Quilting Basics Series Video #2: How To Choose a Quilt Pattern and Fabric Without Losing Your Mind!

[@txtrish]

The reason I love quilting is because you can use what you have, you can change your mind, if you make a mistake you can find a way to fix it or leave it, (no one else will probably know anyway). I love scrappy quilts, the more tedious ones, appliqué, impromptu, crumb quilts, embroidery, paper piecing, hand and machine quilting. Whew!!!! Love sewing. Love the people that sew and quilt too.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! Exactly! You put it so well 💖 and within quilting, there are so many different styles and techniques. So much fun!

[@ebee69361]

Yes! I agree you CAN leave the mistakes…they’re like fun Easter eggs for the recipient if it’s a gift and if the quilt is for you a gentle and humorous reminder to slow down and take breaks :)

[@FrenchyStitchy]

Very well done. Listened while I put my super scrappy block up on my “design wall”. It’s a $3 fuzzy backed plastic tablecloth taped to my basement wall.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh that is awesome! I wish I had a clear wall to hang a design wall 😂🫣

[@ebee69361]

Smart and thrifty idea!!

[@ebee69361]

Thank you so much for sharing this idea. I grabbed an Easter tablecloth at Walmart and put it up and it has worked sooo well!! Thanks again

[@LyraStitchery]

Loving your channel. I am doing a refresher because I haven't quilted in awhile. I taught myself quilting when I was in my 20s. I am 45 now. There was no KZbin. I see patterns where the piecing is beginner friendly, but then the quilting part for the same quilt is more of an advanced level.

[@StitchObsessed]

I hear you! And most of those are sent out to a longarm service! I’ve done several videos on beginner friendly quilting if you want to check those out: Quilting Tutorials kzbin.info/aero/PLISoQM_sp_XYdgZ7N_Wv9yy8AILT4ue9b Welcome back to the wonderful world of quilting!!!🥰👏🏻👏🏻

[@LyraStitchery]

@@StitchObsessed I will definitely check it out.

[@Carol_Sews]

The websites of fabric manufacturers are a good source of free patterns. The website of a quilt shop that I buy from online has a design wall feature where I can line up fabrics. Using that feature can help identify fabrics that don’t fit in - by color - with a group of fabrics that do look good together. It’s harder to use to compare print sizes. I’m enjoying your series.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh that's really cool that they have a virtual design wall! I've never heard of that! Thanks for watching and sharing this info!

[@donnabowen7318]

What is your quilt shop that you use?

[@marybrubaker7557]

OMG I wish I would have had this video when I first started quilting. I am still fairly new and choosing fabric has always been a challenge. Thank you so much for creating content that caters to ALL quilters. I am a frugal beginner-ish quilter and I love your videos. Thank you!!!

[@StitchObsessed]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos, Mary! Yay for frugal quilters!!! 👏🏻👏🏻💖

[@suzywind8153]

I leave most mistakes and refer to my technique as organic and really enjoy the freedom of constructing and quilting much more.

[@StitchObsessed]

This is awesome! 🤩 that’s how you make art! 💖

[@user-uc5zb5ts3s]

Years ago Fons and Porter said that if you can't see the mistake when you drive by at 60mph leave it be. lol

[@StitchObsessed]

@@user-uc5zb5ts3s haha! Sounds like good advice to me! 💖

[@pamelaalbert913]

Beginner, did sew a lot love the project coming together .I am in Canada and 74

[@Nickyvette381]

I recently just started quilting and I love your videos and detailed explanations! Thank you so much. The most overwhelming part for me is picking fabrics so your section on this was so helpful.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! 💖 so glad you’re enjoying my videos! 👏🏻💖

[@victoriastewart2152]

I’ve been collecting quilting fabric for several years and have a large closet full. None of it have I paid full price. Currently I’m into making sampler quilts with various sizes of various blocks. It is so fun. A couple of them have been patterns for books that have kits and fabric requirements. I print out the sheets with the suggestions and first shop my stash then fabric stores. I use the suggestions to pick fabric I like and have similar color values. Really enjoy your enthusiasm and common sense approach.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for watching! I love that you shop your stash first! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@patriciaseager6035]

I've been quilting for over 20 years but find the review you're providing is interesting and helpful. Looking forward to future episodes.

