{"title":"Fabric","description":"This is the fabric I use in my own quilts, and in all the cover samples on all my patterns. It's high-quality 100% cotton fabric in color palettes designed to work well together, cut to size for minimal waste when used with Shiny Happy World patterns.","products":[{"product_id":"gemstones-fabric-collection","title":"Gemstones Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect collection of tone-on-tone blenders in a beautiful rainbow of bright, clear tertiary colors, designed especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full Gemstones collection is BIG. Over 80 designs! If that's a little overwhelming you can choose to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-color\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"quilting fabric blenders - arranged by color\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshop by color\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-design\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"quilting fabric - tone on tone blenders - arranged by design\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshop by design\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop two smaller curated collections from this larger collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"gemsyones fabric collection #1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/Gemstones_group_1_480x480.jpg?v=1645812750\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/collections\/578150-gemstones-group-1-by-shinyhappyworld\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"gemstones fabric collection group #1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto go to this smaller selection of the above twelve fabrics (a light and dark shade of each color).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/collections\/578151-gemstones-group-2-by-shinyhappyworld\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"gemstones fabric collection group #2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto go to the similar collection below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Gemstones fabric collection #2\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/Gemstones_group_2_480x480.jpg?v=1645812878\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Gemstones Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42557046620388,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/Gemstonescover_74d9e155-42d7-43c1-bc95-b32db43d7756.jpg?v=1707400074"},{"product_id":"monster-monster-fabric-collection","title":"Monster Monster Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonsters! So many silly monsters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery print in this fun monster fabric comes in lots of different scales. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiant scale for cheater quilts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge scale for bedding and quilt backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium scale for bedding, quilts, and clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall scale for quilts and clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for coordinating fabrics? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGemstones\u003c\/a\u003e collection of blender prints is the perfect match!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCheater Prints\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to being fast - cheater prints are also the least expensive way to make a quilt. No waste! Nothing lost to seam allowance! As an example - here's a cheater quilt I'm working on. It's 2 yards of the Monster Cheater Quilt print on organic cotton sateen, so the printed size (not including the strips of white along the selvedge) is 56 inches wide and 72 inches tall.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/666866076?h=3af095b54f\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" title=\"Cheater Quilt square vid repeated.mp4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comparable size quilt top made with any of my patterns would use about 6 yards of 42-inch wide fabric. Even factoring in the different fabric widths - that's still more than twice as much fabric!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm hand-quilting my cheater using Big Stitch Quilting - but you can also machine quilt it, or tie it, or finish it any way you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Farmers Market Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42595616620772,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/MonsterMonsterMosaic.jpg?v=1670508858"},{"product_id":"animal-kingdom-fabric-collection","title":"Animal Kingdom Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe perfect collection of tone-on-tone blenders in warm neutrals, designed especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are ideal for making realistic animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full Animal Kingdom collection is BIG. Over 100 designs! If that's a little overwhelming you can choose to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-color\" title=\"quilting fabric blenders - arranged by color\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshop by color\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-design\" title=\"quilting fabric - tone on tone blenders - arranged by design\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshop by design\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop two smaller curated collections from this larger collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/Animal_Kingdom_group_1_480x480.jpg?v=1645815826\" alt=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in warm neutral colors\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in warm neutral colors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/collections\/578147-animal-kingdom-group-1-by-shinyhappyworld\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto go to this smaller selection of the above twelve fabrics (five shades each of brown and grey - plus a rusty orange and mustard yellow).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in warm neutral colors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/collections\/578148-animal-kingdom-group-2-by-shinyhappyworld\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto go to the similar collection below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/Animal_Kingdom_group_2_480x480.jpg?v=1645815861\" alt=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in warm neutral colors\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Animal Kingdom Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42557094396132,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/AnimalKingdomBlenderscover.jpg?v=1707345179"},{"product_id":"printed-quilt-blocks","title":"Printed Quilt Blocks","description":"\u003cp\u003eI love to quilt my blocks without doing any marking first. It's like doodling on the sewing machine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut not everyone thinks that's fun. :-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd not everyone likes choosing colors for a quilt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf that's you - I've got you covered. Now you can get quilt blocks in a carefully chosen color palette, all with the quilting lines pre-printed on them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you go to the collection on Spoonflower, you'll see all the different color palettes you can choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour blocks will come on a yard of fabric. Pop it in the washer and dryer, cut the blocks apart, layer with some batting, and quilt right on the lines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy peasy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fraying and twisting in the wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo measuring needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blocks are all 12 inches square - perfect for using with almost any Shiny Happy World pattern with almost no waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe button takes you directly