Great Quilt Pattern - Tangled by Cluck Cluck Sew

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[@leighbee13]

Just need to applaud your art for a sec. The thought you put into colour and composition 👏pays 👏off! ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww! Thank you so much, Leigh!❤️

[@veronicaosborn3029]

This has been a rough week. I’m personally grateful that I can watch your video as a type of self care that I have allowed myself to have. Thank you for being a soft place to land. You know I love your work and your thoughtful analysis but I will always watch because you make everyone feel heard and valued. That my friend is something special. ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Veronica! ❤️ What a wonderful compliment--I'm humbled and pleased. I'm so glad to have you as a part of the community here--it is richer and better with you in it, so thank you for watching and commenting!

[@g.butterly8294]

OMG... I can not even hear you, I'm completly hypnotised by the quilt behind you! So vibrant and subtil. Hope you make once a video about it... Well let's go back to the subject of today. I don't watch, just hear 😂

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww! Thank you, G! It is a quilt of my own design that I submitted to QuiltCon for the Windham Fabric Challenge...we'll probably do a video on it, but just not sure when!

[@greatpianomusic9457]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts the sooner the better. Fabulous design!

[@teraramage6210]

I was thinking the same thing, I love that design of the laid behind you. I want to do that in flannels. Thanks for sharing

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

@@greatpianomusic9457 oh my goodness, thank you!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

@@teraramage6210 Thank you, Tera!

[@elizabethcollins8817]

I greatly respect that you adhere to the integrity of the pattern designer. I have a few Cluck, Cluck, Sew patterns that I’m currently working on as well. I enjoy your channel-thank you.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth! ❤️ I really like what I've seen so far from Cluck Cluck Sew---I suspect that most of her patterns are great!

[@justfurthehealthofit]

I just watched Tracy on Rhe Sewing Channel do a video about the healing vibration of fabric. I did not do my own research on this, but I have done research on the vibrational effects of nature. Anyways, long story short, linen is one of the highest healing vibrational fabrics. So I immediately thought of you! ❤😊

[@lifeofjoy9404]

I just watched that video, too! So interesting!🤓🤓

[@ChooseForToday]

I'd put the link to the same video in one of the comment sections of another recent TheCatBird Quilts videos! Tracey's video was so interesting & made me thing of this channel first thing. Then I watched the one on this channel about burning different types of fabric and thought, hmmm, that comment might've fit just as well under THAT video. :)

[@bethliebman8169]

Loved your shout out to and your protection of the designer. Let us hope that other designers take note and put in fabulous pressing instructions. Be well.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks so much, Beth! ❤️ I agree--more fabulous pressing instructions, please! 🤩

[@Sewwithdebee]

Your quilt will be well loved, love the bright colors❤

[@valeriegerard5392]

Definitely missed you last week! I kept checking back hoping to find a video. You are my highlight to the week!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww! Thank you, Valerie! I'm glad to be back!

[@nancymathisen9707]

❤ I like how the lines connect without exactly connecting.

[@imwhisper]

PPP (perfect pressing prompts) really are a blessing! 🩵

[@Eekyellie]

Just bought this patterb, after seeing you make it. I am planning all batiks, with bright colours on dark blue batik background, for my grandson. Love that tartan quilt behind you!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

That will be beautiful! 🤩 And thank you! ❤️

[@ThomasinaQuilts]

I definitely “curate” my scrappy!

[@evescreativelab]

Thank you for mentioning your oopsies and how you troubleshot! This is such helpful info. ❤

[@abigaildolinger2754]

Cathy, please compliment your videographer who has filmed you at a slight diagonal. This is so attractive. I appreciate your genuineness in explaining your mistakes and how you coped and in often chuckling at yourself.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Abigail! I pass your compliment along to my husband who does all the videoing!❤️

[@tinakercher8768]

Well, Cathy! I am very close to making a "how do I love thee" list! Stay tuned. I appreciate this quilt and pattern recommendation. Don't you think this would be perfect for all the UGLY vintage Christmas fabrics I have accidentally acquired over the years? I will definitely share photos if I get with it.

[@jennjennedington279]

You know it just might hide the ugly fabric! Unless it’s an ugly COLOR… that’s hard to do. But then, baby poop color in this quilt, as Cathy said….

