You should never feel guilty for doing what brings you joy. We are "allowed" to enjoy more than one type of crafting. I love seeing what you do and getting ideas from you. I have several EPP blocks from almost 10 years ago and I have decided that I am going to machine applique them onto larger blocks and then machine sew them into a quilt. It's perfectly fine to do whatever method we choose. We just have to enjoy and love what we are doing. I would love to see a yellow and pink house please.
You are so delightful to watch. Love all these projects. Never feel guilty for being creative. There’s no rules that I’m aware of. You accomplish a lot. Hello from the USA.
Hi Susie, thank you for a lovely comment. I will try and push the feelings of guilt away and just do what brings me happiness, after all that is why we craft. ❤️
My wife is watching this video, and you are saying you need to use your machine as you can't keep up with the fabric you buy. It made me laugh as she is just the same. Have fun, and don't feel guilty, your way is right for you.
Love your videos. I have been fpp for many years and order newsprint paper from Amazon to print patterns onto, it is so much easier to remove as it’s very thin.
Rachel you are a gem. I just love your videos and I think you are such fun. Please don't feel guilty. This is an old video so I hope you have got over the guilt by now. As long as you are creating and inspiring others to create it doesn't matter how you are doing it. The machine is just another tool in your sewing box so to speak. Besides the whole point of crafting is to enjoy it and to have something you love at the end of it. ❤
I love FPP, but I don't sew my papers. I use the same one over and over by the fold method. No picking and no stress on my stitches either. Your obsession is one of mine too. Loads of sewing skills and loads of variety!! I have lots of TenCow patterns!!
You are so adorable and a really good teacher! Thank you for your fun videos. 😊 I haven't heard of hand piecing a FPP block, so this is new to me. I love FPP and this would be nice to take along during the day's adventures. Keep up the great work! Leslie from California, USA
Definitely interested to see a tutorial/beginner intro type video about FPP. Your projects are lovely and anything that helps to use up scraps is always welcome!!
I have decided that I do my stitching for pleasure and rarely for the outcome. So I don't feel guilty if I do something else that I enjoy. I love the bordered star and think what a wonderful quilt that would make up. Foundation Paper Piecing is certainly on my to do list. So lovely to catch up with you again. xx
I totally agree with you that I really should be crafting at the same rate of buying fabric! My husband says I have my own store to shop in!! LOL I also love to do EPP and embroidery. I have downloaded several FPP sheets but have yet to try and give it a go.....but I also have a queen sized 1" hexagon GFG quilt on the go for my bed and multiple knitting and crochet projects on the go.... and I purchased all I need for the Patchwork of the Crosses EPP quilt!! I just hope that I am able to live long enough to finish all of the projects that I want to get done!!
I definitely understand that “guilty” feeling. I’m a knitter but when earlier this year I learned EPP I didn’t knit for months! I’m just getting into FPP now as well. My house color suggestion it based off my own home color: dark blue with a bright light green door. ❤
Don’t beat yourself up. Being creative is the name of the game and what gives us joy, whichever direction it takes you. I knit, sew and crochet and I have several projects on the go, so that I can choose what I’m in the mood for. I bought the mini houses pattern plus the seller sent me the trees one as well. I like your idea of doing the mixture in your quilt…..I might just have to copy that idea.
Hi! I love these tiny pieces as well. You didn't do anything wrong with that one corner, if it bothers you just put a stay stitch or a short basting stitch in it to make it behave it'll be fine. I quilt large and small quilts, EPP, FPP by hand and machine..NO GUILT! Most of us sewists have multiple interests in sewing. As long as we buy fabric and sew it we're generally happy right? Have fun experimenting 💕
I'm so happy that I found you! What a delightful surprise for me to see your sweetness and your enthusiasm, not to mention your skills! Thank you for all of this!
I use the quilting extension table that comes with my machine as a light table for FPP, just slip my phone underneath with the torch on -saves the money for fabric!
