Using Pre-Cuts in a 3-Yard Quilt - Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs & More!

[@joannefreeman3573]

Knowing the manufacturers of the fabrics is super helpful. I wish you would do this regularly to help your quilting customers discern purchases. We all have favorites. I know I do. Timeless Treasures , Moda, and Bali Batiks.

[@FabricCafe]

Joanne, this is something that has been suggested to us in the past. We will see what we can do. With so many kits and fabrics we show each week it makes it difficult to name all of them, but I do understand the benefit of sharing the information. I will pass it along 🥰

[@sandradummer4726]

Ladies, I love your darker blouse your both wearing today. Matching Mom and daughter.

[@dianejobe8089]

I have some precuts that are waiting for this!

[@deloresrast8543]

Oh y’all have outdone yourselves!!!! I think we need more patterns like these. Thank you ladies!!!

[@Wanda-x2b]

I received my new book yesterday. I am so excited to get started! I have more yardage of fabric but I do have some of everything else. My pattern is Elastic but I also like Parade. I’m thinking about doing Parade for my friend who had breast cancer. Where the blue is on your pattern I will be using a pink on pink tie-dye to get get pink bows. Thank you for helping my creativity to flow.

[@FabricCafe]

Love it!

[@nikkireynolds9514]

For reasons unknown, I have mostly fat quarters in my stash. Also, I don’t have them stashed by collections, but rather by predominate color. I still have a bunch of charm squares and 2½” strips. Then there are all the scraps from other quilts which may or may not have used precuts - so much scrappy fabric! And oh my gosh, if that flower festival quilt doesn’t look even better made from a layer cake than it does from yardage!

[@karenweiman8036]

I like how you pulled the precuts in to your patterns. Your creativity is so much fun.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you so much!

[@madonnaabbott7231]

My stash is a lot of yardage, charm packs and layer cakes. These patterns you are showing are prefect for what I have . Thank you for such a cheerful video .

[@JeanneOlson-vv9tl]

First reminds me of fish. Big fish, little fish sounds like a cute name. Such a cute quilt!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Awesome quilts 😊

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you! 😊

[@loiscampbell3510]

Hmmm...I could swear I watched this video yesterday or the day before. No mind. I loved watching it again.

[@janne2214]

I keep saying "Oh Wow!" after every quilt you show! Fabulous Ladies! Thx for showing us!

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you so much!

[@peggykubala6588]

I have a lot of layer cakes and Jelly Rolls as well as a lot of fabric

[@sarahshaw1937]

You can also cut layer cakes to make your own charm squares. Looking forward to getting my book & making one of these patterns.

[@sarafahnley3841]

Love your matching shirts!

[@brendasutterfield9834]

Hey Donna &Fran you can make layer cakes out of your yardage too. It's so much fun to do. . . ❤❤❤. Just a suggestion for you to try. .use your cardboard from. Your layer càke. . You can also make your own 2.5 inch jelly rolls from your yardage as.well. you can also make 5×5 inch square from yo 19:30 ur yardage as well too. . That's what I do. It's so easy and it will blow your mind when you see what you made from your yardage.just a thought. Love your videos ❤❤❤❤cut from your stash yardage if you want to. Just a suggestion for you both.

[@FabricCafe]

Awesome!

[@estelasteele1173]

I have more yardage than anything, but I am no slouch in collecting precuts! I love the ideas you have shared in this video. Already the creative juices are flowing!

[@JudithPhilip-p6g]

I love being able to integrate different precut fabrics into the quilts. Id love to see more patterns using precuts.

[@amycoleman3994]

Elation is sooooo beautiful! You really made those fabrics look outstanding together. The quilting also adds to the beauty. Thank you Donna.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you so much!

[@lorihuntley836]

Oh boy! Love Ovation in those Kaffe Fassett fabrics!

[@jenniestraynick537]

I loved all of your ideas and the mock up pictures really inspired me!!

[@jenniferrobinson6338]

Love the KAFFE! Love Elation, love Bitty Bungalows!

[@anitanoland9188]

Love being able to use precuts! Using the black fabrics with those bright colors is so striking! Great job on the new book and concept including precuts!!

