Beginner to WINNER!!! DONNA'S BEST FIRST QUILT FOR BEGINNERS!! "It's Only Triangles" Pattern

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[@laurafernandes2119]

Donna, thank you for all that you do. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. You teach with love and dedication. You're very sweet!!

[@ruthgoetz431]

Love both! Thanks fir your clear instructions. 👍

[@ellenbigney3120]

I love them both!!!

[@teriannepaul]

I have been so inspired from your channel. You make quilting seem as anyone can do it. love thanks

[@grandmaj.]

Just sat down to watch another one of Donna's videos and got the notification!! WooHoo!!! Love these videos, Thanks for all you do for the quilting world!

[@carmenbell77]

Thank you for encouraging those who didn’t know they were quilters. When they make an easy project, a quilter is born. Great job. 👍

[@tarastevenson644]

I love the black background, but both are gorgeous.

[@sandrathebibliophile2022]

I love watching Donna's videos! She breaks everything down to make it easier for beginner quilters like me!!

[@sandradummer4726]

Same here for myself as I too, am a new beginner in quilting. Have only been at this for 1 year and 4 months. There’s so…..much to learn starting out in quilting and to learn, My husband and I have been U-tubing several videos on folks like Donna who teach and educate us on the how-to quilt. Thanks to all the videos I like to think I’m learning more then I did over 1 year ago, lol. Thanks U-tubers in quilting like Donna Jordan.

[@sandrathebibliophile2022]

@@sandradummer4726 I completely agree. My husband has been helping me too and he has been invaluable.

[@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291]

@@sandrathebibliophile2022 Besides Donna (who is an excellent instructor, I've also found a couple of other KZbin channels that do some really great videos and the ladies are both excellent at explaining what to do and how to do it! Between the three of them, I've taken my quilting from very basic to something I've very proud of. I've only been quilting for about 1 & 1/2 years so I still feel like I'm pretty new.

[@sandrathebibliophile2022]

@@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291 that's amazing! Who else would you recommend? I'm always down for more perspective and techniques!

[@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291]

@@sandrathebibliophile2022 I really like to watch Kimberly on Fat Quarter Shop (another quilt shop) and Lori Holt, she's a fabric and pattern designer for Riley Blake.

[@elstongunn4277]

I really appreciate these more “beginner quilter” videos sprinkled in with your more advanced videos, Donna! They are so helpful to be reminded of the “whys and hows” of basic quilting. Another video I’d like to see from you (because you are such a terrific instructor in explaining the basics) is how to use some of the various rulers that are out in the market. As silly as this sounds, I look at even some of the basic rulers and wonder “well, how would that ruler be placed on the fabric to get the cut you want?” I know it probably sounds elementary to some advanced quilters, but I’ve never had that explained to me at a basic, beginner level. I look at some of the rulers, and all of the markings on them make my head swim and I wonder how one even makes sense of them all! How does one lay it on the fabric, etc.? Thank you to you and your family for providing all of this wonderful knowledge to us.

[@lorikalmeyer3501]

You are not alone with how some rulers work on the fabric. They leave me flabbergasted to say the least.

[@helenmerkis6420]

I feel you pain. I'd LOVE to know more about rulers and hope Donna will do some videos. I learn so much from all her videos.

[@KaylanS]

Oh I would adore a video on using rules. One of her recent videos showed how to use a squaring up ruler; and I was stunned. I didn't know that was how they worked, and the timing was perfect because I needed to do a lot of squaring up of HSTs!!

[@rory76boy]

Yes! And it can be even more confusing if you’re left-handed! 9So much so, that I’ve learned to cut with my right hand.)

[@lindsayschilling8707]

I agree! I'm an experienced quilter (30 years of quilting), yet, some of these rulers leave me mystified! Here's a thought, go to Pinterest or Utube, in the search bar type in how to use (name of ruler). Or, just type in manufacturer name (maybe it will come up that way. Or, go to, i.e. website, such as Creative Grids. They may have tutorials on their website. And you can always go to Pinterest & in search type, Creative Grids Tutorials. Good Luck!

