✅ 💰 SHORT ON FABRIC?!?- WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH

[@lisahall9226]

Piecing those fabrics using that technique is pure genius!

[@martirichards1424]

Karen you are one of the most practical and talented quilting problem solvers. What great information for those of us who are newer to quilting. I look forward to your videos. 🥰

[@cleementine]

A new video from Karen is just like getting a nice hug. Brilliant as always! Watching her assemble that last unicorn fussy-cut block and putting that last little triangle in place was deeply satisfying. ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Oh thank you!

[@poodlegirl55]

That was amazing!

[@bria2596]

I was just thinking, between her voice and her teaching manner, it is very therapeutic in so many ways. Thanks, Karen!

[@mojosbigsticks]

Run out of fabric? I saw Gone With The Wind and The Sound of Music - grab those curtains!

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Your “Alentehana” (?) quilt is very pretty. Better with more fabrics In my opinion.

[@alexien2716]

The glue piecing guess game was *chef's kiss*! It can be quite satisfying to see a "perfect" project at the end of your hard work, but if you didn't enjoy the process or were stressed over finding the exact 3 or 4th block, that feeling lingers in the final result. There's relief that its over, not joy that it is complete. Good enough is always perfect. 💖

[@michaeldangelo5810]

The gluing step is something I had never thought of or heard of, but thanks to Karen I now see how it is vital and worth the effort!

[@auntkaz815]

I honestly think the quilt is more interesting and has more of a story and character when there are surprising aspects or pieced elements that came about by “making do”. Whatever quilt you make with those unicorns will be all the more fascinating because two of the unicorns are pieced (if you look closely enough!!!).

[@louisedaoust9502]

Karen, you work so hard to help us. I love your videos, I learn new things all the time, I have been quilting for 20 years and I still find tricks and tips with you that nobody ever talked about.

[@sandradummer4726]

Karen, you look fabulous. Thank you for your video.

[@kathyjohnson2043]

My grandmothers and their mothers made quilts from sewing scraps, never purpose bought. They all look wonderful; you will be the only person who knows that wasn't intended so just agree with the crowd 😁

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I just finished quilting a very old top, at least 70 years old, and many of the block pieces were themselves pieced

[@susanbaker8023]

What a great video Karen, one of my favorites. I have tried to piece fabric for a block or border in the past. Why a pain! I can't wait to use your technique. Genius! Thanks so much. I always watch, you have and share wonderful info.

[@cherylhornby5808]

The example using the pinkerville line on splicing fabric helped me immensely. Thank you

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I’m glad that helped!

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Whatching while using 15 year old fabric 😂 Thank goodness it's a scrappy project. Piecing the FQ into a WOF! Why didn't I think of that?! Thank you for keeping it r3al.

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

The SPLICING technique was perfection! So good to know. 🎉

[@gracebalch]

The day after I watched this video, I had to splice images together to fix a piece that was too short. What a lifesaver! Thanks!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Fantastic!

[@elenalanglois]

Wow! Watching you make a block from scraps was pure magic!

[@annerankin1191]

I helped out a our local quilt documentation project and several of the most beautiful quilts had pieced pieces in them. Who knew and who cares. The quilts were stunning and even more interesting!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Especially when you realize they had no rotary cutters or other fancy tools

[@annerankin1191]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts the quest for perfection often results in the loss of the quilt’s soul. Thanks for the video! XOX

[@karin0963]

​@@annerankin1191I love that! So true. ❤

[@nancybailey1635]

Piecing that unicorn fabric was amazing. There’s hope for me yet. Thanks for the demo.

[@lauralinash5341]

My husband was cracking up when you said "Fabric shortage!"😂he said "really?" That I'm definitely not lacking in fabric.!yres I told him fabric designs are printed for a limited amount of yardage. He's still in disbelief that I'm lacking in fabric! Ha ha!😂

[@creativemommaof3241]

oh my gosh. This video is so FULLED with wonderful tips and tricks. Such a valuable resource. Thank you so much

[@debrajosephson19]

As a last resort, scan the fabric into your computer, and print out the design on printer ready cotton fabric. Works in a pinch.

