Make It Easy with a 3 Yard Quilt Tutorial - Beginner Friendly

[@anitajones3372]

April, it has been 5 months since I watched one of your videos ( my son Bert required major surgery on his foot and ankle and could not walk on the foot since then. ) Playing nurse, cook, washer woman, and taxi for him tired me to no ends and sewing was just not in the picture. This evening I went to you tube and saw your smiling face and I knew I had to watch your video. I hope to sew together a quilt as soon as my son will be able to return to his second floor apartment. Thank you for inspiring us to make more quilts.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are such a good Mom. I pray for Bert’s full recovery and for you to be able to get back to seeing soon. I am glad you are back. Hugs April

[@Dee_B23]

Your Quilt turned out super cute! Always love when you make them the "April way" we get humor along with it. Nothing better.😉🤣🤣🤗

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@emilyburbage8571]

Hello April Finally am where I have wifi and can watch you again. I just bought a new 3 yard quilt book and when I am in a fabric store I think in yards of fabric too but I’m like you I always do something different to the pattern so I always get a yard and a half of each one so I’ll have enough to do the experimenting I want to do and make a wider border than she says, but I love her books. A friend of mine wants me to make her daughter-in-law sunflower quilt so while I’m here at my mamas, we went to Joann fabrics, and she got the material for me to make her daughter-in-law a quilt and I’m gonna make one that takes 2 yards of fabric make a bigger size so anyway I just hope you got your card your birthday card and hope you have a happy birthday. Enjoy watching you. I have two baby girl quilts I need to make too. My sister is finally going to have a granddaughter so she will be caught up with me four boys and a girl. You take it you take care and happy birthday

[@aprilscraftroom]

Emily! Thank you so much for writing me! I’m so glad you got the 3yard book -- I love them so much! Thank you so much for watching my channel And thanks for the bday wishes! I appreciate your thinking of me!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Emily I am so happy to hear from you and that you have WiFi. I loved the card. You are so talented in so many ways. I can’t wait to see your sunflower quilt. And yay for your sister. Girl quilts are so much fun.🤩

[@CCard-zz3wl]

Don't ever change, you are so funny and I enjoy watching your videos.

[@carollantz5647]

I love you you make me laugh. A true rebel.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Lol

[@sharonrolling8837]

Hello April I just wanted to say how happy I am to be able to watch you create on the show.. and you have inspired me to move on from rag quilts to 9 disappearing 9 patch.. but now I am using 11" square and it turned out fantastic..thanks for being a great coach... hope you keep doing the great job.. thanks agaiin ..Sharon N>

[@shannonroe4762]

I like your style. Thanks for being you. I did want to point out that the orange material seemed to capture my attention more than your dark blue print. Hope you have a great day quilting.

[@pamlacey136]

I also shop with three yards of three different fabrics as my usual focus unless I am actually planning a specific pattern. I always know that finding those three yards will make me a quilt although I like a double binding so I usually get a little more fabric of one of the fabrics or plan on using the backing fabric for my binding too. I think I have almost every one of their books and I always watch their videos. Thanks for sharing the fun you had making this adorable quilt, and the stripe turned out good. Happy quilting…………

[@aprilscraftroom]

I LOVE Fabric Cafe. And their quilt patterns. I have noticed their more recent books have more challenging patterns. So we can grow with the books.

[@lindapucillo7875]

I just finished the quilt from hell! I started this quilt 7 months ago. It was a panel and I added a border. Decided to quilt it myself, as the long arm wouldn’t have it ready for his birthday in four weeks. I got sick, husband got sick. Didn’t get it done by the birthday. Decided to give it for Christmas. But decided to make Advent calendars for the three grandchildren. Didn’t get quilt,done for Christmas. Used bamboo batting for quilt. Fuzzies everywhere. Discovered I’m allergic to the fuzzies. Watering eyes, runny nose, sneezing. Pushed on with quilting, and sewing machine broke. Got it fixed. Took about 10 days. Quilted it some more, and iron broke. Couldn’t iron binding for a few weeks u til I could get a new iron. Realized when I started binding, that the backing had shifted during the quilting so had to figure out a fix. Took about 3 weeks to figure a fix. Made the fix. In between all this, I put my back out, got sick again, and lost momentum. Finished binding a few days ago. Can’t wait to give it to grandson. Planned on seeing them today, but car broke down last night. I swear, this quilt just doesn’t want to leave home!

[@freddiemattoon478]

Yikes ! 🌵

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wow! Bless your heart! He better love it!!!! You are a good grandma ❤️

[@karin0963]

Oh my goodness!! I'm so sorry you had to deal with all this.

[@lindaholt1952]

Oh no!