[@gailbarth583]

I liked the big quilt with the white background. Happens to have all my favorite colors!

[@sallykavcsak2772]

Just love how Donna shows how simple quilting can be.

[@lesliecas2695]

Donna always reminded me of someone and now I recall who: the actress Katherine Ross. She could be her sister (that's a good thing IMO). 💜💙💚

[@anndalynnketellapper8296]

So I googled Katherine Ross and I’m here to tell you that Donna really looks like my friend, who is a Public Health Nurse. They could be sisters! She is much closer in looks. I sent Jean a picture and she said, “I guess she looks a little like me!” Lol . One of those faces…Jean doesn’t sew! I’ll have to get on that! 😜😃

[@Nevertoosweet2eat]

I can see where Donna resembles Katherine Ross. Her facial expressions are very close too. Its a very nice compliment. I always thought Katherine Ross was very pretty.

[@elstongunn4277]

Oh yes, Katherine Ross who played in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” and “The Graduate.”

[@gretchenh7419]

The eyes.

[@makeitsew2757]

Thank you Donna. You are the best teacher 👍🏻. Your videos are like quilting with a friend 🙂

[@bethcarter3737]

Hi Donna. I really like both of these quilts but my fav is the colors & design of the charm quilt. I love K. Fassett’s fabrics & designs. I’ve been teaching myself to quilt from your videos the last 2 years & you are hands down the best teacher. The very first quilt I ever made was the rail fence (or fence rail) from your video. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us. ❤️

[@donashackelford4439]

Donna I really enjoy your videos. In this one I like the bright bold colors and dark background. But both are really lovely.

[@katywuste9054]

I love the fact that the giveaways are open to everyone not just the USA. Also love that Donna caters for every level of quilters and breaks it down so it’s so easy to follow. Thanks 😊

[@leemiller2811]

Best teacher ever! Thank you Donna. God bless you for your generosity and kindness. Definitely the large white quilt. 💖

[@dnangelphil]

Really like the bright materials with the black background, it just makes such a bold statement

[@cordulagawenda7804]

Hallo Donna 🙋🏻‍♀️, here is Cordula from Berlin/Germany and I want to/have to say thank you for the great work you are doing! Your ideas are already inexhaustible, but best of all are your sewing instructions: short and sweet, super understandable and always great tips and tricks on how to do what best to avoid mistakes and always achieve the best results!!! I love it❣❣❣ Keep it up and stay healthy! XXX Cordula 🧷🧵🪡🧶✂️

[@grandmaj.]

I'm in love with the pattern on the dark background one, both are beautiful as all your quilts are.

[@terribishop5313]

Thank you for reminding me of whats possible with simplicity!

[@marykho6753]

I can sew but I am not a quilter but with this beginner's tutorial now I know what to do with all my white solid fabrics. Thanks again for all the wonderful tutorials and the sharing. God bless and stay safe ! I love both the patterns but the white one looks clean and bright.

[@helenstevenson9008]

Hi Donna, all our family and team members 👋 Lovely quilts but I do like the one with the white background better 👏 Love your give away quilt in this video 💐 it’s lovely and the colours are amazing. Stay safe one and all. 👋🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺💐

[@RuthiesThreadArt]

I am very new to quilting and Love to watch Donnas videos. She give such great instructions and I feel confident I can sew the pattern. I love the white back ground quilt, but they are both beautiful Thank you Donna.

[@vericksen9531]

I started quilting because of Donna Jordan about a year ago. I love watching all her videos, such a wonderful teacher.

[@Kim-tl4wz]

Agree!! NO ONE teaches like she does!!!

[@christinegrellier6437]

Donna, your tutorials are so fantastic I feel its just me your teaching. everything you demonstrate is so clear and easy to undersadtak you so much...

[@rogerwarner6966]

I like the black with the strong colors. It gives me energy.

