How to do a crazy quilt patch work square by ARNE & CARLOS
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2018
- After the success with our very first patchwork tutorial, we show you how to do it.
ARNE & CARLOS
How to do a crazy quilt patch work square by ARNE & CARLOS
#CRAZYQUILT
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Scandinavians Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison are highly regarded designers, textile artists and authors. They are best known for their craft books and their original, colourful and visually striking designs. Their work is highly influenced by their Scandinavian background and their everyday life in rural Norway. They work under their artist name ARNE & CARLOS, which they established in 2002.
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Many years ago, I read this quote from an American pioneer woman about quilts. "We made them as fast as we could so that we wouldn't freeze to death, and as beautiful as we could so that we wouldn't lose our minds." It brings tears to my eyes every time I think of it. Thank you, Carlos & Arne, for this lovely video.
That is a beautiful quote.
There was a memoir called The Quilt from a man who visited his Scandinavian grandparents on isolated farms in Northern Minnesota as a boy in the days people traveled in wagons. When the women gathered for a birth or death they brought a community quilt with pieces of clothing from people who had died. As they sewed each piece they shared stories of that person.
The poor Ukranian refugees are freezing to death. They need these quilts.
@@ARNECARLOS Arne your English is so good, you have improved one hundred percent.
A crazy patchwork quilt typically brings back memories of time and people. Lovely job guys.... it allows a place of honor for these pieces 💕
The Salvation Army here had a 75% off sale on their wedding, and prom dresses. I bought them all. Now I know how to cut them up and use them in quilting. Thank you.
Reminds me of my grandma, her crazy patchwork quilts were always spontaneous like that. It's artistically freeing.
I love the look of your wall with those old looking for plates. I think I'm from another planet, I love everything and tend to hoard. I mean everything! God help me, heaven has to be so beautiful.
I make what we call fidget quilts for dimentia patients with this technique. As I sew, I add trinkets, ribbons, yarn and fabric with different textures. They are finished about 20 inch square. Dimentia and Alzheimer’s patients get very agitated and they love these little quilts to fondle.
They're made for Autistic children, too. Their "sensory quilts" can also be aids for learning to do buttons, shoelaces, zippers, etc.
I got married during the pandemic in Dec 2020 at the age of 40, after accepting I probably would never get married. But after a whirlwind 6 week engagement, my soulmate and I married. Up until now I wasn’t sure what to do with my wedding dress, but now I know and am going to make a couple of patchwork cushions for our bed. Thank you for the inspiration and enabling me to do something with my dress to keep the memory.
I just noticed that this video was from 2 years ago! I wish I had a friend with whom to collaborate on pretty blocks like this. I have really enjoyed watching this crazy quilt block come together.
Thank you for watching!
You are such kind people, and humble, a lot of people would have been very mean to the friend for spilling something on a dress you designed , not you two-true old world manners and gentlemen. I enjoy your down to earth peaceful videos so much, thank you
Your approach is so artistic and brave. Seeing how you work gives me courage to try. Thank you both sharing your talents.
Thank you so much!
Love love that happy quilting 🇦🇺🤔🥰
Happy quilting is the word. 🇳🇴
Boy I am just binge watching….I don’t knit but I LOVE ART JOURNALING and junk journaling and stitch8ng and quilting!!,❤️❤️❤️
I love this tutorial. I did something similar many years ago (in the 90s) using scraps from various sewing projects (including my wedding dress). I used a bright thread and a fancy zigzag over the seams to try to tie it together. It has become a UFO but I do have several squares completed. I think I need to pull it out and finish it! Thanks for the inspiration!
You are welcome! Thank you for watching.
Good for you! Has it now turned into a finished product?
Crazy quilt patch work..........something new I learned today. 😃🥰
Glad to be of service!
Getting addicted watching Arne & Carlos :0)
I agree with Anusha, love to watch them and I am addicted to watching them. I just love them. 😊
I am also addicted! ❤️👍
I had already decided to use my wedding dress to make a quilt. It's been in a suitcase for 25 years. If I make a quilt, then it will be useful rather than a bit of clutter.
