![Fabric selection for Week 1 of the Cascade Bloom Quilt Sew Along, featuring a mix of white, blue, peach, and orange fabrics, with a logo for the sew along.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0611/7824/9422/files/Screenshot_2024-07-21_at_3.25.59_PM_2048x2048.png?v=1721600784)
Join the Cascade Bloom Group Chat
If you want to chat all things Cascade Bloom Sew Along, consider joining the Instagram group chat for this SAL! Talk with me and other Cascade Bloom participants about your fabric choices, progress, and more. We can't wait to chat!
![Fabric requirements chart for the Cascade Bloom Quilt in 5-tone and 2-tone options, detailing yardage needed for baby, throw, twin, and bed sizes, featured in the Week 1 blog post of the Cascade Bloom Quilt Sew Along.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0611/7824/9422/files/cascade_bloom_FR_6-26-24.png?v=1721669082)
Tips:
Check out the hashtag on IG
There are tons of amazing samples from my pattern testers to get some inspiration from! You can also see all the incredible mock-ups floating around, plus many kits from our awesome partner shops that are currently available. Instagram is usually a great starting point!
Make your own mock-ups
It's much easier to visualize what your quilt will look like when you make a digital mock-up first. I don't know about you, but I like to know exactly what the end product will look like before I start cutting my fabric! Here are a couple of websites where you can easily do this: QuiltInk.com and QuiltMockup.com.
Or if you like the traditional paper and colored pencils approach, here's a coloring page for you to download and print!
Grab a kit
There are a TON of amazing kits available right now. See some of them in our Cascade Bloom Quilt - Kit Round-up blog.
Follow the value guide below:
PICK ONE OF EACH:![Gradient value guide from light to dark, featured in the Week 1 blog post of the Cascade Bloom Quilt Sew Along, helping participants select and combine fabric tones for their quilt projects.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0611/7824/9422/files/Greyscale_1024x1024.jpg?v=1721600162)
![Black, white, and gray Cascade Bloom Quilt design by Toad & Sew, featured in the Week 1 blog post of the Cascade Bloom Quilt Sew Along, illustrating a monochrome color option for fabric selection and design inspiration.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0611/7824/9422/files/Greyscale_1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1721600162)
![Monochrome Cascade Bloom Quilt design in black, white, and gray by Toad & Sew, highlighted in the Week 1 blog post of the Cascade Bloom Quilt Sew Along, providing a sophisticated color palette for fabric selection and design ideas.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0611/7824/9422/files/Greyscale_reverse_1024x1024.png?v=1721600162)
Combining Colors
If you're looking for something a little simpler, you can combine the following colors to create a 3-Tone version of the pattern. That's what @JessiRash did with her bed-sized sample.
![Person holding a brown and white Cascade Bloom Quilt outdoors, featured in the Week 1 blog post of the Cascade Bloom Quilt Sew Along, showcasing fabric selection and finished quilt inspiration.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0611/7824/9422/files/Screenshot_2024-07-21_at_3.19.27_PM_2048x2048.png?v=1721600386)
Cascade Bloom Quilt Inspiration
Need some help getting started? Here are some Cascade Bloom Quilt mock-ups to help you get inspired! Don't forget that some quilt shops have the ability to create custom quilt kits for you! Send your favorite quilt shop a picture of one of the Cascade Bloom mock-ups below to see if they can create you your own unique quilt kit.
Curves Essentials Sewing Notions
Now is a great time to get some new sewing notions ordered if you're in the market for some goodies! This will ensure that they all arrive by the time you're ready to use them. I've put together a list of all of my favorite sewing notions I use when sewing curves in quilts. From seam rollers to glue pens and even sewing machine feet, this list covers everything! Check it out here.
*By purchasing a item from this list, a small portion of your purchase goes toward Toad & Sew at no additional cost to you!
See More Cascade Bloom Sew Along
Now that you have your fabric all selected and ready to go, read through more of the Cascade Bloom Sew Along blog posts here!