How To Make A Fast & Easy "Manly Quilt", That's NOT Cute!

[@marygeorge9688]

Lovely- well lovely in a manly way. Looks great. I’m sure your brother will love this quilt.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you, in a manly way. LOL, and thanks for watching!

[@lyndagodin3712]

Great video, and nice to see a fabric selection and pattern geared towards the gentlemen in our lives. Thanks for sharing!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Yes, now I find my self keeping an eye out for masculine fabric. Because I always need more fabric, right?!?! Thanks for watching.

[@wilycat5290]

HSTs are the quilt maker's go-to magic. That is a gorgeous masculine quilt you made. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I gifted it last week, he loves it.

[@dianakranning9843]

I absolutely love this quilt. The flannel materials you used are gorgeous.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you so much 💚😊🐥

[@carmenbailey1560]

Very nice manly quilt. I’m sure your brother will love it. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@sisterchicksquilting]

He does love it but it’s so warm that he has it folded and put away for winter😂🤣

[@claudiaschwarzl4477]

Oh, the spool blocks is beautiful 😍 love it!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you! 😊 If you stay tuned there will be more videos with the spool blocks. The viewers gave me so many ideas :) Thank you for watching!!!

[@njbyrd1617]

Love flannels and your quilt looks great! Can't wait to watch your QAYG tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you so much! I'm filming the QAYG tonight and tomorrow, I'd better hurry and get to it! :)

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a great quilt! After a day of playing in my sewing room with my fabric crumbs, I get to watch your video! Thank you for your inspiration, your art and positive energy!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You are so welcome!

[@vickichandler5872]

Another brilliant quilt tip! I have never seen anyone square up their blocks in this fashion before. Hmmm... I'm going to try that. Thanks. Love this manly quilt. Blessings to y'all.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I learned it from using the Quilt In a Day, HST ruler. I use that ruler to make 8 HST’s at a time. Now that is freezing my brother is loving his “Manly Quilt.” Thanks for watching my channel Vicki😍😊, Di

[@bevtam.9429]

The design is a stunner! I can see why you were so pleased with it. Hope your brother loves it! ❤️

[@sisterchicksquilting]

He does and only uses it in the winter cause that baby is warm 🥵

[@sandyheller5438]

Great quilt. Your brother will love it. I really want to make a flannel quilt for me to cozy up with on cold days. 💕💕

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks. We have one flannel quilt, it’s a Christmas one and The Engineer doesn’t care, drives me 😜 Thank you for watching 😍❣️

[@TheAashiaana]

Aww was fumbling in the dark for a quilt for my tall son...and found yours. Thanks ..this is what I needed to see .grateful mom from India❤

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Wow! Thanks for watching from India🇮🇳 Grateful Mom 😊❤️🐥

[@debbiedobbins6785]

Oh I love this one! I think I know what I’m gonna do with all this “manly” fabric I’ve been collecting now. Wahoo. Thanks Miss Di. I have to say I started using the HST paper because my hands have taken a beating cutting fabric lately. I was blown away how easy it is to make them now…and there’s no squaring up once you cut them. So this quilt you made for your brother is perfect for me to use with the papers. Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial. I just love it. Have a most marvelous weekend…I always look forward to seeing what you are making next. 🤗

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That’s pretty cool about the HST paper, I’ve never used it before. I’m glad there are so many options available that help us with our craft. You’re very welcome and I wish you a great weekend too❣️ Thank you for watching!!

[@karin0963]

It's a beautiful quilt. I may have to make one for my hubby in black and grays.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Blue Block is making one in reds and blacks , it’s beautiful plaids ..

[@RIANAVENTER]

Marvellous videos! ♥️

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks Riana‼️ And thank you for watching my videos ❣️

[@morningglory3365]

Di, I love this quilt. I have 3 sons and a husband and they are all big guys. Love your colors. You are a hoot to watch. Thank you for all the tips. ❤

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You are so welcome! As my family tells me, I'm full of tips and share them, even when they don't solicit them, ha, ha, ha! The Engineer is tall too and we all like to have a quilt long enough to fold under the toes then pull it up to the chin, mmmmm. Thank you for loving the quilt and watching my videos!!

[@veevee111]

This is a beautiful quilt, manly or not 💚 Thank you for sharing.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I agree, for a Manly Quilt it is a beauty. Thanks for watching😍❣️

[@lynnmcentire4014]

So glad I stumbled upon your channel. I do so enjoy your videos. It feels like talking with a friend 😊

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Oh thank you! I'm so glad you coment Lynn. That makes me feel like you're a friend :) Thank you for watching!!!

[@glynisreynolds446]

Think I’m only brave enough to do one row at a time 🤣🤣 Love your fabrics and your wonderful design 🥰 Thanks for sharing 👏🇬🇧

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

"I ran out of wall, so I used the floor" Brilliant - you're my kind of Quilter. This quilt is very manly. I love the greens. Thanks for sharing.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Cool 😉. Thanks for seeing what I saw in the fabric😉 and thanks for watching😊❤️🐥

[@sharone9751]

Love your idea with the two pins. Gonna copy that.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That’s so nice to hear. I love that method. Thanks for watching 😍❣️

[@brendamerrill1692]

This Quilt is absolutely beautiful…….love it!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching!!