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww! Thank you, Tina! ❤️ I DO think it would be an amazing pattern for vintage Christmas fabrics! I would love to see it when you're finished! 🤩

[@Sylvie_M]

I specifically look for duvet covers for their immense yardage. At a thrift store here I have paid only a few $$ for about 4 yards of fabric. They are great for background fabric but can be a little heavier weight fabric than a sheet. Tangled is on my list...thank you! Congratulations on your liberation from perfection! It is so freeing to finally accept that something is "good enough".

[@teraramage6210]

Duvets, great idea!

[@karenneiman856]

I love the idea of all of the fabric that could be harvested from a duvet but find the idea of managing that much fabric daunting! How do you successfully carve up a duvet so that the grain of the fabric is straight? Any suggestions would be appreciated as fabric here in Canada is so expensive. Thanks!

[@Sylvie_M]

@@karenneiman856 Firstly, I also am in Canada...that is why I stumbled onto duvets. lol. I normally buy twin duvets which are usually about 1m wide or slightly less (36"). I cut off the seams which are generally on the sides. If you wanted more manageable pieces than a 4m length you could simply just cut across the end with no opening to make 2m long pieces. In my experience, the straight of the grain is the same as you would determine on any piece of fabric. I think Cathy did a video (or included it in a video) on finding the straight of the grain not so long ago. Hope this helps.

[@Sylvie_M]

@@karenneiman856 PS Karen, the straight of grain will run the length of the duvet, not the width.

[@karenneiman856]

​@@Sylvie_M Thanks, this is encouraging. Much appreciated.

[@laurajones7417]

Adding this quilt to my list of "wanna dos". Thanks so much for exploring the joys and challenges of this quilt pattern with us. Good to see you back!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Laurie! I think you'll enjoy this one so much!

[@JenniferJonesSLC]

I LOVE your comment about who cares if it is straight... and you are so right that if someone cares why give them a quilt. Quilts are meant to be perfectly imperfect because they are made with love. I just love your perspective!

[@bbymks5]

Can't wait to see this one all quilted up! Still happy you added the baby poop color!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Me too...the baby poop color ended up being one of my favorites! ❤️

[@tomwidick-eckery7131]

Thanks a bunch for sharing your experiences! I’m definitely going to use your great advice to create my own.

[@MarciaALW]

Appreciate the Janet reference (Miss Jackson if you’re nasty). 😄

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Marcia! I knew someone out here in YT-land would get the reference and laugh (or love it!) ❤️

[@maryzoss608]

Favorite phrase “subtly crooked”. I’m making this part of my standard vocabulary. And not just for stripes! I love you!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Mary! ❤️

[@janiewilliams5803]

I agree that preasing instructions are important!!

[@gisellejones1139]

Hi Cathy...l'm just up from the land of Covid and ensuing pneumonia so enjoyed your video. Thanks for loosening up the whole plaid "thing" as l love them a lot !! As a Canadian l was thoroughly immersed in all your election drama ...what a trip!! We're next up here and have many of the same issues.God looks after it all❤❤❤

[@debbieparker6412]

I love watching you create! You answer so many questions I think of, like would this work….. and it does! Thank you for your entertainment!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Debbie, for watching and commenting! ❤️

[@paulathomas9240]

I ordered the pattern directly from Cluck Cluck Sew while you were talking. Thanks!!!

[@dianareddell1496]

I love this pattern. ❤ I also can’t wait to hear about the mesmerizing quilt pattern on the wall. Thank you for your wonderful videos! Update: I found that I had purchased that pattern at some point, which should give you a clue about my little fabric/pattern hoarding situation, 😂…so I made enough blocks for a baby quilt. It was so much fun and fast that I am now on my way to using an entire jellyroll. Making my quilt with a butter colored background and blue & white themed jelly roll. It’s not fall fabric but come next spring, it will be gorgeous on my couch. ❤

[@charlottemcgilvray739]

Definitely missed last week kept checking to see if anything was posted. Your sense of style and humour. I look forward to each week. That sounds a bit stalkerish. LOL

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

No, not stalkerish at all--just sweet! I'm glad to be back this week! ❤️

[@bobbihayes6048]

Many patterns do not include pressing instructions. I bought this pattern and am collecting men’s shirts of orange and blue patterns and hues. I am so excited but also on the slow sew train. I love pressing instructions! So so helpful.

