Kimberly, one thing i appreciate about your tutorials is your dedication to accuracy. I watch other youtube quilt tutorials but i always come back to you because of your consistency in doing and teaching. Like in this tutorial on the details on accurate cutting. Thanks for taking the time to show us your tips!! Thanks also for being SO DETAILED!! Is so appreciated!! You have taught me SO much!!
That is so cute using the Sweetwater fabrics...and what a quick pattern to put together. I have used their "Vintage" mini charms for placemats. This quilt reminds me of the 50s!
I cannot thank you enough Kim for all the free, easy patterns you give us!!! I’m excited because this is a pattern I can use for any fabric that is sold as a precut!
This quilt just goes to prove you don't have to make a gazillion HSTs to make a lovely quilt. Sometimes simple is best. Thanks Kimberly. Joining the pinning team.
@@robertaarrowsmith2860 I'm with you on the cutting!! I did a project from Gudrun Erla's RUclips that used up leftover Honey Bun strips so having these 1.5" left would work great. Or as @Shelly Richards said above-use them for crumb blocks-which I've been on a roll making :)
Team pin for sure! I've learned the hard way that I need to pin all of the intersections. It takes more time but, for me, the results are sooo much better that it's worth it.
For the longest, I did not pin, but after watching your videos (from waaaay back), I started that practice and I have to say, I get a much more precise finish. So I am now Team Pin!
Thank you for another great tutorial and free pattern Kimberly and FQS. I’m definitely Team Pinning. I’m always amazed when quilters are able to get such perfect intersections without pinning. But it’s pinning for me! See you next time.
I was gifted a huge box of 80’s era poly pillow stuffing. I’ve been chopping up my tiny scraps of batting and fabric with my rotary cutter and adding those crumbs to my free pillow stuffing. No one knows but me what’s in those pet beds and pet toys and it keeps it from going in the trash.
I almost never pin and almost all my points are perfect. I'd probably use a jelly roll instead of a charm pack. Sew 4 half-lengths together, then subcut into 2.5" lengths. Once you have several variations done, use 4 different subcuts to create the block.
Cost wise the Mini Charm packs are better choice plus using a jelly roll involves more cutting. I think Kimberly is making this a quick and easy quilt.
Actually when you figure cost per yard, mini charms are more expensive. Yes there's a bit more cutting, but the sewing is much quicker, plus then you wouldn't need to cut down layer cakes into mini charms. I guess it depends on what you prefer to do. I know it would be much faster for me with the jelly roll method. Even cutting 2.5" strips from a layer cake and sewing sets would be faster for me than a huge mess of mini charms. If you're planning a quilt larger than this lap quilt, the impact would be even greater. By no means am I saying this was a wrong method, merely stating there is an alternate method some may wish to consider.
@@shellyrichards7455 I was talking about the overall price. Four Mini Charms are a lot cheaper than a jelly roll. But we each do it how we choose. Kimberly's goal is to give us projects that are quick and not very expensive.
I definitely pin seam intersections. Buying mini charms is so addictive but expensive. I’ll use a layer cake plus mini charms and charm packs from coordinating fabric lines to make a scrappy quilt.
Small scraps put out in basket for birds to use in nest building. Also fill suet feeders with scraps and hang in tree. Watch the birds gather scraps for nesting.
Very cute, easy pattern. I pin more than I used to. I guess I’ve gotten more into quality than quantity. Being careful matching makes such a difference.
I pin at the intersections to keep crisp lines as needed. Otherwise usually no pinning. As a former clothing sewer less pins and removing them as I go was new to me. I learned to sew over pins and rarely if ever broke a needle back in the day!!
I'm 74 and have been sewing all my life. I was taught to sew over pins. Always have and have never had one problem. Never have understood why people are so afraid of sewing over pins.
She is needing the layer cake for the 8.5” square. So, instead of having leftover layer cake squares you can use them for the extra 2.5” squares needed.
Hello Glenda! We didn't want to open up another Mini Charm Pack to only use a few of the squares, so we opted to cut them from left over Layer Cake squares. You can certainly choose to get another Mini Charm Pack and save the Layer Cake squares for future projects!
