A FREE Holiday Pattern, Matching Bella Solids, Viewer Questions Answered

[@loridoyle3591]

Your sunny fabrics reflect your sunny disposition. They and you are such a joy! ❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

That’s a lovely thing to say! 🥰

[@Elainemorriscvg]

That is why enjoy them so much as well!

[@jenihansen7201]

I love Coriander Saturdays. Coffee with Corey. I love it.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I’m so glad you enjoy them! 😊

[@lindagillian8157]

You make my day with your happy smile and voice!! Thank you!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

That is so nice of you to say!...thank you!

[@linda5278]

I love that you match your fabric to a quilt pattern! Many designers seem to not do this and then I'm at a loss as to what pattern would enhance the fabric. Thank you so much. 😻

[@CorianderQuilts]

It's easier for me to do so since I design both fabrics and quilt patterns. For those pattern designers that don't design both, it's in their best interest to use a more generic color palette for their patterns so it's easier to visualize in a variety of different fabrics.

[@joydicksonquilts]

I look forward to your block of the months. Watching you on a very snowy Saturday. Keeping warm and loving the warm bright colours.

[@CorianderQuilts]

We had snow this week as well...although none today. =)

[@karenmorton3849]

I'm so excited! This will be my first quilt along! I so look forward to our Saturday morning videos. And I love my green sewing machine sweatshirt. Elonie, we need a Christmas sweatshirt! ;-0

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'll tell her you said so!

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

You are always so happy, and I can tell you're a sunshine person. I love all your fabric. I just finished my cost up quilt, after I had it quilted I realized I didn't snowball my pumpkins on the bottom. So I have square pumpkins, but I love it. Thanks for video

[@CorianderQuilts]

That is so kind of you to say!...I bet your pumpkins look great whether they are square or round. =)

[@lisastreasures]

Thank you for the free pattern. It's a great smaller project to fit in a busy December. Love the Cali and Co colors. So pretty and delicate. Can't wait for the Quilt Along. Very excited for it! 🩵💛🩷

[@CorianderQuilts]

The quilt along is going to be such fun. =)

[@dalairem]

Just how I love to spend my lunch: with a smile, creative minds and gorgeous fabrics! Thanks for another wonderful installment!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jeanettehammons2318]

Thank you for the adorable pattern! Your video always brings a ray of sunshine!

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are so welcome!...thank you so much for your kind comments!

[@teresastradinger9986]

I love your videos! My fat eighth bundle arrived yesterday! I'm excited for the quilt along. Thank for showing us the Bella solids that match the Cali and Co prints.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!...you're so welcome!

[@amandaaskew7606]

Good morning, Corey!!! Looking forward to this next BOM! Wishing you and your family had happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for you, and the bright attitude you bring in your videos, and the beautiful fabrics you bring to my home!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so thankful for your kind comments each week!..You have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well. =)

[@amandaaskew7606]

@CorianderQuilts thank you!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

My 10" square bundle just arrived!!! Your joy shiws beautifully on videos!!! It's contagious! Many thanks!!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Yay!...I hope you love the fabrics in person. =)

[@sandikae7682]

My fat eighth bundle arrived the other day, and I was so excited to get my hands on it! like so many others have mentioned, there's something so special about handling the fabrics, and I have also found the colors are always a bit brighter in person. In the past, mystery quilts have intimidated me, but ever since I "found" Corey and her fabrics I fear no more. I have loved every mystery quilt I have made, and i so enjoyed sewing along with everyone else. Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I am so grateful for this lovely community that Corey has created. It is full of creativity, positivity, and kindness, all wonderful traits to possess. Happy Turkey Day to all.

[@CorianderQuilts]

It's so fun to see the fabrics in person, isn't it!...I think it's usually prettier than expected. =) And I'm so glad to have you joining in on the mystery quilt---I think they are so much fun! I, too, really enjoy all of the kind, friendly quilters (and comments!) here. I've long thought that quilters are the friendliest bunch. =)

[@bethbrown4665]

Oh my gosh! Where do you start.? How do you choose? They are all so beautiful! I just received my call & Co bundle, can’t wait to start the BOM!

[@CorianderQuilts]

@@bethbrown4665 We are going to have such fun!

