I really appreciated the discussion about how much of a fav collection to purchase...like when is enough, enough? Here is my "go to" strategy and really this applies to anything I border on becoming gluttonous about....I purchase what I know/think I need for a project(s) I may (or may not yet) have in mind. Then before I buy any more, I donate the equivalent dollar amt of what I would spend if I did buy more, to an animal sanctuary/rescue/shelter. If I still feel like I want to buy more, then I do. But, before I make multiple purchases thereafter, I donate in between each purchase. This helps me stay in check, by considering the greater good for society and not buying for myself "just because I can". It does take discipline!
Good for you, that is so awesome! I live in Oregon about 30 miles from Lee Asher's animal sanctuary. He's doing great things for animals. I was so happy that a donation was made in my name this year for a Christmas gift. I donate too!
I don't know if anyone else does this but I rewatch older episodes when I quilt. I love listening to the 3 of you and I learn or relearn so much. Thank you ❤❤❤
I recently have felt the quilt industry has gotten too flowery. I have nothing against florals, in fact I love them, but when I find a line with interesting graphic shapes and a wider color palette I jump on it. I also have noticed a lot of the masculine prints are too gimmicky or geared towards little boys. We don't have to have cars or power tools on fabric. It can get kinda silly. Help us out Billie! Get the fabric industry out of this rut!!
I totally enjoy watching your podcast,.. keep up the good work. I have been teaching all levels of quilting since 2004. I love having men in my classes or helping them choose fabrics. They have a different way of looking at fabric and color than women do. The colors they choose are like oh boy, that is not going to work, but once the quilt is made it is magnificent. I have learned a lot from just watching the men work fabric. Have a great day and keep up your wonderful work in the fabric and pattern world.
Love a lot of Camille Roskelley's blues 💙 for quilts for my husband. She's got 3 boys in her home and always has great inspiration for masculine quilts.
Your podcast frequency is perfect for me. I think your content has greater depth and is better thought out than others that are more frequent. I also like that you don’t try to do “too much”-whatever that means to you. Everything about your podcast is just right, in my estimation. Happy New Year to you all! Thanks for everything you do! 🎉
I enjoy the biweekly podcasts for this reason…. It keeps up excited to see your podcast. Secondly I feel weekly would become to use to it that they won’t watch every week!!! Love you guys. ❤❤❤❤
I’m 66. I don’t have a computer or printer. When I go to Staples for a PDF free pattern it costs more than a printed pattern. I’m happy to pay for the paper and shipping. To include all it’s best to offer both.
I like and prefer PdF patterns. I live in Canada and many of them would ship from the USA. I like the instant download and that I can start the pattern the same day.
Love your podcasts! I think red, white, and blue patriotic fabrics can definitely be for men! Thank you for all your inspiration and beautiful fabrics! ❤
I also have too much fabric but love it all. The problem is that if I don't buy it and it is sold out (like Strawberry Lemonade!), then I'm sad that I missed the opportunity to purchase when I could. When Strawberry Lemonade was reprinted, I was so happy to have had a second chance. But that doesn't always happen. So I went over my budget (always do) and stocked up. "See it, like it, buy it" because the opportunity may be gone and you will regret it. Same with Nantucket Summer by Camille Roskelly... I didn't buy enough at the first opportunity and looking forward to July to stock up! Yes, over my budget again but at least I have my fabric!!! I love your podcasts.... I've seen them all and just love listening and watching ❤. Thank you, Sherri, Chelsi and Billy! Happy New Year to you and your families!
I prefer the quality and convenience of a printed paper pattern. Keeping an electronic device in my machine area, with everything else that's there would make me crazy from a clutter perspective. My printer is okay for scanning and printing for items of short term use - recipes, etc. It cannot begin to compare to professional quality printing for print and picture quality. Printing a PDF also involves personal costs for a printer, paper and inks. I personally have lost unused PDFS when the electronic device "bites the dust" and I had not yet printed the pattern, I shy away from PDFS for these reasons. I think the availability of both options is a win / win. Enjoyed the podcast, as always. Happy New Year🎉
I think Billy should design a line of fabrics for men! Or at least weigh in and advise on colors and graphics. I think this is a no brainer for the three of you and it would probably be wildly successful!!
I prefer a printed pattern but do buy PDF as the cost of shipping to Australia is expensive. I always print out the PDF because like a previous comment I am afraid of losing a digital copy.
Hi! Sherri,Chelsy&Billy, I have watched all of your episodes. I am a great fan! I am so excited to come to your retreat in May!!!!! I was fortunate to get into the second one. I will be counting the days❤❤❤
I loved the viewer questions today. The discussion of paper vs. PDF patterns was interesting. For me personally, I prefer paper, primarily because I have a finicky printer. It’s just easier for me to purchase paper. Sherri mentioned increased printing costs, for me as long as a pattern is well organized and well illustrated I willing to pay the cost if a pattern needs to be more detailed. Also, your patterns are shipped in a very timely manner. Then the discussions went to paper or digital books. In my younger years I always preferred hard copy. Over the years I have had eye surgeries, and now I’m premarital digital format, because I can use my Nook app to change the font size.