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Good Evening Di, Your quilt turned out beautifully. 👏❤️👍 I am sure your brother will enjoy this. I love seeing what you are or have worked on, much appreciated. Have a wonderful weekend, 🥰 Chris

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you so much Chris. I think he will really like it too. I was going to get a lot of sewing done this weekend. Was😂🤣 but it’s been wonderful so far. Thanks for watching 😍❣️

[@JC-sf2qm]

Beautiful manly quilt! Thank you for your great directions! I use those little papers too and add arrows to row numbers for pressing direction.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

there we go, two great minds thinking alike❣️. Thank you for watching!

[@princessfrances132]

I like your pin hack!! I only do random rectangle stacks of varying heights, but if I ever do anything complicated enough, I will have to adopt it!! 😀😀‼️

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you Frances I hope you get a chance to use my method soon. Thank you for watching.😊❤️🐥

[@roserenik6375]

Love the manly Quilt. Great color combo.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks & thanks for watching 😍❣️

[@suzyroy3360]

beautifull quilt!!!! and cant wait for the qayg table runner!!!! Thank you!! xxxx

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you!! Working on it now😉

[@quilts-by-carmel6754]

This was great! Definitely a manly handsome quilt!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks and thank you for watching 😍❣️

[@loreenfarmer1872]

This is perfect for my adult sons and even male grandchildren thank you

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Yes, and it is proof that a quilt is all about the fabric. :) Thank you for watching!!

[@bettywhittington9654]

Very nice. I think that would look good in patriot.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Yes Betty! It would look great in in patriot colors! Thank you for watching!!!

[@dc5600]

You're right, it is a manly quilt! I see in another comment that you said it's in the next video. Going to look for it now. Great tips about pinning.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks, glad you like the pinning method DC😊🐥

[@lizziorozco3510]

Beautiful 😍

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you! 😊 TFW!

[@karenfulkerson5961]

I love the manly quilt! I really enjoy a your and look forward to your videos. 😀

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks, this quit shows that a quilt is all about the fabric! Thank you for wathing!

[@natfrisby-smith9640]

I think that the clearly perfect slotted trimmer has 3 sizes that I use for squaring up my hst's. Such a time saver! Loving your quilt 💙💙

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks for letting me know about the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer, I'd never heard of it before. There are so, so many quilting tools out there. Thanks for loving my quilt and most of all for watching!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Love the selvege on the spool block

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks, one day, I’ll get it done.TFW❣️

[@joygross]

This is a great quilt .. thank you so much for the tutorial. I just found you videos you did a great job!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you so very much!! I'm glad you're watching my videos!!

[@ddean7869]

I hope you made a couple (spool) pillow shams to go with the spool quilt!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

It’s not going in a bed but I can see a cute throw pillow made from one. TFW😊♥️🐥

[@joannebanks2147]

?? You make it all look so easy I have said before I am just dipping my foot into quilting I would love to see you give us tips and tricks on making the pattern "Ladies Luncheon " Are you familiar with this pattern in quilting ? I love that for us beginners the precuts I used a jelly roll for the Ladies luncheon quilt that I made But I would love to see you making one or just if you would have advice for making it So far I have tried irush chain and the baskets from your channel So keep it coming You are doing great I had no clue how nervous you were when I watched the baskets video So just relax and enjoy share your love of quilting Take care Happy sewing

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks Joanne! I looked up the pattern, I haven't made it so I don't have any tips. However there's a lot of quilts out there to make! Thanks for watching!

[@joannebanks2147]

Thank you for looking up the "ladies luncheon " I will blunder along with finishing up the quilt Yes I have looked at lots of other patterns and it's crazy how many there are to choose from I will definitely be making a few projects I need to do a little garment sewing in between that's my favorite Some table runners are also on the radar lol Love you inspiration and idea's Take care and happy sewing 🧵 🪡 ❤️

[@daviddolan3288]

? Loved your video top to the bottom that will come! ? Question is going to be my first quilt is going to be a Queen bed cover that my heart is set not on typical quilt shapes but a nature scene with a cliff, full length waterfall trees and maybe a lake or river. Would like to piece it then quilt it on a brother sew/quilting machine. I have collected lots of material and tools but I remain stumped to the artsy part of my Hope's and dreams... Ideas??

[@sisterchicksquilting]

It sounds like you know exactly what you want. I would strt with peicing the large areas, water fall, lake & trees as a base. Then you might applique details on top of the base. That is what I would do, I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@daviddolan3288]

@@sisterchicksquilting Thks for a start with piecing a background full. I omitted by age at 61 but more my accident and decades of surgery leaves me a bit timid over the applicay needle and thread. It's like make practice smaller quilts sounds good until my life leaves little free wall space and most people are now moved on... So now it will be time to figure out how to fit and piece that out of this world nature scene - thinking of squared blocks and triangles can be so much easier. Never seem to take the easy path in life!!!