to this collection on Spoonflower so you can shop directly from them. They have frequent sales, so be sure to check the header at the top of the site to see what's currently discounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFabric Types\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose between several different base fabrics. Below I have details about my two favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches, so you'll get 9 full blocks and 3 half blocks (perfect for names, dates, animal sounds and cute extras) in each yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying. (You can see the results of my testing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou'll get \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e full blocks and 3 slightly-bigger-than-half blocks in each yard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCoordinating Fabrics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be so hard to match colors on a computer screen, so I've created these palettes to coordinate perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are exactly the same colors as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGemstone Blenders collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric\/products\/monster-monster-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonster Monster collection\u003c\/a\u003e - bright clear tertiary colors. You'll find collections of blocks in dark, medium, and light palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are exactly the same colors the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric\/products\/animal-kingdom-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom Blenders collection\u003c\/a\u003e - neutral greys and browns with a rust and gold added to the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shades of Grey bundle is just grey blocks, ranging from almost white to almost black. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmers Market\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are exactly the same colors as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFarmers Market blenders collection\u003c\/a\u003e - a softer, slightly desaturated rainbow. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou'll find collections of blocks in dark, medium, and light palettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Rainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are exactly the same colors as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-color-palette\/products\/classic-rainbow-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClassic Rainbow Blenders\u003c\/a\u003e - very bright pure hues - especially the medium shades. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou'll find collections of blocks in dark, medium, and light palettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea Breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are exactly the same colors as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/sea-breeze-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSea Breeze Blenders\u003c\/a\u003e - soft, desaturated colors like the faded, bleached, salt-encrusted colors you see at the beach. You'll find collections of blocks in dark, medium, and light shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItty Bitty Baby size\u003c\/strong\u003e is 9 blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 yard Petal Signature Cotton (you'll have 3 half blocks leftover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 yard Organic Cotton Sateen (you'll have 3 full blocks and 3 half blocks leftover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrib size\u003c\/strong\u003e is 25 blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 yards Petal Signature Cotton (you'll have 2 full blocks and 9 half blocks leftover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 yards Organic Cotton Sateen (you'll have 11 full blocks and 9 half blocks leftover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ethriftier option\u003c\/em\u003e - 2 yards Organic Cotton Sateen. If you sew together 2 half blocks to make 1 full block, you'll have 0 full blocks and 4 half blocks leftover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNap size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 30 blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 yards Petal Signature Cotton (you'll have 6 full blocks and 12 half blocks leftover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003et\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehriftier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e option\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e yards Petal Signature Cotton. If you sew together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e half blocks to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks, you'll have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks and 3 half blocks leftover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 yards Organic Cotton Sateen (you'll have 6\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efull blocks and 9 half blocks leftover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 63\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 yards Petal Signature Cotton (you'll have 0 full blocks and 21\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehalf blocks leftover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003et\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehriftier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e option\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e yards Petal Signature Cotton. If you sew together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e half blocks to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks, you'll have nothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e leftover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 yards Organic Cotton Sateen (you'll have 9\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efull blocks and 18 half blocks leftover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ethriftier option\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e yards Organic Cotton Sateen. If you sew together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e half blocks to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks, you'll have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks and 9 half blocks leftover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 80\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 yards Petal Signature Cotton (you'll have 1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efull block and 27\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehalf blocks leftover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ethriftier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e option\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e yards Petal Signature Cotton. If you sew together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e half blocks to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks, you'll have 0 full blocks and 8 half blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e leftover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 yards Organic Cotton Sateen (you'll have 4\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efull blocks and 21\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehalf blocks leftover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ethriftier option\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e yards Organic Cotton Sateen. If you sew together 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e half blocks to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks, you'll have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks and 2 half blocks leftover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 100\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 yards Petal Signature Cotton (you'll have 8\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efull blocks and 36\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehalf blocks leftover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ethriftier