[@jannettethompson3818]

Good morning Corey! My Cali and Co arrived yesterday. It is beautiful!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@nancyparris5597]

Thanks for another wonderful video. I am looking forward to this QAL. I excited to get the Cali & co fabrics . (My son is gifting them to me for Christmas .) Thank you for all you fo for the quilting community.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I hope you love them! What a fun Christmas gift.

[@Happybidr]

Your fabric lines are stunning and your patterns are amazing. They really fix the weaknesses I see in some patterns where the fabric line seems a tad off, with one fabric dominating the quilt too much. I like balanced quilts, just my thing.

[@tampabaylisa6151]

I’m so excited about this! I’m planning to use my Sunwashed fat quarter bundle. I just love the way you do your video tutorials. Thank you so much for all you do for us quilters, Corey!

[@CorianderQuilts]

It’s so fun to have you all sewing along!

[@SaraStitches]

Coffee ❤and chatting about Quilting ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CorianderQuilts]

The best!

[@jenihansen7201]

I love that charm pack quilt. It is gorgeous.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you Jeni!

[@charlottecoleman834]

A cheerful way to start my day. Anxious to hear more. Thanks for your information.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so happy the video started your day off on a positive note. =) I release new videos every Saturday morning and would love to have you back! =)

[@moodygirlcreates130]

Love Corey's quilt parades!!!!! Beautiful quilts!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

Good morning, it's Sunday here down under in Aus. Enjoying my coffee and watching yo. Love your inspiration. ❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

Happy Sunday from the US!

[@dianemitchell9374]

Thank you for sharing your fabrics with us. I am excited to be joining the BOM in January 😃. I also agree with the cheery colors of your fabrics to cheer up the dreary winter days. Have a great week!

[@CorianderQuilts]

It will be so much fun to sew along together!

[@Lynda-r3i]

I just love leaf quilts! This one, done in your new fabric is so fresh and delicious! Count me in!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Is it the leaf quilts in the backdrop you are commenting on?....I think it's such a pretty fall backdrop!

[@Lynda-r3i]

@@CorianderQuilts Yes!Yes! it's such a cheerful and colourful quilt! I also like your new barn quilt, and am thrilled to hear that you are planning to have a new barn quilt pattern for every fabric line in the future! I usually (read that as "always" :) work on several quilts at the same time, and the barn quilt works perfectly in that mix.

[@CorianderQuilts]

@@Lynda-r3i Thanks so much! I had such fun with both of those leaf quilts...the scrappier maple leaf one was so much great to mix and match collections. And I love those Barn Quilts...they go so quickly. =) It's fun just to tuck them in there when you need a quick to finish project. They've become so popular that I've started always including one and they have been quite a treat to design and make!

[@wendyredland6125]

Such a cute Jolly Bar Pattern!! And...LOVE the sweet prints of Cali and Co!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I thought it was such a pretty Jolly Bar pattern!

[@tstanton4378]

Thank you for the happy video. This line has many colors shades I love. Thank you for showing us the solids. Hope you and everyone else has a very Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@CorianderQuilts]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too! =)

[@tearose3763]

Oh…your quilts theyre beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@tearose3763]

So so pretty and i love the way the prints scatter so pretty in a quilt

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you! I think the scale on Cali & Co. is so nice. ❤️

[@laurarose6829]

You have lots of cali and co quilts done. It was nice to see them

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you! I try to release a nice variety of new quilt patterns with each fabric collection I design.

[@klange1]

I just bought the Cali & Co quilt kit from my local quilt shop and I can't wait!! The colors and prints are so pretty!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Have fun stitching it up!

[@sandyweirauch8310]

Yes! Looking forward to sewing along with everyone. Corey - thanks for sharing all the questions and answers that I never even thought to ask, but wanted to know. 😂

[@CorianderQuilts]

I always think those Q&As are helpful...people ask things that I wouldn't have thought to elaborate on!

[@JoeFisher-b8i]

I love all your fabric collections

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@pamahlvers4790]

Love Cali and Co! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Corey!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

[@tonijones7599]

I absolutely love the Cali & Co. color palette. I have been waiting for this fabric line to ship. So cheery and bright.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thanks so much!...I always enjoy a full rainbow of colors. =)

[@Christa_33]

Love the information on the upcoming BOM, plus the printouts- Looking forward to doing these!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Me too!

[@loridoyle3591]

Oh, I just tried that pinch and zoom and it worked!! Thanks! helpful hint! ❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

Isn't it great you can do that!

