How to Square Up a Quilt - Using New Tools to Make It Easy

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
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    In this video, I show you a super easy way to square up your quilt with an inexpensive tools you can find at almost any hardware store.
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    0:00 - Intro

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  • @magdalenaszarnik6754
    @magdalenaszarnik6754 Рік тому +32

    "You don't wany to cut on your dining room table and ruin your perfectly good blade..." 😂 the priorities 🤣 Loooove your videos ❤️❤️❤️🥰

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +3

      Lol! Right? I mean a brand new blade has to be protected! 😂😘
      Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

    • @kmosley0701
      @kmosley0701 Рік тому

      😂

    • @joshuaharper372
      @joshuaharper372 Рік тому

      I have had tables like that in the past...

    • @deborahbrown9581
      @deborahbrown9581 Рік тому

      Ummmmm….there are two mats under the quilt top, on the table.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      @@deborahbrown9581 right?!? Lol!

  • @Daniel5150You
    @Daniel5150You Рік тому +4

    My father was an upholsterer, the shop had a cutting table. You would measure out the fabric on this giant table that had measurements. You clamped down the fabric and pushed the rotary cutter that was mounted to a bracket on rails. The table was groved you gave it a shove and the magnet on the other side received it. Maybe a local upholstery shop could open theor services to a quilter to square their quilts.

  • @robincarnegie8705
    @robincarnegie8705 4 місяці тому +3

    I use a hand weight to help me hold things steady.. I find it helps a lot! I learned that from Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics. Love your channel !

  • @beryllucero5458
    @beryllucero5458 Рік тому +4

    Your video instructions are just great! I love hearing you talk; your voice is so relaxing to listen to. Your quilting is beautiful and you make it look so easy. Thank you.

  • @susank5445
    @susank5445 8 місяців тому +3

    T-Square--would have never thought of this! Thank you. Great video.

  • @dianecurran8955
    @dianecurran8955 Рік тому +3

    Happened across your channel and thoroughly enjoyed your video so I subscribed. I figure that a quilter who has a picture with my great uncle hanging on the wall behind her is my type of quilter. His name was Leroy Hezekiah Smith. Better known as Stuff Smith. He was a jazz violinist. He is in the front row in the middle. He was my grandmother’s brother. I too have that photograph. What a small world.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Oh my goodness, Diane! That is wonderful! ❤️ So glad you found me! And I have to say, we love this print…my husband was a jazz guitarist when we met, so we love jazz and the amazing musicians from that era! ❤️🤩🤓
      What a small world, indeed!

  • @earthdweller222
    @earthdweller222 3 місяці тому +1

    Great camera angle! Very helpful video.

  • @kaywischkaemper4259
    @kaywischkaemper4259 2 місяці тому

    T square is GREAT idea😊

  • @shannoneaster9311
    @shannoneaster9311 Рік тому +11

    Love the color and pattern of this quilt. That’s one lucky baby about to be gifted that darling quilt! 👍🏼👍🏼❤️

  • @sherryfaires7931
    @sherryfaires7931 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for the demo on how to use the T-square! I feel like there is one in my future! Hello Lowe’s or Home Depot!

  • @LorineLo
    @LorineLo Рік тому +4

    T-Square is a fabulous idea! I’m getting one!
    I’ve always had to place 2 rulers with a 5lb weight to hold them.
    I think I can still use my 5lb weight to hold my T-Square.
    Tell your hubby “thanks a million!”

    • @LorineLo
      @LorineLo Рік тому

      I bought 2 T-Square rulers!! I’m in love!

  • @saraborisch5343
    @saraborisch5343 Рік тому +7

    Great idea with the tee square. I have always struggled with the squaring of a large piece. Thanks!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Thanks, Sara! And YES, my goodness! The bigger the quilt the harder it is! 😱

  • @Westernwilson
    @Westernwilson 9 днів тому

    I just have to say...if you are a quilter you DO need one of those big tables and big cutting mats!! I know it can be hard to find the dedicated space but it drove me crazy not having the proper setup to do the work easily and well. I know we can't always appropriate an entire room for our work studios, but if you have the space, go for it.

