USE ANY SIZE SCRAPS!?! Donna's FREE "scrappy lattice" Quilt!

[@tmmclaren4603]

Just what I needed to win the war on my scraps! Actually, there are TWO wars: The first is with the scraps themselves and the second is with all those naysayers who question my sanity for saving all those "useless little pieces!" Let the vindication begin! Thank you, Donna and team!!!😊

[@Flinn-zg3zh]

These wars can you now win in one little fight

[@TrixiesMama]

😂👍🏻

[@annetrenary2875]

@Treeofwysdm even though I personally don't keep scraps, I save them for the Ladies at Church.

[@marlahanks7278]

@tm MCLAREN You go girl!!!! I save them, too, and love to make crumb blocks 😊😊 Fooey on the "naysayers"!!🤣🤣

[@morganholmes9458]

😂 I completely understand and agree!

[@judyl.6550]

Wow, only Jordan Fabrics could come up with a BEAUTIFUL quilt using scraps!!

[@TinaRob321]

Watching Donna's quilting videos is my therapy :)

[@andreaprice6717]

THIS IS GENUS! What great idea! I tell you, they just don't make'm like Donna anymore. STELLAR!

[@karendooks6244]

I think Donna is the best teacher, she is so easy to follow, I've learnt a lot from these videos.

[@s.a.whirley4559]

I love this!!! Look out scraps here I come. Thank you!!

[@karenmcnamara5213]

What a genius idea. What a way to use the many, many scraps I have accumulated.

[@janetrucker7185]

Donna you are the best ❤️

[@jilldavies7094]

I just love scrappy quilts! After all, that was the original idea behind patchwork in the first place---waste not, want not. This looks fun and easy to make. Thanks, Donna. More scrappy ideas and inspirations, please!

[@analuciaribeirorodrigues3345]

Vc é maravilhosa

[@privateinfo1711]

I love this quilt. Thanks Donna!

[@ShyVioletIsShy]

I love this so much!! Please do more scrappy projects!! 😊❤

[@quiltgram3056]

I totally agree. Now I'm in a quandary as I am quite disciplined to completely finish each quilt prior to starting another one. And that includes a label. I just basted a quilt today for our eldest son and will be quilting it myself on my domestic machine. Am committed to making a quilt for a granddaughter for her upcoming wedding. (Its actually one Donna did fairly recently..... Summer Solstice and I ordered the entire kit from Jordan Fabrics). I got the one with the black background. Well, do I make the Summer Solstice for Megan or.... see if I can sneak this one in risking the chance that it could be late for the shower? Dang it Donna.... Maybe I need to look at it as an opportunity to probably add some jewel batiks to my version of this quilt. After I received this kit, I ordered a 10" precut batiks "Tonga Treats" to use with the watermark batiks. She will love it!! Sigh, guess this quilt will have to wait a few months longer. But sure love it when Donna does projects with scraps. And I have made my share of Cozy Quilt patterns since I became an ardent follower of this channel.

[@rosesebra1254]

First time watching your video and love them so much I subscribed. Thank you!

[@shellybourbeau4773]

Your clear explanation during your tutorials are what all content creators should strive for. I am the “why” learner and it’s easier for me to understand if I know why a certain step or process is recommended or required. You are a true educator and I just love your channel. Thank you! Side note… I’ll be attending the International Quilt Festival in Houston in November and hope you’ll be vending. Would love to say hello 👏👋

[@cmhelv]

I also do better if I understand why, and Don a does that automatically. That's how I teach; because if you understand why you're doing something a certain way, one will most likely execute it better.

[@kimdrumeler]

I could definitely see myself using this pattern to make an awareness ribbon quilt

[@shellybourbeau4773]

@Treeofwysdm it’s a massive show. I’ve never been but from what I’ve seen on KZbin and in photos it’s pretty impressive. I’ll be flying in from Massachusetts and can’t wait!

[@eddieshirleydimas98]

I love this video. Rather than drawing the lines in printer paper, I cut phone book pages to size and run them through my printer. Yes the lines aren’t to bold, but the phone book paper is so easy to work with.

