Choosing fabric for foundation paper piecing

How do you pick your fabrics for quilting? In this video I'll share the things I keep in mind when I'm selecting fabrics for foundation paper piecing.
I'm starting a new project today. I'm going to make the I LOVE MY BIKE mini quilt. The pattern for that mini quilt is available over here:
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Both blocks are from the Sugaridoo Sampler.
T E A ~ F O R ~ I R E N E
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This is a massive bundle of paper piecing patterns. The Sugaridoo Sampler is available as e-book in EN and NL.
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[@Sugaridoo]

What is your go to color combination? (Did you notice that I got a hair trim somewhere during filming of this video? 😄)

[@unicornfiber6189]

Sugaridoo I love pink/white and jewel tones in teal/blue/purple.

[@maplelassuk]

Sugaridoo , your hair is a lovely length!

[@jenniewren9351]

As for most quilters, I think, I make them for other people and so try to pick colours they like. So no 2 of my quilts have been the same, but I've not made many quilts. I usually use a white background however the latest quilt is for a messy teen so no white!

[@terridunning3450]

I have a few illnesses that keep me walking at home very lopsided and slow. I need a wheelchair outside of the home. I deal with horrid pain. If I were to give into the pain it would drive me insane, instead I quilt. It takes me a long time to cut my quilts out as I can only stand for short periods of time. Sitting to sew is a different story. I can quilt for an hour or two before having to go lay down to rest my legs. Once I found your channel on UTube I was a very happy lady. You make not only quilting fun but you make life fun for me again and I so appreciate that about you. I am a Grandma of 4 beautiful and gifted children. The two oldest are now in University. One is seriously considering being a B.Sc RN and I think he will be very good at it. My Granddaughter is wanting to be a Naturopath Doctor when finished University. One Grandson just wanted to work instead of further education. My youngest in still in Jr. High School. So they are worthy of my pride all of them. I would love to make them each a quilt in time. I know that they would love to have something that their Mama made for them with all of my love. Keep on with your channel dear Irene. You are helping so many people, I am just the tip of the iceberg...

[@Sugaridoo]

Dear Terri. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so touched by it. I truly hope that you can keep quilting for many years. I'm sure the quilts will make very special gifts for you grand children that they would really cherish. Love Irene

[@ellenlanda1818]

I go crazy in every new quilt :-)

[@maplelassuk]

My favourite is probably reds, pinks, aquas, greens -co ordinating with flowers, diagnols, plains. Oh I loved your fabric choices Irene! I like small patterns too, I am making a small floor quilt for our dog😂😂 in nautical colours of scrap from my husband's half quilt he uses to snooze in his chair. I've made baby quilts, but will make a larger one soon. I have never done FPP. EPP needs small patterns too. I can't wait to follow you with this quilt. You have such a wealth of talent xx

[@maplelassuk]

My 11yr old grand daughter has made many quilted small things and tote bags, and a one fabric quilt in vintage fabric with a huge appliquéd flower in it...Now she is making her first bigger patchwork quilt. She chose 101 Dalmatian print fabrics in red , black, pink , white and grey, with red and pink solids....It's all 5 1/2 finished size squares, she worked out the cutting sizes and how many rows wide and long, then put the squares in a pattern all by herself!! We will border it...And use cuddle soft fabric on the back!

[@theadorafryer752]

Your videos are always so informative and inspiring. I love your joyfulness! Thank you for the suggestion to look in Pinterest for color combinations. I have a board I’ve been pinning to for a few years now....now I know why 💙 MANY thanks...looking forward to your next video Love from Cape Cod USA

[@mlantz4590]

Love your fabric selection method! Your thoughts on collecting fabrics that don't have many colors in them and smaller patterns are so smart. These will, undoubtedly influence my future purchases. Thanks so much for another fun, cheerful video! Have a great day!

[@bnyzhny]

Very Helpful to follow along during your decision-making thought processes! Engaging, clear, cogent, and concise video instructions in every one of your tutes I’ve viewed. Thank you. 🥰👏

[@omisfavorites1054]

Excellent demonstration. I love your quilts. They are always bright and happy.

[@mabelgoddard5813]

Thank you! You have given me great ideas and inspiration. Color it’s not easy to select if you’re not gifted. WOW great lesson and thank you once again!! You’re hair looks beautiful 👏👏🌺💕

[@AChickandaDuck]

So helpful! Choosing colors can be so hard and this has given me some good ideas. Thank you! Also, because I’ve heard you say it a couple of times, turquoise is pronounced “tur-coys.” Rhymes with boys. 😄 English is weird!

[@tamiwilbanks836]

I just love the happy way you explain everything. Thank you.

[@ellenlanda1818]

Leuk je haar zo!

[@joane8651]

Irene, you have such beautiful fabric, I am learning to pick smaller prints, you are a great teacher.

[@jillcaperton1568]

Great ideas about selecting fabrics for a quilt. Thank you for your video.

[@piacremer6170]

I really like your color palette, thank you for sharing your process 😀. Right now I am inspired and drawn to bright rainbow color palettes.

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Thank you for great video. Those colours make me feel warm inside! I love your fabrics and hope I can find them listed in the description. 💕

[@mabelgoddard5813]

Thank you for the information and inspiration!!🌺👏💕

[@jacquiemcglothlen6572]

I love your videos and your excitement is wonderful, thank you 😊

[@terridunning3450]

I love soft and bright yellows, and I really enjoy using reds also. There is one colour that I don’t like and I have a hard time to even purchase a tiny amount and that is brown. There are times when you need a piece of it but I would rather buy anything but that colour.

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Lovely colours. Helpful thoughts on choosing the fabrics. Thanks.😊

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Thanks for the info and a good way to choose fabric colors.

[@Merrigold.Quilts]

Thank you so much for this lesson!

[@sherrygrund9631]

I love your choices!

[@darleensanford7231]

Love your inspiration. I tend to always use white for a background because it is safe. I am trying to go to a grey or something else.

[@chrissyadriana6213]

thank you great video i find really difficult to choose fabric i always love your colour choice really great to see you thought process c

[@anneyoung1011]

I’ve never done foundation piecing, what would be the best pattern to start on.. great explanation for choosing fabrics, something I always have trouble with. I looked at Pinterest like you said, and that’s going to be really helpful.

[@DH-qz2so]

I would start off with a String Quilt on a foundation square..there are tons of vids on youtube...greaty for scraps...but you could use a 'line' of fabrics as well...or a simple Schoolhouse Block...

[@connieolson8497]

I’,m looking for name collection, At 17:23 you show fabrics, I have some it I’m not near home at this time. Can you tell me the name, maker? Pink, orange, teal, blue. It’s the fabrics line with lines, triangles. I think you used it on the tree paper piecing too. Love your hair. Love you videos too.

[@mary-lynnmcconnell5656]

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[@melniee2551]

Turquoise and orange are my favorites! It is hard to get away from them as i love them so much! I need to start thinking about greens and oranges and pinks!