Color Block Drunkard's Path Quilt (When the kids are away...) | Midnight Quilt Show

Links from this episode:
Pattern + fabric kit --- craftsy.me/2qaNKT0
Piecing pattern --- craftsy.me/2svQzhs
Download Angela's FREE quilting diagram --- craftsy.me/2pgYSbM
More links from this episode (including Angela's adorable travel iron!) --- craftsy.me/2qNZgzX
Finished queen size Quilt: 72" x 90"
About the show
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Say hello to the Midnight Quilt Show, a KZbin series that celebrates late-night stitches, taking shortcuts and sewing in your PJs! Each week, host Angela Walters will bring you a quick and quippy breakdown of a brand new quilt… wine not included.
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Meet our very own Midnight Quilter, designer Angela Walters - known for serious skills and quilter-ly quirks. Each week she brings you her new “quilt of the hour”, sharing the scoop on how she tackles perfectly-pieced points or fab free-motion.
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[@graylagran7443]

I've embraced your "close enough is good enough" motto. It's allowed me to not stress over imperfections. Thank you!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! That is my main goal for making these!!

[@Craftysheila]

Me three!!!! It's a lot more fun and they're not as noticeable as we give the mistake credit for!!!!

[@001mrjacko]

thank you

[@applegatecl]

I've read several books about antique cross stitch samplers and nearly all tell you to leave the "mistakes" in--it makes projects unique and in all the needlepoint projects I've done NO one ever sees them--unless I tell them myself.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Exactly!! That's why you never point them out :)

[@chantalbourrut410]

I love this lady! A bit of humour is what we need.

[@peggyfile1264]

Crazy beautiful. I prefer red wine too

[@zainylainy1]

I gave my son three choices for a quilt for him. This was the one he chose. I’m not going to lie, it took me quite a while with a lot of labor, but it was one of the funnest quilts I’ve ever made. He loved it! Said it was the prettiest quilt I’ve ever made! I had a lot of personal satisfaction with this one. I even did her intense quilting on it!

[@marycody4459]

You are awesome! I started leaving small mistakes in my quilts as my 'signature'. It has made quilting so much less stressful. Thank you for making us all laugh.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That is awesome! I am going to remember that!! lol

[@deniseluce1642]

You are informative and funny. LOVE LOVE your show.

[@mitzvahs5555]

myself and my granddaughter (5yrs. old) love watching ur Midnight Quilt Show episodes.

[@jwild259]

Your sewing is never wrong. You just have creative opportunity or learning experience.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I love that! A "creative opportunity"....I will have to remember that gem!

[@applegatecl]

Absolutely! We'd probably never start or finish projects if we spent too much time trying to make them "perfect." As Angela says, "Where's the fun in that?"

[@patmorehead2690]

"Not quilt worthy", "close enough is good enough"... Please more midnight pearls of wisdom! You're the greatest!!!!!!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awwww thanks so much!!!!

[@tweetybird53046]

So true, luv it.

[@leavesongrass]

A great quilt! I really liked hearing the reasons you chose the various colors of thread. And keep preaching (and demonstrating) all your non-perfectionist slogans! Really love SEEING that!

[@HRHDMKYT]

"Close enough for government work"... hilarious! Angela, who writes your material, it's terrific. You have a future in comedy, if you ever get tired of quilting. Specifically regarding curved piecing, have you ever tried glue-basting with those super-pointy glue nozzles? It looks easier than sewing pinned pieces. LOVE (and look so forward to) your midnight quilter videos -- keep them coming! ~Diana

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I come up with the jokes, and usually they aren't prepared beforehand....it just rolls off my tongue...lol!! I haven't tried glue yet, I'll have to give that a shot! Thanks for watching!

[@dianewalter8382]

I'm glad that I'm not the only that gets it wrong!!!! Angela you crack me up...I love the midnight quilting show. Thank you

[@kathyrenz8209]

Angela, I love these midnight quilt shows. They remind me of when I was a stay at home mom and my kids were little. I used to stay up sewing into the wee hours of the morning. The next technique I want to learn is bargello. If you haven't done so already, that's what I would love to see next from you. Thanks!

[@kathyboden7231]

Great as always Angela! My motto is if someone is looking so close to find a mistake there looking too close.

