💐🌷7 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Fabric for Your Quilt

Have you ever been too afraid to cut your fabric. Afraid of not getting it right? To avoid 7 mistakes that quilters often make when choosing colours for your quilt, follow my steps as I make my Meadowland quilt. It all works out in the end.
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[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I know that we all have had moments when we are too afraid to cut our fabric. I wish I could have you all in for a workshop but this video will have to do.

[@liznorth4028]

🙏 for your son 🌹

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@barbararowe771]

Well, you could do a workshop and we could all fly to Toronto!!!!! . . . but the virus. Oops. Maybe someday.

[@katiecunningham6717]

I think we’ve been so saturated with matchy matchy prints it’s hard in the beginning to break out of collections & bundles with confidence. I love your videos. They’re informative without being “my way is the only way’. Love love love your hair!

[@bethotoole6569]

That would be a very big class !! Hope your son is doing well. 👍😎

[@judywymore8867]

By the way, I really like how your hair is looking.

[@Wannaloom]

Judy Wymore I was going to say the same thing!! I’m liking how her natural gray is coming in. Looks so nice!

[@bingealicious5387]

agree!!! Looking silver foxy Karen!

[@cherisseepp5332]

I was going to make the same comment. It somehow makes her look younger...

[@deedeemarie]

Same thought here... looks great!!

[@a.m.6672]

Exactly what I was going to say! Like your hair before, Karen, but it's looking great now! I know that appearance is not important in the grand scheme of things, but a lot of women are dealing with hair issues thanks to quarantine and it's nice to receive compliments...

[@anndalynnketellapper8296]

I'm a sewer, not a quilter and I still watch your videos!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@jetbossard7923]

I think I gravitate to scrappy quilts because of my total lack of knowledge in this area, and the fact, this is one hobby I want to enjoy and not obsess over.

[@jkscott5865]

Yes me too. I’m as inspired by the ladies of Gee’s Bend as I am with Karen. I will continue to make the designs that my heart tells me. But I watch Karen’s organized, logical and very watchable videos. Perhaps by osmosis.

[@auntkaz422]

Its so reassuring when you say "stick with me and I'll show you how to do it". Ahhh. ☺

[@pegasusquilts]

Super, super, super. I am so grateful you come to my house. And I agree, you are looking great too!

[@gibsonmoore6784]

Hello Peggy

[@terrytt2932]

I've watched most your videos and just found this that I hadn't. In LESS than two years you have more than doubled your subscribers. At the beginning, you state you are 'so close to 150 subscribers'. As far as I'm concerned it should be a million!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wow, thank you!

[@sherrytabor4843]

Oh my goodness! You are so darned organized!!! One box for every color hue!?!?! This puts you in the Wonder Woman category🦸🏼‍♀️!! You look very refreshed today - red is a good color for you.

[@julieparker8553]

This video made me laugh so hard !!🤣 Thank you for that When ever a day is to long or stressful This is my video to watch I got so happy watching it! I love quilting n playing with fabric! Really enjoy all your videos But this one helps me relax with laughter n love Thank you

[@estelasteele1173]

The number of times I've determined that a fabric isn't "quite right" and I've gone off to the quilt stores to buy more! Staying "safe at home" has certainly helped me to "trust in the pattern" ! Enjoyed this tutorial very much.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I too have been forced into decisions lately

[@nicolethijs5428]

Your videos are very good! I am an experianced quilter of 70 who has been quilting by hand for 45 years and I must say your videos are so simple, clear and easy to understand! You are a great teacher.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you very much.

[@anneofhearts]

How much do I love your VIDEOS!!!!?!😂❤😂

[@rhondah1587]

The most beautiful quilt I've ever seen was made by hand by my great grandmother who was a Choctaw native American. She used scraps of cloth left over from the clothes she made for her family. She used no pattern, no color theory, just stiched them together randomly. It was the most precious thing ever. Over the years it saw so much use that it finally deteriorated and had to be discarded. A sad day indeed. I sorely wish I had a picture of it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It sounds special

[@rosemarieprince9738]

What a treasure!

