This popped up in my feed today and I decided to watch it. My grandson is starting college in the fall. He will find out next week if he has a Twin XL bed. I had already told him I’d make him a quilt. Perfect timing!!!

When I first started quilting many decades ago, my Grandmother answered my question about why there was always one square or something in her quilts. She explained that it's a very old tradition called a modesty or humility mark. It keeps us humble and always working to improve. I responded, "Oh, you mean it's a way to justify your errors?" And she laughed and said, "That, too."

I don't think I would have ever noticed the layout boo-boo!! I get so much pleasure out of watching you make your beautiful quilts, Donna!! I am amazed with your process of creating such beautiful pieces of art. So, anything in the wrong place is not likely to be noticed by me. Thank you & Matt for your creativity & for the fact that you are both willing to share your expertise with us. Linda

Donna ! you are just so sweet ,all quilters make mistakes ,and if they never do there not human anyway ,and we don't care , you are still the best at what you do on here and I always look forward to your lessons l ,learn something new every time.

That backing sure was a surprise. I love it. Stunning!!!!

Your color choice on this one was a real surprise - and so very beautiful! This makes this quilt just scream: " I am not your grandmother's quilt!" These colors make it so modern and good for either sex and any age. Love that you put Kaffe Fassett on the back! Very fresh, clean and happy!!

I just love all your quilts. I always thought you make such load quilts and never in my life will I do that. Well you have convince me get out of your box live a little you can do this. And I did wow THANKS. I didn't think I could love sewing any more than I did all ready but I do. Thank-you again one day I will come to your store right now I can only order on line and I do.

I deliberately piece a mistake into quilts for my grandchildren. To show that beauty is unique and not always perfect. Thank you for this happy quilt. I loved the surprise backing fabric

You are such a joy, so clear, so happy with the process! After listening to you I want to jump right in & play 💜

That is such a happy quilt!! And I had to smile at the end when you pointed out the goof. Makes me feel a whole lot better about my mistakes. THANK YOU for all the wonderful videos. I have learned so much watching you and Matt. And thanks for the free patterns and the EXCELLENT service from your store. (And for stocking so much Kaffe!!)

I love when you make bright color quilts. They just pop and add to the comfort factor when you wrap up for a cuddle. Thanks for sharing.

I like that you choose different fabrics than what are pictured on the pattern. Helps me to visualize beyond what was photographed for the pattern.

Just consider it a humility block. It's all good. Doesn't take away for the beauty of this colorful quilt. Thanks for sharing.

This quilt would be so easy to make a mistake on. Even with taking the picture. Creative license👍🏻

Good afternoon Donna and all the Jordan fabric family, This is one bright quilt that just says look at me and would be the one to add life to a boring room. I happen to love rainbow things because they do bring a big smile to my face and to an awful lot more people as well. ANYTHING handmade whether it is a quilt, curtains, cushions, clothes, jewelery, what ever, it is made from the heart and is always a unique piece because of the person who went to the trouble and time to make it. It is lovely to know that although we may think of you as god like in your talent, you are only human and just like all of us, you do unique things. Don't beat yourself up (i keep getting told that little nugget when i am scrapping the floor with just how could i have done that), you are a human being and if you hadn't pointed it out i wonder how many people would actually of noticed. Keep being the kind and beautiful lady you are flower and we will continue to be blown away with your wonderful skills and talented hands. Sending crafty hugs across the big pond, Norah, Glenochil Village, Scotland

Completed is ALWAYS better than perfect! It's gorgeous!! I'm a new subscriber and long time quilter...well 30+ years.

Fantastic!!!! I love the Pebbles Panto!!!!! Thanks Donna & Team!!!!! x

Donna, you created a cheerful, happy, wonderful quilt and it was great to see what you did! I loved it and variety of types of quilts coming from this pattern. I also liked what you showed the "mistake" but it hardly looks like an "uh oh"! Its more variation like someone said. I loved he red thread against the blue and overall, the red thread was fun and heartful. The binding was great, toi- this is my new favorite quilt! Thank you, Donna!🥰🌸💕

Watching your Videos feels like drinking hot cocoa on a cold rainy day. Make me really really happy every time I watch them

I’m not normally a big fan of the pebble design, but with this quilt, it really works!! Thanks for the great video!

Late night Quilt Qrew, where you at? :V THIS IS VERY PRETTY!! I absolutely love this, especially the example on the paper too! I want to do one of these!!

This is why I would name this quilt “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” It’s a very happy-looking quilt, you are so right Donna. Even priding myself on having an eagle-eye, it would’ve taken me years to spy that quarter turn. Because it in no way changes the overall design, it’s truly unnoticeable. And I so agree: *never* point out your “intentional design elements” to others. Keep them as your own Maker’s Mona Lisa Smile 😊! Beautiful giveaway quilt, lucky recipient. ~Diana K.