You are the reason I am obsessed with EPP! Those houses are adorable. Thanks so much I have one more thing to do now! I finished a table runner with 1 in hexagons for my daughter for Easter and now I am working on a scrappy 1 inch hex quilt for myself with Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics. I'd love to see a house that is purple and green. OMG! I just figured out I need about 3,500 hexies for my quilt! Love seeing you excited about your fabrics. Big hugs! ❤❤❤
Hi from Oklahoma. I like to do hand embroidery and counted cross stitch. I’m new to quilting. I work full time and I get frustrated that I don’t spend more time working on my quilting skills. I also like “smalls” which is what drew me to your channel. I want to try EPP and foundation paper piecing eventually. I would love to see any tutorial you decide to make.😊 I think I saw an aqua and red house in your stack of houses already, but that would be my dream house .🏡 Your pouch and pillow are both perfect. ❤
You asked if I ever feel like I'm cheating when changing from one craft to another--the answer is Not for a moment!!. Life is too short to hone in on just one creative process when there are so many to chose from. I say Go For It Girl and enjoy everything you possibly can. Plus your projects are so beautiful and it's pure joy to listen to you while you share how each project delights you. Love your channel!😄💗
I love everything you do!!!! I especially appreciate the link for the little houses and trees paper piecing patterns! I've done a tiny bit of paper piecing but think I'll really enjoy doing those cute little houses! Thank you for sharing!😀
Love, love, love all your projects! Especially the fussy cutting on your pouch and the tiny houses…well all of it! I sometimes feel guilty about not binding quilts in the evening instead of cutting out the next 20th or so project! I enjoy your channel. Keep the great work! Pam in NC, USA
You can fix that strip by ironing it on to a stabilizer and then use a cute zig zag or other decorative stitch between the strips to secure the loose edges down.
Hi Rachel from the US. I really enjoy seeing your videos and all the fun projects you make. I love the project bag and all the fussy cut fabrics. I’ve been wanting to make little houses but it hadn’t occurred to me to use FPP. I’ll check out some patterns. Thanks for sharing all of your makes. 🙂
The stars are lovely. I was looking at them the other night on Etsy. FPP is something I’ve never been able to get the hang of but I’m determined to give it another go. I was going to say pink and yellow for a house but I saw someone has already suggested that so yellow and green is my house colour suggestion. I’m feeling guilty not doing my EPP BOM just now, I have a baby blanket to finish knitting.
I just spent the past week studying EPP and fell in love with the process. I have never been interested in hand piecing before. FPP has been another love. The accuracy is amazing. I also enjoy small projects. Enjoy your channel immensely!❤
Enjoying your love of quilting and making beautiful projects,❤ I’m glad I found your channel. These houses are delightful, it’s beautiful Looking forward to seeing you again soon 🌷
Paper piecing can be fun. Your projects are very nice. You can put a ribbon on your small one and use for holiday decorations. Take care. Marion in Oregon.
I was laughing out loud every time you laughed at how much you've fancied FPP that I couldn't help but think that the next time we see a new video ALL the walls behind you are going to be covered in tiny FPP blocks -- like wall tiles. You laughed so much in this video that FPP was clearly your guilty pleasure; also about needing to quilt faster to keep up with your purchases (I can relate)! Love the idea of using interfacing instead of paper and may try it with the machine vs. hand stitching because removing the paper is a big reason I've not been interested in FPP. A quilty friend at quilt retreat loves FPP and raves about it, but I've never been excited to try it ... until this video! Why do you do this to me, Rachel? You are always inspiring me to do something new and adding to my quilt to-do list! 🙂 Please don't feel guilty for creating using a different method; we all grow and learn and there is a season to everything. House color request: black and yellow. Blessings to you.
I love your enthusiasm! FPP is so much fun! My first attempt, however, was a disaster. I didn’t get the idea of leaving enough fabric to fold over each section, and sewed it all backwards, which didn’t work. But after that, I found some FPP teachers-one or two in Australia who had delightful patterns and tutorials.