option\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e yards Petal Signature Cotton. If you sew together 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e half blocks to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks, you'll have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks and 10 half blocks leftover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 yards Organic Cotton Sateen (you'll have 8\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efull blocks and 27\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehalf blocks leftover -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eor you can buy just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e yards and sew together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e half blocks to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks, in which case you'll have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks and 16 half blocks leftover\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ethriftier option\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e yards Organic Cotton Sateen. If you sew together 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e half blocks to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks, you'll have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full blocks and 16 half blocks leftover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42556393390308,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/PrintedQuiltBlockscover.jpg?v=1645800436"},{"product_id":"farmers-market-fabric-collection","title":"Farmers Market Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect collection of tone-on-tone blenders in a beautiful muted rainbow of colors, designed especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full Farmers Market collection is BIG. Over 90 designs! If that's a little overwhelming you can choose to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-color\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"quilting fabric blenders - arranged by color\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshop by color\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-design\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"quilting fabric - tone on tone blenders - arranged by design\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshop by design\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop two smaller curated collections from this larger collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/Farmers_Market_1_480x480.jpg?v=1650290018\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/collections\/581537-farmers-market-1-by-shinyhappyworld\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Farmers Market Group 1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to go to this smaller selection of the above twelve fabrics (a light and dark shade of each color).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/collections\/581538-farmers-market-2-by-shinyhappyworld\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Farmers Market group 2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to go to the similar collection below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/Farmers_Market_2_480x480.jpg?v=1650290056\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Farmers Market Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42772451721444,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/FarmersMarketcolorcollectioncover.jpg?v=1707399981"},{"product_id":"salt-and-pepper-fabric-collection","title":"Salt and Pepper Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eI love, love, LOVE bright colors - but you know what I also use a lot of?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey go with everything!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless I'm making eyes and noses, I don't usually want flat black or flat white. I want tone on tone prints that will look natural with the other tone on tone prints I use for my applique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo I created this collection of tone-on-tone blenders in salt (white and very light grey) and pepper (black and very dark grey). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all part of the larger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric\/products\/animal-kingdom-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Animal Kingdom color palette - tone on tone prints in warm neutrals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e color palette as well - I've just pulled them all together into one collection here for easier shopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Salt and Pepper Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42879255052516,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/saltandpeppercoverimage.jpg?v=1652114087"},{"product_id":"strawberry-blenders","title":"Strawberry Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of strawberry - from the lightest pink at the center of the berry to the deepest red on the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rmtos1u6q9whg4mt-7986397.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/fabric\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Farmers Market Blenders - quilting fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFarmers Market color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with fruit and veggie color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Strawberry Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43435745607908,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/StrawberryBlenders.jpg?v=1664040136"},{"product_id":"eggplant-blenders","title":"Eggplant Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of eggplant - from the pale lavender of Fairy Tale eggplant, to the almost-black of Italian eggplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rmtos1u6q9whg4mt-7986397.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/fabric\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Farmers Market Blenders - quilting fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFarmers Market color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with fruit and veggie color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Eggplant Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43435977769188,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/eggplantblenders.jpg?v=1664041698"},{"product_id":"avocado-blenders","title":"Avocado Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of avocado - from the pale creamy fruit to the dark green skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca title=\"Farmers Market Blenders - quilting fabric\" href=\"https:\/\/rmtos1u6q9whg4mt-7986397.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/fabric\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFarmers Market color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with fruit and veggie color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Avocado Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43435992416484,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/avocadoblenders.jpg?v=1664041988"},{"product_id":"cantaloupe-blenders","title":"Cantaloupe Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of cantaloupe - from the pale flesh near the rind to the deeper orange in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rmtos1u6q9whg4mt-7986397.