Wonderful information for this newbie. I heard the words like "charm", "jelly roll" etc. but never really knew what they were. This video was very helpful. Also, loved the easy explanation on yardage etc. Thank you so much.
I am planning on making my son and his fiancée a quilt as a wedding gift. I have fabrics for the quilt top. I had my heart set on a certain backing fabric but couldn’t find it in stock anywhere I looked online. In your video you said Etsy was a good place to find specific fabrics. I paused the video, found and purchased what I had been hunting for in less than 5 minutes. Thank you so much for the great info!
Jordan Fabrics is also a great place to buy fabric. Donna Jordan as well as Jenny Doan of the Missouri Star Quilt Company also have some great videos on making quilts (and other goods, but mostly quilts).
I'm glad for some highlights on buying material for quilting. I never know what to look Foret alone what I want to make. And the quilt backing and batting. Thank you for your information
Being a newer quilter I really appreciate your videos like these ….I have bought way too much fabric in the past. Getting better but not there yet. Thank you for putting the time in these!
Thanks so much. Such great info in a relatively short time. Will utilize a lot of your information. I'm a long time clothing sewer and wanted to make the step into Quilting, hence this Video was perfect for what I needed. Wish me good sewing..
I use EQuilter as well, and Shabby Fabrics. Excellent prices, wonderful customer service and prompt shipping. Living in Australia, I really appreciate those things 🤗
I started out buying "generic" fabric because I was "learning" and didn't consider myself a "quilter" yet. So many mistakes were compounded because the fabric was thin, moved, bad weave....I am just now getting more confidence to buy better fabric, names, designers. I don't know if I can "feel" yet. I agree on the whites. I have that problem this week--only one row of sashing and none to be found. I also found mixing "charms" is not good. Never heard that they are not the same either. So much to learn.
I found additional fabric that I needed on Etsy when I ran out making a baby quilt. I looked locally and it was gone, but a shop had what I needed on Etsy. Also you might find last years fabric lines there.
So much good information, thank you!! I've been a little overwhelmed by all the pre-cut terms. Love that you gave us the names, sizes, prices and uses. As a newbie I'm grateful and I even took notes! 😁
Erica, thank you for putting all this information together. Some I already knew but to have it all on one video for a resource is just so good. The fabric shop recommendations is much needed. I value good quality fabric too. Love your channel.
I recently purchased your Winterberry pattern and chose a red fabric from my local Joann's. I accidentally spilled some water on the fabric after I made the star block, and to my horror, the red bled into the white. I wanted to cry! Then I saw you had the same issue and felt so much better. I only have the mittens to make and then stitch the quilt top together and put on the backing, and then into my tub it will go. Thank you for documenting your journey with saving your quilt! I'm so glad there's a way to save mine. I appreciate all your quilting content, thank you so much!
Oh you are so lucky. Here in Australia we would typically pay at least twice that price if not more. I guess the extra cost we incur is for postage and packaging. I have always loves your choice of fabrics. AND I definitely have fabric envy (your shelves look amazing) Thanks for sharing and stay safe.👍🏻
I’m making a queen sized rail fence quilt with three jelly rolls. They have enough for the top and binding. I love that vintage picnic print!! Would love to see the whole line. Now I’ll have to look those up. 🥴 Precuts and all the names was confusing when I first started quilting. I love white print on print for my background and sometimes my backing. I rarely use total solids. I thought it was great that you explained that there are many shades of white. Thank you for such a thorough explanation. I love precuts! 👩🌾💛🌻😊
Fat quarter shop also has a bolt discount. You just put in comments box "bolt discount please" they figure it and adjust you order. Some other's may too so don't be afraid to ask. You didn't mention that some precuts I am thinking of the charm packs I have ordered lately have more than one print to them. Lori Holt's fabric precuts have different names so just read the description. Thanks for the great video Erica I went out to Catching stitches subscribed and then to your site love love the Farmhouse fall and CherBerry patterns..... Had to place a order!!!!!! Love ya hugs from Minnesota
Great information, even for us not so young quilters 😜. I just went to the Catching Stitches web site. Spent way too much and I’m so excited. Tfs. 👏🏻💕👏🏻
Very informative Erica! Love your choice of fabriçs. At a nearby shop where I live they had Moda white with a light pattern on a long tube roll at 2.00 a yard. Wasn't quite 45 inches but rather 42in. I got 3 yards but wished I got more for backing. Might go back and get more..😏 👍🐾🐈
The prices here in Canada, are way more for precuts! Prices have more than doubled here, since I started quilting back in 2000.... Layer Cakes and Jelly rolls by Moda are $60 each...Charm Square Packs about $16-$18.... Our group has missed going down to the States for our supplies, as we are 5 min. from the border.. and a good 50 minute drive to Bellingham...so under an hour! Border still closed for us....but look forward to heading down soon... The Tuesday Morning Store has good pricing on a small selection of precuts.