Ok ok ok!!! So I just got a vintage children fabric 😅 I so would love to have a home like yours for my temperature blanket ❤❤❤ never did FPP but I guess I’d have to start now 😂😂😂😂 thank you so much for the inspiration! Any chance you would do a pouch tutorial? ❤😊❤
I’ve only recently found your channel and am enjoying watching them all! I know exactly what you mean about feeling guilty! I needle felted for many years but have recently returned to sewing which I love. My boxes of wool fibre are just sitting downstairs 🫤 love all your makes and thank you for sharing the links to who you get supplies off etc, I’m from the UK but live in Portugal, I spend many hours scouring the internet 😊 thanks again 😊
Love what you do. You’re really inspiring. I think I’ll be doing a version of the FPP house quilt. Keep doing what you’re doing and enjoy - don’t feel guilty 😉
I have a pretty big stash but I didn't buy most of it. I inherited it from a friend who passed away and my daughters thrift shop all the time and always give me stuff. I do make small purchases from time to time but this year I am mostly using from my stash. I think your purchases are very practical and minimal so please don't waste time feeling guilty. You are so cute & precious. Enjoy your makes and have fun. ❤️😊
Rachel you have me hooked too on FPP. Have two more patters added to my collection. I popped on reserve the other day from my local library two books about FPP. Never feel guilty about putting a craft down and picking up something new. I have loads and loads of UFO's. Put it this way your exploring your creative side. Keep meaning to say the design wall you created is a wonderful video backdrop. Summer in Australia is coming to the end. Looks like I have plenty to keep me busy over winter. Lovely video Rachel thankyou. Look forward to the next one :)
As someone who is very creative and loves doing all types of craft, I have not got time to feel guilty of "cheating" on a single craft lol I paint portraits, crochet, knit, spin, weave, sew and I also do EEP as well as traditional quilting. Of course with this amount of creativity sometimes I have loads of projects on the go and do not get any one project completed quickly, unless I am on a roll with one craft and I leave the other crafts for a break, which is perfectly okay to do ;). I make up my own rules/guidelines, no one else. I love the variation of projects I can create for my home, friends and family. Don't get me wrong, it is not always plain sailing though, I do have a problem with too choice sometimes lol. I have all these skills so sometimes I have days when I am not sure what I am in the mood to do and end up doing nothing because Ive taken too long to choose lol But oh what a great problem to have lol It means I am never bored and when I go back to a craft it still feels fresh and I love doing it all :) Look after your mental health, because nobody else can ;) T x
Your projects are delightful. Thanks to your inspiration, I have several sheets of the tiny house patterns waiting for me when I get finished cleaning my sewing area.
Rachel, you’re so inspirational, I too love paper piecing. I like orange and purple together perhaps a good colour choice combination for your next house! My scraps I think of as “my scrap heap challenge” and I love a challenge 😊I feel lucky to have found you on UA-cam! Keep up the good work.
I find myself talking back to the screen when I watch your videos haha! Don't feel guilty for falling in love with different forms of quilting. I do epp, fpp, wool applique, I sew with my sewing machine, I hand quilt and I have a longarm quilting machine... it's all in the family girl! Keep on learning more and new techniques ☺️
Morning, I feel exactly the same with Lisa's fabric and I love the zip bag you have made. I love foundation paper piecing and have just found a double bed quilt pattern in my box which is 'waiting' to be started from my suitcase of fabric. Like you it brings me excitement - can't wait to start it, does it have to wait to start before other things are finished? - We'll see. What a good idea with the light box. Thanks for sharing everything. (I never make coasters, can't bring myself to put cups on my work!!). I have just made a quilt on the machine but hand quilted it for my great grandson and like you it doesn't feel quite right. But it is right - its exciting. I made his a quilt in two weeks and have loved it. Then I want to make a quilt as you go slowly by hand - I go with the mood, which is why it's so great to have a plethera of different skills and ideas. So much to say - like crafting - so much to do - enjoy enjoy enjoy.
I know what you mean about feeling like you’re “cheating” on crafts. But I don’t think you should feel that way. I love your pieces. I’m recently in the “research” side of paper piecing lol. I have sewing tools and so much fabric. 😅 I’m on the same boat about buying all the fabric lol. I subbed and can’t wait to see your future pieces.
My scraps have babies while I’m asleep.😆 I have about four bins full of scraps. Don’t feel guilty. I haven’t cross stitched in awhile, because I’m busy dealing with all the baby scraps. Here’s a combo turquoise and red my kitchen colors. Hello from Northern Arizona,USA🌺🐝
Evolution, as we learn, we evolve. Just found you by chance. Wow, I love your work. The colour choice is great. I have a butterfly mind. So I feel that I'm constantly learning, becoming obsessed with the new thing until I feel that it's mastered. Enjoy the process. 😁
I never have succeeded at FPP. I like doing EPP. As for.doing mini quilts, I did successfully make a Cathedral Window quilt for my dollhouse scale bed, many years ago. I don't care to do tiny stitching now, though.😏 Big stitch quilting is my thing, now.😊 Your quilts are so precious. I couldn't risk staining my mini quilts as coasters, either.
Teresa Downunder has mini FPPs, there is a variety sold together, she's on UA-cam and her shop is on Etsy. I love them had great fun trying her designs. The star cushion would definitely make a super quilt.
Rachel, You should try Foundation Paper Piecing with freezer paper! It's very fun as well and the patterns can be reused. You don't sew onto the paper at all so you save time not having to rip the paper off at the end. Irene @ Sugaridoo has a really good video tutorial! I made her One Two Tree Quilt in her QAL. Love your channel!!! Star @Stella Quilts
Can I request a blossomtree? A lovely pink of fresh white lollipoptree against a blue sky... At the moment a lot of trees in my neighbourhood are blossoming in clouds of pink and white and it looks so pretty! We've got a long bicycle path through this part of town, flanked with these trees and that one week each year that they are in bloom is absolutely magical. When the little leaves start to fall, it looks like snow and to walk or cycle through that is like you are in a fairytale.
