6 Quick Tips for New Quilt Projects!

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Күн бұрын

The kids have gone back to school, that means it's time for new quilt projects! We have 6 quick tips that every quilter should use before jumping back into the sewing room and starting those fall projects! 🔽Quilt Patterns & Quilt Kits🔽
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Birds of a Feather - www.fabriccafe.com/Birds-of-a...
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Suite Times - www.fabriccafe.com/Suite-Time...
Art Deco (only available in the Easy Does It book) - www.fabriccafe.com/Easy-Does-...
Courage - www.fabriccafe.com/Courage-3-...
Snowball - www.fabriccafe.com/Snowball-D...
Dash - www.fabriccafe.com/Dash-Downl...
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Quilting Tip 1
01:00 - Suite Times quilt pattern
01:22 - Floating on Air 3-Yard Quilt
02:45 - Quilting Tip 2
04:45 - Quilting Tip 3
06:04 - Art Deco quilt pattern
07:15 - Stained Glass 3-Yard Quilt
08:23 - Quilting Tip 4
09:28 - Courage quilt pattern
10:24 - Button Party 3-Yard Quilt
11:38 - Quilting Tip 5
15:04 - Snowball quilt pattern
15:26 - Fanciful Forest 3-Yard Quilt
16:40 - Quilting Tip 6
17:41 - Dash quilt pattern
18:10 - Birds of a Feather 3-Yard Quilt
19:17 - What projects are you working on?
#quilting #tipsandtricks #sewing #fabric #quiltpatterns

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@GrandmaPatty49 Жыл бұрын

We went to New Hampshire for a weekend with 2 of our 4 sons and their families to the 25th anniversary year of Boogies N Blues Festival. It was great to hear so many blues musicians. And the kids had a ball! Ages 5-8. Otherwise we have a pool, so we have stay-cations here.

@brianneduncan5235 Жыл бұрын

That blue fabric on the Button Party kit looks like the grid on a cutting mat!

@dianehuntley2493 24 күн бұрын

Nice to see you two in the same video😊

@kykwiltz402 Жыл бұрын

My summer vacay? I puppysat for my daughter’s 4 dogs. Help! Thanks so much, Fran and John! ❤️

@carolynmills513 Жыл бұрын

I just love some of these. So glad I bought the books.

@tarkheenameyer5499 Жыл бұрын

My summer vacations were to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico and also to Maui & Oahu, Hawaii. I made sure to pick up some yardage of locally produced fabrics so that I can come back and use my 3 Yard Fabric books to make some quilts to help remember these wonderful vacations. I love your pattern books because they are SO easy to make and to use! Thank you so much for all your wonderful fabrics. I have a goal to get out to your shop (I live nearby in Sachse, TX so I really want to make a short journey to visit your shop live!

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

Please remember, we are not a typical quilt shop. We only have offices and warehouse. So we aren't set up for visitors. If you are coming to Quilt Festival in Houston, I would love to meet you! Donna

@conniemertens2478 Жыл бұрын

I have found that keeping Rose and Light Gray thread on hand is great as those colors blend in to almost all fabrics.

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@carlindatrenholm6586 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed tip #6 as I’ve often gone looking for the latest video.

@jylromain6439 Жыл бұрын

John, that flower fabric you showed last, reminded me of flower-covered VW buses. Of course, that would be for a much older girl. :) Great tips from both of you....loved the video. My tip is to keep crazy glue in the sewing box. Really comes in handy when those blades 'attack.'

@ndean1687 Жыл бұрын

I love, love, LOVE the Art Deco quilt!!! 😍 I'm going to purchase the "Easy Does It" book soon!

@celarasmith8030 Жыл бұрын

I'm about to make my first quilt since 1975. Kinda nervous but I've been absorbing all the tips along the way. Gonna start the last week of this month. Hurray for me! Ha Ha

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

Hooray for you! You can do it! Donna

@merryguerrero1771 Жыл бұрын

Love the chemistry between Fran and John in their videos. This was a good reminder that it's time for me to order another 3Yard Quilt pattern book. I've made all of the quilts in the Easy Peasy book and thoroughly enjoyed each one.

@rhondawaldron Жыл бұрын

I found Donna's videos when she was just starting out on the Virtual Quilt shows there are lots of other KZfaqrs out there but I just loved the "Realness" of these videos. If Donna messed up she just laughed and was so honest about it! I like Fran and John and Hannah as well but I have one little pet peeve it's when John/Fran calls Donna "DONNA" we know she is your mother and don't need you to call her Donna. Please call her mom. Hannah Donna is right for you lol.