I’m just sharing my thoughts on patterns, it reflects the same as a real good book. If I absolutely love the pattern, where I plan on repeating it’s going to be a paper pattern, if it’s going to be a one off it’s a PDF. Thanks for sharing with us. Wishing you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR. 👍❤️😊
I always love your fabrics and quilt designs and I especially love Chelsea’s Pines pattern. (The trees). I look forward to more great fabrics and patterns in 2025.
The pdf vs print conversation is so interesting. It leads to a bigger conversation of ownership and how we “own” things these days. Think movies, music, etc. For me, I prefer a printed copy, but I don’t mind printing it myself. But if it’s a pdf, I will be printing it because you just never know what will happen with technology. Computers crash all the time. Call me old fashion, but I prefer a hard copy…books, patterns, movies, music…
Good morning Billy, Chelsi and Sherri! I love watching your videos 1st thing in am. Just ordered Regal Pines pattern. I hope you all have a Healthy, Happy New Year !!❤❤❤
Interesting question about fabric purchase. There has been several fabric lines that when I use some of it I just have to replace what I used. That has come in handy so many times too when say I make a Christmas quilt, then receiver wants a tree skirt out of it, then someone else wants stockings made. See where I am going. This story helps me justify quite a few of my purchases. Hahaha. Favorite things was a line of fabric like that. As well as Moda thatched as a go to “ solid”. I use to do that to Jinny Breyer fabrics back in the day. Yes, I have more fabric than I will ever use, but also enjoy the process of searching my stash for just the right fabric. Love your podcast and your fabric and patterns.
I recently made 2 "male" quilts for my 2 adult sons. One line of fabrics was all coffee themed (his favorite beverage) and the other was all organic chemistry symbols for my organic chemist son. I used the same easy pattern and the boys loved the quilts. Oh, I also made a quilt with fish and beach theme for my fisherman friend, and a police themed quilt for my policeman husband. I had to buy all these lines with online shopping excursions.
I would love to see the block size on the front of the pattern. I do as you do and just guesstimate; however, if I’m looking at twenty different patterns and guesstimating each one it takes more time than I like to spend.
I make children's quilts for Project Linus and often have trouble finding masculine fabrics for boys' quilts. Thanks for your podcasts and many helpful suggestions!
It would be interesting to see the .PDF vs hard copy stats for sales not including international sales. I think the international shipping stops those customers from hard copies.
I’m always on the lookout for masculine (or at least androgynous) fabric lines. Masculine doesn’t have to mean plaid, hunting, fishing, cars… Zen Chic sometimes has lines that are not so feminine. Tim Holtz has grittier, more masculine feeling fabrics. But most of the time, I end up combining multiple lines because I can’t find what I’m looking for.
PDF due to instant gratification :). Then you have the option to print. If it was a sampler, then paper as full color can be helpful. Even better free PDF add on with your paper copy purchase.
Thank you for offering both. I live in rural Canada and the nearest place to get patterns printing is 100 miles away. So ordering the paper pattern is way more cost effective for me
I get Cheryl’s question. My favorite collection of all time is Corey Yoder’s 2018 Pepper & Flax. I am obsessed with the yellows and greens. I originally ordered a fq bundle (none of my lqs carried her line) and when it arrived, I was more in love so for the next 3 years I scoured the Internet and quilt shops buying up whatever I could find. Jelly rolls. Charm packs. Yardage. At a qs on a road trip through Cameron, Missouri I found several near empty bolts and bought it all. A quilt store was going out of business in California and I bought what she had. I still have two huge drawers packed full of it. Whenever I open the drawer and look at it, I smile, it makes me happy. I am also obsessed with Minnick and Simpson’s patriotic fabrics and have been buying up their collections. I didn’t have to break the bank or go into debt. I just re-prioritized my wants and needs. Reduced my entertainment, clothing and unnecessary necessities budget and moved that money over to my fabric bucket. And honestly, it hasn’t even been a sacrifice.
Stacy Itsu does some masculine lines, just recently there has been a “Fishing” line, and Horses, and this summer there will be a “BigFoot” more masculine liner coming.
Yes. And looking forward to her new fall/halloween line along with the patterns. Thanks to your quilt week videos of some of the designers! Thanks for making and sharing those!