  • @sherrygarner5459
    @sherrygarner5459 Рік тому +1

    ok I found one at Harbor Freight $18, Thank you so much this is a game changer. I love it

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Oh, I'm so glad!! You're gonna be surprised at how much easier it makes trimming a quilt! 🤓😊

  • @DeborahMitchell
    @DeborahMitchell Рік тому +9

    I love the idea of using the T-Square. I have to be out tomorrow near a Home Depot so I am picking one up! Thank you so much for sharing this idea.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Deborah! (of course it was my husband's idea!) Thank you for watching! ❤️

  • @skyyoung5383
    @skyyoung5383 Рік тому +3

    Oh my gosh! T Squares! Thank you for letting us know. I am so excited about this 😍

  • @ag6787
    @ag6787 Рік тому +6

    Kathy, wow! A beautiful quilt design and fabrics. Thanks for another great video full of so many helpful tips. Love the quilting designs too, beautiful swirling.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, A G! This one is the Celtic Crossing pattern (I talk about the whole quilt in the "Quilt Stories" video--if you haven't seen it, you should check it out! ❤️

  • @Mewochuui
    @Mewochuui 5 місяців тому

    I think I watched this last year, but I (finally) NEED the info this year. THANK YOU! Oh, my goodness...you and hubby are brilliant. While "oonching" may not be a word, I think "ooching" might be. Ha. Ha. Not really. Lucky recipient of the final properly squared quilt.

  • @loribrock991
    @loribrock991 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for another excellent video. I’m going right out for two drywall rulers. What an awesome idea!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Thank you, Lori! I can take no credit for the idea...my husband came up with it and I have just loved doing it this way now!❤️

  • @knitgirl1988
    @knitgirl1988 Рік тому +2

    Another great video. I also use a ruler from Harbor Frieght that is 48 inches long. It only cost 7 bucks... it is heavy enough and perfect for trimming fabric.
    Keep up the informative work!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Thank you, knitgirl! ❤️ And ps I love Harbor Freight...you never know what you'll find there! 🤩🤓

  • @Matty06001
    @Matty06001 10 місяців тому +1

    Goodness, this is exactly what I needed to see….mats and rulers too small, no big table, what to do?! Thanks so much for twisting everything for us (a little awkward, ow), it’s appreciated.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  10 місяців тому

      Thank you, Susan! ❤️ And I'm so glad it was helpful for you!

  • @thecheshirecrafter4522
    @thecheshirecrafter4522 Рік тому +3

    Great idea to use a metal T- square. I use a plastic one in papercrafting and sometimes find that tools use in other crafts are just what I need to get the job done.
    On a separate note, I love the sound of your voice, the accent is so soothing. In fact, last week when on holiday in a strange hotel room and unable to sleep I played your video on repeat and driftly gently off to your dulcet tones. So thanks for that too. Xx

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Oh my goodness! That is the sweetest thing ever! ❤️
      And thanks about the T-square...it's my husband's genius so I can't take the credit! 🤓

  • @janeconaway7691
    @janeconaway7691 Рік тому +1

    Loved, loved, loved this video! I have struggled to adequately square my quilts. I went right out and bought two T-squares. Thanks so much.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Aww YAY! I hope it works for you as well as it does for me! ❤️

  • @pamziemann4925
    @pamziemann4925 Рік тому +3

    I have a t-square, there is a “ledge” along the back of the short side that Cathy didn’t show,but that is what keeps you hooked on the edge of the cutting mat. She alluded to it when she mentioned pushing down and pulling slightly to keep the ruler in place while cutting. Great video.

  • @lorigeiger8036
    @lorigeiger8036 11 місяців тому

    I’m heading out to the garage to find my husband’s T square. Brilliant idea🤗

  • @susanchase7880
    @susanchase7880 Рік тому +1

    There will come a day when you will need a higher table... great demo. I'm buying a big T square so I can apply the same method.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Lol! I know, right?! Thankfully my sewing table can be raised up to counter height! ❤️ Thanks for watching and for your comment!

