EASIEST Quilt from Mini Charm Packs & Layer Cakes - How to CHAIN PIECE the Mini Cake Mints Quilt

[@jennytobias6551]

Kimberly, one thing i appreciate about your tutorials is your dedication to accuracy. I watch other youtube quilt tutorials but i always come back to you because of your consistency in doing and teaching. Like in this tutorial on the details on accurate cutting. Thanks for taking the time to show us your tips!! Thanks also for being SO DETAILED!! Is so appreciated!! You have taught me SO much!!

[@lisareed5669]

Me, too!

[@funinthesun671]

Thanks! 👌💖😇

[@IRISHLASS273]

This quilt just goes to prove you don't have to make a gazillion HSTs to make a lovely quilt. Sometimes simple is best. Thanks Kimberly. Joining the pinning team.

[@Marie423-p1t]

I cannot thank you enough Kim for all the free, easy patterns you give us!!! I’m excited because this is a pattern I can use for any fabric that is sold as a precut!

[@trudyanderson7088]

I am team pinning because of you Kimberly.

[@KimtheElder]

Same!

[@lindamattson6281]

I used to not pin, but after watching your tutorials I now pin and I have noticed a lot better results. Thanks.

[@belindabramall466]

Thanks Kimberly ❤️

[@debbiecollins5546]

I am a pinner! I love seeing a tutorial on Tuesday!! Thank you so much!!

[@karenlynnwheeler]

Nice demo for using Mini charm packs!

[@tonyvickiyoung1881]

Thanks for the free patterns!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@tracicassady2621]

Love the fabric! Love the pattern! Pin all the way!!

[@annsmith5096]

Team pin for sure! I've learned the hard way that I need to pin all of the intersections. It takes more time but, for me, the results are sooo much better that it's worth it.

[@susanturner8553]

Me, too. I've also learned the hard way. My Longarmer is very impressed with my "junctions" .

[@julierein645]

Since watching you I’m team pin it really makes a difference!

[@debbierice2618]

Love this!

[@Lavender0646]

That is so cute using the Sweetwater fabrics...and what a quick pattern to put together. I have used their "Vintage" mini charms for placemats. This quilt reminds me of the 50s!

[@BridieCarroll]

That was brilliant

[@lindamahoney9450]

I am not a pinner. Great job today. Thiz is the most relaxed I have ever seen you! Thanks for all you do.

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Thank you for another great tutorial and free pattern Kimberly and FQS. I’m definitely Team Pinning. I’m always amazed when quilters are able to get such perfect intersections without pinning. But it’s pinning for me! See you next time.

[@mariawells8026]

I am a pinner! And I've learned a few tricks from you about it, so thanks Kimberly!

[@mrsmac1974]

I'm a non-pinner. Plus I fingerpress as I go. Nice pattern.

[@TJTimberhurst]

I am team pinning. I have much better blocks when I pin. You tutorials have taught me so much. Thank you so much.

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Definitely Team Pinner

[@kaywhaley6694]

Love the chain piecing tip.

[@vickiprofant]

I'm Team Pinner! I get better results when I pin! Love the gingham-y look to this quilt! Thank you! 🥰

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a lovely quilt. Thanks for sharing!

[@lindalosier5989]

Not a pinner most to the time. Love the quilt!! Thanks for sharing.

[@noelquentin57]

Your trick for organizing and chain piecing the mini charms into a larger block is so clever!

[@ph5284]

Can’t wait to try this one.

[@cindysullivan1540]

I generally do not pin and if I do, not as much as Kimberly does! I appreciate her accuracy and I always learn something! Thanks!

[@patriciaprice1505]

Fabric & Pattern are so cute! Team Pin and Team Glue.

[@linda5278]

Great tip moving ruler up, not to side!

[@pamkahmann3833]

Can’t wait to make this quilt!

[@elaineveselka9508]

Thank you so much for being so generous and offering free patterns. This is so cute and looks super easy. Hahahaha, sometimes I pin and sometimes I don't.

[@lynnbencic3089]

I am a team pinner!! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!!

Que lindo todo y que trabajo que haces más bonito te veo siempre 😍

[@terrieftink3941]

I am on Team pin! 😃 Thanks, Kimberly! I can’t wait to make this quilt!