[@bina64]

I absolutely love the black background.

[@surriela7101]

I have learned so much from Donna, especially finger pressing. I wish I could make my stuff match up as well as she does. I LOVE new videos... thank you Donna and your videographer ( I think it is your son.)

[@lindat8069]

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[@gailschuetze6769]

Exactly what My friend needs to see. I can't explain it any better than this. Hopes to make her first.

[@meganpabawena1916]

no kidding this is beginner friendly. I did 2 quilts for both my daughters and they loved it! I love this one!

[@tracyruth4247]

Donna, I'm so glad you did a beginner quilt. You are such a great teacher! I love the bigger quilting on the big quilt, but my favorite quilt would be the small one...I'd love to see that in a big quilt! 😍 Thank you for sharing your creativity with us ❤

[@vr6410]

I love the black one alot. They both look good thought. I'm making me a baby quilt right now for my new granddaughter. I love learning about quilting. I am inspired

[@toshibasat1110]

Thank you for your wonderful instructional video Donna, you make it so clear to follow. Both of these quilts are so bold and beautiful but I have to say that the black background one is the one that calls to me xx.

[@jeanimholte1235]

It is so nice to have a quilt pattern that is easy and looks hard! I plan to use this video to get my 11 year old granddaughter started quilting. Thank you, Donna!

[@norcalquilter9214]

These even though they are considered beginner quilts, I think anyone would love and enjoy them. Another excellent video. Love them all.

[@livesunderthebridgequilts]

I love the black one better. Love how the quilted patter shows up more. I am adding a dark background and light quilting thread to my to-do list.

[@karicorvidae]

I like the black background one because I like to see the quilting thread POP! I think it looks beautiful!

[@kelseyjulander3835]

I love the larger quilt with the white background-the small one is cute too

[@Str8eeth]

Love the Kaffe Fasset with the black background…..It’s just hard for me to see that much WHITE in a quilt knowing that it will show EVERYTHING! You’re amazing Donna, thank you for the videos and free patterns and all the tips and tricks, they sure make my projects easier!!!

[@rory76boy]

Yes! Our pets are allowed on the bed… Also the black makes the colors really pop!

[@catgoddess1190]

Yes, I rarely use white as a background color, I much prefer using a different solid, but if it has to be light, I will use cream or ivory

[@TheMessCalledJess]

Donna, I learned how to quilt thanks to you! Now I’m a legend at my local quilt shop and I have made roughly 11 quilts since January. I even made one entirely from foundation paper piecing! Thanks for kick starting my journey 😇

[@TerriRomano]

I always love the background in white! I think it’s clean and happy.

[@heatherjohnstone1700]

I am a beginner in quilting and l am always interested in you tutorial videos, l have learnt so much. Keep on quilting and teaching. You are remarkable

[@sewcrazybaker]

I was sitting here looking for a video to watch before I do my nightly treadmill workout, when I saw Donna's new tutorial! YAY! I really like this one. I like the larger quilt best simply because of the colors. I do love Kaffe Fassett fabrics, but the larger quilt just leaps out at me more. Thank you so much Donna! I've learned so much from you over the past several years! You and your whole family are awesome!

[@marybethspencer1119]

Sorry Donna, I can't choose one of these combinations over the other - they're two of my favorite designers! I think I might choose them seasonally. Love your work and thanks for the tutorial, always fun to watch.

[@janekrause5222]

I like both of the quilts but my favorite is the larger one

[@wandarochat238]

I love the black background with bright or jewel-toned fabrics.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I like the smaller quilt the best; because, I love those bold colors with the black. I also love the pattern.

[@mimimitchell1119]

I love the dark colored quilt, the pattern came out great. Thank you!

[@lynsinclair5101]

I look forward to Donna's Tutorials. She is so clear to explain things. I live in Australia...💕

[@PipPop2]

Hi Donna, I just love the contrast between Kaffe Fassett's fabulous vibrant colors and the deep black of the background. I just have to order it. LOVE watching you create!