[@anniegipson3734]

Nothing about quilts, but had to tell you. You look great today!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@blandmcpherson9338]

You go girl! 150,000!

[@melanievarela4048]

30 seconds in and have to say...you look FABULOUS!

[@melanievarela4048]

And now...I have a desire to pull a mess of uglies and make another "Walk Around The Park". Thanks Karen.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊 thank you

[@robynmorris2408]

Speaking of color.....those red tones look fabulous on you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

This red has always been my colour 😎

[@stitchengramie]

You are looking good Karen.

[@netty062]

Love your hair Karen! Great video as always!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I must admit it shocked me when I went to edit.

[@sherethachambers1240]

I just began watching your videos. Im not good at sewing but your personality really drew me in. I'm going to try this quilting thing. I sew on hand.

[@noreenreasor2517]

That quilt is beautiful. You chose very well. I like your hair also.

[@bibliophilecats]

Your tip about taking a black and white foto has been such a big help for me!

[@leiaclark8388]

Karen, your haircut in this video is lovely. It’s soft and frames your face so well and works great with your eyes and glasses, and complements your ears and earrings.

[@queen_judgypantspft932]

I think what I like so much about you and your channel is, of all the countless channels that show you how to make cute things, you go deeper. You teach more fundamental skills that so many of us don’t consider. Thank you so much!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊 thank you

[@iaragarcia6993]

Ohhhhhhh...that is me. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH

[@maureenteoh2741]

Thank you so very much for this video . I often struggle with choosing fabrics . I know I will reference this video time and time again !

[@juliannaburgess9177]

Thank you for another informative video. Besides all that....want to say you look radiant, your hair "fits" you. Style and color.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. I think I have one more week until I need to cut it

[@ellaw356]

I have only made 4 quilts by hand having Never made a quilt and never having tube. Oh if only I had then, this knowledge. So now my 7 year old puppy got her own quilt. She was so excited!. She loves laying on the couch with me and my quilt. So when she got her own, she was a happy girl! I feel way over my head watching these but ur very funny and enjoy them. Thank you!

[@rondacorkhill1654]

You have me hooked on Tula Pink's fabrics. I don't have a lot of fabric sources other than Joann's without driving 50 miles. Jordan Fabrics gave me Kaffe Fasset. LOL

[@martirichards1424]

I pray I'll get as organized as you are, someday. ☺️

[@francesanderson9692]

Your Meadowland quilt turned out beautiful!❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@teriargo4043]

Your Meadowland turned out great!

[@incanada83]

Oh man! You nailed the last one for me. Often, I look at the fabric and debate with myself because "the fabric is soooo pretty"..."what if I waste it:...., and so on. 😱🙄 Thank you for encouragements 🌸🌸🌸🪲👍. Your videos are so helpful!👍👍👍

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It is a common struggle but we all need to use those lovely fabrics!

[@susanwhiten4682]

I just love watching your videos you say out loud what I think in my head!!!!

[@gloriamarrs3273]

To a fabulous teacher. I’m in Tx. So wish we were closer. I am in the process of teaching a 16 yer old to quilt, so after each session I remind her to watch your show. Starting with the first ones. They are so informative. Keep up the great work. Your fellow quilters Gloria.☝️🧵✝️❤️

[@marypino3125]

Karen!!! I love love your hair!!! 😁😁. And YOU are my fav KZbin ❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊 thank you

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I learn in spite of myself. You are a good teacher. I make every mistake you point out but I usually do not do it again after your session.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Mistakes are part of the journey. We should have a bingo card 😎

[@janetcozens4623]

Hi there Karen I'm sitting here really listening lol lol (smiles)xx

[@faithandfitnesswithanna]

I love your videos. You are a good teacher.