As a librarian, I’ll say that our circulation of physical materials is decreasing, while circulation of electronic materials is increasing. It’s not the same as quilting patterns, but it’s definitely a trend. For something that I treat like popcorn, like popular fiction, I just download it and read it in my Libby App. But for things I need to refer back and forth with, I prefer a hard copy. I’ll almost always buy a printed quilt pattern or quilt book over a PDF. It really bothers me when folks charge the same amount for pdf and hard copies. I print things out, so it does cost me more (even just a little bit) if I end up buying a pdf.
Thank you for offering paper patterns. I much prefer purchasing this was. If I am in a hurry will purchase pdf, but much prefer paper. Thank you so much!❤
I like paper patterns as they are a better print quality than I get from my printer. I have used a couple of lines by Carolyn friedliner (maybe that is the spelling) who did an architectural design on her fabrics. Also Camille did some lines that were more masculine because she has boy children.
Having a husband and two adult sons. I would love more masculine colors and prints. They don’t want me to make them a quilt because they see all the girlie fabric. This makes me sad because I want to make them an adult man quilt. They aren’t elk, deer bear kinda men either.
I am wanting to do quilts for my grown grandsons and have purchased Wake at the Lake from Riley Blake. Finding fishing and hunting fabrics to go with it is difficult, but it is my challenge for the coming year.
I love the feel of a physical book in my hands, but when I lived in England I bought my Kindle because it is easier in flight. However, at 73 the print in even the hardcover books is too small for me so I have to get e-books. I use my iPad for my books. Hat being said, I truly miss the feel of a book.
I enjoy printed patterns because just like a book collection you have a pattern collection. It is also easier for me to go to my bin and look thru my patterns and decide what to make than going to my computer and seeing just file names. I also sometimes forget I bought the pdf and land up buying it again.
I love a PDF pattern like last week I lost a pattern I went on line to see if they had it on PDF so I could make the wreath before my friend moved and they didn’t have it. So disappointing!
Love your podcasts! Question? Realizing the cost of printing has increased quite a bit, why is a PDF the same cost for customer purchase. No paper printing for the seller and no cost for shipping since it’s a download. The major cost falls on the consumer, the cost of the pattern and then the cost to have multiple pages printed😭 I do appreciate that you keep your pattern cost lower than some of the others💕Thank you!
Interesting question about the masculine quilt fabric. I know you are a Moda designer, but batiks are a thing; as well as Northcott fabrics, since they do LOTS of scenery/animal/ocean/geometric. All of those are excellent choices. Also: I do love paper patterns, HOWEVER! I purchase pdf when available due to space restriction. Another reason is due to the fact that I download my patterns into marked files in my iPhone so that I ALWAYS have the information available when shopping for materials to do a project. It has saved me many times!!
I was thinking the same about Batiks. I was also thinking patriotic colors are good for a masculine quilt. Don’t have to use patriotic pattern, but the navy colors can be used well for a male quilt with a touch of red. At least some of the prints aren’t floral.
I have used Zen Chic fabrics for a more masculine quilt. Her “Paper” lines are great, but the patterns and colors she makes with the modern look can be good for a male or female. Also, actual solids are great, and I have noticed men often like very high contrast graphic quilts, from what men would comment on when I worked in a shop.
QUESTION: I too am confused about retreats. I hear quilters say I am taking my Regal Pines guilt along with in hopes to get it finished. (So what is the point of going to a retreat? Can't you do that at home? and it would be free?)I thought a retreat was to take a class to learn something new? They provide fabric (or you buy new fabric there (or bring fabric from home, they tell you before hand how much?) they teach a new quilt and give you a new pattern? Just what is up.
I wish you would do a masculine line. I have 2 sons, and I don't want to make all solids not use florals. I have had a difficult time finding fabrics that do not have florals, dots or itty bitty leaves. I have been looking for a dark gray or black backing and either there's a tone on tone with leaves or feminine swirls or there's splashes of white.
Masculine quilts don’t just have to be plaids, stripes, sports, or animals. If you want novelty prints for hobbies, you can probably find a fabric to which you can add solids or geometric blenders. I’d also look for fabric lines that lean more modern than Moda lines. There are several male designers for FreeSpirit that have some interesting prints.
I prefer PDF. If I need it printed, I can print it. I’m 59 and I no longer read a physical book. I can read my kindle in the dark, lying down. 😊 I also don’t want to waste space storing books. I love technology and I will make every effort to stay current. My Dad is 87. He uses a smart phone, a tablet and a desktop. It’s easier to keep up with technology than it is to figure out how to get by without it.
I’m going to be making a quilt for my great nephew who is 9, and because I want it to last him a long time I am using stripes, plaids, and some geometric designs. Still deciding whether I want to just do squares or half squares triangles.
Although I love quilt books and printed patterns I do prefer pdf-patterns because I live abroad and that adds international shipping fees and taxes to the price.