[@GinaGrowe]

Hi two questions, where do you get old phone books and doesn't the ink from the paper get on everything (your fingers, table, material)? I've seen unprinted newspaper at Office Max and U-Haul but not sure where phone book paper is located.@@eddieshirleydimas98

[@lionessatthegate]

You’re a wonderful teacher, Donna!

[@janesublett5272]

Oh Donna, What a great use of all those "too much to throw away " scraps. I love, love, love this!

[@reneeelmer8523]

My favorite city is Salzburg, Austria. The history and sights are a delight to the senses! The street musicians are the perfect addition to make your heart sing!

[@donitawhelan9124]

I also love this scrappy quilt. With any paper piecing project, I prefer to use 16# copy paper, rather than the standard 20#. copy paper. It is thin and tears away from the stitched line very easily. I must confess that I usually find scrappy quilts to be very " busy, not at all pleasing to the eye. But Donna's scrappy pattern results in a very lovely quilt! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. It will be my go-to scrap buster.

[@ColleenSkewes]

Thank you so much I am new at this at 82 year old and it is such a nice experience to be able to see this and try to make this

[@cherylherrera6917]

My grandma always told me to use Sears catalog paper to make a perfect quilt square. It looks like that's what you've done thank you so much it is so beautiful

[@sharone.langley2923]

My grandma used old telephone books, the white pages. I can't think of the last time I saw a phone book

[@Stoffmonster467]

I'll use old fabric as foundation, heavily starched.

[@sandracedar368]

I love this idea! How fun! Thank you, Donna. I haven’t come across one of your beautiful quilts/tutorials, etc., that I don’t love🫶

[@jeffjackson1589]

Foundation paper piecing!!!! Loved it

[@maybee...]

I love this technique, everything is so crisp and neat. Surprised to see this year old video in my feed. I'm glad it was.

[@margaretflagor8988]

happy April beautiful quilt and a great idea thank you

[@loisbarger5660]

The quilt you made today and the give away quilt are just beautiful I will be making those quilts.Thank you so much, your teaching and instructions make it so simple to follow. By the way I have plenty of scraps.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marycomer4545]

My mom was a child of the Depression and never threw anything away. The quilts she made in her later years when she wasn’t so busy raising children are intricate works of art beautiful my favorites are the scrappy quilts she pieced using triangles cut from the newspaper as foundations. The last strips added to the large end of the triangles were the same color as were the filler pieces. I inherited her huge fabric stash which included several large boxes full of small pieces of fabric which were labeled Little Jibbles!

[@JacquelineKelsey-k6t]

Thankyou for your explanations with making these blocks. I am not an experienced quilter but will be guided by your video.. 😊

[@jancampbell9052]

Love that using up scraps and paper! Looks like fun

[@kiragarvie]

Donna's batik scrap collection is amazing!

[@MylifeMyway7283]

Yayyy Donna, I was just looking for a new Video from You, YOU made myyy Day Donna 🎉

[@sharonwhiteley4616]

Love scrappy quilts Love this tourturial

[@BellaSandella]

Ingenious Donna! I love that this could take a seasonal theme too, using up scraps from our holiday projects. 😊❤

[@quiltgram3056]

Another good idea. We live in Maine, and I have been wanting to make a 'woodsy' quilt as we live in a rural area. I have plenty of fabrics and ones with squirrels, deer, covered bridges, etc. Thank you.

[@kirana51]

Thank you Donna! I love it! 😍

[@janjohnson5269]

Perfect timing for me! We had over 40 inches of snow a couple weeks ago and no power but I wanted to be in my sewing room so I finally sorted through all my fabric scraps so I am ready to go now thanks to this video!! I so enjoy all of your videos, thank you!

[@ettakaynickel6148]

What a lot of fun using up scrap

[@nursekate6772]

OOOHhhh I LOVE this for donation quilts!! I can make a block or 2 a day while I'm piecing other quilts and just let the blocks pile up until I have enough to sew together for a quilt. Thanks!

[@djlehn1967]

Nice way to use up scraps and yet it looks very designed to be the way it turned out. Perfect! Thanks Donna!

[@chavakern3124]

Thank you for a great project! You guys are the best: a fabric store that gives us a scrap project?!!! You’re so kind, that’s why we keep coming back. All the best!