[@juliemorrison4348]

Congratulations on your new book. Love how you have used the pre-cuts with these new patterns. All looked so amazing.👏♥️🇦🇺

[@janetk8285]

Excellent presentation. Enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

[@michaelandeileenkilloran8310]

The last quilt with World of Bees is super cute!

[@cherylbatsche]

Congrats on your new book. I love the conversions to the precuts. I like to use yardage but I do have quite a few layer cakes that I need to start using up. Another great video from you two.

[@towncountryhomesllc9806]

❤ the new book. Great new patterns ... Great show. And love Donna's new hairstyle.

[@pamelaferland]

Watched the first video on the introduction to the book, loved it. Already used my never-ending stash of one-yard cuts to set up kits for the new book. My ten friends who moved south and southwest to warmer weather did not give me any jelly rolls or layer cakes, but I do have two layer cakes from someone somewhere and will give it a try. A layer cake or jelly rolls equals about 3 yards of fabric, the great appeal is getting a coordinated variety of cloth without buying a lot of yardage.

[@FabricCafe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@treechickens3295]

I have Layer Cakes & Fat Quarters more than any other precuts. Donna, Fran, and the Fabric Cafe team are amazing!

[@tinacmommens5459]

Love all of these!!!

[@abagguff9395]

Wheeee! I'm so excited to be able to use all my precuts! Thank you girls!

[@FabricCafe]

You're so welcome!

[@jannawhitten2473]

I love jelly rolls!

[@marilynbentley9707]

Love the new haircut!

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you! I do too!

[@pamlacey136]

I am looking forward to this new book and making these quilts!! Thank you.

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Loved the Tula Pink one and the Kaffe Fasset one. Especially the Kaffe Fasset one. I do love the bitty houses but not sure which way I like it better but edging closer to the original.

[@roxeannesexton8447]

Loving the new book

[@kathleenswan4184]

I really like the patterns with a variety of fabrics!

[@trudyward9113]

Elation is my favourite new pattern!

[@suethomas3310]

Veranda and Elation are fabulous. I need to get to my stash!

[@audreycando3537]

Great video !

[@mariecolello4222]

Enjoy ALL the possible substitutions we can make available to ourselves! Thanks TONS, Ladies! 😁

[@jayneterry8701]

Cute matching tops! 🧡

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Great video and beautiful quilts! Thank you !

[@jankalonick4771]

I have tons of yardage, but mostly in the way of precuts I have a mountain of fat quarters, and not sure what to do with them, I am color blind and it is hard to match yardage to precuts. I have, maybe 6 or 7 layer cakes, 14 or 15 jelly rolls, probably around 30 or so charm packs, and the mini charms maybe 10 of them. I love this books and pray that once I get my "new" sewing room set up I will be ready to go to town on all of these goodies!!!

[@lorahutto-wi5qq]

I love pre cuts I have used them a lot

[@sarafahnley3841]

I always thought your quilts with big blocks would be amenable to layer cakes. Whenever I buy precuts I get coordinating yardage. Ready to go! The Kaffe Layer quilt is simply stunning!

[@lesleymeyers962]

You two look lovely ❤. Thank you so much for all your creative ideas!!! Luv it!!! I have tons of yardage and precuts. My stash will start to dwindle!. Thank you.

[@sparkyal43]

I used my leftover Halloween fabric to make one of your quilts. This book will save me all the math time. Thank you for making this new book.

[@FabricCafe]

Wonderful!

[@madelinebark8473]

Thanks so much for this. I was a little confused when looking at the book.

[@FabricCafe]

You're very welcome!

[@jeanmanz2234]

I have the Accuquilt Studio cutting system, so make precuts for my scrap system. I'm very excited to try these patterns.

[@FabricCafe]

Wonderful!

[@lindalosier5989]

Kaffe is perfect for Elation. Absolutely gorgeous!! The Tula Pink fabric is another great choice. I love all the examples. Great job ladies!!!

[@FabricCafe]

I totally agree!

[@tabithavasquez4586]

OMG!! Love the Free Spirit Crisscross quilt ❤️💙💗💚💜

[@DianaSmithMB]

I love all of your books. But I think this is my favorite one. I love using different fabric in you quilts. But this makes it so much easier. Have to have the book. Loved both of the videos on this.

[@kellihorger707]

Love the ability to use up some precuts on your quilt patterns. Your 3yard patterns were my first and remain my favorites!

