| One of the most important, and ironically least | | | | home. All shades of colors can be found on a color |
| considered things when it comes to quilting is selection | | | | wheel, so be sure to make use of this valuable |
| of the proper quilting fabric. Fabrics used for quilting | | | | resource before taking the plunge into buying quilting |
| come in many sizes, shapes and colors, as well as a | | | | fabric. Now that you have selected the colors of your |
| variety of materials. With such a wide selection of | | | | quilting fabric, there is one more decision that must be |
| choices available to you, it might seem like a daunting | | | | made before going to the store and buying the |
| task to find the best fabric for your particular quilt. The | | | | materials. There are numerous quilting fabrics out there, |
| experts have this down to a science, and with a little | | | | such as polyester, velvet and cotton. Before making a |
| practice, so will you. As a beginner, you should use the | | | | decision, think about the type of quilt you are making. |
| basic guidelines below for assistance in selecting an | | | | Depending on if you are making a quilt for overall |
| appropriate fabric that is both versatile and practical. | | | | warmth, for a baby, simply to be displayed, or for |
| Eventually, you will be able to rely on experience and | | | | another purpose, you might select your material |
| will be an expert in your own right. The first factor to | | | | differently. Regardless of the type of fabric that you |
| be considered is color. There are many tools available | | | | end up choosing, be sure to choose the best quality |
| to assist you in finding the most aesthetically pleasing | | | | material you can afford. Lastly, you should take into |
| color for your quilt, the most basic of which is a color | | | | account the ease of care of the quilting fabric, along |
| wheel. A color wheel allows you to compare and | | | | with who is going to be using the quilt. If you are |
| contrast different colors so you can figure out which | | | | planning to create an intricate work of art that is to be |
| one looks the best. Comparing colors side-by-side is | | | | displayed, then it is probably best to use delicate |
| the best way to determine which is your favorite. | | | | materials. However, if you are going to make a quilt for |
| There are many kinds of color wheels, in varying sizes | | | | a baby's crib, you should select a durable material |
| and with different colors and shades. Generally, you will | | | | (such as cotton) that will allow the quilt to last for years |
| use a color wheel with shades of just one or two | | | | even with the expected wear and tear that will occur |
| colors to narrow in on the perfect shade. If you are | | | | with a quilt that will constantly be at a baby's side. If |
| reasonably sure what primary color is ideal for you, this | | | | you are sure to take into account each of the above |
| is all you will need. However, if you have no idea what | | | | factors before purchasing a quilting fabric, the end |
| primary color you would like to use, you should get | | | | result will be a wonderful quilt that meets your personal |
| several wheels so you can fully appreciate how each | | | | needs! |
| color would look within the overall scheme of your | | | | |