Hey guys! I’m back with another fun video in my Quilting 101 series. Today we’re talking all about fabric! I’m going to show you all about precuts and yardage, share what I like to buy. And then I’ll share some of my favorite places to get my fabric too!
Fabric is one of my favorite things about quilting. It’s also one of the most dangerous parts as there are so many fun lines out and they always have new ones coming too! If you’re new to sewing or quilting it can be difficult to know where to start with getting fabric. But don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it in no time!
And just a friendly PSA: fabric is addictive, proceed with this video at your own risk!
So let’s get started with today’s Quilting 101: How To Choose Quilting Fabric
I hope you enjoyed today’s video keep reading for lots of quilty links!
For more information on some of my favorite fabric designers and places to shop check out this post!
How to Get Started Quilting: All About Fabric
Here are a few of my Quilting Tutorials online:
- Pink Pig Rag Quilt
- DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Board Game (*Great for learning beginning skills!)
- Patchwork Book Cover
- Quilt-as-you-go Book Cover
- Kids Pillow with Pocket
- How to Applique’ Basics (Don’t worry it’s super easy!)
- Thread Catcher Tutorial
Here are some of my favorite shops:
Here are my favorite Instagram hashtags to follow:
- #showmethemoda
- #bonnieandcamille
- #quilting
- #apqquiltalong
- #fqsfun
- #fqssnapshots
- #thegreatfabricdestash – people like you and me, Etsy store owners, and online retailers all sell fabric here! Read more about that below.
Here’s a crash course on precuts:
- Fat Quarter: Fat quarters are usually 18” x 22’’ fabric cuts.
- Fat Eighth: These are half of a fat quarter, so they measure 9” x 22”.
- Layer Cake: (a.k.a stackers) 10” x 10” square fabric cuts.
- Charm Pack: 5” x 5” square fabric cuts.
- Candy Packs: (a.k.a. mini-charms) 2.5” x 2.5” square fabric cuts.
- Jelly Roll: 2.5” x approx. 42” strips. They are usually the length of the width of fabric (WOF).
- Honey Bun: 1.5” x approx. 42” strips (WOF).
- Dessert Rolls: 5” x approx. 42” strips (WOF).
- Honeycombs: These are newer to the precut world and are 6” hexagon precut shapes.
- Turnovers: These are triangle shaped precuts. Currently they come in 10” and 6.5” half square triangles.
To keep up with our shenanigans, feel free to follow me:
- YouTube Channel
- Instagram (LOTS of quilty goodness there!)
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!
Now for the fun part! Fat Quarter Shop has generously offered to sponsor today’s giveaway!
We’re giving away 1 Fat Eighth bundle of North Woods by Kate Spain for Moda!
Make sure to enter the raffle copter below to enter to win!
Yay! This was the perfect video – exactly what I needed to understand the differences in fabric rolls and what you can make with them. Thank you!!
Thank you for the great info! And the giveaway! Your PSA is spot on fabric is super addictive!
Hi Erica,
Love your sewing area. Are those IKEA shelves I see? Love your storage space/ setup. Where do you buy your bolt of Moda white Fabric? I would really like to see how you quilt the top of your finished quilts and of course the binding? I would love to learn how to do my own.
Your quilts are inspiring, but your time management is too. I too am homeschooling, training a puppy, and need to get back into my sewing room! How do you manage to get free time for yourself?
Yes, they’re the Ikea Kallax (used to be called Expedit) shelves. Love them! I get my bolt from Stitches_N_Giggles4U on Etsy, she’s super nice and orders them on request 🙂
I’m able to sew more now because it’s summer time. It’s hard during the school year, but I find time here and there in the evenings or on weekends sometimes. We’re usually fairly busy though with sports and activities so it can be a challenge 🙂
What is the name of the layer cake in your video? The one with the trees? It is very cute. Where did you get it? I can’t seem to track it down.
Hi, I that one is called Lil’ Red by Stacy Itsu and it’s an older line so you may not be able to get it anymore. I would check Etsy or Ebay 🙂
Hello Erica. I enjoyed your videos today. I am going to attempt to make a quilt for the first time. Phew my mind is dealing with all the information. I love a challenge though. Thank you for your help.
You’re welcome, hope you enjoy the series!