[@conniecephus8128]

Angela, I love this show. Right from the start, with the 'quilt juice' to the beautiful rainbow of colors, I was hooked. When you took a small hiatus, I was sad :-(. But now I happy, :-), so I thought I would let you know just how fun and unique your show is. I hope you keep on quilting in the midnight hour!

[@lynnczar2463]

Angela, you've inspired me to tackle quilting more of my quilts. I'm working on getting my UFO 's quilted, one quilt at a time. Love your sense of humor and your show. Good job ! Keep up your great shows! I love them!

[@janiebeard940]

Angela I Love watching you .you give me a lots of ideas

[@getstitchedbypugh]

I also have embraced the "close enough is good enough". My other motto is done is better than perfect. I love these shows they are short enough to watch on my breaks at work.

[@jrberry63]

For a newbie quilter, it is encouraging to hear "close enough is good enough". It eases my mind, as this is a very intense thing to learn! I love the phrase "quilt-worthy". I'll admit--some people are not knit-worthy, much as I love them, LOL, and may not be quilt-worthy either! But that's mostly because they don't appreciate what goes into the craft. Those who do? They get crafted stuff!

[@sharonozereko5478]

Angela, you are a breath of fresh air! Love your approach to finding the joy in quilting. Too often I get bogged down with "not good enough." And BTW, you are right about there being those who are not quite quilt worthy. We can still love them, but tearing my hair out for a complicated quilting pattern on my little domestic for someone who will say, "oh, that's nice" takes away the good mojo. I am learning to consider the value the recipient is likely to put on my effort. Thank you!

[@annie-k5213]

I laughed so hard when you "effed " up, and then did your little frustration dance. As others have previously stated your "close enough is good enough" motto (I also watched your 3 things a quilter shouldn't do) has also released that anxiety driven falsehood of perfection away, and made my quilting time so much better that I am actually finishing my quilts and thoroughly enjoying the process now. When someone of your caliber is so open and honest, it really is inspiring. Thank You! OH! Yeah and your "quilting juice " cracked me up. My sister and I finished 2 quilt tops one weekend whilst imbibing in the same quilt juice. ;-)

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I really feel that the quilting juice is the most important part, lol :) The sad thing is that I truly had that fit, I was so mad! But that's just how it goes sometimes!

[@thesilveragenda]

This quilt is stunning! I loved when you wiped your brow with a HST 😂😂

[@kathleenstorer691]

That WAS hilarious!

[@lindarivers2407]

I don't even quilt (not for 20 years anyway) but I just found your show and love it so much that I may just have to start back up!

[@reinadegrillos]

I'm amazed and how easy it looks. Thank you. It is a pleasure to see you working. I'm a retired teacher and just beggining to do this craft.

[@nancyboisvert7109]

Angela.......you are AMAZING! I definitely have to make this! Just watching this I see how easy it is to sew curved seams. That's your prettiest quilt yet and that's saying something! Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

[@janeenmckenzie4586]

Angela, you are just a dream to watch & sooooo entertaining! Janeen

[@isabelcoleman8858]

Love watching your Midnight Quilt Show. I really like that you aren't worried about perfection. This is my issue when I am free motion quilting and it makes me feel better to know that you "the expert" are ok with it not being perfect. Thank you

[@amytransue8756]

This is probably the third or fourth time I have watched this episode. You make me believe I can do the machine quilting and I love your attitude. It doesn't have to be perfect! But you can't get the kit anymore!!! 😩

[@lindsaychamberlain2929]

You are my kind of woman, just get on and do it, with a glass of wine. Thanks, I love this quilt.

[@danbev8542]

Oh MY! Gorgeous quilt! Fun tutorial!

[@beckyweaver3529]

I love your show Angela! You have filled a void in this quilter's life!

[@kimjarvis5711]

Finally a quilt program that focuses on the joy of quilting. I love your show! Keep them coming!

[@robinparsons200]

Oh my, Angela, your comment "close enough for government work" just about caused me to spew MY mouthful of wine all over my iPad screen!!As I continued to watch I very quickly learned that enjoying wine and enjoying your videos may not be compatible activities simply because of the constant potential mess. My sudden guffaws make me think I am doing not quite so much sewing but a lot of laughing, No fair looking! Not everyone is quilt worthy! Ha! I am completely hooked on your videos!