[@deborahlunsford6983]

So clever at piercing and fussycutting. I must try.

[@sebrinald7721]

I love this. My group laughs at me for using bits and pieces. You have made me so happy to see that I'm not the only one.

[@elisabethreeves1786]

Comparing the Blueland tablets to bobins is BRILLIANT.

[@bjworksit1174]

Using cereal boxes in the size of blocks you need is crazy cool! I am going to put this idea to good use! Thanks for having such a great channel!

[@barbarah5742]

I would suggest turning the cereal box around to the plain side for less visual distraction. I have a supply of discarded file folders which also work well.

[@helencowen135]

Sherri & Chelsi collections also compliment each other too

[@ellenthompson4441]

That glue and press idea is genius!

[@andreaf5765]

GENIUS ideas

[@marywiggins7411]

Love that cereal box trick to audition prints

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It makes such a difference. And look at it from across the room. It’s amazing how they change

[@rebeccamapes1157]

Great tips! Especially splicing the fabric.

[@karenshlemkevich2591]

That was really informative Karen! I never thought to use Google image search to find a fabric! GENIUS!

[@conniefath5126]

Thank you so much! I am never disappointed when I watch your videos. So much great information

[@wendyshill2]

Don’t forget that you can usually identify fabric name/company from the selvedge as well as color dots for matching.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Fantastic piecing on the unicorn, Karen! Magic!

[@susanmei9980]

I did that, once, many years ago. I had purchased some small quilt panels and it was the end of the bolt, which was cut very crooked, on the diagonal. Of course, they did not charge me for that crooked part. But I was able to piece a whole other block together from that damaged area; it matched perfectly, and I was so proud of myself! It was my favorite one and I kept it! I imagined pioneer women doing something similar, and it was a great feeling making something so beautiful, out of nothing! These are some great ideas, Karen, and I never thought of most of them! TFS. 🌷

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

We’ll done 👏👏👏

[@eugeniaread2724]

Thank you so much for such wonderful tips. I particularly like the cereal box template for auditioning fabrics. The other tips will help me to complete a late friend's UFO baby quilt in her memory for her grandson. The blocks are various sizes and uneven.

[@Rainydaylily]

More than once I've gone on an online fabric hunt -- and found exactly what I needed. It's amazing what's out there.

[@marniehouston7465]

I especially liked the segment where you were showing how to use pieces of the unicorn to make extra blocks. I had never even thought of that or using the glue to hold it in place while you sew.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Nice to see you again Karen. Very timely video. Love the splicing samples. Very clever. 👏👏♥️🇦🇺

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Wow that was awesome

[@moon-ud8tq]

Watching how you solve your fabric problems was so fun to watch 👍👍👍🧵🪡

[@Paul_Sheila]

Excellent subject and, as always, you cover it thoroughly!

[@MizCeeA]

OMG, thank you! I cannot believe I never thought of piecing to get a larger size fabric. BRILLIANT

[@heathermann4240]

Always very informative. Really useful tips. Thankyou.

[@anitamendelsohn9882]

Thank you so much! No more leaving quilts undone.❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@ritareitsma3770]

Changing your quilt plan is also an option. I've done it where I decide to go more scrappy or I've made it as big as I can and then used appropriate colour fabrics to make borders to get to the size I want.

[@Denise11Schultz]

Wonderful! Especially the friendly similars at 10:08.

[@galewhiteman2047]

Two 👍🏻👍🏻 up for the piecing together fabrics!! Thank you!! As always, such great content!

[@dianaduncan4800]

Sometimes Etsy sellers have older fabrics in stock. I’ve had good luck finding what I need there.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for letting me know

[@impala1022]

My fav tip was the match, glue sew one. Great idea! Thanks.

[@emilywhetzel6760]

The cereal box template is great idea. I hadnt thiught if it before. I have used the inserts from fat quarters to make my own templates before also.

[@kate5454]

Came through with great information again Karen!

[@eileensecrest2185]

Thank you so much for this video. I love the topics you choose, you are a natural problem solver. I would never have guessed that one of the unicorns was pieced.