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/fabric\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" title=\"Farmers Market Blenders - quilting fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFarmers Market color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with fruit and veggie color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Cantaloupe Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43435999723748,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/cantaloupeblenders.jpg?v=1664042271"},{"product_id":"corn-blenders","title":"Corn Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bicolor corn - from pale cream to bright yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-color-palette\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Farmers Market Blenders - quilting fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFarmers Market color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with fruit and veggie color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Corn Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43436016369892,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/cornblenders.jpg?v=1664042826"},{"product_id":"blueberry-blenders","title":"Blueberry Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of blueberry - from the deep blue of a perfectly ripe berry to the frosty blue highlights on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-color-palette\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Farmers Market Blenders - quilting fabric\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFarmers Market color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with fruit and veggie color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Blueberry Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43436037538020,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/blueberryblenders.jpg?v=1664043082"},{"product_id":"breadcrumbs-blenders","title":"Breadcrumbs Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in a fun dotted line print - available in every color of the rainbow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Breadcrumbs Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43436047827172,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/breadcrumbs.jpg?v=1664043544"},{"product_id":"lion-blenders","title":"Lion Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of tawny gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/animal-kingdom-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Lion Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438563098852,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/lionblenders.jpg?v=1664126656"},{"product_id":"grizzly-blenders","title":"Grizzly Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of brown from sandy blond to dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/animal-kingdom-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Grizzly Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438577221860,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/grizzlyblenders.jpg?v=1664127124"},{"product_id":"elephant-blenders","title":"Elephant Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of grey from frosty silver to deep charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/animal-kingdom-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Elephant Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438585741540,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/elephantblenders.jpg?v=1664127592"},{"product_id":"fox-blenders","title":"Fox Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of rusty, russet, reddish-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/animal-kingdom-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Fox Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438602551524,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/foxblenders.jpg?v=1664127806"},{"product_id":"topaz-blenders","title":"Topaz Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, clear, yellow-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gemstones fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in bright, clear colors\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGemstones color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Topaz Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438627946724,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/topazblenders.jpg?v=1664128236"},{"product_id":"tourmaline-blenders","title":"Tourmaline Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, clear, red-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gemstones fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in bright, clear colors\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGemstones color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Tourmaline Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438646231268,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/tourmalineblenders.jpg?v=1664128408"},{"product_id":"ruby-blenders","title":"Ruby Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, clear, red-violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gemstones fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in bright, clear colors\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGemstones color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Ruby Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438651998436,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/rubyblenders.jpg?v=1664128549"},{"product_id":"peridot-blenders","title":"Peridot Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, clear, yellow-green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gemstones fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in bright, clear colors\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGemstones color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Peridot Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438653866212,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/peridotblenders.jpg?v=1664128689"},{"product_id":"emerald-blenders","title":"Emerald Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, clear, blue-green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gemstones fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in bright, clear colors\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGemstones color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Emerald Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438656159972,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/emeraldblenders.jpg?v=1664128857"},{"product_id":"amethyst-blenders","title":"Amethyst Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, clear, blue-violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" title=\"Gemstones fabric collection - tone on tone blenders in bright, clear colors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGemstones color palette\u003c\/a\u003e. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Amethyst Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438658453732,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/amethystblenders.jpg?v=1664128969"},{"product_id":"lion-in-wait-mini-fabric-collection","title":"Lion in Wait - Mini Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eCute little lions lying in wait in the tall grass - ready to pounce!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion print comes in two different scales, and the coordinates are perfect for adding contrast to kids clothing, quilts, or room decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more coordinating fabrics? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/animal-kingdom-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Animal Kingdom fabric collection - tone on tone blender prints in warm neutral colors\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom collection of blender prints\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect match!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Lion in Wait mini collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43442099224804,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/LioninWaitmosaicwithtitle.jpg?v=1664207749"},{"product_id":"checkered-chickens-mini-fabric-collection","title":"Checkered Chickens - Mini Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flock of incredible silly gingham chickens - plus two fun coordinates to go with it, perfect for adding contrast to kids clothing, quilts, or room decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more coordinating fabrics? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Farmers Market Blenders - tone on tone fabric prints\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFarmers Market Blenders collection\u003c\/a\u003e is an exact color match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tab below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Checkered Chickens mini collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473268244708,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/checkeredchickensmosaic_9212836a-bcad-44a3-ada5-b2c2576ab168.jpg?v=1664806432"},{"product_id":"marbles-blenders","title":"Marbles Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in a fun polkadot\/bullseye print - available in every color of the rainbow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Marbles Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43484263416036,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/marbles.jpg?v=1664901559"},{"product_id":"oh-snap-blenders","title":"Oh Snap Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in a fun polkadot\/bullseye print\/ They look like little snaps and they're available in every color of the rainbow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Oh Snap Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Chicken Scratch Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Almost Gingham Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Circle in a Square Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. 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The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Downpour Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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It's super versatile and great texture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Godseye Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Homestead Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. 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The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Pump Up the Volume Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Rows of Bowls Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Soda Pop Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Spilled Cereal Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. 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Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. 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The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Streaky Stripes Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43566971486436,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/Streakystripes.jpg?v=1666616705"},{"product_id":"green-blenders","title":"Green Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, saturated green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/classic-rainbow-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic Rainbow fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClassic Rainbow palette\u003c\/a\u003e of bright, saturated colors. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with simple color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Green Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43571599343844,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/greenblenders.jpg?v=1666721628"},{"product_id":"classic-rainbow-fabric-collection","title":"Classic Rainbow Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect collection of tone-on-tone blenders in a beautiful bright, clear, saturated rainbow of colors, designed especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Rainbow collection includes all the primary (red, blue, yellow) and secondary colors (green, purple, orange). If you want the coordinating tertiary colors (red-orange, yellow-orange, blue-green, etc.) you'll want the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/gemstones-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gemstones fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGemstones collection\u003c\/a\u003e. With both collections together you get a complete spectrum!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full Classic Rainbow collection is BIG. Over 90 designs! If that's a little overwhelming you can choose to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-color\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"quilting fabric blenders - arranged by color\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshop by color\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-design\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"quilting fabric - tone on tone blenders - arranged by design\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshop by design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"quilting fabric - tone on tone blenders - arranged by design\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-design\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Classic Rainbow collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43581718462692,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/ClassicRainbowcover_e7c63022-d232-438a-9baa-ce822554eab9.jpg?v=1666991065"},{"product_id":"blue-blenders","title":"Blue Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, saturated blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/classic-rainbow-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic Rainbow fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClassic Rainbow palette\u003c\/a\u003e of bright, saturated colors. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with simple color names (red, orange, yellow, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Blue Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43589711986916,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/blueblenders.jpg?v=1667317870"},{"product_id":"orange-blenders","title":"Orange Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, saturated orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/classic-rainbow-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic Rainbow fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClassic Rainbow palette\u003c\/a\u003e of bright, saturated colors. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with simple color names (red, orange, yellow, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Orange Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43592018395364,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/orangeblenders.jpg?v=1667401047"},{"product_id":"purple-blenders","title":"Purple Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, saturated purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/classic-rainbow-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic Rainbow fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClassic Rainbow palette\u003c\/a\u003e of bright, saturated colors. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with simple color names (red, orange, yellow, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Purple Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43596068782308,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/purpleblenders.jpg?v=1667484594"},{"product_id":"red-blenders","title":"Red Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, saturated red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/classic-rainbow-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic Rainbow fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClassic Rainbow palette\u003c\/a\u003e of bright, saturated colors. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with simple color names (red, orange, yellow, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Red Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43599289811172,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/redblenders.jpg?v=1667571842"},{"product_id":"yellow-blenders","title":"Yellow Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in beautiful shades of bright, saturated yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/products\/classic-rainbow-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic Rainbow fabric collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClassic Rainbow palette\u003c\/a\u003e of bright, saturated colors. For coordinating colors in this collection, look for the other fabrics with simple color names (red, orange, yellow, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Yellow Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43599295906020,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/yellowblenders.jpg?v=1667572062"},{"product_id":"busy-bird-feeder-mini-fabric-collection","title":"Busy Bird Feeder - Mini Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flock of common backyard birds - plus two fun coordinates to go with it, perfect for adding contrast to kids clothing, quilts, or room decor. There's also a set of cut \u0026amp; sew Christmas tree ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Checkered Chickens mini collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43633191125220,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/BusyBirdFeederMosaic.jpg?v=1668698899"},{"product_id":"burlap-blenders","title":"Burlap Blenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone blender fabrics in versatile print that looks like burlap or loosely-woven linen - available in every color of the rainbow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed these fabrics especially for use with Shiny Happy World applique patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis design is available in colors from all my collections. To easily choose fabrics that will go together, look at the color names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Famers Market muted rainbow collection have names of fruits and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the bright Gemstones collection of bright, saturated tertiary colors have gemstone names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Animal Kingdom neutrals collection have animal names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the colors in the Classic Rainbow collection of pure, saturated bright primary and secondary colors have color names like red and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to pick colors with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the Breadcrumbs Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Do I Need?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll find yardage suggestions for all my quilt sizes. (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can find more info about all my different quilt sizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2021\/05\/quilt-sizes-and-supplies-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note! This is just the yardage needed for the appliques. It does not include the background blocks, backing or binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are for simple grids of square blocks - no sashing, borders, or half blocks. If you're playing with your layouts, you'll need to adjust accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton fabric is 42 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard feature to buy one yard of fabric - enough to applique 15-20 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib or Nap size quilt you'll need 2 yards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 4 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 5 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 6-7 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen fabric is 56 inches wide and you can use the Fill-a-Yard features to buy fabric in 2-yard increments - enough to applique 30-40 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Itty Bitty Baby quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have leftovers you can use for binding and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Crib size quilt you'll need 1 unit (2 yards) - and you'll have a little bit leftover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Nap size quilt you'll need 1-2 units (2-4 yards). You \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e be able to get away with one unit - but it'll be cutting things a bit close. If you're not going to be very careful with your layouts, or if you're going to be making a lot of very chunky animals, I'd recommend getting 2 units (4 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Twin size you'll need 2 units (4 yards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Queen size you'll need 3 units (6 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a King size you'll need 3-4 units (6-8 yards).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43633320165604,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/BurlapBlenderscover.jpg?v=1668699982"},{"product_id":"wild-flowers-fabric-collection","title":"Wild Flowers Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo many flowers in so many beautiful shapes and colors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery print in this lovely Wild Flowers fabric collection comes in a variety of scales and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiant scale for cheater quilts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge scale for bedding and quilt backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium scale for bedding, quilts, and clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall scale for quilts and clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for coordinating fabrics? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFarmers Market collection of blender prints\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect match!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCheater Prints\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to being fast - cheater prints are also the least expensive way to make a quilt. No waste! Nothing lost to seam allowance! As an example - here's a cheater quilt I'm working on. It's 2 yards of the Monster Cheater Quilt print on organic cotton sateen, so the printed size (not including the strips of white along the selvedge) is 56 inches wide and 72 inches tall.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Cheater Quilt square vid repeated.mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/666866076?h=3af095b54f\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comparable size quilt top made with any of my patterns would use about 6 yards of 42-inch wide fabric. Even factoring in the different fabric widths - that's still more than twice as much fabric!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm hand-quilting my cheater using Big Stitch Quilting - but you can also machine quilt it, or tie it, or finish it any way you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Farmers Market Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672970133732,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/WildFlowersMosaic2.jpg?v=1670508243"},{"product_id":"good-dog-puddle-and-grass-fabric-collection","title":"Good Dog - Puddle and Grass - Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eDogs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo many adorable dogs and all the things they love - sticks, bones, balls, grass, mud and more. :-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery print in this fun Good Dog fabric collection comes in a variety of scales and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiant scale for cheater quilts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge scale for bedding and quilt backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium scale for bedding, quilts, and clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall scale for quilts and clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is the Puddles and Grass color palette - all blues and greens. For fun pinks you can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/good-dog\/products\/good-dog-squeaky-toy-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efind the Squeaky Toy palette here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for coordinating fabrics? The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFarmers Market collection of blender prints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the perfect match!