Kimberly, one could also use the original Stripology Ruler, for you only have to lift the ruler after cutting the strips and turn it to them make the second cut for the 2.5 squares. I’m a big fan of pinning.
Sometimes I pin, and sometimes I don’t. If I am matching seams or trying not to cut off tips (like in flying geese), then I pin. I also tend to pin when I add borders so I don’t stretch the fabric. If I am just straight stitching squares, strips or rectangles together, I don’t pin. Cute pattern. Thank you so much for providing so many free patterns and videos!
Thank you so much for being so generous and offering free patterns. This is so cute and looks super easy. Hahahaha, sometimes I pin and sometimes I don't.
Huge Thank you to you and your team! I'm learning so much. I got clappers and now I can't imagine not having them. I tried triangle paper... I'm stuck. Be safe and keep sharing and teaching ❤❤❤❤
I really appreciate that you showed so many steps - like how you sort and choose your A/B groups of fabrics from a layer cake. Every suggestion of how others do things is nice to know!
Very nice! I just got 2 big orders form you where I ordered lots of mini charm packs in similar colour values as I just wanted a little sample of the fabric lines, but I had no plan. Now I have a plan:) Thank you! I am Team Pin!
I pin at intersections for sure. What a fun quilt! It might be interesting to use 3 different mini charm packs with similar colors, along with the one matching the layer cake, to get a more scrappy look!
Whenever I use a layer cake, charm pack, Kelly roll, etc. I always add in at least 1, but usually several coordinating fabrics from different lines for a scrappier look.
I pin all my seams. Also, I press my blocks and trim if necessary. I love this quilt pattern. I thank you for all the beautiful free patterns and tutorials. As I am on SS my funds are limited for necessities . I have loads of fabric to use. I edited this message. 👍😊💕
I pin lightly when there are a lot of intersections. When I have pinked precuts, I measure them 1st to see if they were cut to measure peak to peak or valley to valley. Seems there is no standard. Saves trimming and frustration.
It's a really sweet quilt. I love the gingham look. And yes, our sewing rooms should be as cute as possible. It's very inspiring that way. Thank you for the toot.
team pinny most of the time - always when matching seams, but chain piecing certain lengths - i don't. those strips can be used for clothesline baskets - anything 3/4" to 1" wide. love the mason jar decoration idea - particularly for Christmas fabrics! thanks for another great tutorial.
Thank you so much for showing this method of organizing the block and chain piecing! I am just teaching myself to piece by machine. Years ago when I learned hand piecing I was taught to look at blocks in horizontal rows. I am interested in making doll and mini quilts. Your methods will translate very well in my journey. Thank you again!
I too save my tiny scraps (batting too) for stuffing dog/cat beds & use the ones big enough for crumb blocks. Have made 2 big quilts this year just from crumbs! Sew fun to use throw away scraps & do something useful! I would have used Kimberly's scraps for my crumbs!
It depends on what I am doing, but I do pin quite a bit! Especially when I am joining the rows together for making my tops. This is gorgeous in the Christmas colors, but I definitely see it scrappy! 💜 Thanks for sharing, and happy quilting! 🧵💜
Kimberly, one thing i appreciate about your tutorials is your dedication to accuracy. I watch other youtube quilt tutorials but i always come back to you because of your consistency in doing and teaching. Like in this tutorial on the details on accurate cutting. Thanks for taking the time to show us your tips!! Thanks also for being SO DETAILED!! Is so appreciated!! You have taught me SO much!!
Me, too!
That is so cute using the Sweetwater fabrics...and what a quick pattern to put together. I have used their "Vintage" mini charms for placemats. This quilt reminds me of the 50s!
I cannot thank you enough Kim for all the free, easy patterns you give us!!! I’m excited because this is a pattern I can use for any fabric that is sold as a precut!
I am team pinning because of you Kimberly.
Same!
This quilt just goes to prove you don't have to make a gazillion HSTs to make a lovely quilt.
Sometimes simple is best. Thanks Kimberly. Joining the pinning team.
You can use those strips for paper crafts, or sew the ends together to make fabric yarn balls and crochet them to make cute rugs or pet pads
How do you do that Marcy? Do you sew them first and then crochet them?