[@FabricCafe]

Wonderful!

[@heidilange4089]

Love that you guys have matching shirts.👕👕Great video and explanation of how it all works. Made a few of your 3 yard quilts, they all turned out beautiful.❤

[@dianehuntley2493]

Love all the creativity!😊

[@beckipugh8124]

I can't wait for my book to come tomorrow, those little bungalows with the Busy Bee fabrics are adorable! Thanks so much for all your company does so we can get quilts done fast. I now have all your books! Happy Quilting!

[@FabricCafe]

Have fun!

[@michaelandeileenkilloran8310]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Flower Festival using the Elation pattern is fantastic! ILOVE it!

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks so much 😊

[@debbiewehrs9079]

I have quite a few precuts. I also have the accuquilt system that I can make my own layer cakes, charm packs, and jelly rolls from my stash. I'm excited about this new book.

[@amysminis]

Love the content and the sound! And cute matching tops😊

[@mariaelena4856]

So excited to try out your new book. Thank you for another great video. Blessings❤

[@pamkahmann3833]

So happy to see this video since I have several layer cakes and jelly rolls! Love your 3 yard quilt patterns. Thank you for sharing.

[@CrownFlowerCreations]

I made the pattern Stepping Stones and used part of a Halloween Fat Quarter Bundle for the focus fabric blocks and it came out great! This opened the door to so many possibilities! The quilt pattern Elation is easy to make bigger because you are using a Layer Cake and just get extra yardage! So fun!

[@jeannesnodgrass8073]

I love the flexibility of being able to use the precuts I have with yardage to make a quilt! As people use these patterns they will understand the creativity and freedom of these patterns. This has also inspired me to look at your patterns that I already have to see where I can use precuts. I love the patterns in this book, especially Elation.💕

[@FabricCafe]

That's a great idea!

[@isobelgreer7693]

Beautiful quilts. So different made with pre-cuts,what a great idea. I loved the free spirit quilt.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks so much!

[@pattucker612]

Congratulations on your new book it looks great❤❤

[@litabradley1022]

I have bought all of the different types of precuts but I don't like the pinked edges. I tend to buy to fat quarter bundles. I love all of your books but really look forward to this newest book! Thank you!

[@nancyfahlgren369]

Love how we've created patterns to use precuts. The tutorial is so helpful to see how the precuts work in the patterns. I see at least 3 patterns I plan to make. Thank you Fran and Donna. BTW loved the matching shirts.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you so much!

[@carriejetton966]

Love the book! Cannot wait to get started on some of these quilts with precuts! My favorite is the bungalows!

[@FabricCafe]

Awesome!

[@hollypalmer2860]

Another great video, you ladies never disappoint ❤

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you so much!!

[@sonjemitchell3543]

I have fat quarters and yardage, oh my!! Congratulations on this great new book! ❤

[@chrisb5391]

Very exciting book and patterns. I don't have a lot of pre cuts but I cut the sizes from yardage and fat quarters. These quilts will be so much fun to make. Thank you Donna and Fran!

[@cassieplayford634]

I LOVE precuts and use them all of the time. I like them all. So easy and fun to use. Great video! Love the new book! 💕

[@coralpilling4737]

You two are so creative. Do your minds ever rest? I am so excited. I probably have more layer cakes. They are so fun to cut up. I like Elation the bes.t

[@FabricCafe]

Actually, I don't think our minds ever shut down! LOL We love creating!

[@shirleywilliamson7985]

I have mostly yardage, some charm packs, and a few mini charms. Thank you for all you ur patterns.

[@annielyst]

Jaw-dropping quilts!

[@bonniekane8547]

This is the book I have been waiting for!!! My favorite quilts are the scrappy ones and I can see that these patterns will be wonderful. I have mostly yardage in my stash but I do sometimes get some precuts. They sort of sneak in somehow. Last week I was given 2 layer cakes and now I know the perfect pattern for them! Thank you, Donna and Fran and crew!

[@FabricCafe]

You are so welcome!

[@janhatchett7834]

I love seeing the variations that can created by substituting the pre-cuts! Wow!

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks so much!

[@AnitaKendall]

These will be so nice to use up the last few squares of a layer cake, etc. Love the idea of pairing some yardage with some leftover precuts, etc. and going for a scrappier look.

