5 Tips to Help You Make Quilts Faster

Want to make quilts faster? I have 5 tips to share on what you can do to make your quilts more quickly. Now there are times that we don't care if the quilt takes time, but there are also times we need to get our projects done. We are headed in to the season of giving and you know that our schedules get hectic. We need to make quilts faster for gifts because we have lots of social gatherings to attend. We also need to make quilts faster because we have other activities we are participating in. We have parties, family gatherings, dinner with friends and decorating. We participate in volunteer activities and helping those who are in need.
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[@mariejohns1387]

Omg! $14.99 for a 108” sherpa blanket?!!! I need to take you shopping with me April lol great tips

[@janiesoito4494]

Costco has a large selection of "quilt backs" this time of year. Glad I'm not the only one who sees quilt backs when I see those large bedspreads.

[@jannawhitten2473]

I didn’t know!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@amyhofner6777]

Frond Designs is absolutely amazing. Love the beautiful colors. I get my mammogram every February without fail. We lost my mother in law 11 years ago from from breast cancer that went into bone cancer. My sister in law had breast cancer as well, but she has been cancer free for 5 years now. There is no doubt that mammograms can save a life. ❤

[@lesa6399]

Mammograms have saved my life twice. Early detection is the key to it all! We lost my MIL to metastases, as well. My condolences to you and yours

[@debbiepenalber1369]

I love 3 yard quilts! My favorite fast quilts!

[@aprilscraftroom]

me too

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Hey, April! I was in the middle of reorganizing the closet in my side entrance when this video popped up. I will still be in the middle of the job at the end of this video. Procrastinators Unite! 😂🤣😂 Thanks, April! Stay well!

[@aprilscraftroom]

lol! Yes Love this!!!

[@donnarichey144]

I got my mammogram today and want to let people know if you don't have caffeine the day before it won't hurt as much. Thank you April. Your dog is adorable.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for the tip. And Gracie thanks you for the compliment. 😀 Hugs, April

[@sueallen2737]

Yes get your mammo. I did and found out I had breast cancer. Went through surgery and they got it all

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank God!

[@destrygraves]

Oh😮 you just gave me a duh moment. I never make the 3 yard quilts because I need bigger ones and I don’t want to do the math. A 10” square could easily be swapped for the 5”. This is literally life changing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yay

[@beckyvillines1613]

Awesome, April!! You not only took it out of the box, but you took it half way down to road too!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes! Thank you! thank you so much for your kindness! I appreciate you watching my channel!

[@ronniayala2056]

Another great quilt! Love that you took the chance and cut up the panel. Very brave ;)

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@CopycatQuilter]

Thanks for introducing me to more fabric designers, lol…

[@aprilscraftroom]

welcome! I loved doing it!

[@peggynichols6191]

I love 3yd quilts.

[@marysharon9186]

I love 3 yard quilts. I've made twin through king size from the patterns from those books. I love them.

[@aprilscraftroom]

OH WOW! You go girl! That is awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@vanderlugt70]

I think a black boarder would look great!

[@aprilscraftroom]

me too!

[@sirfloyd1]

I love the 3 yard quilt books not sure how many I have haha many

[@aprilscraftroom]

lol!

[@scottydog6539]

Try putting Hershey’s Choc syrup in your coffee. It is good. Also, I put pumpkin pie spice (powder) on my Coffee.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Sounds great!

[@louisepuketapu7365]

That’s a very bright quilt not quite me but I do love the blue and purple frond fabrics

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@beckipugh8124]

That turned out so great! Moment of panic when you said that you were going to cut up that panel, but it was perfect for that quilt. Oliver where was Oliver!!!! I just bought 3 panels for my collection in the last 2 weeks thought "Now what would April do with these"!!! lol. Happy Quilting!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching! Oliver likes to go Catting around.... we live in the country so he goes out and in as he pleases ... he is a happy boy!

[@kristamorehead-mcnutt1714]

I love Stephanie Brandenburg, knee she was right up your alley!!! Getting her latest collection delivered this week, it's been on back order- so excited!! Her work is one you can do on canvas with modge podge and it looks like a real painting! ❤❤❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ninatrusty2057]

Easy, quick quilt -- Villa Rosa- Victoria pattern.

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOVE LOVE. LOVE Villa Rosa!

[@reginabaillie2535]

Oh my god April that is absolutely beautiful love the work you do and thank you so much for showing us how you made your quilt.❤🐈‍⬛🌻

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome!

[@donnawilliams7478]

That studio and fabric was cool

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@janiesoito4494]

I love Costco for "quilt backs." My anatomy professor used to get a KitKat every day for break. One day when he came back to the lab, he got involved with a group of students and set his candy down on the table. My lab partner, Diane, swiped it. When he was done helping the students, he reached for his KitKat. Gone! He started checking pockets: lab coat, suit coat, shirt, slacks and then repeated. Just as he was finishing the second round, Diane handed him the candy and asked "Are you looking for this?" The look of relief on Dr Smith's face was priceless. Good thing she was one of his best students. ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL

[@Nana56]

I love this quilt! Those colors are right up my ally. Might need my sunglasses. :D Truly great job!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@corinnedavies707]

I love this quilt. It is a nice change to see something different.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think so too! Thanks for watching!

