Your videos are my new favorite to watch! Donna and Hannah make a great team. I'm anxiously waiting on the mail for my first order of kits and books from your shop. Can't wait! :)
Wow Donna, we started the same way and probably around the same time. Sewing our own clothes at about 10, then the kids clothes. I remember buying fabric for .50 a yard and making a little bib outfit. Then the suit for my husband. Then quilting. One thing about sheets for backing. I've always heard that judges will not approve of that, so if entering a competition, you might not want to do that. I adore Hannah. Love seeing her.
Donna, love your videos. I have all your books. Any chance you could start doing actual fabric choosing, cutting and quilt construction videos. Love to see your patterns become quilts in real time.
Can't wait for the fat quarter book. I have several stacks of them I just want to use. Almost finished my baseball (Checkmate) quilt and it is really cute. I have another focus fabric I want to use this Checkmate pattern for; fabrics I don't want to cut into little pieces and don't want to spend endless hours on. This pattern is perfect for that.
Awesome! I think you will love it! Watch our show Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00 central when we will have an overview of the Fat Quarter Quilting Fun! Donna
@@FabricCafe I will! I just finished piecing my first Checkmate quilt top and it was very easy. Turned out so cute! Can't wait to zip thru these stacks of far quarters.👍
Donna can you do video's that use your great 3 yard quilt technique Making quilt. As you go I love the quilt as you go technique. Because there's less bulk underneath my sewing machine when, doing the quilting. But I love your three yard quilt technique also. I'm not sure how to incorporate both of them?
When I first started making quilts, I used sheets, but I was also tacking every 4 inches. That was 25 years ago. I can't sit on the floor like that anymore.
Great information! While watching this video, I am cutting. Do you recommend ironing the fabric before cutting and using Mary Ellen’s Best Press or is water okay? Thank you for these helpful videos!
I don't go with the theory that pressing open weakens the seam. If garments can take the strain of pressed-open seams (and we wear those clothes and wash them far more often than a quilt) then a quilt can certainly be pressed open without undue stress on the seams.
I think that theory came about during the time that most quilts were pieced by hand. It might have been true if large gaping stitches were used. I have one of the first quilts we made with 3-yards. It is well used, well loved and washed numerous times. The seems were pressed open and not one has ever broken in the 13 years I've used it. Thanks for commenting. Donna
Good question. We try to accomodate when we can, but due to the rapidity of some quilts selling, we might not have what you request.Also, prices vary from kit to kit, fabric to fabric so there might be an additional charge. Donna
Could you do a segment just for international orders?...eg.can you show .what size boxes/ packets you ship kits in..how many fit in each..or how many booklets &fabrics or best value for money or..what if i do an order how much more can fit in to fill up the box or packets.any othertips??. We dont expect free shipping but want full value!!
Hannah is a real doll...you’re blessed to have her working with you ! I love her modern style & her modern take on quilts.
I absolutely agree! agree!
I love that you think of the longarmer in your answers! Trish - Longarm quilter in southern Ontario
Couldn't do it without her! Donna
I use color catches sheets in the washer about 4 sheets Per quilt. And wash in cold water dry low. And I have not had any color bleeding in my quilts.
I liked the baby shark examples! I think 2 quilts with the same fabric in different orders would make sweet baby twin quilts!
Thank you for watching! Donna
You are blessed to have an employee like Hannah!
Very Blessed! Donna
Your videos are my new favorite to watch! Donna and Hannah make a great team. I'm anxiously waiting on the mail for my first order of kits and books from your shop. Can't wait! :)
So glad you are watching. Hannah is awesome! She is our producer and continues to help me explore new content and ways to share it with you!
Great questions and awesome answers. Thank you
Thanks! Donna
Wow Donna, we started the same way and probably around the same time. Sewing our own clothes at about 10, then the kids clothes. I remember buying fabric for .50 a yard and making a little bib outfit. Then the suit for my husband. Then quilting. One thing about sheets for backing. I've always heard that judges will not approve of that, so if entering a competition, you might not want to do that. I adore Hannah. Love seeing her.
Kindred spirits! Thanks for watching! Donna
So helpful!! Thank you!
Donna, love your videos. I have all your books. Any chance you could start doing actual fabric choosing, cutting and quilt construction videos. Love to see your patterns become quilts in real time.