[@dianasabin7895]

So nice of you to stick with it. Kudos!

[@patriciasweet151]

Love your quilt. Sorry been away for sometime. Our daughter has Pancteatic Cancer. Feb 27th went in for the Whipple Surgery. Didn't get it surgeon found pin head size spot on liver hidden. But tumor is on head of pancreas. I'm mom , the support, driver n hold it together. Love your videos. You keep it real. I've got to dig out fabric and sew with you. Need a distraction. Thanks , just keep being you and can't wait for the next one

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wow! You are really going through it! Your daughter is lucky to have you and your support and love! I will be praying for healing of your daughter and praying for you as well! I’m so sorry you both have to go through this! 🙏🏻

[@marthamyers1539]

Blessings to the Patricia Sweet family.

[@joydavis3089]

🙏 sorry this is happening to your family. Ive been down a similar path with my brother. Treasure the moments with your daughter. ❤

[@carolynbottroff2570]

Love the way you laid the orange stripe out very nice

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊

[@paulahipke5500]

How brilliant you used the shape cutter for this quilt!!!! So I do not get you in troulble with pattern laws ...enough said. You share my passion as I do KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID. KISS Thanks. The quilts I make go to the shelters along with 4 other quilters near me.

[@brendarainwater6049]

I love that quilt top! I'm currently working on a 3 yard, I really like them. ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wonderful!

[@jenniferricker4207]

I just got the book in the mail with this pattern! Thanks April for the video. Now I can make the quilt.😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hope you like it!

[@EQWidow]

I love your channel! You keep in the "oopsies" and make them work, just like what REALLY happens at home when I try something new (or not so new). Thanks for helping me feel better about being a newbie quilter who is not-quite-perfect.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes! Thank you!

[@joydavis3089]

Thanks for your video. Love your color choices. Im glad I'm not the only one that struggles with the confusion of the a,b &c, aka alphabet hell.

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL. You are cracking me up!

[@michellerutkowski6858]

I love the 3-yard quilts too. Plus, when I am just meandering through fabric without a project in mind and I find the BEST fabric that I just cannot live without I look for 2 other coordinating fabrics and BOOM. I got a great project waiting. :)

[@barbaram6303]

I just stay away from a stripes…they make me nuts! You are lucky not to have that OCD condition. I glad to watch all the fun. I do buy those 3 yard books…it is easy to mix the A and the B word while making a video!

[@noramccarthy2098]

Lovely-and hillarious! So real! I appreciate that and that you share what really happens in craftrooms...well mine anyway- love it! 😂❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@Scrappyendings]

Keepin' it real sister!! That's why we love your videos. Thank you for sharing your creative talents.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Murphy's Law was in play. I have days like that. This is a very modern looking quilt top. Thank you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes it was!

[@cathyparnellvance6474]

Love my electric seam ripper. Saves so much time.

[@RondaKay]

Thank you for sharing I am fairly new here I love your humor you are fun to watch thank you again

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching!

[@deborahclark6186]

You have made me laugh so much. Thank you for this video.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I'm so glad!

[@emiliajagush47]

I enjoyed your video very much! I hope you make more 3 yard quilts!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! Will do!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

When I first saw your fabrics, I wondered if they would work together. Yes they do.

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@elainelear4982]

Good to know I'm not the only one whose blocks travel on their own!!😅

[@susanrichtarcik5672]

You are so special. I enjoy just listening to you

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wow, thank you

[@dianehuntley2493]

I usually make the 3 yard quilt into a twin size. Just watched a video from Sister Chicks making the 3 yard quilt bigger in different ways. Love watching her, too. You are both very creative😊 I love the ideas you ladies give us😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome-- ❤️

[@helenaMe325]

Have just found you as I needed help with my first FC pattern. Not as simple as I thought! I find the instructions are a little too simple and a bit confusing. This is despite watching their videos for over two years! So I'm not surprised that you got some things wrong from time to time! Very helpful though to watch and love your style 😀😀😁😁💜💜

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!💜

[@donnarichey144]

Thanks April its beautiful.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like it!

[@MsDale1976]

Love this video! I’ve done the same many times on their “easy” 3 yard quilts. They van be daunting “

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes they are!

[@lynnperschke3966]

I really love your videos you are entertaining and funny!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanbouchard3200]

The quilt looks great!

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@djeoutdoors]

I invested in the June Taylor Shape Cut ruler several months ago and it has become one of my favorite tools. Three yard quilts are awesome as most of my quilts are for charity I can get them out fairly quick. Thank you for your sharing your creativity ❤

[@ChristineWinterburn-y9k]

Hi April I really enjoy your videos I have learnt alot

[@aprilscraftroom]

I'm so glad!