  • @RobinHarris61
    @RobinHarris61 Рік тому +3

    That quilt is so beautiful! Thanks for another great video. And for reminding me not to ruin my cutting blade on the dining room table! 🤣 ❤

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      Oh thank you, Robin!!❤️ And right?!? 😂😂 (I knew a few of you would get a kick out of that!😘)

  • @bbrown8353
    @bbrown8353 Рік тому +8

    Excellent tutorial on squaring up! I have also used a t square - it's the engineer in my brain. Another helpful tool to keep your square from moving - it's hard to keep pressure on such a long run - is a 2-5 lb hand weight on the further end of the t square. I believe I first saw this on Jordan quilts - she uses one on her regular quilting ruler.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Oh what a great reminder about the weight! I hadn't thought of using it with the T-square! I tend to really like Algebra more; my husband is a Geometry guy so it was his idea!

  • @cindyhappel7376
    @cindyhappel7376 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful little baby quilt! I have a square that I used for professional draperies and sometimes I use it for my quilts. I will be going to the hardware store to pick up a T-square tomorrow. Thank you for your video!

  • @vanillayogurt5650
    @vanillayogurt5650 Рік тому +3

    I love the T square idea…on my way to the hardware store!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Somehow I thought you might like this one! 🤔😉 (my husband's idea, of course!)😂🥰

  • @ladyd54
    @ladyd54 Рік тому +1

    Great video showing how to use a t-square for squaring up your quilt top. Gently roll up the bottom of your quilt and use large spring clips to hold the weight of the quilt onto the cutting table top. You could also use large spring clamps to hold your t-square from shifting.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Excellent suggestion! Thanks for sharing! 🥰👍🏻🤓

  • @LauraMcHugh
    @LauraMcHugh Рік тому +1

    I use a really long (6') No Slip Grip drywall ruler. Tools rule! A little bit of a variation on the T-square. The no slip is really nice and the length is perfect for almost all my quilts. I cut on my very large butcher block kitchen island. I love your videos. Learning so much!

  • @jeanetterochnowskis142
    @jeanetterochnowskis142 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Cathy for another wonderful video. I love the fact that you used tools that are not necessarily crafting tools. I do that all the time. Plus very helpful tips. Live it! ❤️❤️👍

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Thanks, Jeannette! Any time I repurpose a tool intended for one thing in another totally different area, I feel super resourceful and smart! 🤓 Of course this time it was my husband's great idea!❤️

  • @doraleetrent1802
    @doraleetrent1802 Рік тому

    I went out and just bought two T squares today! Thank you so much for this video! Hats off to you! Thank you, thank you!!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      How wonderful, Doralee! I hope it makes squaring up your quilts easier and more enjoyable! ❤️

  • @paulab9363
    @paulab9363 Рік тому +2

    This is the best tip I’ve seen in a long time! I can hardly wait to go to Lowe’s! Also, I love the way your house is decorated. It looks very mid-century-ish.

  • @sharonlalli1414
    @sharonlalli1414 Рік тому +1

    I'm not a quilter but have watched many videos hoping that someday I might try. Have never seen anyone do this. Didn't realize this was necessary.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +2

      Sharon, I want to encourage you to change your "someday" to "today!" I send a text photo of a cool crochet blanket to a friend with "isn't this amazing?!" and she said, "sigh. one day!" And I thought, "Screw that! I don't want to get to the end of my life and wish that I had made that blanket when I first saw it!" You can do it...just start!❤️

  • @dedrasmitherman7983
    @dedrasmitherman7983 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed the video. Love the quilt! TFS.

  • @apache-yaquibrown4060
    @apache-yaquibrown4060 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @robinblack3865
    @robinblack3865 Рік тому +1

    What beautiful colors you chose!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +2

      Thank you, Robin! I can only take a little credit…the mother of the baby chose the nursery colors and I chose the fabrics that I thought would match them! ❤️

  • @mpete2525
    @mpete2525 Рік тому +1

    Love this idea. Thanks Cathy!

