Brenda sent us and I am so happy she did. I enjoy your teaching method and your quilting ideas. I bought these templates years ago and they just sat in the package. Now they have a purpose. Great idea and I plan to indulge myself in watching more of your videos. It may have taken you 3 years to get going but it was worth it and having a partner to help you is really great. ❤
Thanks so much Connie! I have really enjoyed getting to know Brenda and being a part of her quilting community. I hope you will give these templates a try - they are fun. Thanks for watching.
Hi Delwyn - It seems to be an even split between those who like the sashing and those who don't. I always ask Jason when I can't decide (meaning I like both options). I might have to make another one without the sashing this time. Thanks for watching!
I have the very same rulers! In the nearly three years since I've never been inspired to use them. This project is going to the top of my 2024 list. I love the idea about the star. I'm considering 🤔 using three accent colors for the star and Kaffe scraps for the remainder of the block. I will use black for the sashing. Michelle this is SO wonderfully creative. Thanks for sharing. 🎶💐💖
Hi Carla! I'm so thrilled that this inspired you!!! I think I'll work on a series next year by digging into my existing rulers to see what I can do with them that might a bit unique or different. Or just re-discover some of them! I'd love to see a photo of your project - you can always email me at bitsandpiecesquilting@gmail.com.
Hi Diane - so glad you like the pattern. I've used the templates for another quilt that's on my channel as well and it has a completely different look, partially because of the fabric I used, but also because I made a different part of the template with the same fabric (to create pinwheels). Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Glynis - thanks for watching. Given all the comments and different perspectives, I'm tempted to make this one again with a different layout - maybe put the background fabric in a different location, try it without sashing.... hummm. Lots of great ideas. Hope you are well.
I love this quilt. I don't remember what size template set I have but what I remember is it is either for an 8" or 6" finished block and there is a strong possibility that I have this 10" set as well. I have made my notes to make this quilt. 🙃 Template E will give you Big Pinwheels and Template D will give you little Pinwheels. 🤔
There is so much potential! I've also seen some images on the internet showing how different pieces in different blocks, when made the same colour can create little fish and other fun shapes. I've had a lot of fun with these. Thanks for watching.
Piece A in the Background color yields a 4-point Star. Piece C in the Background color yields a Friendship Star. Piece E in the Background color yields a Large Pinwheel. Piece D in the Background color yields a small Pinwheel. 🥳
Hi Cindy - given all the great ideas and perspectives, I think I'll have to make another one of these with a different layout. I'm thinking a different place for the background fabric and likely no sashing. Maybe a few extra blocks to make the layout a bit bigger. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much Eileen and welcome! I hope you find lots of interesting ideas. And don't forget the patterns on my website - www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com.
Hi Heather - I hope you'll give it a try. There is lots of potential here. As I've mentioned to others in the comments, I think the "E" block (bottom right) might make a cute pinwheel if it was turned into the centre of the block. Thanks for watching.
I have these rulers too but have yet to try them...seemed like too time consuming to prepare pieces. However, I bought them as another option for using my scraps and you have demonstrated that they totally work. I like what you did to make stars but preferred without sashing. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jeanie! I hope you give them a try. It actually goes together fairly quickly, and while I made the "A" block all the same, I think the "E" block would make a cute pinwheel if you make those all the same. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Charlene! This one was a close call, but I'm glad I went back and took out the sashing I didn't like. It was worth the frustration and effort to get it right.
Hi Vera - I'm tempted to make another one because I think the "E" blocks all come together to make a different pinwheel shape that might give a completely different look. Hummmmm.
I will now consider purchasing a set of those 'crazy quilt' rulers! Thinking out of the box is hard for me, but seeing how you did this is inspiration!!
Hi Roxanna - I'm glad this was helpful. I'm planning a series of videos in the new year to look at all the rulers in my collection and see how they can be used in new ways (or even just used for the first time!!!! ). Thanks for watching and best wishes for the holidays!
super nice video; as always. small suggestion if you have small cutting board even not round you can cut and turn the piece without moving the ruler on the fabric (i hope it is clear what i want to point out). tnx and bless for yr videos.
Hi Becky - excellent point! Turn the cutting mat and not the fabric. I just have to make sure my work table is clear enough to be able to spin the mat around without knocking things off the table!!! 🤣 Thanks for watching and happy holidays!
Thanks Sonja. I'm really happy with it. I think I might make another one with a different piece as the background. The "E" block might turn into an interesting pinwheel. Thanks for watching.
