Trading Places - Quilting Fabric Fun! 3 Yard Quilts

[@clombard7134]

Hi Donna! Love Floral Flourish! Those fabrics are beautiful. Seeing the different versions of a pattern is very helpful. I don't know enough about quilting "rules", so I would say that I break all of those rules!

[@renereinhardt2643]

I like the way you show 3 options and sometimes 4 options. Thanks

[@cfleyfel855]

I love 1st version. Thanks for showing placement of fabrics in different places.

[@maryanderson6673]

Thanks for switching it up! I usually wonder what the quilts would look like if some of the fabric positions were changed around, but this time you made it easy for me to see it. Love your videos and kits.

[@FabricCafe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suzievandeurs6290]

Love all the originals. Fascinated by the rule breakers. Thank you.

[@FabricCafe]

So glad you enjoyed it! Donna

[@calt8513]

I am so glad that you took the time to show us how to switch up the fabrics and be "rule breakers". This was a very interesting video. Thank you!

[@FabricCafe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathrynvennum6532]

I love the extra graphics which show all three fabrics in different positions!

[@lauralankford1148]

What a great video. I love seeing the images to see how the switching fabrics look.

[@carlindadaigle8666]

Thank you so much for doing this video showing how we can shake things up a bit. I absolutely LOVE your patterns and books. This video has made me realize that I gravitate towards using the dark fabric as my number one fabric in the patterns. I love that you’ve given us permission to break the rules 👍🏻

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you for commenting! It's fun to explore new ways to do things. Donna

[@amandamarrow4898]

This has been my favorite video as it’s great to see the variations for fabric placement

[@donnabohmfalk3378]

I'm fascinated by the various looks you can get from one pattern. Donna, I'd love you to do another show like this showing different patterns. Love three yard quilts, Fabric Cafe and Donna Robertson! Thank you so much 💕

[@Bonitaslifestyle]

Same 😊

[@stellaunger8568]

Fantastic video Donna- I love your quilts - I love your challenges.

[@GeminiPeg]

What a cool idea. The graphics of the different quilts really helped me visualize the variations. Thank you. I hope to see more examples of this.

[@FabricCafe]

We plan to do more. Thanks! Donna

[@Nevertoosweet2eat]

I really loved this video showing various placement of the fabrics. It really got my creativity going. Would love to see more of your patterns this way. I'm now on my 5th 3 yard quilt. I have so many favorites, my hardest discision is which one to start next. Thank you so much for sharing, Just love your fabrics.

[@sherihornell3669]

Love this. Thanks for all the diagrams of different options. This video has been what I was hoping to see, mixing up the options! ❤

[@pamkucab1209]

Love, love, love this video! I’ve always been a rule follower, but I love having permission to break the rules! The visuals you presented were so helpful to me because I’m such a visual person. Thank you!!

[@trudycassada78]

Really enjoyed this video. Would like to see this more often.

[@marshawallace7522]

I like the original best but I loved seeing all the versions!

[@reneetoll6225]

WOW - love the way you displace the fabric in different positions. So great. It is really neat to see how things look when you are brave enough to "change it up" a little bit. Thank you for this innovative way of showing us how to use the patterns.

[@cherylgates7848]

options are always a good thing, some great fabrics, thanks for the video!

[@irenegervais4286]

Your patterns are wonderful Donna and they look great which ever way you want to place the fabric in . They all look very nice. I love your new fabric line it is beautiful. All the colors would work great together . The colors are so fresh and cheery . Aqua is one of my long time favorite colors. I have an aqua shirt that is 20 years old and I still hang on to it. Love watching your video's 😍💖

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you so much!

[@doreenmacgillivray3419]

Loved this video! Showing the side by side comparisons is so very helpful. I am a newbie, so having the visuals is extremely helpful! 💟

[@FabricCafe]

Glad it was helpful! Donna

[@juliemorrison4348]

Love all the variations with each pattern. So many different looks.❤🇦🇺

[@FabricCafe]

Glad you like them!

[@cindylong5699]

Awesome video. Love the side by side comparison.

[@itsmelaura1533]

In my opinion, Option 1, your original placement is the best over all. While I'm amazed at the variations when placing the fabrics in different order, I believe your original choices are the prettiest for the patterns. You are an excellent teacher and designer! Thank you for these videos.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks! Donna

[@mariaelena4856]

This was one of my favorite videos. I like how you showed the 3 different ways to mix the fabrics. Thank you.

[@maimieabrego94]

Hi Donna - I have been working through my stash of fabrics. The fact I don't have to try and combine more than three fabrics has really made a difference for me. This is a fantastic video for different looks from the same set of fabrics. Thank you.

[@FabricCafe]

So glad it helps! Donna

[@anitanoland9188]

I usually always like the originals but I also think what if….. I really liked your showing us the different versions. There are many options but not all of them work as well as some! Really enjoyed this video!! Thank you!

