{"id":10856,"date":"2014-08-16T06:00:54","date_gmt":"2014-08-16T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=10856"},"modified":"2022-06-19T14:52:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T18:52:58","slug":"tips-buying-fabric-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-buying-fabric-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for buying fabric online and fabric GIVEAWAY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10869 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Fabric-bundle-2.jpg\" alt=\"Great tip on how to use PicMonkey to mi and match fabrics before buying online\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Fabric-bundle-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Fabric-bundle-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Fabric-bundle-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10869\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Fabric-bundle-2.jpg\" alt=\"Great tip on how to use PicMonkey to mi and match fabrics before buying online\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Fabric-bundle-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Fabric-bundle-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Fabric-bundle-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It's amazing the wonderful people you meet online, and I think sewing people are the best people. \u00a0Is it our creativity? \u00a0Our shared love for color and fabric? The way we share all the tips and tricks we learn with each other? \u00a0All of the above and more. \u00a0So when I started chatting online with Jackie at <a href=\"http:\/\/cvquiltworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV Quiltworks<\/a> we talked a little about making fabric bundles and she invited me to make up a Blogger Bundle for her with 10 fabrics of my choice from CV Quiltworks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cvquiltworks.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cid_AD8163A4-D468-4F0C-8C6A-113D4506FB5C@hsd1_ct_comcast_net.png\" alt=\"CV quiltworks\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cid_AD8163A4-D468-4F0C-8C6A-113D4506FB5C@hsd1_ct_comcast_net.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cid_AD8163A4-D468-4F0C-8C6A-113D4506FB5C@hsd1_ct_comcast_net-150x125.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/250;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cid_AD8163A4-D468-4F0C-8C6A-113D4506FB5C@hsd1_ct_comcast_net.png\" alt=\"CV quiltworks\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cid_AD8163A4-D468-4F0C-8C6A-113D4506FB5C@hsd1_ct_comcast_net.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cid_AD8163A4-D468-4F0C-8C6A-113D4506FB5C@hsd1_ct_comcast_net-150x125.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I was delighted! \u00a0Then doubt set in. \u00a0How was I going to do that? \u00a0There are SO many wonderful fabrics in her store from top designers and manufacturers, how could I narrow it down to 10, and how could I put together a bundle online without being able to see the fabric. \u00a0How could I compare to the <a href=\"http:\/\/cvquiltworks.com\/collections\/fabric\/fat-quarter-bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great fabric bundles<\/a> already on the site? I've made some bad fabric choices when buying online ( I didn't notice it said glitter when I ordered it) so I was nervous of making a right mess with my Blogger Bundle and looking like I was crazy or entirely color blind.<\/p>\n<p>Then I had a bright idea about how I could compare all the fabrics together, add and remove fabrics, see what worked together as a package and what was a glaring error. \u00a0I'd like to share that process with you and hopefully it will give you some tips on how you can successfully buy fabric online and put together fabrics that are a good match.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for buying fabric online<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t0eFtw88w24?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course I couldn't leave it there, so even after I finished the video I changed it up all over again, added more fabrics to my short list and kept mixing and matching. \u00a0It was addictive!<\/p>\n<p>So this is my final bundle selection &#8211; I wanted something that represented where I live and what I love, so here is my Cayman Islands inspired fabric bundle showing my love of the sea and diving on the coral reefs that surround the island, with a little dash of Caribbean sunsets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10929 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"Great tip on how to use PicMonkey to mi and match fabrics before buying online\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x88.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/412;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10929\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"Great tip on how to use PicMonkey to mi and match fabrics before buying online\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript>And here is how they look together in real life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10931 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg\" alt=\"Great tip on how to use PicMonkey to mi and match fabrics before buying online\" width=\"700\" height=\"389\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2-150x83.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/389;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10931\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg\" alt=\"Great tip on how to use PicMonkey to mi and match fabrics before buying online\" width=\"700\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage2-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Obviously everyone chooses fabric differently and with a different eye, or theme or palette, but I hope you like my choices because one lucky So Sew Easy reader is actually going to win the bundle I had so much fun putting together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10933 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_1318.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1318\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_1318.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_1318-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_1318-150x109.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/362;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10933\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_1318.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1318\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_1318.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_1318-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/IMG_1318-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Enter for a chance to win this bundle<\/h2>\n<p>Entry is easy, simply follow the instructions in the widget below for your entries. \u00a0Even if you don't use the social media options, there are still other entries available for everyone. \u00a0Can't see the entry form in your browser? \u00a0Then you can find it HERE too.<\/p>\n<p>This contest is open worldwide, the fabric bundle can be shipped internationally. \u00a0\u00a0Closing date 31st August.<\/p>\n<p>CV Quiltworks fabric bundle giveaway<br \/>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/js.gleam.io\/e.js\" async=\"true\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can also <a href=\"http:\/\/cvquiltworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy this bundle<\/a>, there are just a few left at CV Quiltworks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do drop over and check out <a href=\"http:\/\/cvquiltworks.com\/blogs\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackie's blog<\/a> too. \u00a0If you are into quilting, you'll love to read about her classes, enter some more of the regular giveaways and read all about life at CV Quiltworks. \u00a0She is one very accomplished lady &#8211;\u00a0quilter for 21 years, longarm quilter for 14 years, in business for 14 years, fabric shop for 5+ years, designer for several quilt Magazines, a National Certified Judy Niemeyer Instructor and Certified Shop, and a quilting podcaster.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for giving me this chance to play around with fabric Jackie!<\/p>\n<p>Authored by: <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/117695635189754905375\" rel=\"author\">Deby at So Sew Easy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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