I make string blocks and crumb blocks. Anything that is at least 3/4" I'll utilize in a scrap block. Anything smaller can be used to stuff a pet bed.
Great idea!
I would probably cut the 8.5 square so I had 1.5 strips left over for another project as well. But I thought the scraps in a jar was a cute idea.
@@robertaarrowsmith2860 I'm with you on the cutting!! I did a project from Gudrun Erla's RUclips that used up leftover Honey Bun strips so having these 1.5" left would work great. Or as @Shelly Richards said above-use them for crumb blocks-which I've been on a roll making :)
Team pin for sure! I've learned the hard way that I need to pin all of the intersections. It takes more time but, for me, the results are sooo much better that it's worth it.
Me, too. I've also learned the hard way. My Longarmer is very impressed with my "junctions" .
For the longest, I did not pin, but after watching your videos (from waaaay back), I started that practice and I have to say, I get a much more precise finish. So I am now Team Pin!
Since watching you I’m team pin it really makes a difference!
Thank you for another great tutorial and free pattern Kimberly and FQS. I’m definitely Team Pinning. I’m always amazed when quilters are able to get such perfect intersections without pinning. But it’s pinning for me! See you next time.
I was gifted a huge box of 80’s era poly pillow stuffing. I’ve been chopping up my tiny scraps of batting and fabric with my rotary cutter and adding those crumbs to my free pillow stuffing. No one knows but me what’s in those pet beds and pet toys and it keeps it from going in the trash.
I'm Team Pinner! I get better results when I pin! Love the gingham-y look to this quilt! Thank you! 🥰
I used to not pin, but after watching your tutorials I now pin and I have noticed a lot better results. Thanks.
Not a pinner most to the time. Love the quilt!! Thanks for sharing.
I almost never pin and almost all my points are perfect.
I'd probably use a jelly roll instead of a charm pack. Sew 4 half-lengths together, then subcut into 2.5" lengths. Once you have several variations done, use 4 different subcuts to create the block.
Brilliant!
Shelly, I’m with you! Jelly roll strip sets all the way! 🌸 Nice layout. I just enjoy streamlining the process. 🌷
Cost wise the Mini Charm packs are better choice plus using a jelly roll involves more cutting. I think Kimberly is making this a quick and easy quilt.
Actually when you figure cost per yard, mini charms are more expensive. Yes there's a bit more cutting, but the sewing is much quicker, plus then you wouldn't need to cut down layer cakes into mini charms. I guess it depends on what you prefer to do. I know it would be much faster for me with the jelly roll method. Even cutting 2.5" strips from a layer cake and sewing sets would be faster for me than a huge mess of mini charms. If you're planning a quilt larger than this lap quilt, the impact would be even greater.
By no means am I saying this was a wrong method, merely stating there is an alternate method some may wish to consider.
@@shellyrichards7455 I was talking about the overall price. Four Mini Charms are a lot cheaper than a jelly roll. But we each do it how we choose. Kimberly's goal is to give us projects that are quick and not very expensive.
I pin now, but I used to not. My prices are much nicer now that I do pin. I was a skeptic, but I’m a believer now! Thanks Kimberley. 👏🏻💕👏🏻
you can tie those strips on a wreath form for decoration.
! Great Idea
I'm a non-pinner. Plus I fingerpress as I go. Nice pattern.
I’m team, no pinning. Very cute quilt and fun tutorial.👍🏻
I am a pinner! I love seeing a tutorial on Tuesday!! Thank you so much!!
I definitely pin seam intersections. Buying mini charms is so addictive but expensive. I’ll use a layer cake plus mini charms and charm packs from coordinating fabric lines to make a scrappy quilt.
I am not a pinner. Great job today. Thiz is the most relaxed I have ever seen you! Thanks for all you do.
the scraps are great for stuffing stuffed animals, dog toys, dog beds, pin cushions or pillows!
And that inch and a half strip will make lots of fun stuff too. :D
I am team pinning. I have much better blocks when I pin. You tutorials have taught me so much. Thank you so much.
Thanks Kimberly ❤️
And just when I thought I could get my projects under control! Going to add this to my list. I'm part of team pinning!
