Yellow Brick Road Quilt Pattern using Fat Quarters from Crayola

I just love a quilt pattern that uses fat quarters. I have a fat quarter bundle from Riley Blake that features Crayola Crayons and who doesn't love Crayola Crayons. Each fat quarter is cut the same way which makes cutting easier in the Yellow Brick Road pattern. Join me for a tutorial on how to make this quilt pattern. One of the beauties of fat quarters is when you buy a bundle, you have the coordinating fabrics chosen for you. If you are reluctant in choosing coordinating fabric a fat quarter bundle will be your best friend with this pattern.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: 00:00
The Pattern: 00.54
The Fabric: 01:46
Cutting the Fat Quarters: 03:11
The blocks: 06:30
The Design: 12:00
Adding the border: 12:45
Conclusion: 13:35
Bloopers: 15:30
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[@tracystrobel1065]

I have this pattern and have made it multiple times and love it. The last time was a few years ago and was going thru a divorce and had no money for Christmas for my kids but had fabric. So 2 of them got a quilt and my oldest was in the Army and in Iraq and couldnt really get gifts. This pattern has a special place in my heart cuz i was able to make 2 of them in just a few nights and quilted, wrapped and under the tree.

[@kathywimberley452]

I have made it a couple of times and I really like it. I may try it again one day!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is a great story. A quilt is such a wonderful gift - I'm sure they still love those quilts. And it is wonderful you were able to get through a tough time with this pattern. :-). Thank you for sharing your story. Hugs. Apri

[@tracystrobel1065]

@@aprilscraftroom yes i came thru the other side stronger. Games and sweatshirts etc will be out grown or out worn but a quilt it timeless. I just might dust my pattern off and grab a handful of fat quarters and go create. April i just love your tutorials and always wait for the bloopers at the end. Its so great you put those in to show you are human and can have oops too…❤️

[@Kera.S.]

Such a great story! Thanks for sharing 💙

[@tracystrobel1065]

@@Kera.S. we grow strength when are knocked down..❤️

[@joyscranfield5527]

This is one of the quilt patterns I bought a couple months before my home burned & all was lost! I have only made 3 quilts since then. Heart/desire was taken out of me. It has been a long road, but I'm beginning to finally get it back!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

That has to be devastating - I can't even imagine. I am glad you aren't letting that tragedy stop you from being creative. :-). It is great you are getting your quilting mojo back. Can you email me your address? I would like to send you my extra copy of the pattern. Just email me at [e-mail]. And thank you for watching. April

[@joyscranfield5527]

@@aprilscraftroom email sent

[@sandradummer4726]

@@aprilscraftroomApril, could I possibly get a copy of this pattern. I love your patience’s in working these fabric pieces together. And I’m happy you have a design wall. I had to order me one, and it wasn’t cheap.

[@sandradummer4726]

@@joyscranfield5527Joy, I’m so…very sorry to hear what you’ve been through with the loss of your home. No one should have to be devastated over this, heartbreaking. Hugs to you my dear.

[@sandybettencourt5735]

That is a fun quilt and I really like the blue border! Thanks again for another enjoyable video - you always put a smile on my face!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Sandy!

[@carolynthomas4527]

Turned out so cute!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@donnawilliams7478]

Love that fabric!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too! Thank you so much!

[@petmomful2260]

So cute!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. :-) April

[@doreneboult8804]

I love watching your KZbin

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much April

[@barbarapolk5883]

I have this down as a future pattern to make. I like how you said that each time you make it it will look different.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Don't you just love a pattern that looks different every time you make it. It's like a new pattern every time. :-) April

[@cindysullivan1540]

One of my favorite patterns too! A great scrappy quilt with those FQ's I pick up on shop hops!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is an excellent use. I have another fat quarter bundle that I am seriously considering using with this pattern. Thank you for watching. April

[@donnawilliams7478]

I like that kind of assembly process also

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@aduniv]

I just love this pattern and your fabric choices. I'm going to make it as soon as I finish the 2 quilts I have started.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome! You will love it. :-) April

[@lisawaterman2737]

You are just so much fun to watch and easy to learn from. Thank you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching! April

[@julieagar4483]