[@lauriefortier3743]

My favorite video yet! And that’s saying something because I love them all! 😍 It is fantastic to see the fabrics in different positions. It just gives us so many ideas! Thank you so much Donna!❤️

[@FabricCafe]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Donna

[@sharonlukatch2711]

Please do more videos like this one. Your patterns are so versatile and seeing alternate combinations is just great.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you! Will do!

[@suzannefulk1637]

So interesting! I would love to see another show like this.

[@FabricCafe]

Definitely!

[@barbarapolk5883]

Great show! I enjoyed the way you showed how the quilt would look using the fabrics in other positions.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you so much!

[@sandranader8954]

Thanks for showing the way placement changes the look.❤

[@FabricCafe]

Its easy to say fabric changes the look, but it always helps to see just how different you can make it!

[@T_i_n_a_]

Great video today! So awesome to see the different arrangements! 🤍

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Great options, Donna!! Thanks!!

[@tzfatree]

What a great idea for making quilts for twins or triplets!

[@FabricCafe]

Totally!

[@wendylinacreations9605]

I love this video. Great to see the different color combinations. Thanks for sharing.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks Wendy!

[@mollysmith7191]

Another interesting video, Donna! Seeing the different fabric positions side by side illustrates the importance of fabric choices. You & your team are great teachers:)

[@FabricCafe]

You are so welcome!

[@marthadavis6209]

Graph paper and colored pencils are great friends!

[@lindy4462]

Fantastic video! I've struggled with 2s and 3s, so helpful to see how value changes with placement. Thank you

[@robynmorris7945]

For me, the options totally depends on the fabric…which fabric I want to showcase….or the different “look”. Great video, thanks!!

[@vedatobias1702]

This is really cool !!! Thank You for showing us how you can reposition the fabric!! It’s amazing how changing the fabric placement can change the look of each quilt.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

It is so amazing to break rules in quilting. I learned that I do my best work when I just do me, which is usually to ask the question “what would happen if I do it this way?”. So, I break the rules and am always happier with the outcome.

[@FabricCafe]

Love that!

[@mellystorms7759]

It depends on the fabrics. It doesn't hurt to jump out of your box every now and then. Thanks for showcasing the different quilt options.

[@karenraabis5296]

I love this! Very interesting how they look so different

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathj8568]

This was terrific!

[@cherylbatsche]

Loved this video. I am a rule breaker, so it was great getting to see different layouts.

[@deniseb9171]

So fascinating! In most of your versions I've liked the originals, but for the Crossroads pattern the 3rd version is my favorite. Guess the RED is reaching out to me!

[@martimoore740]

I just made the Firecracker quilt for my mother with the green and gold in the center and the red around the border. Red is her favorite, and my daughter and I decided that made the red really stand out. It's my first complete 3 yard quilt!

[@FabricCafe]

It sounds beautiful! I'm sure she loved it! Congrats on completing your first 3-yard quilt! 💙

[@rosemariegroth1524]

Love the various ways the fabrics change the looks of the quilts.

[@paulasmith6169]

Love all the different positions gotta get that last pattern. I can see more positions. Yes 🙌 indeed. Love ❤️ y’all.

[@karentzn]

I’m liking your original fabric colours. Did not expect to have decided that but do prefer the original colour placement

[@debbymccauley4774]

Loved this tutorial showing the effects by changing fabric position. Great idea 💡

[@estelasteele1173]

I have a few of your books. I love watching your videos because your pattern choices remind me of the great ones I haven't tried yet. This video is quite fun as you keep changing up the locations for the fabrics. Lots of great ideas. Impossible to choose just one favorite from each!

[@emmonstrex65]

Girl- you are so clever! This was a great video- and your own fabric is beautiful 🤩

[@Acedog-vq2ph]

I really like the symmetrical patterns.

[@connieweeks5568]

Beautiful. Love them all.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks so much 😊

[@maryyoder3740]

great video loved it also love the sibling video hope to see another one like real soon

[@FabricCafe]

More to come!

[@cathlyndeutsch9209]

This was so fascinating to me. I really liked some of the switches better than the original like Wandering Way. It didn't appeal to me and I probably would have never used it, but seeing the switch made it a lot more appealing! Very interesting for sure.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such beautiful fabric and lovely patterns! Thank you for sharing!

[@Balloonist2002]

Always great ideas! I was thinking of switching a couple of placements in the quilt I am getting ready to make.

[@jacquelineblack5801]

Amazing .. all things are possible!!

[@cherylmurray9868]

All amazing as usual!! I've been a rogue quilter for years!! Some I like as shown...others I liked with "wild" changes!! Thanks for sharing!!💜

[@SCurry-rt9qj]

Enjoyed seeing the different versions.

[@normaabbitt2849]

I am currently making the cross roads and love this pattern. I'm doing it in reds

[@deniseyerou1158]

I love this! I liked the first one for all of them except the last one. I liked the last choice best on the last one. Could you do something similar for us where you have the same number 2 and 3 but change the focus fabric from light in one quilt and to dark in the other quilt. I hope that I have that correct the number one is the focus.

[@fayeheffner752]

Love this video! Appreciate your showing the different versions.

