💐🌷7 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Fabric for Your Quilt
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- Have you ever been too afraid to cut your fabric. Afraid of not getting it right? To avoid 7 mistakes that quilters often make when choosing colours for your quilt, follow my steps as I make my Meadowland quilt. It all works out in the end.
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I know that we all have had moments when we are too afraid to cut our fabric. I wish I could have you all in for a workshop but this video will have to do.
🙏 for your son 🌹
Thank you
Well, you could do a workshop and we could all fly to Toronto!!!!! . . . but the virus. Oops. Maybe someday.
I think we’ve been so saturated with matchy matchy prints it’s hard in the beginning to break out of collections & bundles with confidence. I love your videos. They’re informative without being “my way is the only way’. Love love love your hair!
That would be a very big class !!
Hope your son is doing well. 👍😎
By the way, I really like how your hair is looking.
Judy Wymore I was going to say the same thing!! I’m liking how her natural gray is coming in. Looks so nice!
agree!!! Looking silver foxy Karen!
I was going to make the same comment. It somehow makes her look younger...
Same thought here... looks great!!
Exactly what I was going to say! Like your hair before, Karen, but it's looking great now! I know that appearance is not important in the grand scheme of things, but a lot of women are dealing with hair issues thanks to quarantine and it's nice to receive compliments...
I think I gravitate to scrappy quilts because of my total lack of knowledge in this area, and the fact, this is one hobby I want to enjoy and not obsess over.
Yes me too. I’m as inspired by the ladies of Gee’s Bend as I am with Karen. I will continue to make the designs that my heart tells me. But I watch Karen’s organized, logical and very watchable videos. Perhaps by osmosis.
The most beautiful quilt I've ever seen was made by hand by my great grandmother who was a Choctaw native American. She used scraps of cloth left over from the clothes she made for her family. She used no pattern, no color theory, just stiched them together randomly. It was the most precious thing ever. Over the years it saw so much use that it finally deteriorated and had to be discarded. A sad day indeed. I sorely wish I had a picture of it.
It sounds special
What a treasure!
The number of times I've determined that a fabric isn't "quite right" and I've gone off to the quilt stores to buy more! Staying "safe at home" has certainly helped me to "trust in the pattern" ! Enjoyed this tutorial very much.
I too have been forced into decisions lately
I'm a sewer, not a quilter and I still watch your videos!
Thank you
Your videos are very good! I am an experianced quilter of 70 who has been quilting by hand for 45 years and I must say your videos are so simple, clear and easy to understand! You are a great teacher.
Thank you very much.
Its so reassuring when you say "stick with me and I'll show you how to do it". Ahhh. ☺
Thank you so very much for this video . I often struggle with choosing fabrics . I know I will reference this video time and time again !
Taking a black and white picture is the best idea. I did this recently and it worked great!
❤I have to hurry up and make this baby quilt before the baby gets too big for it ❤ It’s not going to be very grand, we all know how messy babies can be ❤
I think what I like so much about you and your channel is, of all the countless channels that show you how to make cute things, you go deeper. You teach more fundamental skills that so many of us don’t consider. Thank you so much!!!
😊 thank you
This was very helpful. You look so much happier today and your smiling face brightened up my day. Thanks I needed that. It’s not always about quilts it’s community that makes this special.
Community ✋
Greetings from Germany ! Thank you so much vor your advice and knowledge🥰
You are so right. I’d seen all my life when I started quilting 20 years ago. I didn’t realize how important the community would become in my life. It’s been super!
I noticed that too. Good to see 😊👍💕
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Your tip about taking a black and white foto has been such a big help for me!
Hi there Karen I'm sitting here really listening lol lol (smiles)xx
I only just found you but I needed this post as I have been stuck in the overthinking spiral for waaay too long. Thank you so much 👍🏻
Completely unrelated to how much I LOVE YOUR HAIR... I am learning so much from you!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you
This video made me laugh so hard !!🤣
Thank you for that
When ever a day is to long or stressful
This is my video to watch
I got so happy watching it!
I love quilting n playing with fabric!
Really enjoy all your videos
But this one helps me relax with laughter n love
Thank you
I just began watching your videos. Im not good at sewing but your personality really drew me in. I'm going to try this quilting thing. I sew on hand.
Your hair looks really good today. I let my hair go "natural" before my first grandchild was born and found the grey suits my skin tone better than the brunette out of the bottle.
