💐🌷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...

[@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. ☺

[@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

[@blandmcpherson9338]

You go girl! 150,000!

[@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 !

[@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!

[@iaragarcia6993]

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

[@007Jacqui]

I only just found you but I needed this post as I have been stuck in the overthinking spiral for waaay too long. Thank you so much 👍🏻

[@blbla7111]

Thank's! Have a nice day!

[@bibliophilecats]

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

[@janetcozens4623]

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

[@faithandfitnesswithanna]

I love your videos. You are a good teacher.

[@deniseluper8078]

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

[@Zine2me]

Rewatching and taking notes!

[@beaswere1662]

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

[@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.

[@martirichards1424]

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

[@ruthsmith2434]

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

[@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

[@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

[@anndalynnketellapper8296]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@TattooedAussieChick]

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

[@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 🇨🇦

[@sherryroberts9432]

I love your hair gray

[@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

[@ccpperrett7522]

Thank you Karen. Very helpful video.

[@heatherhogan43]

I love your hair. It is coming it beautiful

[@coreybartkuscole444]

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

[@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.☝️🧵✝️❤️

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

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

[@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 ❤

[@susanwhiten4682]

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

[@cindyathome]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessi4959]

Yes your hair is looking good😊

[@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

[@rachelshapiro18]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Oh thank you!

[@LissaRick]

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

[@williejoereynolds2637]

Totally love your hair

[@staylor6913]

Thanks for all your great advice! Very helpful

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Wow when did you jump into my head. I have made myself learn and then apply and not to fret later. I never point out problems when I show other people my finish. I have learned that I am always learning to quilt better. I love every phase of the process from picking fabrics to putting my own spin on things. I do not worry about cutting because I have a ball with my leftovers and or oopses. Thanks for your down to earth approach and helping everyone new or not new to quilting know that they are never the only one to go through a particular problem. And my friends and I have done enough charity quilts to know that someone will love it.

[@brendashaffer7747]

Your hair is beautiful!!!! Glad you are embracing the natural look.

[@vickisperry5827]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@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!!

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Great tips . Love the hair. X

[@frekybyrd]

I love all your videos.

[@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

[@roselinedugas5666]

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

[@shirleymontanye8840]

I like your hair! Very nice.

[@bonniehyden962]

Trust in the design. I'm a newbie. Just finished my second Crib quilt with my BFF as my Mentor. She's been quilting since about 8. ...coming up on half a century experience! On my first quilt I decided on a Jelly Roll. She suggested some extra blocks. I got all blocks finished and started laying them out. BFF advised how to lay out. ...I tried about 11-ty-70 other layouts...and none were working for me. ...it was those extra blocks! I got advise from family members (non-quilters) who said BFF's layout was beautiful! ...so I backed my ears and went with it. >I< didn't get even partially comfortable with the layout until it was half quilted. I didn't 100% like it until I got the border on. There's so much more to this awesome skill of quilting than meets the eye!

[@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

[@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, 🌻

[@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 🇦🇺

[@staylor6913]

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

[@dollycatlin5077]

Excellent video thank you.

[@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.

[@katzentatzen2431]

Thank you. Nice greetings from Germany 🤗🌸🙂

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

✋

[@janetcozens4623]

Love watching your tutorials huggssss xxx

[@netty062]

Love your hair Karen! Great video as always!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

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

[@jackiemobley8529]

Your hair looks great! Thanks for a great video!

[@pialindeg]

Just love your fabrics! Yummy!

[@elenalanglois]

Holy smokes! I have that fat quarter bundle, and I would have never thought to pull in additional fabrics in the colours that you chose. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your eye-opening process.

[@francesanderson9692]

Your Meadowland quilt turned out beautiful!❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@carolineg.9356]

Thank you for your tips!

[@cynthiajones1461]

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

[@semco72057]

I will be making my first quilt from scraps left by my grandmother and I want to use them to piece together a quilt I think she would have wanted to put together herself if she was here. The material has been in about two boxes for decades now because my mother was not into quilting and just made dresses for herself and my sisters. I like the ones you made and if the first one is completed in a decent amount of time I will be making another one from fabric I buy and see if it turns out the way I want it to be.

[@pbottjen5283]

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

[@BrendaH289]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@sandradummer4726]

Thoughts I haven’t thought of already starting out as a new quilter. Lol

[@deborahmeares1048]

Great video, love the hair color.

[@wandabramlett6038]

Love your hair !!!!

[@jdaas]

Jumping of a cliff free diving...lol Perfect description!

[@marypino3125]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊 thank you

[@lizhiddema895]

Just beautiful 😍

[@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.

[@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

[@jcizzard]

Ii really like your hair too!

[@clairefried2580]

Love your hair!

[@bpbp176]

Thank you - I love your videos 👍 (and I also love your hair 😊)

[@letta7664]

I have taken MANY design courses and they all start with a recap of color theory!!! ITS SO IMPORTANT

[@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

[@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!)🤫

[@barblucas7099]

Love, love your videos

[@bettymayer1184]

I really like your video’s

[@susanclark7872]

Dear Karen, thanks so much for your video. I did purchase the 3 - 1 Color Tool. Sorry I didn’t buy through you link....I’m figuring this stuff out. Anyway this video was very helpful as well as the color study videos. Have been sewing and quilting for years but I stay in my comfort zone for sure....!? Need to be a little more intensional and adventurous. Send blessings to you, family and son.

[@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!

[@szelop]

Loved that quilt! To newbies, don’t overthink, it will drag you in! Lol speaking from experience. Thanks Karen, great video!

[@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...

[@danah3070]

Love your hair! 😍

[@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.

[@anneofhearts]

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

[@k.ruthwilliams2750]

Your hair looks MAHVALOUS! ☺️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@ambertelsen706]

Karen, your hair is looking great. The color is lovely.

[@menofairy]

Thank you so much...very informative

[@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.

[@Joy1957K]

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 🥰️❤️️💕😍😘

[@lavenderrose22h55]

I newly subbed you have such awesome ideas and it’s not from a picture book it’s from you made it like the ironing station love that

[@janetcozens4623]

Just Amazing

[@leslieprokop9786]

Enjoyed this video.......thanks