Hi Erica - Awesome detailed video. Great info. Will be checking out the links you provided. You have an amazing fabric stash. Lots of years in the making I’m sure!!! Glad to learn about the Moda Bake Shop site. Thanks for taking time to put all this together. You are the best.
I remember when charm packs were $5 “back in the day” 😂. And you should check out Green Fairy Quilts. I hate to give up my secret, but they carry Moda and Riley Blake precuts. If I can get a jelly roll from a new line for $30, I’m in. They’ve been my go to for Aurifil and precuts for years.
The one drawback on pre-cuts is the cost per yard you are paying. They have many advantages I agree, but you do pay for the convenience and the variety.
@@erica_arndt me too! And it’s not excessively more money. A layer cake is about 2.75 yards total and about $40 in the US. That’s only roughly $10 more than 2.75 yards of the same print, which is definitely worth it to me. The smallest amount you can buy is usually a quarter yard (once I found a shop offering 1/8 of a yard strips) and buying 42 mostly different 1/4 yards would be very expensive. It is more fabric of course but also does not offer the versatility of a layer cake square since it’s only 9” long.
Great info on all the fabrics! And I’m always searching for your white fabric info on your other videos... now I should find it easily with this video... (when I lose that written info!😁😁)
Wish you would update this video to reflect the current prices, which went up a lot! I will use up what fabric I have in my stash and then will put my machine on sale. I can't afford fabric now. They took all the joy out of shopping for patterns and being able to purchase the fabric for it even living under the poverty line. $11 to $20 a yard, + taxes and shipping online is to double the price of a yard. Local small shops are $5 to $12 more for a yard. All fabric went up in price during Covid! Precuts are are way expensive. $50 to $65 a jelly roll is crazy!
PFD on stands for "prepared for dying". It lacks the chemicals used in the finishing of fabric that can interfere with the dying process. I use it to dye fabric in flesh colors for my cloth dolls.
Yes, that is correct. I love the 9900-97 though so I use it anyway. I do make sure to wash my quilts with a color catcher for the first few times just to be safe!
Enjoy your videos. I also like Villa Rosa, they are super nice. I also use Keepsake quilting, they have some good deals too. I've learned most everything from utube and have made around 15 quilts while staying home from the covid pandemic.
Where did you get shelfs youhsve fabric on? Like them. ❤ thank you for video. Ooo Hancock's of Paducah Kentucky is where I buy alot of my fabric. I will check your resources out💟
Thanks for make such an informative video. I’m a newbie to quilting and I love your room set up, those are my goals! I would love to win that flexible light, would love to get back into doing cross stitch again and that looks like it would be easier to see.
Hi, yes, the 97 is a creamier white, the 98 is a bit more bright white. The 97 is also a PDF meaning it's prepared for dying so it an haver a tendency to take bleed dye a bit more than other whites, but I still use it and love it :) Just use a color catcher when washing!