[@lanaboyer762]

I’ve been saving my scraps forever, now I finally have a good scrappy quilt project, can’t wait to get started

[@cmhelv]

Thanks so much Donna for so willingly sharing your talent with us! You are so soft, calm and matter a fact in your teaching, it truly inspires confidence. You have had a great influence on my life, and the way I want to come across to others. With much admiration and appreciation...

[@quiltgram3056]

I am a retired registered nurse following a 52 year career. I understand what you are sharing about Donna.....very healing indeed. Donna has what I call, 'smiling eyes'. So important and something I learned from my horses decades ago.

[@cmhelv]

@@quiltgram3056 Funny you mentioned the horses. I rehabbed and trained abused and/or misunderstood horses. A calm, kind, friendly face can do so much for a fractured horse. They completely look to our and their buddies' faces to set their tone. A human smile can mean the world to a hurting horse. Setting boundaries, teaching those boundaries with love and patience, and hold that line. With a kind heart and body, they'll give you so very much. Im retired now, but those years were some of the best years of my life. And I still have 2 boys that were given to me, to remind me of all the good that was done. Thought to be complete rogues, that are the ultimate pocket pals now. Anyone can handle or ride them. Their former owners didn't even recognize them standing in front of them at an AQHA show. So completely transformed. Kindness, patience, and love can change the world for those who are hurting.

[@quiltgram3056]

@@cmhelv Love your story. All of mine became absolutely fantastic. They have taught me so much about myself and people in general. Like, we all have to walk our own path. And how a well balanced horse can protect their own space with aggression and that we need to give others time to think before I react. I learned that by observing their licking, chewing, yawning and blowing out to release even the smallest of tension. And I went on to learn that trapped tension is probably the greatest cause of illness. That said by a retired registered nurse of 53 years. The best and quickest way I have to sum up all I learned is to always have ‘smiling eyes’. And I think this is why so many love Donna so much. It just resonates with us. I still have a Hackney horse/ Morgan cross. And Noel who is a Morgan Quarter a horse cross. Gosh, really did enjoy your post. Hugs from Maine.

[@cmhelv]

@@quiltgram3056you're so awesome! My boss was a Morgan breeder and we competed in combined driving mostly, but pleasure driving as well. The best years of my life were spent co-training with Tom Hilgenburg (God rest his soul). We both taught each other so much; very sinergistic. He lead the US single horse team to the silver medal in I believe 1999? A dyed in the wool Morgan man who came to realize the heart of a Quarter horse. He wanted so badly for me to compete with a Morgan. He wanted to gift any one I wanted in the field. He said my quarter horse could not compete in the endurance (cross country faze) of combined driving. I said, if I fit my boy for the job, I believe he had a big enough heart for the job. And he did. We won the Intermediate Single Horse on the Olympic course here in Georgia (the only show to use the Olympic course since 1996 Olympics). He was the only Quarter horse ever to compete at that level, let alone win. I trained my lad with an extra 400lbs on the carriage 5 days a week. Come cross country, in our marathon carriage, he was more than ready to go! When it came to our award presentation, Tom told the show committee he wanted to present us. When he did, he had tears running down his face and said, "You said he had a huge heart and could do this, and you both do and did". No one could believe we did what we did. And Leroy (my boy) was bred to be a halter horse, but all he really loved to do was be with me and drive. I didn't turn him out in a field. He was turned loose on the farm to follow me where ever I was, and whatever I was doing. If I was working with a horse, he would graze along the outside of the ring, or follow along in the field. It was incredibly hard loosing Leroy, then Mr Tom. The end of an era. But the beginning of helping horses who really needed me. And, hugs back atcha from Georgia! 😊

[@quiltgram3056]