  • @valerieslater3029
    @valerieslater3029 Рік тому +3

    Very helpful to me, great tips and its a wonderful quilt, thanks !!

  • @emcbabe
    @emcbabe Рік тому

    Perfect video!!! I've just about finished with FMQ on my quilt (first time I've done FMQ on a quilt) with a Juki 2010. Now I have to learn how to square it. Some people have a method of measuring from the center of the quilt, but I don't know how you can find the center when your quilt isn't square to begin with. Anyway, I'm headed to the hardware store! Thanks so much for presenting in a calm voice, and step-by-step. Thank you so very much! Ellen

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Thank you, Ellen! ❤️ I'm so glad it was helpful to you! 😘

  • @cumberlandquiltchic1
    @cumberlandquiltchic1 Рік тому +1

    i did upholstery and draperies as part of my business for over 15 years and aways used a Tsquare. ive often wondered why folks didn't use them. i should have had a quilter one made and sold it! lol seriously, its all i ever used in my workroom with 60" or 118" or wider fabrics )the norm for that type of work)
    is mark with white tailors chalk and then cut with my huge heavy scissors.
    id create a plastic one- heavy duty with markings for quilters. or a metal one with plastic edges or strip for rotary cutting. youd sell them!

  • @janesturm
    @janesturm Рік тому +1

    I am new to your channel. I love your ideas and directions, easy to understand and follow along. I am an an older return to quilting lady and I find your videos very helpful. So glad I found you.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Thank you, Jane! I'm so glad you found me too! I hope you continue to enjoy the videos and I'm happy to have you as a part of my YT community! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!

  • @maryjokruer6127
    @maryjokruer6127 Рік тому

    Genius! Had to show this to my husband to make sure when we go to Lowe’s I’ll be buying the right thing! 😆

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      I can take NO credit for the genius...it's all my husband's idea! But boy does it work beautifully!❤️

  • @donnarichey144
    @donnarichey144 7 місяців тому

    I don't know if that would be easy to use for me or not. Thank you for doing this for us.

  • @lstein0
    @lstein0 Рік тому

    I just used this tool/tip and video to trim up a quilt. GAH. It was perfection. I can NOT tell you how much I appreciate you sharing this video, and I love that this tool was about $12. Which is an excellent price for a quilting tool. Ha. Thank you so much.

    • @lstein0
      @lstein0 Рік тому

      Also, I don't mean to brag, but I am totally about to brag. I folded the quilt into quadrants after trimming, and ALL FOUR CORNERS MET PERFECTLY. Now I need you to help me with my crochet corners meeting up. 😁

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Lisa, I'm so glad that it worked for you (and yes, I like affordable!!) Thank you for commenting!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Ok, I'm glad you bragged because that is SO GREAT!! 🤩🤩
      Seriously. Not sure I can help with crochet corners, tho! 😂

  • @cindylamont6240
    @cindylamont6240 Рік тому +1

    Very nice demo, and the quilt is absolutely lovely. Thanks for the helpful tip

  • @dimples6596
    @dimples6596 5 місяців тому

    What a great idea! I’m going out to get a t-square. Thanks for saying the price. Lowe’s is definitely less expensive than Amazon! Enjoyed your video. Subscribed.

  • @Patricia-sx6xd
    @Patricia-sx6xd Рік тому +1

    Very helpful Cathy. ❤

  • @dmunoz1943
    @dmunoz1943 Рік тому

    Such a pretty quilt. A great idea using the T square. Oh, and nice furniture.