Great video, Erica! You explained everything thoroughly. I make a lot of project and other bags and love using precuts, especially mini and charm size packs. The charm packs (5x5) are actually the most economical for what I do as I use 2 1/2” squares and I can get four out of every piece. So now I have to ask - you don’t have any Blackbird Designs fabric laying around you want to sell, do you? I am always on the lookout for some of it! Thanks for a great video! 😊
Erica - I have noticed that you use check prints in almost every quilt. I love them - especially the checks printed on the diagonal. Do you buy any of those by the bolt? Or do you just end up with so many from all the far quarter bundles you buy? Your fave designers seem to use similar colors in their fabric lines. So do my fave designers. So would it make sense to "stock up" on checks that go with the colors ways we use?
Hi, I don't but I should! I love using the gingham for bindings, and I have bought yardage of it here and there. But I should probably just invest in a bolt!
It is very difficult ( which I know is not a surprise) to find the Nantucket fabric. Do you recommend and other line for the quilt you made with that fabric?
Wow I was surprised that your top three places to buy fabric were my favs! I wasn’t familiar with the fourth. I have very good luck selling OOP fabric on Etsy. Not crazy about all the fees but I have to consider that when listing.
Erica this is a fantastic video! Thank you! 😊 I love the quilt on the wall behind you. Can you tell me the pattern for it? Also, do you have a video where you explain how to choose vertical or horizontal seams for the backing? I end up with more fabric than needed. There's not a good video out there that takes you all the way through the backing process. Thanks, you're a great teacher 😀
Wonderful information for this newbie. I heard the words like "charm", "jelly roll" etc. but never really knew what they were. This video was very helpful. Also, loved the easy explanation on yardage etc. Thank you so much.
Thank you for this great video about precuts and yardage etc. Very informative. I am new at all this.
I am planning on making my son and his fiancée a quilt as a wedding gift. I have fabrics for the quilt top. I had my heart set on a certain backing fabric but couldn’t find it in stock anywhere I looked online. In your video you said Etsy was a good place to find specific fabrics. I paused the video, found and purchased what I had been hunting for in less than 5 minutes. Thank you so much for the great info!
Jordan Fabrics is also a great place to buy fabric. Donna Jordan as well as Jenny Doan of the Missouri Star Quilt Company also have some great videos on making quilts (and other goods, but mostly quilts).
I love the quality of Jordan Fabrics, they just feel wonderful. They are a bit pricey, but sew worth it.
Jordan Fabrics puts together their own precuts and some kits as well. Their cutting, done by co-owner Matt Jordan (Donna’s husband), is the best.
I love to see and touch the fabrics. This video helped thanks. hugs Terrie
So,so enjoyed today's info on yardage!!!!! Love, love your vidios.
Hi, Erica. When discussing yardage for backings, you forgot to mention 108" fabric. I usually buy 3 yards and I love that I don't need to piece it.
I agree! And sometimes it can be a LOT cheaper than 42" wide fabric!
I'm glad for some highlights on buying material for quilting. I never know what to look Foret alone what I want to make. And the quilt backing and batting. Thank you for your information
Another great place is Hancock Fabrics in Paducah KY
Thanks for the break down… that was very helpful
Mahalo Erica, for all the wonderful information for a 75 year old newbe!
Very informative. You mentioned places to buy fabric that I had not heard of. Thanks.
Being a newer quilter I really appreciate your videos like these ….I have bought way too much fabric in the past. Getting better but not there yet. Thank you for putting the time in these!
I recently found "Southern Fabrics", they have great prices on all precuts.
Always good information and extra entertainment by your kitty in the background. Thanks and please keep the videos coming.
There are honey buns as well. 1 1/2 inch strips.
Thanks so much. Such great info in a relatively short time. Will utilize a lot of your information. I'm a long time clothing sewer and wanted to make the step into Quilting, hence this Video was perfect for what I needed. Wish me good sewing..
I use EQuilter as well, and Shabby Fabrics. Excellent prices, wonderful customer service and prompt shipping. Living in Australia, I really appreciate those things 🤗
I just enjoy looking at your backdrops. You have one of the prettiest TH-cam quilting sets.
So organized, I love the cheery vibe of your studio!
Thank you. Your explanation of all the options better to understand.
It's nice to see Jack to besides yourself
Very nice, concise info…always wonderful to watch!