@@cmhelv amazing story. So nice to hear from someone who knows how to listen to a horse. My path didn’t have a mentor or any horse skills per se. just a love for horses. I do love learning and put it to use raising 4 boys, learning to understand, to build character and to learn from my mistakes. And a wonderful hubby who didn’t mind my love for horses and dogs. I understand how you knew that your QH would win the competition. Back about 20 years ago our third son talked Mike into letting me buy a Morgan gelding that was being used as a lesson horse and up for sale. Lol, we had to add a stall to a small barn we had made for a rescued POA I had and make a larger turnout. When Gunner arrived we joked as he actually drooled. Joking as in “he fits right in”… we had two Newfoundlands! I spent most of my time working with Isaiah as I wanted Gunner to be able to become adjusted (the nursing in me). He was a very reserved horse disposition wise. About 6 months later he no longer drooled. And soon after one day I was out with both of them and working with the POA. (The POA had been a real stinkpot when I got him). And slowly turned into s gem. Anyway, Gunner came up behind me, laid his head down on my shoulder and inseparable thereafter. In his former life had been used as a show saddle seat horse then lesson horse. Amazing we’re both quilters. Hugs back from Maine

[@lornajohnson8781]

Wonderful video. I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@joycegraves9894]

Thank you for sharing your videos with us. I just love watching you quilt and the entwined quilt. I just love it. but I’m gonna use my scrap pieces and try my best to make a quilt like you just made. My only problem is I have like 10 quilt tops, but I don’t have no way to get them quilted lol but maybe someday I can find someone that won’t charge me an arm and a leg to get them quilted. Thanks again for all your videos.

[@jeannerowsell68]

I quilt in the ditch all my quilts. If I win a lottery; first thing to do on my list-a long arm quilting machine. 🤣

[@joycegraves9894]

@@jeannerowsell68 me too. If I win the lottery the first thing I’m buying is me a quilting machine also. Lol.

[@janlarson3408]

Oh my goodness, this is THE BEST scrappy pattern EVER, I love scrap quilts and am continuously making them, this is my new go to pattern, everything about it works and the results are just beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you, you continue to feed my addiction 😄.

[@ТатьянаМосквитина-щ2п]

Наконец-то я дождалась ЭТОЙ утилизации. Всё время думала, когда же вы соберётесь, и "ушьёте" обрезки от больших проектов. Какой титанический труд! И какая невозможная красота! Спасибо за идею.

[@bettys3937]

You are a great teacher ! All your pieces look wonderful thankyou

[@melindaostergren8115]

Donna: You often call a quilt “happy,” and that’s exactly what I see with this one. You’ve worked in my favorite color ranges which probably adds to my reaction. The warm colors don’t speak to me so much but it was wonderful to see the odd sizes and shapes you used on that sample. Such a delightful and open ended project you’ve shared this time. I can imagine placements and table runners and small wall hangings dancing in viewers’ imaginations. The structure of the strong parallel lines allow for so much freedom within. Well done, you!!!

[@debcavan]

This is a perfect design for my quilt group to make for their Vet's quilt made by the whole group. Thank you

[@DF-gu5nn]

What a fun quilt! I love this. I've been working out of my scrap bin for several days now making all kinds of small projects but this video gives me hope of really getting after a lot more of the scraps at one time. Thank you for another great tutorial and idea Donna. As always you make quilting so much fun showing us how to make all the different patterns and techniques. I do so appreciate your very clear and concise instructions. You are always my "Go To" person for the next quilt I make. "Happy Quilting!" ❤👍🌻

[@sallyryan5699]

Your videos are timeless. Love how you teach: clearly and without wordiness. Will probably try this method.

[@jodiehebb9984]

I've just recently found your channel and doing a binge watch. You explain things so easily and clearly it's great for a beginner like me. Thank you for being you and teaching the way you do.... Ps:love the quilt and I can see it being so useful for all those little scraps.

[@nora22000]

My very first quilt pattern was Donna Jordan's Rail modification, and it turned out perfectly! Love her method ❤!

[@janesprague1]

Jodie, you'll never be disappointed with either Donna's free patterns or the patterns from other companies that she demonstrates. She's the best quilting teacher on the net!

[@elizabethlancia2377]

Donna got me into quilting again. She makes quilting fun, not fussy. Tons of helpful techniques and I love Matt’s handcuts, because they do not have pinked edges. Great company.

[@sheltonk47]

I had a panel with 8 blocks and didn’t know what else to do to make it a good throw sized quilt. This tutorial was the perfect solution! I made seven blocks from my scraps using the method in this tutorial, bordered them like I did the other blocks from the panel, and am ready to stitch them all together. Thanks, Donna, for the great idea. It will make a lovely quilt 😊.