My wedding dress's skirt is a soft white satin, and the bodice is lavender satin, with a soft white lace jacket. The year after I married, my brother married, and I made a soft purple skirt from a fabric that looks like raw silk. Then about 5 years ago, I made a deep purple dress for a friend's wedding. It is also satin, but I used the 'wrong side' rather than the shiny. These three wedding outfits will form the basis of my quilt. I'll add a load of lace too.
Thank you. I would never have thought to use these old clothes in this way.
I want to know if you ever did that. I’m thinking about using mine from 25 years ago too!
I always wanted to make a crazy quilt but spent way too much time over-thinking it and never did make one. Thank you both for enabling me to just go with the flow and enjoy the trip! What fun it was to watch and listen to you create such a lovely square. So much fun! Can hardly wait to begin mine...
Have fun!
I love to see people creating together. The act of bringing feeling, emotion, and vision into being is remarkable.
Well said
This is the first time I have watched these two gentlemen and I thoroughly enjoyed them. I am a lover of Crazy Quilting and these two have enticed me into getting into my fabric stash and getting creative!!! I subscribed to their channel and plan on watching more of their creativity!! Thank you two so very much!!! Judy
Carlos, you were a patient, convivial and handsome assistant! Bravo!!!
I was married in 1968 and had my dress cleaned and sealed and haven't looked at it since then. I'm going to get it out of the attic and cut it and make something pretty to lay across the foot of my bed. Why not enjoy something new that will bring back old wonderful memories. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Thank you for watching!
Arne and Carlos your square is really fantastic!
Freedom is what we need more in crafts... getting older I seem to have lost some of it!
But you have inspired me and the fact that you iron every seem is so good.
Thank you for showing us how to be free....
Please keep up the wonderful work.
Anita from South Africa
The “thumbs up” button isn’t strong enough for my feelings about this video. I need a “LOVE” button. I am absolutely itching to get my sewing machine out to start making a crazy quilt right now. Thank you!
I have thought tge same thing many times❣💕💗
Hi Arne and Carlos, wow love the white crazy quilt it's so beautiful so is the new one with the pretty colors. You guys are so talented and always make great tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and have a wonderful week. Francine
Hello Arne and Carlos. Just found your how to do Crazy Quilt Square. I watched your video last week and this square was my "Favourite". The colours are beautiful. Adding the lace makes a feminine vintage look. Lovely. Thank You to you both for another enjoyable video.
I have enjoy you both. Thank you for showing me what to do with all my scraps. Audrey Joyner, Pennyslvania USA
All I needed is for the two of you to lead me down another rabbit hole.😂😂 Wonderful tutorial. Although I have made several quilts, quilting is not my "thing". But I am so eager to create a crazy quilt now! Love the concept of one square at a time. Thank you!
I also LOVE your brave approach. Nothing is “wrong”. Be brave! Just CUT the fabric!!
You guys are a force to be reckon with. Amazing what can be accomplished with odds & ends. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
I was screaming when you teared the kitchen cloth. Haha Oh my!! That on was already perfect. Love your project.😘
Thank you for your comment and for watching!!
Crazy quilting is a lot of fun! I love that with quilting as for so many other crafts; there is a style to suit everyone. You can be measured and detailed. Geometric, abstract, curvy, whatever you like! I’m glad that a lot of quilters will now be enjoying your videos, and I’m sure there’ll be more like me who enjoy a range of crafts. As you do! I found you because I was looking for knitting, and was so glad to find you because I also love embroidery, gardening, cooking, crochet, sewing etc etc! There really is something for everyone :)
Oh my goodness!! I have the exact same sewing machine! I bought it in 1974 and still use it to this day and it runs beautifully! Your quilt is darling!! I love watching you guys! Thanks !!
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Wow this is beautiful ! And I love that cotton pink you use to fill in at the end and it would be easier to sew together on other blocks ! Ty for sharing !
You are welcome, thank you for watching!