I started out buying "generic" fabric because I was "learning" and didn't consider myself a "quilter" yet. So many mistakes were compounded because the fabric was thin, moved, bad weave....I am just now getting more confidence to buy better fabric, names, designers. I don't know if I can "feel" yet. I agree on the whites. I have that problem this week--only one row of sashing and none to be found. I also found mixing "charms" is not good. Never heard that they are not the same either. So much to learn.
I found additional fabric that I needed on Etsy when I ran out making a baby quilt. I looked locally and it was gone, but a shop had what I needed on Etsy. Also you might find last years fabric lines there.
I love the pre-cuts because I have Parkinson and it makes it easier for me not having to cut so much.
So much good information, thank you!! I've been a little overwhelmed by all the pre-cut terms. Love that you gave us the names, sizes, prices and uses. As a newbie I'm grateful and I even took notes! 😁
Thank you Erica for this one. It is so helpful! I'll probably watch it again at least twice.
Erica, thank you for putting all this information together. Some I already knew but to have it all on one video for a resource is just so good. The fabric shop recommendations is much needed. I value good quality fabric too. Love your channel.
Great video. Please do video on how you store your different size fabrics ( bins, where to get comic boards, etc)
Such a helpful video! You are a wonderful instructor. Thank you.
I recently purchased your Winterberry pattern and chose a red fabric from my local Joann's. I accidentally spilled some water on the fabric after I made the star block, and to my horror, the red bled into the white. I wanted to cry! Then I saw you had the same issue and felt so much better. I only have the mittens to make and then stitch the quilt top together and put on the backing, and then into my tub it will go. Thank you for documenting your journey with saving your quilt! I'm so glad there's a way to save mine. I appreciate all your quilting content, thank you so much!
Hi, just new to this world of crafting and quilting so this information is invaluable. Thank you.
Oh you are so lucky. Here in Australia we would typically pay at least twice that price if not more. I guess the extra cost we incur is for postage and packaging. I have always loves your choice of fabrics. AND I definitely have fabric envy (your shelves look amazing) Thanks for sharing and stay safe.👍🏻
I agree totally. Wish our jelly rolls were at those prices.
Couldn't wait to see this. I will look at Catching Stitches.thanks
Really good video. Lots of valuable info.
I’m making a queen sized rail fence quilt with three jelly rolls. They have enough for the top and binding. I love that vintage picnic print!! Would love to see the whole line. Now I’ll have to look those up. 🥴 Precuts and all the names was confusing when I first started quilting. I love white print on print for my background and sometimes my backing. I rarely use total solids. I thought it was great that you explained that there are many shades of white. Thank you for such a thorough explanation. I love precuts! 👩🌾💛🌻😊
Fat quarter shop also has a bolt discount. You just put in comments box "bolt discount please" they figure it and adjust you order. Some other's may too so don't be afraid to ask. You didn't mention that some precuts I am thinking of the charm packs I have ordered lately have more than one print to them. Lori Holt's fabric precuts have different names so just read the description. Thanks for the great video Erica I went out to Catching stitches subscribed and then to your site love love the Farmhouse fall and CherBerry patterns..... Had to place a order!!!!!! Love ya hugs from Minnesota
Great information, even for us not so young quilters 😜. I just went to the Catching Stitches web site. Spent way too much and I’m so excited. Tfs. 👏🏻💕👏🏻
Great explanation for beginners!
It would be nice if Canadian prices even came close to yours! They’re DOUBL in most cases, especially precits
I also shop online at Jordan Fabrics - great tutorials and email notification of sales; sometimes up to 35% off!
Your video is very informative and easy to understand. I’ll be saving this one. Thanks so much!
Yes, Jordan Fabrics is also a great online quilting fabric resource. Thank you for this video. Every little bit helps 😊👍💕
Thank you Erica for all this useful info 😊
This is one of the most helpful videos I have watched!! Well done 👍🏻.
Very informative Erica! Love your choice of fabriçs. At a nearby shop where I live they had Moda white with a light pattern on a long tube roll at 2.00 a yard. Wasn't quite 45 inches but rather 42in. I got 3 yards but wished I got more for backing. Might go back and get more..😏 👍🐾🐈
Thank you for all the info , I current buy from all except catching stitches and I will give them a try.