  • @harbourcolour
    @harbourcolour Рік тому +1

    Great tips! Thank you. I love the quilt pattern that you used... I was just looking at that same pattern in a magazine I subscribe to. It's beautiful!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      I was so pleased that it did turn out lovely...I would very much recommend it!❤️ Then again I'm a sucker for an Irish chain! 🤓❤️

  • @gwenfisher4135
    @gwenfisher4135 11 місяців тому

    Great idea..going to pick up 2 t-squares .. thank you.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  11 місяців тому

      You're welcome, Gwen! I hope it ends up being very useful to you! 🤓

  • @janknight659
    @janknight659 Рік тому +6

    Another enjoyable and informative video. I hope you continue to share with us your projects, advice and humour. I can recall on an earlier video that you were going to tell us about the name CatBird - did I miss that somewhere along the line?

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +3

      Haven’t done that one yet! But it’s coming so stay tuned! 🥰❤️

  • @kathysnavely1802
    @kathysnavely1802 Рік тому

    Beautiful quilt. What a great idea! Okay,
    C-athy’s husband when there’s a T-Square shortage 😉😉.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Lol! 😂 I thought about that today…are the accountants and execs at Lowe’s looking at the numbers thinking, “why are we selling out of T-squares?!”

  • @chrisbgifford7387
    @chrisbgifford7387 Рік тому

    I use the t=square also! Makes it so much easier.

  • @carcol330003
    @carcol330003 Рік тому +1

    I have been using tailor's chalk since I started making clothes as a teenager. I have been quilting a long time and have only used it a few times in quilting. On the subject of marking your quilting lines with tailor's chalk, be sure to do a test on a scrap of fabric to be sure that your lines will come out later. I have read of other quilters who have used some colors such as yellow or pink in particular that later did not come out of the quilt.
    For marking on the edge for a cutting line that will later be covered with binding, it would not matter.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +2

      That is such a good reminder!❤️ And yes thankfully it will not show underneath the binding in this case! I have wondered/worried about using chalk on the actual quilt but so far, no problems. I will say that I tend to lean toward that blue (especially if there's a white background)...maybe I instinctively know that if it doesn't come totally out it will be less obvious if it's blue on white? Who knows!? Thanks for your comment!😊

  • @notesfromleisa-land
    @notesfromleisa-land Рік тому

    I use my large quilting square to accomplish this task along with a longer ruler and ample finagling which is unavoidable no matter which tools are used. As fabric carpenters many garage tools have uses. I use a level on my design board when I baste my quilt (on the board). I put the level on both a horizontal and then vertical seam to ensure the quilt is square to backing. Also an aluminum drywall hawk working great to flatten blocks and is cheaper than a clapper. Great demo.

  • @mamakaka73
    @mamakaka73 Рік тому

    You are so patient! I just go through it with scisors! 🤣🤣

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      I’m very particular. What can I say? 🤷🏻‍♀️😂❤️

  • @nancymathisen9707
    @nancymathisen9707 Рік тому

    Good idea.

  • @michelewilliams4713
    @michelewilliams4713 Рік тому

    thank you...going to pick up my T squares tomorrow. great demonstration

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Oh yay! I hope you find them really useful and easy!❤️

  • @hopscotchtop
    @hopscotchtop Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the info, i've been using a simple corner square and a long metal ruler, but the T-square is a much better tool.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Thank you, Annette! I cannot take credit for the idea...it was all my husband's genius!🤓

  • @omisfavorites1054
    @omisfavorites1054 Рік тому

    Brilliant! I’ve never heard/seen this suggestion before! Thank you!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      You're welcome! All credit to the hubs who came up with the idea! 🥰

  • @brendagriffin6437
    @brendagriffin6437 Рік тому

    I remember those days of trimming my quilts from several different long armers through the years. I now have a person who squares everything up after she does the longarm quilting but before she presents it to me. Leftovers are neatly in piles. So, the quilt is ready for binding when I get it back. While she has the quilt, I make my binding so it's ready to go. She saves me so much time, especially on the queen size quilts.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Ok, so I need the name of your longarm quilter!! 🤩🥰😍

    • @brendagriffin6437
      @brendagriffin6437 Рік тому

      @@TheCatBirdQuilts i sent you an email with info

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      @@brendagriffin6437 thank you thank you! ❤️

    • @belindakinmon1395
      @belindakinmon1395 Рік тому

      I always square my quilts and then serge around them, not all quilts get bound immediately and this prevents stitching coming loose. Many people I quilt for don't have space to square their work and this is an added bonus for them, (I don't charge for this)

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      @@belindakinmon1395 that is a great idea! And very generous of you! ❤️

  • @jeane.2722
    @jeane.2722 10 місяців тому

    thx

  • @charmainekirk1512
    @charmainekirk1512 Рік тому

    Good idea!