[@CarolBowers-ue6xh]

So pretty and you make so much fun love you u tubes best of all. I am vision impaired so have to see if I can still see enough to sew you encourage me to try

[@aprilscraftroom]

Carol Thank you for sharing this!!! Thank you for watching my channel

[@kathytanner9053]

Love the Saints shirt!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Go Saints! Hugs, April

[@Quiltycat-dq3ys]

I love Frond Design patterns and fabric, HOWEVER, the only fabric I've ever had bleed was from an older collection of hers. I'm sure now that it's part of Northcott, it is better, but beware of dark reds from her older collections.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Good to know! Thank you for sharing!

[@destrygraves]

OMG You are wearing my Saints shirt!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Go Saints!!!

[@deboraflynn6825]

I love 3 yard quilts, have alot of her books!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

me too! LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@sherryfaires7931]

I think a little of Stephanie rubbed off on you!! I like to step outside the box once in a while, too! It looks great!

[@aprilscraftroom]

absolutely --- she was so inspiring

[@charlenehicks6292]

I love you yorkie! And your quilt!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!!

[@merryhill4790]

That fabric is so gorgeous, it inspires me. Love the quilt. The Studio tour was great too. Have a good week and eat some more chocolate for me.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! You too!

[@monicavalentine8472]

Definitely looks modern....love the colors..great job

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much!

[@debbiedobbins6785]

I love the panel sliced up…looks 3D’ish. Almost like looking through a window. I love EQ8 now that Miss Kimberly Jolly did a little tutorial on the program. She has created a late night monster in me playing with all the fabric and block possibilities! 😆 Have a marvelous Sunday Miss April..🤗🤗

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@carlaatkins2619]

Fabulous Fabric and Spectacular Designers. Most of all, Terrific KZbinr. You're the ❤best❤you always make me smile and laugh😂, "My brain is a little tired because I had to think a lot."🎶💖💐

[@wilycat5290]

Good tips🎉. I agree. When time is of the essence, you do what ya gotta do. Thanks for the video 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you for watching!

[@karenraabis5296]

I love it! It suits the panel

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you!!!

[@missyperullo7883]

Beautiful design. I love your yorkie!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you ... that is Gracie ... she is my baby!

[@lindawalker2490]

I have just learned to use fleece on the back of my quilts, not so expensive as batting and backing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

love it!

[@maranirwin4540]

Very different but love it x

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@moodygirlcreates130]

Love 3 yard quilt books from @fabriccafe

[@aprilscraftroom]

ME TOO! My fav!!!

[@dianecurran8955]

Absolutely awesome quilt!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@FleurdeLinda.Stitches]

Cool fabric! You can definitely go down the rabbit hole with EQ8. I have a program that was retired, but still works, and just lose time when playing with all the functions designing quilts. I wish I had shelled out the money for EQ8 instead of QuiltPro.

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you for your kind words .. and thanks for watching my channel!

[@janetschram3552]

I love your quilt. Great job.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@sweetcake405]

that came out amazing, love it

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@karencooley6723]

Who Dat! Go Saints!

[@aprilscraftroom]

😍

[@sheilajones9076]

super cute doggie

[@aprilscraftroom]

100% Agree!

[@vickiporter2945]

I didn’t think I’d like the panel cut up,but I love it! You’re so creative ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@enellbrown5101]

Thanks 😅for sharing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

My pleasure 😊

[@AliciaSaginario]

Happy Sunday ☕️ Thank you April, always great ideas 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@RebeccaRohrmann1357]

You are adorable haha informative and entertaining 😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!! 😁

[@barbaraking9033]

Love the colors!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@barbgardner5549]

Love Fabric Cafe 3 yd books❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too!!

[@ingehoward3908]

Love love love it 🎉

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤

[@jannawhitten2473]

Super cute quilt!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@alexandrawellington8028]

This quilt is awesome!!! xxxxxx

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you

[@cakeunit9012]

You can sometimes find precuts at places like Big Lots and Tuesday Morning...... they are much cheaper there, when they have them

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love this! Thanks for sharing

[@gregconniepryor255]

Great job! Love the design! Panels rule!

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you! Me too!

[@scottydog6539]

I like your panel and strips. It does look very nice. Great job April.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@debralarocque1640]

What about black to bring it all in. Have a great day.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Great idea!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

That’s an awesome use of a panel

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you so much!

[@samjones9465]

Loved this quilt, well done for moving out of your comfort zone - it was definitely worth it

[@aprilscraftroom]

agreed!