Thank you so much for this! I love precuts, but I never know how much to buy for a quilt or other projects.
The prices here in Canada, are way more for precuts! Prices have more than doubled here, since I started quilting back in 2000.... Layer Cakes and Jelly rolls by Moda are $60 each...Charm Square Packs about $16-$18.... Our group has missed going down to the States for our supplies, as we are 5 min. from the border.. and a good 50 minute drive to Bellingham...so under an hour! Border still closed for us....but look forward to heading down soon... The Tuesday Morning Store has good pricing on a small selection of precuts.
Hi Erica - Awesome detailed video. Great info. Will be checking out the links you provided. You have an amazing fabric stash. Lots of years in the making I’m sure!!! Glad to learn about the Moda Bake Shop site. Thanks for taking time to put all this together. You are the best.
Sewmuchsewshop has the best deals on etsy! Without a doubt! The shipping is under $6 bucks no matter what you spend! Excellent video!
This is an awesome block to make. I love the 45 degree line on the ruler trick. Thank you so much and have a blessed day.
Whoa! Some fabric companies have two of each fabric on the layer cake and smaller, including jelly rolls.
Yes, nearly all precuts (besides fat quarter and fat eighth bundles) have doubles of some prints. Glad somebody brought it up.
I remember when charm packs were $5 “back in the day” 😂. And you should check out Green Fairy Quilts. I hate to give up my secret, but they carry Moda and Riley Blake precuts. If I can get a jelly roll from a new line for $30, I’m in. They’ve been my go to for Aurifil and precuts for years.
Thanks for that tip Welshwitch.
Thank for sharing! Heading there now 😄
Thank you so much 🙂
Yes! It’s a wealthy lady’s hobby now.
@@nanashouse202 I get mine there as well!! It’s a nice company as well!!
Awesome video!! A lot of great information. I am definitely going to buy the same white fabric all the time for my quilts.
Thanks for the suggestion of catching stitches.
Goodmorning
Thankyou Erica!
Most valuable to me.
The one drawback on pre-cuts is the cost per yard you are paying. They have many advantages I agree, but you do pay for the convenience and the variety.
That is correct, and why I continue to buy pre-cuts :) I prefer the convenience and variety that come in the packs!
@@erica_arndt me too! And it’s not excessively more money. A layer cake is about 2.75 yards total and about $40 in the US. That’s only roughly $10 more than 2.75 yards of the same print, which is definitely worth it to me. The smallest amount you can buy is usually a quarter yard (once I found a shop offering 1/8 of a yard strips) and buying 42 mostly different 1/4 yards would be very expensive. It is more fabric of course but also does not offer the versatility of a layer cake square since it’s only 9” long.
Those are good online shops, but I also love Quilt in a Day. Like Missouri Star, they do daily specials.
Thanks again for the information, i am still waiting for Erica Arndts line of fabric….lolol…have a great weekend….
Great info on all the fabrics! And I’m always searching for your white fabric info on your other videos... now I should find it easily with this video... (when I lose that written info!😁😁)
Thank you so much for this great review on fabrics and shops!!!
Thank you😊
I enjoyed her show!
Wish you would update this video to reflect the current prices, which went up a lot! I will use up what fabric I have in my stash and then will put my machine on sale. I can't afford fabric now. They took all the joy out of shopping for patterns and being able to purchase the fabric for it even living under the poverty line. $11 to $20 a yard, + taxes and shipping online is to double the price of a yard. Local small shops are $5 to $12 more for a yard. All fabric went up in price during Covid! Precuts are are way expensive. $50 to $65 a jelly roll is crazy!
Hi! Maybe I'll update it at some point, prices have definitely increased the last couple of years!
Nice video/topic! I also like GE Designs & Sew Yeah! Amazing quality & choices!
Thanks for all of the fabric buying ideas! Do you have a video tutorial on the Sweet Pea quilt that’s hanging up behind you??