You mentioned paper piecing vs machine piecing. Which do you prefer and why? I have never paper pieced and I’ve seen Kimberly with Fat Quarter Shop use paper for some of her pieces and it seems like a lot of extra work. What are the advantages of paper piecing?
I prefer a pdf. I like to write all over my patterns when I make them; if I have the pdf, I can always print a fresh one if I make a pattern more than once. I also like to mix things up, so I can print only the parts I need. I usually back my computer files up on an external hard drive monthly.
I agree that there is a need for more masculine fabrics. Many of us make adult men quilts. Not just baby boy quilts. That might be a fabric niche you should consider designing. Just a thought. I know I wish someone would. 😊
@ marlenepaumen8903 - Check out Tara Reed. I believe she is now with Riley Blake. She has lovely masculine collections. I have purchased several including her golf, chess and lake lines.
@ I will. Thank you for the suggestion. I’m not opposed to masculine themed fabric lines but I’d also like just nice fabric lines without a theme that are more masculine in design & color.
Pat Sloan uses the largest size to keep her large blocks she is working on to stay organized, and has a storage place under her machine to keep 3 or 4 up-right.
PDF patterns and ebooks: Sometimes it is just too hard to store all of one’s favorite books, patterns, pattern books in one’s physical space. The older one gets, the more true this is. E-books and pdf patterns save me. Plus, I can store all of my pdf patterns in one app, and find anything I want easily. So I expect you will all grow to love the electronic formats more as the years pass.
I am not aware if anyone else does this. When a pattern calls for fat quarters or a layer cake or Fat eights, is it possible to say how much material is left over from that stack of fat quarters or the layer cake or the fat eights? on some patterns, I have quite a bit of fabric left over! Any thoughts on this?
I prefer pdf copies to printed copies because shipping to my country is too expensive. But, why do pdf patterns cost more than paper patterns when there is no cost involved in the printing by the designer, but the customer buying the pdf copy still has to get it printed and that's additional cost to the customer. Thank you
A PDF pattern doesn’t save you money when it must be printed to use it. Printing ink is expensive. Yes, I save postage but paper and ink aren’t cheap. If a designer charges more for the PDF then I don’t really want that pattern in PDF.
I don’t understand why a PDF pattern is the same price as a printed paper, when you don’t have to pay for the printing. Seems like that savings should be passed along to the PDF buyer. I do realize this a not just you guys, that it is industry wide.
Can anyone confirm the date of her first 2025 BOM pattern? Which day of each month will this be? I am making a list of all the QALs & BOMs I am doing to try and get organized.
I really appreciated the discussion about how much of a fav collection to purchase...like when is enough, enough? Here is my "go to" strategy and really this applies to anything I border on becoming gluttonous about....I purchase what I know/think I need for a project(s) I may (or may not yet) have in mind. Then before I buy any more, I donate the equivalent dollar amt of what I would spend if I did buy more, to an animal sanctuary/rescue/shelter. If I still feel like I want to buy more, then I do. But, before I make multiple purchases thereafter, I donate in between each purchase. This helps me stay in check, by considering the greater good for society and not buying for myself "just because I can". It does take discipline!
Good for you, that is so awesome! I live in Oregon about 30 miles from Lee Asher's animal sanctuary. He's doing great things for animals. I was so happy that a donation was made in my name this year for a Christmas gift. I donate too!
@@raygilliam8472 I just discovered Lee Asher's santuary. Maybe it should be added to animal sanctuaries I donate to.
I don't know if anyone else does this but I rewatch older episodes when I quilt. I love listening to the 3 of you and I learn or relearn so much. Thank you ❤❤❤
I recently have felt the quilt industry has gotten too flowery. I have nothing against florals, in fact I love them, but when I find a line with interesting graphic shapes and a wider color palette I jump on it. I also have noticed a lot of the masculine prints are too gimmicky or geared towards little boys. We don't have to have cars or power tools on fabric. It can get kinda silly. Help us out Billie! Get the fabric industry out of this rut!!
I totally enjoy watching your podcast,.. keep up the good work. I have been teaching all levels of quilting since 2004. I love having men in my classes or helping them choose fabrics. They have a different way of looking at fabric and color than women do. The colors they choose are like oh boy, that is not going to work, but once the quilt is made it is magnificent. I have learned a lot from just watching the men work fabric. Have a great day and keep up your wonderful work in the fabric and pattern world.
Love a lot of Camille Roskelley's blues 💙 for quilts for my husband. She's got 3 boys in her home and always has great inspiration for masculine quilts.
Your podcast frequency is perfect for me. I think your content has greater depth and is better thought out than others that are more frequent. I also like that you don’t try to do “too much”-whatever that means to you. Everything about your podcast is just right, in my estimation.
Happy New Year to you all! Thanks for everything you do! 🎉
Billy, I agree with you that a printed book is best. I've had a kindle for several years but still like a hard copy. Love your input on the program.