I absolutely adore the fabric you have used on the pouch - the teddies are just too cute!! I completely relate with the feeling like youre cheating on another craft!!!! Sometimes i get so worried about it i don't craft at all 😢but then i try to remember, if it makes me happy, why should I feel guilty!?
I got excited when I saw you had a new video.....I really enjoyed this video, the quilt sounds an awesome new project!!!I would say my 2 favourite colours are pink and green if I could be added to your quilt project!! Have a lovely week, can't wait for the next video!!xxx
I love FPP, I remove the papers before sewing blocks together. This keeps seams from being too bulky and it's a standard 1/4" sew. I've just finished a quilt top made from stars pattern by A spoon full of sugar on etsy. Never any guilt when it comes to crafting 😂
I saw my first video of yours last night (the retreat you went on with your sister to the cottage). I have to say, we share a name, but I hate tiny projects! lol I sew entirely by machine (wish I knew how to hand sew). Love watching your videos!
I use my coasters to sit my scissors on or seam rippers, rotary cutters, etc, as I am sewing. For some reason, I don’t like sitting my scissors down on a table without having something underneath to prevent scratches. Love your channel. Your makes are beautiful ❤
That is a very good idea! I hae one pair of scissors that has a sharp piece of metal on the handle and im always worried about scratches so maybe I need to make a little mat for my sewing station!
@@stitchwithrachel It’s so nice having beautiful mats laid out. I especially like to embroider on them. Call me the mat lady cuz I love making them for my refrigerator too. It’s a great way to keep the shelves clean in your frig while enjoying burst of color when you look inside.
Rachel, good for you for trying something new. You're developping other skills AND using unused fabric to create wonderful things (love the cushion & log-cabin blocks) so don't feel guilty. As for using up your fabric before buying more, that's an impossible dream for us fabric lovers, so you may as well admit defeat😂I would LOVE for you to do a tuto on fpp as I've just bought a light pad on Temu & was looking for a reason to justify buying it 😉 !!!!! Big hugs Michele 😘
On te hand sewing through paper, it works best with very small stitches which tbh through paper would be difficult! Never unattainable, just difficult Beautiful work. I haven’t been subbed very long but I look forward to every video. Have a lovely day
You should never feel guilty for doing what brings you joy. We are "allowed" to enjoy more than one type of crafting. I love seeing what you do and getting ideas from you. I have several EPP blocks from almost 10 years ago and I have decided that I am going to machine applique them onto larger blocks and then machine sew them into a quilt. It's perfectly fine to do whatever method we choose. We just have to enjoy and love what we are doing. I would love to see a yellow and pink house please.
I will definitely do a yellow and pink house just for you ❤️ I think we should free ourselves to do what makes us happy in all walks of life
You are so delightful to watch. Love all these projects. Never feel guilty for being creative. There’s no rules that I’m aware of. You accomplish a lot. Hello from the USA.
Hi Susie, thank you for a lovely comment. I will try and push the feelings of guilt away and just do what brings me happiness, after all that is why we craft. ❤️
From Singapore love your works and Voice❤😊
Yes, Rachel! My scraps grow as I use the many bits of fabric, too! I call it my " Basket of Loaves and Fishes"!
My wife is watching this video, and you are saying you need to use your machine as you can't keep up with the fabric you buy. It made me laugh as she is just the same.
Have fun, and don't feel guilty, your way is right for you.
Welcome to the wonderful world of paper piecing! Your joy doing it is so beautiful!
And…
There are NO rules in crafting!!
Creativity has NO rules!!
Love your videos. I have been fpp for many years and order newsprint paper from Amazon to print patterns onto, it is so much easier to remove as it’s very thin.
Rachel you are a gem. I just love your videos and I think you are such fun. Please don't feel guilty. This is an old video so I hope you have got over the guilt by now. As long as you are creating and inspiring others to create it doesn't matter how you are doing it. The machine is just another tool in your sewing box so to speak. Besides the whole point of crafting is to enjoy it and to have something you love at the end of it. ❤
I love FPP, but I don't sew my papers. I use the same one over and over by the fold method. No picking and no stress on my stitches either. Your obsession is one of mine too. Loads of sewing skills and loads of variety!! I have lots of TenCow patterns!!