Im with you Donna. I would make all my quilts purple and green also. they looks so beautiful together

My friend and I call those little 'mistakes' Character....you just added some Character to your quilt. BEAUTIFUL!!

I think it's very liberating when someone as talented as Donna makes a mistake. Gives me hope! One of my quilting mentors once told me "Done is better than perfect" Thank you Donna!

I love the Plaza Quilt! And the mistake? I love that as well. The same thing happened to me back in June 2021. I was making a Disappearing Nine Patch for a friend according to Donna Jordan's pattern. I placed 2 of the patches incorrectly and didn't notice it until I was completely done with it. Oh well, it will have to stay like that forever! And did our friend like his quilt? Nope. He LOVED it! He had no idea I was making this for him and he was so surprised and happy! His wife loves her quilt too.

Beautiful quilt! Quirky block gives it extra character 😉

OMG! The backing was such a surprise! I totally agree that it's a great choice. I love KF. Your instructions are so simple that I am tempted to try one. Thank you for making this video.

Looking nice in blues.

Oh how I would love to win this giveaway! My mother-in-law is turning 85 and she loves butterflies! The border colot and butterfly motif would match her home decor fabulously. And I would get a brownie point or two for giving my winnings to her! :-)

Love the Kaffe print on the back!

Donna, you are so right in not telling. Mainly no one will ever notice and after a few weeks I don't even remember. love those tiny oopps . My LAQ noticed one only because it was on the edge, he called to see if I wanted to re do with a bit of Jack's help and decided after reviewing the image, that , nope I'm happy and the baby's momma would never see it. BTW this beauty would be perfect for preteens or college beds.

That stack and whack in the background at the beginning 😍. Plaza is also really pretty!

I love your videos, you don’t blabber on like other people’s videos on quitting! You get right down to showing All the right ways to make a quilt! It’s such a pleasure to watch you, thank you so much for all your help.😘

I love to watch your videos. You have excellent ways to show easy ways to make tops that seem complicated .

Really like that quilt

It is a beautiful quilt, loved it when you said to try different colors. We all often go to our favorite colors and this is just so much fun to go off that safe road and go bold colors all over. Love the backing as well. I had to laugh, I was screaming to my screen.........."Donna turn that block around", my husband came in, what are you doing?? I said: She is missing a layout mistake....... He "Oh just like you had the other day" hahaha the quilt is perfect and so nice to have it extra long. Thanks for keeping the little layout change in the video, makes us all human....LOL Keep up the great work and have a nice weekend, Love Klasien

The quilt is fantastic, but the photo at the end is priceless. ❤️

I'm in shock that you made an error! Of all the quilters I watch online, you are the most precise. Makes me feel better about myself that even you can make a mistake (never thought that was possible). :) Thank you for the smile.

Thank you for this fab quilt, I love how just 2 different blocks combine to make such an effective pattern.

Love the colours, would never think to put orange amd purple together but I'm converted and love it I never point out my mistakes. If I did I would never stop talking 🤣🤣🤣

Your tutorials always provide clear instructions to help with making it easy to make a quilt. Thank you

Was looking for my next pattern design. Think this is it. Thanx. I see you have reached more than half a million subscribers. Congratulations!

Love your Videos. Thanks for sharing.

Another great video, another beautiful quilt! Thanks Donna!

AWESOME quilt! Thanks for all of your tutorials and FREE patterns!

wonderful once again. Watching you gives me joy!

Very colorful! Lol, I don’t think anyone but you and maybe Matt would catch the mistake!

What a unique variation of the traditional Jacob's Ladder Quilt. Thanks for sharing it.

The colors look like a sunset! So beautiful!

I love that there was one turned differently! So fun and you're so right that if you don't say anything I think 99% of people would even notice b/c the colors are so playful and vibrant!! :-)

You are a fantastic teacher.

What a cheerful quilt!😁

I am so new to quilting, I have not made one yet. I keep watching your tutorials looking to find what I think would be easy and I think maybe this one you are demonstrating could be the one. I love all your tutorials but if I keep watching like I do I will never make one!! but please don't stop. Thank you from the UK

stunning, love the happy mistake.