[@msuestiegemeier7618]

Seriously, You are the best teacher! Thank U.

[@bilbine2284]

I just love everything about this quilt, the colors, the pattern and especially the use of scrap pieces. ❤ Would like to see more use of scrap s👍🙏

[@pamcoleman7299]

Oh I love this ideal, great job!!!!!❤Do more scraps quilt tops!!!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I love to see scrappy, wonky, quilt blocks - please do more of this variety of sewing - thanks Donna

[@lindafarrell6975]

That turned out beautifully!! Thank you for sharing! 😀

[@melissarey2973]

Love! I'm gonna need this before the end of the year. 2023 Goal is to work through my fabric stash because 2024 Goal will be to declutter what's left.

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

Yay a new scrappy pattern. I’ve done two of another of your scrap quilts so I’m excited for a new one.

[@MylifeMyway7283]

This will be my next Quilt with all the scraps I have , it looks so easy . Thank You Donna You made my Day ❣️

[@connieking9873]

This is one of the best tutorials. Loved it start to finish. Thanks

[@pernillemakholm645]

So glad to see a scrap project. 😍 I would love more of those. Scraps are everywhere and never ending, but I like working with them, so I love scrap inspiration. ❤

[@shirleyhelfery575]

Why didn't you use batting to sew strips on...instead of paper?

[@pamelacasey1699]

Fantastic scrap buster! Thank you Donna!

[@laurakowalski8055]

This is so awesome thanks for another great tutorial Donna, we all can enjoy the memories of each scrap we pull from our stash. Happy quilting everyone 🙋‍♀️🧵📍📏❤️🇨🇦

[@elizabethzebrowski3774]

Thank you for another inspiring video. I think I could do this project.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Very pretty scrap quilt Donna. Love all the batiks used.💗🇦🇺

[@AM1141959]

Bellissima idea per usare i pezzi rimasti! Grazie!🥰

[@Cassieboce]

You are the best teacher I have had. Love all your videos. Thank you so much.❤

[@connieking9873]

I don’t know how I missed this one. I love scraps and this fits really well. Thank you for another well done tutorial. I have no problem following and plan to try this one.

[@ThatCatWillStray]

I really love this idea. I feel like it's something that can be done easily in stages and toted around without much fuss. The quilt itself turned into a stunning quilt. Thank you so much for this video!

[@tiffanycollier54]

Thank you for this video! I've often wondered how you use your scraps, I knew they'd be beautiful!! I love the batiks, too!! Great quilt pattern!!

[@gailpells8033]

Donna, you're a treasure! Love love this video and ALL your instructions. I never would have had the confidence to do the piecing you do without your patient and detailed instruction. As a teacher myself, you get an A++!

[@arlenewickman493]

Thank you for validating my gathering and use of scraps😁

[@deenamack8553]

This has to be one of your BEST videos yet! I needed this to help me with my mountain of scraps, plus it will be great for charity quilts.

[@stephaniebureau7853]

Brilliant as always!!!! Thank you Donna.

[@nokesbob2256]

I love this. What a fun way of using up scraps. It turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Have you ever made a "crazy quilt". I would be interested in seeing that.

[@pamelamessner1957]

Very clever. Will be using this technique and experiment with a smaller square for a baby quilt. Thank you for sharing.

[@katheesterbenz6892]

Donna, you're such a creative Artist. Thank you! Kathee.

[@JulieBeard-x9x]

Fantastic quilt design Donna. Will be making my version for a friend who has been diagnosed with Cancer! Thank you so much for sharing your design.❤

[@cj2sew]

Donna, I wish my scraps were as organized as yours. I love this quilt. When I first started making Quilts of Valor my group made many blocks very similar to these. It indeed used small pieces of fabric and they were quick to make. We used a thin square of muslin instead of paper though. Keep your great tutorials coming. I link your videos to friends all the time. Thank you for sharing.

