Quilt Sizing Made Easy - How to Make a 3-Yard Quilt Smaller!

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @gailcates2941
    @gailcates2941 2 года назад +19

    On the pinwheel plus one I would just make it square by removing the bottom 2 rows. Makes a good size for baby , 45 in square.

    • @trishwinstead28
      @trishwinstead28 2 года назад +3

      This ability to resize and change the Three Yard Quilters makes them so much fun.

  • @cathylombard964
    @cathylombard964 2 года назад +2

    The fabric on all of these quilts call to me. I love baby quilts.

  • @ellensnowdon4052
    @ellensnowdon4052 2 года назад +5

    Fran, so glad you offered these ideas for downsizing. Our church group is doing lap quilts for nursing home patients. Your instructions help adjust your 3 yard patterns to perfect sizes. Thank you!

  • @peggymeathenia8175
    @peggymeathenia8175 2 года назад +3

    When downsizing, there is enough fabric to make a simple 4 or 9 patch doll quilt for baby girls ; a teddy bear or soft toy animal blanket for baby boys. 2. There would be enough fabric for making over the shoulder burp pads backed by flannel. Many useful items could be made with the balance of the 3 yd pattern fabrics. Thanks for the fun video. The kits are beautiful.

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  2 года назад

      Great ideas Peggy! So many possibilities with 3-yard quilts! 💜

  • @barbarawiedrich9699
    @barbarawiedrich9699 2 года назад +8

    Thank you once again for reading my mind. I was just thinking that I can use the extra "blocks" for an after quilt back. Or just add to the stash of fabrics but I think I will be putting them into the backing. Thank you again, you are amazing and so very talented.

  • @esthernormand7991
    @esthernormand7991 2 года назад +2

    Great suggestions. Please use the term “row” for horizontal, and “column” for vertical. Thanks.

  • @lisastreasures
    @lisastreasures 2 года назад

    Great ideas, Fran. I also love elephants. The babies are so precious with their mommas. Thanks for all the ideas. 🩷

  • @joycemackenzie2746
    @joycemackenzie2746 2 года назад +1

    Thanks always looking for fun baby quilts and I have all your books except the new one

  • @kathleenfcpl
    @kathleenfcpl Год назад

    I love your videos! I've watched them all! I finally made my first quilt from one of your patterns. It took me a long time to decide. I made Boxes and Bows with 6 rows each way and 2 borders using fabrics 2 & 3 for a smaller baby quilt measuring. 46"x46". I love it! I'm going to use my leftover yardage as part of my pieced back. Thanks so much for the inspiration

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  Год назад

      How wonderful, Kathleen! So happy to hear it turned out and the creativity you used. Great idea with the leftover fabric as well, very nice 😊

  • @kathyramsay4191
    @kathyramsay4191 2 года назад

    These are perfect for wheelchair size quilts

  • @barbarakennelly1627
    @barbarakennelly1627 2 года назад

    I made the Sew Quick using the choir ladies fabric for my BFF. She sang in the choir at church it reminded me of her so much. I renamed the quilt to "Sing Sister, Sing". It was a Christmas gift several years ago. Thank you for coming up with this idea. I really appreciate it. Will be using your "Fascination" pattern found in the "Magic of 3-Yard Quilts" book. Reduced the number of blocks down to 3 across and 4 down. Will be the perfect size for a wall hanging in my small (674 Square feet) apartment and am doing it in fall fabric. Can hardly wait to see how it comes out. Will be sending a photo of it when done.

  • @sandybruce9092
    @sandybruce9092 Год назад

    Excellent video! Although I am aware about the downsizing (I do it in my head!!!!) these are super tips. Some of the quilt sizes are just a bit too big for what our guild does for our charity (Children’s Advocacy Center for kids in crisis). What I especially liked in this video (and others) is showing what the quilt will look like with the selected fabrics. With my trust iPad I take screen shots so I can remember all the info! Just had a thought - I’m betting that getting 2 of the same fabric kits would work into 3 smaller quilts or maybe just a bit more (something for the maker????!!!!!!).

  • @trishwinstead28
    @trishwinstead28 2 года назад

    How enjoyable! Thanks. I love to think of the wonderful quilts that will be made from these kits and the little darlings who will rest beneath them and perhaps treasure them for years.
    ❤️

  • @chrisb5391
    @chrisb5391 2 года назад

    Thank you for showing us how to downsize a quilt. These ideas will work out for the NICU quilts I want to make.

  • @janereimers3790
    @janereimers3790 2 года назад +2

    I love your patterns! Just looking at the quilts you showed inspires me to start something new. I love your enthusiasm for the fabrics-that’s how I feel about the ones I use. Thanks for a great video, Fran.

  • @sheilahollemanhearne4507
    @sheilahollemanhearne4507 2 года назад +1

    Great ideas & thank you for these tips on how to down size a pattern. Beautiful & precious fabrics, will make wonderful baby quilts or wall hangings for nursery.

  • @8765Patricia
    @8765Patricia 9 месяцев назад

    I am going to make all the pattern shapes but see if I might want to put the blocks together in a way that. I would make wall hangings.

  • @belencardenas3338
    @belencardenas3338 2 месяца назад

    Excellent information. I learned a lot.