[@FabricCafe]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Agree, Kaffe fabric in your pattern is gorgeous! I too have imagined using a precut to give variety to the look. I like the scrappy look of these examples. You heard the cries for flexible patterns and once again delivered, just as you did with the fat quarter book. No wonder Fabric Cafe books and patterns are so popular.

[@FabricCafe]

Awww, thank you!

[@sharonpost8927]

I love that you did this book for precuts! I have so many precuts in my stash. In fact I was already thinking to look through your other books and see which other patterns could work with precuts. Elation is gorgeous and perfect for Kaffe fabrics!

[@FabricCafe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patpotucek6465]

Fran and Donna, just LOVE your matching shirts! This new book is exciting! I have more jelly rolls than any other precut, but my bin of layer cakes is beginning to compete. I just love the coordinated or controlled scrappy look. I have begun

[@FabricCafe]

Have fun!

[@emmathompson3680]

One of the things I like about your regular "old" quilt kits is that they are not "scrappy". I like them so much better than multiple fabrics hiding the design and pattern. I do own a couple of small jelly rolls all in one color line. I will find the pattern that will suit me and them one of these days. I love your patterns and your program. Keep up the fun.

[@FabricCafe]

Awesome!

[@tstanton4378]

I love layer cakes and jelly rolls. Most of my Stash is yardage. Thank you for taking the time to come out with this book!

[@FabricCafe]

You are so welcome!

[@michaelandeileenkilloran8310]

Parade looks amazing too!

[@karenkay8928]

My stash (highest to lowest percentage) is yardage, then jelly rolls, then layer cakes, and a handful of charms packs. I can't wait for the new book! 😊

[@FabricCafe]

Awesome!

[@jennettebarton7072]

What a great book. I have so many precuts, these ideas are perfect. Now, into my stash

[@FabricCafe]

Wonderful!

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Donna and Fran, this video was great !!! I like your simple exclamation. Of the symbols used to differentiate between the mini charms, charm packs, and layer cakes, and jelly rolls. And how yardage could also be used. Along with the showing of the quilts made with all of these items. I'm looking forward to buying this book to add to my collection of your books. Also Looking forward to see more of your videos.

[@FabricCafe]

Awesome!

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- The Elation pre cut quilt is stunning! My quilt store posted that they have the book. I'll be there tomorrow! Thank you for making is simple and gorgeous. Blessings.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks!

[@joantabb3062]

I love everything you create. Your videos are so inspiring. Thank you. My friend Karen E. Will be at Houston TX show. She'll pick up your newest book for me!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FabricCafe]

Tell her to say hi to us and that she is Joan's friend!

[@carlaatkins2619]

I NEED THIS BOOK. It will be my first book purchase from you. In 2017, I was starting to use Jelly rolls and bought lots. During the quarantine I switch Ed to fat quarter bundles and yardage. Thanks so much.

[@FabricCafe]

Awesome!

[@elaineyakatan2310]

Hello! I would love to make the bungalow quilt with my existing pre cuts in Christmas fabrics!

[@FabricCafe]

Do it! That would be super cute

[@SewingWithLawayne]

Ok you got me hooked I just order the book, I love the quilt ideas and have tons of pre-cuts ready to go.

[@lindagillian8157]

I love these patterns!! I’m so excited!!

[@robertawhite9284]

Watching your video, behind you in the shot between a blue bolt and a green bolt of fabric there is some beautiful fabric with geometric designs in rainbow colors. Would love to see this fabric in a kit. Love the 2 newest books.

[@FabricCafe]

Eventually, All those fabrics become kits! :)

[@jackieheimbush4982]

Love this! Can't wait for my book to arrive, thank you ❤

[@FabricCafe]

Have fun!

[@theresaskrabanek512]

Crisscross is almost a maze!

[@Paula-m2q2s]

I loved the fabric in the Elation quilt. Could you tell me what yardage you used please? (Not the fabric line of the pre cut). Many thanks, Paula. I love all these quilts you make with 3 yards (or pre cuts) of fabric. You are both so clever.

[@kathytarnowski8826]

A few months ago I made your pattern, Gallery. I couldn't decide on the fabric for #3. Instead, I used 4 fat quarters that worked with the focus fabric. I sewed the quilt together in columns.

[@FabricCafe]

Awesome!