Kimberly, I love the way you teach. You always give us such great tips that new quilters, like me, would not think about. Thank you!
Debbie, are you from Australia? I had a Friend from Australia when we lived in Kuwait but I've lost her and have been looking for several years. ❤💕🇺🇸
Definitely Team Pinner
Small scraps put out in basket for birds to use in nest building. Also fill suet feeders with scraps and hang in tree. Watch the birds gather scraps for nesting.
Kimberly your awesome 🤩 beautiful 😍 quilt.
Very cute, easy pattern. I pin more than I used to. I guess I’ve gotten more into quality than quantity. Being careful matching makes such a difference.
Great tip moving ruler up, not to side!
I pin at the intersections to keep crisp lines as needed. Otherwise usually no pinning. As a former clothing sewer less pins and removing them as I go was new to me. I learned to sew over pins and rarely if ever broke a needle back in the day!!
I'm 74 and have been sewing all my life. I was taught to sew over pins. Always have and have never had one problem. Never have understood why people are so afraid of sewing over pins.
Why can't you just get more mini charm packs that use them instead of cutting them out of the layer cake?
I am wondering the same thing.
She is needing the layer cake for the 8.5” square. So, instead of having leftover layer cake squares you can use them for the extra 2.5” squares needed.
@@zblgran944 But she cut a bunch of 2 1/2" sq. out of some of the layer cake.
Can always use the extra layer cake for another project. Just saying 😁
Cutting is the part of quilting that I don’t like! I say purchase tons of mini charm packs!!! 😂
Hello Glenda! We didn't want to open up another Mini Charm Pack to only use a few of the squares, so we opted to cut them from left over Layer Cake squares. You can certainly choose to get another Mini Charm Pack and save the Layer Cake squares for future projects!
I didn't pin, however I now pin. I see the excellent results that you got. Thank you for all you do
Kimberly, one could also use the original Stripology Ruler, for you only have to lift the ruler after cutting the strips and turn it to them make the second cut for the 2.5 squares. I’m a big fan of pinning.
You can cut those scraps into equal lengths and tie time onto a length of thick twine. It makes a cute rustic bunting.
Such a cute, quick pattern! I'm a non-pinner 95% of the time, sometimes I'll pin borders but that's about it. Thx FQS team for all you do ! 💖
I am a pinner! And I've learned a few tricks from you about it, so thanks Kimberly!
I am on Team pin! 😃 Thanks, Kimberly! I can’t wait to make this quilt!
Sometimes I pin, and sometimes I don’t. If I am matching seams or trying not to cut off tips (like in flying geese), then I pin. I also tend to pin when I add borders so I don’t stretch the fabric. If I am just straight stitching squares, strips or rectangles together, I don’t pin. Cute pattern. Thank you so much for providing so many free patterns and videos!
Thank you for the very cute free pattern and especially for the tutorial! So generous! Love FQS! I am on Team Pin! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Thank you so much for being so generous and offering free patterns. This is so cute and looks super easy.
Hahahaha, sometimes I pin and sometimes I don't.
Team PIN all the way, thanks for this tutorial
Fabric & Pattern are so cute!
Team Pin and Team Glue.
CUTE Quilt, Kimberly. Love your way of sewing the squares together.
I always pin I find I’m more accurate when I do so. Good video thank you
Thank you for these tutorials. I have learned to cut accurately now and solved my past headaches.
Love the fabric! Love the pattern! Pin all the way!!
That pin holder would be a great sew sampler gift. Just saying hee hee
You could also take the strips And tie them to string and make those rag ribbon banners/Garland
I really enjoyed this. It was my first time watching you
So cute! I’m mostly no pin but on occasion I revert back to the way I was taught and pin. Thank you!
I could never pin as much as you do 📍. Cute quilt. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕
I love this one! Thanks for giving us so many wonderful free patterns and tutorials! FQS is the best ❤️
Your trick for organizing and chain piecing the mini charms into a larger block is so clever!
Thanks for the free patterns!
Can’t wait to try this one.
Huge Thank you to you and your team! I'm learning so much. I got clappers and now I can't imagine not having them. I tried triangle paper... I'm stuck. Be safe and keep sharing and teaching ❤❤❤❤
Those scraps good for string blocks.i use down to 3/4".