[@margaretbergen9969]

I'm patiently waiting for my quilt shop to get my bundle. Cali & Co is such a bright and fun fabric collection. I want to make so many things with it. Can't wait for the BOM.

[@CorianderQuilts]

The BOM is going to be so fun!

[@charlottecoleman834]

My first time to hear about you. ❤❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad you found me. =)

[@8machines62]

I’m crazy in love with this Cali & Co!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@rebeccar9383]

Oh my gosh this sounds so fun!!!! And love the fabric!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!...join us!

[@bevnoble9619]

I just ordered the fat quarter bundle! I love these colors n prints!! Wooohooo

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad you love the fabrics!

[@lindanahler413]

Love the new fabric!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@lynnscroggins7104]

Thank you for making my day! We came home from a fabulous vacation with a nasty little bug…yep, Covid is in the house. I was feeling so blah until I saw your video. Such happy colors! I like them so much I had ordered them twice from FQS😂 I bought the half yard bundle so I will be able to make mine large enough for a bed size quilt…still deciding on queen or king. And, I purchased the Designer mystery set from FQS too. I think I really love this one! Nicole, or whomever did the set design, great job!👏👏👏 Such a pretty fall set. Love it! Thank you for all you do and for sharing your finds of free patterns. You really are so sweet and we all appreciate all you do to support us and help us along our journey.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Oh no!...I hope you all feel better soon. =) I always think this time of the year (especially over the holidays) can be a very germy time of the year!

[@maryb1111]

You are so so kind to mention my comment. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you for leaving it! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. =)

[@susanspratling]

Beautiful fabrics thank you

[@sewenticing]

I love this collection. I’m deciding on the perfect pattern

[@CorianderQuilts]

It's such a fun collection to work with.

[@estelasteele1173]

Love the new fabrics. Too funny! I just got back from a quilt class where we did the free pillow pattern you just shared.

[@CorianderQuilts]

It’s a great one!

[@bhcmcnamara]

Soft yellow was both my gma and gpa favorite colors. Might make a quilt in their memory with that!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Yellow is one of my favorite colors...but it's got to be the right shade!

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

I just received my pre-order of Cali &Co. It's gorgeous!

[@CorianderQuilts]

It is so much fun to see the fabric in person!

[@jenelleboxberger5695]

I have not done a sew along for many years, I'm looking forward to joining you all with this one. Thanks

[@CorianderQuilts]

So glad to have you join us!

[@craasveld]

Thank you I am looking forward to the Block of the Month

[@CorianderQuilts]

Me too!

[@carlahayes6885]

I picked up my far eighth bundle from my local quilt shop, Sew Charming in Clanton, Alabama, today. It is beautiful! The yardage is supposed to be in next week. So excited for your block of the month!

[@CorianderQuilts]

We are going to have so much fun!

[@renestovall9226]

Looking Forward to Joining in on The Fun😊 Your Cali & Co fabric shouts HAPPY❤ Sherbert Town would be reminiscent of Charleston’s older homes!

[@CorianderQuilts]

We are all going to have so much fun sewing along!

[@debkeller77]

QUESTION You often talk about using the warmer pallet of colors for your collections. Not all of us understand the difference between the cooler and warmer tones in fabric. Would it be possible for you to put together a video - or portion of a video - on color theory, color families and how you choose colors for a quilt? Your instructional videos are such gems of knowledge - this would be a wonderful addition. Thank you so much!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Yes!!...I had actually pulled this question to talk about last week (from another viewer) and then the time got away from me. =) I did share a video about choosing fabrics for scrappy quilts that might answer some of your questions...but I wanted to chat just a bit more about it. =)

[@jenniestraynick537]

I received my precuts of Cali & Co. this week. It is a beautiful collection! 😊

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@nadinemerrick1255]

Thank you. This was the perfect start to a "snowfall warning" weekend

[@CorianderQuilts]

I hope you enjoy your wintery weekend. =)

[@aimeek916]

Thank you for the sewalong. Fun!

[@CorianderQuilts]

It's always fun to sew along with everyone. =)

[@rebeccamulkern1051]

I love a sampler quilt! I’m looking forward to checking your BOM sewing along❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

I think it's going to be so much fun. =)

[@thewarmwhippet]

Oh my gosh!! I did not know about the punch and zoom!!! Great tip!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Isn't that handy to know!

