Many quilters struggle with errors that can lead to frustrating results, whether it's misaligned seams or fabric choice issues. I've been there too, spending hours on a project only to realize that one small mistake has ruined the entire thing. It's disheartening, to say the least. But the good news is that these mistakes can be easily avoided with a little practice and patience. By recognizing the common pitfalls, you can take steps to prevent them and ensure your quilting projects turn out beautifully. And that's exactly what I will be covering in this video.
Hi Karen, I'm so happy to see you! Thank you for sharing your quilting knowledge with all of us. I may be gone for a while. Don't think I've left your channel! About an hour after I won your quilt, I got test results back. Have had dizziness and vertigo since end of June. I have to have surgery on both carotid arteries on both sides of my neck. See Neuro surgeon tomorrow afternoon to find out details. Wish me luck!❤❤
@@vickypetry1049 oh Vicky I’m so sorry to hear this I will be praying for you right now keep positive God is control pray and remain steadfast I am posting todayYOUR Quilt so will send out the tracking number you will be In Our thoughts 🙏🏿
This is really odd. I too have been having dizziness and initially a vertigo episode, first week in June. Have seen neurologist and they see the movement in my eyes, so still think it is vertigo issues. But I don’t believe it is. Oh, I so wish I could talk with you.
Thank you so much. I wished that I would have heard this years ago, but I have figured out some of it and you have confirmed that I am on the right track. I will continue to learn with you. 😊
Hi Karen, I love your relaxed way😊 I am understanding so much from you about quilting especially after buying all the books and still couldn’t quite get it, so thank you for being here for us slow learners.😊
Thank you for doing this topic. All of us had to learn one, more or all of these unspoken paths to our success the hard way. Then we found Karen's channel. I have been learning to quilt for a few years after making most of the 8 mistakes covered here today. That's the fun of learning isn't it? Freeing yourself from the "quilting snobbery" that lurks in many UA-cam channels is top drawer advice for all of us. Practicing the skills that Karen teaches in her tutorials using materials and designs that inspire you will help get you to the finished product you had in mind! Consider yourself on the right path to your personal quilting success if you are a subscriber to this channel!
What an awesome massage and well written thank you so much for the praise, it fills my heart with joy to know my subbies needs are being met I will continue to endeavor to remain consistent with my UA-cam quilting lessons / tutorial.
@@marilyngandhi8571 lol that’s funny lm sure he will be happy with the quilt I made a cot for my don’t and he was just happy to be warm when going for a walk during winter 🙂
Your pussy will want you to snuggle in that quilt before you hand it off to her or put it in her basket. Your smell is what brings pussy pleasure! That you are making it, that the quilt is brushing against you with your scent, and that your hands are stitching it are treat enough! So stop fearing that you are making the worse cot quilt for pussy when it comes to thread. I made a cot quilt for my friend's dog who took a liking to me. Upon unwrapping it at his birthday party, the corgi was so cheeky as to rip it from his pet's hand and run off with it! We, humans, had a good laugh as we ate corgi's cake and caught up on our going ons.
I learned to quilt from a dear older friend who has passed away. She saw me struggling and asked me what is frustrating me, I shared with her and she just said to me. 1. This is your quilt, make it as you please. & 2. There is no such thing as the quilting police. Do not let anyone tell you you MUST use this or that. Do not let someone point out your mistakes. That is rude and they are not trying to help you be a better quilt maker. If you love making them, you only need to know one piece of advice, look them right in their eyes, smile, and say I do not see a mistake in here. She was cool, I loved her, and I missed her everyday. We laughed a lot.
Thanks Karen. I think that I maybe over pressing my blocks. I will try to use my roller more often. Plus the squaring up more accuratly. I have never worried about what type of thread I have been using at all.