I enjoy the biweekly podcasts for this reason…. It keeps up excited to see your podcast. Secondly I feel weekly would become to use to it that they won’t watch every week!!! Love you guys. ❤❤❤❤
I’m 66. I don’t have a computer or printer. When I go to Staples for a PDF free pattern it costs more than a printed pattern. I’m happy to pay for the paper and shipping. To include all it’s best to offer both.
Have you tried going to your local public library?
Go to the library
Thanks!
I have found thrifted men's shirts make the best and most loved masculine quilts
Catbird quilts makes some great quilts with men's shirts. She has a TH-cam channel. Another person whose virtual company is nice to have while sewing!
I like and prefer PdF patterns. I live in Canada and many of them would ship from the USA. I like the instant download and that I can start the pattern the same day.
I lost my mind with Favorite Things! Every time I turn around I am finding more and more of it.
Love your podcasts! I think red, white, and blue patriotic fabrics can definitely be for men! Thank you for all your inspiration and beautiful fabrics! ❤
I also have too much fabric but love it all. The problem is that if I don't buy it and it is sold out (like Strawberry Lemonade!), then I'm sad that I missed the opportunity to purchase when I could. When Strawberry Lemonade was reprinted, I was so happy to have had a second chance. But that doesn't always happen. So I went over my budget (always do) and stocked up. "See it, like it, buy it" because the opportunity may be gone and you will regret it. Same with Nantucket Summer by Camille Roskelly... I didn't buy enough at the first opportunity and looking forward to July to stock up! Yes, over my budget again but at least I have my fabric!!!
I love your podcasts.... I've seen them all and just love listening and watching ❤. Thank you, Sherri, Chelsi and Billy! Happy New Year to you and your families!
I have done your BOM for the last 5 years. Love them so much, thank you!
I prefer the quality and convenience of a printed paper pattern. Keeping an electronic device in my machine area, with everything else that's there would make me crazy from a clutter perspective. My printer is okay for scanning and printing for items of short term use - recipes, etc. It cannot begin to compare to professional quality printing for print and picture quality. Printing a PDF also involves personal costs for a printer, paper and inks.
I personally have lost unused PDFS when the electronic device "bites the dust" and I had not yet printed the pattern, I shy away from PDFS for these reasons. I think the availability of both options is a win / win. Enjoyed the podcast, as always. Happy New Year🎉
I think Billy should design a line of fabrics for men! Or at least weigh in and advise on colors and graphics. I think this is a no brainer for the three of you and it would probably be wildly successful!!
Thanks! Another great episode and some really interesting questions!
I prefer a printed pattern but do buy PDF as the cost of shipping to Australia is expensive. I always print out the PDF because like a previous comment I am afraid of losing a digital copy.
Hi! Sherri,Chelsy&Billy,
I have watched all of your episodes. I am a great fan!
I am so excited to come to your retreat in May!!!!!
I was fortunate to get into the second one. I will be counting the days❤❤❤
I loved the viewer questions today. The discussion of paper vs. PDF patterns was interesting. For me personally, I prefer paper, primarily because I have a finicky printer. It’s just easier for me to purchase paper. Sherri mentioned increased printing costs, for me as long as a pattern is well organized and well illustrated I willing to pay the cost if a pattern needs to be more detailed. Also, your patterns are shipped in a very timely manner. Then the discussions went to paper or digital books. In my younger years I always preferred hard copy. Over the years I have had eye surgeries, and now I’m premarital digital format, because I can use my Nook app to change the font size.
Oops, I think my iPad auto corrected, in my last sentence it should have read that i now purchase PRIMARILY digital books.
I’m just sharing my thoughts on patterns, it reflects the same as a real good book. If I absolutely love the pattern, where I plan on repeating it’s going to be a paper pattern, if it’s going to be a one off it’s a PDF. Thanks for sharing with us. Wishing you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR. 👍❤️😊
Love the podcast! Yall are my favorite! Tim Holtz does amazing Masculine fabric lines.
I'm loving instant PDF's and books! Takes up no space in my house! ( Although I did need to buy an iPad with more storage! 🤭)
Thanks!
Happy New Year!🎊
I always love your fabrics and quilt designs and I especially love Chelsea’s Pines pattern. (The trees). I look forward to more great fabrics and patterns in 2025.
The pdf vs print conversation is so interesting. It leads to a bigger conversation of ownership and how we “own” things these days. Think movies, music, etc. For me, I prefer a printed copy, but I don’t mind printing it myself. But if it’s a pdf, I will be printing it because you just never know what will happen with technology. Computers crash all the time. Call me old fashion, but I prefer a hard copy…books, patterns, movies, music…
Good morning Billy, Chelsi and Sherri! I love watching your videos 1st thing in am. Just ordered Regal Pines pattern. I hope you all have a Healthy, Happy New Year !!❤❤❤
I love your sweatshirt Chelsi! Austin TX, yay!
