How to Quilt with Tula Pink Untamed Fabrics

Quick answer

To use Tula Pink Untamed fabrics in a quilt, start by sorting prints by color and scale, then pair bold motifs with neutral solids or smaller-scale prints for balance. Cut carefully to feature the large-scale designs, and piece with consistent seam allowances to keep the pattern crisp.

Step-by-step guide to quilting with Tula Pink Untamed fabrics

1. Sort and plan your layout: Lay out all Untamed fabrics by color and scale. Identify large-scale prints that need to be cut into larger patches (like squares or rectangles) to show their design. Group smaller-scale prints for piecing into blocks. Common mistake: cutting large motifs into tiny pieces that lose the pattern. Keep large prints in bigger patches to preserve the design.
2. Cut with precision: Use a rotary cutter and clear ruler to cut strips and squares. For the Check Please print, align the grid lines with your ruler to keep the geometric pattern straight. Checkpoint: if the print is directional, mark the fabric's top edge before cutting to avoid upside-down motifs. Directional prints need careful alignment.
3. Piece with consistent seam allowances: Sew with a scant 1/4" seam allowance and press seams open or to one side. For prints like Check Please, pressing seams open helps the grid match at intersections. Common mistake: using a wider seam allowance that shrinks the block size and misaligns the pattern. Test your seam allowance on a scrap before starting.
4. Assemble blocks and test layout: Arrange blocks on a design wall or floor before sewing rows. Step back to check color balance—if one print dominates, swap it with a lighter or darker alternative. Checkpoint: photograph the layout to see it with fresh eyes. A design wall saves you from unpicking mistakes.
5. Finish with a simple quilting design: Choose a quilting pattern that doesn't compete with the fabric prints. Straight-line or echo quilting works well with geometric motifs like Check Please. Common mistake: dense free-motion quilting that hides the fabric design. Let the fabric be the star.

Featured product

• Tula Pink Untamed Check Please - Moonbeam 1/2 yd: Tula Pink Untamed Check Please in Moonbeam is a 100% quilting-weight cotton print, 44/45" wide, sold by the 1/2 yard. The soft, luminous colorway and geometric check make it a versatile neutral for balancing bolder Untamed prints in your quilt.