I agree with Jason looks great with the sashing! My quilting layout buddy is my husband Chris. I was trying to decide between two fabrics for sashing today and he found a third option that was even better!!
Hi Jean - I'll tell Jason that you agreed with him and I'll tell him about Chris too. It's great to have a supportive quilting buddy! Thanks for watching.
I am so happy to come across this video. I have been ordering the scrap bags of fabric and this will be nice to use with them. Great tutorial to follow. Thank you for sharing 🪡🧵
HI Michelle! That was a very clever use of that template set! I have a very similar set by Creative Grids. I've never tried thinking outside the box with them, but now you've given me some ideas. And also, I agree with Jason on the design - I really like the way the quilt turned out.
Hi Beth - the Creative Grids set is a bit different, but just measure them the way I did and you'll be able to tell what size strips you need. I hope you give it a try. Thanks so much for watching. Hope you are well.
Hi Jeanne - to each their own, I guess, and I love that there are so many options to choose from in this great craft. It might have looked alright if I didn't add sashing between the groups of four? Maybe? The extra sashing made it just a bit bigger which would have been a nice bonus. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Ann. I'm thinking about a series in the new year to see about using other rulers in my collection in new ways - or just rediscovering those I haven't used much (or at all!). Best wishes and thanks for watching.
Thanks Elizabeth. I think the "E" block (the one on the bottom right) might also make an interesting pinwheel shape when turned into the centre.... Might be worth a look. And with all the great ideas in the comments, I might have to make another one!
Really great quilt, it’s always inspirational to see quilters use the supplies I already own. I like the sashing, I think it gives your eye a place to rest. Maybe you could have auditioned a fabric that wasn’t the same as the star fabric. Maybe something in a medium tone. A suggestion for next time. Regardless, your flimsy very nice & will keep someone cozy someday. BTW, good on you for all that frogging 🐸 🙋♀️🇨🇦
I have the templates, see the star with a shadow . I think that I would make the friendship stars in the Sashing in between the big blocks, and I might even reduce the size of the Sashing . I love your process!
What a fantastic video, I have these templates! I will be doing this with recycled men’s plaid shirts, for the Star points going to use a dark navy😀 love all your content Thank you❤
Hi Julie - thanks so much for your kind words! You plan sounds amazing!!! Have you been a long-time plaid shirt user, or have you just started to use them recently? I've been inspired by Cathy Martin from the Cat Bird Quilts (www.youtube.com/@TheCatBirdQuilts) to look at men's dress shirts in a completely different way!
So excited for you Phyllis! Try it the way I demonstrated, but there is also an option to see if the E block makes a pinwheel when it all comes together. And likely other options too! Have fun with it!
Hi Diane - different coloured cornerstones would look good, I think - so long as they somehow related to the other colours/fabrics in the quilt to provide a bit of unity. There is so much potential here to explore!
I have these pattern pieces but smaller, I like it best without the sashing because I think that the stars pop on a riot of color. The sashed quilt looks lovely but it’s too structured for me. When I make this quilt it will be without sashing, but I do appreciate your video. Thank you. 18:03
Hi Lynn - in your earlier comment I thought you meant the sashing between the units to make the stars, but I see what you mean about the sashing in general. Jason and I discussed that option and I think I will make it again and give that a try. And smaller pieces would be spectacular!!! and a great way to use up scraps! hummm.......
I vowed to not add any more quilts to my list until I finish the 20 or so I already have fabric for🤦🏼♀️🤣 … but these templates intrigue me. If the D is all the same color, I see an interesting pinwheel….also what if you did cut them with the wrong sides together and got mirrored blocks? I want to cut each piece in the same color (A-red, B-blue etc) then twist and turn them and see what pops out😂. Dang it🤣. No. I refuse to buy these templates right now😂
Stay strong Cynthia! Stay strong! Get a few of the UFOs finished and ask around with your sewing friends.... maybe someone has the templates already and you can borrow them once some of your other projects are further along. (I'm trying to help.... is this helping???) Because oh wow - you've got some great ideas for "what if" with these!!! Mirrored blocks is actually a brilliant idea. I may need to borrow that.......😜
Helping🤣🤣 Please borrow! At least if you post a video I will get to see it! I don’t have any nearby sewing friends to borrow the templates from so would be thrilled to see more of what you come up with from these.
Hi Martha - sashing in another colour would look great. I can imagine the border fabric as sashing would make it look like little windows. So many options!
The blocks are not straight of grain - lots of bias edges, so you do have to be careful not to pull them when pressing or sewing them together. Thanks for watching!
