Christmas in July | Episode 116

In this episode, The Opinionated Quilter shows you how to get the best bang for your buck at Christmas in July fabric sales. In addition, the winner of the Row of Bricks quilt top is announces as well as this weeks giveaway.
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[@katrinahough290]

I make multiples of many Christmas projects. My son's in-laws have 'adopted me' since my husband passed and my son's family moved to IN. I always make something small for their families to have a Christmas. This year, I did embroidery winter birds in small frames, I'll add greenery and ribbons to make them ornaments before I wrap them. They have no idea how much it means to me that they've added me to their family.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I'm a winner!!! Thank you. As you were saying my name, so was I.

[@GeminiPeg]

Where you 20 years ago when I was collecting all the pretty fabric?😉 excellent suggestions that I will now follow. Thank you.😊

[@beckytrella5147]

It took a while, but I finally learned not to purchase fabric on impulse and to go to my stash first. Beginning a project with a plan is great advice for it is likely fewer mistakes will be made resulting in a more pleasant quilting experience. Valerie is darling. A perfect baby quilt.

[@lynnschick-xm1lz]

Valerie is a perfect quilt for a new baby! Thanks for the tips!

[@ncmckinley]

What cheerful colors in the Valerie quilt! But hadn’t heard about Martingale closing up shop. 😢 This is probably one of your most helpful videos…for me. I am trying to stop being a fabric hoarder! Purposeful, planned purchases will be my new mantra! Thank you!

[@vickigabriel1901]

I love all of the Christmas projects and would love the Calorie quilt. I really enjoy all your opinions because they sound more like Good common sense

[@bethkoch11]

All good advice! I've had Christmas fabric scattered here and there all through my stash. I would make a project, and just put the leftovers in with my other fabric. I recently went through everything and pulled out all the Christmas fabric and put it in one bin by itself. It was astonishing how much I have, so there's very little I'll need for a long time, to supplement it for making new projects.

[@nursekate6772]

Valerie is an adorable quilt. Love the color. Thanks for all the great tips for buying Christmas fabrics!

[@teresaayars3164]

Valerie. Thanks for the opportunity to win a quilt. Great advice. Right now I’m trying to work my way through my mom’s stash. I’m limiting my purchases to finishing projects and to using what I can from my mom’s stash.

[@beckypetersen2680]

Gorgeous Christmas fabric IS pretty to look at, though! ::) Especially with metallics in it. Valerie is a cute top.

[@ccreel64]

Great buying tips Maureen! Thank you for helping us spend wisely! 🤗 I’d love to finish Valerie for a donation quilt.

[@melodywalls4693]

Valarie is wonderful. Pretty colors. Nice to see your videos.

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

The Christmas tree wall hanging is beautiful! I may have enough green scrap for that! Lol, you are so right, you can’t match fabric if you don’t bring it in. Congrats to Diane! The Valerie quilt top is lovely.

[@user-og6rz3mx7s]

I love Valerie, thank you for all you do Maureen

[@HelenBarnhart]

Valerie, thanks for the great advice today!

[@rosehixon2790]

Valerie or is it Valero or valors. At any rate, I like the quilt I would love to finish it. I watch your videos every time you put one up. I often comment on your hair or your clothing how nice you look but I especially like your opinions. People get sensitive and argumentative about opinions. I believe this is the USA We are all entitled to an opinion. You gave wonderful advice with the people choose to take it or leave it. Keep up the good work.

[@luellacalkins6739]

Valerie is very cute. You know, I hadn’t thought about the LQS sample impact when Martingale shut down. It will make a perfect finished quilt Maureen. Very generous.

[@pam1894]

I love all of your suggestions. The Valerie quilt is cute, I may have to look up the book and see if I can get a used copy.

[@jeanniesmith3405]

So true on having a plan BEFORE going to the fabric store. I have so many FQ and 1-2 yd. of fabric I bought because I loved them. Now I'm trying to destash and I'm not good at matching fabrics, so I have trouble picking a pattern to use them. Wish I had bought matching project fabric instead when I was shop-hopping!