[@jankubillus7157]

I ? Who taught you how to quilt, or did you learn on your own. ? When you back a quilt with cuddle do you also use batting in between. I really like this manly quilt. Love the colors and the fact that it’s made from flannel. Your brother will really love this quilt. I really love your videos Di, can’t wait to see your Easter projects. 🐣💕

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks, I do love how this one turned out too and the flannel was a welcome change. I'm starting the first Easter project this evening, I'm excited too. Thanks for your questions, I have them written down! Thank you for watching!!!

[@lyndagodin3712]

?? When doing a table runner, do you use batting or a pellon-type product to reduce the bulk?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Got it

[@jmurphy7192]

?Tips on backing a pieced quilt top with flannel?? Wash all fabrics first? Don’t wash? Thread tensions? Thanks!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks for the questions? And, thanks for watching!!!

[@rainydaydiva6320]

? Do you ever mix fabric, from say, Joanne’s with your higher quality quilting fabrics? Love the heart quilt and the double Irish chain. Your brother will love his manly quilt. HST’s are so versatile.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks for your question, I have it written down. I think he's going to love this quilt and hopefully he'll put the Christmas quilt I made him on a shelf until December, LOL! I do love HST's too. Thanks for watching!

[@sandraroberts1234]

Why did you have the double pins in spots? Was that too remind you to press open? Beautiful quilt. What did you back it with? I love your videos. Thank you.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That is how I mark seams that go together when I pick up a row to sew. I fold the blocks RST and place matching pins at the other seams. This allows me to take up an entire row and sew it together correctly in one sitting. Black Cuddle’s on the back. I’m showing the finished quilt in my Q&A video next Friday. Thank you for watching😍❣️

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

?how did you make your design wall?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks for hte question and for watching!

[@nancyking9711]

Do you starch before you cut? I'm new to quilting and I've been told I should starch when I'm cutting bias

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Try starting and then determine for yourself if you should always starch when you cut bias. There are no set rules in quilting work to your own skill level. I hope this helps, thank you for watching my channel 😊❤️🐥

[@AvivaHadas]

Did you mix flannel (brushed cotton) & regular cotton?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

NO, the entire quilt was flannel. Becuase I added extra flannel, it's from different designers but it all cmae from the same quilt store. I jsut finished quilting it today and it's gorgeous!!! I can't wait to show the finished quilt in one of my upcoming videos. Thank you for watching!!

[@abeullah03]

? What was the hardest, easiest quilt you have ever made or quilted. Your brother is going to love his quilt.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks, I think so too. Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@nattamused9074]

Those spools would’ve been SO cute with white sashing for a real modern look.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You’re right 😊 thanks and thanks for watching😊❤️🐥

[@sguhl4089]

?? Have you ever made a quilt using fabrics like lightweight corduroy, washable wool, etc? Does it work well to use fabric other than quilting cotton?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks for your question & Thanks for watching❣️

[@catesln]

? Do you ever starch your fabric prior to cutting?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@CCCfeinman55]

This quilt is bold and masculine. I like the plan to back it with Cuddle, but I hope it’s not too warm for him. Keep it up. I hope you will do other projects for men. We like quilts, too. But flowery designs kind of make them…..not as cool….except when cuddling with our honeys.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you! 😊 I'll work on a few more less flowery, fluffy quilts for men. Thanks for watching!

[@annanipper5726]

?????question not specific to this quilt: is there a rule of thumb on combining different types of fabric? Obviously not cotton and wool. (I would think). But how about on a crazy quilt?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!!

[@terribishop5313]

Absolutely gorgeous!! You pointed to them on the wall and said this is where the fold is (pointing at a seam) then you mentioned another fold. I couldn't be anymore baffled as to what on earth you're talking about????A fold on a seam?? 🧐 I've got to make this for my son in-law.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I was talking about folding the block over (right sides together) onto the block next to it so I could sew them together. I pick up an entire row that way and take it to the machine. Then when all the blocks, right sides together are sewen...I use the colored pins, facing the same direction, to match the seams I wasn't able to fold together. If this doesn't help, contact me through my website and we'll chat. www.sisterchicksquilting.com Thank you for watching and Maywood Studios has some beautiful, manly, flannel out there in the quilting universe.

[@krisfarnsworth620]

Might be nice to credit the fabric designer who did the work of choosing the colors/patterns of the bundle from which you drew inspiration. It’s the EMPIRE collection from Parson Gray, designed by David Butler. Really a shame he hasn’t been designing new fabrics since 2015(?!?)

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks, there were only 2 selvedges (10” cuts) that I could read Free Spirit on.

[@pattiwobig8806]

Has anyone else mentioned that your sound is not coming thru very well. Please listen to the videos for the past several months.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you I will.

[@mimielliott8052]

Honey if I can’t hear you I won’t watch the whole video..

[@sisterchicksquilting]

It’s less than 15 seconds. The rest of the video had perfect sound. Thanks for the comment.