Hi Sherrill, thanks so much for the instruction on doing a 4 patch blocks from fat quarters. I love it and will try it . You're so sweet in explaining everything so well. Thanks again and have a lovely day.
Great, clear instructions for beginning quilters, My first time watching your channel. I certainly will recommend your channel to her. We live about 150 miles apart, and things always seem so hectic when we visit. Going down for a few days for Easter. Hopefully she will be able to give the four patch a try over the next few weeks. Thanks,Cheryl for your easy and patient instructions.
If you prewash and then use starch when pressing it makes materials easier to work with. Great video! But I almost had a heart attack when you said to throw away the scrap, lol
Measure the size of your current bed cover. Divide the width by the size of the 4-patch block. that will tell you how many blocks to make in each row. Then divide the length of your current bed cover by the size of your 4-patch. This will tell you how many rows to make. For the total number of 4-patch blocks to make multiply the number of blocks in each row times the number of rows. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
"Go ahead and throw that away"...What? Nooooooooooooo!! Great tutorial except the throwing away part. So much can be done with the scraps, strips, extra, etc! :)
I read some of the comments before watching the video, and when I got to that part, I laughed so hard. That's a lot of fabric to just throw away! That's a border strip, or another 2.5" strip. Could definitely be cut for a scrap quilt or turned into bias. The possibilities are endless.
Hi Melissa. Every quilter has their own thoughts on this. I don't always wash my fabrics first before cutting. But, if you are using very dark fabrics in your quilt, there is a greater risk for the fabric dye to run into the lighter colors. I had this happen --- so, I now wash all the dark fabrics before I use them. Happy sewing.
Hi Cheryl. Divide 5" by 2, and then add 1/2" to to that measurement. That is how wide your strips should be cut. Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Hi Gail & Jeff. That is a good question. Technically you should because if the fabric is going to be used in a project that will be washed later it might shrink. The problem with prewashing fat quarters is you would have to do a zigzag stitch around the 4 sides to prevent the fabric from unraveling during the wash cycle. I take the risk of not prewashing my fat quarters. Happy sewing.
You are such a great teacher for beginners. Such clear and perfect instructions. I appreciate you very much. Thank you.
What a great tutorial! First time that I get a person who really teach!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Sherrill, thanks so much for the instruction on doing a 4 patch blocks from fat quarters. I love it and will try it . You're so sweet in explaining everything so well. Thanks again and have a lovely day.
You have helped me so much as a beginner quilter! Just want to say thanks. You are the best.
Hi Aquilla. I am so glad my quilting tutorials have been so helpful. Thank you very much for watching. Happy sewing. 😍
Thank you Sherrill for your very easy to understand tutorials! I’m going to try this today. I’m relatively new to patchwork 🙏👏👏👏
Hi Maria. Glad you enjoyed the fat quarter 4 patch tutorial. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you! Awesome video!
Hi Mislissa. Glad you liked the the fat quarter projects tutorial. Thanks for watching💗and happy sewing😍
I love how you take the time to explain everything so well, Thank you
Very clear, pleasant voice, easy to follow and sample fabrics are so cute and happy colors.
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Awesome instructions!! Can't wait to try it. Love the wall hanging in the background!!
Very clear instructions as usual. Thank you.
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Great, clear instructions for beginning quilters, My first time watching your channel. I certainly will recommend your channel to her. We live about 150 miles apart, and things always seem so hectic when we visit. Going down for a few days for Easter. Hopefully she will be able to give the four patch a try over the next few weeks. Thanks,Cheryl for your easy and patient instructions.
I Love your videos.❤❤🌹
Thanks for watching💗and happy sewing😍
I love watching and listening to you, you are very calming and informative. I'm a newbie and can understand everything you explain :)
I LOVE TO SE YOU WHEN TEACHING US HOW TO QUILT
Thank you so much for watching and happy sewing! 😍
Just watched today! Thanks
You’re welcome 😊
Great tutorial!!! Thank you,
Thank you so much!!! Can't wait to try it.
If you prewash and then use starch when pressing it makes materials easier to work with. Great video! But I almost had a heart attack when you said to throw away the scrap, lol
Going to try this for a baby quilt
Excellent way of explanation.
Glad you think so! Happy Sewing! 😀
Thank you so much!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Eu nao entendo o que vc fala,mais entendo tudo o que vc ensina.Amo os videos😻❤❤
This ideal you have cutting out fabric with the numbers inch I never though about this is it's a help for stop and look. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Thank you
I keep those scraps for crumb quilting.
Thank you for your video and easy to follow instructions. How many 4-patches do I need for a single size quilt.
Measure the size of your current bed cover. Divide the width by the size of the 4-patch block. that will tell you how many blocks to make in each row. Then divide the length of your current bed cover by the size of your 4-patch. This will tell you how many rows to make. For the total number of 4-patch blocks to make multiply the number of blocks in each row times the number of rows. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
Zipp bag would look cute
"Go ahead and throw that away"...What? Nooooooooooooo!! Great tutorial except the throwing away part. So much can be done with the scraps, strips, extra, etc! :)
I read some of the comments before watching the video, and when I got to that part, I laughed so hard. That's a lot of fabric to just throw away! That's a border strip, or another 2.5" strip. Could definitely be cut for a scrap quilt or turned into bias. The possibilities are endless.
What are your thoughts on washing fabric before using material for a quilt?
Hi Melissa. Every quilter has their own thoughts on this. I don't always wash my fabrics first before cutting. But, if you are using very dark fabrics in your quilt, there is a greater risk for the fabric dye to run into the lighter colors. I had this happen --- so, I now wash all the dark fabrics before I use them. Happy sewing.
I always wash materials first in case of shrinkage. Then I iron with starch. It makes them a little stiffer and easier to handle .
Hi Sherrill thank you for this and can you do this for a four patch that measures five inches
Hi Cheryl. Divide 5" by 2, and then add 1/2" to to that measurement. That is how wide your strips should be cut. Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍
I have a question,..do you prewash your material from fat quarters first? thank you, GAIL
Hi Gail & Jeff. That is a good question. Technically you should because if the fabric is going to be used in a project that will be washed later it might shrink. The problem with prewashing fat quarters is you would have to do a zigzag stitch around the 4 sides to prevent the fabric from unraveling during the wash cycle. I take the risk of not prewashing my fat quarters. Happy sewing.
Throw it away??????
Thanks for watching, and happy sewing. 😍