DECLUTTERING MY FABRIC - DID I REALLY GET RID OF MY BATIKS?

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  • Do you have a stack of fabric that doesn’t ignite your creative spark? For me, it’s my stash of Batik fabric. During the Declutter Challenge, I had said I would declutter them. But did I follow through???
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  • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
    @JustGetitDoneQuilts  2 роки тому +111

    Well I did it, they are out of my stash. And I can't wait to start on some more challenging projects. And they really are going to a new home.

    • @theshaleeva
      @theshaleeva 2 роки тому +2

      I’m laughing so hard at your continuous assertion: “I’m DONE with batiks.” You should feel really good about your accomplishments. I love your creativity and productivity. I also love batiks! 😂🤣🤪🤣😂

    • @kimbeckner9240
      @kimbeckner9240 2 роки тому +4

      NOOOOO! LOL. They will haunt you. You wait and see. Same thing has happened to me. I have seen some BEAUTIFUL quilts made with batiks. :P.

    • @ginanearftworth4404
      @ginanearftworth4404 2 роки тому +6

      I love batiks. I hope they found a happy new home. The quilts you made with them were so pretty 😍.

    • @Graceandcompany
      @Graceandcompany 2 роки тому +8

      I would love to see this saga continued. Perhaps the story will go on with the recipient of the infamous batik stash?

    • @jacquelinehervieux2625
      @jacquelinehervieux2625 2 роки тому +8

      Just finished watching your decluttering of your stash. great idea and inspiration. Those babies and mothers she going be saying wow how beautiful are these quilts. Maybe the first quilt they ever had.

  • @MonkehBuns
    @MonkehBuns 2 роки тому +122

    As a recipient of a baby quilt, way back when I was a young, scared single mother, I just want to say how meaningful it was and is for me. That baby is now grown up but that quilt is in the box of keepsakes, to be passed down to any future grandkids. I have just started making my own quilts, and I hope to pay it forward someday.

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  2 роки тому +10

      🤗🤗🤗

    • @angelikaimnaehglueck
      @angelikaimnaehglueck 2 роки тому +2

      Best wishes.

    • @HRHDMKYT
      @HRHDMKYT Рік тому +3

      That’s awesome to hear! Whenever I think of recipients of donation quilts, I sometimes think “maybe they won’t care about them, and they’ll just end up being used for a dog bed”. But I have a feeling the majority of recipients see them as the “someone cares about me” gift that they are, which is the motivation for me.

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 Рік тому +3

      @@HRHDMKYT There was an article I came across about quilting male inmates in Illinois. They made quilts from donated material and the quilts were donated. A lot of the inmates had kids or knew what it was like to be in foster care or poor. Having something meaningful changed them for the better

  • @lynette.
    @lynette. 2 роки тому +65

    Extremely impressed. Laughed out loud when you sealed the box to make sure they do not escape😊

  • @tiffanycollier54
    @tiffanycollier54 2 роки тому +23

    Geez! Uninspired?! But then you made ten quilts?! Karen, we should all be lucky enough to be THAT uninspired! Love your videos and your enthusiasm!

    • @ashbrea381
      @ashbrea381 8 місяців тому

      Wish she'd send some of that sudden 'uninspired' creative frenzy my way for my writing.

  • @dawnesmith-sliming7004
    @dawnesmith-sliming7004 2 роки тому +81

    That is incredible. Forget the decluttering - I’m in awe of the quilts you finished!

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  2 роки тому +6

      Thank you 😎

    • @mandyg5747
      @mandyg5747 2 роки тому +4

      Me too! One would be accomplishment enough but TEN!!! Wow...no guilt left yaay! Hope the next person loves them and uses em up right away. You don't want to be sent bits of them to make a couple of blocks for a friend's quilt in a Quilt Along Swap Project. ...forget what they call that? Lol

  • @barbaradeal
    @barbaradeal 2 роки тому +7

    Finding that last batch of batik fabric made me burst out laughing. So relatable.

    • @BonnieAdkisson-rd6qk
      @BonnieAdkisson-rd6qk 7 місяців тому

      I get the creeps when I look at batiks and my skin crawls when I touch them. I used them for a quilt my son wanted me to make for him. Sigh.

  • @beverlyjames2850
    @beverlyjames2850 2 роки тому +48

    It was difficult to persevere through using uninspiring fabric, but the ultimate result of making babies happy is so worth it. Nothing better than using your skills to help others!!! You rock!

    • @sandih4741
      @sandih4741 2 роки тому +5

      I got a kick out of this video. You're amazing! Thanks for sharing that you're human like the rest of us. 😄

  • @irenecoermann2439
    @irenecoermann2439 2 роки тому +22

    I have to admit that I was giggling the entire time. Karen I so admire how you are tackling the declutter and how you are totally willing to take some steps backwards before getting to the finish line. Love your videos!

