Layered Leaves: Free-Form Curves

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • Gentle free-form cut curves are combined with easy topstiching to create these fun little leaves. Use them by themselves in a quilt or combine them with your choice of blocks, for example: my Rose Twirl blocks!
    For detailed instructions and patterns for projects using these leaves, please refer to my book "Wiggles & Waves: Free-Form Curves."

КОМЕНТАРІ • 91

  • @liammorris7989
    @liammorris7989 2 роки тому +2

    Freehand, not much measuring - now you are talking my language! Such a great idea!

  • @WendySchell-i9h
    @WendySchell-i9h 9 днів тому

    Oh.how beautiful the little leaf and rose quilt is, wow!! Thank you for.sharing+

  • @luisarusso2748
    @luisarusso2748 2 роки тому +4

    what a nice and kind lady you are, karen! and your explanations are so easy to understand - even for me!!! 🙂

  • @floralheart
    @floralheart 2 роки тому +10

    The quilt on the wall with small leaves is very beautiful, I loved the composition of sweet colors.

  • @hazelem1266
    @hazelem1266 2 роки тому +10

    When I started my quilting journey two years ago, yours was one of the first videos I saw on landscaping. I made two beautiful large blocks, one was with a family tree the other with a river and fairy village. I also used the fold over seams and top stitched it layer by layer. Both blocks were totally hand stitched, as was the entire queen sized story quilt. Thank you so very much. I am going to make three more quilts the same way. Hopefully I will not take more than 4 months for each quilt. 🤣

    • @katemorgan4346
      @katemorgan4346 Рік тому

      I'd love to see a photo of your quilt. It would be so inspirational!

    • @hazelem1266
      @hazelem1266 3 місяці тому

      @@katemorgan4346hi Kate. Sorry I’ve just seen your comment. If you give me your IG I’ll send you photos.

  • @mightymac1723
    @mightymac1723 2 роки тому +1

    I started sewing earlier this year and found the rose twirl video early last week. Immediately purchased the book, Wiggles and Waves, and it arrived on Saturday. Made my first practice rose yesterday. The instructions in the video and in the book are easy to follow and understand; even for a beginner like me. Saw this video and had to watch and give a thumbs up and subscribe. Look forward to practicing my first set of leaves soon. Thank you Karen for showing me new and interesting sewing techniques. Great skills and great videos.

    • @karen.eckmeier
      @karen.eckmeier  2 роки тому

      Glad you found me and thank you for your kind words! Have fun experimenting and playing with fabric!

  • @terrytt2932
    @terrytt2932 2 роки тому +3

    What a treat...thanks so very much!!! I LOVE your color palette...ALWAYS. Your work is fabulous.

  • @SuperBettyboop23
    @SuperBettyboop23 2 роки тому +1

    I just think they are so beautiful thank you so much for sharing this wonderful idea it kind of reminds me of cathedral windows ❣️🪡🧵✂️

  • @ShazBookOwl
    @ShazBookOwl Рік тому +1

    It's very generous for you to demonstrate your techniques on YT. I am a newby, 2 quilts in, mostly using square blocks, and straight line designed blocks, my favourite so far is the mosaic block. I feel the curved blocks may be somewhat more forgiving of imperfection. As you say about the leaves, nature is imperfect, and the quilts you make have a much more organic look. I am going to see if I can get a copy of your book. I look forward to trying free form cutting and curves. Thanks for sharing. 😁

  • @bonniestalhiem8025
    @bonniestalhiem8025 2 роки тому +2

    I always love to watch your videos! They are great inspirations and a good jumping off point for me.👍🏻💖👵🏻

  • @analuciabrodtrama8661
    @analuciabrodtrama8661 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much. Y love 💕💕💕💕👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏 From Brasil / Porto Alegre/ RS

  • @clombard7134
    @clombard7134 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Karen for this tutorial and inspiring me to get creative! Free-form cutting is scary for me, but I will definitely give this technique a try! I just found you by accident and immediately became a fan and a subscriber!!

  • @lynnepfeffer8039
    @lynnepfeffer8039 2 роки тому +5

    Great video, Karen. Thanks so much. I have had your book for quite a few years but never tried your technique. After watching you make the leaves, I'm quite excited now to try it on my own! Your quilts are stunning!