WOW I have watched this 3 times and each time I have enjoyed it more , thanks Arne & Carlos I am inspired to go for it and have fun .
Do it!
What I enjoy about watching your videos besides all of the contents is the kindness and respect you show to each other! And all of this sprinkled with laughter and humor. Love you and thanks!
Hi, guys! I watched you only once, subscribed, lost you, and I just found you again. Glad to see you! ❤️
I don’t know how I came upon you video, except I was looking for a beautiful and easy method of reducing my stash. You guys WIN for the best creation of a crazy quilt, a step above the others. Thank you.
Your patchwork is so beautiful. I love this idea. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I love when Carlos talks about your carrier, as " our" carrier! That's what so many families should do! There's so many couple's that don't work together! It's very refreshing to here something like that!!!God bless your family!!
Kathy Kaylor We both worked as fashion designers in the past, so it is “our” career.
Oh wow! That all white quilt with lace is my dream quilt! I must make one!
It is so great getting ideas/inspiration in your videos for creative ideas, but also ideas for reusing/repurposing items!
Wonderful I have loads of Christmas fabrics.I used my wedding dress to make a princess dress for my granddaughter so have lots of bits of that left as well stay safe
That's perfect use for that!
Such a pleasure to watch you two work. I’m excited to not pass up all those ragged garments and linens at the thrift stores that have sections of beautiful fabric remaining! Your method is something I can do❤
Thanks 🌸
You are welcome!!
Hello from Georgia in the US. What can I say - WOW! This came out so beautiful; you've inspired me, going to the thrift shops tomorrow. I can't wait for more wonderful videos. Thank you Arne & Carlos; take care.
Happy thrifting!
I really enjoyed watching the spontaneity of your designing. Thank you for showing this!
Fun to do. Fun to watch. Cant wait for part two. Thankyou
This has really made things more accessible to me. I have difficulty reading patterns and have stalled with quilting because of this. Thank you so much. I love your whole vibe, inspiring!
Thank you and have fun quilting!
You guys know how to do everything! Love these quilts. ❤
I love watching you both
I watched you in October last year and made these crazy squares and put 4 squares together and put them on tote bags I made for Christmas. I loved doing it. Thanks.
Love the block , the quilt will be beautiful. I have made Christmas stockings using that method. I am a hand quilter, I have made a few. I just like the the process of hand quilting....it’s calming. Have a great evening.
This was so enjoyable. I found my self finishing your sentences and choosing the fabric. Thanks lots of fun.
Jak zawsze super odcinek .Też szyje paczłorki 🤶👍👍👍👍👍👍
I enjoy your random choices of the various fabrics, I know many people could not be so carefree with their quilts😊
It is a lot of fun this way!
Another fun tutorial Thanks guys.
OH I LOVE THAT FOLDING TIP! FANTASTIC IDEA SWEETIE! LOVE YALL!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
You are welcome!
What a clever way to do make quilts and you use up all the scraps always learning new things from you guys thanks you Arne .Love to see the end results.xx
You all are putting me in the mood to do a crazy quilt. Thanks for the inspiration. Very pretty.
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Love watching you make Crazy Quilt square. Pretty , Arne 😊
Thank your for watching!
Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas! Looks lovely!❤
Adore you two guys!! This is a treat to watch. Sometimes I’d wonder at your choices but then watching the magical reveal when it was sewn and ironed and it worked! Fabulous.
Thank you!
I am inspired!! My mind is percolating with lots of ideas for my fabrics!😁
I am just so very glad I found you. Again, you have helped inspire me AND everytime I watch you two, I always feel confident I can do my own travel in creating something beautiful. I really appreciate your sharing your enthusiasms.. and you two are, bonus, entertaining, to watch.
That square is just simply gorgeous. I sat here in a trance watching. How fun?
Thank you very much.
Thank you! The hesitation is gone, heading to thrift shops and hoping that fabric store has embellishments as beautiful as your treasures... Smiling and waving from Nova Scotia, Canada ....