[@dkelly7749]

I like the bright cheerful colors against the white background the best! Both are lovely!

[@lesa6399]

I think I’m drawn to “little Kaffe”. The design & how those colors pop! I try to avoid white d/t unfortunate graying after many washings. That layer cake one? Love it, too!!!!

[@barbaragoss6177]

Love the black background, cute little quilt!

[@brendagalethompson8369]

Love them both! My son would want the black one. I'd choose the light one for my room. So cheerful!

[@juliamedina1214]

I like both quilts,, honestly. They are both very pretty. But I love the smaller quilt only because of the backing on it. That flower print is fabulous.

[@yx6889]

That is a great beginner quilt! I really like the layout of the smaller quilt, it's just lovely! Thanks for another great tutorial Donna/Matt and team!

[@rhondabaatz596]

I have been struggling with what to stitch for my beginning quilt. This is perfect!! You make it look so easy....here we go. Thanks

[@dianebrozincevic459]

THANK YOU, DONNA,.SO AMAZING TO EXPLAIN IN DETAIL TO DETAIL, IM A VERY FIRST BEGINNER, THANK YOU.DB

[@crystalcarter6473]

I much prefer the black background version. Thank you for inviting participation. You are so very good at teaching. Crystal C

[@charlotted6247]

This is such a smart idea. It would be fast for easy gifts also!!. Well done Donna. Love this.

[@pamrieger4565]

I really like the quilt made with the layer cake squares - it looks so elaborate for being so simple

[@angelasenft1301]

I really enjoy watching your videos they’re very helpful

[@annyudysky5489]

I like them both! But for me I like the white background quilt. Love your videos, Donna! You do such a nice job explaining everything.

[@Wisdom-gc]

Thanks Donna love your video. Thank you for another one. Have a amazing week

[@joanmcfadyen]

Love the looks of both quilts, Donna! I don’t have a favorite. Thanks again for another great tutorial 😊

[@judyallen4536]

Thanks Donna for the tutorials I love how simple you make every quilt I have learned so much just by watching, I love both quilts but the darker background is my favorite they are both so beautiful

[@3LenaBlack]

I like the bigger quilt with the white background, it’s beautiful!

[@lizreynolds4554]

Donna, I i really like the idea of pinning the squares to the next ones to keep them in order. You are an incredible teacher. You demonstrate and explain every step, very well. Thank you for sharing this with us. Huggles Always 💖🍀🎉😊

[@lisadriscoll867]

Love this pattern, especially liked with the black background with the charm pack.

[@SweetChaos01]

I love these simple quilts, Donna, thank you for sharing! I really like both quilts, but I love the bold colors against the black background, and I think I'll have to give that one a try! I'll just buy 4 packs of each and make a bigger quilt!

[@suzanner8360]

You could make the same layout, just use the layer cake instead of the charm pack and it would be big.

[@lpgphotography]

I love the bold colors with the black! Thank you for sharing with all of us

[@juliadixon6252]

I’ve always loved bright fabrics. The reddish colors with that black really jumps.

[@janeystahlman-davis5695]

Awesome! Love that such an "easy" block makes such a pretty quilt!

[@christinesellar3866]

Thanks Donna, i love this pattern. I think I like the large quilt best but might try the small version with pale fabrics . Cheers from Melbourne

[@colettekeenan3581]

I love the larger white and colour one! I think it would be fabulous on a teen-agers bed, it's so vibrant!

[@shelleythomas1811]

Love the quilt with the black background ❤️🤸🏽‍♂️🍂

[@paulettewaller9833]

I love watching you put together your quilts. Amazing colors and patterns. I like both color themes of the two quilts on this episode, but the dark colored one really speaks to me. I get excited when you put the quilt on the machine. I especially enjoy seeing the final process when the quilt is finally quilted.

[@deathdiablo22]

I did something like this for my very first quilt! I used purple for the background and a mix of 4 Halloween prints for the print. It looks amazing! I put a bat border fabric on it that's 5 inches. And the back is a black with purple and white speckles all over it.