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/good-dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind everything in the Good Dogs collection here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Farmers Market Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43677769957604,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/GoodDogpuddlegrassmosaic.jpg?v=1670511384"},{"product_id":"good-dog-squeaky-toy-fabric-collection","title":"Good Dog - Squeaky Toy - Fabric Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eDogs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo many adorable dogs and all the things they love - sticks, bones, balls, grass, mud and more. :-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery print in this fun Good Dog fabric collection comes in a variety of scales and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiant scale for cheater quilts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge scale for bedding and quilt backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium scale for bedding, quilts, and clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall scale for quilts and clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe button will take you directly to the full fabric collection on Spoonflower - a separate website. Shiny Happy World coupons won't work on that site, but they almost always have a sale of some kind going on. Check the banner at the top of the page when you get to their site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never ordered from Spoonflower before, click on the tabs below to find step-by-step instructions and information about my favorite fabric bases and the quantities I order for my own quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is the Squeaky Toy color palette - fun shades of pink. For greens and blues you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/good-dog-puddle-and-grass-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efind the Puddles and Grass palette here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for coordinating fabrics? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric-by-collection\/products\/farmers-market-fabric-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFarmers Market collection of blender prints\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect match!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/good-dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind everything in the Good Dogs collection here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place an order on Spoonflower, they custom print whatever design you like on whatever base fabric you choose. My two favorite fabrics for quilting are Petal Signature Cotton and Organic Cotton Sateen. I did extensive testing of both before I started using them in my own quilts - you can find those results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shinyhappyworld.com\/2022\/02\/how-durable-is-spoonflower-fabric-with-raw-edge-applique.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth types will be very crisp when they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earrive. Just like any fabric, I highly recommend pre-washing before you use it. It softens up beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Signature Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetal Signature Cotton is a high quality quilting cotton with a thread count of 120. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get a nice, soft frayed edge - but it won't fray past your stitching line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printable width is 42 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my background blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cotton Sateen is a very high quality fabric. The thread count is a whopping 220 and it's smoother and slightly lighter weight than the Petal Signature Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen you use it for raw-edge applique with fusible adhesive, you'll get almost no fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printable width is 56 inches. This is the fabric base I use for all my applique fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about ordering from Spoonflower is the ability to use their Fill a Yard feature to order smaller quantities of a very wide range of fabrics. This is perfect for the kind of quilts I like to make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's how to use that feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose or Create a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shop on Spoonflower button will take you directly to the complete Farmers Market Blenders collection, but if you have a free Spoonflower account you can also create your own collections - a very handy way to shop for fabric for a specific project. In the examples below I'm showing a collection I created for my sample Lovable Mutts quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the collection page looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/01_see_collection_480x480.jpg?v=1664038614\" alt=\"Spoonflower collection page\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the Start Designing button to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Fabric Base and Design Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Start Designing button will bring up a page that looks like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/02_settings_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664038677\" alt=\"Spoonflower page with settings for Petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst choose your layout. Choose the layout, then your fabric base, then click the Design Your Project button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't use every layout for every fabric base - it all depends on the width of the fabric. Above you see the settings I choose to get 12 inch squares printed on Petal Signature Cotton - perfect for the background blocks in all my quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you'll see the settings I use most often for Organic Cotton Sateen - my favorite choice for applique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/03_settings_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664038894\" alt=\"Spoonflower settings for Fill a Yard on organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Your Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the fun part! You get to pick which fabric goes where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout I chose above for the Petal Signature Cotton creates a grid of 6-inch squares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/04_grid_for_petal_480x480.jpg?v=1664039126\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard grid for petal Signature Cotton\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I want 12-inch squares, I fill four squares with the same design. Choose your fabric from the menu on the right, and click to place it in the grid on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoonflower will print out exactly what you choose for that grid, so keep rearranging until you're happy with it, then click the Add to Cart button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how I fill the grid when I use Organic Cotton Sateen as my fabric base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/files\/05_grid_for_sateen_480x480.jpg?v=1664039363\" alt=\"Spoonflower Fill-a-Yard using organic cotton sateen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option gives you two yards of fabric with a grid of 9-inch squares. Most of the time when I buy fabric I like 9x18 inch pieces (very close to a fat eighth, which is 9x20 inches). For that I fill two blocks side by side with the same design, as you see with the yellow, green and orange fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I want more like a fat quarter (which is typically 18x20 inches). For that I'll fill four squares of the grid, making an 18x18 inch square. That's what you see with the blue, pink and purple fabrics above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Happy World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43679336431844,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6397\/products\/GoodDogSqueakyToycover.jpg?v=1670605556"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.shinyhappyworld.com\/collections\/fabric.oembed?page=3","provider":"Shiny Happy World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}