Our cushion cover is so lovely, color mix is perfect. ❤
You are so adorable and a really good teacher! Thank you for your fun videos. 😊
I haven't heard of hand piecing a FPP block, so this is new to me. I love FPP and this would be nice to take along during the day's adventures.
Keep up the great work!
Leslie from California, USA
Definitely interested to see a tutorial/beginner intro type video about FPP. Your projects are lovely and anything that helps to use up scraps is always welcome!!
I have decided that I do my stitching for pleasure and rarely for the outcome. So I don't feel guilty if I do something else that I enjoy. I love the bordered star and think what a wonderful quilt that would make up. Foundation Paper Piecing is certainly on my to do list. So lovely to catch up with you again. xx
I totally agree with you that I really should be crafting at the same rate of buying fabric! My husband says I have my own store to shop in!! LOL I also love to do EPP and embroidery. I have downloaded several FPP sheets but have yet to try and give it a go.....but I also have a queen sized 1" hexagon GFG quilt on the go for my bed and multiple knitting and crochet projects on the go.... and I purchased all I need for the Patchwork of the Crosses EPP quilt!! I just hope that I am able to live long enough to finish all of the projects that I want to get done!!
I definitely understand that “guilty” feeling. I’m a knitter but when earlier this year I learned EPP I didn’t knit for months! I’m just getting into FPP now as well.
My house color suggestion it based off my own home color: dark blue with a bright light green door. ❤
What cute projects! Do what makes you happy! Don’t worry about speed but do know that scraps multiply at night when you aren’t watching .😂😂😂
Don’t beat yourself up. Being creative is the name of the game and what gives us joy, whichever direction it takes you. I knit, sew and crochet and I have several projects on the go, so that I can choose what I’m in the mood for. I bought the mini houses pattern plus the seller sent me the trees one as well. I like your idea of doing the mixture in your quilt…..I might just have to copy that idea.
Hi! I love these tiny pieces as well. You didn't do anything wrong with that one corner, if it bothers you just put a stay stitch or a short basting stitch in it to make it behave it'll be fine. I quilt large and small quilts, EPP, FPP by hand and machine..NO GUILT! Most of us sewists have multiple interests in sewing. As long as we buy fabric and sew it we're generally happy right? Have fun experimenting 💕
The project bag is so cute.
I'm so happy that I found you! What a delightful surprise for me to see your sweetness and your enthusiasm, not to mention your skills! Thank you for all of this!
Thank you for such a lovely comment ❤️
Do you make your own patterns for paper piecing or do you purchase.
Would like to have a go
There are no rules for crafting. Oh, wait! One rule exists: You have to have fun and enjoy what you are doing! I love all your artworks. 😍🥰😘
I use the quilting extension table that comes with my machine as a light table for FPP, just slip my phone underneath with the torch on -saves the money for fabric!
That's a good idea!!
You are the reason I am obsessed with EPP! Those houses are adorable. Thanks so much I have one more thing to do now! I finished a table runner with 1 in hexagons for my daughter for Easter and now I am working on a scrappy 1 inch hex quilt for myself with Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics. I'd love to see a house that is purple and green. OMG! I just figured out I need about 3,500 hexies for my quilt! Love seeing you excited about your fabrics. Big hugs! ❤❤❤
Love the puppy picture on your wall.,Beautiful
You are fabulous. Watching your videos makes me smile.
Aww thats so lovely!
Hi from Oklahoma. I like to do hand embroidery and counted cross stitch. I’m new to quilting. I work full time and I get frustrated that I don’t spend more time working on my quilting skills. I also like “smalls” which is what drew me to your channel. I want to try EPP and foundation paper piecing eventually. I would love to see any tutorial you decide to make.😊
I think I saw an aqua and red house in your stack of houses already, but that would be my dream house .🏡
Your pouch and pillow are both perfect. ❤
You asked if I ever feel like I'm cheating when changing from one craft to another--the answer is Not for a moment!!. Life is too short to hone in on just one creative process when there are so many to chose from. I say Go For It Girl and enjoy everything you possibly can. Plus your projects are so beautiful and it's pure joy to listen to you while you share how each project delights you. Love your channel!😄💗
I love everything you do!!!! I especially appreciate the link for the little houses and trees paper piecing patterns! I've done a tiny bit of paper piecing but think I'll really enjoy doing those cute little houses! Thank you for sharing!😀
You are very welcome, I hope you enjoy stitching them if you buy the pattern ❤️
Love, love, love all your projects! Especially the fussy cutting on your pouch and the tiny houses…well all of it! I sometimes feel guilty about not binding quilts in the evening instead of cutting out the next 20th or so project! I enjoy your channel. Keep the great work! Pam in NC, USA
You inspired me to try out foundation paper piecing. Thank you! ❤
Zip pouch is so adorable with its Old Fashioned Flare! Fabulous JOY envoking fabrics!