[@StitchObsessed]

Wow thank you so much! That means the world to me! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@karonwostenholme6533]

I'm so enjoying your channel, beginner, Quilter. Thank you for sharing x♥️♥️♥️

[@StitchObsessed]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos!! 💖🤗

[@redawnaduling3729]

Loved this video! I made the Elizabeth Hartman Pandas with Sweaters for my 8 year old grandson! His favorite animal is pandas and his color is lime green so each of the pandas have a different lime green sweater. The instructions were great but the pieces were tiny and some of them were challenging for me! I am looking forward to the next video!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww I love that! I bet he LOVES that quilt! 💖

[@TGBTGAlways]

Love this video its educating and very thorough 🥰 Choosing fabrics is my favorite part of quilt making 😊 I want to share my method of choosing fabrics with you that has worked for me for the majority of my quilt making years 😉I usually start with a colorful print as you suggested or a theme such as reproduction prints cause I’m older 😜 and I love them 😍 then I look for dark, medium and light or low volume and 99% of the time I like to throw in an accent piece to make it more interesting 😍 and the accent piece can be as bright or somewhat subtle as I like. This is my tried and true method of fabric making choices and keeps the quilt interesting. It’s so fun to see the different ways quilters use fabric and how they choose them. Quilting is such a fun yet personal way to show our individual creativity and they all are so beautiful. I’m loving this! BTW, your quilt pattern is really sweet I can see that made in a number of ways great job 👏🏼

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for sharing, Deborah! I love that you pick a bonus accent piece to add interest 😍 I agree, it’s so much fun to see how others choose their fabrics and how their process works. 👏🏻

[@james-zl4il]

First quilt. Sister's were throwing thier jeans away. Built a quilt for one. Opened Pandora's box. Been sewing every since.

[@StitchObsessed]

Haha that’s a great quilter origin story! 🤓

[@monicagrabham9059]

Thanks for all the great tips ! I really struggle to finally decide on a pattern once I have my fabrics. There’s too many to pick from !!

[@StitchObsessed]

I hear you! It’s a fun problem to have though 🫣😂💖

[@charoletthoward7312]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information.❤

[@StitchObsessed]

You are very welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful! 💖

[@user-uc5zb5ts3s]

The carpenters square quilt pattern is great for large scale prints. If I can't bring myself to cut the large print up I go to this pattern.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! Excellent suggestion! 💖

[@karin0963]

Good to know. I want to try that pattern.

[@wendymoates8032]

You are the best. I love your video's Thanks!

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much, Wendy! I really appreciate this! 💖💖💖

[@nadinamedlin3432]

I love your new pattern! I chose a 4-patch for my first quilt. I'm finishing up a bag and some doll clothes before I start on the borders. Then I'll be hand quilting my 4-patch. I had done a few smaller projects, but not bedsized. Thank you for sharing these basics. It's very encouraging!

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! A 4-patch pattern is an excellent first quilt! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching!

[@user-vh8hs5ls8w]

All of your suggestions about fabric and color selections are great. I have found in my own experience is that using the colored dots on the selvages is a great way to begin if you are totally at sea as to how to started. Pretty soon you won’t have to rely on them. Also choose too many and then weed them down to find the right combination. Choosing fabrics can be a really fun part of the process.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! I love these suggestions’ 💖

[@pamelaalbert913]

Oh thank you

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you for watching!!! 💖

[@kellyhord3228]

I NEVER watch 43 minute videos but yours just flowed quickly and easily and practically without going on and on yet was so thorough. Bravo!!! I feel like we’re twins down to the fabrics you picked!! Nice to meet you, new BFF! 😂

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! Thank you, Kelly! Yes! Let’s be friends! 😂👏🏻💖

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Hey, Miriam! Great pattern! I agree! This quilt looks much more complicated than it is. It produces an impressive result. I’ve quilted for many years, but quilts I like this are perfect for experienced quilters who want to use strip-piecing to speed up the process. I’m planning to use this pattern for a quilt for my local hospice fundraiser. Thank you for the discount. It helps to offset the exchange rate. I placed the pattern in my cart, but I wasn’t able to check out-likely because of my international address. I’ve sent you an email to explain the problem I was having. Loving your videos! Thank you, and stay well! FYI You look-and sound- just like one of the actresses in our local theatre community. The perfect doppelgänger! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much, Pat! I'm so glad you like the pattern! I'm pretty excited about it. That's so wonderful you're going to make it for a fundraiser! I would love to see the finished result. I emailed you back, and you should be able to go through with the purchase. So sorry for the mix up! Selling online is a bit new to me still, and I'm learning. And that is so funny you know someone who looks and sounds like me! I love that! In another life, I would have loved to be a stage actress! I'm a big musical theater nerd hehe

[@lfuentes8891]

Hi Sunshine 💫.... Your videos make me so happy 😁❤️

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww yay! I’m so glad 💖🥰

[@erinm_4600]

I have some very specific yardage that I want to use, to make my dad a blanket, but I'm having a horrible time finding a pattern to let that fabric shine. Thank you for the suggestions of places to look!