[@heathertafe_work9852]

I am very new to quilting, and this is a gorgeous quilt! I LOVE this idea of using scraps for a quilt. Your tutorials are fabulous, very easy to understand, and so helpful for a beginner like me. THANK YOU

[@celiawalker5732]

Good morning from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and thank you for the video Donna ! Great way to keep on top of scraps and cut down waste ! Have a good Sunday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@anndalynnketellapper8296]

Love this quilt, Donna; really beginner friendly and nice looking. I have lots of paper in our paper scrap box that I can use as the guide, and then I'll shred it and bring it to the Humane Society for their rodent population!!! Win, Win!! Looking forward to trying this soon!!

[@TracyLCrawford]

I can't believe how much I've learned from you. It's like a quilting course. And, in gratitude I've switched a lot of buying to your store. Thank you.

[@wilycat5290]

Great scrappy quilt.....love it 🤩. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@jacquelineweaver2530]

Absolutely love the idea of getting rid of scraps. It turned out so beautifully. Thank you Donna for sharing your time and expertise with us. I want to make this quilt

[@soniaansford82]

I don't normally like the scrappy look, but I do like this one

[@idlewildwind]

Making quilts from fabric scraps is literally what patchwork was made for! This modern thing of buying fabrics specifically for patchworking is so strange to me. It's obviously easier to make coordinating quilts with the pre-packaged fabrics, and especially easier to make patterns that demand certain amounts of a variety of fabrics, and your projects are always beautiful as a result! But _this,_ this is the real way to do it. ;)

[@karenkaren9526]

Interesting point

[@barbaramarkland5759]

Love that idea, I’m so happy I have lots of scraps.

[@sharonpiatek5084]

Love this! Gorgeous free quilt made of scraps of lovely pieces. You make it so easy to follow and to be able to reproduce. Thank you for another great tutorial! 😍 ❤🎉

[@elizabethcollins8817]

Your videos come at just the perfect time!!

[@anniewong8667]

Thank you, Donna, for a project that is great for a beginning sewer with hoarding tendencies!😊

[@cindyhappel7376]

Donna this is an awesome scrap buster!

[@maureentaphouse5206]

Thank you for showing everyone how to use up left overs. Nowadays I save all my left overs as strips as I enjoy making strip quilts rather than those pesky mini charm size pieces . The 2 borders just finish it off perfectly and actually if you chose those first it helps you narrow down the colour range of strips to chose. Perfect for our charity quilts so thank you again.

[@quiltgram3056]

Thanks for the great idea!!

[@rosaramos-marquez7111]

Now, I have fun with all scraps left behind. Thank you Donna. You make my day.❤

[@KaSarr]

I love it. As a newbie who has been intimidated for 2yrs since buying my quilting machine... I now know what I'm doing for my first quilt!! Thank you

[@d.s.friendly7616]

I've made many scrappy quilts - a different process than this though. It is called "crumb quilting". I like the way this one looks and watching the video was a good reminder to sort the colourways. Thanks, Donna!

[@elizabethveness7340]

I love this. I will be using up my scraps for my generation quilt I make for someone every Christmas. Most of the family contribute something to it and then the name is pulled from a hat

[@pyenygren2299]

That sounds like a great idea. 🙌

[@elizabethveness7340]

@@pyenygren2299 I have done it for a couple of years now. It's fun.

[@helgaburchardt2375]

Sehr gute Idee. Danke

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

Thank you for the video! I’m always excited to see when you share.

[@jayanthirao9726]

This is so cool, I couldn’t tell that it was all made from scraps, so neat and beautiful., thank you for the video. ❤️

[@roseanndivincenzo]

Another great project! Thank you Donna

[@deannadent8111]

Just love it, what a great way to use up those scraps that we loved so much we could part with

[@gladyswilson2857]

Hi Donna, i love your channels. Im thinking of makinga small quilt. I bought myself a sewing machine and now ive got to use it. This will be my very first-time attempting to make one. I have a lot of support from friends and family. I was blown away by your sewing methods. Looking at the equipment used to make thes beautiful designs for your quits are really amazing. First of all i have to get some helpful tools to help me along the way. The quilt you're giving away is an Awesome Gift. I save some of your videos. Like i said, im a newby and very anxious to learn some of your techniques. Thanks for making Quilt making so much fun! Im Gladys W. From North Carolina.