[@cathyplatt6948]

Love the color combinations and I just purchased their latest book!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@cherylbrown4058]

You always do such a good way of explaining

[@karenfulkerson5961]

You make laugh 🤣, that was a fun tutorial 😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@geraldwhite3523]

Love that you go to your beat. Love, live and laughter, your the best❤

[@suemosley]

Love this! And love watching you 💗

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊

[@KP-gw5zv]

Can't find the mistake. Maybe that is why I like the colour combination. Love your videos so don't change a thing. Makes my day when I watch them first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee. Enjoy the rest of your day.

[@carollynn8415]

April, I enjoy you 3 yard creations! I just rec'd my 1st 3 yard quilt pamphlet from Fabric Cafe (the same version you used here) I'm making the "Levity" pattern for my great Granddaughter. I'm intrigued by the battery operated seam ripper. I'd LOVE to see some close up video of it in action!!! What do you think? Are you up for that??? Thanks for all of your fun (and funny) videos!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

lol Absolutely

[@hfdodson5942]

I've been looking every day to see if you had posted a new video! This was a cute design!! Thanks for the😊 inspiration 😊😊😊😊😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ru4repeattoo]

Thanks April! Your content is creative, your personality is magnetic, you are an overall delight! -- Ru 😊🎉

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support. Hugs, April

[@nitababcock3977]

It turned out great!

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@joz1801]

I do love the quill it looks great Even upside down I'm telling you now April you and I could be sisters very easily honest up I think I got you beat on making mistakes but that's all the fun and making a quilt have a great day eat some chocolate p.s where was Oliver today?

[@kathycantu4050]

Girl ❤😂you always make me smile

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@terryginter152]

I LOVE YOU!!! you are such a joy

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You are such a rule breaker❣️ That’s why I love you😂🤣😂🐥

[@wademom4]

I just made two pinwheel quilts with that dark blue fabric. One with orange and one with light blue. I love to watch you and glad you’re a rule breaker. I am too. 😊

[@carenstory8425]

Looks fabulous 🎉❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 🤗

[@cathleendecina2270]

I like this pattern it sort of reminds me of Stepping Stones but I have a hard time with stripes going in both directions. I love your videos! 🎉

[@peggynichols6191]

I loveYour color choices. I will give this one ago after I finish quilting the 7; I made . lol

[@aprilscraftroom]

Have fun!

[@vonathompson4979]

I love your videos..I love that making mistakes is learning…I have just recently purchased that seam ripper and yes it is a life saver..

[@1diannamolly]

April you bring so much joy to me watching your videos as I heal long time. I love the magic you weave with the quilts you make and your animals. Am now well enough to start quilting again and all that I have learnt from you will make it fun and interesting for me.🎉❤ so thank you .

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@karenemerton5128]

Great, honest, video!!

[@sharonjack7959]

love your videos

[@debbiedobbins6785]

😂😂 you always make me laugh Miss April. I don’t have that book so I had zero clue what it was supposed to look like. However I love the way yours turned out soooo let it ride and on the next. Wahoo. It came out adorable. Have a marvelous weekend. Love your fabric choices. 🤗🤗

[@aprilscraftroom]

I'm so glad!

[@junehanson7865]

Awesome quilt thanks for sharing 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@connieking9873]

Your videos are so real and I love every one. I actually have my MIL’s old razor she used on her chin🤷‍♀️😂 just cleaned it up

[@grams5580461]

I have that seam ripper and I can't live without it. I used mine a lot this month. I love your fabric choice for this one, BEAUTIFUL!

[@monicakeiter6703]

April, you are so funny, love the video

[@sharonframpton1887]

Hi April! You're so funny! Your quilt turned out cute!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@candiceparker8272]

Your quilt turned our great!! Happy Quilting!

[@patl869]

Nice video April. Love that you leave in the oops. 🙂 The 3-yard quilt patterns are quick but they aren't big enough. With a finished width of 46" or less I don't see how it would cover an adult if they were sitting on the couch or a chair. I have several of the free patterns and I've bought a few of the books but I haven't made anything yet. I'll have to draw it out to add more columns and rows to make it bigger.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You can also add borders. That is what I have done to make them bigger.

[@jerryscott86]

I love it ❤

[@carolweyandt2925]

Very nice April, just got done making a 3 yard quilt. It’s nice you can change up the fabrics. Stay safe.

[@helenbrown5215]

Love your steroids so much

[@petmomful2260]

That is a really cute pattern.

[@daphnepayne8613]

Real life is fascinating sometimes

[@aprilscraftroom]

Girl! Yes!!!