Hi Nancy - so many options! I have another set of fabrics pulled out to use these templates again, and I'm thinking of making the "E" block the common one for a pinwheel (and making them red!!). Thanks for watching.
I really liked the layout with no sashing. It was totally scrappy and the stars popped. Great tutorial.
Thanks Manuela - others in the comments have some other great suggests as well with sashing and without.... I might have to make another one!!! 😜
Brenda sent us and I am so happy she did. I enjoy your teaching method and your quilting ideas. I bought these templates years ago and they just sat in the package. Now they have a purpose. Great idea and I plan to indulge myself in watching more of your videos. It may have taken you 3 years to get going but it was worth it and having a partner to help you is really great. ❤
Thanks so much Connie! I have really enjoyed getting to know Brenda and being a part of her quilting community. I hope you will give these templates a try - they are fun. Thanks for watching.
I like the plain sashing on it as well. Jason has a good eye! Haha
Jason is great! I consult him all the time.
Without any sashing my favourite
Hi Delwyn - It seems to be an even split between those who like the sashing and those who don't. I always ask Jason when I can't decide (meaning I like both options). I might have to make another one without the sashing this time. Thanks for watching!
I have the very same rulers! In the nearly three years since I've never been inspired to use them. This project is going to the top of my 2024 list. I love the idea about the star. I'm considering 🤔 using three accent colors for the star and Kaffe scraps for the remainder of the block. I will use black for the sashing. Michelle this is SO wonderfully creative. Thanks for sharing. 🎶💐💖
It was very interesting on how to use.
Hi Carla! I'm so thrilled that this inspired you!!! I think I'll work on a series next year by digging into my existing rulers to see what I can do with them that might a bit unique or different. Or just re-discover some of them! I'd love to see a photo of your project - you can always email me at bitsandpiecesquilting@gmail.com.
Thanks Manuela!!
Love your ideas and design choices by using what we already have! You're a wonderful quilting instructor. Thank you!!
Hi Viola - thanks so much for your kind words! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.
Thank you! I have the templates and couldn’t decide how to use them. I also love your four patch trellis pattern
Hi Diane - so glad you like the pattern. I've used the templates for another quilt that's on my channel as well and it has a completely different look, partially because of the fabric I used, but also because I made a different part of the template with the same fabric (to create pinwheels). Thanks so much for watching!
I have these templates also. Working on cutting out pieces and kitting them up for mindless sewing.
Hi Denise - there are days when pushing fabric through the machine is it's own reward! Happy sewing.
I love crazy quilts. This pattern will be perfect.
Hi Mary - I think this is a manageable level of crazy for me. I usually like a bit of order in my chaos! 🤣 Thanks for watching.
I have done a block using the star point template and used up scraps for the rest of the block based on a phonebook page just using strips of fabric.
Hi Joy - I love the idea of scrap blocks for the larger pieces! That's a great idea. Thanks for watching.
Oh yes 👍 I prefer the stars without the sashing splitting the star points up 🤩 and I like the sashing between the separate stars. Great quilt 👏👏🇬🇧
Hi Glynis - thanks for watching. Given all the comments and different perspectives, I'm tempted to make this one again with a different layout - maybe put the background fabric in a different location, try it without sashing.... hummm. Lots of great ideas. Hope you are well.
Enjoyed this tutorial. I’m going to try.
Thanks for watching Sandra!
Loved this pattern. I ordered the rulers immediately and will be trying your technique. Thank you for the tutorial!
Thanks Maria! It's a ton of fun and not very difficult. Enjoy!
I love this quilt. I don't remember what size template set I have but what I remember is it is either for an 8" or 6" finished block and there is a strong possibility that I have this 10" set as well. I have made my notes to make this quilt. 🙃 Template E will give you Big Pinwheels and Template D will give you little Pinwheels. 🤔
There is so much potential! I've also seen some images on the internet showing how different pieces in different blocks, when made the same colour can create little fish and other fun shapes. I've had a lot of fun with these. Thanks for watching.
Awesome 🏴
Thanks for watching!
Piece A in the Background color yields a 4-point Star. Piece C in the Background color yields a Friendship Star. Piece E in the Background color yields a Large Pinwheel. Piece D in the Background color yields a small Pinwheel. 🥳
Thanks! This is a great cheat sheet.
Love it both ways.
Thanks Lynn. There is so much potential still.... I'm keen to continue working with these. Thanks for watching.
I loved the chaotic without the sashing. Shows how busy it is?