I’m so sorry for not submitting my comment earlier. Actually I wrote it but didn’t send. I haven’t been well. Your tips are great. Especially telling us the truth. ❤
I'm in the UK, so good morning Karen ( I hope I heard your name correct in another of your video's) Another great video, especially about the cotton's. As a newbie quilter, I bought my larger reels from Temu. I've found the white to be very good and quite strong, but the black for some reason not so good. Seeing what is said on other tutorials about cotton, I was beginning to feel inferior for not buying the so called correct cotton. Listening to you today has put my mind at rest, so I'll continue buying what I'm happy with and not what the experts recommend that we should use. I only came across you last week, so looking forward to watching your other video's 💞
Hi Karen, I am new to your channel (great to meet you!) and have been watching you for 3 days now💗! I am enjoying you very much, your beautiful creations, suggestions and opinions. I’ve been quilting many years but now that I’m retired I’m loving more time to do it. I am learning from you girl! This is a valuable video and I agree with you, especially the opinion of “snobbery” 😂! When quilting started it was using old clothes, flour sacks and generic thread! Thank you, I’ll be watching from Tucson, Arizona, USA
The relaxed way is the best way, quilts are an art work and tiny mistakes are normal and only the artist is aware of them. Polycotton thread is stronger than cotton thread, and less expensive.
Hi Karen, I am new to your channel (great to meet you!) and have been watching you for 3 days now💗! I am enjoying you very much, your beautiful creations, suggestions and opinions. I’ve been quilting many years but now that I’m retired I’m loving more time to do it. I am learning from you girl! This is a valuable video and I agree with you, especially the opinion of “snobbery” 😂! When quilting started it was using old clothes, flour sacks and generic thread! Thank you, I’ll be watching from Tucson, Arizona, USA
@@JoAnnVargas-RayJVRay thank you hope your well look forward to hearing from you again will be starting a Christmas sew along soon hopefully you will join in
Hi I’m new to your site and only 3 years into sewing. I’m looking forward to more learning experiences. I was making 2 fabric runners for a friend well I didn’t have enough fabric for the second one. So bought more fabric made the runner and noticed the fabric color didn’t match. I wanted to cry. Had make another one to match So I’ve learned to check The measurements and I buy more just in case.
Wonderful! has happened to the best of us, I am actually currently quilting a quilt for a quilt along i did here on YT that has different BG FABRIC and yes I ran out and never found it again. thanks for joining my community
I have been quilting for over 25 yrs. I Always use a hot iron, but I press not iron. Never use a cool iron. Also use a clapper even to get the folds out. I appreciate your opinions. Yes squaring up each block is critical, also to have no waves always cut your borders on straight of grain. Measure your top thru middle cut your borders that size. They will fit and keep your quilt square and will lay flat and quilt without problems.
Love your advice especially about HAVING to use the most expensive items to quilt. Most people cant afford that I've been making quilts for Project Linus for 5 years and have had many people say they are beautiful ❤❤ Love your channel!!
Very well explained; I still do it some of this mistakes specially square in up; or my eyes goes to the needle and not on the 1/4 measuring 😂😂😂 and I have to star all over again. Be well my friend; good health to you and family 🥰🥰
Many quilters struggle with errors that can lead to frustrating results, whether it's misaligned seams or fabric choice issues. I've been there too, spending hours on a project only to realize that one small mistake has ruined the entire thing. It's disheartening, to say the least. But the good news is that these mistakes can be easily avoided with a little practice and patience. By recognizing the common pitfalls, you can take steps to prevent them and ensure your quilting projects turn out beautifully. And that's exactly what I will be covering in this video.
Hi Karen, I'm so happy to see you! Thank you for sharing your quilting knowledge with all of us. I may be gone for a while. Don't think I've left your channel! About an hour after I won your quilt, I got test results back. Have had dizziness and vertigo since end of June. I have to have surgery on both carotid arteries on both sides of my neck. See Neuro surgeon tomorrow afternoon to find out details. Wish me luck!❤❤
@@vickypetry1049 oh Vicky I’m so sorry to hear this I will be praying for you right now keep positive God is control pray and remain steadfast
I am posting todayYOUR Quilt so will send out the tracking number you will be In Our thoughts 🙏🏿
@CraftyQuiltingDesigns Thank you Karen.