[@edherrington5072]

That comment has been around for many years...😊

[@susieannei5641]

I can't tell you how much Angela brightens my day every time I see a new tutorial! Great piecing, wonderful quilting and a personality of a dear friend. Thank you for a great show....please keep them coming!!!!!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

You are too sweet!!! I am so glad that you are watching them!!

[@chicktar1]

Angela, you are so completely adorable. Love the show and I have all of your craftsy classes and refer to them often. Thanks for your perky positive attitude and your no stress approach!

[@mcmc3081]

I love your videos so much! I've been sewing for many years but have only recently been brave enough to actually finish some quilts, and it's because I've been so inspired by your straight-forward, relaxed approach to quilting. Thank you for making quilting less old-fashioned and stuffy--for a beginner like me, it really helps me feel less intimidated--you're an amazing teacher!

[@sandyrichmond2570]

I so look forward to Wednesdays! They just don't come around fast enough anymore. Love,love,love your show and your wit. Hope you never stop making these fun videos

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Me too!!! Wednesday are almost better than Fridays, lol. I hope you never stop watching them!

[@sandyrichmond2570]

As long as you make videos I'll be a steadfast fan!!!!

[@karenelerick1370]

Thanks for talking about thread choices. I often get "stuck" and think too much about the thread color. So many choices!!

[@karenpeterson5414]

Love love love those colors, thanks 🎉

[@CraftsyYouTube]

You are so welcome!

[@karriepennington3352]

Lovely work. I just made a bargello block after watching your video.

[@vickialdridge8973]

You are such fun, Angela! Enjoy your show!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww!!!! I am so glad that you enjoy them!!

[@charlenepeabody2453]

Very nice, love watching your videos.

[@not_today_satan_7]

i just love how real Angela is.

[@carolrupracht972]

Just beginning to free motion quilt on an HQ Sweet Sixteen. Thank you so much for all your inspiration. I so enjoy watching your shows. You are so inspiring!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay! We are Handi Quilter sisters :) Thanks much for your support, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!

[@ms.m2054]

I've always thought I enjoyed subtle or light colors but this quilt rocks my world! What an amazing vibe those bright and vibrant colors give out! Off to the fabric store I go!

[@willowtreemoonwalker]

I just ran accross ur channel and omg ur so wonderful. Always happy and up for a challenge. You taught me so much already and its only been 2 days. I stay up at night after i put my son to bed just to watch ur channel. I im a single mom looking to start quilting just have to save money for a circular cutter and mat. I have been saving old cloths to use since im on a extremely tight budget. Anyway thank u for everything ur doing. Ur very informational and upbeat. Cant wait to try ur patterns. Take care and god bless.

[@brendataylor1270]

You are adorable! Added as a bonus, your quilts are just beautiful!

[@dianncall9971]

Thank you Angela! You are so fun to watch. You remind us that quilting "is" supposed to be fun! I learned the hard way a few years back about "quilt worthy" on a knitting project that was used as an outside doormat...yes....that was not its intended purpose!!! I cannot get the hang of free motion quilting. Dr.Pepper and chocolate is my fuel when sewing, and for everything else!!!

[@ursulaalexander-smith4491]

You inspire me to "let it go" and just do the thing. Stop trying to be perfect, that is.

[@catedoss1556]

You are a wonderful and inspiring teacher, Angela. Most people don't know the first thing about quilting, so they don't have to have a perfect quilt. Everything I've made goes to my family, and they're smart enough not to criticize my work in front of me. 🌞👍🏼

[@19sman74]

Wow! I mean........the color placement is so amazing, the entire thing is stunning, well done!

[@Snowdrifft]

That is a gorgeous quilt! I never would have tried it. I am so glad you did now I can't wait! Your show is great I am loving it! Entertainment and I am learning. OMG you are the next best thing sense slice of bread. By the way your mom must be one great gal. Keep this up please I can't wait to watch more of your videos.