You can fix that strip by ironing it on to a stabilizer and then use a cute zig zag or other decorative stitch between the strips to secure the loose edges down.
Hi Rachel from the US. I really enjoy seeing your videos and all the fun projects you make. I love the project bag and all the fussy cut fabrics. I’ve been wanting to make little houses but it hadn’t occurred to me to use FPP. I’ll check out some patterns. Thanks for sharing all of your makes. 🙂
The cushion cover is VERY pretty. I personally like them overstuffed. Lovely work. ❤️
The stars are lovely. I was looking at them the other night on Etsy. FPP is something I’ve never been able to get the hang of but I’m determined to give it another go. I was going to say pink and yellow for a house but I saw someone has already suggested that so yellow and green is my house colour suggestion. I’m feeling guilty not doing my EPP BOM just now, I have a baby blanket to finish knitting.
I just spent the past week studying EPP and fell in love with the process. I have never been interested in hand piecing before.
FPP has been another love. The accuracy is amazing. I also enjoy small projects.
Enjoy your channel immensely!❤
Enjoying your love of quilting and making beautiful projects,❤
I’m glad I found your channel.
These houses are delightful, it’s beautiful
Looking forward to seeing you again soon 🌷
As long as you are creating there is nothing wrong with trying several crafts. You seem to enjoy everything you try, so keep it up.
Paper piecing can be fun. Your projects are very nice. You can put a ribbon on your small one and use for holiday decorations. Take care. Marion in Oregon.
I was laughing out loud every time you laughed at how much you've fancied FPP that I couldn't help but think that the next time we see a new video ALL the walls behind you are going to be covered in tiny FPP blocks -- like wall tiles. You laughed so much in this video that FPP was clearly your guilty pleasure; also about needing to quilt faster to keep up with your purchases (I can relate)! Love the idea of using interfacing instead of paper and may try it with the machine vs. hand stitching because removing the paper is a big reason I've not been interested in FPP. A quilty friend at quilt retreat loves FPP and raves about it, but I've never been excited to try it ... until this video! Why do you do this to me, Rachel? You are always inspiring me to do something new and adding to my quilt to-do list! 🙂 Please don't feel guilty for creating using a different method; we all grow and learn and there is a season to everything. House color request: black and yellow. Blessings to you.
I love your enthusiasm! FPP is so much fun! My first attempt, however, was a disaster. I didn’t get the idea of leaving enough fabric to fold over each section, and sewed it all backwards, which didn’t work. But after that, I found some FPP teachers-one or two in Australia who had delightful patterns and tutorials.
Ok ok ok!!! So I just got a vintage children fabric 😅 I so would love to have a home like yours for my temperature blanket ❤❤❤ never did FPP but I guess I’d have to start now 😂😂😂😂 thank you so much for the inspiration! Any chance you would do a pouch tutorial? ❤😊❤
Love the houses and yrees. Now i need to do that...list of my 1000s to do!
I’ve only recently found your channel and am enjoying watching them all! I know exactly what you mean about feeling guilty! I needle felted for many years but have recently returned to sewing which I love. My boxes of wool fibre are just sitting downstairs 🫤 love all your makes and thank you for sharing the links to who you get supplies off etc, I’m from the UK but live in Portugal, I spend many hours scouring the internet 😊 thanks again 😊
Love what you do. You’re really inspiring. I think I’ll be doing a version of the FPP house quilt. Keep doing what you’re doing and enjoy - don’t feel guilty 😉
I love the little house blocks. They are so cute!! ❤😊
I have a pretty big stash but I didn't buy most of it. I inherited it from a friend who passed away and my daughters thrift shop all the time and always give me stuff. I do make small purchases from time to time but this year I am mostly using from my stash. I think your purchases are very practical and minimal so please don't waste time feeling guilty. You are so cute & precious. Enjoy your makes and have fun. ❤️😊
Rachel you have me hooked too on FPP. Have two more patters added to my collection. I popped on reserve the other day from my local library two books about FPP. Never feel guilty about putting a craft down and picking up something new. I have loads and loads of UFO's. Put it this way your exploring your creative side. Keep meaning to say the design wall you created is a wonderful video backdrop. Summer in Australia is coming to the end. Looks like I have plenty to keep me busy over winter. Lovely video Rachel thankyou. Look forward to the next one :)
Thank you for a lovely show.
