One of My All Time Favorite Quilt Patterns. Fast & Simple | Episode 57

In this episode, The Opinionated Quilter shows you one her all time favorite quilter patterns in 5 different sizes. She also shows you options for altering a pattern found online where the numbers don't add up.
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[@charlenemorris6391]

I woke and was watching your video. My first thing to do on Monday morning. I am glad our minds work in the same way

[@janeahrens572]

I can see why it’s a favorite! Simple and adjustable!

[@carriehoman8476]

WooHoo!! What a wonderful surprise! I tuned in for the latest video and was SHOCKED to hear my name. THANK YOU, Quilter's Heaven! I will be in touch.

[@lucilegubbins4433]

Congratulations, Carrie!

[@TheJAG1357]

Thank you❤. You are truly the quilt math wizard. I appreciate your detailed instructions. Have a great week ❤

[@karenraabis5296]

Congratulations to the winner!🎉

[@CopycatQuilter]

Thanks for showing this one!

[@katrinahough290]

I love the baby size. I make so many baby quilts! This one's on my list to try out!

[@DianaForee]

Thank you! Great video

[@suebennett3715]

I am finally doing the math before I start my projects thanks to your great instructions. Great flattering top your wearing!

[@deboramiller9395]

Thank you for another great video! You make things so easy to understand and I want to again express my appreciation.

[@tfrankum01]

What a great video! Loved the idea to sew the block in different ways to get the seams to not line up! I love your thinking to make things easier..😍😍. CONGRATS Carrie!

[@carolbell8825]

I have made this pattern and I just strip pieced various scrap pieces to form the block and kept the alternate block the same size

[@blairseibert1778]

Maurine you are a gem! I purchased the Easy Peasie book and have been working on the Town Square pattern for awhile. I started on the block about the time you suggested making at least four blocks. I still got stuck with this pattern. I wish Fabric Cafe provided pressing tips! I struggled through and have some spots that are not nesting so there's bulk. I LOVE that you suggest changing the long ends with the short. Unfortunatley I am working with a directional fabric. Of course if I had seen your tip before I put the blocks together I could have made the nesting work. Will definitely write down the pressing directions for next time! Thank you.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Thank you!

[@abeullah03]

Congratulations to the winner. I’m going to look for the fabric (made with love), we are expecting our first great grand baby soon. Thank you for the video

[@brendaedstrohm2016]

Fabric Cafe has this pattern in one of their books and they call it Town Square.

[@C123abc]

Congrats, Carey! Love the pressing info. I would love to figure out (easily?) how to determine the yardage needed when you're making a quilt you figure yourself such as those with the 6inch center. And how do you determine the width of the strip to place next to it? I would have made mine wider but am guessing it's just a preference and not a math determination. Thanks, as always!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

Preferably is is math but many times the numbers don't work so you play with it until it does work and the numbers add up correctly.

[@trishbizuk5342]

Lavender Lime has the Sweet and Simple quilt pattern for sale as an individual pattern. Looks the same as your old favorite! Larger center square, thinner side pieces than 3 yard blocks.

[@kathybarloon1053]

Great pattern! I’ve heard you mention using small scraps for pet beds in many of your videos. Would it be possible to do a video on how you make the pet beds!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

I don't make the pet beds. I just save the scraps for a lady who picks them up for a friend who makes them.

[@brigitte1215]

I'm a newbie to quilt making and am all about streamlining the process. I see 4-patch squares, 4-patch rectangles surrounding the main square blocks in that Town Square design. I'm wondering if it would be more efficient to use the strip piecing method to make those 4-patch blocks, and then insert solid square blocks between.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

there aren't 4 patches in this pattern. It is a center square with a two piece frame which are strip pieced.

[@katrinahough290]

Congratulations Carey (I hope the spelling is correct).

[@janetpicard6975]

For that adorable 6" block, did you subcut the framing strip sets at 2"? Thank you for this!

[@theopinionatedquilter]

I cut them at 1.5 to finish to one so the block ends up being a 6" finished block.

[@janetpicard6975]

@@theopinionatedquilter Thank you so much!

[@janeahrens572]

You added 1 1/2” (finished) to each side. Now it’s 1-1/2+6+1-1/2=9

[@suekelly840]

I know you don't like to waste fabric but I think I'd make 4 patches and then center and blanket stitch the focus fabric. Just a thought.

[@janeahrens572]

3+6+3=12, not 9, right?