Unboxing the April 2021 Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop (Quilt Subscription Box)

[@sewbecca]

As promised, here are the links I mentioned in the video: Sweetwater Labels [bit.ly/3eujCbW] Sunday Stroll Quilt Kit [etsy.me/32J9tma] Yvette's Paper Piecing Video [bit.ly/3aAjGG2]

[@nancylaventure1403]

I am so glad to see you open another box I absolutely love love love your box openings I love your spirit that you put into it it makes it so fun to see your whole personality Becca! That is beautiful fabric that you got this month no doubt! I hope to see you opening more boxes soon because you always make me smile sending hugs

[@sewbecca]

🤗 Thank you, Nancy! I'm always on the hunt for more boxes to open - as my budget allows. I'd love to open ALL the boxes if I could!

[@puppiesfollowus]

I just love to see how much you have grown and continue to give and support the quilting community. And I adore that you , Stephanie and Yvette have all come together not only as friends but to support and help each other with each of your own individual goals and interest! Your amazing Becca and I enjoy the channel and all your different forms of communication and sharing! Hugs girl 🥰😘

[@sewbecca]

Thank you so much! big hugs right back at you, Brenda!

[@ivelisseisaias8071]

Another wonderful video. You do the best unboxing!

[@sewbecca]

Thank you 🤗

[@starbrown1219]

Just found your channel. Great video. I am a Sew Sampler member and love getting a little surprise every month,

[@sewbecca]

Thanks for subbing!

[@suzannemiller993]

After 5 years of watching Yvette, and now you, open this box, I pulled the trigger and subscribed. Lol! Love the fabric! Love the 3" SNS. Love the coupons...lol!

[@sewbecca]

You pulled the trigger YEAH! WOO HOO!

[@annetteellis4188]

I loved this box. I really like the foundation papers and the fabric is luscious. Great job FQS. I think I am sewing the quilt this year.

[@sewbecca]

I hope you do! I'll be doing videos of the blocks coming together each month, so keep your eyes peeled!

[@joannefevergeon2929]

Becca~ you just make me smile! 😄 Got mine yesterday and am hoping to steal some time to sew up a square table runner in this next week. I’m looking forward to trying the square in a square foundation paper. Thanks for getting me even more excited! PS. I subscribe to the Sweetwater Label Club as well and just love them. Not sure I would use the labels that came in the box either, but they really are so darn cute. Happy Weekend everyone! ❤️ 🧵 🪡

[@sewbecca]

Aww, Joanne - such kind words, thank you! I love putting videos out there, but I love it even more knowing folks like them!

[@sherrolsaxon82]

Your video's are so much fun to watch...thank you for sharing🧵

[@sewbecca]

Glad you like them!

[@karlabrown8229]

I got my box in the mail yesterday but love watching your videos! I too LOVE paper piecing and the Sew Emma pads make life easier and perfect!

[@sewbecca]

I love to paper piece when it's easy for me to cut the fabric - and these little paper pads make it very easy. It's a few pieces without much guess work!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Great unboxing Becca. I received my box yesterday. It’s always fun to see what’s inside and especially the fabric. There is a finishing kit for the pattern at FQS with notify me when available. Every day I look at the Bright Side kit but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Hmmm...will have to think about it. See you next time.

[@sewbecca]

I think Stephanie is going to have yardage if you end up doing it!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

@@sewbecca Thanks Becca

[@naderamcallister2463]

Your videos are the best sew sampler unboxing. Thank you for doing them each month.

[@sewbecca]

Glad you like them!

[@robinc.6452]

Love your unboxings! As soon as I got mine, I went straight to your channel! Love your nail color!

[@sewbecca]

Awww, ty! I love doing them, glad to know people enjoy watching!

[@wandamarsh5861]

I love this box! I liked everything in it! I am glad Sherri McConnell is designing the quilt this year. I like her work. I, too, have not made any of the BOMs. I did buy the kit for the one the year before last towards the end, so didn’t get it done. Maybe I will try to do it this year!

[@sewbecca]

Let's do it together! Im' excited to get my quilt kit so I can get started!!

[@jo-anng2180]

I got my first sew sampler box this month...extremely pleased!

[@sewbecca]

I love the box this month!

[@ladylizzie3]

Thanks as always for a great unboxing Becca!

[@sewbecca]

My pleasure!!

[@carolynpoley8565]

Loved this Video Becca. This is my favorite Sew Sampler Box so far. Love the fabric, Pattern and Block of the Month. I plan to do the BOM too.

[@sewbecca]

Wonderful! Keep your eyes peeled...once I get my kit, I'll be putting these together in a video!

[@carolynpoley8565]

@@sewbecca awesome! I ordered my kit today, can’t wait. Happy Saturday, enjoy the day.