Omg! This was so, so very helpful! Thank you for doing this!!! I learned a ton! ❤️
My local quilt shop doesn't sell jelly rolls so I made my own jelly roll from quarters and cutting :) working on your jelly roll jamboree quilt!
Erica, where do you buy your bolt of Moda Bella 9900-97?
This was a very helpful video! Thank you!
Thank you for the tips on buying cheap fabric. I'm gonna order a ton!
Thank you for all the wonderful information
Great video and full of good information. Thank you for sharing the information with us.
PFD on stands for "prepared for dying". It lacks the chemicals used in the finishing of fabric that can interfere with the dying process.
I use it to dye fabric in flesh colors for my cloth dolls.
Yes, that is correct. I love the 9900-97 though so I use it anyway. I do make sure to wash my quilts with a color catcher for the first few times just to be safe!
😳 Your B&C stash! ❤️
What a great video. So useful, thank you! 😁
Great info Erica. Thank you.
Enjoy your videos. I also like Villa Rosa, they are super nice. I also use Keepsake quilting, they have some good deals too. I've learned most everything from utube and have made around 15 quilts while staying home from the covid pandemic.
Thank you for the info - very helpful!!
Where did you get shelfs youhsve fabric on? Like them. ❤ thank you for video. Ooo Hancock's of Paducah Kentucky is where I buy alot of my fabric. I will check your resources out💟
I think they might be IKEA?
Hi Erica, Really informative. Thank you
Thank you so much for posting this video. It was so helpful!
My fav is jordan fabrics.great service, fast shipping.great videos!
Shout out to some of my favorite Etsy shops: FabricUtopia, TwistedThreadsFabric, HartlandQuiltShop, AuntieBsQuiltsEtc, SimplyLovelyThings
Thanks for all the info Erica.
I love your videos and patterns! Thank you ⭐️
Thank You! ❤
Thanks for make such an informative video. I’m a newbie to quilting and I love your room set up, those are my goals! I would love to win that flexible light, would love to get back into doing cross stitch again and that looks like it would be easier to see.
Hi Erica do you know the difference in Moda Bella solid 9900-98 and the 97? I also love white background.
Hi, yes, the 97 is a creamier white, the 98 is a bit more bright white. The 97 is also a PDF meaning it's prepared for dying so it an haver a tendency to take bleed dye a bit more than other whites, but I still use it and love it :) Just use a color catcher when washing!
Do you always buy fusible batting? What is your favorite brand of batting?
Great video, Erica! You explained everything thoroughly. I make a lot of project and other bags and love using precuts, especially mini and charm size packs. The charm packs (5x5) are actually the most economical for what I do as I use 2 1/2” squares and I can get four out of every piece. So now I have to ask - you don’t have any Blackbird Designs fabric laying around you want to sell, do you? I am always on the lookout for some of it! Thanks for a great video! 😊
Great tips. Thanks for another great video
Erica - I have noticed that you use check prints in almost every quilt. I love them - especially the checks printed on the diagonal. Do you buy any of those by the bolt? Or do you just end up with so many from all the far quarter bundles you buy? Your fave designers seem to use similar colors in their fabric lines. So do my fave designers. So would it make sense to "stock up" on checks that go with the colors ways we use?
Hi, I don't but I should! I love using the gingham for bindings, and I have bought yardage of it here and there. But I should probably just invest in a bolt!
Good explanation and great tips! Thank you for posting!
Great video! Very helpful.
Fantastic information! Thanks
It is very difficult ( which I know is not a surprise) to find the Nantucket fabric. Do you recommend and other line for the quilt you made with that fabric?
Erica, you know you should sell that bake sale 2 bundle!!!
Wow I was surprised that your top three places to buy fabric were my favs! I wasn’t familiar with the fourth. I have very good luck selling OOP fabric on Etsy. Not crazy about all the fees but I have to consider that when listing.
Erica this is a fantastic video! Thank you! 😊 I love the quilt on the wall behind you. Can you tell me the pattern for it? Also, do you have a video where you explain how to choose vertical or horizontal seams for the backing? I end up with more fabric than needed. There's not a good video out there that takes you all the way through the backing process. Thanks, you're a great teacher 😀