Opinions of "Quilter's Choice" tonals?

Hancock's (the chain, not HOP) carries a line of beautiful tonals called
"Quilter's Choice." They're at least $2-3 less per yard than Moda or
Kaufmann or one of those where I wish I owned the whole warehouse. But when
I held the stuff up to the light it looked to me like the thread count
wasn't that great. For once, I wasn't snookered in by beautiful color only
(maybe I am finally learning a few things.)

Has anyone used this stuff? Opinions about it? While I"m at it, am I correct
in believing that thread count matters and that I can discern it by holding
fabric up to the light and peering at it closely?

TIA muchly.

Dogmom

I'll be interested to see the responses to your question. I'm also puzzled
by how it seems that all the WOWs are thin, whether at Wal-mart, Joann, or
the LQSs.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b


"dogmom" wrote in message
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Hancock's (the chain, not HOP) carries a line of beautiful tonals called
"Quilter's Choice." They're at least $2-3 less per yard than Moda or
Kaufmann or one of those where I wish I owned the whole warehouse. But
when
I held the stuff up to the light it looked to me like the thread count
wasn't that great. For once, I wasn't snookered in by beautiful color only
(maybe I am finally learning a few things.)

Has anyone used this stuff? Opinions about it? While I"m at it, am I
correct
in believing that thread count matters and that I can discern it by
holding
fabric up to the light and peering at it closely?

TIA muchly.

Dogmom

Hi,
I've used some of the Quilter's Choice. After I pre-washed, it
"shrunk" enough to be more dense. Try a fat quarter and check it to
the light after you pre-wash it. I even got some off brand of
something at WallyWorld this past year because I liked the print, and
it was terrific after pre-washing. I never would have believed it
going in because when I had held it up to the light it seemed so thin.
You just never know!
SueB

"dogmom" wrote in message .. .
Hancock's (the chain, not HOP) carries a line of beautiful tonals called
"Quilter's Choice." They're at least $2-3 less per yard than Moda or
Kaufmann or one of those where I wish I owned the whole warehouse. But when
I held the stuff up to the light it looked to me like the thread count
wasn't that great. For once, I wasn't snookered in by beautiful color only
(maybe I am finally learning a few things.)

Has anyone used this stuff? Opinions about it? While I"m at it, am I correct
in believing that thread count matters and that I can discern it by holding
fabric up to the light and peering at it closely?

TIA muchly.

Dogmom

I use the Quilter's Choice stuff a lot! I've never had any problems
after washing it. I agree that it does seem to shrink up a little bit.
I love Moda Marbles but can't afford those prices right now.

Babs


dogmom wrote:
Hancock's (the chain, not HOP) carries a line of beautiful tonals called
"Quilter's Choice." They're at least $2-3 less per yard than Moda or
Kaufmann or one of those where I wish I owned the whole warehouse. But when
I held the stuff up to the light it looked to me like the thread count
wasn't that great. For once, I wasn't snookered in by beautiful color only
(maybe I am finally learning a few things.)

Has anyone used this stuff? Opinions about it? While I"m at it, am I correct
in believing that thread count matters and that I can discern it by holding
fabric up to the light and peering at it closely?

TIA muchly.

Dogmom

Is anyone else reading this subject as: Opinions of Quilters Choice
Toenails?
Diana

"dogmom" wrote in message
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Hancock's (the chain, not HOP) carries a line of beautiful tonals called
"Quilter's Choice." They're at least $2-3 less per yard than Moda or
Kaufmann or one of those where I wish I owned the whole warehouse. But
when
I held the stuff up to the light it looked to me like the thread count
wasn't that great. For once, I wasn't snookered in by beautiful color only
(maybe I am finally learning a few things.)

Has anyone used this stuff? Opinions about it? While I"m at it, am I
correct
in believing that thread count matters and that I can discern it by
holding
fabric up to the light and peering at it closely?

TIA muchly.

Dogmom

No, honey, that's an indication that the coffee needs to be made stronger.
cyndi, being silly


Is anyone else reading this subject as: Opinions of Quilters Choice
Toenails?
Diana

Diana that was the first read that I had. Of course that was before my first
cup of coffee. Glad to see someone else who is challanged! lol

--
Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E
http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242

not before I read yours... but you made me
lol! I never see the full subject line if they are too long....my column is
too narrow sometimes!

--
Dr. Quilter
http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali
(take the dog out before replying)
"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
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Is anyone else reading this subject as: Opinions of Quilters Choice
Toenails?
Diana

"dogmom" wrote in message
...
Hancock's (the chain, not HOP) carries a line of beautiful tonals called
"Quilter's Choice." They're at least $2-3 less per yard than Moda or
Kaufmann or one of those where I wish I owned the whole warehouse. But
when
I held the stuff up to the light it looked to me like the thread count
wasn't that great. For once, I wasn't snookered in by beautiful color
only
(maybe I am finally learning a few things.)

Has anyone used this stuff? Opinions about it? While I"m at it, am I
correct
in believing that thread count matters and that I can discern it by
holding
fabric up to the light and peering at it closely?

TIA muchly.

Dogmom

Yes. Thanks, Diana. I thought I was really losing it!!
PAT

Diana Curtis wrote:

Is anyone else reading this subject as: Opinions of Quilters Choice
Toenails?
Diana