[@StitchObsessed]

Of course! I hope you find the perfect pattern for your fabric 💖

[@cathycohen5933]

Thanks! What a great summary of choosing fabric and pattern!

[@StitchObsessed]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 💖

[@kimimel7488]

I agree, rules are not for quilting!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻

[@donnaking-royal431]

@@StitchObsessed I did. I'll check my email for my sign up. Maybe that will help. BRB

[@StitchObsessed]

@@donnaking-royal431 if you’re still having issues, you can email me at: [e-mail] and I’ll send you an invoice via PayPal. Everything seems to be working on my end, but I haven’t got an order from you yet. 🤓 I hope that helps!

[@debrajones8392]

Thanks for your insights! I think I could benefit from seeing a couple examples of patterns to avoid as a beginner and most importantly, why they might be harder to use. I'm sure I'm considering patterns that don't look complicated but have some sneaky things that may trip my newbie self right up... Things you would notice right away! I really appreciated seeing your fabric examples while you were explaining! Looking forward to next time! 😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Absolutely! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@karin0963]

I am enjoying this series. The patterns and fabric can be so overwhelming for me. I didn't know Maureen McCormick was a fabric designer. I also learned that Melissa Gilbert was too (Laura Ingalls on Little House). She has a new line out on Riley Blake (if I remember correctly).

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! I saw that too! How cool that they’re venturing into the wonderful world of fabric design of all places! I love it!

[@aprilbak4726]

You gave a lot of good tips. Thank you so much

[@StitchObsessed]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@myralewis1714]

❤

[@anncantlin9710]

That’s why I don’t buy precuts, I enjoy picking my own colors.and the price of course

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes!! Same here! Choosing fabrics is so much fun and adds to whole design experience 🤓

[@levisquilts]

Beautiful

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you!!💖

[@ZeldaSews]

MIRIAM!!!😅😅😅 I'm listening!❤

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!!! You’re the best, Zelda! 💖

[@frankmcnett8588]

good job ,thank you

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much!💖

[@ebee69361]

Another great video! Besides the software you’ve mentioned before do you know of any other online programs or apps that allow you to play with fabric choices in a pattern? I’ve seen QuiltInk but it’s pretty clunky. Also I’d love to see a video on paper piecing and sewing rounded shapes…ugh I suck at it

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! I've heard of PreQuilt which I think you can use to play around with fabrics and patterns. I've never tried it, but I think it's gaining more popularity! And thank you for the video suggestions! Those are great topics! I've got some learning to do in those areas as well. We can learn together!

[@tiffanyclark5745]

I am SO excited about your quilt pattern! I am having trouble purchasing, what's the best way to reach you?

[@StitchObsessed]

You can email me at: [e-mail] I’m sorry you’re having troubles ordering the pattern! I’m not sure what’s up with that! When you email me, I’ll send you an invoice via PayPal.

[@tiffanyclark5745]

Thank you SO Much for your quick response! I LOVE this pattern & I'm so excited to make it!!❤

[@StitchObsessed]

@@tiffanyclark5745 yay!!! Thank you for purchasing the pattern, Tiffany! Can’t wait to see what you do with it! 😍

[@wendykermott5633]

Could I ask how large the blocks are

[@StitchObsessed]

The blocks in the Cozy Picnic pattern are 9” finished blocks 💖

[@saradiego1]

The Missouri Quilt discount link isn't working.

[@StitchObsessed]

Uh oh. What happens when you go to check out? Just no discount is applied?

[@jennyharris2993]

Have you ever heard of Marshal Dry Goods on line?

[@StitchObsessed]

I've actually just recently heard of them from others on my last video! I'm definitely going to check them out.

[@simmisanjay4363]

How many yards in a bolt ?

[@StitchObsessed]

I think it can vary, but the typical bolt size is 10 yards. 💖

[@donnaking-royal431]

I tried to order your pattern and it's telling me I didn't put in a valid email address. HELP!

[@StitchObsessed]

Uh oh! Did you double check you put your entire email address including the “dot com”?

[@tiffanyclark5745]

Me too! Same error & yes I entered entire address.

[@StitchObsessed]

@@tiffanyclark5745 I’m not sure why you’re getting that error. If you email me at: [e-mail] I will send you an invoice via PayPal and then the pattern. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience. Everything seems to be working on my end.

[@donnaking-royal431]

@@tiffanyclark5745 I went back to the site, created an account and tried again. Same results when I tried to log in. Went back a bit later and had no issue. Miriam put her email address a little farther on. She's been great. She'll work thru it for you.