6 Steps to Selecting Fabric for Your Quilt

Choosing fabric for a quilt can sometimes be the most stressful part of the process... but it doesn't have to be! We've got 6 tips on how to make this a fun and blissful experience! Here is how to make it work! 

STEP 1: CHOOSE THEME

Who is the quilt for? Is it to celebrate a holiday or to decorate your home? Think about the intention of the quilt.

STEP 2: FOCUS FABRIC

Find the fabric that "calls your name"... the one you just can't live without! Oftentimes it is a larger print with multiple colors.

STEP 3: SCALE & SIZE

Vary up the different sizes of prints. Keeping everything the same is boring. Add small and medium to the larger prints.

STEP 4: RESTFUL SOLIDS

Having too many competing prints can make the quilt very busy. Allow the eye to rest by bringing in several different solids.

STEP 5: TAKE RISKS

Some may "play it safe" by staying within one line of fabric. But don't be afraid to pull from multiple lines! You have our permission! ;) 

STEP 6: HAVE FUN!

Quilting is all about having FUN! Don't get "hung up" on making sure everything is perfect. Enjoy the process from start to finish.

At the end of the day, trust your instincts when selecting fabric for your quilt. If a certain fabric speaks to you, go for it! Quilting is all about creativity and self-expression, so choose fabrics that make you happy and excited to start sewing.

With these 6 steps in mind, you'll be well on your way to selecting the perfect fabric for your quilt. So go ahead, let your creativity run wild and have fun with the process. Happy quilting!

Are you ready to make your first quilt or want to review the basics? Check out our online course, Make My 1st Quilt. Follow along as Kris takes you through each step of creating your first quilt in this course! She will focus on 7 basic quilting blocks and show you how to put the quilt together!