[@nanch9180]

This was very helpful. You look so much happier today and your smiling face brightened up my day. Thanks I needed that. It’s not always about quilts it’s community that makes this special.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Community ✋

[@gertrudamort1382]

Greetings from Germany ! Thank you so much vor your advice and knowledge🥰

[@dorothyyoung8231]

You are so right. I’d seen all my life when I started quilting 20 years ago. I didn’t realize how important the community would become in my life. It’s been super!

[@wilycat5290]

I noticed that too. Good to see 😊👍💕

[@triciafahrenholz7425]

@@gertrudamort1382 9oo

[@sherryroberts9432]

I love your hair gray

[@lisafuller2027]

Your hair looks so nice! Way to go gray girl🌻nobody got time for that🤗

[@sashapup0061]

Completely unrelated to how much I LOVE YOUR HAIR... I am learning so much from you!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@marymchale5066]

I came across this site by accident, and I am totally hooked. This video is especially helpful because I struggle with color and values, in quilting and in watercolor painting. The use of black and white photos will be very helpful. Thank you. Fabric stash, here I come! Well, maybe after just one more video...

[@blbla7111]

Thank's! Have a nice day!

[@TattooedAussieChick]

I love your videos. You have a lovely calming voice which gives me confidence to try new things.

[@ksbrook1430]

I enjoy your videos. You are a good teacher and source of encouragement. Your sense of humor shows, too.

[@jessi4959]

Yes your hair is looking good😊

[@rachelshapiro18]

Love your videos and LOVE your hair. You look beautiful. You never need to color it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Oh thank you!

[@monicagrabham9059]

Picking fabrics is the absolutely most difficult part for me. I must be colour blind because oh my I find it to be so hard. I'll keep trying and I'm sure your tips and tricks will help. Thanks for the advice and encouragement.

[@heatherhogan43]

I love your hair. It is coming it beautiful

[@jennifermaddock4382]

I love all your advice and I can totally identify with the voices in the head problem. I find that when I have expensive fabric it is harder to cut into. I absolutely love making scrap quilts because I never fear wasting any fabrics. If I get too caught up in perfectionism, I look at some of the quilts that both my grandmothers made. They were fearless about combining patterns and colours and they are absolutely my favourite quilts because they have so much personality.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@danababb1226]

Love your hair! Let nature take it's course!!!

[@coreybartkuscole444]

This video is so great!! Made me think AND made me laugh! Thanks so much!!💙💚💛

[@beaswere1662]

Taking a black and white picture is the best idea. I did this recently and it worked great!

[@cindyathome]

You are a frickin' rockstar! Thank you! Fast, Fun & Informative information.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@deniseluper8078]

Love your videos. Absolutely love your red hst wall hanging, can't stop analyzing it.

[@vickisperry5827]

You look fabulous! The video was also informative, but that was what struck me hardest - how great you look!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@JoyKOz]

Holey moley ! 😱 You just describe me to a tee. I procrastinate and hesitate ... all the while prolonging the inevitable .... it takes a whole mighty lot of persuasion to get started. I will just have to bite the bullet and finally start on making a quilt. Thank you for some of the best tutorials that are out there ! Luvya lotz Karen 🥰️❤️️💕😍😘

[@cashby1425]

Karen, off topic but your peppery hair and that red/white top look AMAZING. I know you touched on the subject on your live video recently. I just wanted to encourage you to GO FOR IT. :) Now, I can't wait to watch this latest video because you are speaking right to me! Cannot decide what to do with my fabrics and afraid to cut for fear I'll make a mistake. Thanks for everything.

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

You are amazing. I always learn from you and am inspired by you. ❤️

[@ruthsmith2434]

I love your videos and am trying to watch ALL of them.