[@cecilehoare3053]

With using the stripes in the fabrics if they are printed they could be printed off grain (if the stripes are woven in they will be straight if a tight weave) so just becareful to look closely at the weave before you cut it. You don't want your strips to be bias cut or your block will press wonky and likely have ripples along the seams. I love how you explain your decisions within your choices of fabric and patterns.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Cecile! Both for the suggestion and the compliment! ❤️

[@deborahcollins5819]

Very cool pattern! I agree that the scrappy blocks totally make the quilt. I have only begun to quilt, but I love your channel, your color theory in particular and patterns you choose. I saw a quilt pattern, thought of you, and came back to this video to share. It is Lolliplus Quilt by Jittery Wings. IMO, it has Catbird’s name all over it! 😉 I think would work great with shirts. I have not read the pattern or made it, but would like to believe I can with a little more experience. Thanks for your great videos.

[@katharinemichie2178]

Many years ago, I read a quilt book , Quilting with Plaids and Stripes. I can’t remember the name of the author, however she specialized in woven plaids, stripes checks and homespun type fabrics. She advocated blocks that she called “casually off grain”. She thought they had more movement and were more interesting than if the quilter drove herself/himself mad trying to get perfect matches

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Isn't that interesting! "Casually off grain" ...I feel like that might be a descriptor for me as well. 😂

[@doreensherk287]

I always say, a blind man on a bus would be happy to see it! Who cares is there is an error etc.,

[@carolheavener3037]

Would be great as "scrapy" . I can see it in my mind's eye. Can't wait. Thank you ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I can see it, too, Carol! ❤️ And you're welcome! I hope you enjoy making it like I did!

[@janmancini3765]

I recently cut out my first tangled block! So excited for this video! I may have to rewatch as I progress on the quilt top. I have another quilt I need to sandwich and quilt before I will jump with both feet into this, but hopefully soon! PS I used some starch and oh what a difference. I bought the spray, but the scent is overpowering! I’m going to make my own! Thanks for everything!

[@katemurray1981]

I watched your initial episode where you introduced the Tangled quilt pattern and immediately bought the pattern. I have read the quilt pattern and agree that the instructions are very clear. I have a lot of patterned and check men’s shirts with some solids that I need to cut up into a jelly roll. I was looking forward to seeing your progress and great tips! Noted and will proceed. Thanks so much for setting me up for success. This will be my second quilt out of men’s shirts. I am going for a bigger size this time. Happy stitching 🫶

[@marypray9278]

I always put on my quilt labels: perfectly imperfect. Love your thought process and honestly! Have a fabulous day. Love from Michigan

[@shellcshells2902]

I love that!!!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Mary! ❤️ I hope you've had a great day as well...and I LOVE that "perfectly imperfect" on your quilt labels. SO great. 😊

[@dyannaquisling1169]

I absolutely love Cluck Cluck Sew patterns!

[@TheQuiltingLunchLady]

Hope you had some lovely time off. Missed you last week!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Christine! I actually had a terrible stye that ended up needing medical attention...but it was nice to a have a little break while I was recovering!

[@LauraStevens-xc9dz]

I've been eyeing the tangled pattern for quite a while and just succumbed last night and bought it. Your videos have caused me to purchase the quilty stars pattern also and that quilt was one of the most gorgeous quilts I've made. I have a green, blue, purple jelly roll all ready for the tangled quilt and even bought a second almost identical one since it was so beautiful. Can't wait to see the quilt in its entirety. Thanks for the video!

[@elainelear4982]

It will be fine is a well known refrain in my sewing!!!

[@cmurphy-qk5ie]

Hi Cathy, for your yellow block with the "skinnier" strip, if you had taken the bock apart and resewn it with a very skimpy 1/4 in seam you might have been able to get it to match your other blocks. And the overall quilting would have been enough to secure even the block with the narrower seam, I think. Food for thought anyway. I love your videos, your colour choices and your reasonning of all things design. Thanks,

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

C, I did seriously consider taking the block apart and resewing it with a "very skimpy" 1/4 in seam (and I also considered taking it apart and just cutting new pieces) but in the end decided to short the seams between blocks instead of within the block. It's good food for thought and I appreciate the comment! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! ❤️

[@vanessaking4252]

love that quilt behind you

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Vanessa! It is one of my own design and I've submitted it to QuiltCon!

