Quick and Easy 3 Yard Quilt Tutorial with Free Pattern - Cutting Fabric and Making Blocks

Make a Quick and Easy 3 yard quilt with this tutorial and a free pattern from fabriccafe.com. This easy pattern makes your quilt look more complicated than it really is. Use the free pattern from the queen of the 3 yard quilt to quickly put together a fantastic quilt. I share how I made the quilt and how you can too.
There are some pieces that I cut and sewed together that I never used in the quilt. I am not absolutely sure if they were for a larger version of the quilt or if I just mis read the directions. If you figure it - definitely let me know.
Use this free pattern from fabriccafe.com:
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Here are some of the tools I used to make this cute quilt (contains some affiliate links).
Fiskars Rotary Cutter: amzn.to/3mkmRpv
Rotary Blade Replacements: amzn.to/3iyFLGI
8.5 x 24" quilt ruler: amzn.to/2Rtnleu
6 x 24" quilt ruler: amzn.to/3hI2jDX
non slip grips for quilt rulers: amzn.to/32zCula
Oliso Iron: amzn.to/33MC2iT
Quilt clips: amzn.to/3c2sxiX
Wool Pressing Mat: amzn.to/3iBZrtd
Cut n Press Mat: amzn.to/2ZGK0sB
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Thank you for watching. Let me know if you want to see more of the 3 yard quilt patterns. And are you going to make one? Will you add small borders are larger borders.
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Have a great day, be kind to everyone and eat some chocolate.
April
#aprilscraftroom

[@aprilscraftroom]

Check out my latest 3 yard quilt tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnXMhnefjNeCn7s

[@dawnhoward3700]

I need more videos, April 😁 I’ve been out of service for a month now due to a shoulder injury and I’ve watched all of your videos! I may be away from my sewing machine for at least 4 months so I’ll be needing at least 100 more LOL I’m living vicariously through KZbin sewing channels to get my fix. Your channel is my fav and I’ve now started to rewatch your tutorials. Sewing is my therapy ❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awwww thank you for watching me and your kind words .. I will be putting out more videos soon ... I am already on it... Hope your recovery is good ... and think of all the fun stuff you have waiting for you! Feel better soon! April

[@trishwinstead28]

I enjoy your videos. I have made a number of Fabric Cafe quilts and love them. I was going to post and ask you to close your blade before you gesture for your safety and my sanity, LOL. Then you said it yourself. Thanks!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I do need reminders every now and then. LOL. Ask me how I know those blades are sharp. ;-). Thank you for watching. April

[@cherylschlisner1639]

You make me laugh! Love Love Love your tutorials! You make quilting fun!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching! 😃April

[@michele.the.quilter6174]

I was looking for this design for charity quilts…….thank you! Love the cat!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome... so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching April

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Very pretty. 💗 I love the fabric with the woodland animals on it. ❤🐿🦉🦊🦉🐿❤ Thank you for sharing. 😊🍁🍃🍊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!!! I liked the animals too!!! April

[@veraalvarado8929]

I love your videos I’ve been searching and searching for more videos I just can’t understand the steppingstone I really like to see your videos because you explain it thank you so much for your videos I can understand it more

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching! April

[@palumbo312]

Loved this quilt. You look great.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@teresajasmer1358]

Lay out So cute with the stripes!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you ❤️

[@grannygamerquilter]

April, you are so much fun to watch! You keep me entertained while I learn, which means I want to keep watching to the end and finding more of your sewing room adventures. Great videos! Thanks for sharing your awesome tutorials.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Oh thank you! LOL Thank you

[@delorisking1737]

I also watch Donna Jordan, and I got a grate idea from her, use a 5 pound hand weight to help hold the far end of your ruler , I also use it when I make all my 3 yard quilts 🥰 , and I love watching your videos, I love 💕 you

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awww ... thank you so much! I love to watch Donna also ... so many great tips! April

[@KP-gw5zv]

I just found your videos and you are one amazing gal. Your melt down is just what I would do. You make my day. I love how you make it real and not one whom makes it look perfect. I sew just like you. Enjoy and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! Happy turkey day to you also!! God Bless! April

[@leilanihart8730]

Thank you I was so confused about these patterns. It makes so much more sense now. The quilt you made looks great

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Leilani! I appreciate you watching my channel!

[@iammoniquegarner]

I can do this one thank you very much.