I generally do not pin and if I do, not as much as Kimberly does! I appreciate her accuracy and I always learn something! Thanks!
I like to pin, I think of pins as handlebars and I’m driving home with perfection!
I really appreciate that you showed so many steps - like how you sort and choose your A/B groups of fabrics from a layer cake. Every suggestion of how others do things is nice to know!
I am totally a pinner. The longer the seam, the more pins I use.
Thanks! 👌💖😇
Que lindo todo y que trabajo que haces más bonito te veo siempre 😍
Sew cute! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!
Very nice! I just got 2 big orders form you where I ordered lots of mini charm packs in similar colour values as I just wanted a little sample of the fabric lines, but I had no plan. Now I have a plan:) Thank you! I am Team Pin!
Very easy and beautiful! Thanks!
I pin at intersections for sure. What a fun quilt! It might be interesting to use 3 different mini charm packs with similar colors, along with the one matching the layer cake, to get a more scrappy look!
Whenever I use a layer cake, charm pack, Kelly roll, etc. I always add in at least 1, but usually several coordinating fabrics from different lines for a scrappier look.
I pin all my seams. Also, I press my blocks and trim if necessary. I love this quilt pattern. I thank you for all the beautiful free patterns and tutorials. As I am on SS my funds are limited for necessities . I have loads of fabric to use. I edited this message. 👍😊💕
I am team pinning! Works the best for me. Thanks for another free pattern with a great tutorial. Blessings and take care.
Nice demo for using Mini charm packs!
You should tie those strips of fabric on a wire wreath form.
Love this!
Team Pinner here! My DBF watched this video with me this morning. 😀
Such a cute project! And team pinner.🙂
I pin lightly when there are a lot of intersections.
When I have pinked precuts, I measure them 1st to see if they were cut to measure peak to peak or valley to valley. Seems there is no standard. Saves trimming and frustration.
Such a lovely quilt. Thanks for sharing!
Team Pinny!!
It's a really sweet quilt. I love the gingham look. And yes, our sewing rooms should be as cute as possible. It's very inspiring that way. Thank you for the toot.
You could also use those leftover strips to make those fabric balls you demonstrated in your video last week!
I go through phases. Currently I am a pinner! Cute quilt!
Team Pin always! Thank you for the tips on chain piecing. I've been using it more and more.
I use very few pins. I “sew and hope”! 😉
team pinny most of the time - always when matching seams, but chain piecing certain lengths - i don't. those strips can be used for clothesline baskets - anything 3/4" to 1" wide. love the mason jar decoration idea - particularly for Christmas fabrics! thanks for another great tutorial.
I am a pinner, unless the seam is very short. Love this pattern. I think I need another Christmas quilt ;)
Very good tips for a newbie like me....Thank You!
I am team non-pinning on small piecing! This looks like a fun pattern to work on as a leader and ender!
Team pin!❤️ love this pattern!👍🏻
Thank you so much for showing this method of organizing the block and chain piecing! I am just teaching myself to piece by machine. Years ago when I learned hand piecing I was taught to look at blocks in horizontal rows. I am interested in making doll and mini quilts. Your methods will translate very well in my journey. Thank you again!
Love this pattern, Kim - thanks so much!
Very cute quilt it could be a picnic quilt or a table topper.
Team pin....love the quilt ! Thank you for the video 😊❤️❤️
Can’t wait to make this quilt!
Love this quilt, thank you for great instructions! Hey those scrapes can be used to make dog beds or for a rug down the road. ❤️
I too save my tiny scraps (batting too) for stuffing dog/cat beds & use the ones big enough for crumb blocks. Have made 2 big quilts this year just from crumbs! Sew fun to use throw away scraps & do something useful! I would have used Kimberly's scraps for my crumbs!
It depends on what I am doing, but I do pin quite a bit! Especially when I am joining the rows together for making my tops. This is gorgeous in the Christmas colors, but I definitely see it scrappy! 💜
Thanks for sharing, and happy quilting! 🧵💜
I love this pattern. The colors are beautiful and this could easily be given as a Christmas gift to someone you love.
Love this quilt!
Definitely "team pin" since I'm a beginner!