[@chrissyluna8183]

I got the Halloween jelly roll at joanns for 30 bucks and made a Halloween dog quilt.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome

[@dianehuntley2493]

Different. Unusual. I like it!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@Maisie343]

Wow, beautiful fabric x

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@anitanoland9188]

Love her large floral panels. Have yet to do that project!!! Love the colors and liked the design and outcome but just not an abstract kind of quilter!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love Floral panels also thank you for watching my channel

[@kerenhuff4570]

You are so cute and you always make my day!! 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

aww .. thank you!

[@neselain]

Love it. Best one yet.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@suzannejambon4736]

Love seeing you Who Dat gear!

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤

[@patwilson5017]

Holy smokes April, you've got the patience of a saint....(regardless of what you say) L0L

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤

[@ginamiller3823]

Love it!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤

[@lindagillian8157]

Love the virtual tour through Stephanie’s studio. This is a really great idea for panel sewing. Thanks!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you ... it was so awesome!

[@karenmorrissette2612]

I think one of the brown wood grain would make a great border

[@aprilscraftroom]

OH... I like that too!

[@janeenpfeiffer3465]

Love the quilt, still shocked you cut that panel! Cute pupper too❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@imogenethomas1138]

Wow April! This is so creative! Great job.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Joy-eq6qg]

An April original, it works!! Enjoy that kit-kat bar, they are good. I had an oreo earlier today.😊 How about a black border?

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOVE the black border idea!

[@jankalonick4771]

April I was just visiting Galtinburg, TN this past week and just want you to know that I bought 8 new panels. I am so excited about them!!! Love these tips, girl you are great!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

that is awesome!

[@peggielane4951]

My family love the fleece for the back of the quilt.

[@aprilscraftroom]

yes ... makes it so soft!!!

[@pamboone6921]

Hi April, Yeaaaah that quilt top turned out really nice. I had my doubts with so much patterns going on but by george it looks very good! Thanks for the 5 great tips, I’m loving the blanket one. I do use lots of sheets for backing but man not having to use batting would be gorgeous and so much faster with a blanket! Cutest pup. Missed Oliver today! Have a awesome week! ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

I wasn’t too sure either! LOL. Oliver was out catting around. Hopefully he will Grace us with his presence next time. Thank you for watching. April

[@lisagilbert8472]

Honestly when you said you were CUTTING UP the panel I grasp in horror! How that panel is beautiful you need more chocolate girlfriend.. okay I am sorry it is beautiful and I love the abstract look. Hopefully you will do a video when the borders , backing, top stitching and binding have been completed! As alway your designs and finished quilt blows me away in a great way!! ❤❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

it is in the works.... thank you for watching!!!

[@sirfloyd1]

That studio was awesome!!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

SO AWESOME!!!

[@karenemerton5128]

Great ideas!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@szelop]

I’ve loved Stephanie Brandenburg for years! Her colors are fabulous! I have several of her giant florals! Tim Holtz fabric is the bomb too! Thanks for sharing! Great video!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching my channel!

[@kittyscottpdx]

I just bought that same blanket at Costco for the same reason!😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

yay!

[@user-me7cf3ml3g]

Thanks April. I use all those tips, especially "super sizing" the pattern. One of my friends started a quilt for our group, & used little 2 & 1/2" squares, but never finished it. I ended up finishing it, but said if it were me, I would have used much bigger squares!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wonderful!

[@ruthmcewuen2086]

I really like this

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@carenstory8425]

Love it ❤ Thank you for sharing your tips

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome!

[@ronniayala2056]

Love the grey and brown wood panel!

[@aprilscraftroom]

ME too!! LOL

[@sheilajones9076]

You did an awesome job, i love it

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@kellihorger707]

Great panel quilt! Love me some Tim Holtz. I come from a card, stamp background, so very familiar. Always love your bloopers too.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!!!

[@lindaprice9242]

Oh my goodness I will have to check out Costco. Your panel turned out so cute. Once again I love the bloopers keep them coming!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL! Will do !

[@veronicascott8012]

I love it April! Black would be great for the border but whatever you choose will be perfect.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love the black border idea too!

[@gracepatane9384]

WOW - love your quilt, April! It’s awesome!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@peggynichols6191]

Very nice

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks

[@louisedunaway]

Absolutely, beautiful! So, creative! Love it ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@lauragreer5240]

This is really amazing! I like it with the different fabrics mixed in!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@patwilson5017]

How unique! Love this pattern you created. It's a keeper for sure!!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

In the U.K. KitKats are chocolate biscuits! Loved getting to see the studio and seeing someone’s creative space. Too often it’s just a computer that we see now. It’s part of the reason I love Kaffe Fasset he still designs his fabrics old school with paint and paper. It was interesting to see another way to use up a panel, thank you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you for watching! biscuits! That is awesome!

[@CCard-zz3wl]

Good ideas😀

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@kendranewton9071]

Love the new design. You are so creative and whimsical!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awww... thank you so much!