[@Tami_from_Texas]

This is my first ever quilt box and got this Thursday... I am new to quilting and starting to aquire fabric, patterns and notions. How do you store your pamplet patterns and you index card patterns? I don't want my new obsession with quilting to get out of control or all get shoved in a drawer. Suggestions are helpful 😉☺️

[@sewbecca]

You know, that'd make for a GREAT video! So, I keep my patterns in one of two binder styles. For the pamphlet ones (like the ones we get in SS), I put them in 8.5" x 5.5" sheet protectors, and put those sheet protectors in mini binders, I have so many that I've taken to having a full binder JUST for the SS patterns we get, another for my favorite pattern authors (Corey Yoder, Lella Boutique), and another for Misc. Then, I have a full size binder with 8.5" x 11" sheet protectors that I put printed out copies of my Foundation Paper Piece patterns here. If I buy a PDF pattern, I don't print them ALL out, but for FPP I do because I need the papers. :) I print the pattern & template and put them all together in a sheet protector. I use that ONE template to make as many copies as I need (since it's the original) which allows me to do FPP anywhere I go without having to worry about being able to dig out the PDF and print more copies

[@KerryFP]

@@sewbecca I've been throwing all of my patterns in old subscription boxes because I couldn't figure out how I wanted them stored. Would you mind doing a video on this and maybe even how you store your scrap fabrics. I know this is so very shameful but I when I moved into my new home I threw out most of my scraps. They take up so much room. I don't know what to do with them. Thank you for everything, your cheerfulness, your giggles, and most of all your expertise ❤

[@sewbecca]

@@KerryFP Can do! As for scraps - I'll admit I don't really save them...for me, anyway. I fold up my larger scraps and then place them in a flat rate padded envelope. When it's stuffed, I sell it in my Etsy shop (or, maybe I'll fill a box and send it to Tiff). I do ocassionally like to do some tiny piecing, but that's even done with yardage or pre-cuts. :( I owe the channel a good sewing room tour - this might be something I can put in that video!

[@theresaroy1158]

@@sewbecca I would enjoy that video! I’m nosey and love to see the sewing rooms people have! 😂❤️

[@Tami_from_Texas]

@@sewbecca Yes I have found that a lot of people do this with the cards...time to place another order with Amazon! lol that way I can be ready to collect all the BOM's each month and have a place to put them. Thanks for sharing your box and your tips.

[@krisr3493]

Love this box and fabric

[@sewbecca]

I agree!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Love the B&C fabric set.

[@sewbecca]

Me toooooo!

[@cindyjenkins2255]

Great box!

[@sewbecca]

I think so too!

[@joannebock2885]

You are so personable it’s delightful to listen to you. You have beautiful hands. Want to check out your other videos.

[@sewbecca]

Thank you, Joanne! 🥰❤️

[@vidyajayapalan]

Hi Becca, Looking forward for the quilt along. I recently subscribed and planning to do the BOM..Super excited

[@sewbecca]

Thanks for subscribing, Vidhya! I'm excited about the sew-a-long, too - and I plan to do videos each month showing you how I put my block together!! Keep your eyes peeled for that!

[@bathens4971]

Oooh, strawberries!

[@sewbecca]

My sentiments exactly!

[@cynthiarogers2013]

I’m with you Becca! I’m determined to make the blocks. We can do it. It is only one block a month!

[@sewbecca]

That's right! I can't wait for my fabric kit to get here!

[@jewelsoren7076]

Love watching your unboxings. You're so positive and uplifting. Since I had to cancel the box I'm excited to see what they have sent out. Thank you so much.

[@sewbecca]

Thank you so much!!

[@nancyguss6739]

Beautiful fabrics. Love this box. I'm at my budget limit on subscriptions lol. Maybe next year.

[@sewbecca]

feel free to live through me, Nancy!

[@nancyguss6739]

I do live through you, Stephanie and Yvette lol. I really enjoy these unboxing.

[@gbyrd1970]

I'm brand new to quilting and waiting on my first box now. I plan to make my quilts totally by hand, so wish me luck!! I love your videos btw.

[@sewbecca]

Good luck!! I'll just stay over here with my machines - hand sewing intimidates me! :)

[@gbyrd1970]

@@sewbecca I'm the opposite. I can't use a sewing machine to save my life! Lol

[@ashleynathaniel2816]

My first box arrives Tuesday and I’m super excited! Thanks for the great video

[@sewbecca]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@marybaldassin2416]

Becca I too love getting my sew sampler box. As you know some months are more appealing than others. I am excited about the new BOM and hope to finally do it! This year! Lol I am not a strawberry fabric lover like you and I would be happy to send you my fabric piece.. Let me know! Mary

[@sewbecca]

Awww, Mary - that's very kind of you! Part of me wants to scream YES SEND ME THE FABRIC - but the other, more practical part, knows I have enough - especially with the Sunday Stroll kit I ordered from Steph. :) I hope you do the BOM this year - I'm waiting on my quilt kit...and when I get it, I plan to post videos each month!