A fantastic fun quilt. ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@shellylemons]

I love it.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. :-) April

[@sharonw.9091]

This is one of my favorite quilt patterns. I have made just about every size.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I had fun with it - so cool that there is so much freedom in the arrangement. Thank you for watching. April

[@anitanoland9188]

It’s been years since I’ve made The Yellow Brick quilt. Probably one of my first made quilts. May need to find it and blow the dust off and try it again! As always, enjoyed watching your video!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I sure had a lot of fun with it. It's a definite do over again and again. :-) April

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a cute quilt! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching and commenting. :-) April

[@laurafeldhans4785]

Thank You 😊 for ALL your wonderful tutorials I enjoy watching you and have learned so much.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@joyscranfield5527]

Hello April, I'm now choosing fabrics for the yellow brick road...yes, it will have yellow in it, sunflower print, maybe.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love sunflowers! Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@joyfuljan77]

Loved the video! I have had this pattern several years but have yet to make it. I was an accountant for many years and the haphazard layout of the blocks doesn't compute with my brain. I NEED a plan. I could play with the layout for weeks, put it together and it would still bug me. LOL Thanks for sharing!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I get that. I have friends who are quite structured and making decisions about where to put blocks would blow their minds. LOL. And at first it blew mine, too. Thank you for watching. April

[@suefliss7210]

I totally agree! My brain looks for patterns and this would drive me crazy. On the other hand, it is pretty mistake proof. Your blocks really only need to all be the same size, , ,and however you put it together is fine. So no getting anything in wrong. I'm sure it would be good for some, but not for me.

[@mandamorris7934]

I've made this quilt many many times... Goes together so great!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love it!

[@michelleswistak1389]

Great fabric

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. :-) April

[@giselaa6111]

Enjoy your videos so much Thank You 🙏

[@aprilscraftroom]

Aww - thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. :-) April

[@dwighthill4548]

Cute quilt, love your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome! April

[@gracepatane9384]

Yellow Brick Road Is beautiful!! Love how you put it together!💜💜💜

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. It is a fun quilt. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@sharonsnook5837]

LOVED THIS TUTORIAL...The bloopers are amazing!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much!!

[@cheryl8280]

I've got this same pattern (I gather it's very popular). I haven't done it yet because I've just never thought about what fabric I want to use. I've done disappearing 9 patches, so this can't be any more confusing. Easy to sew, but not so easy to put together without instructions on how to put together!! Thanks for sharing. I gather by your hair style and t-shirt you did this in one day so good on you!!. LOLOLOL Shows what a nice uncomplicated piece of sewing that is. Take care and hugs from Canada!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I didn't realize this pattern was as popular as it is either. And I actually finished it in 2 days - I was sneaky and wore the same shirt the second day of videoing - lol. And my hair always looks a mess! Hugs back from the US - stay safe. :-). Thank you for watching. April

[@deloresrast8543]

I have the same pattern that I’ve not used. Thanks for making it. Makes me want to try it.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You should! You can't go wrong. LOL. And I always go wrong. ;-) April

[@KarenCashatt51]

I love that you put your bloopers in at the end.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I know I love bloopers at the end of movies so I thought why not? Thank you for watching. April

[@suekadrmas4298]

I love this pattern have made several

[@aprilscraftroom]

It will definitely be a go to for me. Thank you for watching. April

[@barbiejones5335]

Good work Sew Sister, thanks for sharing

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you sew much. ;-) April

[@audreyderby5926]

I’ve made the Yellow Brick Road FOUR times...all queen..hand quilted

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are a quilting wonder woman. I am in awe of hand quilting. It requires such patience and skill. You are now my idol. ;-) April

[@kathyclayton4318]

I have had this pattern for quite some time, probably since 2007 if that’s when it came out! My daughter gave it to me for my birthday, along with some fat quarters. I have never made it, but will have to give it a whirl soon. Looks like a fun pattern! I have always wanted to make it in blues and yellows like the pattern shows. Thanks April for sharing your journey on this one. I love the fun fabric that you used! Keep the videos coming! They are always so fun!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think the next time I use this pattern, I will at least mix some solid fat quarters in with prints if not use only solid or small print. All the crayons are lots of fun, but I would also like to see it with a little less busy outcome. :-). And thank you for your compliments. April

[@kathyclayton4318]

@@aprilscraftroom i totally understand. Sometimes your eye just needs a place to rest and if everything is “busy” in the quilt, there is no place to rest and it feels like being overly stimulated. And goodness knows, we don’t need that for sure! LOL! Love your videos!