[@lisawalters5482]

I pin now, but I used to not. My prices are much nicer now that I do pin. I was a skeptic, but I’m a believer now! Thanks Kimberley. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

[@jillthomas366]

I’m team, no pinning. Very cute quilt and fun tutorial.👍🏻

[@maryannscanlon7042]

Such a cute project! And team pinner.🙂

[@suzannemoffitt137]

I didn't pin, however I now pin. I see the excellent results that you got. Thank you for all you do

[@boonedogglepip5463]

Thank you for the very cute free pattern and especially for the tutorial! So generous! Love FQS! I am on Team Pin! Rah! Rah! Rah!

[@zulemasarinana9218]

Very easy and beautiful! Thanks!

[@0316mkiele]

You can use those strips for paper crafts, or sew the ends together to make fabric yarn balls and crochet them to make cute rugs or pet pads

[@jennytobias6551]

How do you do that Marcy? Do you sew them first and then crochet them?

[@shellyrichards7455]

I make string blocks and crumb blocks. Anything that is at least 3/4" I'll utilize in a scrap block. Anything smaller can be used to stuff a pet bed.

[@maryannblom9075]

Great idea!

[@robertaarrowsmith2860]

I would probably cut the 8.5 square so I had 1.5 strips left over for another project as well. But I thought the scraps in a jar was a cute idea.

[@marlahanks7278]

@@robertaarrowsmith2860 I'm with you on the cutting!! I did a project from Gudrun Erla's KZbin that used up leftover Honey Bun strips so having these 1.5" left would work great. Or as @Shelly Richards said above-use them for crumb blocks-which I've been on a roll making :)

[@debbiedouglas2264]

Kimberly, I love the way you teach. You always give us such great tips that new quilters, like me, would not think about. Thank you!

[@judithdembowski149]

Debbie, are you from Australia? I had a Friend from Australia when we lived in Kuwait but I've lost her and have been looking for several years. ❤💕🇺🇸

[@WaterfallFW]

So cute! I’m mostly no pin but on occasion I revert back to the way I was taught and pin. Thank you!

[@beckyhautanen1774]

And just when I thought I could get my projects under control! Going to add this to my list. I'm part of team pinning!

[@janetinca4702]

CUTE Quilt, Kimberly. Love your way of sewing the squares together.

[@marthascreativelife]

I love watching your videos!!!!

[@teresaevenhouse8497]

Such a cute, quick pattern! I'm a non-pinner 95% of the time, sometimes I'll pin borders but that's about it. Thx FQS team for all you do ! 💖

[@sharonshergold2372]

Team PIN all the way, thanks for this tutorial

[@grandmastraw]

I am team pinning! Works the best for me. Thanks for another free pattern with a great tutorial. Blessings and take care.

[@kandaykerr3653]

Team Pin always! Thank you for the tips on chain piecing. I've been using it more and more.

[@patandrews6963]

Very cute, easy pattern. I pin more than I used to. I guess I’ve gotten more into quality than quantity. Being careful matching makes such a difference.

[@deborahmorrison5753]

It's a really sweet quilt. I love the gingham look. And yes, our sewing rooms should be as cute as possible. It's very inspiring that way. Thank you for the toot.

[@tracyw1123]

For the longest, I did not pin, but after watching your videos (from waaaay back), I started that practice and I have to say, I get a much more precise finish. So I am now Team Pin!

[@juanitabridges6808]

Thank you for these tutorials. I have learned to cut accurately now and solved my past headaches.

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Sew cute! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!

[@jcfromupstate1693]

Love this pattern, Kim - thanks so much!

[@rachellovesyarn9106]

I really appreciate that you showed so many steps - like how you sort and choose your A/B groups of fabrics from a layer cake. Every suggestion of how others do things is nice to know!

[@ninagillenwater4502]

I love this pattern!!! Thank You!!!

[@PattiMac00]

I am team non-pinning on small piecing! This looks like a fun pattern to work on as a leader and ender!

[@deannamey5986]

i just ordered this Kimberly rotating cutting mat. i cant wait to try it out.

[@robbiebowie6505]

So much easier to do after watching you. Thanks so much! I’m a pinner

[@ileankarickhoff4169]

I really enjoyed this. It was my first time watching you

[@carolynwatts2942]

I pin all my seams. Also, I press my blocks and trim if necessary. I love this quilt pattern. I thank you for all the beautiful free patterns and tutorials. As I am on SS my funds are limited for necessities . I have loads of fabric to use. I edited this message. 👍😊💕

[@gailcates9448]

Those scraps good for string blocks.i use down to 3/4".

[@ShellyMacNeilConway]

Thank you so much for the tutorial, I started making this in March and completed it in August, it was all hand sewn and hand quilted. It's a great pattern and super starter for a beginner like me.