[@marybaldassin2416]

@@sewbecca I am so so tempted to buy the kit also from FQS . Then I may actually do it! 🤦‍♀️

[@marshaturner9935]

Love the Sunday Stroll fabric. The canvas bag will be very useful and the foundation paper should be fun to work with. Love your videos. I also agree that you, Yvette and Stephanie make a great team!

[@ChiaraOsborne]

I love my sew sampler box for this month. Debating doing the monthly quilt from Stash. I have several fat quarter bundles and would only need to order background fabric. I also love sweetwater labels.

[@sewbecca]

I think that'd be a LOVELY idea!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I love the fabric

[@sewbecca]

me too!

[@kathypeters4422]

Thanks for a very good box review! I'm bummed because mine hasn't arrived!

[@sewbecca]

Oh no! Hope it shows up soon!!!

[@person2463]

Love this one. PS your hair looks good. 🌸

[@sewbecca]

Thank you so much! I've been on a 'wear it straight' kind of kick lately!

[@marlamclaren8106]

I agree hair looks great!

[@jocypher921]

I am visiting my daughter in Alexandria, Virginia next month. We will be visiting fabric shops. Any suggestions of local shops in the area?

[@sewbecca]

Oooh! Ok, so there are three that I'd recommend. (1) Hollin Hall Shopping Center: I just think this place is cute because it's got that old school variety store feel - complete with a fabric department. Not a huge selection, but kind of fun! (2) Fabric Place Basement: Lots of fabric for a great price - and it's in Alexandria (3) The Quilter's Studio: My local quilt store (if you stop in, tell Kathye I said hi!). This is probably the farthest from where you're staying, but it's worth a trip.

[@TheBethoula]

So, how did you match your nails to the fabric! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sewbecca]

I know! I have NO clue how that happened!

[@theresaroy1158]

This box is very good, your face looked like mine when I first opened it😂 Very pleased😀

[@sewbecca]

I love it!

[@daliacastello2608]

😂 no kidding on the fabric stash

[@sewbecca]

hahaha!

[@giselaa6111]

Love your videos Thank You Question which SOFTWARE and Camera do you use? / Gisela in Sweden

[@sewbecca]

I have a 2 camera setup - both are Canon G7X Mark III. The software I use for editing is Final Cut Pro; and the streaming software I use is Streamlabs.

[@giselaa6111]

@@sewbecca Thank You 🙏

[@samwise8562]

Question about sew along, do you get told what the fabric requirements are at the start of the sew along if I don’t like the colors?

[@sewbecca]

Nope. But, you can buy the quilt kit. And the card just tells you what to cut from each of your fabrics. I did buy the kit - and plan to do videos on the block each month. When I get the fabric, I'll do the first video and cover how much fabric the kit really gives you.

[@samwise8562]

@@sewbecca that would be amazing. Thank you.

[@acchinob]

Did you say Rae Dunn thimbles? Can we see?

[@sewbecca]

No, lol - sorry. They're thimbles made and gifted to me by a friend, and viewer, Nita Henderson. :)

[@acchinob]

@@sewbecca Thanks...as an antique sewing tool collector, my ears always perk up when I hear the word thimble :-)

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

I am working on this weeks Sewcialites block and I knew the foundation papers came in the box but I can't find mine 🙄

[@sewbecca]

Oh noooo!

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

@@sewbecca I just found them after I made a hot mess out of the square in a square doing them the hard way. So, I will redo them - 🤣🤣🤣

[@janicedonahue7735]

Becca did you get the May 2021 box? I haven't seen any reviews on it by anyone

[@sewbecca]

I haven't yet - it hasn't shipped. We're all still waiting for FQS to send them out. :)

[@baseballquilter8984]

Hello, I did get my May 2021 box today (6/28). And this is my first subscription with FQS. Sadly, I missed April but, I am really impressed and happy with the May box. The site did say there was a delay on shipments. But, mine finally arrived! Happy Sewing.

[@sewbecca]

@@baseballquilter8984 I got mine too! Unboxing cooking in just a few minutes!!

[@jeanniescrochetcreations4978]

They lost my 5" charm pack club in the mail😭😭😭 thanks! Now I don't have to open my box!! Lol!

[@sewbecca]

Oh no! Are they sending a replacement?

[@jeanniescrochetcreations4978]

@@sewbecca I don't know yet😓

[@jeanniescrochetcreations4978]

@@sewbeccafqs said after 30 days they would replace it. But I sent them the email from USPS saying that they were classing it as stolen, they would immediately send out another!