Donna you are so enthusiastic and talented. I have learnt so much from your videos. Thank you for your generosity 🙏

I love simple and easy quilts that look complicated.😉

Recently I started watching your videos you are very talented

Another beautiful Calico Carriage quilt! I love your choice of fat quarter colors on this one. Just a word on the “oops” events: I have usually caught mine before the quilting, and sometimes have had to rip blocks out of the middle and re-stitch them in, or reverse whole rows. Yours doesn’t even catch the eye, and only makes the quilt more unique! Thanks, Donna, for another great video! ❤️

Love all your videos and beautiful quilts. Thanks for all you do

First off, I love your videos. As a newer quilter (since COVID 19) but a more experienced sewer I find your instructions very clear. I am on my fourth quilt (of my entire life) so I am continously trying to improve my knowledge and skills. Thanks for what you do - I am excited to make something similar to this as I love those on point squares/diamonds.

I always look forward to new video’s. And love watching the old ones too. Hope you are doing well in your neck of the woods!

Love the rainbow 🌈 colour palette....a pot of gold combination.

I'm watching this for the third time! LOL I just can't get over this quilt! AND the giveaway quilt is GORGEOUS!! I was wondering if you label your quilts? It would make the giveaway quilt that much MORE special if you did!

Wonderful bright colors. The circle stitches are the perfect match. Loved the ending, lol. As hard as I try, I always miss something and only notice .. or my children will point out .. where I forgot something.

Another great one Donna .even the mistake looks good thank you so much.

Love the red thread!

Wow that turned out amazing for a simple beginner quilt! 💕Beautiful. Ahh.. Keep those little errors to yourself. 😅 Mom came to visit? How nice. 💕

I love the color selection of this quilt.

A lovely quilt! Thank you for sharing!

What a beautiful quilt!!!💙

I love how the half triangles and the four path can make so many quilt patterns. Beautiful!

I love the circle quilting!!

That’s a beautiful quilt…those colours! Wow! Your “mistake” adds to the beauty, makes it even more interesting. 💖🇦🇺

i watched and was amazed at the simplicity of the pattern,once it was broken down into individual blocks.i see many quilts that i dismiss straight away,never breaking the pattern into smaller pieces.thank you for your insightful tutorial,i love the m

Both the quilts are stunning. I love the Fassett fabric on the back, it created a real wow. But most of all this felt really achievable with your tutorial for a new quilter like me. Thank you for the inspiration 😊

Lovely quilt. Very interesting to see how the machine began the pebbles pattern xxx

How sweet to see family on the team! Every one of my projects (from cakes to quilts) has an oops or three! I just give them away anyway :)

I liked the pattern and color selections. But then I saw the reverse...WOW! I love it! Great tutorial Donna & Family. Thank you.

Lovely project, I prefer your color palette. Lovely nails as usual.....

Again and again every time very nice patch quilt 👍👌 Anass khan. From india. New delhi..

Really like your tutorials. Please keep them coming.

You are such an encouragement to the newer quilters like me. Your patience demonstrating ‘ how-to’ is so helpful. Thank you!!

I love the bright colors!

Great quilt.

Another beautiful quilt and fantastic video - thank you so much x

I get so jealous when I see your big cutting surface! That would make thing so much easier. Oh well!

What a great family photo 👏 You’re such a brilliant teacher 🥰💐

I am liking this pattern thanks for showing us how easy this is to make.

Great tutorial and beautiful quilts! :-) Thank you for sharing Donna! Nice photo at the end!

No words to say for your talent excellent

Love your choice fabric. Beautiful.

This quilt is beautiful.. I like someone else's comment about Quilt of Valor.. Would be gorgeous!

Thank you for the wonderful idea. Yes it makes me happy. Also thank you for the added whoops - I love you showed us anyone can do it.

You have no idea how much some of us need the reminder that it should be fun and enjoyable and not a requirement of perfection. Working on second quilt and focusing more on errors than all the earlier fun and excitement

It’s beautiful and taking a pic of the quilt has helped my big time. Very helpful hint. Love the colors.

That is such a beautiful quilt. So lovely. Lee x

I love your hair! It looks so pretty, such a gorgeous natural color! Thank you for pointing out that even you make mistakes. My boyfriend tells me all the time that I am too hard on myself when I make a mistake. I couldn't see your mistake at all until you said what it was and even then it was hard to see! Thank you and the entire Jordan crew for being such a blessing to so many of us. May you receive many blessings in return.

I LOVE your tutorials! Your encouragement to step outside of my comfort zone and choose colors I wouldn't normally challenges me to consider other options. I really appreciated your tag at the end regarding the little mistake. You should see some of my mistakes, LOL. I am ALWAYS looking for your new tutorials. Thank you so much!!

I would not have chosen those colors either, but I love how it turned out! Beautiful colors and quilting. Thank you Donna, for teaching us how to branch out and try new colors. A really cheerful, lovely quilt!