Sometimes nature knows best!(you know, platinum is very vogue nowadays!)🤫
You cracked me up at 8:17 ". . . and now the voices start in your head." I've never quilted, have been watching your videos to get in gear to begin, but I could just see this happening to me, have felt that way on other sewing projects 😄
🙏🏻🙏🏻 Praying for your son and all of you!
LOL...those voices
I love all your advice and I can totally identify with the voices in the head problem. I find that when I have expensive fabric it is harder to cut into. I absolutely love making scrap quilts because I never fear wasting any fabrics. If I get too caught up in perfectionism, I look at some of the quilts that both my grandmothers made. They were fearless about combining patterns and colours and they are absolutely my favourite quilts because they have so much personality.
Thanks for sharing!!
You have me hooked on Tula Pink's fabrics. I don't have a lot of fabric sources other than Joann's without driving 50 miles. Jordan Fabrics gave me Kaffe Fasset. LOL
Thank you for another informative video. Besides all that....want to say you look radiant, your hair "fits" you. Style and color.
Thank you. I think I have one more week until I need to cut it
You are a frickin' rockstar! Thank you! Fast, Fun & Informative information.
Thanks for watching!
Trust in the design. I'm a newbie. Just finished my second Crib quilt with my BFF as my Mentor. She's been quilting since about 8. ...coming up on half a century experience! On my first quilt I decided on a Jelly Roll. She suggested some extra blocks. I got all blocks finished and started laying them out. BFF advised how to lay out. ...I tried about 11-ty-70 other layouts...and none were working for me. ...it was those extra blocks! I got advise from family members (non-quilters) who said BFF's layout was beautiful! ...so I backed my ears and went with it. >I< didn't get even partially comfortable with the layout until it was half quilted. I didn't 100% like it until I got the border on. There's so much more to this awesome skill of quilting than meets the eye!
I love your videos. You have a lovely calming voice which gives me confidence to try new things.
Love your videos tutorials. You really know your fabric and sewing and quilting. You are so helpful in all aspect of my quilting. Thank you so much from Innisfil Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
You look fabulous! The video was also informative, but that was what struck me hardest - how great you look!
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I've watched most your videos and just found this that I hadn't. In LESS than two years you have more than doubled your subscribers. At the beginning, you state you are 'so close to 150 subscribers'. As far as I'm concerned it should be a million!!
Wow, thank you!
Love your videos and LOVE your hair. You look beautiful. You never need to color it.
Oh thank you!
30 seconds in and have to say...you look FABULOUS!
And now...I have a desire to pull a mess of uglies and make another "Walk Around The Park". Thanks Karen.
😊 thank you
I just love watching your videos you say out loud what I think in my head!!!!
There’s a wonderful place here in Ft. Worth where you can order material that they print on demand. I found a pattern that I just loved. Shades of turquoise with white crosses. Beautiful. So I ordered two yds to just be the main part of the quilt, planning to add to the sides to size it up. Well, the material was so precious that I couldn’t cut it. And...never could match to my satisfaction, anything to piece on the sides. So that wonderful, costly fabric is still in my closet three years later. Yes....I could make a lap quilt and probably will have to, but that’s not what I had in mind. So be careful buying precious fabric.
Hi. I live in Fort Wort. What is the name of the shop that prints on demand? Sounds awesome! Don't beat yourself for keeping the fabric. Just enjoy it.
Wow when did you jump into my head. I have made myself learn and then apply and not to fret later. I never point out problems when I show other people my finish. I have learned that I am always learning to quilt better. I love every phase of the process from picking fabrics to putting my own spin on things. I do not worry about cutting because I have a ball with my leftovers and or oopses. Thanks for your down to earth approach and helping everyone new or not new to quilting know that they are never the only one to go through a particular problem. And my friends and I have done enough charity quilts to know that someone will love it.
Oh, my...the voices in MY head sound just like yours! “What ifs” are my downfall...!!! 😬 Thank you for helping me recognize this! Sending your son healing thoughts and prayers...🌸
Love your videos. Absolutely love your red hst wall hanging, can't stop analyzing it.
Your hair is beautiful!!!! Glad you are embracing the natural look.
I want to thank you for doing these videos. You chose a niche for emphasis that no one else was doing - not the tools, not the overall design, not the quilting. You chose how to do all the small steps for a successful outcome. It is SOOOO helpful. And, your videos are so understandable. I have watched some 2 or 3 times, but that was me not you (color theory, i.e.). This video is especially helpful. I have LOTS of patterns and LOTS of fabric, but Could Not Cut. This will get me going.