  • @glynisreynolds446
    @glynisreynolds446 Рік тому

    Great advice Kathy 👏 Lovely quilt too 🥰 🇬🇧

  • @gisellejones1139
    @gisellejones1139 Рік тому +1

    I used to use my husband's square and my long metre ruler to square things up when l first started quilting and worked pretty well but l would mark it and cut with scissors as l wasn't using a rotary cutter then.
    It took me a while to get over my fear of them...lol

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Relatable! But oh my goodness so much easier than scissors!! ❤️

  • @lindaholland683
    @lindaholland683 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @lindafielder8344
    @lindafielder8344 Рік тому

    I use my husbands t-square as well. Gives a nice long straight edge.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      That long straight edge is EVERYTHING. 🤓🤩👍🏻

  • @thelindsaymaestefon4157
    @thelindsaymaestefon4157 Рік тому +1

    Such a pleasure to watch! Love your tutorials. I would love to see you get into some other pattern testing. Also not sure where you are located but this comes out at 1am my time, I try to stay up to watch, but I don't always have a chance.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +2

      I’m in Alabama. 😊 We have the videos timed to release at midnight so that it’s the “start” of the day….it helps us understand the analytics best that way. 👍🏻
      And I’m impressed that you try and stay up…I don’t! Lol😂❤️😘

    • @thelindsaymaestefon4157
      @thelindsaymaestefon4157 Рік тому +1

      @@TheCatBirdQuilts oh, that makes total sense! Thanks for explaining!

  • @michelemead841
    @michelemead841 Рік тому

    Love this idea thank you for sharing

  • @Robin-qc4gn
    @Robin-qc4gn Рік тому

    I love this method! And you look as if you're very careful while using this method. A word of caution: Your t-square may be aluminum and the rotary blade is definitely steel. The steel blade can start to cut into the aluminum ruler and then jump over the roller to cut your thumb. I did that exact thing in a job I had many years ago, cutting with a razor blade on an aluminum ruler and cut my thumb to the bone. If your t-square is steel, it's not an issue.

  • @amybertschausen7788
    @amybertschausen7788 Рік тому

    What amazing camera work and editing! So clean and sharp!,

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      My husband’s work! He is pretty amazing! 🤩 Thank you!

    • @amybertschausen7788
      @amybertschausen7788 Рік тому

      I’m so happy You tube’s algorithm brought you to my attention! You are my new favorite! Thank you and keep having fun at it!,

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      @@amybertschausen7788 thank you, Amy!! 🥰❤️ I’m so glad you found me too!

  • @ravenskye6595
    @ravenskye6595 Рік тому

    great tips- thank you

  • @marcellarodriguez7955
    @marcellarodriguez7955 Рік тому

    Thank you for showing us this tip, I’m going to purchase one.

  • @doraleetrent1802
    @doraleetrent1802 Рік тому

    Just found you! Thank you, thank you!