This is really odd. I too have been having dizziness and initially a vertigo episode, first week in June. Have seen neurologist and they see the movement in my eyes, so still think it is vertigo issues. But I don’t believe it is. Oh, I so wish I could talk with you.
@@user-wo8zq4fv8m send her an email go to her UA-cam page
@@CraftyQuiltingDesignsthank you.
Thank you so much. I wished that I would have heard this years ago, but I have figured out some of it and you have confirmed that I am on the right track. I will continue to learn with you. 😊
Karen...thanks for everything you shared ❤
Hi Karen, I love your relaxed way😊 I am understanding so much from you about quilting especially after buying all the books and still couldn’t quite get it, so thank you for being here for us slow learners.😊
Thank you for doing this topic. All of us had to learn one, more or all of these unspoken paths to our success the hard way. Then we found Karen's channel. I have been learning to quilt for a few years after making most of the 8 mistakes covered here today. That's the fun of learning isn't it? Freeing yourself from the "quilting snobbery" that lurks in many UA-cam channels is top drawer advice for all of us. Practicing the skills that Karen teaches in her tutorials using materials and designs that inspire you will help get you to the finished product you had in mind! Consider yourself on the right path to your personal quilting success if you are a subscriber to this channel!
What an awesome massage and well written thank you so much for the praise, it fills my heart with joy to know my subbies needs are being met I will continue to endeavor to remain consistent with my UA-cam quilting lessons / tutorial.
Thanks Karen-- I am just working out how to make a quilt for my cat. I just realised he won’t care what thread I have used.❤ I am still a beginner.
@@marilyngandhi8571 lol that’s funny lm sure he will be happy with the quilt
I made a cot for my don’t and he was just happy to be warm when going for a walk during winter 🙂
My worst mistake is procrastinating, I love your example of getting your quilting done and showing us how to do it ❤
@@marilyngandhi8571 thank you Marilyn
Your pussy will want you to snuggle in that quilt before you hand it off to her or put it in her basket. Your smell is what brings pussy pleasure! That you are making it, that the quilt is brushing against you with your scent, and that your hands are stitching it are treat enough! So stop fearing that you are making the worse cot quilt for pussy when it comes to thread. I made a cot quilt for my friend's dog who took a liking to me. Upon unwrapping it at his birthday party, the corgi was so cheeky as to rip it from his pet's hand and run off with it! We, humans, had a good laugh as we ate corgi's cake and caught up on our going ons.
Great tips. Thanks.
Thank you, Karen. Have a blessed day.
I really appreciate you... you being a very patient tutor love to watch your tutorials.. .number #3 mistake is my big problem
I think we are all guilty of making some forms of quilting mistakes. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. It's very much appreciated.
I learned to quilt from a dear older friend who has passed away. She saw me struggling and asked me what is frustrating me, I shared with her and she just said to me. 1. This is your quilt, make it as you please. & 2. There is no such thing as the quilting police. Do not let anyone tell you you MUST use this or that. Do not let someone point out your mistakes. That is rude and they are not trying to help you be a better quilt maker. If you love making them, you only need to know one piece of advice, look them right in their eyes, smile, and say I do not see a mistake in here. She was cool, I loved her, and I missed her everyday. We laughed a lot.
@@loraineleuschke4186 what a lovely friend I can see why you miss her keep all her words in your heart
Thanks Karen. I think that I maybe over pressing my blocks. I will try to use my roller more often. Plus the squaring up more accuratly. I have never worried about what type of thread I have been using at all.
I always read the manual and play with it for a few hours, try all the stitches, and feet, that way you get to know your new toy!
Good to know! well done
You can also put tape at 1/4 inch to guide fabric.
Yes agree
I’m so sorry for not submitting my comment earlier. Actually I wrote it but didn’t send. I haven’t been well. Your tips are great. Especially telling us the truth. ❤
@@yvettemarie5236 hi Yvette how are you hope you are well have a great day
@@yvettemarie5236 hi Yvette I can not find your address to send the blades please send to me via insta or email or on my website messaging service
Thank you, Karen!
Thank you, thank you.
