How to Organize Quilt Fabrics Like a Pro (No More Color Chaos!)

How to Organize Quilt Fabrics Like a Pro (No More Color Chaos!)

 

In this week’s demo, Lisa shares a simple yet game-changing way to organize your quilting projects using fabric placement notepads and charming notebooks from Lori's Country Cottage.

Working on a multi-color quilt like the Posey Patch by Sarah Thomas? Managing 14… even 18 fabrics at once? 😅 No more flipping pages, guessing yardage, or losing track of that perfect orange print!

In this episode, you’ll discover how to:

🧵 Organize fabrics by layer, color, and placement 
📒 Keep a permanent record of where you purchased each fabric
✂️ Plan custom color changes with confidence
📊 Sketch quilt blocks using dotted-grid Charming Notebooks
🗂️ Keep your patterns and project history beautifully archived

Lisa walks you step-by-step through real projects and shows how these tools eliminate confusion — so when it’s time to cut and sew, you’ll know exactly what goes where.

The fabric placement notepads and charming notebooks from Quilting by the River (designed by Canadian, Carla Alexiuk) come in five gorgeous designs — perfect for seasonal inspiration or everyday sewing!

If you love quilting tips, organization hacks, and practical tools that make sewing more enjoyable, this one’s for you. 💕

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