[@lisagilbert8472]

I love the fabric it is beautiful, and the quilt top! You a ruler breaker 😮 stop that! 😂❤ Another fabulous 3 yard quilt!

[@aprilscraftroom]

😁

[@carol-anncox759]

In my most recent attempt at a 3yard quilt, I mixed up my fabrics 2 and 3. I had cut them as per the instructions but just got muddled in my head. Imagine my surprise when I had lots of fabric 3 leftover and not enough fabric 2 to make the next required blocks. Thankfully, I found a different fabric I could substitute in. Now I have strips of fabric 3 to use for a different quilt. lol. Luckily I caught my mistake early enough to make the quilt top look like the picture in the book. Next time I will label the fabrics instead of relying on my fleeting memory. Lol.

[@PamOller]

Love it

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you.

[@kimnordling58]

You are so dang cute! You bring great videos! Thanks!

[@Sewwithdebee]

I have the smaller strip ruler - should have bought the larger one. Grey or green? Love your channel

[@pastryqueenfarmadventures]

Don’t you just love those 3 yard quilts. They go together quick.

[@jeanettebenton]

April this is a unique quilt, but beautiful.

[@carolbarnes7844]

Love the pattern. Things can get upside down within a few steps from the sewing machine. Sometimes my route takes a detour toooooo😅 Fun video.

[@aprilscraftroom]

So true!

[@cathyparnellvance6474]

I love my electric seam riper. I’m sure yours saved you a bunch of time. Your quilt looks great. What size is it?

[@litabradley1022]

What did your cats do? I heard the crash and the cats. I love your videos. Keep them coming!

[@aprilscraftroom]

They are always into everything Lol

[@anitanoland9188]

I just purchased fabric to make that pattern but am going to use 8 block panels in place of Fabric 1 in Block A. Thinking of investing in the shape cut ruler. Does it stop the wonkiness? So glad you chose this pattern. Again, enjoyed watching your video while eating leftover Easter Cadbury mini eggs!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Perfect!

[@darlenegreen6821]

i love you ...stsy real .you keep me inspired

[@pattimize5742]

Lol I press/iron the same way. Just makes more sense to me. Lol

[@beckipugh8124]

Great video as usual, I know exactly how you feel, I was making their Olde Glory quilt and for the life of me I could not figure out those stripe instructions, I finally just did it like the picture, was glad I bought 2 yds of each and used most of it, my problem not theirs. Questions-- your little iron does it get that hot and where to purchase, and same for that ruler that cut the strips, thanks so much, I love your videos.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I’m working on my first quilt. It’s a bandanna quilt

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome!

[@Ro_Laren]

It is very pretty IF there is a mistake in there then it was meant to be.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love this!❤️

[@tracyburkart2950]

I can’t get any blocks from the table to the sewing machine in the same order unless they are all the same. lol. I just learned to let it be.

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@francineleathers5418]

Love your little iron. Where did you purchase and what brand?

[@aprilscraftroom]

A friend bought it for me off Amazon

[@dianecarlson2918]

tell us about the seam ripper!

[@colettesorrells9015]

❤❤❤❤

[@princessfrances132]

Aloha from Hawaii!!🌈🌈‼️. You are very entertaining!!! Did you know that??? 🤣🤣😀‼️

[@nursekate6772]

April, does the Shape Cut ruler dull your blades faster?

[@aprilscraftroom]

I have not found that to be true but I haven’t used it for an extended period of time either. I will have to use it more to see.

[@lesa6399]

😂😂😂😊❤

[@April-f9q]

Do u buy your fabric in bulks

[@aprilscraftroom]

I don’t. I just travel a lot and look for quilt shops while I am away. I am supporting the local economies.

[@rebeccafoster-faith6647]

You are an advertisement for the shape cut ruler!

[@jeanieclinton6790]

Seam rippers fun fun NOT 😅🤣😂 I was 85 % done making a patchwork reusable shopping bag for my mom, when I noticed right in the middle was a square upside down. I just left it.. My mother laughed and said it's makes it more interesting. 😅 🤣😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is awesome! Lol

[@patanderson7136]

Do you wash your fabric from Joann’s? I did and it was so crooked I couldn’t use it.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I don’t wash any of my fabric before I use it. If I did I would have to iron it. LOL. I already have to press it enough while piecing. 😉

[@lindalowery6153]

The second bottom from the left green with orange stripe inside should be going horizontal, not vertical.

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you

[@m0ther0ne]

Great video. I think the mistakes, as I saw two, and I really had to look 👀. Two of the squares with the stripes in the middle are laid sideways. I really had to look though.😅😅😅

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching!

[@katbrowning7291]

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