To a fabulous teacher. I’m in Tx. So wish we were closer. I am in the process of teaching a 16 yer old to quilt, so after each session I remind her to watch your show. Starting with the first ones. They are so informative. Keep up the great work. Your fellow quilters Gloria.☝️🧵✝️❤️
I pray I'll get as organized as you are, someday. ☺️
Karen!!! I love love your hair!!! 😁😁. And YOU are my fav CZcams ❤️
😊 thank you
You are amazing. I always learn from you and am inspired by you. ❤️
This video is so great!! Made me think AND made me laugh! Thanks so much!!💙💚💛
Great video ! Glad you don't make colour theory complicated ! The Ontario College of Art has a colour theory course , its intensive! U of T in its art program has a colour theory course ,which discusses how certain colors are based on how light bends etc . You version is simple straight forward and straight to the point . I was wondering if you have done a video on cutting matts ? I was wondering what to look for and how much pressure to apply when cutting and if the Matt's dry out ? There so many different kinds of cutting matts out there ,it can be confusing ! Thanks ,cheers.
It’s in the queue
I love your videos and am trying to watch ALL of them.
Your quilt turned out lovely. You are right set a timeline and the fidgeting stops, the quilting starts and progress starts. Thank you Karen, really enjoy your podcasts, 🌻
I haven't even allowed myself the joy of seeing another of your videos, I just had to let you know how wonderful you look. There's a naturalness that underscores your delivery in your videos. I used to color my hair and then switched to wigs. You are almost enough to make me reconsider! Love your wide range of truly useful topics, too. Oh, and I was so hoping to see your Meadowland quilt in process. Thanks for all your efforts.
Thank you
Maybe this will help you reconsider. I noticed 100% gray roots when I was dying my hair in my 30’s. It wasn’t a hard decision for me, so I quit dying my hair. In 6 months I had a head of mostly salt than pepper with the very little natural color mixed in. Everyone around me pretty much got used to it like I did, so it wasn’t an issue for anyone, but I have been told that I was brave to do so. Brave? For me, it’s part of our natural progression. We always try to change what we can’t change because of societal norms, and media pressure etc. So for me it’s not about being brave or whatever, I’m glad I’m not wasting money on hair dyes every 2 weeks. I don’t care what people think about how I look.
Racer Girl well I’m COVID grey now 🙄
Just Get it Done Quilts I see that and your hair looks great, better than it was. Don’t forget to buy silver shampoo because regular shampoo yellows your hair over time.
Just Get it Done Quilts I’m in my 40’s now, 85% white, 15% dark gray almost black.. I was going to get my hair cut short so all the new hair would be gray. I have long hair that I put in a ponytail off to the side. My natural color was a natural Auburn. Dark hair inside, bright orange in the sun. Freaked people out lol.
I will be making my first quilt from scraps left by my grandmother and I want to use them to piece together a quilt I think she would have wanted to put together herself if she was here. The material has been in about two boxes for decades now because my mother was not into quilting and just made dresses for herself and my sisters. I like the ones you made and if the first one is completed in a decent amount of time I will be making another one from fabric I buy and see if it turns out the way I want it to be.
I have only made 4 quilts by hand having Never made a quilt and never having tube. Oh if only I had then, this knowledge. So now my 7 year old puppy got her own quilt. She was so excited!. She loves laying on the couch with me and my quilt. So when she got her own, she was a happy girl! I feel way over my head watching these but ur very funny and enjoy them. Thank you!
I have taken MANY design courses and they all start with a recap of color theory!!! ITS SO IMPORTANT
Karen, your haircut in this video is lovely. It’s soft and frames your face so well and works great with your eyes and glasses, and complements your ears and earrings.
Holy smokes! I have that fat quarter bundle, and I would have never thought to pull in additional fabrics in the colours that you chose. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your eye-opening process.
You go girl! 150,000!
Love your hair Karen! Great video as always!
I must admit it shocked me when I went to edit.
I love your videos. You are a good teacher.
Hi Karen, I hope ypu get the subscribers you need soon.
I have subscribed to you 3 times now. For some daft reason I end up unsubscribed. So maybe it's worth telling people to check they are still subscribed occasionally.
Thanks for the latest tutorial, it was very inspiring.