[@barbaragrant4857]

I have always loved Cluck Cluck Sew patterns and have several. I sooo appreciate designers who plan the pressing; it makes a difference when machine quilting and the finished quilt. I immediately see this as a baby quilt for my new granddaughter! This pattern is a must purchase!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I agree!❤️

[@janmatthiesen4142]

I have done tangled, love it. Cluck Cluck patterns are great. I have several and I think she is a good writer. Also helpful when ordering.

[@kathyt7252]

As always, your video was very enjoyable. Your quilt is beautiful! Not that the mismatching plaids matter. But it got me wondering if you could get the plaids to match and how much of a pain would it be. So guess who will be going to the thrift store tomorrow to get some plaid shirts. I have other things to do but must drop everything to figure this out now. 😊 I love puzzles and this is an intriguing one. I think I might at least know how to do it with a 10-inch square of plaid fabric. We’ll see. Not as sure about the jelly roll.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Kathy, I'm so glad someone else loves puzzles and has the same thoughts as me (at least some of them!) I did have a moment where I thought it would be neat to get the plaids to match but ultimately decided that I didn't have the energy/brain space for it! 🤓😂 But I do think it's an intriguing notion!

[@georgiadabinett6312]

Good morning from Durham, NC. Spending evenings quilting tops found at thrift stores in the last few weeks to finish and donate. A little mindless and not heavily invested and pervious about quilting my own quilts....nice practice.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Morning, Georgia! What a wonderful way to get practice quilting, and also redeem unfinished quilt tops! And then donating them...it's a win-win-win! ❤️

[@marlaatml]

Thanks, I was wondering about that quilt. So, I went and bought it. 🫏🫏🫏🫏🫏🫏🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@jpforehand7834]

I totally froze the video to hunt out the scrappy blocks, they really do work so well in the all over design.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

If I had been watching this video, I would have done exactly the same thing! The design element is just a delightful addition and makes the whole thing work together beautifully! ❤️

[@szelop]

Although this quilt is cool I loved the quilt behind you! Please share about it! Agree Cluck Cluck Sew has great patterns!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

The one behind me is a quilt of my own design (that I've submitting to QuiltCon in the Windham Fabric Challenge!) Once the acceptance/rejection emails have gone out, I'll be talking more about it here on YT!

[@eunicehehir6374]

Cutting Plaid square generally works with Woven Plaid but not printed Plaid as printing cannot be relied on to follow grain lines.

[@CalicoJungle]

If matching the plaids should ever matter, you could make plastic templates and mark the lines you favor on the template to align them when you piece. I do like the mismatch of the green and yellow, but I feel certain it would look nice matched. Many vintage and antique quilts have scraps sewn together, and the fabrics don't align with the pattern. The whole point using shirts is to save $$$, and to reuse or give these wonderful textiles a second life. ❤ 😊 🎉

[@sherryfaires7931]

I really like your Cluck Cluck Sew pattern! I think it would be a real challenge to try to figure out how to use fewer fabrics and have them give the illusion that they really are woven together. I couldn’t do it, but someone probably could. I enjoy ALL of your tutorials!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Sherry, I had a moment when I thought, "I wonder if I could make this look interwoven with these fabrics..." and then I thought, "Ooof! No way!" 😂 Thankfully the pattern produces a lovely quilt without that illusion! 🤩 And thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!❤️

[@amandahugandkiss-qv6ph]

First of all Yay I’m pretty sure I suggested this pattern to you back when you made a video about good quilt patterns for shirts!! I had made one block and said this thing is amazing for shirt fabric! Also it has turned into one of my whips, but I had planned it all out to make it look interwoven. You just have to map out your colors before hand and make the large square from the four blocks connecting to each other have the same color…I don’t know if that makes sense but it’s totally doable and this makes me want to pull it out of my whips and get going on it again!

[@silver_csmith]

Love it thank you for sharing 🥰👏🏻

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Charity! ❤️

[@rhondadownes207]

I’m sorry but, I think that if someone notices “flaws” in your quilts they just don’t deserve to look at your quilts. 😉😂 Your autumn quilt is beautiful and I know it will enhance the season!! ❤️💛💚🧡🤎

[@Cassandra-..-]

13:18 A+ Paul😂

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Right?! Paul is THE.BEST.