  • @marionbartley214
    @marionbartley214 2 года назад +1

    Hello Fran, great video on downsizing quilts. I love that you showed so many great examples. And by taking the two pieces of paper and squaring it up, we can choose whichever pattern we want. Love all the tips looking forward to seeing more of your videos. ❤️

  • @karin0963
    @karin0963 2 года назад

    I love the idea of downsizing your patterns. My coworker is expecting a baby girl this summer and I plan to make a quilt. I'm waiting to find out the nursery theme before I buy fabric. I keep seeing what fabric you sell and I hope I can use some of yours.

  • @donnaperry3816
    @donnaperry3816 2 года назад

    Loved this video. So many good ideas. Thank you for taking the time to show how to downsize. Hope to see you at the Hampton quilt show in February.

  • @stitchinginthebarn8307
    @stitchinginthebarn8307 2 года назад

    Perfect timing! I needed to make a baby quilt & I wanted to make it smaller. I didn't even consider taking off the borders! Thank you!

  • @BeckyMortonWeeks
    @BeckyMortonWeeks 2 года назад +2

    Always great ideas and beautiful fabrics!

  • @lesleymeyers962
    @lesleymeyers962 2 года назад

    Nicely done Fran
    Thank you

  • @maggieptak3783
    @maggieptak3783 2 года назад

    Love your ideas- but love your enthusiasm!!!
    Refreshing!!

  • @pamlacey136
    @pamlacey136 Год назад

    Great video Fran!!

  • @sonjadalglish6544
    @sonjadalglish6544 2 года назад

    Great video. Love your fabric choices and pattern combinations. Thank you.

  • @judyvonk8899
    @judyvonk8899 2 года назад

    Hi Fran! This has inspired me tremendously 🎉great inspiration. Love all your videos ❤

  • @charlenecastaldo3602
    @charlenecastaldo3602 2 года назад

    Great ideas, Fran! Thanks Fabric Cafe crew!

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  2 года назад

      You're welcome, Charlene!

  • @anneacacia8883
    @anneacacia8883 2 года назад

    Very helpful and informative, Fran. Thank you!

  • @cherylbatsche
    @cherylbatsche 2 года назад

    Fantastic video Fran. Great ideas for downsizing a quilt!

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching Cheryl! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @wilycat5290
    @wilycat5290 2 года назад

    Great tips for adjusting quilt sizes 🤩. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

  • @deloresrast8543
    @deloresrast8543 2 года назад

    This is great Fran!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @kayannahufford340
    @kayannahufford340 2 года назад

    Fran thank you. I really enjoyed this video. Your just great.

  • @jenniferrobinson6338
    @jenniferrobinson6338 2 года назад

    Another great show, Fran! And great ideas!

  • @psum6537
    @psum6537 2 года назад

    Another great video,packed full of ideas. Thank you!

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching, Pat!

  • @ruthfreeman864
    @ruthfreeman864 2 года назад

    Also on zebra quilt... remove side and bottom rows...then play with the layout of half sw triangles for a different look

  • @anitanoland9188
    @anitanoland9188 2 года назад +2

    Are any of the fabrics flannel? And is there a difference sewing with flannel?
    So many cute fabrics for a baby quilt or wall hanging for baby’s room! I’m waiting for grand baby #2 in June!!!!! Great ideas and I have time to get started and finish!!!
    Thanks for sharing these beautiful and cute quilt kits!

    • @trishwinstead28
      @trishwinstead28 2 года назад

      I made Tic Tac with a flannel front and back. Because of the added weight of the fabrics I only used a heavy sheet piece as the interior. It is a fabulous weight and quality. Enjoy.

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  2 года назад

      Anita, none of the fabrics featured in the show are flannels, however you certainly could use some in your project!

  • @marykatecurtis9557
    @marykatecurtis9557 2 года назад

    Thanks so much wonderful video 😊

  • @donnadeloach9195
    @donnadeloach9195 2 года назад +1

    Could you show us the backing you have on the quilts?

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  2 года назад +1

      Yes we'll try and do that more often. Thanks Donna!

    • @genisehancock5248
      @genisehancock5248 2 года назад

      Love the examples in the different fabrics!! Thx

  • @jashvantbhaidarji8734
    @jashvantbhaidarji8734 Год назад

    I also make this type but i have no such your type of febric give me link to buy febric ad like as you use in this creation i from india gujrat

  • @lajuaneveritt3296
    @lajuaneveritt3296 2 года назад

    Is the fabric cotton or flannel?

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  2 года назад

      Hi LaJuan! All of our fabric is 100% cotton!

  • @suepittman6864
    @suepittman6864 Год назад

    Can you provide a link on how to UPSIZE

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  Год назад

      Hi Sue! We are planning to do a video on that very topic! In the meantime, all of our books include instructions on how to upsize the patterns to a twin and queen/king! Hope that helps.

  • @cherylwilliams42
    @cherylwilliams42 2 года назад

    I’m the opposite. I’m always trying to make it larger.

  • @tonialtman3727
    @tonialtman3727 2 года назад

    Make the full quilt and cut in half. = two quilts

  • @sherrymaylee8755
    @sherrymaylee8755 2 года назад

    regarding elephants the trunk needs to be up for good luck.

  • @audreyderby5926
    @audreyderby5926 2 года назад

    I need them LARGER, not smaller. I never make a quilt smaller than queen...95 x 108

  • @maiafelidae
    @maiafelidae 2 года назад

    I thought this was about mini quilts. The thumbnail picture is misleading. 😔

    • @FabricCafe
      @FabricCafe  2 года назад +1

      We're so sorry about that 😞 It is in fact about how to take a quilt pattern and make it into a smaller size.

  • @T_i_n_a_
    @T_i_n_a_ 2 года назад

    🤍💛🤍