Fat Quarter Plus Quilt Tutorial {simple patchwork in a sleek plus design - perfect for beginners!!}

[@debbiedouglas2927]

Thank you! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for ❤ You took the anxiety out of it to!

[@shellcshells2902]

I just inherited a bunch of random fat quarters so THANK YOU for this pattern! I love being a part of The Material Girl Society!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yay!! And what's better than a gift of fat quarters?!?

[@glynisreynolds446]

Looks great 🥰 It’s ‘just’ squares but it looks so complicated 🤩 Thanks for sharing 👏👏🇬🇧

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Love it when a simple patchwork quilt can look like so much more!

[@pattimize5742]

I was over here going no,no,no when I saw the 3 1/2 you almost did. Good catch!

[@lindalosier5989]

This couldn't come at a better time. This is the quilt I've been thinking about making my grandson for a graduation gift. Thanks for sharing.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Great idea!

[@lenacoleman1142]

I love this pattern. I love that it uses fat quarters. I have several packs of flannel fat quarters and I now know what I am going to do with them. Thanks so much this is a beautiful pattern!! Thanks for sharing.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

This will be gorgeous in flannels!! Have fun.

[@melissac_rustyhingestitchery]

Love love love!!!! Can’t wait to make this! I love that it’s all fat quarters and no background fabric needed.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yes, I love that too!

[@joyceshutts3461]

Thank you for this tutorial, you make it look easy! I shall have to try it!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

It really is easy - have fun!

[@fransak2723]

She makes them all look easy😃

[@leeannguiette1950]

Thank you for this. I love it. I'm gonna make a soft cream and pastel baby quilt.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Oooo...that sounds perfect!!

[@craftandgamewithmakaila]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial! When I began cutting my strips I decided to cut them into 4 inch strips instead of 4.5 which is totally fine by me as I can now make more plus'.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yes! Make it work for you 💖

[@SammiJarrad]

Thank you so much for sharing your quilt patterns with us. They’re always fantastic! 💜🧵⛄️

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Sammi!!

[@caroletgen3303]

Really love this pattern - great tutorial, thank you!!! ❤

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad you like it!

[@janicecahill4045]

Neat pattern. Thank you for sharing.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@3catmom]

I like this pattern.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@deloresrast8543]

Thank you for the free pattern!! I’ve been wanting to make a quilt like this one. I love your shirt!!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!! Also, you can purchase my shirt (and others) on my website if you’re interested.

[@pattiking1313]

Thanks so much for your videos. I love your tutorials.

[@stitchann]

Awesome instructions and pattern. Thank you.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@Sandra-ul8pu]

Great looks in a scrappy block such as yours. Diffently will try this. Thank you. Sandra B.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

Love your channel!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@marlenethompson864]

Very nice pattern!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!!

[@JudyDucrou1005]

Love your patterns and videos thank you Judy

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@tonirollison8950]

Great quilt pattern and love you’re quilty apparel. Thanks so much

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Toni!

[@poohbear101]

Awesome, I’m trying to teach my daughters how to quilt. This is an excellent beginner pattern.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yes! And a great modern pattern for younger quilters ☺️

[@lisastreasures]

This is very nice Amanda. Thanks. 🎄

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@clombard7134]

Hi Amanda! I have some fat quarters that were not picked for a project, so this would be the quilt to use them in! Thanks for this tutorial! (I love your sweatshirt!)

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Awesome! And thanks :). You can purchase the sweatshirt in my shop if you're interested - materialgirlquilts.com/shop?category=Apparel

[@carmenbailey1560]

This is awesome pattern suitable for my granddaughter. I’ve been saving some bold solid fat quarters for this, thinking it will be pleasing to a teenager. Thanks for sharing always like your patterns. 👍❤️😊

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much Carmen!

[@RIANAVENTER]

Love your videos and your patterns. Thank you 🌟

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@kymburriss4260]

This is a great quilt. Thank you for sharing the pattern 😊

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@carmenmaldonado6486]

Thank you ❤️

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@KarenShirey]

Maybe I am making this harder than it should be, but can you show the blocks and then how you lay it out, or the different ways to lay them out? That part seems crucial to me as a "beginner"

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Hi Karen, if you go to my website, the pattern has a layout diagram that should be helpful.

[@teri2941]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. You make it look so quick and easy that I'm going to try it soon. Was yours made using 20 different fat quarters?

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Teri and yes I used 20 fat quarters.

[@stitchpenniesofficial]

Beautiful, Amanda! I’ve been wanting to try a plus quilt, so this video of yours is very timely for me!! 😁 Do you use your fabrics in your tutorials, or others? Do you let us know when you use your own? Please forgive me, I didn’t know you were a designer until I came across you on RB’s website. I was, like, “whaaaat???” So cool!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I use mine and other designers fabrics…there are so many pretty fabrics to choose from!

[@catecoleman9852]

I'm used to piecing blocks then sewing the larger blocks into rows. How do you keep so many small squares in the right order?

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I lay it all out first and then pick up the blocks for two rows at a time to chain piece them together.

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

❤❤❤

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

🥰

[@lyndaslocum7404]

Could I use a layer cake? Or too much waste?

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I'm not sure, I haven't done the math on that one.

[@kathycoburn7297]

What fabric line did you use in the quilt behind you On the video? Thanks

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

It's called Reverie by Melody Miller (for Moda) - and I purchased it at www.crimsontate.com

[@MajaNiedzicka]

Hi, Can I cut far quarter into 4 rows by 2 x 4,5 and 1 x 12,5 and that way skip sewing 3x4,5 ? Will it work ?

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Because of the lay out of this quilt (with some partial pluses on the edges of the quilt), it is easier to make it work and evenly distribute your fabrics if you cut them all into squares. However if you create a coloring sheet and know exactly what sizes you need of what prints, you could probably make it work.

[@Bw021044]

I’d like the pattern but don’t know how to get it

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You can find the pattern here - drive.google.com/file/d/1cNj_YfohWJJddDav1kNPYDBuFUe1P2Oj/view?usp=share_link

[@joangodfrey5937]

Why don't you cut the centre long piece in one piece?

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

By cutting it all into squares, it allows you to adjust your + across the quilt (and filling in the sides, top, bottom, etc.).

[@T_i_n_a_]

🤍🤍🤍

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

💕

[@landunderwave9850]

A good quilt for non-beginners too, if you want something that looks interesting and you don’t have time (or want to put the time into) making star blocks because…say, maybe-and this is just something off the top my my head-you have a bunch of fabric, have no interest in de-stashing, and want to use some of the lovely fabrics languishing in your collection. I don’t know anyone with a stash, though. Certainly not me. (Lies!) Except my Boundless FQ bundle is a dud! Couldn’t get sixteen squares out of a single one, no matter which way I cut. All needed selvages cut off. All needed a clean edge. *sigh* Not all fabric is woven equal.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Bummer and yes not all fat quarters are equal in size!

[@amlaboy]

Not much of a tutorial if all you show is how to cut up a FQ. It's a beautiful quilt and it's not too difficult, thankfully. But for the beginners, they might like a better tutorial.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@tonistevens2253]

I agree.

[@jennifermills6950]

I love this pattern, I am not a beginner, I like to have patterns that are easy to put together, gives me practice, and I can use up some nice fat quarters. I think it gives me freedom to quilt the top how I like. I like your instructions. They are clear and concise and easy to follow. Thank you.