[@dianedodd3712]

There’s probably a support group for people who are troubled with the plaids not matching. And it’s scary that they are out there.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

😂

[@marshawallace7522]

Oh my goodness, we MUST be related some how b/c I need to release my concerns about using plaids. I LOVE plaids and gingham in quilts but I am ALWAYS trying to get them to line up together and often decide against using them. I see what you mean about how it still looks good even though they don't match. I have this pattern but haven't opened it yet. Another lightbulb moment is that I am certain that had I not watched your video, I would have made it w/o the scrappy blocks. I like the phrase curated scrappy...I have called it controlled scrappy. Thanks for the tip about not using steam when using linen and flannel!

[@dotretired]

Love your videos, learn so much. You might find it interesting to watch the video on Linens and the Research article as described by "The Sewing Channel" on KZbin, Alive Episode, thought of you the whole time. There is a reason you love linens!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Dot! I did watch that video (and had seen that info on the energy signature of linen🤩) and I do wonder if that's the reason I love linen so much!❤️

[@marywhite2407]

Cathy , what is your suggestion for the simplest quilt in brushed cotton for a young man ? Nothing fancy 😊. Thank you. You bring joy .

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Mary, I think a checkerboard quilt is probably one of the easiest quilt patterns and always works beautifully for shirts! In this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHfWlYxobbOLnLMsi=o4T6DfN1262JXN_B I show blue and white shirts and different ways to explore a very simple pattern.

[@ladyjane3660]

i just bought a Cluck Cluck Sew pattern, the other day. I'm sure ALL designers appreciate your integrity in relation to not sharing the details of their patterns. Once your flimsy is quilted, you won't even notice those little "mismatches". I see your Fibbonacci quilt in the background. Will you show us how you quilt it before you send it for the show?

[@maryrobertson5426]

Hello, Cathy! I enjoy your videos so much. I have been quilting with thrift clothing and men's shirts for a while now and I just love using those fabrics. I have never really used linen, although I do love the texture. I recently scored a king size linen sheet but it's a boring beige. Have you had much luck with dying your linen? thanks so much.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I have dyed some linen with varying degrees of success...it tends to have a lovely color, but is blotchy and not uniform in color at all (think moda grunge!) From what I've read and heard from other quilters, that is to be expected with RIT dye.🤷🏻‍♀️ A few people have recommended Dharma Trading Co. dyes for achieving a uniform and thoroughly-dyed linen. And you didn't ask for this advice, but you might consider saving that king sheet to use as a backing for a linen quilt....it would make an easy and soft backing that required no piecing! 🤩

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

I have several linen tablecloths with matching napkins that my mother left me. I’ve offered them to almost everyone, but no one wants them, because they would need ironing. Would I be crazy to use them to make this quilt?

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I don't think that's crazy AT ALL, and I think it could be an amazing quilt! 😍 🤩Be sure and consider the weight of your linens (especially as you add batting and backing so it doesn't get too heavy!)

[@karenneiman856]

I have been toying with the idea of using a linen tablecloth as a backing and maybe even dyeing it first. Has anyone had experience with that? How did it turn out? Thanks!

[@jmurphy7192]

OMG! “If the person noticed who would they care, and if they cares why are we giving them a quilt?” LOL! Never had anyone turn down a quilt! We are our own worst quilt police!

[@Cassandra-..-]

Ok… I bought the pattern. And while I was there, I got the Hashtag pattern, too! They are both so intricate looking but appear simple to make. Sign me up! Thanks for the guidance over to Cluck!🐓🐓🪡

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did! ❤️ I like that Hashtag pattern too---you'll have to report back when you make it!

[@gailparker8745]

❤

[@cheekymare2779]

I love your quilt on the design wall. I have a memory quilt commission and trying to find a quilt that would work. What is the pattern of the quilt behind you?

[@Wannaloom]

Yes! That’s a great quilt!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Mare!❤ it’s a quilt of my own design…I’ve submitted it to QuiltCon for the Windham Fabric Challenge!

[@cheekymare2779]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts well if you ever put it out as a pattern … I would buy it

[@michellejohnson6796]

I have never used plaid fabrics

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I love them! But not everyone does! 😘

[@dianejones1398]

I enjoy your explanations in your videos. However, I am not a fan of scrappy and non matching plaids. I have made several memory quilts and if there are a lot of plaids I definitely would not use this pattern. I love the pattern but would avoid using plaids.

[@janine36]

There’s nothing silly about pressing instructions.