Friday, August 21, 2015

What Do You Think?


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
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18 comments:

  1. Podunk PrettiesAugust 21, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    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.

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  2. JulieroseAugust 21, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Too expensive for me, too. Perhaps if it were a fat quarter bundle...hugs, Julierose

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  3. CecileDAugust 21, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Yes 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...
    Well, 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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  4. KatherineAugust 21, 2015 at 3:56 PM

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  5. KatherineAugust 21, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Thanks 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.

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  6. lalaluuAugust 21, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    I honestly don't like any of the fabric lines that the Frivols (1 through 8) come in. So that settles that!

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  7. mckie2August 21, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    For 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

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  8. RachaeldaisyAugust 22, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    I 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?

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  9. Karen in Breezy PointAugust 22, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I agree--it's such a fun idea, but way too pricey for what you get!

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  10. RebeccaAugust 22, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Love 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?

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  11. judith lockhartAugust 22, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I 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!

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  12. LynnwaAugust 22, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    I would not pay that price. Cute item, expensive cost.

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  13. Teresa FuscoAugust 23, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    42 7x7 sq for $42.00 it is equal to less then 1 yard of fabric. Not me

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  14. Michele McLaughlinAugust 23, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Fabrics are wonderful but tin is too expensive! I am looking forward to seeing what you do with that delicious fabric!!! :) Have a great day!

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  15. BarbAugust 25, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    yes, that seems way to high for me. Marketing is right.
    love the new fresh fabrics. Great blenders and colors.

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  16. GrammyAugust 30, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    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.

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  17. ValDecember 11, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Even 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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