I absolutely prefer having paper patters. I like to keep them in my binder and I appreciate that you have them available. I like the color covers.
Another great podcast! For those looking for more masculine fabrics I would suggest Zen Chic - her fabrics are often geometric and more modern.
And her colors are good for a masculine quilt
Interesting question about fabric purchase. There has been several fabric lines that when I use some of it I just have to replace what I used. That has come in handy so many times too when say I make a Christmas quilt, then receiver wants a tree skirt out of it, then someone else wants stockings made. See where I am going. This story helps me justify quite a few of my purchases. Hahaha. Favorite things was a line of fabric like that. As well as Moda thatched as a go to “ solid”. I use to do that to Jinny Breyer fabrics back in the day. Yes, I have more fabric than I will ever use, but also enjoy the process of searching my stash for just the right fabric. Love your podcast and your fabric and patterns.
I recently made 2 "male" quilts for my 2 adult sons. One line of fabrics was all coffee themed (his favorite beverage) and the other was all organic chemistry symbols for my organic chemist son. I used the same easy pattern and the boys loved the quilts. Oh, I also made a quilt with fish and beach theme for my fisherman friend, and a police themed quilt for my policeman husband. I had to buy all these lines with online shopping excursions.
I would love to see the block size on the front of the pattern. I do as you do and just guesstimate; however, if I’m looking at twenty different patterns and guesstimating each one it takes more time than I like to spend.
Loved this conversation and wanted to mention how much I loved Smoke and Rust from Lella Boutique.
Me too!
Billy should have is own fabric collection. Just a thought!! Have a Happy New Year 🎈
I make children's quilts for Project Linus and often have trouble finding masculine fabrics for boys' quilts. Thanks for your podcasts and many helpful suggestions!
6:47 am at the Space Coast. I love listening to you. Can’t wait to Jan 13th. Happy New year!!
I'm also from the Space Coast and love listening to the Quilting Life. They make my day. It's always enjoyable listening to Sherri, Chelsi and Billy.
Each time I see regal pines I love it more, definitely bucket list pattern!❤
It would be interesting to see the .PDF vs hard copy stats for sales not including international sales. I think the international shipping stops those customers from hard copies.
Tim Holtz fabrics are frequently very masculine in both color and designs. I love the look of quilts made with his fabric.
I’m a non-fussy woman and don’t care for frilly/floral prints. I loved Smoke and Rust. I tend to buy collections that are holiday themed bc of that
I love smoke and rust as well. I hope lelle boutique does another line similar.
I’m always on the lookout for masculine (or at least androgynous) fabric lines. Masculine doesn’t have to mean plaid, hunting, fishing, cars… Zen Chic sometimes has lines that are not so feminine. Tim Holtz has grittier, more masculine feeling fabrics. But most of the time, I end up combining multiple lines because I can’t find what I’m looking for.
PDF due to instant gratification :). Then you have the option to print. If it was a sampler, then paper as full color can be helpful. Even better free PDF add on with your paper copy purchase.
Thank you for offering both. I live in rural Canada and the nearest place to get patterns printing is 100 miles away. So ordering the paper pattern is way more cost effective for me
I get Cheryl’s question.
My favorite collection of all time is Corey Yoder’s 2018 Pepper & Flax. I am obsessed with the yellows and greens. I originally ordered a fq bundle (none of my lqs carried her line) and when it arrived, I was more in love so for the next 3 years I scoured the Internet and quilt shops buying up whatever I could find. Jelly rolls. Charm packs. Yardage. At a qs on a road trip through Cameron, Missouri I found several near empty bolts and bought it all. A quilt store was going out of business in California and I bought what she had. I still have two huge drawers packed full of it. Whenever I open the drawer and look at it, I smile, it makes me happy.
I am also obsessed with Minnick and Simpson’s patriotic fabrics and have been buying up their collections.
I didn’t have to break the bank or go into debt. I just re-prioritized my wants and needs. Reduced my entertainment, clothing and unnecessary necessities budget and moved that money over to my fabric bucket. And honestly, it hasn’t even been a sacrifice.
Stacy Itsu does some masculine lines, just recently there has been a “Fishing” line, and Horses, and this summer there will be a “BigFoot” more masculine liner coming.
Yes. And looking forward to her new fall/halloween line along with the patterns. Thanks to your quilt week videos of some of the designers!
Thanks for making and sharing those!