[@tink5265]

May I say I adore you? You are sunshine indeed

[@CorianderQuilts]

This is so nice of you to say! Thank you!

[@marmeestitches401]

Ooh, the pattern in your Oh Happy Day book would be gorgeous with those solids!

[@CorianderQuilts]

The cover quilt from Oh Happy Day used some of them!

[@coletteryan3887]

I received a Cali & Co jolly bar. I love your line so much. I just placed an order for a fat quarter bundle 🙌🏻

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm so glad you love it!

[@sueneuber9083]

FYI. I WATCH EVERY SATURDAY. Today “subscribe “ came up. I never “unsubscribed”. Might want to tell your other viewers. I don’t know why KZbin does this. Yours is not the only channel this has happened to. Blessings

[@CorianderQuilts]

I've heard this happens pretty often but I have no idea why!

[@pampeterson3092]

Cali & Co. is such a fun collection. I am looking forward to the Mystery BOM and I have ordered the FQB for this project.

[@CorianderQuilts]

We’re going to have so much fun with the Mystery BOM.

[@marcyhenri1177]

I'm looking forward to the Mystery BOM! I just received my bundle & I'm glad I get to enjoy that pretty stack for a few months before I have to break it apart!

[@CorianderQuilts]

They are fun to look at for a bit, aren't they. =)

[@ShannonMoody]

Love them all!!!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@catecoleman9852]

I tried the pinch and zoom! I didn't know I could do that. Thanks so much for the tip! ❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

You are very welcome!...I don't think many people know you can do that. =)

[@kutepookie]

Can’t wait for your mystery quilt. I already received my Cali & Co fat eight just waiting for the yardage!

[@CorianderQuilts]

It shouldn't be too much longer!

[@nancypage8061]

Can't wait for the sew along

[@CorianderQuilts]

It’s going to be fun!

[@Diane.21]

Another fun video! My LQS just received Cali & Co. I’m looking forward to seeing it “in person” and joining you in this BOM!

[@CorianderQuilts]

We're going to have such fun with the mystery BOM. =)

[@grmanat]

Good morning! Ordered the fat eighth bundle! Looking forward to it!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Yay!...we are going to have such fun. =)

[@AvivaHadas]

I just got more of the peachy keen light ditsys, I see them playing nicely with the lighter cali and co prints. (I got a charm pack & already added them into a quilt top.)

[@CorianderQuilts]

Those little prints are always so handy.

[@CynthiaKing-tx1vl]

I got my Cali & Co jolly bar from FQ the other day and it is beautiful. Love the pattern that came with it. Probably will be an after Christmas project especially since not all the different fabrics have been released.

[@CorianderQuilts]

I think it's such a beautiful collection to use in the winter...I like some sunny brights when the days are sometimes dreary. =)

[@lisamarra7653]

Received my Cali & Co fabric, ready to sew!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Yay!

[@cathybarnes8303]

I'm doing your Scrap Basket Stars pattern with a jolly bar, stash fabrics, and your Just the Blues packet. Having a blast!

[@CorianderQuilts]

That sounds wonderful!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Colors are beautiful ❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@lindafriedrichs6526]

Need to find your blog yo find all the information. Love your BOM

[@CorianderQuilts]

All of the links are in the description box below this video.

[@cynthiadana2424]

All Around Star Quilt would make a beautiful QOV

[@CorianderQuilts]

It would!

[@earlenewagner2087]

Looking forward to January!!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I think it's going to be a lot of fun! =)

[@rowenaaguallo102]

Thank you for the sewalong! It’s going to be so fun! I already have my Cali bundle! Do you have a suggestion for a background for this sew along other then white😊

[@CorianderQuilts]

I really do like white for this one...but you can wait and see what you think after the first block is released. =)

[@dcharlton162]

Can’t wait. I do have a Cali and Co FQB but since the QAL suggests F8, I might use one from my vault…Lulu Lane. What do you think? There are a few larger prints I can pull out and throw in a few more prints from your past collections or solids too.

[@CorianderQuilts]

That would be pretty!...and yes, it'll be so easy to add some other prints in with that bundle if you want to.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Put video on pause, tap the phone scree & the pause overlaid mark will disappear. Then, pinch and zoom... great for taking screenshots of a particular part of the design you msy want to study, later!!!