Hi Cindy - given all the great ideas and perspectives, I think I'll have to make another one of these with a different layout. I'm thinking a different place for the background fabric and likely no sashing. Maybe a few extra blocks to make the layout a bit bigger. Thanks for watching!
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Love your ideas and quilts.
Thanks so much Eileen and welcome! I hope you find lots of interesting ideas. And don't forget the patterns on my website - www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com.
Great idea for using a strip rather than layer cakes. ❤
Thanks Sonje - thanks for watching.
I, too, have these rulers. Thank you for giving me a way to use them.
Hi Heather - I hope you'll give it a try. There is lots of potential here. As I've mentioned to others in the comments, I think the "E" block (bottom right) might make a cute pinwheel if it was turned into the centre of the block. Thanks for watching.
Gorgeous! I don't have those templates, but I might look for them 😂
Hi Pam - Thanks for watching! I'm going to try to get a series together around "rediscovering" some of my existing tools and templates.
I have these rulers too but have yet to try them...seemed like too time consuming to prepare pieces. However, I bought them as another option for using my scraps and you have demonstrated that they totally work. I like what you did to make stars but preferred without sashing. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jeanie! I hope you give them a try. It actually goes together fairly quickly, and while I made the "A" block all the same, I think the "E" block would make a cute pinwheel if you make those all the same. Merry Christmas!
I really look forward to your videos. Always a great outcome. Thank you
Thanks Charlene! This one was a close call, but I'm glad I went back and took out the sashing I didn't like. It was worth the frustration and effort to get it right.
What a great idea in doing the layout this way! Thank you!
Hi Vera - I'm tempted to make another one because I think the "E" blocks all come together to make a different pinwheel shape that might give a completely different look. Hummmmm.
I will now consider purchasing a set of those 'crazy quilt' rulers! Thinking out of the box is hard for me, but seeing how you did this is inspiration!!
Hi Roxanna - I'm glad this was helpful. I'm planning a series of videos in the new year to look at all the rulers in my collection and see how they can be used in new ways (or even just used for the first time!!!! ). Thanks for watching and best wishes for the holidays!
Just finished using the same template to make a throw, but now I am thinking about doing one again with the stars.
Hi March Ann - It's been a fun project and I can see myself making another one soon. And perhaps with pinwheels this time! Thanks for watching.
super nice video; as always. small suggestion if you have small cutting board even not round you can cut and turn the piece without moving the ruler on the fabric (i hope it is clear what i want to point out). tnx and bless for yr videos.
Hi Becky - excellent point! Turn the cutting mat and not the fabric. I just have to make sure my work table is clear enough to be able to spin the mat around without knocking things off the table!!! 🤣 Thanks for watching and happy holidays!
It turned out really cool.
Thanks Sonja. I'm really happy with it. I think I might make another one with a different piece as the background. The "E" block might turn into an interesting pinwheel. Thanks for watching.
I agree with Jason looks great with the sashing! My quilting layout buddy is my husband Chris. I was trying to decide between two fabrics for sashing today and he found a third option that was even better!!
Hi Jean - I'll tell Jason that you agreed with him and I'll tell him about Chris too. It's great to have a supportive quilting buddy! Thanks for watching.
I am so happy to come across this video. I have been ordering the scrap bags of fabric and this will be nice to use with them. Great tutorial to follow. Thank you for sharing 🪡🧵
Hi Tracey - a bag of scrap fabric sounds like a dream!!! Thanks for watching and happy sewing!
HI Michelle! That was a very clever use of that template set! I have a very similar set by Creative Grids. I've never tried thinking outside the box with them, but now you've given me some ideas. And also, I agree with Jason on the design - I really like the way the quilt turned out.
Hi Beth - the Creative Grids set is a bit different, but just measure them the way I did and you'll be able to tell what size strips you need. I hope you give it a try. Thanks so much for watching. Hope you are well.
Lovely quilt Michelle. Another interesting video.
Thanks Patricia. Thanks for watching and hope you are well.
I actually liked the sashing with the cornerstones in the middle of the stars.. lol
Hi Jeanne - to each their own, I guess, and I love that there are so many options to choose from in this great craft. It might have looked alright if I didn't add sashing between the groups of four? Maybe? The extra sashing made it just a bit bigger which would have been a nice bonus. Thanks for watching.
I'm going to look into my ruler stash to see if I have this set. You ideas are wonderful. A++
Thanks Ann. I'm thinking about a series in the new year to see about using other rulers in my collection in new ways - or just rediscovering those I haven't used much (or at all!). Best wishes and thanks for watching.