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Ohhhhh myyyy gosh!!!!! @11:54..... GENIUS idea to get an overall look before actually sewing together! I am just starting my quilting journey and I am also a bit OCD (my mom would say, way OCD #lol) so while I've cut all of my first pieces (only had to run back to the fabric store once for an oopsie, only to find out my oopsie wasn't so bad and now I have enough for a second quilt the same colors and the one I started #facepalm #giggle) so this is a super valuable tip for me as a new quilter!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I am a visual person so seeing it helps me. I am glad my tip was helpful. Congrats on starting your quilting journey. It’s a fun trip to take. Thank you for watching. April

[@TeresaWander-zt8wr]

I love your videos.God bless you!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@TeresaWander-zt8wr]

I am new at quilting! You teach me and make me giggle. Thanks, have a great day.

[@catzilla216]

This is adorable. Great job!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@bonniewalker5225]

Hi April, I also have had trouble with my ruler moving and getting a crooked cut. Well, I learned that putting a 5 lb. weight lifting weight on the ruler makes all the difference. I got the idea from a youtube sight. Don't remember which one. Enjoy watching you cut and sew. Thanks

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is an excellent idea - thanks for sharing. Thank you for watching. April

[@bella-bee]

Donna Jordan does that

[@lindapucillo3493]

Great video. I didn’t think I would like the fabrics together, but they look great! I use a hand weight at the end of my long ruler when cutting to keep it from slipping. It really does work. Got the idea from Jordan Fabrics tutorial. Thought you might be able to use this tip. I also use the AccuQuilt cutting system whenever possible as the cuts are always perfect. Thanks for all you do. I love watching your tutorials.

[@aprilscraftroom]

That's a great idea! April

[@tkirko3407]

Just found you and really enjoying your honesty.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. I always got frustrated when I saw a tutorial and everything went perfectly but when I tried it things went wrong. Definitely no perfection on this channel. LOL. Thank you for watching. April

[@emilyburbage8571]

Hello April I have been subscribed to you for a long time. Never commented though but I love to watch you so fun and upbeat. I have recently gotten into quilting and I love it. Love all the things you show us. Thanks

[@aprilscraftroom]

Oh - thank you so much. Quilting is addictive isn't it? Let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to see. :-)

[@emmonstrex65]

I made this pattern too- turned out great! I really ❤ Donna's patterns, especially for that really cute fabric bought without a pattern in mind. 😉

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes - I love her patterns. I would love to see your quilt. Thank you for watching and sharing. April

[@nancy9478]

I put some peices of surgical tape on the back of my 6 inch ruler, it stops the sliding. Cheap fixes are the way to go. Leaves me with more money for fabric, lol.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love this!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! April 😀

[@donnawilliams7478]

Love your hair today!

[@aprilscraftroom]

thanks 😃😃

[@cherleneartman7203]

I made this quilt pattern and enjoyed it so much. I have several of Donna Robertson’s books. Love your quilt!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I am so glad you were inspired to make your quilt. I need to make more of those myself. :-). Thank you for watching.

[@djackson9973]

Thanks for the information. I am a subscriber. I keep your video in my left handed quilters folder. So far I've only found two or three. Lol

[@djackson9973]

I mean I only found 2 or 3 left handed quilters

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching. :-). I'll try to cut right or left. LOL

[@lindaalley5411]

Love watching your videos. You make it look so easy. Your tips and ideas give me help on my projects😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. It makes me happy that I can help. :-) April

[@barbaracawley5982]

Can you make I baby blankets out of mickie the new way

[@claudiagelber390]

You give me hope when you say you can cut in a straight line, cause I can either. I’m a beginner and I get so stressed out about it 😣

[@aprilscraftroom]

the struggle is real! Thank you for watching! April

[@dedrahicks1324]

Use a 5lb dumb bell on the ruler to help hold it in place.

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is an excellent suggestion. I need to bring my weight from the living room to my craft room. I certainly don't use it for exercise. LOL. Thank you for watching. April

[@gisellejones1139]

Another cutie

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. :-) April

[@sharonleeirvin3320]

you did great

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. 😄 April

[@ingehoward3908]

we must have been twins in some other life

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL! Thanks for watching! April

[@aprilscraftroom]

Check out my organization videos to get your fabric out of the drawers and into plain sight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZTaeoV7p8ppfas

[@dianestickle8685]

This is a great tutorial. I was unable to get the free pattern from the link you provided, just repeatedly got an error message. Your video description is pretty good though, so hopefully I can figure it out 🤞. Thank you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

send me an email and I will email it to you. [e-mail] sorry about the trouble... but I will get it to you April

[@jo-anneperks8003]

Love you You made me laugh! Fun

[@aprilscraftroom]

AWWW .. THANK YOU!!! :) April

[@judyvance1556]

Donna Robertson 🙃

[@aprilscraftroom]

You got it on the next mesg ..LOL April

[@donnawilliams7478]

Me too! My ruler always moves on me.