[@sewquilty357]

I love this , no rules . Looks fun . Love watching you you are a blast to watch

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Beverly

[@sparkyal43]

I just finished making a Turning Twenty quilt top. It is one of my favorites and I have made 4 versions so far. Thank you for the fun video.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I am going to have to check that pattern out. I hadn’t heart of it until I read this comment. Thank you for sharing. April

[@sparkyal43]

@@aprilscraftroom It is easy to cut and you really can’t make a mistake with the layout. I stuck with the pattern layout the first time but, now I just play around with it. Have fun.

[@Pam-ue3qc]

Turning Twenty is my favorite pattern. I have made 5 quilts with the pattern.

[@MommeeMadre1]

I love your craft room! It looks like you actually work in there!!!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

It’s a creative mess!

[@connieking9873]

Very nice

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks. :-) April

[@janinejensen583]

Thank you April, I kept scratching my head with the pattern. You video helped me A LOT!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome!

[@karin0963]

That is so cute!! I like the idea of no rules.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like it!

[@sheilacarroll7143]

A fun colorful quilt! 💕💕💕 I love how you put it together. 💗 Thank you for sharing. 😊🍁🍃🍂🌻🍊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@sandragula4863]

Always a great video. You are right this is not a pattern for me. I want to know what the quilt top will look like . Funny thing is though, when I finish a pattern - it doesn’t always look like the pattern picture either,

[@aprilscraftroom]

Amen! But sometimes your quilt looking different can be a good thing. ;-). Thank you for watching. April

[@ginkomug]

Thank you for making this video, I’m about to cut my fabric for this quilt!

[@aprilscraftroom]

You go girl! I hope you like it like I did thanks for watching April

[@lizreynolds4554]

Very CUTE. I love your fabric choices. This is literally my type of project, I like having discretion to put what I like, where I like. You did a great job. Have a blessed day.😊❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@loraineh59]

Hi......iv just found you ......I'm quite new to quilting .....love your vlogs......thanks xx

[@aprilscraftroom]

I am so glad you found me! Thank you for watching. I hope my videos help you. April

[@vickiporter7664]

Love your videos.I just wish you would tell the sizes of your strips

[@aprilscraftroom]

On the 3 yard quilts I can’t but if you buy the pattern or the book they will be in there. When I use free patterns I will share all the measurements. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@amethystanne4586]

Hello from southcentral Kentucky!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi from the Louisville area. I'm not sure what part of Kentucky that is considered. :-). Thank you for watching. April

[@amethystanne4586]

@@aprilscraftroom east of Bowling Green. Have you ever been to the fabric shop in Smith’s Grove? It’s called Psycho Granny’s Quilt Shop. The proprietor is knowledgeable and fun to talk to. The fabrics are wonderful! The temptation is very hard to resist. It is easy to get to: I-65 south to exit 38. The shop is on the left side less than a mile from the exit.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I just went there for the first time about 3 weeks ago. I have a video about my trip. I loved it! Smith’s Grove looks like a town from the good old days. So quaint. I will definitely be going back. :-) April

[@mellystorms7759]

April, where did you get the pencil ✏️ lamp? I need one. I've made a few of the Yellow Brick Road quilts. Easy Peasy.

[@aprilscraftroom]

The pencil is from IKEA and I LOVE it! I bought one for my granddaughter too. I agree- it is a great pattern. April

[@sharontuch3405]

I have this pattern but have not made it yet. I want to know where they got the name ?? Yellow Brick Road reminds me of Wizard of OZ and Dorothy n Toto. Lol 😂 I have that fabric but In charm packs I think that would be fun for this pattern . Idk Always fun to watch your tutorials. You make me laugh and I do ❤️ my chocolate 😊

[@carolynmills513]

Wondered if you have a tutorial on making your design wall. Did you get over to that shop in Vevay? I'm not sure about this pattern. It seems really chaotic for me, but probably makes more sense when you actually have hands on the fabric. Love the crayon theme

[@aprilscraftroom]

I do not have a tutorial on the design wall - we just wrapped pink insulation board with flannel fabric and put them on the studs in the basement. My basement isn't finished so these are my walls. LOL. I haven't made it to the quilt shop yet but I did tell my husband about it so he's been talking about going to the casino. :-) April

[@bjsuggs2122]

Thanks for video, have been binge watching 👍🤪🙏. Your quilt wall has flannel on it, cotton fabric sticks to flannel?