Beautiful! Hope I'll be able to find a set of templates to use. ❤👍from Somerset UK
Hi Elizabeth - they are fun templates. Thanks for watching.
I do have these templates an love your idea. I would leave out the sashing 😮. Thank you I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks Elizabeth. I think the "E" block (the one on the bottom right) might also make an interesting pinwheel shape when turned into the centre.... Might be worth a look. And with all the great ideas in the comments, I might have to make another one!
Really great quilt, it’s always inspirational to see quilters use the supplies I already own. I like the sashing, I think it gives your eye a place to rest. Maybe you could have auditioned a fabric that wasn’t the same as the star fabric. Maybe something in a medium tone. A suggestion for next time. Regardless, your flimsy very nice & will keep someone cozy someday.
BTW, good on you for all that frogging 🐸 🙋♀️🇨🇦
Thanks so much!!! I have recently started crocheting amigurumi and learned what frogging is..... rip it, rip it!!! 🤣 It needed to be done!
I have the templates, see the star with a shadow . I think that I would make the friendship stars in the Sashing in between the big blocks, and I might even reduce the size of the Sashing . I love your process!
Hi Judy - these are great ideas!! A friendship star in the sashing would tie it all together really well. Thanks for watching and sharing your ideas.
What a fantastic video, I have these templates! I will be doing this with recycled men’s plaid shirts, for the Star points going to use a dark navy😀 love all your content Thank you❤
Hi Julie - thanks so much for your kind words! You plan sounds amazing!!! Have you been a long-time plaid shirt user, or have you just started to use them recently? I've been inspired by Cathy Martin from the Cat Bird Quilts (www.youtube.com/@TheCatBirdQuilts) to look at men's dress shirts in a completely different way!
Gorgeous
Thanks Lisa - I love this warm and cozy colour palette and use it a lot!
I love it!
Thanks Cindy!
I like it without the sashing.😊
Thanks Lynn! So many options and choices for everyone! Thanks for watching.
Got a set of these templates yesterday and am excited to try them. Love your videos as I love scrappy quilts. Thank you.
So excited for you Phyllis! Try it the way I demonstrated, but there is also an option to see if the E block makes a pinwheel when it all comes together. And likely other options too! Have fun with it!
I like the corner stones and wonder how they would look if you made them in different colors. What do you think?
Hi Diane - different coloured cornerstones would look good, I think - so long as they somehow related to the other colours/fabrics in the quilt to provide a bit of unity. There is so much potential here to explore!
I have these pattern pieces but smaller, I like it best without the sashing because I think that the stars pop on a riot of color. The sashed quilt looks lovely but it’s too structured for me. When I make this quilt it will be without sashing, but I do appreciate your video. Thank you. 18:03
Hi Lynn - in your earlier comment I thought you meant the sashing between the units to make the stars, but I see what you mean about the sashing in general. Jason and I discussed that option and I think I will make it again and give that a try. And smaller pieces would be spectacular!!! and a great way to use up scraps! hummm.......
I vowed to not add any more quilts to my list until I finish the 20 or so I already have fabric for🤦🏼♀️🤣 … but these templates intrigue me.
If the D is all the same color, I see an interesting pinwheel….also what if you did cut them with the wrong sides together and got mirrored blocks? I want to cut each piece in the same color (A-red, B-blue etc) then twist and turn them and see what pops out😂.
Dang it🤣. No. I refuse to buy these templates right now😂
Stay strong Cynthia! Stay strong! Get a few of the UFOs finished and ask around with your sewing friends.... maybe someone has the templates already and you can borrow them once some of your other projects are further along. (I'm trying to help.... is this helping???) Because oh wow - you've got some great ideas for "what if" with these!!! Mirrored blocks is actually a brilliant idea. I may need to borrow that.......😜
Helping🤣🤣
Please borrow! At least if you post a video I will get to see it! I don’t have any nearby sewing friends to borrow the templates from so would be thrilled to see more of what you come up with from these.
What about simple sashing but in a different color/fabric than the stars?
Hi Martha - sashing in another colour would look great. I can imagine the border fabric as sashing would make it look like little windows. So many options!
Would there be any issues with the straight of grain? Love the creativity though.
The blocks are not straight of grain - lots of bias edges, so you do have to be careful not to pull them when pressing or sewing them together. Thanks for watching!
Maybe the first layout would have worked without the dark cornerstones.
Hi Nancy - so many options! I have another set of fabrics pulled out to use these templates again, and I'm thinking of making the "E" block the common one for a pinwheel (and making them red!!). Thanks for watching.