We are exploring ways to provide more tutorials. Keep watching as we create new content. We are always growing and getting better! Donna
Hannah is adorable. Love your videos
Thank you for great answer to the questions. Wonderful video .
So glad you enjoyed it! Donna
Thanks for a great video.
Thanks for watching! Donna
Great video as usual
Thanks Rhonda!
Can't wait for the fat quarter book. I have several stacks of them I just want to use. Almost finished my baseball (Checkmate) quilt and it is really cute. I have another focus fabric I want to use this Checkmate pattern for; fabrics I don't want to cut into little pieces and don't want to spend endless hours on. This pattern is perfect for that.
Watch our show Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00 central when we will have an overview of the Fat Quarter Quilting Fun! Donna
I like that you can make 3 different quilt without thinking!
Hi Donna & Hannah! This video is wonderful! I hope you will do more!
We will! Keep watching! Donna
That was very helpful!
I used Etsy to download my books !
So user friendly!
I just chose my quilt pattern and planned out my quilts!
Awesome! Donna
I never pre wash - I always add color catchers 2-5 depending on the size of the quilt. The fabric sheets go in first then add the quilt.
Thanks great! Donna
Just ordered the new fat quarter pattern book! Thank you.
Awesome! I think you will love it! Watch our show Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00 central when we will have an overview of the Fat Quarter Quilting Fun! Donna
@@FabricCafe I will! I just finished piecing my first Checkmate quilt top and it was very easy. Turned out so cute! Can't wait to zip thru these stacks of far quarters.👍
Donna can you do video's that use your great 3 yard quilt technique Making quilt. As you go I love the quilt as you go technique. Because there's less bulk underneath my sewing machine when, doing the quilting. But I love your three yard quilt technique also. I'm not sure how to incorporate both of them?
I haven't really studied that, so I'm not sure. Donna
Very helpful Thank you
Thanks! Donna
When I first started making quilts, I used sheets, but I was also tacking every 4 inches. That was 25 years ago. I can't sit on the floor like that anymore.
Hannah, you are adorable!!!
Great information! While watching this video, I am cutting. Do you recommend ironing the fabric before cutting and using Mary Ellen’s Best Press or is water okay?
Thank you for these helpful videos!
I like using the Best Press. It gives the fabric extra crispness and then it sews up like a dream! Thanks for watching! Donna
After I choose my 3 fabrics, how do you choose a pattern?
Any one of my patterns will work with 3 yards. Watch more of our videos to get familiar with the patterns. Donna
How to order books from your store
Do you have the book on fat quarters. I saw the video and would like to order it
Watch for it next week! Donna
Single fold binding. How do you do that?
Check out our tutorial button on Fabriccafe.com. I have a tutorial on single fold economy binding. Donna
Thank you. Watched the tutorial. It was great and answered all my questions. Several interesting tutorials there
I don't go with the theory that pressing open weakens the seam. If garments can take the strain of pressed-open seams (and we wear those clothes and wash them far more often than a quilt) then a quilt can certainly be pressed open without undue stress on the seams.
I think that theory came about during the time that most quilts were pieced by hand. It might have been true if large gaping stitches were used. I have one of the first quilts we made with 3-yards. It is well used, well loved and washed numerous times. The seems were pressed open and not one has ever broken in the 13 years I've used it. Thanks for commenting. Donna
At times I’d like to trade a fabric in another kit for one in a kit of three. Is that possible?. Or do I need to order both kits?
Good question. We try to accomodate when we can, but due to the rapidity of some quilts selling, we might not have what you request.Also, prices vary from kit to kit, fabric to fabric so there might be an additional charge. Donna
Could you do a segment just for international orders?...eg.can you show .what size boxes/ packets you ship kits in..how many fit in each..or how many booklets &fabrics or best value for money or..what if i do an order how much more can fit in to fill up the box or packets.any othertips??. We dont expect free shipping but want full value!!
Is the book "Quick as a Wink" available for downloading?
Hi Ruth, No, it isn't. Donna
45" in middle & inches on each side.
44/45 from selvage to selvage before cutting off the selvages. 42" after you trim off the selvages. Donna
I only like to wash my quilt after they are finished. I use a color catcher in the wash water to help with bleeding
Thanks for commenting! Donna
I love sheets for kids. Wash everything first.
Press to the Dark side, Luke. (they have cookies, I hear)
:)