Hello from North Carolina! I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your video, and you've inspired me to create "something". I'm not a quilter, but have enough sewing skill to use your method. I can't wait to go through my collection of vintage linens and beautiful scraps! I love your gentle speaking style, and it relaxes and excites me at the same time. How do you not have thousands of followers????
Thank you for sharing this video! The block is incredibly beautiful! You have shown me that it is possible to add different materials together, and add lace, ribbon, and so much more to quilt tops, and create something extraordinary. I am excited to try this!
We hope you have fun!
i use velvet and satins found from thrifty stores for crazy quilts. looks good man.
I loved to watch the. Creativty so enlightening. Thanks for showing your BEAUTIFUL square.I wish you could Make bags with that .beaded fabric, so very BEAUTIFUL
I'm sure you could use the same technique and fabrics of your own choice to construct enough base material to make any number of bags. It would work as though you were designing your own fabric for your own creations, yes? That's what I would do anyway. *now hunting down amazingly beaded fabrics* :-)
Such wonderful creativity. You guys make me want to drag out my sewing machine and my mother’s old formal dresses from the 40s from the dark depths of the closet to make a quilt like this.
Love it!!!!! You both make it interesting in each other video that you post not just with the projects but with the way you guys present it. Especially love listening to u guys talk 😊 waiting for the next to get posted!!
Exceptional. So inspiring. Love this. I am definitely going to dive in and just start cutting. 🌞
Oh you guys......I just love everything about you and everything you do. If there were ever 2 people in this world who 'clicked' it has to be you two. What an amazing life you have. Can I come and live next to you?🤗🤗🤗
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What a wonderful tutorial of crazy quilt making! I enjoyed myself and i adore you both. Very informative without loosing any fun. I love the peace i feel while sewing, hand stitching, or just sorting my fabric stash. I learned some things and i have new ideas i got from you. Thank you for generously sharing your knowladge and experience, helpful to the beginner and the experienced sewist alike. Please do more videos! Love from northern calif. Where its getting quite cold now and quilts are a much appriciated blessing. Cheers and warmth to you both!
It is the best, and stay warm during the cold season
Love this technique with all the delicate fabrics and love this video. I used to make wedding dresses and formal wear and have saved some of my fabrics for just such a purpose. I do string quilts now like my mother used to do, but thank you for inspiring me to get my fabrics out.
That must have been a fun career, have fun quilting!
I can look and listing all day long,loooove you 2
Those scissors! You poor soul! Yes, Arne, I hope you do go back to sewing!! It is so inspirational and instructive watching the two of you do this. The teamwork and conversation between you two imparts such fun! I would love to see a video where both of you sit and just play with your beautiful fabrics and show us what lovely things happen from "no plan at all" and working together. Today so many quilts are made with such painstaking plan and precision; but the antique method of crazy quilting is so gorgeous and freeing. And I'm most definitely looking forward to the follow-up to this tutorial!!
Absolutely LOVE this video. Now I am going to watch all of them!
We are so glad you like them!
I love the idea of using left over fabrics as Ive got piles of materials but the labour involves I'm 81 yrs now with a very clear vision I use to sew a lot for my family and neighbors n friends at the moment I am knitting and chroteting it is more comforting then I don't have to be on my feet a lot I watch your programs on a regular basis I am buying wool from my pension money n can only afford acrilic wool as give away all. My compleld products as gifts to the people I love I would appreciate if you could help me with left ower wool that you don't use I am from Cape Town SA and is facianated by you two it give s me so much joy to watch you both cooking and all your scills especially during the covid onse again thank you for your programs Mrs Kamalie from Grassy Park My husband died 12 yrs ago of cancer so I got lots of time n is hooked on your programs
Thank you so much for watching and you are keeping busy!
That is one of the most BEAUTIFUL white piece I've seen. I love it I would even use it as a wedding dress or a veil.. thank you. It's like when you say something looks good enough and it's not edible.
It is very beautiful
Love the crazy quilt method, thanks for sharing. You have a wonderful selection of fabrics to choose from...:)
Thank you for watching!