Thank you so much for this video this is always the most daunting task for me to complete!
Your Meadowland quilt turned out beautiful!❤️
Thank you
Picking fabrics is the absolutely most difficult part for me. I must be colour blind because oh my I find it to be so hard. I'll keep trying and I'm sure your tips and tricks will help. Thanks for the advice and encouragement.
I came across this site by accident, and I am totally hooked. This video is especially helpful because I struggle with color and values, in quilting and in watercolor painting. The use of black and white photos will be very helpful.
Thank you. Fabric stash, here I come! Well, maybe after just one more video...
I really like your videos. They are extremely pedagogical without being "I alone know the right answers". They hit a nerve with me. Thank you!!!
Thank you
Hello my friend
Ohhhhhhh...that is me. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH
Speaking of colour - Wow! I am growing out my grey and was worried before that it would make me look old and tired. You look radiant! Your skin look amazing with your grey. I love your colour videos where you show fabric with your colour wheel as I need that to "get it". This will be my "go to" video every time I start a new quilt. Separating my stash into 12 colours has been a major game changer and the process of actually doing it taught me a lot. Thank you so much, Karen.
My daughter pointed out that people her age are spending a lot of money to get silver hair. 😂
I love that people are embracing their grey hair. I have earned every one of mine!
I’ll be honest....I was wearing a beige shirt when I started filming and changed into my favourite red shirt because I thought I looked washed out. I’ll need new clothes with the new hair
LOL You just gave me a really good reason to justify my planned clothes shopping when we can really shop! Thanks, Karen!
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@@JustGetitDoneQuilts That red shirt was very flattering on you. Very cheery!
So many great tips! I've had a quilt since 2000 that I had began with my best friend and she passed away before we could finish, which makes it so hard to get back to quilting. I'm getting there and with your help it is getting easier to have confidence in myself as we were both beginners. It's been 20 years! Thank you for the great videos. I'm subscribed, so I'll not miss any of them. Take care and keep well during the pandemic.
So glad to hear
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I’m sorry for the loss of your friend, my best friend died and I still miss coffee and chats, in her memory get back to quilting. She would be happy for you, and perhaps she’ll be a helpful angel giving you support through it...when it’s done wrap in it and reminisce about your memories with her
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@@Kate98755 Thank you for the kindness Kate. We have so many reasons to quilt and reminisce. Such good advice! God bless and take good care of yourself.
Going to have to watch this several times. I don't have a good understanding of hue and value. Tks for making this video.
I have a whole series on colour theory for beginnersczcams.com/play/PLchS26NEYgVzgO4TjvwNQzHECwJS0b6KE.html
Jumping of a cliff free diving...lol Perfect description!
I learn in spite of myself. You are a good teacher. I make every mistake you point out but I usually do not do it again after your session.
Mistakes are part of the journey. We should have a bingo card 😎
A very helpful video. And you look fantastic! Retirement is agreeing with you!
I think your video popped up for a reason. I've got so many projects to do one just a new one so I'm going to cut into the fabric tomorrow 😎 love to be able to get the the states one day, stay safe everyone. Jodie Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
I am color wheel challenged. I have never been able to understand the color wheel and I've been trying to learn it for sixty something years (at 72 I doubt that there will be a big revelation)! That's probably why I dress so monochromaticlly and prefer two to three fabric quilts. Oh yes, I've just realized that kits are wonderful (if they appeal to me)!
Our brain can process colour differently. Some people are more sensitive then others.
Dear Karen, thanks so much for your video. I did purchase the 3 - 1 Color Tool. Sorry I didn’t buy through you link....I’m figuring this stuff out. Anyway this video was very helpful as well as the color study videos. Have been sewing and quilting for years but I stay in my comfort zone for sure....!? Need to be a little more intensional and adventurous. Send blessings to you, family and son.
I love your hair. It is coming it beautiful
Awesome advice! I love the “choosing fabrics” stage of quilt making. A lot of the colour theory seems to come naturally to me, but I always learn so much from your videos. And your hair looks gorgeous. Those gray highlights are a good colour for you 😊
Laurie Macdonald I was just thinking the same thing about her hair! It looks great!
I'm with these ladies. I really like your hair! And, of course, the color information. Thanks, Karen.
Choosing fabrics is too stressful for me. Like the big box of crayons that didn’t help at all!