[@vickiraub360]

Love the log cabin tree skirt. Look forward to the pattern.

[@sandycampbell6087]

From your Christmas in July/Episode 116, would LOVE to finish the ‘Valerie’ quilt top from Third Times a Charm shop. I have some ideas for quilting this top! Thanks for chance to win!!

[@megmurray8233]

I'm definitely a buy-it-because-I-love-it buyer! What plan? In my stash it will find its purpose eventually! Valerie is very sweet~ 🥰

[@katrinahough290]

Valerie is perfect for a baby quilt! Love it!

[@TerrilTaylor-oq1gk]

Valerie is so sweet. Love the colors.

[@hootmor]

Valerie is such a cute quilt! Think it would make a great project Linus quilt 😊

[@janrichardson8331]

Good video today, I need to be more careful with my fabric purchases. Valerie.

[@Quiltingchic]

Valerie is a beautiful quilt top. I love your channel!

[@beccachurch]

Valerie: Beautifu for an upcomi9ng grandchild!

[@carolynquick]

Thanks, Valerie is lovely

[@pegpage8618]

Love the Valerie quilt.

[@virginiawalton3711]

I like that last tree skirt. Will look out for your pattern

[@Paul_Sheila]

Love the Valerie quilt 😍

[@susanrichtarcik5672]

Purchase with a plan. Makes so much sense I so often just buy and then wonder. Why did I buy this. Valerie is so sweet. I have a friend in mind to give it to. Thanks and congratulations to Diane last week's winner

[@roosterquilter783]

Valerie is so cheerful. I appreciate your continued generosity

[@suzischulte]

Valerie. Love your channel!

[@caw3258]

Valerie is such a beautiful quilt! Thanks for your reminders of how to shop more intentionally!

[@nancyandrichannis2257]

Valerie is so cute. I love your channel and look forward to Monday mornings to see what you have in store. keep up the great work

[@peggybeach3301]

Thanks for the Christmas inspiration...I really needed it as I have been in a summer slump... The Valerie quilt is super cute and love the colors... Have a great week ❤

[@judypalmer2963]

Valerie. Love your channel.

[@CindyOgilvie]

Great job Valerie! I have tried to find old patterns. Always a struggle.

[@johannawalker3417]

Valerie is a beautiful quilt

[@judyfargo8162]

You're standing marketing on its head! I'd be so much better off if I'd done over the years what you suggested. It's really sad that Martingale went out of business. They had a lot of good quilt books. I always look forward to your videos and appreciate your time and effort in bringing them to us. I learn a lot from you.

[@dorisr2832]

Love the Christmas samples you showed. The Valerie quilt is also lovely...nice, soft colors.

[@jackiebeck1427]

Valerie! It is a beautiful quilt! Love your channel! Ever miss an episode!

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

That was some wonderful practical advice that I use when I make my grocery list every week. I just need to spread that system around to other parts of my life. I feel kind of silly not applying it to my hobbies in the past. Thank you for sharing your experience. I've been quilting for over 20 years and still learn new ways from you! Congratulations to the winner! I'd love a chance to quilt Valerie in an Angela Walters style. It looks perfect for that! Thank you for another giveaway. Have a great week!

[@helenpeddycord2241]

Oh YES! “Tis The Season” for Christmas🎄🌲 Best tip EVER…HAVE A PLAN♥️♥️♥️ Thanks for sharing you beautiful Christmas “Quilties” Maureen. SO beautiful The Valerie colors are very, very nice💕🧵

[@gailg129]

Thanks for the great thoughts on planning what and how to buy for Christmas! It's a shame the pattern for Valerie is no longer available. It a cut quilt!

[@Quiltingadventures]

Hello, I would love the Valerie quilt. I watch your videos every time I see them on KZbin and you always have such interesting topics. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@jenniferreinke9898]

Great tips as always. Thank you for a chance to win Valerie

[@wandawalker4191]

Thank you for the tips!!

[@angelawebb7242]

Would love to win the Valerie quilt top! It’s beautiful.