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

The piecing of those unicorns was incredible.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

A bit fiddly but totally doable

[@hannahlockyer3135]

You are so lovely to watch. Thank you

[@winkielaroo]

Great tips, Karen! I've used the "similar fabric" approach on at least two occasions, and in both cases I loved the end result even more than if I'd had all the original fabric I'd needed. Those experiences taught me to embrace the uncertainty 😊

[@m.m.4645]

Hi Karen, thank you very much for your super valuable tips!!!! Some of these I already knew about, some were completely new. Since I -of course- also have some old babies laying around where there is fabric missing due to miscutting I will definitely be able to finish those UFOs. Thanks again With many greetings from Germany 🙋

[@sherryfaires7931]

Excellent tips! Thanks, Karen!

[@rolindareynard3513]

I had to make a "Frankenstein block" before. Glad to know I'm not the only one! 😂

[@carlaatkins2619]

Karen, I am convinced you are my Quilting Angel. Great tips. Your friend from New Mexico, Carla 🎶 💖 💐.

[@jylromain6439]

Absolutely brilliant ideas. Thank you.

[@lssapcsa2650]

As usual, you get me thinking about some of those fabrics in my stash. Thank you!

[@susans2599]

Looked for fabric I had to have. It took a lot of googling but I finally found the last 2 yds in France. If I get the chance I'm going to visit in person.

[@denisepineda1788]

Wow, I love all of your tips and tricks, but especially how you pieced the unicorn on the Tula Pink fabrics. Fabulous! Many thanks!!

[@NatalieMoore-cf4zt]

Fantastic ideas! No more stressing out!

[@nancycox3318]

This was a great video - especially showing the extent you pieced for the unicorn! I have found a few times I had to piece some fabric to make a block - but really, what is a quilt but a lot of pieces sewn together. It is actually very satisfying to make do. About #getyourquiltywishesgranted last year was the first year I participated. I didn't post a wish, but I responded to a few. One was a person asking for orphan blocks to sew on clothing. I sent her a few blocks and she was very happy. I saw another woman posted for epp supplies. I had some in a shape I had accidentally ordered and didn't realize it until it was too late to return. She offered to pay postage or send me some fabric. I told her if she had some leftover precuts I could use them. She sent me enough that I was able to make a quilt out of them. It was fun making connections with other quilters that could use items I had.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for sharing Nancy. It makes me want to participate this years

[@nancygrissett6280]

I love watching your videos. You always have such good things to share. You are my fabric goddess ✨️ can hardly wait for your next tip. God bless.😊

[@deeannhansen1469]

You are an absolute genius!!! Love that unicorn fabric!!!

[@ragathnor326]

Super ideas. Piecing bits is my fave thing to do....as I hate having scraps left over. I use pieced bits in the back of quilts and I also make pincushions with them.!

[@sewingbreesinger4831]

Amazing! Thank you Karen!!!!

[@vangiebrake2295]

What an amazing and informative video Karen. This is definitely a reference piece and keeper.Thank you.

[@JohnArtEast]

Piecing that last unicorn looks so fun! And such a great technique!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s funny how you can’t tell which is which from three steps away

[@saundraweed9738]

Love you’re practical advice! All of your piecing advice works well for”camouflaging” odd fabrics in similar colors and patterns together to create additional blocks to finish a project.

[@francelichter7314]

Thanks Karen. Excellent video!

[@poodlegirl55]

Great advice. My daughter was here and she wanted to make a curtain for a cupboard in her cabin, but my fabric was too girly. She started looking through my fat quarters and found some perfect prints so we sewed them together and it was so cute!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

My kind of curtains 😎

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Fussy cutting the fussy cuts. Great tip!

[@jennifermaddock4382]

I loved that piecing trick! Fabulous!

[@shirleywilliamson7985]

U R awesome,thank you for your sharing knowledge ❤

[@jodieroundtree488]

Always great, helpful ideas! Thanks!

[@lisaroper421]

Great content! And very impressive work!

[@sandraburson9337]

Love this, can not tell you how many times I have needed these ideas. Thanks again Karen.

