Confetti Quilt {a leaders and enders quilt project!!}

[@patriciahogue5490]

So simple but so beautiful! Love the optional layout too!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@rainydaydiva6320]

10 seconds in and I already love this quilt. This is a gorgeous leader/ended quilt, we should all be doing this…..😍

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much!!

[@beadmomma4]

This is lovely. I think this would look beautiful as a wedding quilt, changing out the colored blocks with pretty white patterns.

[@poohbear101]

Or the colors of the Brides party

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yes!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

great idea!

[@suebean3873]

Yes, I agree, I always thought white fabric and some coloured blocks amongst them, it’s going to be beautiful. Love the look of the confetti. Stunning quilt.

[@juliaraley9563]

Such a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing! This would make an amazing baby quilt!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yes - it's perfect for the little ones!

[@carolynmills513]

This is adorable! I don't usually use leaders, but have several solid strips from a jelly roll that would be so perfect.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Great idea!

[@cathysabat2877]

Ok I've heard about/seen people using leaders and enders and thought - great idea...but never employed the concept...until yesterday! I'm working on a king size quilt and started to use this concept and I'm just thrilled with the way my machine is performing...and that I'm making another quilt at the same time! Watch out scraps!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yay!! I'm so happy to hear this Cathy!!

[@destrygraves]

Great bonus quilt. Not having a dedicated sewing space I use leaders and enders to keep one particular step of a pattern together. They are cut together, chain pieced, pressed, then sorted into the next step. This saves my sanity because one tiny distraction usually ends with many extra hours attempting to figure out where things went wrong.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Love your Sewciopath T Shirt! While many use leaders and enders, I don't. I try to engineer my block construction in a way that I'm optimizing my time at the sewing machine. Leaders and enders are a disruption in my process. HOWEVER, that said, your quilt stands beautifully as a project on its own worth tackling v. being a leader/ender project.

[@bioverse]

Thank you for this video. I had a lot of 2 1/2" squares and this is a simple way to utilize the leftovers for a quilt.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kstorts7348]

I’ve always sewn together 2.5” squares as leaders and enders. Scraps from leftover fabric from my quilts and then made 8 patches. Never happy with the resulting quilts. No order.. LOL. But now I can choose a background and the results will soothe my brain.. lol. Thanks Amanda!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Hopefully this option works better for you!

[@lynnperschke3966]

What a great idea to use up all scraps

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

One of my favorites!

[@glynisreynolds446]

What a super ‘bonus’ quilt that we can make while working on another quilting project 🤩👏👏🇬🇧

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

It really is! So much fun to see it come together over time as well :)

[@robinhewitt8251]

Awesome use for leaders and enders! Thanks 👍.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@DonnaDiskin]

Great Idea 💡 ... cool Beans, Thank You

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@FoD2001]

I’ve just started to do this today! Trying to restrict it to just leaders and enders, but I love the finished quilt so much that I’ll probably just end up making it much sooner! 😂 Deb x 🤗

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

haha...been there, done that 😉

[@lorrainemedina7363]

very smart way to make another quilt. very cool

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@chelseagradney3341]

I loved this idea when I first heard it. Thank you. I am currently half way through a project. I actually had the idea of using left over blocks from all the quilts I had completed while using this technique. Because of so many interruptions in my life, the blocks on the back may make another quilt completely. I tried to rush the leader and ender quilt a little to just get it finished. But I stopped myself and remembered why I chose this project. I needed another challenge: Patience. It has been good for me because I will remember. EVERY QUILT TELLS A STORY.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yes - it is difficult sometimes to leave the leaders/enders alone and not just sew them all together and get it finished! But in the end you will be happy you did :)

[@VampBookLVR]

This is an awesome trick! I can’t wait to show my mom, she is going to love it!❤

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I think she will too!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

I always enjoy watching you and your new ideas keep it up awesome job❣️✂️🪡🧵💖❤️💕

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much!!

[@dreamdanzzer]

love this idea - I've not used enders or leaders but sure am going to start now

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I think you're going to love using them!

[@dezertsky]

Brenda at Conquering Mount Scrapmore sent me over! Good explanation of leader-enders. I sometimes am rotating as many as 5 projects through the machine. Who knows which one is a leader-ender now. LOL It helps me get more done and save fabric that might not have been used. I paid for every inch, so I like to use it all. Congratulations on your channel.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much (to you and Brenda!! 😉). Leaders and enders are a life saver for sure!

[@MRaines76]

Hi Amanda, Thanks for the great tips. I'm thinking about a X-Men Legion inspired quilt since the new show just came out on Hulu and I think that this will work perfectly for it.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Great idea!!

[@pushpa41]

Thankyou. Such a beautiful idea. Will definitely make one of these quilts.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yay!!

[@carlawilson3005]

Cute Quilt 😊

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@RobinSampsonMcCarthy]

Super idea and beautiful!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@nancynorman6221]

Always love a scrap buster and a leaders/enders project! Thanks!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@marieerickson9695]

I love your videos. You always show great tips…I am going to start doing this as I sew! Thank you so much!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Have fun!

[@deborahvankleef382]

I love it! I definitely am thinking about this as leaders and enders…..thanks for sharing!🥰

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@debbiehampton7524]

Thank you, great idea! Will definitely give this a try.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Have fun!

[@aliciahoosier8146]

What a great idea! Thanks for the video!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@jansmith9391]

Sweet quilt idea!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@lorilee6145]

Love your videos!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@RomiW]

This is awesome! Thanks😊

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad you like it!