[@zivadavid6765]

Thank you for "it's good enough" That takes so much stress out of piecing. You have no idea. I really enjoy your shows. And your children are beautiful. YOu are blessed.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much for watching! I am definitely very, very blessed :)

[@florencesterling3984]

I enjoy your down to earth teaching ,as a new quilter learning from youtu,be tutorials your easy manner helps to lose the fear of trying new things . Thank you

[@barbarawilliams6561]

I love watching your shows. It encourages me to try new things.

[@anneirenej]

I always call it the magic quilt moment when you are watching it being pieced and suddenly your brain sees the pattern and at the same time understands just how to get there. It makes you smile. Also i was worried there would nit be symmetry but there it was. What a beautiful quilt and the quilting is amazing.

[@susangoodin2631]

Angela, very beautiful quilt. I have never seen anyone quilt the top with different colors before. You always put a smile on my face and make me laugh. Love your humor!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

aww I am so glad that you like it!!! Thanks for watching!

[@marciachambers7534]

You are sew much fun to watch. An inspiration to us all.

[@patchee33]

Have watched the Colour Crystals quilt a few times now, just love that quilt....like watching you quilt the top also, giving me some much needed confidence to get stuck into a few of my quilts....great tutorials and I just love your personality...

[@deannahooks6215]

OMG Angela! Love your videos! You have inspired me to take up quilting. I started making your bordello quilt (a teal block and a blue block) but my mom didn't think my color scheme would work together. So I bought more material to bring the colors together. After sewing that all up, I realized I didn't have enough material to make the number of pieces I needed. So I bought more fabric. Now that I'm piecing things together, I don't really like where it's going. In the meantime, my mom called me back to say if I incorporated more colors to the first blocks I made, they could work. Too late because I went in a different directions. At some point though, I hope to be done making blocks and actually making my quilt sandwich. Not to worry though! Your positive attitude is contagious and I am not giving up. Thanks so much! Because even with all this frustration, sewing is so relaxing! Looking forward to your next video!

[@junahamilton8147]

Angela love this pattern you are awesome. Thank You for the midnight quilt shows. sincerely Juna Hamilton

[@darcyreuterdahl2796]

I've never thought about using different color threads while quilting a sandwich together. After watching this show, I'm gonna have to try it.

[@pearlanderson5800]

I totally enjoyed the free style quilting and seeing the the bright colors used for the Christmas quilt.

[@melissadixon9061]

quilters don't make mistakes we make new designs love your show I'm looking forward to trying some of them

[@wandacooney9239]

You are so inspiring and hilarious! Keep the episodes coming- Love them!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I plan on it, thanks for watching!

[@rosalindalucero5237]

Luv your colors, a walk on the wild side

[@Sewtangle]

I love this show! Angela... you make me laugh and relax about not being perfect. I have a hard time getting quilts done because they are not perfect. I'm going to work on my own quilt from my own design and just going to have fun with it. Thank you Craftsy and Angela for this. Been finding myself waiting for the new episode to come out! I love it!

[@withrowjeanette5787]

I have finished 2 queen size quilts since watching your you tube channel. You keep me inspired. Thanks

[@libbyhaynes3618]

Thanks for your show and your beautiful quilts.

[@pamelatinkle6103]

Love your attitude towards quilting. It is supposed to be fun and not stressful and you display this beautifully! I am in process of a Lattice quilt and would love to see you make this! I can't wait til mine is done! Thanks for the videos!

[@brindalender3890]

I love watching the Midnight quilt show and have made some of the quilts. Just now finishing Fruit Slices. I watched this one with you at the Houston Quilt Festival. Thank you :)

[@shirley25877]

Love that quilter

[@racheldreher5640]

What a beautiful quilt! I really enjoy watching your show each week. Thanks for sharing your endless talent and fantastic humor. Can't wait to see more!