[@tammykelley6173]

Oh please do release the sherbet quilt pattern you mentioned. Sounds fun. I do not usually work with all solids, but would like to try it.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Working with solids is quite fun.

[@diane3363]

Thanks Corey

[@person2463]

Ooh, when i get back from cruise can finally order cali+co. Thankyou so much for all of this. And now i am thinking do i need a jolly bar also?! 😊probably. Hugs, Chel 🌸

[@CorianderQuilts]

Have fun on your cruise!

[@dianemotley]

QUESTION---if I choose to make a table topper, what batting do you suggest.. Is quilt batting too thick? I want to put on on my dining room table and wonder if dishes would be tipsy on a topper using quilt batting....also...looking forward to your sew along!

[@CorianderQuilts]

I use the same batting as I would on my quilts. A low loft batting works well.

[@lisegagne3716]

Love this OMG❤

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you!

[@pattieverdecanna8984]

My brain is on relax mode today! Do we need the Bella Solids for the Cali and Co sew along?

[@CorianderQuilts]

You will need a background fabric...I suggest either the white on white in Cali & Co., one of the white on whites from Coriander Seeds, or Bella Solid in the color 9900-200.

[@KingstonKat5]

Can't wait to get started! would the fabric requirements support startching (Kimberly style)?

[@joannehaberman8923]

I love the All Around Star quilt pattern. I see that it calls for a layer cake but I have a HUGE stash of mini charm squares. Could it be done with 2.5 inch squares?

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you! No, it wouldn't work using mini charms. =)

[@JenniferLeo-ob7ht]

Looking forward to spending 2025 with you and your fabric!

[@CorianderQuilts]

We are going to have such fun. =)

[@Derf56]

Can’t wait!

[@2mnyprojx499]

Can you give suggestions for color families that would work for this quilt along using scraps. I have so many scraps but I like my scrap quilts to be "planned scrappy" rather than totally random.

[@CorianderQuilts]

Do you have a favorite color palette you'd want to work with? Or, if you have a larger scale border fabric, you could pull fabrics that would coordinate by first choosing your border fabric. If you are using a smaller color palette, let's use yellow/gray/blue as an example, I would suggest using a variety of lights and darks within each color. The blocks have potential to use quite a few different prints within a single block so you want to make sure you have a nice variety. So you'd use light blue through a dark blue and the same for your yellow and gray shades.

[@SaraStitches]

Good morning

[@CorianderQuilts]

Good morning to you too!

[@quiltingbydavid6495]

These are beautiful fabrics. How do you come up with a name for your new fabric lines?

[@CorianderQuilts]

Usually, I'll start calling a fabric collection by a certain name as I am working on it.

[@deborahkloss2239]

Ooooh! I love Cali and Co! Thanks for showing them to us. I have a question for you. Where do I find the sweatshirts that you and Eloni design? Good for Christmas gifts. Thanks!

[@CorianderQuilts]

Thank you so much! If a sweatshirt I am wearing is for sale, I will have it linked in the description box below the video. If it's one that Elonie or I designed, that link will take you to the listing in the Coriander Quilts Merch shop.

[@klsmcarr]

love that this upcoming QAL is scrap friendly. Will the mystery blocks work for Starberry? I have 3 quilts and still scraps leftover, so could make with both Cali &Co and Starberry?

[@CorianderQuilts]

I think it would be pretty in Starberry and my thoughts would be pretty similar to how I answered the question about using Sunwashed fabrics during the viewer question portion of today's video.

[@klsmcarr]

@CorianderQuilts of course heard that question after I asked. Thank you!

[@KarenMcCaslin]

Corey, do you think this Mystery Quilt BOM could be completed as a quilt-as-you-go quilt?

[@CorianderQuilts]

I'm not as familiar with quilt as you go so I can't say for sure. The quilt will have pieced blocks, pieced sashing, and borders. Does that give you enough info to know if it would work for you?

[@KarenMcCaslin]

@ if the quilt uses sashing to connect the individual blocks, I might be able to convert it to quilt as you go. The borders may need to be adjusted as well as the sashing. I just might give it a go. Thanks for answering my question.

[@joycevasey2312]

Fun video this morning (as usual). Will the pattern releases for the mystery block of the month sew along that begins in January be free?

[@CorianderQuilts]

Yes they will be. =)