How can you tell what fabric will be right for your next quilt project? In this video, Heather Thomas shares a tip on quilt fabric selection. See how helpful it can be to use a window frame to isolate your fabrics to compare both pattern and scale. This will ensure you’ve selected fabrics that will provide you with the contrasts you’re looking for.
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Thank you Heather for more wonderful information. I really like the window idea and am going to do that. Still amazes me how brilliant you are. Love all your stuff. Claudia