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Video Tutorial – Make a “Ticker Tape” Quilt

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Ticker tape quilts are a modern and trendy take on traditional quilting techniques. This online video tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a stunning quilt using jelly rolls and Banyan Batik fabric. Jenny Doan, an expert quilter, will demonstrate how to make a quick and fun quilt that is perfect for adding warmth and personality to any room in your home.

The history of ticker tape quilts dates back to the 1800s when fabric was scarce and expensive, and quilters had to make do with scraps of fabric from clothing and other household items. These quilts were often made by hand and required a lot of skill and patience to complete.

Jenny Doan will demonstrate how to make a quilt that uses precut 2.5 inch strips, also known as jelly rolls. The use of Banyan Batik fabric for the foreground of the quilt gives the quilt a vibrant colors, and intricate designs. She will guide you through the process of creating ticker tape strips using smaller pieces of fabric, and show you how to sew them together to make a beautiful quilt.

The end result is a beautiful quilt that is perfect for snuggling under on a cold night, and will add a touch of warmth and personality to any room in your home. The project is also great way to use up scraps of fabric, so if you have a collection of scraps you don’t know what to do with, this is a perfect way to use them.

So, whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, this online video tutorial will give you the tools you need to create a stunning ticker tape quilt of your own.

 

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Woodland Whimsy Fabric Collection by Jennifer Pugh

There is something especially lovely about a winter fabric collection that feels seasonal without immediately shouting Christmas. Woodland Whimsy by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints is filled with forest animals, mushrooms, classic plaids, dots and softly textured coordinating prints.

The colours have a warm, storybook quality, making the collection perfect for quilts that can stay out long after the Christmas decorations have been packed away.

What Is Included in the Woodland Whimsy Bundle?

The Woodland Whimsy Fat Quarter Bundle includes:

  • 15 coordinating fat quarters
  • One 23-inch scenic fabric panel
  • 100% quilting cotton
  • Fabrics designed by Jennifer Pugh
  • Prints manufactured by Wilmington Prints

Each fat quarter measures approximately 18 x 21 inches.

I particularly like that the scenic panel is included with the bundle. Fabric panels are wonderful when you want an impressive focal point without spending several evenings piecing tiny blocks while wondering why you chose such a complicated pattern in the first place.

The panel could become the centre of a lap quilt, wall hanging or child’s quilt, with the coordinating fat quarters used to create simple patchwork borders.

What Could You Make With Woodland Whimsy Fabric?

This collection would work beautifully for:

  • A woodland animal lap quilt
  • A cosy winter wall hanging
  • A child’s storybook quilt
  • Patchwork cushions
  • Quilted reading mats
  • Fabric storage baskets
  • Winter table runners
  • Handmade gifts for nature lovers

You could also separate the smaller prints and use them in scrap-friendly projects. Our collection of eight fat-quarter-friendly quilt patterns offers plenty of ideas for putting coordinated fabric bundles to work.

For something smaller, the gentle woodland prints would be lovely in a seasonal mini quilt. This free mini snowflake quilt pattern could easily be adapted using the collection’s winter colours.

Is the Woodland Whimsy Bundle Worth Buying?

The bundle gives you a ready-made colour palette, a useful assortment of coordinating prints and a feature panel in one package. That takes much of the guesswork out of planning a quilt, particularly if choosing coordinating fabrics is the part that usually sends you wandering around the fabric shop for an hour.

The prints are playful enough for children but not so juvenile that they cannot be used for adult quilts and winter home décor. That versatility is probably the collection’s strongest feature.

The bundle was listed at US$62.98 when checked and is expected to ship in October 2026. Prices, availability and shipping dates may change, particularly with a new fabric release.

If you love woodland animals, gentle winter colours and fabric that feels as though it belongs in an illustrated storybook, this is a charming collection to add to your sewing list.

See the Woodland Whimsy Fat Quarter Bundle at Fat Quarter Shop.