Category: quiltcoatalong

Clueless QCAL (As if!) — Coat Options, I Have Told You Thrice

I’m so happy I’m sending a third email about coat options so I can use this gif from Schitt’s Creek. If you haven’t watched it yet….GET ON IT! It’s my fave. You can find it on Netflix, or purchase on Amazon Prime. Here are some more patterns that are size...

Clueless QCAL (As if!) — Coat Options Part Deux (inclusive sizing)

I can’t believe my little QCAL is up to over 50 people–57 to be exact! I honestly started it to have a few quilty friends to help keep me accountable. I was only planning for my OG group of 12. Then I figured…if I’m writing all these emails for...

Clueless QCAL (As if!) — Let’s Talk About Fabric

WAAAAAAAIIIIITTTT!!!! I know we are still two months out from starting, but Lex and I just went to our local quilt shop to get the fabric for our coats. I’m happy with my choices, but I am definitely jealous of her fabrics–I can’t wait to see what y’all pick!...

Clueless QCAL (As if!) — Quilt Design Ideas

I think this is the hardest part for me…selecting a quilt design for my coat. I still have NO idea which one I’m going with. Is anyone else finding selecting a quilt design the hardest part of the pre-sewing process? If you are looking for some pattern inspiration for your...

Clueless QCAL (As if!) — Type of Quilt Coat

Hiya! Please don’t get overwhelmed by another long, rambling email by me. There are three months till we start our QCAL, so you have ample time to read through all this info! Tackle it when you are ready. Jodie the Impatient Quilter of @jozmakesquilts and @scribblygumquiltco hosted a QCAL and has a bunch...

Clueless QCAL (As if!) — A Couple Resources and Coat Options

Here are a couple resources I’ve found helpful to read thru in order to decide what kind of quilt coat I want to make and how to make it. I apologize in advance for how wordy this is….but not sorry for how helpful it is! 🤣 Quilted Coat: Tips &...

Clueless QCAL (As if!) — Welcome & Schedule

First off, we are now the Clueless QCAL (#cluelessqcal) since none of us have made a quilt coat before, and most haven’t made clothing (or at least anything with sleeves). I’m confident with the many resources online, and sharing our personal experiences, we can figure this out together! In...