@newbeequilter Жыл бұрын

I have no problem with John and Fran calling their mom "Donna" in these videos because Fabric Cafe is a business. It seems quite appropriate to me as the purpose of these videos is to sell fabric and patterns first and foremost. The fact that we as viewers and customers also feel we know them more closely as a family is because we've seen and heard them interact with each other more than just a few times in these videos. But newcomers don't have that advantage. I could see that one of the reasons to refer to her as Donna is because she is the writer of most of the patterns. "Donna Robertson of Fabric Café" is part of their marketing identity - Donna is a product, so to speak. In an unusual way, they are showing her the respect of a senior partner of the firm. I don't think that lessens their love and respect for her as their mother. Another thing to consider is that although they're related, each of them has a different last name. By John and Fran calling her Donna in the videos, perhaps it makes it more comfortable for others at Fabric Café to also call her Donna versus Mrs. Robertson, and see each other as all being on the same congenial team in the public videos or in the workroom. It's all an unusual set of circumstances, isn't it? But I can see their reasoning for doing it this way.

@rhondawaldron Жыл бұрын

@@newbeequilter They also have another Donna working there. Anyway, My point was that the Realness of Donna is why I kept watching.

@brendasutterfield9834 Жыл бұрын

Love all of y'all quilts. They are so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love love love love love ❤️ all of you guys videos.

@dianaduncan4800 Жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner, and I always learn new things from your videos. Keep them coming!

@marshawallace7522 Жыл бұрын

Fran, that's exactly what saw on the blue fabric...stitches!

@kathleentoothman4826 Жыл бұрын

Fran, thanks for the thread tip. I am just starting out quilting and kept hearing only use 100% cotton. My stash is polyester due to clothing sewing.so I was thinking I would need to buy lots of thread. Thanks! Kathleen

@Carolmaizy Жыл бұрын

I've only been quilting (on a basic model Brother machine) for 5 years. I was doing just fine until last week when my stitches started skipping and my thread started making nests on the bottom of my fabric. I thought I should clean the machine (for the first time- shame on me). I had been afraid if I removed the cover plate I'd not get it back on correctly and I'd ruin my machine. Well, I opened it up and was appalled at the amount of lint in there! I cleaned a handful out- using a soft, thin, artist's brush and a pair of tweezers. The lint clung to the brush bristles, making the job easy. My machine works so well now, lol! I will never put off this task again. It really is true what a difference a new needle, a lint-free machine, and a new, clean rotary blade makes.

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience in my early days of sewing! Donna

@susannecoachingzentrum7354 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about the rotary cutter. The blade will be replaced tomorrow (it is almost midnight in Germany - it will have to wait until the morning ;-)). I just bought Fran's Fat Quarter book and am going to use my many fall fabrics to make the Trees Quilt.

@Beffersmom Жыл бұрын

Love the tips! Nice to have "extra" with these videos. Love that C.F. is doing more than just sharing fabric combinations and fabric choices. The video format in the last year or so has really taken C.F. To the next level! Sure am glad that Donna is still making some of the videos! love the entire CF family

@anitanoland9188 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips. Very helpful information any time and at any level of quilter! Again, so many beautiful fabrics!

@helensoares2549 Жыл бұрын

I have ordered just recently from the other “Donna” on the phone. She is so helpful. I’ve order several kits to make the regular size and one will be a twin for my great granddaughter. I’ve had shoulder surgery just recently so I’ll be ready to sew up a storm. Again, thank you #1 Donna, Fran and John for all of your wonderful fabric choices.

@1228Rhonda Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and i especially enjoy John and Fran doing it together. Your matches and choices of fabric are excellent

@carollantz5647 Жыл бұрын

Changed, thanks

@kendranewton9071 Жыл бұрын

You two are so much fun to watch. You are so up it makes me happy! 😊

@28ronji Жыл бұрын

I just love your videos!! Great tips and patterns. That ballon fabric is beautiful, just might need to get it ordered!

@mariaelena4856 Жыл бұрын

loved all the tips. I always watch your videos because I love your positivity and energy. Donna is also very fun to watch. Thank you for all your expertise. God bless all of you.

@marygreen8056 Жыл бұрын

I like your quilts and tips. The one about adapting the rotary cutter for lefties came at the perfect time. I've just moved close to our granddaughters and the 6-yr old is a lefty. This will help when we begin to learn how to cut and piece quilt blocks together. Thanks.