[@leemiller2811]

You are delightful! 🌺

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

🤗 thank you!

[@dakin7612]

Great use of leaders and enders and the quilt is pretty and modern.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@MultiPassionateCreator]

Brilliant! ❤

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@linhdasagen6498]

Genius!! Thank you for your tutorial!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@janetparker8184]

Love your shirt😊

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Ha, thanks!! I have them in my shop if you're interested 🥰 materialgirlquilts.com/shop

[@nicolebaumann5667]

You are a genious! What a great idea

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

🥰

[@joannes4792]

What a great idea 💡 I love, love, love the quilt 🥰 Thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@person2463]

Clever! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Chel🌸

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@maureenabramson4224]

Great idea! Thank you.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martinakopel5283]

What a Great idea. I have been using tiny scraps and kept using it over and over for my leader and ender. THANK YOU!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I do that as well when I don't have something like this already cut out, but this is so satisfying to do instead :)

[@cathylocklin3215]

Great idea!❤️

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@leonakofoed289]

Love the idea leader/ender quilts. I need to do this. Thanks so much.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@deborahyilek4216]

Oh I get it 😂 (finally) I couldn’t understand what sewists were referring to. What a great idea 💡 👏🏼

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Ha - so glad you understand now!!

[@debbiegriffin2079]

Great idea

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnababylon]

Brilliant!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!!!

[@vickiewagner3530]

So smart!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@leemiller2811]

Awesome!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@dianekring7672]

Cool idea! Why hadn't I thought of it??!! Love that quilt design! ❤️

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!!

[@elizabethsutherland7875]

So simple, and so smart! Thank you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're welcome!!

[@vikiambler1200]

Brilliant

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!!

[@susanschleede6591]

Wonderful pattern. I use scrap squares as leaders and enders to make scrap quilts. I often get distracted and sew my whole stack of scraps! ☺️

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

It can happen!! ;-)

[@jodylatwesen5487]

You are sew awesome! I get all excited to see you and your videos. I LOVE your shirts too!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're the best! Thanks so much Jody!!

[@pst47wings]

I'll add this to my list of next leaders and enders quilts. Such a cute scrappy quilt!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Pam!

[@kathleenadams3759]

Thanks I’m always looking for new leaders and enders ideas. Definitely adding this to pattern library.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Excellent!

[@donnaduguay7532]

Thank you for another great tutorial. I always look forward to seeing them.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@dianagrant9479]

Hey Amanda, I use 2.5 squares as leaders & enders but never really had a project like this to use them. Thanks for the inspiration and doing all the "quilt math" for those of us who are sometimes to busy, lazy, uninspired to do it... lol.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Ha - you're so welcome!

[@SammiJarrad]

Your quilts are always great! 💜💜🧵

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@cherylbaney1287]

Love this project! Ingenious…..Thank you

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@karlasantoro4981]

Wonderful bonus pattern! Thank you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@LarieM]

SO smart! I’m going to start using good blocks as my leads now. Such a good idea and no wasted fabric. 💕💕

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Have fun!

[@jankalonick4771]

I absoutly love this quilt. Thank you so very much. Will get started soon with this quilt!!!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Have fun!

[@robinsquiltbasket]

This is such a great idea!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Robin!

[@poohbear101]

What a great idea!! Why didn’t I think of that??

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@tracyjenkins4830]

Leaders and Enders new to me and how did I sew so long without them??? I have a “vintage” machine so have to hold the tails or end up with a knotted mess. Thank you, thank you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are going to LOVE using them! So many great projects can be made with leaders and enders. I suggest doing a google search to see what other projects people have made using them.

[@susanonealsmith8434]

So pretty and practical! Thanks for another wonderful pattern!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@lanastewart7310]

Love this idea! Thank you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

So glad!

[@heathermartin8656]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful confetti quilt idea with us! Another good thing about this quilt is it doesn’t matter which way you press your blocks because there are not any seams to match. What is the 6 pointed star block hanging on your wall? I would love to make it out of Halloween fabrics 🎃

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Heather! That star quilt was from a book by Camille Roskelly (Thimbleblossoms), but I can't remember the name of the book. It has some great patterns!

[@joydicksonquilts]

Perfect thank you

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@deloresrast8543]

Thank you so much!!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@lindagormley9147]

Hi, this is to cute, I’m trying this, thanks so much!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're so welcome!

[@Stitchingforthesewl]

Love it thank you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad you like it!

[@suebean3873]

What an awesome idea. Not sure that I’d remember to use up my stash of 2.5 “ squares for my enders but good idea. What about thread colour though. You can probably do this IF the fabric is similar and you’re using an okay thread for both projects?? Is that a valid concern? Thank you.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I typically always piece my quilts using a light gray, white or cream thread so it's not an issue when my fabric colors change between projects.

[@melissajoyner9478]

Hey! So if I wanted to make a king (I have 2 jelly rolls) I would add 2 more blocks each of width and length?! Right?! Thanks!!

[@tesslevmart]

Going by all the comments, I must be a complete beginner as I’m completely lost to what you are talking about… sorry… but I do like the look of your quilt… 😀👋🏻🇬🇧

[@diancenar6651]

It's not you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Sorry if it was confusing! I also have a blog post about this quilt - maybe it will explain it a bit better? materialgirlquilts.com/blog/2022/9/1/confetti-quilt-a-fun-leaders-and-enders-quilt-tutorial

[@aliceolivares-chawk8307]

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