As a librarian, I’ll say that our circulation of physical materials is decreasing, while circulation of electronic materials is increasing. It’s not the same as quilting patterns, but it’s definitely a trend. For something that I treat like popcorn, like popular fiction, I just download it and read it in my Libby App. But for things I need to refer back and forth with, I prefer a hard copy. I’ll almost always buy a printed quilt pattern or quilt book over a PDF. It really bothers me when folks charge the same amount for pdf and hard copies. I print things out, so it does cost me more (even just a little bit) if I end up buying a pdf.
As I live in the Uk and many patterns are hard to buy in paper form that makes PDF options a great time and cost saver.
Thank you for offering paper patterns. I much prefer purchasing this was. If I am in a hurry will purchase pdf, but much prefer paper. Thank you so much!❤
Billy would be great to design a Guy Collection
I like paper patterns as they are a better print quality than I get from my printer.
I have used a couple of lines by Carolyn friedliner (maybe that is the spelling) who did an architectural design on her fabrics. Also Camille did some lines that were more masculine because she has boy children.
I read all my books on my iPad. I download them from my local library or a large city library.. we have so many books in the house, collecting dust.
Having a husband and two adult sons. I would love more masculine colors and prints. They don’t want me to make them a quilt because they see all the girlie fabric. This makes me sad because I want to make them an adult man quilt. They aren’t elk, deer bear kinda men either.
I am wanting to do quilts for my grown grandsons and have purchased Wake at the Lake from Riley Blake. Finding fishing and hunting fabrics to go with it is difficult, but it is my challenge for the coming year.
For me in Australia sometimes a pdf is a better option. Edit ps I was able to get a paper copy from my quilt store.
Love Vanessa 's smoke and rust for masculine quilts
I love the feel of a physical book in my hands, but when I lived in England I bought my Kindle because it is easier in flight. However, at 73 the print in even the hardcover books is too small for me so I have to get e-books. I use my iPad for my books. Hat being said, I truly miss the feel of a book.
When I love a fabric line, I buy a fat quarter bundle but when I’m crazy in love with a fabric line, I buy a half yard bundle!! ❤❤❤
The struggle is real, regarding masculine prints, the plaid ones I like are flannel. Unfortunately too hot in Qld.
I enjoy printed patterns because just like a book collection you have a pattern collection. It is also easier for me to go to my bin and look thru my patterns and decide what to make than going to my computer and seeing just file names. I also sometimes forget I bought the pdf and land up buying it again.
I love a PDF pattern like last week I lost a pattern I went on line to see if they had it on PDF so I could make the wreath before my friend moved and they didn’t have it. So disappointing!
Love your podcasts!
Question? Realizing the cost of printing has increased quite a bit, why is a PDF the same cost for customer purchase. No paper printing for the seller and no cost for shipping since it’s a download.
The major cost falls on the consumer, the cost of the pattern and then the cost to have multiple pages printed😭 I do appreciate that you keep your pattern cost lower than some of the others💕Thank you!
I agree. She said they were the same price to offset the cost of printing, but that seems a little unfair.
Interesting question about the masculine quilt fabric. I know you are a Moda designer, but batiks are a thing; as well as Northcott fabrics, since they do LOTS of scenery/animal/ocean/geometric. All of those are excellent choices.
Also: I do love paper patterns, HOWEVER! I purchase pdf when available due to space restriction. Another reason is due to the fact that I download my patterns into marked files in my iPhone so that I ALWAYS have the information available when shopping for materials to do a project. It has saved me many times!!
I agree. Batiks or flannels is where I go for masculine colors and prints.
I was thinking the same about Batiks. I was also thinking patriotic colors are good for a masculine quilt. Don’t have to use patriotic pattern, but the navy colors can be used well for a male quilt with a touch of red. At least some of the prints aren’t floral.
I have used Zen Chic fabrics for a more masculine quilt. Her “Paper” lines are great, but the patterns and colors she makes with the modern look can be good for a male or female. Also, actual solids are great, and I have noticed men often like very high contrast graphic quilts, from what men would comment on when I worked in a shop.
I think I choose PDF’s because you get them immediately. If I am in a store, I like to buy printed patterns.
QUESTION: I too am confused about retreats. I hear quilters say I am taking my Regal Pines guilt along with in hopes to get it finished. (So what is the point of going to a retreat? Can't you do that at home? and it would be free?)I thought a retreat was to take a class to learn something new? They provide fabric (or you buy new fabric there (or bring fabric from home, they tell you before hand how much?) they teach a new quilt and give you a new pattern? Just what is up.
I wish you would do a masculine line. I have 2 sons, and I don't want to make all solids not use florals. I have had a difficult time finding fabrics that do not have florals, dots or itty bitty leaves. I have been looking for a dark gray or black backing and either there's a tone on tone with leaves or feminine swirls or there's splashes of white.
Printed patterns have a postage cost. Will pdf become cheaper as printing goes up.