@loiscampbell3510 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, you guys! And thanks so much for sharing the wonderful patterns. I'm only sorry some of them aren't available in the original fabric.

@lamkaens Жыл бұрын

Ireland! Even brought back some fabrics from local fabric stores!!

@cheri5911 Жыл бұрын

I would like to make a table topper with fall colored leaves! Thank you for all the tips! So many great quilt patterns can't decide witch one!

@kristenquinn9327 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! All the tips are great. I just finished a small tote bag and now am going to work on a quilt for my husband for his birthday this weekend. I hope I can get it all done, lol! Thank you for all you do!!

@sandybruce9092 Жыл бұрын

I really have to tell you that I finally have every book you have published!! I’ve had a few for several years, but finally decided to get all the rest. Plus I take screen shots in my iPad when watching your videos as a great reminder of the fabrics used in the quilt plus the new fabrics that are available at a certain time. I’ve been quilting since I took my very first class - hand piecing only - in 1979. Our fabric selections were quite limited in those days but we have so many choices today that sometimes it can be really confusing. Should I buy a certain fabric or should I wait in case something else takes my eye!!!! I usually just get everything😄😄😄. Thanks for your videos and I’m hoping to finally see you at a quilt show - I live in North Carolina and there just aren’t the big shows we used to have before Covid so I keep hoping one will come closer to me (closest is Daytona and that’s still quite a drive). Thanks again! Keep up the good work.

@susanrichtarcik5672 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your free patterns always, so very nice of you. Love, love making my 3 yard quilts, and enjoy watching how you show different fabrics

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@barbarawiedrich9699 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your tips with us. Time to get my Christmas gifts finished. You guys are amazing, stay safe!!!

@quiltmaker8461 Жыл бұрын

Asking you when you are showing your fabrics especially tiny prints so hard to determine size in fabrics.example on dot fabric there, size dots for comparisons. Thank you folks! 🪡🧵

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

Good news, if you look on our web site, fabriccafe.com, all kit fabrics are shown with a ruler so you can see the exact size of all fabric designs. Donna

@juanitahooker132 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. I love your videos.

@jankalonick4771 Жыл бұрын

Another great video and I loved all the hints!! Keep up the great work guys!! You are amazing!!

@karriesteel6191 Жыл бұрын

My sewing time is very limited but I started "Courage"last week... in your world of fast patterns this one is super fast !! I have put in 1.5 hrs and have half the blocks done already !!!! THANK YOU for quick easy and fabulous!

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@ragathnor326 Жыл бұрын

Such a coincidence...I am working in a 3 yard quilt using that fish fabric on your left.

@jacquelinehenseleit6007 3 ай бұрын

I went to Scotland

@sharonozog7482 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this pattern. I am making it out of flannel for a person who has just found out she has an advanced stage breast cancer. I thought the name of the pattern just hit me - I had to do this for her.

@cathj8568 Жыл бұрын

Thans for the practical aspects of what we do (or try!) Is it a good idea to mix quilting cottons with flannels? I have 1 yard cuts of both and wonder if that might work out well? THanks so much Cath J

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

Regular cotton and flannels tend to shrink differently. If you want to try it, I suggest you overcast raw edges and launder both types before you mix. Another thing to keep in mind, When designing, we plan to use 42" width after selvages are removed as our width of fabric. Be sure to check your fabrics to see if they are less than 42". You may need to add just a little more fabric. Donna

@eclecticdeb4394 Жыл бұрын

Sad that I just can’t do anything with my quilting, due to triple digit here. Only one small room with a portable air conditioner. Looking forward to cooler days

@ruthfreeman864 Жыл бұрын

I cut left and right...I have double sided rotary cutter so I can awitch hands a d not rotate fabric

@sandradummer4726 Жыл бұрын

Ok..guys, I made a huge mistake last night cutting out some 5” squares and ending up slicing my middle finger on my right hand( I’m a left-handed) person, so..again as y’all say, you can’t be to careful with a rotary cutter. My fabric and ruler slipped, and there went my finger. Boy..did I ever bleed. But..I’m feeling better so as I heal, guess my husband will have to cut some fabric for me. I have to get back up on that bike and keep going. So..folks be..extra careful with all cutters, injuries are not require in trying to make a quilts. I was to keep injuries at a minimum.

@FabricCafe Жыл бұрын

Oh dear! Heal Quickly! Donna

@sandradummer4726 Жыл бұрын

@@FabricCafe thank you. My mishap I guess.