  • @julieannestaub1502
    @julieannestaub1502 Рік тому

    This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing :)

  • @tinairwin4878
    @tinairwin4878 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the tip. I think I seen you chip your table w/ your rotary cutter.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      Very possible! Our table has taken a beating so it already has a bunch of nicks and stains and chips it! 😂

  • @elsafischer3247
    @elsafischer3247 Рік тому

    Great idea thank you

  • @quiltanon
    @quiltanon 2 місяці тому

    And just like that, men's T squares are found in their wive's quilting studios

  • @wendynorman6965
    @wendynorman6965 Рік тому

    When squaring a wonky side, you can allow an eighth inch or so of only batting to remain in spots where the quilt top doesn’t come up to the cutting edge. This lets you cut off less of the quilt top and the exposed batting is covered by the binding. Also a cheap laser square is a good option for squaring in place of a T-square.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for this great suggestion! I have wondered if I would like a laser square as much as my T-squares. I need to test it out and see! ❤️

    • @eunique4819
      @eunique4819 Рік тому +1

      Love the idea of the laser square - it will allow me to use my quilting ruler, which is easier for me to hold. I think I’d get a better cut.

  • @moniqued9715
    @moniqued9715 Рік тому

    It moved while you did the first cut. Put a 5-pound weight on the end of the ruler to make sure it stays in place.

  • @robynsmith66
    @robynsmith66 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video it was very helpful 💕

  • @nancy-katharynmcgraw2669
    @nancy-katharynmcgraw2669 Рік тому

    Once a long portion is cut, on the suze if your table, I would place the folded end of the quilt @ the other end... OR... place the T-sq ruler @ the opposite end of the self-healing mat.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      I actually do that in real life...tricky sometimes to work out the real life practices on video! 😂 But yes, you're right and it's a wonderful suggestion! ❤️🤓👍🏻

  • @Silva007ish
    @Silva007ish Рік тому

    Great video!!

  • @dottierobbins939
    @dottierobbins939 Рік тому +1

    Great idea! What if you cut the edge 1/4 away from the edge of your fabric, would that help when you bind the quilt and maybe not lose the tiny edge of your block? Just wondering.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      I do such a narrow quilt binding on the front that I'm scared to leave too much of the batting showing...and I don't mind losing some of the quilt top, especially since I often carry the design all the way to the edge of the quilt (with no border.) But it is an excellent suggestion! 👍🏻

  • @LisaLisa-zl9vu
    @LisaLisa-zl9vu Рік тому

    I was worried about your lovely table!!! lol

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      If you saw it up close, or all the marks and scrapes underneath the quilt, you wouldn’t be worried at all. 😂❤

  • @ahostv00
    @ahostv00 Рік тому

    Love your content! Found it funny when you said “unching” it because the Hindi word for height is uncha.

  • @rachaelb9164
    @rachaelb9164 Рік тому

    I have a T square I’ve used for drywall. I don’t know why I never thought to use it for quilting. I usually use a square or rectangle at the corners.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      Hooray! So you don't even have to go out and buy one! ❤️

  • @melindafisher1584
    @melindafisher1584 Рік тому

    Thanks for this tip. I'll be raiding my husband's shop, and if he doesn't have a T-square, off to the hardware store!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! I bet your husband has at least one T-square….thankfully they’re not expensive if he doesn’t!🤓👍🏻

  • @leahholland6272
    @leahholland6272 Рік тому +3

    Be careful with using metal rulers with a rotary cutter. More chance to nick your blade or jump up over the thinner edge of the ruler

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +2

      It is so true! I have ruined a perfectly good blade by getting too close to the T on the T-square! So far no problem with jumping over the ruler--but this one is almost 1/4” thick so that of course helps! Good reminder tho!😘

    • @lorrainemoore8165
      @lorrainemoore8165 Рік тому +2

      My rotary cutter skipped over the wooden ruler I was using and I ended up with a slashed finger. It bled for 4hrs and needed 6 stitches. I wouldn't recommend the T-square,

  • @colleen-elizabeth
    @colleen-elizabeth 11 місяців тому

    Just ordered two T-squares on Amazon - they are a little smaller but will still do the job. I also use rulers for this but I'd like to try it this way. Can you share the pattern name and designer? I love it, and love patterns with squares that are interesting, and don't just look like all squares. Thank you!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  11 місяців тому +1

      It is the Celtic Crossing quilt by Lo and Behold Stitchery.🤓👍🏻

  • @TheHawkeyeQuilter
    @TheHawkeyeQuilter Рік тому +2

    I don't know about this one -- the cutting off of blocks. Why wouldn't you just measure a certain distance away from the edge of the blocks (even if it meant you'd have to tweak the ruler a bit closer or farther away from a block in a few areas)? Seems like the eyes would adjust the negative space of the border to make the quilt look perfectly square more so than the eyes trying to make a block seem as if it's not cut off at different points. I always start a panic when it's time to square my quilt!