[@aprilscraftroom]

It does! 😀 I think it sticks to batting better but I couldn’t find wood grain batting. LOL April

[@kathidavis2442]

I can't make a quilt reading a pattern. I am more of a visual, hands on type of sewer. You are doing a great job at figuring the pattern out, so I will just watch you lol. Really like the crayola material. Were did you get your pencil light? Love it

[@aprilscraftroom]

I am a visual person too. That is why I usually mess up. I figure I can make the mistakes and share so others won’t. LOL. I got the pencil lamp from IKEA. I love it. My granddaughter took hers home and I warned her that she wasn’t getting mine! 😉. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@lenadesantis8058]

I'm making this quilt for my daughter to take to college. Thank you for making this tutorial video! I found the directions kind of confusing and ended up ripping a lot stitches.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad it was helpful! I'm sure your daughter will love having it while she is away. April

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

💗💗💗

[@aprilscraftroom]

😁🥰

[@karenheiser5461]

Hi April Really love your videos.They make me laugh. What do you do with all your finished quilts and do you have a lot of scraps?

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. I am glad they make you laugh. I give my finished quilts to family and friends and will also be donating them to Project Linus. I do have quite a few scraps - I know I will do something with them some day. :-). Thank you for watching. April

[@karenheiser5461]

I do Project Linus too!!! Have for years.

[@noreenquintal4837]

I would have cut selvage off FIRST about 1/2” to 1” away from selvage to save for my pile of selvages to make a selvage quilt. THEN folded and cut the required strips.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Those selvages are sooooooo skinny! I've thought about doing something with the selvages. I saw a desk chair that someone had recovered with selvages from fabric and it was adorable. And some of the selvages are adorable! Thanks for the suggestions and for watching. :-) April

[@daisy8297]

OMG, soooo confused 😱 love your quilt though 💕

[@aprilscraftroom]

It helps to be able to follow along with the pattern. :-). I am glad you liked the outcome. :-). Thank you for watching. April

[@kathywimberley452]

April, would you tell me where you got the mat that is on your sewing machine? Thank you in advance!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I got mine from Amazon - there is an affiliate link in the description of the video. It is called the Sew Steady Grid Glider - it makes all those bumps between the machine and the sewing bed all smooth. :-) Thank you for watching. April

[@kathywimberley452]

Thank you for such a quick reply! I will check it out!! Keep up the good videos!!!

[@Kera.S.]

This is one of those patterns where 'Overthinking' becomes my downfall haha

[@PracticallyCreative]

I've seen people put timers up and they give themselves a specific time to fiddle, then they sew it.

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is absolutely a draw back to this pattern. You have to be in a 'go with the flow' mood. :-) April

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is an excellent idea. Thank you for sharing it. :-) April

[@NoOverPaying2023]

My sister , that sewed in mid to late seventies called my mixed nine block this! Mixed nine block…that’s not right. ??

[@laurenmacgregor7826]

What is in the design board so material sticks?

[@aprilscraftroom]

It is flannel. You can also use batting. :-) April

[@nancyprice8206]

Love the shirt, where can I find the svg. TIA….

[@aprilscraftroom]

Etsy

[@nancyprice8206]

@@aprilscraftroom Thank you, I keep looking for new videos from you…😁

[@rosadelossantos1715]

What are the measurements of a fat quarter I'm a beginner

[@aprilscraftroom]

1/4 of a yard

[@giselaa6111]

I also think i have the pattern 😜

[@aprilscraftroom]

You might even have 2! LOL. Thank you for watching. April

[@photographybyday]

Replay

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. 😊 April