As someone who is very creative and loves doing all types of craft, I have not got time to feel guilty of "cheating" on a single craft lol I paint portraits, crochet, knit, spin, weave, sew and I also do EEP as well as traditional quilting. Of course with this amount of creativity sometimes I have loads of projects on the go and do not get any one project completed quickly, unless I am on a roll with one craft and I leave the other crafts for a break, which is perfectly okay to do ;). I make up my own rules/guidelines, no one else. I love the variation of projects I can create for my home, friends and family. Don't get me wrong, it is not always plain sailing though, I do have a problem with too choice sometimes lol. I have all these skills so sometimes I have days when I am not sure what I am in the mood to do and end up doing nothing because Ive taken too long to choose lol But oh what a great problem to have lol It means I am never bored and when I go back to a craft it still feels fresh and I love doing it all :) Look after your mental health, because nobody else can ;) T x
I really like the look of all the economy blocks together ❤
Your projects are delightful. Thanks to your inspiration, I have several sheets of the tiny house patterns waiting for me when I get finished cleaning my sewing area.
I love foundation and English paper piecing! I also love tiny pieces. Love your channel.
Rachel, you’re so inspirational, I too love paper piecing. I like orange and purple together perhaps a good colour choice combination for your next house! My scraps I think of as “my scrap heap challenge” and I love a challenge 😊I feel lucky to have found you on UA-cam! Keep up the good work.
I find myself talking back to the screen when I watch your videos haha! Don't feel guilty for falling in love with different forms of quilting. I do epp, fpp, wool applique, I sew with my sewing machine, I hand quilt and I have a longarm quilting machine... it's all in the family girl! Keep on learning more and new techniques ☺️
Could you do a house with a green roof and a white on white house please?
Morning, I feel exactly the same with Lisa's fabric and I love the zip bag you have made. I love foundation paper piecing and have just found a double bed quilt pattern in my box which is 'waiting' to be started from my suitcase of fabric. Like you it brings me excitement - can't wait to start it, does it have to wait to start before other things are finished? - We'll see. What a good idea with the light box. Thanks for sharing everything. (I never make coasters, can't bring myself to put cups on my work!!). I have just made a quilt on the machine but hand quilted it for my great grandson and like you it doesn't feel quite right. But it is right - its exciting. I made his a quilt in two weeks and have loved it. Then I want to make a quilt as you go slowly by hand - I go with the mood, which is why it's so great to have a plethera of different skills and ideas. So much to say - like crafting - so much to do - enjoy enjoy enjoy.
Purple and yellow ❤
I enjoy watching you so much. Don't feel guilty for using the machine. Thank you for sharing the foundation piecing.
I know what you mean about feeling like you’re “cheating” on crafts. But I don’t think you should feel that way. I love your pieces. I’m recently in the “research” side of paper piecing lol. I have sewing tools and so much fabric. 😅 I’m on the same boat about buying all the fabric lol. I subbed and can’t wait to see your future pieces.
I love foundation paper piecing too. I am doing my temperature quilt by foundation paper piecing. I feel it is ok to expand our crafts.
I recently discovered you, I would love to tutorials on everyone of these things you’ve shown I love everyone of them and would love to make them.
Mount that bock that is fraying on fusible wadding to secure the lose bit.
My scraps have babies while I’m asleep.😆 I have about four bins full of scraps. Don’t feel guilty. I haven’t cross stitched in awhile, because I’m busy dealing with all the baby scraps. Here’s a combo turquoise and red my kitchen colors. Hello from Northern Arizona,USA🌺🐝
Love your program. I think you might be my daughter or maybe in my quilting world. Love the mini house. I really enjoy foundation piecing.
that bag is absolutely darling!!
Evolution, as we learn, we evolve. Just found you by chance. Wow, I love your work. The colour choice is great.
I have a butterfly mind. So I feel that I'm constantly learning, becoming obsessed with the new thing until I feel that it's mastered. Enjoy the process. 😁
I never have succeeded at FPP. I like doing EPP. As for.doing mini quilts, I did successfully make a Cathedral Window quilt for my dollhouse scale bed, many years ago. I don't care to do tiny stitching now, though.😏 Big stitch quilting is my thing, now.😊
Your quilts are so precious. I couldn't risk staining my mini quilts as coasters, either.
I can see why you are addicted to FFP. I love it, too. Your work is precious.
I love the joy you bring to your craft.
I love the project bag you made with the economy blocks.
Such pretty work I’m keeping up with my temperature quilt catch up each Sunday 😊
Teresa Downunder has mini FPPs, there is a variety sold together, she's on UA-cam and her shop is on Etsy. I love them had great fun trying her designs. The star cushion would definitely make a super quilt.