[@pbottjen5283]

GREAT information! And BTW.... I am loving your hair. 😉

[@caw3258]

I haven't even allowed myself the joy of seeing another of your videos, I just had to let you know how wonderful you look. There's a naturalness that underscores your delivery in your videos. I used to color my hair and then switched to wigs. You are almost enough to make me reconsider! Love your wide range of truly useful topics, too. Oh, and I was so hoping to see your Meadowland quilt in process. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@SparkyOne549]

Maybe this will help you reconsider. I noticed 100% gray roots when I was dying my hair in my 30’s. It wasn’t a hard decision for me, so I quit dying my hair. In 6 months I had a head of mostly salt than pepper with the very little natural color mixed in. Everyone around me pretty much got used to it like I did, so it wasn’t an issue for anyone, but I have been told that I was brave to do so. Brave? For me, it’s part of our natural progression. We always try to change what we can’t change because of societal norms, and media pressure etc. So for me it’s not about being brave or whatever, I’m glad I’m not wasting money on hair dyes every 2 weeks. I don’t care what people think about how I look.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Racer Girl well I’m COVID grey now 🙄

[@SparkyOne549]

Just Get it Done Quilts I see that and your hair looks great, better than it was. Don’t forget to buy silver shampoo because regular shampoo yellows your hair over time.

[@SparkyOne549]

Just Get it Done Quilts I’m in my 40’s now, 85% white, 15% dark gray almost black.. I was going to get my hair cut short so all the new hair would be gray. I have long hair that I put in a ponytail off to the side. My natural color was a natural Auburn. Dark hair inside, bright orange in the sun. Freaked people out lol.

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Great tips . Love the hair. X

[@memere4137]

Love your videos tutorials. You really know your fabric and sewing and quilting. You are so helpful in all aspect of my quilting. Thank you so much from Innisfil Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@Zine2me]

Rewatching and taking notes!

[@dawncarter5092]

Your quilt turned out lovely. You are right set a timeline and the fidgeting stops, the quilting starts and progress starts. Thank you Karen, really enjoy your podcasts, 🌻

[@staylor6913]

I like your hair this way...looks good!

[@curlyanneb1973]

There’s a wonderful place here in Ft. Worth where you can order material that they print on demand. I found a pattern that I just loved. Shades of turquoise with white crosses. Beautiful. So I ordered two yds to just be the main part of the quilt, planning to add to the sides to size it up. Well, the material was so precious that I couldn’t cut it. And...never could match to my satisfaction, anything to piece on the sides. So that wonderful, costly fabric is still in my closet three years later. Yes....I could make a lap quilt and probably will have to, but that’s not what I had in mind. So be careful buying precious fabric.

[@tanalawrence2721]

Hi. I live in Fort Wort. What is the name of the shop that prints on demand? Sounds awesome! Don't beat yourself for keeping the fabric. Just enjoy it.

[@sharonlyman3029]

I want to thank you for doing these videos. You chose a niche for emphasis that no one else was doing - not the tools, not the overall design, not the quilting. You chose how to do all the small steps for a successful outcome. It is SOOOO helpful. And, your videos are so understandable. I have watched some 2 or 3 times, but that was me not you (color theory, i.e.). This video is especially helpful. I have LOTS of patterns and LOTS of fabric, but Could Not Cut. This will get me going.

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Karen youre amazing!!! 🤓I thought *I* was the most organized, but no, its 😘YOU! Thanks for posting this ❤

[@80657]

A year later and KZbin says...here watch this tutorial.....I love Just Get It Done Quilts. You have given me ideas for organizing my quilt room and much more. I have a fabric stash but mine is more like precuts. I have jelly rolls...charm packs and layer cakes but all of my precuts I put a pattern name on all of mine so that way when I get done with 1 quilt I can just grab a precut and I know what pattern I bought the precut for. That way it takes all of the guessing out of..."what quilt did I buy this one for again"...kinda thing. I like to buy fabric when it's on sale lol. Then I'll bring it home and go through my pattern books and find a pattern I think it would look good in and go with it. Thank you for all of your hard work. You are an inspiration to the quilting world. Love your channel! God bless.