Northcott does a lot of outdoors. Tim Holtz. Seth Apler and more modern designers like Ebond and zen chic
Thank you for this recommendation.
Masculine quilts don’t just have to be plaids, stripes, sports, or animals. If you want novelty prints for hobbies, you can probably find a fabric to which you can add solids or geometric blenders. I’d also look for fabric lines that lean more modern than Moda lines. There are several male designers for FreeSpirit that have some interesting prints.
Thank you for this recommendation.
Tara Reed also creates great masculine collections.
Yes, I will always have hard/paper copies of my favorite books/patterns.
I prefer a printed pattern. But I have both printed and pdf.
For me being overseas it’s a lot cheaper with pdf than paper copies 👍🏻❤
Im a printed pattern person too. Like the booklet type.
I prefer PDF. If I need it printed, I can print it. I’m 59 and I no longer read a physical book. I can read my kindle in the dark, lying down. 😊 I also don’t want to waste space storing books. I love technology and I will make every effort to stay current. My Dad is 87. He uses a smart phone, a tablet and a desktop. It’s easier to keep up with technology than it is to figure out how to get by without it.
I’m going to be making a quilt for my great nephew who is 9, and because I want it to last him a long time I am using stripes, plaids, and some geometric designs. Still deciding whether I want to just do squares or half squares triangles.
Morning, I love your podcast! My question is how do you store your patterns?
If it costs more for designers to print patterns, then PDF's should be offered at a lower cost because ink and paper costs the consumer.
What is the quilt pattern for the quilt on the hanging rack on the left? The one with the tulip
Although I love quilt books and printed patterns I do prefer pdf-patterns because I live abroad and that adds international shipping fees and taxes to the price.
You mentioned paper piecing vs machine piecing. Which do you prefer and why? I have never paper pieced and I’ve seen Kimberly with Fat Quarter Shop use paper for some of her pieces and it seems like a lot of extra work. What are the advantages of paper piecing?
I will always choose paper patterns over PDF. I need the color references and the ability to underline and mark up the patterns.
I prefer a pdf. I like to write all over my patterns when I make them; if I have the pdf, I can always print a fresh one if I make a pattern more than once. I also like to mix things up, so I can print only the parts I need. I usually back my computer files up on an external hard drive monthly.
I agree that there is a need for more masculine fabrics. Many of us make adult men quilts. Not just baby boy quilts. That might be a fabric niche you should consider designing. Just a thought. I know I wish someone would. 😊
@ marlenepaumen8903 - Check out Tara Reed. I believe she is now with Riley Blake. She has lovely masculine collections. I have purchased several including her golf, chess and lake lines.
@ I will. Thank you for the suggestion. I’m not opposed to masculine themed fabric lines but I’d also like just nice fabric lines without a theme that are more masculine in design & color.
Pat Sloan uses the largest size to keep her large blocks she is working on to stay organized, and has a storage place under her machine to keep 3 or 4 up-right.
PDF patterns and ebooks: Sometimes it is just too hard to store all of one’s favorite books, patterns, pattern books in one’s physical space. The older one gets, the more true this is. E-books and pdf patterns save me. Plus, I can store all of my pdf patterns in one app, and find anything I want easily. So I expect you will all grow to love the electronic formats more as the years pass.
Tara Reed creates great masculine collections.
Tim Holtz designs beautiful fabric that is both masculine and feminine! It’s called Eclectic Elements
I am not aware if anyone else does this. When a pattern calls for fat quarters or a layer cake or Fat eights, is it possible to say how much material is left over from that stack of fat quarters or the layer cake or the fat eights? on some patterns, I have quite a bit of fabric left over! Any thoughts on this?
Billy Reue is a designer for Free Spirit I think . His stuff is very interesting and masculine . He was an architect first.
How long do you leave patterns on site!
I prefer pdf copies to printed copies because shipping to my country is too expensive. But, why do pdf patterns cost more than paper patterns when there is no cost involved in the printing by the designer, but the customer buying the pdf copy still has to get it printed and that's additional cost to the customer. Thank you
Doug Leko has great designs that could be considered more masculine.
I’m n the discussion of manly material, Tim Holtz’s line lend more masculine
Thank you for this recommendation.
My daughters prefer non floral prints for their boy quilts.
A PDF pattern doesn’t save you money when it must be printed to use it. Printing ink is expensive. Yes, I save postage but paper and ink aren’t cheap. If a designer charges more for the PDF then I don’t really want that pattern in PDF.
I don’t understand why a PDF pattern is the same price as a printed paper, when you don’t have to pay for the printing. Seems like that savings should be passed along to the PDF buyer. I do realize this a not just you guys, that it is industry wide.
Can anyone confirm the date of her first 2025 BOM pattern? Which day of each month will this be? I am making a list of all the QALs & BOMs I am doing to try and get organized.