How To Get Contrast with Batiks! - 3 Yard Quilts - Fabric Challenge

[@barbararuzzene51]

Love your videos. I believe Fran won this challenge. Everyone in the family and business is awesome. I love your videos and I have many of your books. Keep up the great work

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you, Barbara!

[@jeanm5994]

Fran on all three, all were beautiful.

[@cherylnelson7157]

I would enjoy seeing your finished projects to see how the quilt looks finished.

[@veronicawetzel5768]

Hard to say who won but have to say Donna is the leader today. I have all your books but the newest one. I’m asking Santa for that one

[@annettebrown4386]

It's a tie for the 1st and 3rd ones for me. Fran won the 2nd one because I am partial to red, white and blue!!! Love batiks!

[@lisastreasures]

So hard to choose. I love them all so much. 💓

[@pcs5819]

I love watching ALL your videos. I have learned much. But I wish after you show us the gorgeous quilts, you would show us the backing as well. I still have alot to learn in quilting and would love to see what you do! 😇

[@FabricCafe]

You're not the only one who would like to see the backing fabric, we'll make an attempt to feature it more. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[@irenegervais4286]

This was a difficult dicision to make because both of your quilts are very beautiful! ! Ist challenge I pick Donna's Gentle Morning it is so beautiful and something magical about it. ! 2nd challenge is a tie for me the both quilts were super nice and the 3rd challenge I pick Fran's Autumn Garden is really stunning and beautiful. Wow !! Love all the quilts!!

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks you! Donna

[@bethjessen302]

morning glory, liberty, autumn I couldn't choose just 1 . think my most interesting surprise was autumn

[@lynnperschke3966]

I love when you do pieces and parts

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks! Donna

[@cherylmartin1207]

I like Frans picks

[@kathiecharles8171]

Love Butterfly Breeze, the second one no choice, autumn garden,

[@juanitahooker132]

For love and country. So cool

[@robintaylor8421]

All the quilts are awesome but my picks are 1...Donna 2... Fran because being a Veteran love red, white an blue 3.. Fran

[@kathystille3435]

Donna yours are beautiful abut Fran wins the last two. Awesome.

[@robinpeck7370]

Fran did the best, especially with the last quilt

[@carolbrumlow4395]

1st - Donna,, 2nd - Fran, 3rd - Donna

[@leolasimpson9194]

#1 is difficult to choose Donna wins for me I like the pattern

[@louisewibbens4366]

Autumn garden is the one I liked best

[@dianedebord5309]

Like Fran’s choice

[@mrschefyoda7825]

I really LOVE the first one.

[@nancynash4281]

Loved them all! I can't visualize, really, unless the pieces and parts are played out! I'll say...tie!!???!

[@kathleenmaxwell2562]

I liked Fran's Red challenge batik.

[@kathleenmaxwell2562]

I liked Donna's choices for the butterfly batik.

[@OnlyLittleSpoon]

I can not stop watching. Just wonderful.

[@peggygonzales6907]

Fran, Donna, Fran❣

[@Love2Quilt]

Wow to hard loved them all ty ladies sorry not much help on voting

[@lynnperschke3966]

Love it’s a snap

[@debbiemoser9441]

Donna numbers 1 and 2. Fran number 3.

[@forever18021]

I think Fran won all rounds! Honestly, if you could do pieces and parts more often, it really helps to see how the fabric would look in the quilt patterns!

[@FabricCafe]

Fran is really good with those colors! Thanks for watching. Donna

[@ttsmith2036]

@@FabricCafe purple is my favorite color 😍

[@tinacmommens5459]

Loved all of these!! I really like Batiks! I think they're all winners!! Thanks for sharing your tips!!

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you for watching! We like Batiks, too! 😊

[@dianedebord5309]

I liked Donna choice

[@patriciasaunders4064]

Both. Both. Fran

[@michaelandeileenkilloran8310]

I loved Donna’s butterfly challenge. Would love to have seen the pieces and parts for Fran’s as well. The second challenge (red) was a draw in my opinion. Fran wins the third challenge for me. Just beautiful! Thanks ladies. Great challenge.

[@rhondak3901]

1 Donna, 2 Fran, 3 Fran

[@jeanninesorensen6372]

Fran on the first one.