[@aprilscraftroom]

i bought those things that go on the back of rulers ---really helps

[@Nuttiespud]

I've made several of Fabric Café 's 3 yd quilts. I love them. They are quick and easy altho7gh they look more complicated then they really are. That's the beauty of them. What's the name of the pattern you used?

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for sharing! I will look it up and send it to you ... it was a free pattern ... send me an email to [e-mail] and I can email it to you thanks April

[@annieclayton2123]

19 11/2 strips....*faints* needs chocolate

[@aprilscraftroom]

Ha ha. What a wonderful idea. I am going to have to keep some in a bowl on my craft table for strength. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀 April

[@wilycat5290]

Can you show the pattern you are going to make at the beginning of your vid please. It helps me understand what you're doing instead of watching blindly. Thanks 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

I will try to do that. Although it eliminates the element of surprise. LOL. But I get what you are saying. 😀 Aprio

[@photographybyday]

Replay

[@aprilscraftroom]

💕 April

[@nancylannin9620]

Hi April! Love your videos and subscribed to your channel. Wondering where the pattern went? Thanks so much! Nancy

[@aprilscraftroom]

Email me at [e-mail] I’ll see if I can find it and send the link April

[@janea.3800]

I want to do this quilt you are doing along with you but the link is broken for the pattern. Can you share this with me? I make cancer center quilts and we donate them all! Please let me know. I love this pattern. Thanks and God bless ya!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Send me an email [e-mail]

[@janea.3800]

@@aprilscraftroomsending now. Thank you.

[@sharontuch3405]

Would not let me d/l the pattern. What is the name of it please?? I do have 2 book of hers but I need to see how it’s gone b4 I cut and sew! Dyslexic

[@aprilscraftroom]

Send me an email - I still have a version of it - I don't know why it isn't available for download anymore. April

[@delinahoward8476]

What kind of thread do you recommend?

[@aprilscraftroom]

For piecing I like Hobby Lobby’s thread. I know I am going to get some grief but it is what is. LOL. And I buy it when it is half off. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@delinahoward8476]

@@aprilscraftroom thank you! I have been using it to make towels!

[@amiablecrafter]

I’m a leftie and can’t draw, cut or sew a straight line either lol

[@aprilscraftroom]

The struggle IS real for us for sure! Thank you for watching! -- April

[@judyvance1556]

Donna Robertson 🙃; not Richardson

[@aprilscraftroom]

YES April

[@bella-bee]

The pattern link has gone now

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi Send me your email and I will help you [e-mail]

[@w.a.stewart3191]

I can’t do a straight line either.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching! The struggle is REAL! April

[@charmainekirk1512]

Why did you not announce the name of the pattern?

[@aprilscraftroom]

I don't know why I did not announce the name. The name is Sew Fast.

[@sharonlyman3029]

Robertson not Richardson

[@aprilscraftroom]

Oh my! Thank you for the correction. I am horrible with names. Horrible. I could tell you stories! lol

[@Lynnlovetosew]

Where did you get that table for your M7

[@aprilscraftroom]

It is a family heirloom that my wonderful father n law and husband created for me (hole in the grandmothers table and they made perfect) April

[@martywhitehurst3042]

Where can a purchase the ruler on the bed of your machine?

[@aprilscraftroom]

There is an affiliate link in the description or just google Sew Steady Grid Glider. :-) April

[@lesahill8471]

Link?

[@aprilscraftroom]

I assume you are talking about the link to the free pattern: www.fabriccafe.com/Sew-Fast-Free-3-Yard-Quilt-Pattern-p/091526-free.htm If it is something different - please let me know. It may be in the description box, too.

[@lindadupperon6045]

Please do NOT put your pressing mat on top of your cutting mat. I did that and it warped my cutting mat. Just saying.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much for telling me. Goodness knows I have warped my fair share of cutting mats. Any suggestions on how to prevent it are much appreciated. Thank you for watching. April