[@msoh5172]

All of your vids & vlog posts are terrific, inspiring & fun. But really, your hair though. Too cute. You bring me joy.

[@eileen1552]

Where have you been all my sewing life? I struggle with everything you mentioned about making decisions on how to choose fabrics. I am having a great time watching your videos and am learning so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@ellenbalber1798]

I have always watched you on KZbin -- this Facebook feed is much better. I love your approach! You have inspired me to use up what I have on hand and not buy-buy-buy. So thank you!

[@jackiemobley8529]

Your hair looks great! Thanks for a great video!

[@katzentatzen2431]

Thank you. Nice greetings from Germany 🤗🌸🙂

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

✋

[@roselinedugas5666]

Karen I like the colour of your hair and the style!

[@kayleneopperman9928]

The more we do the better we get at it. Live this! Thank you.

[@mssixty3426]

You cracked me up at 8:17 ". . . and now the voices start in your head." I've never quilted, have been watching your videos to get in gear to begin, but I could just see this happening to me, have felt that way on other sewing projects 😄 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Praying for your son and all of you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

LOL...those voices

[@marilyngandhi8571]

❤I have to hurry up and make this baby quilt before the baby gets too big for it ❤ It’s not going to be very grand, we all know how messy babies can be ❤

[@shirleymontanye8840]

I like your hair! Very nice.

[@nancymcknight8929]

Those fabrics and colors were not in my comfort zone at all but I loved the way your quilt turned out. Sometimes it's good to get out of your comfort zone. Love your videos.

[@charlareign8114]

You are an inspirational teacher. So enjoy your channel.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@LissaRick]

Thank you so much for this video this is always the most daunting task for me to complete!

[@BrendaH289]

I love your hair! I really really love watching your tutorials!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@lazydaisy7336]

Gosh I learn so much from you. You’re a good teacher.

[@gibsonmoore6784]

Hello pam

[@cynthiajones1461]

A very helpful video. And you look fantastic! Retirement is agreeing with you!

[@rardean]

Love your videos. You’ve been such a help for me. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you 🙏

[@jodiegrace2849]

I think your video popped up for a reason. I've got so many projects to do one just a new one so I'm going to cut into the fabric tomorrow 😎 love to be able to get the the states one day, stay safe everyone. Jodie Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@Thesisters-bv5te]

First of all, how is your son? I love your hair! It looks really good, I love all your videos, we are headed to the lake & i am taking my sewing machine, so I can make a very hard effort to finish my UFO's. Thanks for all you do to continue to educate me, I have been sewing for many yrs and i always learn something new when I see your videos, again thanks.

[@williejoereynolds2637]

Totally love your hair

[@Carolyn1952Hoxton]

Caren (Karen), I really love your videos, have been watching you for a while, you have so many good ideas, but what I love best is your enthusiasm!!!! You are so much fun to watch and to listen to, you always make my day! Thanks so much.

[@gibsonmoore6784]

Hello Carolyn

[@frekybyrd]

I love all your videos.

[@theresavandeven4187]

Thanks for not to g the nail on the head. It's a challenge to start! Now my new mantra is, "Trust in the design!"

[@deborahmeares1048]

Great video, love the hair color.

[@ingridf3490]

I really like your videos. They are extremely pedagogical without being "I alone know the right answers". They hit a nerve with me. Thank you!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@gibsonmoore6784]

Hello my friend

[@debbiepyleverhoeven5234]

Your hair looks really good today. I let my hair go "natural" before my first grandchild was born and found the grey suits my skin tone better than the brunette out of the bottle.

[@syorich1403]

Sometimes nature knows best!(you know, platinum is very vogue nowadays!)🤫

[@catherinemcdonnell9161]

Cool new look Karen ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

thx