[@jorobinson7307]

Donna,Fran,Fran

[@marysills4317]

Awesome

[@stitchpenniesofficial]

1) Donna, 2) Donna, 3) Fran Great challenge, Ladies, as always.

[@sherrolsaxon82]

Fran....I love the last one....wow combo🌷

[@FabricCafe]

Agreed! Donna

[@jeannehanna8369]

The last quilt in the yellow and green batiks really caught my eye. It is a beautiful quilt. My choice!

[@lynnperschke3966]

Love diamond dust

[@jeanfast2988]

Thanks for the teaching on how to combine batiks!

[@kathydexter4557]

I am getting ready to do a batik quilt, so this was so fun to watch! My favorites for 1 & 3 were Fran. I really love her style. Number 2 I liked Donna's bold choices. Also #3 Donna's was a very close second.

[@jorobinson7307]

I also would have liked the black and white fabrics samples stayed longer to look at also Happy Holidays.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks for letting us know your preferences. We listen! Donna

[@mrslincoln5118]

Really fun video. My vote is…#1 Donna…#2 Fran…#3 Fran! You two have such a beautiful relationship!

[@FabricCafe]

We feel very blessed to be able to work together! Donna

[@cherylporter1056]

I like Fran's choices the best all the way through.

[@cindylamont6240]

Absolutely love the autumnal batik the colors are serene and beautiful.

[@cindylamont6240]

Thank you Donna and Fran, we all win by watching your videos

[@FabricCafe]

@@cindylamont6240 Thank you Cindy! So glad you enjoy the videos! Donna

[@shirleythomas6377]

I think Donna won the first challenge, Fran won the second challenge, and Fran won the third challenge. Loved the fabric that contrasts the most. All are beautiful 😍.

[@wandagrimes235]

Donna won the first challenge and Fran won the last two challenges. I love 💕 all of the fabrics. Great job.

[@kathiecharles8171]

I love Donna's Autumn Garden Gorgeous When I tried to order some African fabric from you, Your site sent me to esty

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Kathie, what fabric were you trying to order? We do have a store on Etsy as well.

[@kathiecharles8171]

@@FabricCafe I tried again to get to your site but keep getting re-directed

[@cliffordcarroll9320]

That last quilt by Fran was gorgeous! Can’t stop thinking about it.

[@paulinewhite2826]

All really nice can’t pick this time love to watch a pattern come to life

[@atergfox]

Ok good video I liked Frans Batik kit and pattern choice

[@cherylpalian3254]

I think Fran has great fabric choices

[@kathyclayton4318]

For the #1 challenge, I pick Fran but I’m partial to that dark aqua and purple! For #2 challenge , I pick Fran again. For #3 I think I call a tie on this one. I could not choose one over the other. They are both beautiful. Interesting that the fabric that you were given, both of you chose to use it in the #2 fabric spot. Thanks to the both of you for sharing from your storehouse of information. Amazing color challenges! And yes, we are the winner! Thanks!

[@FabricCafe]

Yay! Thanks for watching! Donna

[@cherylbatsche]

Batiks are my absolute favorite quilting fabrics. I love all the patterns. My choices for favorites here are #1 - Donna, #2 and #3 Fran. You two are awesome. Another great video!

[@susanvanvleck3957]

Love those colors that are used in the It's A Snap shown with three light aqua greenish blue fabrics! And the ones Fran used in the first challenge fabric she did. How do I find the names or collection they are from as yardage cuts?

[@FabricCafe]

Not sure exactly which you would like, but you can find the focus fabric from Fran's "Butterfly Breeze" on our website here - www.fabriccafe.com/searchresults.asp?Search=*8021832&Submit= - the other two fabrics that are used are Robert Kaufman Aviva Caribbean and Robert Kaufman Twilight Snowfall. Hope that helps!

[@lauraharris9322]

Challenge 1- Fran Challenge 2- Both Challenge 3 - Both I loved all of them!! I honestly could not pick!!

[@celarasmith8030]

I liked all the kits. Great choices!

[@debraholmes6290]

Love batiks and all your choices were beautiful, however, Fran takes the 1st & 3rd rounds & Donna takes # 2! Thank you ladies!

