About Fabric Kits!

When we say Traditional Fabric Kit, we’re referring to a kit that includes all the fabric needed for your project - but without any pre-cut or pre-fused appliqué shapes. (if you are interested in pre-cut and pre-fused fabric kits, please see our Laser Cut Fabric Kits).

The fabrics in our traditional kits are the same high-quality selections featured in the Laser Kits and follow the fabric guide in McKenna’s original patterns. You'll be doing the tracing and cutting yourself, just as outlined in the pattern instructions.

Many quilters love traditional kits because they offer:

• Creative control – You get to choose exactly which part of the fabric to use for each appliqué piece

• A little extra fabric – Great for your stash or future projects

• A lower price point – Traditional kits typically cost less than their laser-cut counterparts

These kits are a great option if you enjoy the hands-on prep work or want more room to personalize your process.

Before you Buy - Kit Contents!

Read the product description for what the kit contains. It will always contain the background fabric, fabrics for the appliques, and the pattern. Depending on the kit, borders and binding fabric may also be provided. Backing fabric is not usually provided.

Fabrics in the Kit

The fabric contained in the kit is as specified in the pattern. A rare exception is when a fabric has been substituted due to a supply issue; these substitutions are made with McKenna's involvement and should yield a strongly similar result in the project. Fabrics in the kits are usually not labeled; you may want to refer to the Fabric List available on our website to identify the fabrics if such a list is not included in the package. Most of our fabric kits are made by the fabric manufacturer and we have no control over their packaging process... but be assured we think they are beautiful to behold, and easy to work with!

Kits - Beginner and Advanced

Single-block fabric kits are approachable for the beginner quilter, and of course this depends on the design complexity of the block. For full-quilt kits that have multiple blocks, these require extra patience and some experience. Fabrics used in more than one block must be carefully allocated. For this reason, multi-block full-quilt kits are best for quilters who are more experienced.

Notions & Tools

The pattern will specify the notions and tools you'll need to bring together to assist you in creating the quilt. Typical notions will include fusible and The Applique Pressing Sheet, as well as thread and batting. You can find most of what you need on our website.We welcome any questions you may have about our kits and process! Please contact us and we'll happily help!