[@FabricCafe]

Yes, we must do that. Keep watching! Donna

[@joanncall1525]

It was sure nice to see all of the variations of the positions, but for me I liked the original options. Except for the last one called "Firecracker" and on that one I liked the option #3 one. Maybe it was because of the batik fabric that you used. Great video!

[@brendabiery324]

Great show! Could we see more of this? Please?

[@debbiebraatz1919]

Just keep seeing while I wait😊

[@donashackelford4439]

While I can be a rule breaker at times, for the quilts you showed us today, I really like the original combinations. Thank you for the great ideas though!

[@jennygeorgiton5801]

Fun to see the different looks by switching the positions, but I seem to prefer the original.

[@wandagrimes235]

I enjoyed your switching up fabrics. My favorites are a-#1, b-#3, c-#1 and d~#3.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks! Donna

[@rhondawaldron]

I tend to like the original focus as #1. But it really is amazing how much switching things change it completely

[@FabricCafe]

Such nice surprises and the variety is amazing!

[@KumaSews]

Haha. I just broke the rules on my first 3 yard quilt…. Was feeling stressed that I cut it incorrectly. Had it in my head correct but laid them down incorrectly…. But it turned out great. No one was the wiser. Didn’t know there were rebels out there!!!

[@peggymacmichael9788]

Love this. I always wondered but wasn’t brave enough. I love your books. Trying to get all but cannt find a few in my area in Canada

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks Peggy, glad you enjoyed it! We do offer our books as digital downloads that you can print off yourself if that's something that interests you. You can avoid the shipping costs that way - www.fabriccafe.com/books-digital-downloadable-s/2012.htm

[@sherryking7817]

Love it

[@tguyette]

I liked most of the original ones the best except for the last one where I liked the read border the best

[@ruthfreeman864]

crossroads... like 1 & 4 … but the other options needed the red and green to have some movement... small print.... candy stripe...luv 1 & 3 great contrast...

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@newbeequilter]

This video was a great idea; I loved how you put them side by side! In fact I'd love to see you do the comparisons of fabric placements as much as the graphics person has time to work them out before showtime. Donna wouldn't necessarily have to "talk us through" all of the graphics, but possibly do screens of any fabric kits (even last call/closeouts) that uses that day's pattern in the kit after presenting them staggered on the table like you usually do. To start off, this could just be a once in awhile bonus at the end of a video. And while I'm suggesting how you can be even more stressed (😐), when writing future patterns for books, why not include the side-by-side switches? Or maybe just add a page now and then to your "Freebees" category? It could be in response to when you ask subscribers to vote on their favorite pattern(s), or which pattern they most want to see the switch comparisons. Okay, I realize someone in the background might now be saying, "Does she think she's in a focus group and we asked her, 'Tell us how we can grow our business'?" Yup. That's all part of the package when you ask us to comment, isn't it? 😄 Seriously, to answer the question you originally wanted us to answer, I am a ruler keeper in general; but I like to think of myself as a creative rule keeper - finding a way to keep a rule and still have fun obeying it in the process.

[@FabricCafe]

I can tell you are a very creative thinker! We plan to include a sprinkling of trading places for future shows. Keep watching! Donna

[@dianedebord5309]

I like option 3 of firecracker

[@sherryking7817]

Kind of thinking about becoming a rule breaker the choices you are showing are very striking

[@marcianation4069]

Hurry up 3pm!!!!

[@sherryfaires7931]

I enjoyed all of your variations, but I think I really like your original choices in every case! Where’s Hannah???

[@FabricCafe]

Hannah is behind the scenes. As the Production Manager, she is making sure everything is going the way it should while we video the shows. Donna

[@patriciahomer5342]

It is fun to move them around. I usually like the way your suggestions turn out. I do however usually like space for my eyes to rest. I would probably rather have white or almost white for one of the three.

[@nancyburbacher9318]

I do like some of the switched up quilts, but for the most part, I would stick with your original concept. Guess you do too good a job picking in the first place! ;o)

[@ruthfreeman864]

wandering ways... 1 & 2

[@gwenthibodeaux8124]

I can’t find candy stripe pattern. Is it downloadable?

[@FabricCafe]

Funny you ask! It's been temporarily removed for purchase because it will be our free downloadable pattern starting next Tuesday, Dec. 3rd!

[@gwenthibodeaux8124]

@ thank you. I also loved that painters. Looks pretty easy for a soon to be quilter!!!

[@renereinhardt2643]

I agree. Show three different patterns

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Uggh I have 2 directional fabrics which complicates my borders😩

[@FabricCafe]

Hey Lisa! Oh no! Even with directional fabric, depending on the pattern, the borders should turn out okay. The directional fabrics will all face into the quilt center when completed 👍🏼

[@connieferrell4432]

I’m afraid the timer was a little confusing. I got my reminder and watched that for ten minutes when I gave up. When I closed the timer there was another video that turned out to be you!

[@FabricCafe]

Well bummer!! Glad it finally showed up!

[@debbiebraatz1919]

Sewing not seeing 😏