[@MsQuiltnut]

Valorie. Cute little quilt!

[@leonanowland3017]

I'm making Church Ladies Aprons for my daughters for Christmas. Valerie would be great for Montgomery County Project Linus.

[@dawnkellogg3262]

What a cute quilt. My sister in law was named Valerie. Sadly, she is no longer with us.

[@barbarajefferysings]

Valerie! I enjoyed this video. I am guilty of buying fabric "willy nilly", and need to be more purposeful in my purchases. Thanks!

[@vixter]

Valerie, "in a comment to this video", The Third Time is the Charm quilt would make a lovely quilt for a senior or handicapped person. I would be thrilled to finish it and present it to someone in need.

[@pgeishirt]

Valerie is pretty. I would love to finish it.

[@kristywilliams9181]

Valerie is a cute quilt.

[@teriblackman113]

Valerie. Great comment about over spending before looking thru your stash. 😊

[@user-kd3hp6sr5h]

valerie is a very sweet quilt

[@shannonrupp6241]

I love your videos. The Valerie quilt is adorable!

[@esther5333]

Valerie would be a great quilt to finish! Thanks for all you do!

[@naomibannister130]

I would love to win Valerie. Thanks for the opportunity.

[@sallynoel3563]

Valerie is really cute!

[@abeullah03]

Another video I have started doing. I don’t have a fabric store near me except for Hobby Lobby, so I mainly buy online. Some sales are hard to pass up. I say to myself, do you need it, do you have a pattern you plan on using it for, most of the time I pass. Especially with this economy,

[@reginaoneill9372]

The tips for deliberate fabric purchasing are great. Thank you. I love the Valerie quilt; perfect for a quick baby gift. It would be wonderful if someone could buy the rights to Martingale’s library and sell those patterns again.

[@cyn4rest]

Good advice today but hard to follow when surrounded by gorgeous fabric in the shop!

[@vickielittle7464]

love the Valerie quilt top . Great tips for fabric shopping .Thanks

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@veraweeks8534]

Valerie is very pretty

[@KumaSews]

I agree with everything you said! VALERIE adorable quilt top!

[@tanyasiddall3991]

Valerie , wonderful videos thank you

[@ritakoontz2336]

Valerie!

[@lynnmcentire4014]

Valerie would be a cute baby girl quilt

[@janetteschiedler8670]

I would love to win Valerie!❤❤❤

[@mike1968442]

You would love me in your store! I don’t purchase any fabric less than 4 yards. In most cases, I only buy full bolts. I sew a lot so I disagree that the “extra fabric” would be a waste.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

It is only a waste if it sits on your shelf and you never use it. It is for sure not a waste if you use it.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Valerie is awesome. Have 2 friends who are having babies this year.

[@C123abc]

That should be my name, "Willy Nilly". I have bought so much fabric that I'll never use. What a waste of money. Have watched all of your amazing videos. I wish you'd have taped years ago! Thanks!

[@stevemcmillin2737]

I would love a chance to finish Valerie for someone.

[@patfargis6802]

I would love to win Valerie.

[@user-jn3te1ig6k]

Valerie is a lovely quilt.

[@rosehixon2790]

Your video ended before I had a chance to hit the lake, so I’m making another comment with Valerie on it. I hope I spelled that right it could be the valor or valorie or Valerie Already commented on how good you look today. Mostly, I make comments because I know that if we do make comments, KZbin does do something special for the person who’s giving the video. You have to have Likes and you have to have comments.

[@victorialevy4766]

Valerie

[@janell6483]

Valerie please!

[@raygrunzinger1815]

I clicked on the pattern link and it showed the Christmas tree but not the wreath. Is that part of the Christmas tree pattern?

[@theopinionatedquilter]

The picture is of the Tree but the pattern has both.

[@normatulloch376]

Love the Valerie quilt top.

[@ruthannestewart4878]

Valerie!

[@annehorton3716]

Valerie

[@kimberlykring2475]

Valerie!

[@kathyfair547]

Valerie

[@trudyward9113]

Valerie

[@rebeccaterry7085]

Valerie