[@amylynn1345]

Team pin!❤️ love this pattern!👍🏻

[@GrannyS217]

Cute quilt! Thank you!

[@lorawhitfield6995]

I love this one! Thanks for giving us so many wonderful free patterns and tutorials! FQS is the best ❤️

[@susierosefinlay]

Team Pinner here! My DBF watched this video with me this morning. 😀

[@MG-sy8pj]

Very nice! I just got 2 big orders form you where I ordered lots of mini charm packs in similar colour values as I just wanted a little sample of the fabric lines, but I had no plan. Now I have a plan:) Thank you! I am Team Pin!

[@LifeSewCrazy]

Beautiful ❤️

[@sheryllanciano7808]

I go through phases. Currently I am a pinner! Cute quilt!

[@monaandersson3644]

Huge Thank you to you and your team! I'm learning so much. I got clappers and now I can't imagine not having them. I tried triangle paper... I'm stuck. Be safe and keep sharing and teaching ❤❤❤❤

[@ladyd54]

Kimberly, one could also use the original Stripology Ruler, for you only have to lift the ruler after cutting the strips and turn it to them make the second cut for the 2.5 squares. I’m a big fan of pinning.

[@rhondastevens2402]

Very good tips for a newbie like me....Thank You!

[@wandamarsh5861]

Sometimes I pin, and sometimes I don’t. If I am matching seams or trying not to cut off tips (like in flying geese), then I pin. I also tend to pin when I add borders so I don’t stretch the fabric. If I am just straight stitching squares, strips or rectangles together, I don’t pin. Cute pattern. Thank you so much for providing so many free patterns and videos!

[@lindadonzello9392]

Thank you so much for showing this method of organizing the block and chain piecing! I am just teaching myself to piece by machine. Years ago when I learned hand piecing I was taught to look at blocks in horizontal rows. I am interested in making doll and mini quilts. Your methods will translate very well in my journey. Thank you again!

[@kathleenthorene5846]

I pin my pieces. I so enjoy your demos.

[@gayleschaefer6300]

I really enjoyed this lesson. I like gingham quilts and today's lesson inspired me to try one. Thank you.

[@robinh]

Thank you for this pattern and tutorial. Started mine today.

[@karencondon8567]

I definitely pin seam intersections. Buying mini charms is so addictive but expensive. I’ll use a layer cake plus mini charms and charm packs from coordinating fabric lines to make a scrappy quilt.

[@heatherdangelo1670]

the scraps are great for stuffing stuffed animals, dog toys, dog beds, pin cushions or pillows!

[@SammiJarrad]

So very cute!! 💜💜

[@mellymel1100]

And that inch and a half strip will make lots of fun stuff too. :D

[@carolmorgano7158]

Loved this tutorial thanks 👍👏🥰🌷

[@patticherry9907]

I love this pattern. The colors are beautiful and this could easily be given as a Christmas gift to someone you love.

[@theresaconner7173]

Team Pinny!!

[@patriciakalisak4300]

I always pin I find I’m more accurate when I do so. Good video thank you

[@teresaryan4831]

I love your tutorials Kimberly. Thank you for the great way you present and make so easy to understand...you are awesome.

[@vickiclark2222]

You can cut those scraps into equal lengths and tie time onto a length of thick twine. It makes a cute rustic bunting.

[@doreenaher7903]

Very cute

[@susangreene4112]

Team pinning! I like to use fork pins when nesting seams.

[@willowhilldesigns7]

I pin at intersections for sure. What a fun quilt! It might be interesting to use 3 different mini charm packs with similar colors, along with the one matching the layer cake, to get a more scrappy look!

[@HelloBlackbird]

❤️❤️Thanks for another great tutorial FQS! This year I made scrappy gift wrapping ribbon by tying all my long thin scraps together.

[@paulasmith6169]

Kimberly your awesome 🤩 beautiful 😍 quilt.

[@peggywatts5918]

Love this quilt! Definitely "team pin" since I'm a beginner!

[@sharihannah9251]

I pin at the intersections to keep crisp lines as needed. Otherwise usually no pinning. As a former clothing sewer less pins and removing them as I go was new to me. I learned to sew over pins and rarely if ever broke a needle back in the day!!

[@judithdembowski149]

I'm 74 and have been sewing all my life. I was taught to sew over pins. Always have and have never had one problem. Never have understood why people are so afraid of sewing over pins.