[@robinmcmahon8027]

Your a genius!

[@shellydicey9454]

The unicorn fussy cutting was simply amazing!!! I always learn so much from your videos.

[@rebeccamulkern1051]

Your splicing technique is fantastic, and your Victoria and Albert quilt is gorgeous ❤

[@karenneiman856]

Thanks for these tips, Karen. I particularly like the one that suggested looking at other fabrics from the same designer and searching online with the picture (#6, I believe). Love the encouragement to not over buy. I am trying to keep my fabric moving through my sewing room like a flowing creek instead of having old stuff collect like a stagnant slough. Nobody likes a slough filled with dead or dying things! Keep it fresh and moving, baby! 😀

[@scrappyquilter102]

HA! My "slough fabrics" get segregated out and made into rugs!

[@jfergusonk12]

​@@scrappyquilter102 I need a good rug pattern!

[@conniesoares157]

Great ideas! Me and my friend use your tip about making an afterquilt. I could hardly tell which block you pieced together! My favorite quilt to gift for babies is “I spy” and when I find a piece of fabric I love, I use every scrap of it…even adding solid color borders!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful! Sounds like fun

[@bobbinwithbrittany]

Quilt kits are so stressful for this reason. I have one that gives you the exact yardage, no room to even straighten the first cut. This video helps me move it up in the to-make rankings

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That must be stressful. I find the yardage way too much…and you are paying for every square inch.

[@glendabilinsky5528]

BRILLIANT!

[@nitababcock3977]

I ran out of a piece & absolutely had to have the same fabric. So I took a pic & did a Google search & found some. I was trying to avoid a seam also but when I got it, I cut it wrong & had a seam anyway. Oh well the top is finished, now I have to finish the quilt.

[@theresacraviotto588]

And you are probably the only one who “sees” the seam! 😊

[@Treaclepuff]

This is such a helpful video! I remember seeing some pieced bits in my Grandmother's quilt! Honestly, I would never have thought to do it the way you did it; matching everything up. Thank you for showing how it's done. I doesn't look hard at all! Thank you for the other tips too!

[@staciebell1532]

O Karen thank you so very much.. I have a project just like your unicorn. I got so upset it sits in my UFO pile. I feel confident now after watching this. I am getting it back out and turning it from a UFO to a FFO. Thank you Karen...

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad to hear

[@michellecornum5856]

Etsy has saved me more than once.

[@dorothydishman4664]

Great hints. Thanks

[@earthmotherwithin]

Excellent ideas! I love the techniques you came up with for splicing pieces.

[@doreensherk287]

Brilliant solutions, thanks for sharing ❤

[@Dasburyfamily]

Thank you Karen for your teachings in this tutorial. All yo often I stressed over make the wrong cut to a fabric and you proved to me that quilters are human, it the finished quilt was perfect because it was completed. 💖💖💖

[@svetlanabarshtein1783]

Everithing is beautiful and smartly used ! Brilliant video ! Thank you !

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you liked it!

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Thank you

[@dowsabella1]

This is a great video for helping sort problems, however, here is a warning! I didn't have enough background fabric for my quilt, so went on an online hunt for it. Success - except I needed to import it from Canada to the UK. Problem solved, or so I thought, as our daughter who lives near Montreal was due to visit. When said fabric was produced from her suitcase, it was a visibly different dye lot ....... 🙀

[@tess1475]

I really appreciate your tip on pattern matching. I’ve only ever done it for the backs of my quilt - but using this technique I made FQs stretch! Whoohoo!! Thank you.

[@tiffanycollier54]

I worked at a (gasp!) big box fabric store for several years, so, yes, quite guilty of over buying! LOL! But still run short of something I wanted to use sometimes!! Thank you for sharing these tips!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Maybe you could start your own store

[@sarahkinsey5434]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I work at JoAnns and once had a customer say "My name is Joanne and I have enough fabric to have my own store." She said she donated like 75 pounds of fabric to Bundles of Love, an organization that makes newborn kits for new parents in need. Clothes, blankets, burp cloths, a bag to out it in, etc.