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      I'm sure this technique isn't for everyone...but it works for me! 😘

  • @meredithwarwick4202
    @meredithwarwick4202 Рік тому

    Excellent idea! I have also found the hardware store has lots of great tools for quilters. Is there a reason you folded the quilt instead of sliding the fabric over and flipped the Tsquare to the other side for cutting the last bit?

  • @randommusings48
    @randommusings48 Рік тому +1

    Hi Cathy, how much does a dress shirt at a thrift store go for in your area? In Australia, it's about $5-15 USD depending on the size of the dress shirt!! I love upcycling so will definitely have to wait for them to be marked down to make it affordable :(

    • @mareetorrumbarry5155
      @mareetorrumbarry5155 Рік тому

      I’m in Australia, I wait for the “ bargain” day sales at the op shops and have been paying between $2-$3 ..

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      Sometimes I can get them for as little as $1-3 but usually around $4-7. I have on occasion bought them at $8-9 if they are very large or a print or color I really love. It’s helpful to remember how much fabric you’re getting when you get them….It’s usually still cheaper than if I bought fabric off the bolt.

  • @victoriamurphy3771
    @victoriamurphy3771 Рік тому

    What a great video! Thanks for this tip! Your quilt is beautiful. I love the gradient colors. May I ask what the name of the jelly roll or fabric is called? Thanks

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      So I use mens dress shirts from the thrift store for fabric! I think 4 of the 7 colors are mens shirt fabrics. There is one from the “unruly nature” line, one from “speckled” and one from “hole punch dot”….from Ruby Star Society. I did a whole video on this quilt if you are interested: it’s called “quilt stories/ Celtic crossing quilt.” And thank you for the compliment!❤️

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms Рік тому +1

    I was also wondering why your videos always are timed at 1 AM. Is this just a time you picked for the videos to upload? Another time earlier in the evening might get more people on the chat. Just a thought Thanks for sharing

    • @ffotograffydd
      @ffotograffydd Рік тому +2

      It probably works best for the algorithm as the rest of the English speaking world is waking up about that time.

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +2

      We release them at midnight (our time)(CST) so that we can interpret the analytics a little better. It’s technically the “start” of the day where we are.

  • @ragathnor326
    @ragathnor326 Рік тому

    I'd like to see the squaring of a quilt with corners that were not 90 degrees. Also, be careful squaring the sides of a quilt that has points on the edge. One has to trim point to point leaving at lease 1/4 inch of space so as not to lose the points under the binding.

  • @dcwatashi
    @dcwatashi Рік тому

    After you made your 1st cup you should’ve just turned your quilt around instead of having to fold over the other part that you just cut. And you should’ve just trimmed away that strip so it would not be in your way
    And if you had the Martelli cutting mat you could use the lines on the mat. That mat is designed with I believe they said lasers. However if people want to use the lines on the mat and they should always use the lines on their mat for that particular project
    Martelli just had a sale the other day I don’t know if it’s still on. Best Matt I ever purchased I almost never have to use any other rulers just one long one and I purchased their non-slip strip ruler that’s about 24 inches long and 6 inches wide. And like I said I almost never use any other rulers now because Martelli has markings in the middle of the mat

    • @TheCatBirdQuilts
      @TheCatBirdQuilts  Рік тому +1

      I will have to check out those Martelli mats! Thanks for the suggestion! 👍🏻

    • @dcwatashi
      @dcwatashi Рік тому

      @@TheCatBirdQuilts martellinotions that is the name of their UA-cam channel
      They have a lot of videos but I’m sure you’ll find the one talking about the mats