Just look at this new fabric by Windham called Shirts and Ties. It has an old and new feel to it.
These are the cools.
These are the warms, I think they will be very useful in whatever I make.
Now for the "what do you think" part. These are a new marketing item from MODA, called Frivols. You get........
42 - 7 x 7 squares of a line of fabric, in this case it is Hello, Darling
A pattern for the quilt as seen above
A surprise or two
On the back of the tin (yes it is also cute) it says No. 1 which means there will be more to come, cough--- cough---- a collection in the works.
So here is what was inside. The roll of fabrics that I do really like, a cute piece of ribbon that says Handmade, the pattern to make the quilt on the front of the tin, and another pattern and of course the tin.
Inquiring minds want to know, would you pay $45 for this? That is what it cost. To me it feels too much and I most likely (she's says now) won't buy another. Now tell me, what do you think? Oh and I do like the tape measure ribbon on the fabric roll (-:
Kelly
Nope I wouldn't buy one. But you now have a collectors item, right? I've watched the prices of fabric go crazy in the last few years. It used to be cheaper to make a quilt than to buy one. I can buy a Antique quilt for what it cost to make a new one from designer fabrics with designer thread and outrageously price specialty batting.
ReplyDeleteToo expensive for me, too. Perhaps if it were a fat quarter bundle...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteYes I admit it's very expensive.... as I wrote on IG, I would like to find one at Paducah...for the fun, for a US souvenir ! But I didn't find them...
ReplyDeleteWell, I hope you're happy to have one and I'm sure you will make a lovely little quilt with it !
Love your others fabrics ! Will you use them for the swap bowties ?
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing what the 1st Frivols contains, Kelly. I had been wondering what sort of extras would be included. A fun marketing idea in a cute collectors tin, but honestly, it's more money than I would be willing to pay for just over a yard of fabric.
ReplyDeleteI honestly don't like any of the fabric lines that the Frivols (1 through 8) come in. So that settles that!
ReplyDeleteFor me, I'd prefer a layer cake - less money, more fabric. I don't need a tin can or a pattern that is readily available on the internet for free. Susan
ReplyDeleteI love shirting fabrics so I love that range of bright fun versions. I very very rarely use precuts( I have a collection in my cupboard untouched) so its rare I buy them nowadays. The tin and pattern make it good for a beginner perhaps?
ReplyDeleteI agree--it's such a fun idea, but way too pricey for what you get!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors... hate the price. I can pick up "collectors tims" at the thrift store for a buck apiece and once you made the quilt who will know it was some "special packing " that you paid about $40 a yard for?
ReplyDeleteI think your fabrics are lovely and know you'll make something interesting with them!! However, I do think the little tins are way overpriced - cute for sure, but not for me. I saw them advertised a while back even with a little reduced price but still - only cute!
ReplyDeleteI would not pay that price. Cute item, expensive cost.
ReplyDelete42 7x7 sq for $42.00 it is equal to less then 1 yard of fabric. Not me
ReplyDeleteI calculated 1.5 yards.
DeleteFabrics are wonderful but tin is too expensive! I am looking forward to seeing what you do with that delicious fabric!!! :) Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteyes, that seems way to high for me. Marketing is right.
ReplyDeletelove the new fresh fabrics. Great blenders and colors.
I love your shirts and ties fabrics. And I agree with the others-the price of the tin is more than I'm willing to spend. I think this one is a Moda miss.
ReplyDeleteEven on sale $27 for 1.5 yards of fabric is too rich for me. Too bad because I love the fabric line!
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