[@debbiefinch3927]

Hi Angela!! Wow! what a breath of fresh air you are!! At this stage of my quilting (ie lots months of research/loadsa money spent and loadsa money saved - getting fabric from mens ties/shirts/dresses anything that looks pretty in the the charity shop!!) I finally felt ready to do something semi-serious and I have come across someone with my attitude to doing things on KZbin!! If you ain't got a glass of wine and some chocs (tea if i'm back on my meds) then just ain't worth doing nothing!! I love your cavalier almost ireverend attitude to the whole process of quilting - I think most of what has put me off trying to make anything are the stuck up ladies who seem to insist that everything is is prefect - perfect i just DO NOT do - and your saying of 'close enough for government work' made me laugh - for longer than i can remember it has always been a favourate of my dad's and i admit, i use it probably far more than i should!! So i raise my glass to someone who is full of fun, info and not afraid to show cock-ups as well as the beautiful pieces you make. Mm - now another cup of tea or do i get on with unpicking the second back to front seam i have done in the 16" cushion cover i have spent all week making from men's silk ties!!! Oh decisions decisions!!! Lots of love and hugs from Snowy Gloucester in the UK xxxx

[@gillhurst3441]

I love your midnight quilt show. Such lovely Work.

[@rachelrohrer8976]

This is my favorite quilt from Angela so far! I love it! It might be just as awesome using some Tula Pink fabric... hmmmm....

[@cocbrool]

I love this quilt.

[@chipstyles761]

I just love your videos.....Your sense of humor makes me laugh....please keep on entertaining us...we also learn something too....thanks

[@lisacavanaugh8225]

Love your show! Makes me laugh. I have kids too (8 yo and 4yo twins). Such a challenge to get things done. Makes me want to quilt more for me when I watch you have fun. I quilt for others as my work. I don't know how you get that and the show/prep done! Awesome job and I love your outlook on life, it fits with mine. Cheers!

[@krisharrison9030]

I loved watching this. You crack me up, Angela with your wonderful sense of humor! Thanks for making curved piecing not so scary and close enough is good enough.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I am so glad that you liked it! It really isn't that bad when you get doing it (talking about curved piecing). Thanks so much for your support!

[@daphnefreke9829]

Such a fun show to watch while learning some new tricks. This one is beautiful, Angela. Keep them coming!!

[@susanglynn7189]

Absolutely gorgeous colors!!! Love it!!!!!! Beautiful quilt Miss Angela!!

[@maryjanegilmore5525]

Your quilts are always so pret. I love the colors.

[@annemelideo5305]

Love the modern quilts

[@ladorapridham]

Taking the fear out of quilting, one show at a time! Thank you!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That's the plan ;) Thanks for watching!

[@annielyst]

I struggled with those curves - tried so many methods and a foot I bought that was supposed to make curves super easy. I enjoyed seeing your technique. The quilt looks amazing. Love your show.

[@michellebillingsley4704]

Love, love, love this quilt. Beautiful job!!!

[@lindacoburn6764]

As always, great quilting, fun presentation and a totally wonderful quilt.

[@innesvautier5991]

This is the best thing on KZbin! Always come to your videos first Angela :)

[@sewnana1990]

I love your midnight quilt shows. You put together some interesting quilts!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Never a dull moment!! lol

[@sharonschwab2585]

Miss Personality Plus!!! What a sweetie you are , my lady. Keep up the great work!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awwww, you are the sweetie! Thanks for watching!

[@lauraromains4037]

Thanks. Your videos are very inspiring. I hope to be free motion quilting very soon. I agree with your "sewing as therapy" motto. All the best.

[@janeparker9872]

Great show and fab quilt Angela. You are a joy to watch!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate you watching!!!!

[@babsdemers6717]

You my lady are truly brilliant!!

[@lindagillespie6556]

So unbelievably gorgeous! Wow!

[@QuiltNinja-im4ef]

I just love this. You are are so awesome! Keep 'em coming!

[@richardhamilton9956]

love the shows!!! (I always get a big smile watching the shows)thanks!!!

[@quiltingnana8940]

Call me crazy but I have watched every episode numerous times! I love these, Angela! Keep them coming! PS... I now feel 'normal' that I also like to quilt with magic quilting juice!

[@tweetybird53046]

I too watch many times, it motivates me to try it again, and again. Luv how Angela shows the quilt and how to actually quilt it. I luv watching the free motion tutorials too she is so good she makes it looks so easy, then I try and it isn't that easy. Luv her, I luv the way she refers to her grampa (husbands) and how he taught her to quilt, I often wonder if the gramma quilted too. These videos are so fun to watch.

[@Amal2365]

WAW, this quilt is so beautiful 😍

[@nancymcclelland8916]

I love the colors, pattern, and quilting on this quilt. Thanks so much for the Midnight Quilt show!