Matching Fabric to Block Size - Fabric Cafe 3 Yard Quilts

[@littlerouge86]

What a GREAT video! Thank you so very much for talking through your "Cropper". I have only recently discovered Fabric Cafe, so finding 'old' videos like this that explain something that is so common place in your later videos is so helpful. I paused the video a few times, and I think the cropping tool is 14" long, either side of the 'L' shape, and 2" wide, with 1" markings to 12". Hope that helps others create this fabulous tool. Thanks FC Team. This is going to be so useful.

[@joannefreeman3573]

Donna. I absolutely love your videos. I wish I I found you years ago. If teaching is concise and to the point and I learned a lot. Keep on doing them. Great for beginners. Thank you so very much.

[@helenaMe325]

I was trying to answer someone's question on the I Love 3 Yard Quilts FB page and found this video that I have not seen before! Have missed it in over two years of watching FC! I miss the digital images lol but what a brilliant video! I've seen the cropper many times before of course but haven't seen it used like this. SO helpful and now I must make myself one 😁

[@FabricCafe]

We love our DIY cropper 😅 Yes, our older videos do not have digital images, but they still have lots of good ideas!

[@clombard7134]

Hi Donna! Love seeing "Pieces and Parts". John should patent his cropping tool. Genius! You make it look so easy. Voila! You got yourself a quilt! LOL!

[@FabricCafe]

It is a handy gadget! Donna

[@susanbradley3174]

Yes! Perfect timing. I have some beautiful fabric but I just can't decide which of your patterns to use.

[@FabricCafe]

Super! Always happy to hear it helped! Donna

[@robynmorris7945]

Hi Donna. Love this tutorial…Robert is a genius for coming up with this tool and thank you so much for sharing with us!!

[@grammyjudy1950]

Thank you for the presentation. Enjoy your shows so much.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks Judy! Donna

[@cardsbyjo81]

Thank you Donna!! Great episode. I appreciate the ideas you gave us to think about, when looking at fabrics for certain blocks. I need to make me a cropping tool. 😊

[@teresabell3487]

Just received my patterns and can't wait to get to making a quilt !

[@FabricCafe]

Send us a photo! Donna

[@cindybonato5724]

Thank you for the tutorial. It will help a lot on decisions of fabric. Which has been a little puzzling. 👍🥰

[@FabricCafe]

Great! I'm glad you found the information helpful! Donna

[@marionleep8612]

This is a perfect instructional to help me use my stash. I prefer to buy your kits but then I forget which pattern you suggested if I get a book. Your videos keep me smiling and motivated. Thanks!

[@FabricCafe]

You are so welcome!

[@anitanoland9188]

Your pattern instructions are clear and easy to understand. I’m on my third quilt! Really loved the cropping tool. Great idea! As always, enjoyed watching your video 📏

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you Anita! Donna

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such lovely fabric! Thanks for posting!

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks Brenda! Donna

[@veraalvarado8929]

I Dona love your fabrics I love your books I would like to see more demonstration how to put it together I’ve been searching Aprils videos I really don’t understand steppingstone bought the book got the first part but I’m kind of stuck on the second part I would really like to see somebody make or demonstrate step-by-step so I can buy some more of your beautiful fabric

[@FabricCafe]

Great news! We are in the process of making a multipart teaching tutorial on Stepping Stone. The filming is just beginning. We plan to release it in January 2022. Keep watching! Donna

[@sherryking7817]

That is a very handy tool to have I am going to make one Thank You

[@FabricCafe]

You will love having it! Donna

[@mereldaokelberry]

I really enjoyed your using the tool. It really taught me a lot..

[@katieneil4543]

Thank you for the tool demo. It is so helpful. Personal problem: I just wish you had a 'by pattern' PDF listing of focus block sizes available. I have some special focus fabric that needs a 6 / 7-inch block and I have been trying to determine which pattern that it will work well with. But that info is not available until after purchase. I know that as my pattern collection grows, this will fix itself but for now.........:) Thanks for all the great videos.

[@FabricCafe]

Let's see what we can do for you. Thanks for the suggestion! Donna

[@deborahwerner2525]

This is so very helpful! Just getting started with your quilts and I do have quite a few yards in my stash I bought but wasn't sure how to decide which would work best in your patterns. Thank you! Also, your lovely assistant needs more air time!

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks Deborah! Donna

[@marilynflom9214]

This was so helpful, learned so much, thank you

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks Marilyn! Donna

[@lynncormier3748]

Great video

[@suzannethevenot2208]

VERY helpful! Thank you very much. I will be making this tool for sure!

[@FabricCafe]

You will be glad you did! Donna

[@michaelandeileenkilloran8310]

This video came at exactly the right time for me. I have 2 medium sized prints in similar colours and a bright teal marble fabric as the contrast. I was thinking of Topiary but also tossing up with the Delight pattern from The Magic of Three Yard Quilts. Love your videos, always. Thank you. Which do you think would work best.

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Michael and Eileen! I think both patterns are good choices, I would pick which you like best to make it your own! - Fran

[@cindylong5699]

Loved the tutorial! I will be making the tool!

[@FabricCafe]

You'll love it! Donna

[@cathj8568]

Thank you- great tutorial! Love those fabric choices!! Cath J

[@FabricCafe]

So glad you enjoy the videos! Donna

[@kymburriss4260]

Very helpful information. Thank you for sharing

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks Kym! Donna

[@ellischaefer2505]

Very helpful,

[@pols1947]

Can you please tell me the pattern used in the red/white/black quilt featured on the intro to this video? The fabrics looks like it might be Nana's Poppies.

[@FabricCafe]

That pattern is Stepping Stones. Donna

[@joannefreeman3573]

Sorry for the boo boos.

[@sisterdube6235]

what size do you make croping tool is there a how to make one tutorial

[@FabricCafe]

Not at this time.

[@shirleywells1749]

Why is it my two blocks never match up when sewing together and I have been very careful when cutting my strips?

[@cindymcfarland4686]

Double check your seam allowances if your blocks are pieced. Also be very careful when pressing. Using starch before cutting fabric also helps. I use Best Press.

[@FabricCafe]

@@cindymcfarland4686 Great guidance!

[@maryclementdouglass8867]

Did you make your cropping tool?

[@FabricCafe]

We did! John made it out of cardstock.

[@T_i_n_a_]

💛💛💛

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Cameraman was having a bad day! 😊