I do love Aurifil thread.
I'm in the UK, so good morning Karen ( I hope I heard your name correct in another of your video's)
Another great video, especially about the cotton's. As a newbie quilter, I bought my larger reels from Temu. I've found the white to be very good and quite strong, but the black for some reason not so good. Seeing what is said on other tutorials about cotton, I was beginning to feel inferior for not buying the so called correct cotton. Listening to you today has put my mind at rest, so I'll continue buying what I'm happy with and not what the experts recommend that we should use. I only came across you last week, so looking forward to watching your other video's 💞
@@sandrahaigh2976 hi Sandra thank you for subscribing and yes it’s Karen I’m so happy you found yourself with the cotton good for you
Hi Karen, I am new to your channel (great to meet you!) and have been watching you for 3 days now💗! I am enjoying you very much, your beautiful creations, suggestions and opinions. I’ve been quilting many years but now that I’m retired I’m loving more time to do it. I am learning from you girl! This is a valuable video and I agree with you, especially the opinion of “snobbery” 😂! When quilting started it was using old clothes, flour sacks and generic thread!
Thank you, I’ll be watching from Tucson, Arizona, USA
I am guilty of not squaring up my block,.
@@sharonharrison484 yes I did this also we soon learn
I still cannot sew a straight line on my sewing machine, I still cannot cut my yardage without making it wonky. I am a mess, but I still continue.
I will make a video for you with some ideas to help
@@CraftyQuiltingDesigns Oh wow, that is so kind of you. Thank you.
I buy serger spools and wind it onto empty spools and bobbins.
I love that tip thanks for sharing I have always wanted to try that ... does it transfer over evenly when you wind the spools?
The relaxed way is the best way, quilts are an art work and tiny mistakes are normal and only the artist is aware of them. Polycotton thread is stronger than cotton thread, and less expensive.
I love your pinned pics of you very flattering😊
did u go to classes to learn quilting or learn on yr own? I am guilty of all those errors. 😮 I am always using my seam ripper!!!
Hi Karen, I am new to your channel (great to meet you!) and have been watching you for 3 days now💗! I am enjoying you very much, your beautiful creations, suggestions and opinions. I’ve been quilting many years but now that I’m retired I’m loving more time to do it. I am learning from you girl! This is a valuable video and I agree with you, especially the opinion of “snobbery” 😂! When quilting started it was using old clothes, flour sacks and generic thread!
Thank you, I’ll be watching from Tucson, Arizona, USA
@@JoAnnVargas-RayJVRay thank you hope your well look forward to hearing from you again will be starting a Christmas sew along soon hopefully you will join in
Hi I’m new to your site and only 3 years into sewing. I’m looking forward to more learning experiences.
I was making 2 fabric runners for a friend well I didn’t have enough fabric for the second one. So bought more fabric made the runner and noticed the fabric color didn’t match. I wanted to cry. Had make another one to match So I’ve learned to check The measurements and I buy more just in case.
Wonderful! has happened to the best of us, I am actually currently quilting a quilt for a quilt along i did here on YT that has different BG FABRIC and yes I ran out and never found it again. thanks for joining my community
I only failed to square up my blocks once...I learned my lesson early on 😊.
yes so did I
I have been quilting for over 25 yrs. I Always use a hot iron, but I press not iron. Never use a cool iron. Also use a clapper even to get the folds out. I appreciate your opinions. Yes squaring up each block is critical, also to have no waves always cut your borders on straight of grain. Measure your top thru middle cut your borders that size. They will fit and keep your quilt square and will lay flat and quilt without problems.
thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing this!
My pleasure!
Love your advice especially about HAVING to use the most expensive items to quilt. Most people cant afford that I've been making quilts for Project Linus for 5 years and have had many people say they are beautiful ❤❤
Love your channel!!
Very well explained; I still do it some of this mistakes specially square in up; or my eyes goes to the needle and not on the 1/4 measuring 😂😂😂 and I have to star all over again. Be well my friend; good health to you and family 🥰🥰
@@ramosjussara4 thank you Ramos all the same to you