[@sharonarrendale2724]

I think that you both did awesome! I call it a tie. ❤️ I have so enjoyed your videos. I can’t wait to start quilting.

[@connieferrell4432]

I love Fran’s green and gold best. I think my dear friend would love this. Thanks Fran. They’re all beautiful.

[@roxanneroehrig324]

A tie for # 1 challenge, both just gorgeous 😍! #2 goes to Donna, and #3 goes to Fran. Beautiful job ladies, I really enjoy these challenges and love all the discussion about how and why the fabric choices work with a particular pattern. Have a great week 🥰 and thanks again!

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks for watching Roxanne! Donna

[@tjettjet6128]

Wow, ladies. I like all of your choices. I appreciate you sharing the pieces and parts. It really helps to imagine what a whole quilt would look like.

[@FabricCafe]

So glad! We will continue to do pieces and parts, everyone seems to love them! Donna

[@francatania5142]

I love Batiks, so reversible & vibrant. I like the ones with the least white. I understand contrast, but white, to me cheapens a quilt. I love Jewel tones & deep rich saturation. You both did a lovely job of choosing the matchup & I like the deepest ones best without choosing a favorite. Thank You!

[@robynmorris7945]

Donna I love your blouse!!

[@juliemorrison4348]

Loved all the batiks and kits. Great choices. I have loved watching your challenges for the last 12 months or so and bought 5 downloadable patterns. Two nights ago I laid them out on my table and challenged myself to find suitable sets from my stash. Wow!! It was harder than usual. I kept second guessing myself and swapping ( I felt like Donna was watching over my shoulder checking on me) lol. Did well and only need to buy 1 fabric. Last night I started with "stepping stones" and cut and pieced all the blocks. Tonight I will sew rows together. So quick and easy doing strip assemblies for the first time. Great work Donna and Fran.💛🇦🇺

[@FabricCafe]

Yay! I'm so happy you took the plunge and are making a quilt. Look forward to hearing how it goes! Donna

[@anitanoland9188]

The focal fabrics are beautiful! My picks would be: #1 Gentle Morning, #2 Jewels, and #3 Autumn Garden. Beautiful fabrics make beautiful quilts. You gals certainly did a great job!!! Enjoyed watching your video!!

[@marysills4317]

2. Donna

[@patriciaadams2131]

Batiks are so beautiful and I love working with them. The fabrics are so crisp. #1 Donna/ #2 & #3 Fran ❤️

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you! Donna

[@lisapalesch-hawk6627]

Love Pieces and Parts ! Donna won #1 tie on #2, Fran on #3. I look forward to each weeks videos 🤗❤💯

[@GeminiPeg]

Ok, this was difficult as batik is my favorite so anything goes. HOWEVER, I think Fran stole the show. I would make all 6 quilts without thinking twice though. The pieces and parts really help me, thank you both for great ideas.

[@FabricCafe]

Fran is awesome with color! Glad you liked it! Donna

[@Ggmaquilts]

Love these patterns! So fast easy and most of all beautiful!

[@LovingHandsDesign]

1st one - Fran, 2nd one Fran when I saw the red batik I thought navy or black contrast, 3rd one - I loved Donna’s choice of the pattern and the #3 fabric

[@bonniechretien6215]

I love batiks! All of the quilts are winners IMHO. Gentle Morning and Autumn Garden really spoke to me; I love both of them. As another viewer mentioned, I wonder if it’s because you showed pieces and parts for them?? Ladies, thank you for sharing these wonderful videos.

[@joanncall1525]

I loved two of Donna's color choices, and loved Fran's choice of colors on the last one. Loved the Diamond Dust pattern and the Byzantine Door Patterns also. This video was very helpful on color and contrast choices. Thanks so much!

[@FabricCafe]

So glad you could watch! Donna

[@Dianaprimartinez]

Autumn Garden.

[@robynmorris7945]

I love Batiks so am having a hard time choosing my favorite. I guess in the end I will choose Frans last quilt. The pieces and parts really help with the batiks as the batiks seem to have the color “smushed” together and it is harder for me to visualize without the pieces and parts.