[@cgerber246]

Can you post a picture, please?

[@davidfeick6125]

The wall hanging is very striking with the black background!

[@kathytandaric7373]

I particularly love the large quilt top with the white background. Both are beautiful!

[@Mia29384]

The large quilt is perfect for my 11 year old granddaughter to make for her first quilt! She wants to make a quilt for her parents for Christmas and this one fits the bill! Thank you so much for all that you do for quilters.

[@BrendaH289]

I just finished making this larger quilt with Kaffe Fassett, I love it ♥️ thank you

[@jeanneatkinson4297]

Thank you so much for showing us ways the half square triangles can be arranged in your video and in your pattern download. I really love the way the black makes the Kaffe Fassett fabrics stand out... and the design is fun. I have some charm packs that I really didn't know what I wanted to do with them. Now I have some ideas. I happen to love Laurel Burch fabrics and have many of the fabrics that are in your layer cake. I think your quilt is very pretty and cheery. Although I am not a beginning quilter, I appreciate the way you teach and break down the steps for those who are new to quilting. Thank you!

[@judyrobisonberrien9801]

The white with bright colors gets a thumbs up from me. Both are really nice, tho. My skills are getting fine tuned by watching your videos. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@debbiestallard694]

In this case I like the darker background. It really stands out. If you would consider the Snails Trails Al Fresco version of the fusion of two designs, I would love to see how that is done!❤

[@anitavisram8346]

I saw a very quick advert from Australia about a snail trail quilt but done in nice bright but colourful fabrics. I never found out how that quilt was put together. Perhaps we could ask Donna to do one. 🤞😊

[@josiecable3352]

Love these videos , however out of curiosity I’d like to know how long does it take you from start to finish making a quilt?, it takes me a long time as I can only work on any of mine for a short period however I enjoys it when I’m done

[@christydore2524]

Hi Donna, I am really drawn to the dark colorful lap throw! BEAUTIFUL! 😊

[@marjanvanpelt8283]

I like the little quilt the best. Thank you Donna.

[@mimigreen3778]

Oh I just can't decide! It's a rainy day here in the UK so maybe I'm leaning toward the lighter, brighter coloured quilt. Thanks so much for your cheerful and informative videos, I love them!

[@gfish6979]

Love your videos Donna. I really like the smaller quilt. It really pops.

[@alessandraabrigo9531]

Thank you Donna for this video. I like the bigger one with cheerful colors.

[@jacquelineknox1977]

I love the small black background quilt the best. It has a warmth to it.

[@normabrink4488]

Donna, I like them both. Would not have thought HST would look so good. thanks for the video.

[@karihorn8896]

I definitely prefer the Kaffe Fassett quilt! And thank you for all your videos and good advice! I have learned so much from you.

[@cherylschlisner1639]

Donna, I want to thank you for your tutorials. It is so much help.

[@marionbartley214]

Thank you Donna for this begginer video. It's always helpful when you do these kind of video's. I like both quilts my self, but if choseing one it would be the more subtle one with the white background.

[@gloriacotten117]

Thanks so much for this beginner video, Donna. I am not a beginner myself but this will be perfect to use as I am teaching my granddaughter!

[@edithyoung596]

I love the big one. Simple quilts are nice for a change! But simple is just as beautiful! Love the fabric on the back of the small one. Edie from St Helens Oregon.

[@johannaalford]

I love the deep bold quilt with the black and Kaffe fabric. It is delicious and would look great on my wall,

[@jspyrogram]

You’re the most awesome teacher…I think I can do this!

[@kimlettau4167]

I love both these quilts! Bright cheery even the black! ❤

[@kerigrace5605]

I Love the smaller quilt with the dark background the best!!! But the both are very nice!

[@vickiserre9457]

Another great Video to help us beginners. Donna, you give the best Tutorials❣️

[@booomanchu]

The black for sure!!!