  • @christinewozniak623
    @christinewozniak623 Рік тому +1

    I love this! Thank you

  • @redders6858
    @redders6858 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely adore the roses and leaf quilt, it’s so beautifully organic. Im totally in love with your table runners. No straight lines… imagine that! I’m going to have to use what you’re showing us as I can feel my planning head going into action just looking at your work. Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @tsambikasabineiakovidis7755
    @tsambikasabineiakovidis7755 2 роки тому

    I don't quilt, but I LOVE watching you ❤️ Ciao from Italy

  • @suekobold1646
    @suekobold1646 Рік тому

    You’re so creative!! I love this technique. I’m inspired to make roses and leaves and landscapes using your technique. Thank you for your generosity in sharing this

  • @notesfromleisa-land
    @notesfromleisa-land 2 роки тому +1

    Love this technique. As a serial glue baster I see a great deployment of this method

  • @Светлана-к7о1д
    @Светлана-к7о1д 2 роки тому +4

    Спасибо за видео,какая восхитительная работа!

  • @Peggybk
    @Peggybk 2 роки тому +1

    Love these leaves! What a great technique!

  • @person2463
    @person2463 2 роки тому +1

    Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing🌸

  • @drao6836
    @drao6836 2 роки тому +1

    Very pretty,thanks for the tutorial.

  • @maryt2887
    @maryt2887 2 роки тому

    Such a fun technique! I love the improv cutting.

  • @judithp6257
    @judithp6257 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much. I love your work so much.

  • @mariecochlan664
    @mariecochlan664 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much, Karen. This is beautiful and really inspiring!

  • @NatureAndOther
    @NatureAndOther 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. Great tutorial.

  • @CloudyWishes
    @CloudyWishes 2 роки тому

    Wow that's a really easy curve to stitch. Thank you

  • @angielovett4159
    @angielovett4159 2 роки тому

    Fabulous! Love this technique! Thank you!

  • @kirana51
    @kirana51 2 роки тому

    Lovely! 😍 Thank you for sharing❣

  • @helenwilliams7112
    @helenwilliams7112 2 роки тому

    What a wonderful demo! Thanks for the tutorial. Your work is beautiful!!!

  • @luenaprice3873
    @luenaprice3873 2 роки тому

    Very cool! I love all the ways you can use contrasting. It works your mind, but it's fun and easy to work on.

  • @junimondin
    @junimondin 2 роки тому

    Great idea, thank you. Dear greetings from Bavaria.

  • @wilycat5290
    @wilycat5290 2 роки тому

    That's a great design idea right there. You've convinced me that I can make a leaf block. I'll give it a try. I love your work anyway.... mountainside villages overlooking the sea, etc. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

  • @dorothydavies4085
    @dorothydavies4085 2 роки тому

    Beautiful Karen thank you for sharing will try this and make some pillows for my garden chairs love the green x

  • @mmills5951
    @mmills5951 2 роки тому

    I just found you on my newsfeed! I love this! Thank you!

  • @annecosgrove2133
    @annecosgrove2133 2 роки тому

    I've been quilting for years - only in straight lines! Thanks for the video and showing us your book. I need to branch out!

    • @karen.eckmeier
      @karen.eckmeier  2 роки тому

      I love the idea of you "branching out with the leaves!" Have fun with the free-form curves!

  • @LisaLisa-zl9vu
    @LisaLisa-zl9vu 2 роки тому

    This is lovely!!! Thank you for the great tutorial. Very thorough

  • @esperansaloughran693
    @esperansaloughran693 2 роки тому

    Karen thank-you for the signature. Great Great book!

  • @kilaamos6070
    @kilaamos6070 2 місяці тому

    this is just brilliant! thank you :-)

  • @marjoriebahm9239
    @marjoriebahm9239 2 роки тому

    Really fabulous! Thank you Karen.

  • @mariaarteira1666
    @mariaarteira1666 2 роки тому

    Amazing job! 💚
    I'm Portuguese.

  • @silverraven2017
    @silverraven2017 2 роки тому

    Really beautiful and inspiring Karen!! Love the tutorial! 💕🍃

  • @jodibuckmister7402
    @jodibuckmister7402 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorial, I love this!

  • @karenraabis5296
    @karenraabis5296 2 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial!

  • @nancydublin9666
    @nancydublin9666 2 роки тому

    Your books are sold out on Amazon. So . . . . I'll just have to wait. Great technique and teaching skills!

    • @karen.eckmeier
      @karen.eckmeier  2 роки тому

      Good news....I shipped many boxes of books to Amazon today so they all will be in stock by tomorrow! Thank you for your kind words!!!