[@veronicawetzel5768]

Hi Donna and Fran. I have to say I love the Byzantine door pattern but will do with fat quarters. That is the first thing that came to mind when I saw it tonight. Love your work ladies. I made it’s a snap for my great niece this past summer in the Elizabeth line.

[@FabricCafe]

Fun! I bet it was great! Thanks for watching! Donna

[@Str8eeth]

Love this….I am so happy to see how very versatile these patterns can be. I have yet to venture out and make a quilt, but I think I’ve spent at least 100 hours watching video tutorials to gain the confidence to sit down and JUST DO IT! I’m going to ask Santa for one or two of your books….I’ve been good enough to score at least a couple!

[@FabricCafe]

Haha! I bet you have earned at least two...maybe more! So glad you could join us! Donna

[@sherryfaires7931]

First-Donna, Second-Fran, Third-Tie. Actually all the fabric coordinations were beautiful and you both chose great patterns as well! Y’all make it difficult to choose! Congratulations for the idea, Hannah! When are you going to make another quilt?

[@FabricCafe]

Soon, very soon ...you can watch Hannah make another quilt. Donna

[@kimdamico8083]

Loved All of them !! Your ideas, explanations, and patterns are wonderful!! You are absolutely right , They can be inexpensive 3 yard cuts, we also have them in our stash but I’ve gotten so used to buying pre-cuts….. I have some of your books, thank you for the reminder, you both have inspired me ,I’m feeling creative !!!! 🥰🥰

[@FabricCafe]

You're so welcome Kim! Thanks for your wonderful comment! 😊♥

[@helenmanning8066]

I think Donna is right, we all are winners! I loved Fran's choices and Donna's choices. And I loved learning more about how to make batiks pop. It isn't always the fabric choice, sometimes it's the pattern choice. That's why I enjoy these challenges, I get a different perspective on choices. I always appreciate your presentations.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you Helen! Thanks for watching! Dona

[@ragathnor326]

I prefer more contrast but they were all pretty. I purchased my first 3 yard quilt kit last month and I will be starting to make it soon. Loved this video!

[@FabricCafe]

so glad you could join us! Donna

[@shirleywells1749]

I liked #1Donna, #2 Donna, and #3 Frans, and I'm not a greens person. But I really loved them all and thanks so much for your books and the show. I really want to try Frans fat quarters pattern.

[@halfpint7094]

For love and country.👍💕😊

[@tammararees9405]

For Love and Country for me also. Fabulous 💕💕💕💕💕and the Autumn. Beautiful

[@jylromain6439]

I would say tie on the first two, but Fran on the third. I'm curious...does Fran have a background in color? Like an art degree? She's very good with them and certainly understands how they work. Great video!

[@FabricCafe]

No art degree, except maybe by years of practice. She is very instinctually when it colors to color. I encourage everyone to jump in and try it. You will only get better with practice! Thanks for watching! Donna

[@lolathwing7432]

I love this batik challenge! My votes are for all of them, but I did have I do have some favorites. The 1st one goes to Donna and the Gentle Morning. Number 2 goes to Fran for Love & Country and number 3 also goes to Fran for Autumn Garden. Thanks for the fun 🙂

[@FabricCafe]

And thank you for watching! Donna

[@cleokoch2764]

Can you use Batiks with regular cotton in a quilt or does it have to be all batiks?

[@FabricCafe]

You can mix and match! We do that a lot with our quilts without any issue 🥰

[@beckyarcher3411]

Donna won number 1 and Fran won 2 and 3

[@nelliebriggs3390]

Butterfly Breeze

[@marysills4317]

3. Fran

[@sharonlyman3029]

I thought #1 was a tie, both gorgeous. #2 I thought Fran won. #3 I liked Donna's better, but it was close. All were great.

[@marysills4317]

1. Fran

[@helenmarquet5206]

is free shipping only USA

[@FabricCafe]

Yes it is for USA only. International orders will receive a $10 credit on their shipping. Thanks for asking!

[@6242shelby]

Frans quilt.

[@cathj8568]

tough to chose--wish every set of fabrics was shown as was Donnas first

[@kathleenmaxwell2562]

It's a tie for this challenge.

[@brendabiery324]

Donna: BAB Fran AAB