So Jenny to the rescue w daily deals. And thank god for tutorial ladies. Love you all!🥰
Loved that quilt! To newbies, don’t overthink, it will drag you in! Lol speaking from experience. Thanks Karen, great video!
My word Karen, but you must be inside my head!! Your videos are so informative and I laughed when I saw the "second guessing". I have been teetering on the edge of so many patterns that I even frustrate myself. But, I did get the 3-in-1 colour tool so I'm hopeful I can move myself along. BTW, snap - I'm letting my hair grow too! Stay safe and well. Best wishes to your son. Love from Dublin.
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So helpful, thank you!
Karen I like the colour of your hair and the style!
A year later and CZcams says...here watch this tutorial.....I love Just Get It Done Quilts. You have given me ideas for organizing my quilt room and much more. I have a fabric stash but mine is more like precuts. I have jelly rolls...charm packs and layer cakes but all of my precuts I put a pattern name on all of mine so that way when I get done with 1 quilt I can just grab a precut and I know what pattern I bought the precut for. That way it takes all of the guessing out of..."what quilt did I buy this one for again"...kinda thing. I like to buy fabric when it's on sale lol. Then I'll bring it home and go through my pattern books and find a pattern I think it would look good in and go with it.
Thank you for all of your hard work. You are an inspiration to the quilting world. Love your channel! God bless.
Thank's! Have a nice day!
I'm not a quilter(mostly make clothes) but I work in a fabric store, so I always catch your new vids on my break ehe! I've written down your channel name for others so many times now lol, always so helpful. Love from edmonton!
Holey moley ! 😱 You just describe me to a tee. I procrastinate and hesitate ... all the while prolonging the inevitable .... it takes a whole mighty lot of persuasion to get started. I will just have to bite the bullet and finally start on making a quilt.
Thank you for some of the best tutorials that are out there ! Luvya lotz Karen 🥰️❤️️💕😍😘
Thank you. Nice greetings from Germany 🤗🌸🙂
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Karen! I love it when you talk about color theory! Love that you're putting up more and more videos. Love the more nuanced discussion of quilter mistakes. I'm a beginner/intermediate quilter. This is so helpful. Hope you're well!
I think you are looking great! I know you’ve been trying to decide whether to color your hair again or not, but it is looking lovely. It looks like the texture is so good. Oh, and yes, great video!
I am just learning to quilt. I know nothing. So glad I found you and your videos. I read some of your comments. Seems your thinking about a hair redo. It makes me think of scripture in the bible. A woman's hair is her glory.
Love your quilt. Thank you for sharing your process.
This morning I am about to start cutting my most treasured stash of vintage calicos...so THANK YOU for this timely tutorial...just what I needed 💝
Just want to said you are my go to quilter for any color issues I'm having, rewatching your videos if necessary to help me when I get stuck. Thank you.
P.S. just a not to say I really like your hair don't know if you'll keep once we are let out but wanted you to know it looks very nice.
Thank you
Awesome video. Personally I enjoy choosing fabrics. I don't stress out, I trust my gut. And if ever I'm questioning a choice I ask a neighbor or someone who knows nothing about quilting about my color choices. Usually an untrained eye can pick out the mistakes real quickly.
That is a good idea. I never thought to ask someone who did not quilt about color. I also go with my gut, sometimes it is very hard to find just the right color. The last time was a gold sort of a burnt gold it took about three weeks to find it. But the quilt turned out very nice.
I like your hair this way...looks good!
Your hair looks great! Thanks for a great video!
I LOVE how your quilt came out! Thanks for another great video!
What I've done in the past is select three or four colors, place them next to each other until I'm happy with the way the pieces look side by side. I cut blocks and strips, alternating in a pattern. Pretty basic, but it seems to work, and the results are pleasing to me. Most quilts I've sewn are suicide survivor quilts. I generally ask what colors they like, and go from there.
That is a lovely use of your time and talent. Bless you!
You made some really good points here that I never thought much about. Thank you!
Those fabrics and colors were not in my comfort zone at all but I loved the way your quilt turned out. Sometimes it's good to get out of your comfort zone. Love your videos.
Thoughts I haven’t thought of already starting out as a new quilter. Lol
Thank you for your tips!
Love, love your videos
Thank you! You hit the nail on the head with my color choice mistakes. Never too many lessons on color harmonies. I watched, watched and rewatched all your color vids and recently ordered the 3 in 1 color tool from your link. And I’m off to the races now! //. Candle still lit for C. Best to him.