Tuesday Tidbits, January 24, 2023: Quick Tips and Tricks for Quilting With Flannel

We LOVE sewing with flannel - especially on a nice snowy, winter day! There's nothing better than snuggling up with a flannel quilt on a winter day!
This week we have a couple of beautiful flannel quilts that, truly, are super easy to make. We're starting off with a flannel jelly roll, adding a couple of accent fabrics and next thing you know, you're singing - "Well, the weather outside is frightful..." (I know you're singing along with us!)
We have kits available for both quilts and this week, we're adding a few more Orphan quilt kits to the website. This is a lovely time to get some sewing done!
See you next week!
Marty & Teri
Material Rewards Quilt Store
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THIS WEEK'S TIDBIT DETAILS INCLUDE:
0:00 minutes - Intro: Happy Winter in Western NY!
0:30 minutes - We’re Introducing 2 new flannel quilt kits this week
0:48 minutes - We used flannel jelly rolls for the quilts
1:12 minutes - Pointers For Flannel Quilts
1:18 minutes - The “Fast Track” Kit and the “Basket Case” Kit
1:23 minutes - We used Maywood Jelly Rolls [Neutrals | Stormy Seas]
1:43 minutes - We share tips on cutting out your flannel pieces
1:46 minutes - The “Basket Case” Kit: We share why it’s very important where the colors go
1:55 minutes - TIP: How to quickly and easily create many 2.5-inch squares at once
2:15 minutes - Cutting strips and using a 15-inch ruler to cut multiple squares at one time
3:35 minutes - Using Jelly Rolls: Combining pairs of contrasting colors
4:09 minutes - TIP: How to cut every fabric pair the same size and compile 2 blocks of fabrics together
5:35 minutes - Jelly Rolls: Why the irregular edge of the fabric? Lint!
6:21 minutes - TIP: How do you know your quarter inch with a jelly roll?
6:47 minutes - TIP: How to line up your jelly roll fabrics
7:14 minutes - Sewing with Flannel
7:45 minutes - Understanding the difference in flannel fabrics
8:00 minutes - TIP: Using the walking foot when sewing with flannels
8:45 minutes - Butted seams vs twisted seams
9:40 minutes - TIP and DEMONSTRATION: How to maintain a flat seam when you can’t have a butted seam
11:12 minutes - Now available in our online store: the “Fast Track” and “Basket Case” Flannel Bed Quilt Kits [with free shipping!]
12:36 minutes - We’re putting more Orphan Quilt Kits on sale this week. Be sure to check them out before they’re gone!

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[@villagesteader3552]

I’m so happy to have found you ladies! I’m one of your Material Rewards customers and have lamented the closure of your store. Well, you’ve got a new sub here and I will definitely check out your on line store. Your store was always my favorite. Your variety of fabrics really suited my fancy! Love your personality’s too.♥️👍🤓

[@Marlad1]

You ladies are so clever!

[@marietteforget7804]

Thanks!🌺🌸

[@barbaraking6431]

My first time watching your videos. Love you two. You remind me of my own sister/best friend and I. Thanks. Any suggestions for using flannel on the back of my cotton quilt top?

[@kittyswanson3611]

I would be concerned about shrinkage with pre cut flannel. Flannel is the one fabric I prewash before a project because it shrinks so much!

[@AvivaHadas]

How long did it take to rub all of the yellow off of your ruler? When will you replace it? (I assume it is a favorite...)

[@materialrewards9610]

😂😂. You don’t know how many times we say bad words when using that ruler! We’ve probably been using it for upwards of 10 years, and yeah, it really needs replacing. M

[@poppies1215]

That is so funny. That is the first thing I noticed on the video. A sign of true quilting enthusiasts. Thanks for another great tutorial offering.🪡🧵💕