Many crafters are drawn to quilting because of the wide variety of beautiful fabrics available. The choices of fiber and color are almost overwhelming. The vast gamma of colors available is jarring to the senses. The large variety of fabrics available is a dream come true for today’s quilters. However, this embarrassment of riches can also lead to uncertainty in selecting the correct fabrics for a quilting project.

While initially quilting was a task of necessity, today it is mostly a hobby, and the favorite fiber used is cotton. Some historical quilts may use brightly colored wool, usually appliqud quilts, as wool is a bit heavy to be used for pieced quilts. cotton is an all-around great fiber and it is easy to care for, though it is always recommended washing it first to pre-shrink it. In other words, the beloved fiber in quilting is definitely 100% cotton. You may be tempted by the bargain blends on the sale rank at the fabric store, but think twice before you commit to these fabrics. Buying quality fabrics for your quilt will not break the bank. After all, you’re going to be spending quite a few hours of your precious time making the quilt, so why not invest in the best? Besides, relatively speaking, fabrics for quilting simply don’t cost that much money.

Choosing the right color is very important. Often this is a topic which confuses beginning quilters, but there’s no need to shy away from learning about color. You might be taken aback by your hidden talent in picking out the right colors. First off, learn to trust your intuition (unless you know you are color blind!)-if you like the way colors look together, others probably will also. And since you are the one who will be working with these fabrics, you are the one who needs to like them. Another trustworthy way to choose the color of fabrics is to study nature. “Copy” the way colors match at the ocean or in a patch of woods and you cannot possibly make mistakes. Go outside to take a walk, and notice the different colors patterns at the park, for example.

If you are in for a more sophisticated knowledge of colors, you can take some basic classes of color theory. Study the color wheel and familiarize yourself with the primary colors (red, yellow, blue), secondary colors (green, orange and violet), and intermediate colors which combine primary with secondary colors. Another aspect of color for fabrics is value-light, dark and medium. You should have a good balance of values in the fabrics you choose. You might also want to consider the intensity of the colors in your fabrics, which is the brightness or dullness of a color.

Familiarizing yourself with the wide variety of fabrics available for quilting is a pleasurable experience that will also enhance your enjoyment of the craft.

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