I'd love a FPP tutorial. It seems interesting to me but I'm a new quilter. Cheers!
Enjoyed this video so much and LOVE your “fussy cuts”!! ❤
Given it much thought and decided to ask for a purple and yellow house!! Thanks so much just love your sweet voice and precious projects!
Yellow and purple.. coming right up ❤️ xx
Rachel, You should try Foundation Paper Piecing with freezer paper! It's very fun as well and the patterns can be reused. You don't sew onto the paper at all so you save time not having to rip the paper off at the end. Irene @ Sugaridoo has a really good video tutorial! I made her One Two Tree Quilt in her QAL. Love your channel!!!
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Your excitement is contagious ! I need to control myself….I have enough on my plate 🤔
Can I request a blossomtree? A lovely pink of fresh white lollipoptree against a blue sky... At the moment a lot of trees in my neighbourhood are blossoming in clouds of pink and white and it looks so pretty! We've got a long bicycle path through this part of town, flanked with these trees and that one week each year that they are in bloom is absolutely magical. When the little leaves start to fall, it looks like snow and to walk or cycle through that is like you are in a fairytale.
I absolutely adore the fabric you have used on the pouch - the teddies are just too cute!!
I completely relate with the feeling like youre cheating on another craft!!!! Sometimes i get so worried about it i don't craft at all 😢but then i try to remember, if it makes me happy, why should I feel guilty!?
I got excited when I saw you had a new video.....I really enjoyed this video, the quilt sounds an awesome new project!!!I would say my 2 favourite colours are pink and green if I could be added to your quilt project!! Have a lovely week, can't wait for the next video!!xxx
Very nice, love your happy fabric choices. Looking forward to your next creation😊
I love FPP, I remove the papers before sewing blocks together. This keeps seams from being too bulky and it's a standard 1/4" sew. I've just finished a quilt top made from stars pattern by A spoon full of sugar on etsy. Never any guilt when it comes to crafting 😂
I saw my first video of yours last night (the retreat you went on with your sister to the cottage). I have to say, we share a name, but I hate tiny projects! lol I sew entirely by machine (wish I knew how to hand sew). Love watching your videos!
Your cushion would look great in Christmas prints as well I think!
I enjoy your sweet honesty and your love of this technique, you are adorable ❤
Aww thank you ❤️
Another technique for foundation paper piecing is to do it with freezer paper. I like this method because you don’t have to tear the paper away after.
I use my coasters to sit my scissors on or seam rippers, rotary cutters, etc, as I am sewing. For some reason, I don’t like sitting my scissors down on a table without having something underneath to prevent scratches. Love your channel. Your makes are beautiful ❤
That is a very good idea! I hae one pair of scissors that has a sharp piece of metal on the handle and im always worried about scratches so maybe I need to make a little mat for my sewing station!
@@stitchwithrachel It’s so nice having beautiful mats laid out. I especially like to embroider on them. Call me the mat lady cuz I love making them for my refrigerator too. It’s a great way to keep the shelves clean in your frig while enjoying burst of color when you look inside.
Rachel, good for you for trying something new. You're developping other skills AND using unused fabric to create wonderful things (love the cushion & log-cabin blocks) so don't feel guilty. As for using up your fabric before buying more, that's an impossible dream for us fabric lovers, so you may as well admit defeat😂I would LOVE for you to do a tuto on fpp as I've just bought a light pad on Temu & was looking for a reason to justify buying it 😉 !!!!! Big hugs Michele 😘
If I'm defeated... can I still purchase more 🤣 I had no idea that temu sold light pads, that's great. I will upload a tutorial next weekend x
Yes I would love a tutorial. I find FPP quite difficult.
I loved the video. The tiny houses are so cute. Can you make one in olive green and red. 😊
LOVE the tiny houses!
I love your work. You have a great eye for color
I love your cushion ❤
Would love to see how you do the foundation piecing. The pillow is beautiful! I printed some of the foundation papers but havent tried it yet.
Super cute pouch!
On te hand sewing through paper, it works best with very small stitches which tbh through paper would be difficult! Never unattainable, just difficult Beautiful work. I haven’t been subbed very long but I look forward to every video. Have a lovely day
You could always stand your pretty lamp behind you on the larger coaster? 🙂
Thanks for another lovely video - you are very inspiring and motivate me to try new things x
Loved your video and the colours in your work are gorgeous ❤
Lovely, just lovely!
I love all the tiny things you make😊
Thank you!