Watching this makes me want to go into my sewing room and get creative!! Thank you so much for the inspiration. BTW: I ordered materials to start making some idea books. So excited to start all these projects you inspire us to try! Thank you both so much, and the rest of the team as well. Hi to Freja! 🐶💕
Love you Arne & Carlos.
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Waw! This turned out really beautifull! I'm never going to throw awy any leftovers :) I was a bit sceptic at first, because I'm a bit of a strict person, I mostly follow the rules. But this is so lovely, that i'm going to try it too. I hope my husband will assist me for the ironing :D . I've got a lot of fabrics laying in my closet, because I regularly sew for my grandchildren and I used to sing operetta and sew the clothes... I'll start as soon as my knitting is finished :) . Thank you very very much for this (again) very educational tutorial... waiting for the next one. Love you guys :)
Lovely square! I love your tutorials ..Always very nice work and you are both so dear .. Thank you for all...
Love your program. Always thought crazy quilts were mainly embroidery. Love your style
We feel that crazy means do what you want! Go crazy.
I love the fact that you use tools like most of us have and not the state of the art perfect tools.. like dull scissors and a kitchen towel for a press cloth. Also doing it on a regular dining table. It's encouraging to see you guys "making do" with what you have. I was raised with the mindset of "Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without.". Times are not that difficult for me as that, but I still don't like wasting anything. I have my grandmother and my mother's clothes. I have a memory quilt that my mother hand pieced with my grandmother's dresses, that were cotton. It is grandmother's fan. I think a crazy quilt is a perfect idea for me to make with my mother's clothes as they are not all cotton. Mixed fabric will be great on a crazy quilt. Thank you, I learn alot from you two! Great personalities that are enjoyable to watch also!
That turned out beautiful
While I have never quilted, I have always wanted to make a crazy quilt using velvet bits and doing embroidery over. Thank you for teaching us and boosting our confidence to try!
Love watching! You are great and teach so easy. Really take the fear out of just being creative. Thank you so much
You are welcome!
Second time I've watched this 💜saved for future reference...to see one. UA-cam Waynesville NC USA 🇺🇸 Veteran 💜
I never knew about sewing the patches down to a backing fabric. I wondered how you sew all those shapes together. Now, I know and am really looking forward to the next video. Thank you for showing this.
That lace square is stunning!
Thank you!
I love quilts but have stayed away due to the precision that seemed to be required to complete one. You both have opened a whole new world of thought on this issue. So much fun to watch the beautiful creation that was made from just scraps. I love the free form....I was never able to color within the lines.... Thank you for such an enjoyable podcast.
This is the video that made me genuinely want to start quilting.
We are so glad to read that, we are planning more quilting videos.
Interesting to see how your sewing develops.Beautiful fabrics. Love to hear your interesting stories as well. Can listen to you two forever.
really looking forward to the next episode! :)
You are both so creative. You really do make my day.
Thank you for watching Giselle!
Love this show - you work so well together- shows respect for each other’s opinion 👍
Thank you so much Carol!
I started watching your Knitted Christmas Balls and ended up watching you both embellishing your crazy quilts. You have really good taste and appreciation for beautiful and vintage textiles. You have definitely inspired me. I've been wanting to make something special with the things my relatives have left me and you have shown me so many ideas to make special pieces for my children. Loving your videos and I've subscribed!
I learned how to make crazy quilt blocks and they are so much fun and the sky's the limit on creativity. I have one I am ready to hand quilt. Thanks for this fun video guys. I like to embellish with beads, ribbon, buttons, lace or anything that's fun to add ❤❤😂
They are a lot of fun.
So happy to have found ur channel and ur easygoing approach to art and creativity! I m not a ” precision person” and I do love ur quotes like ” it quilts itself”, ”when in doubt add some embroidery”, and ur discussion about not being too afraid to put scissors into beautiful fabrics!!! Maybe a mad artist like myself finally finds a way into quilting now....thank u from Sweden
You did good job I love to watch you thanks