  • @aidamarkiw
    @aidamarkiw 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful!❤

  • @reta165
    @reta165 2 роки тому

    Me encanto la tecnica ,queda super hermoso,la voy a hacer ,me encantaron las hojas ,saludos maestra dsd Buenos Aires Argentina 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @claudiaforrest6669
    @claudiaforrest6669 2 роки тому

    Thank you Karen and I’m off to pull out your book and look at it again!

  • @GreenFlowers
    @GreenFlowers 2 роки тому

    Good work 👍👏👏👏💐

  • @sewingbarbie6136
    @sewingbarbie6136 Рік тому

    I love this!

  • @ilgeri6741
    @ilgeri6741 2 роки тому

    Amazing quilts ❤️

  • @andreawalker2535
    @andreawalker2535 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely!

  • @dorissueliteixeira6476
    @dorissueliteixeira6476 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for dharing!

  • @stickman1215
    @stickman1215 2 роки тому

    Very cool!

  • @theresecrouch2924
    @theresecrouch2924 2 роки тому

    Beautiful, cant wait to try it

  • @CookingHealthyFood24
    @CookingHealthyFood24 2 роки тому

    Wow so beautiful 🙏🌷💖

  • @ольгакуликова-ь9ъ
    @ольгакуликова-ь9ъ 2 роки тому

    Как интересно, обязательно попробую. Спасибо за урок!!!!

  • @gammayin3245
    @gammayin3245 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @jenihansen7201
    @jenihansen7201 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @esperansaloughran693
    @esperansaloughran693 2 роки тому

    Thank you for signing a great book, I want to all the designs.

  • @профсоюзсоюзссрМосквин

    Очень красиво ,спасибо за урок

  • @suzannakoizumi8605
    @suzannakoizumi8605 2 роки тому

    Fabulous! Thank you!

  • @veronicasiczewski299
    @veronicasiczewski299 2 роки тому

    Wow!!! 🤩❤❤❤

  • @gingerbarlow4055
    @gingerbarlow4055 2 роки тому

    Cool technique

  • @flgirl250
    @flgirl250 2 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @НатальяДонова-б5е
    @НатальяДонова-б5е 2 роки тому

    Perfect😄👏

  • @susangage9140
    @susangage9140 Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @elisabeteavila6492
    @elisabeteavila6492 2 роки тому

    Adorei!!! Muito lindo 💖

  • @terribishop5313
    @terribishop5313 2 роки тому

    Thank you ❤️

  • @eiderlopez3450
    @eiderlopez3450 2 роки тому +1

    I love

  • @tinas977
    @tinas977 Рік тому

    What size rotary cutter do you use? Is there a special cutter you buy? My blades seem to get dull quickly. Do you use a blade sharpener?
    Thank you for these clear videos.

    • @karen.eckmeier
      @karen.eckmeier  Рік тому +1

      I use the medium size OLFA rotary cutter, which uses the 45mm blade. As long as you are careful they stay sharp for quite awhile. When they get dull, I simply replace the blade. I've never bothered with the blade sharpener.

    • @tinas977
      @tinas977 Рік тому

      @@karen.eckmeier thank you. That’s what I’m using. Appreciate you answering so quickly. 💕

  • @Liudmilia_MILA
    @Liudmilia_MILA 2 роки тому

    Очень красиво!!!

  • @bathildis6590
    @bathildis6590 2 роки тому

    Danke

  • @helgaburchardt2375
    @helgaburchardt2375 2 роки тому

    Hallo Karen. Tolle Arbeit. Bekomme ich den Stoff bei Dir?

  • @majidsobhani3993
    @majidsobhani3993 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much, It is great.
    Whould you tell us how to join these blocks togather?

    • @karen.eckmeier
      @karen.eckmeier  2 роки тому

      Thank you! The blocks can be squared and pieced "traditionally"...right sides together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance OR free-form topstitched with gentle curves, which is explained in detail in my book Wiggles & Waves.

  • @JosieStev
    @JosieStev 2 роки тому

    Lovely

  • @karenwerts2331
    @karenwerts2331 4 місяці тому

  • @ndlz1
    @ndlz1 2 роки тому

    🙏🏻👍🏻🥰

  • @ファイロベカルのつま

    おおきさは、そろわなくていいのよ。しぜんのなかにある、はっぱもいろいろだからね。まではおうことができた。
    しかし、だいたんにきるなあ。なれてるからだろう。

  • @drao6836
    @drao6836 2 роки тому +1

    Very pretty and thanks for the tutorial .