if the piece actually has enough yardage for my needs before I even remove it from my shelf.

 

It's also helpful if you make out an index card with a small sample of the fabric glued to the card with all the fabric particulars. Need to find another color to match? Take the index card with you when you shop.

With the pattern # and manufacturer name, you can search the Internet and find more of the same fabric if you happen to need more.