  • @LisaMayfield
    @LisaMayfield 2 роки тому +42

    I was shouting "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not the batiks!" and wishing I was the lucky recipient of that box of beauties. It's great that you decided what fabrics you don't prefer, and that you managed to rid your space of the ones that don't work for you. And the quilts you made are just gorgeous! Very inspiring for me to go through my batiks and make some quick and pretty quilts.

    • @paulaburkehafers4798
      @paulaburkehafers4798 2 роки тому +6

      Me too! I love batiks! I'm trying to declutter non-batiks. 😄

    • @jayamilapersson4030
      @jayamilapersson4030 2 роки тому +1

      @@paulaburkehafers4798 same same

    • @susangoodwin7241
      @susangoodwin7241 2 роки тому +2

      yup...I heard you from here and joined in the chorus!

    • @KarenShirey
      @KarenShirey 2 роки тому +1

      Ditto.. my head screamed and my heart was pounding when she said decluttering the batiks!

    • @HRHDMKYT
      @HRHDMKYT Рік тому +1

      Me too! But apparently they went to someone in her paid subscription group, like a raffle prize. So, it definitely went to a very appreciative recipient!

  • @elizabethmulkey6426
    @elizabethmulkey6426 2 роки тому +1

    I am so proud for making those charity quilts. I saw something on the internet about quilts for Ukraine. I took the paper and took my quilt group in Chattanooga, Tn. The next month members brought quilts in, and I sent 28 to Utah for the victims of Ukraine. It makes your heart happy when you do something for someone else. My hope is we bring a little love for the children of Ukraine.
    Beth Mulkey

  • @kristiparker4139
    @kristiparker4139 2 роки тому +69

    Oh wow! Batiks are my absolute favorites! Of ALL my fabrics, those are the ones I would absolutely save. I'm really glad that everyone has different tastes...the world would be so boring otherwise. Great job on de-stashing your batiks....there are lots of very lucky babies out there who will love their new quilts!!

  • @KnitzyKitzy
    @KnitzyKitzy 2 роки тому +48

    Those are just gorgeous baby quilts. So glad you made them as they will bring some sunshine to the recipients.

  • @harbourcolour
    @harbourcolour 2 роки тому +17

    Hahahaha. Major squirrel attack! So funny... and amazing that somehow you make 10 beautiful baby quilts and you make it look like no trouble at all. Thanks for the inspiration and for the chuckle.

  • @debbiewood7718
    @debbiewood7718 2 роки тому +4

    That is such a funny story. It makes me think of "It you give a mouse a cookie". You also got to practice your quilting skills, so that was a bonus.

  • @elizabethbrown5289
    @elizabethbrown5289 2 роки тому +1

    Lol. This is fantastic!! I love how you just couldn't part with the fabric until you made yourself sick first. Donating baby quilts is such a marvelous project

  • @ninapeters1919
    @ninapeters1919 2 роки тому +44

    This video was just what I needed this morning! It was full of happiness and fun. I was feeling down this morning, but now I'm inspired to work on my quilts. Thank you, Karen.

  • @carolynshull4841
    @carolynshull4841 2 роки тому +2

    "And I sealed it!" 😄😄Those batiks in a box are just like a genie in a bottle! If you ever open the box you'll have to make 3 quilts before you can tape it up again.

  • @misssassifras6605
    @misssassifras6605 2 роки тому +7

    What a great and somewhat hilarious decluttering story. About 6 years ago, I finally decided who I wanted to make a batik quilt for. I loaded up my batik collection, went to my LQS where my quilt group met for sew days, pulled out all of my batiks to sort. I asked the gals if I have enough for a quilt, and they laughed and laughed (more like 5 quilts they said.) I ended up making 6 quilts and still have some scraps. 2022 is the year I am making scrap quilts. I have 3 QOV in progress, plus several more in other fabrics for community service and gift quilts. I love scraps, but even I'm ready to say, "my scrap bin runneth over". Your quilts are bright, cheerful, and quick - I will plan to do the same. Your videos are always so helpful with humor thrown in as a bonus. thank you

  • @lisawallace1741
    @lisawallace1741 2 роки тому +9

    OMG you had batik stashed everywhere, layer upon layer of stashes of batik! Thanks for sharing this journey and the lessons as well as the quilts with all of us.

  • @margaretbaker623
    @margaretbaker623 2 роки тому +1

    Some of these belong in your scrap quilt series!
    👏🌟

  • @margaretcolley8572
    @margaretcolley8572 2 роки тому +2

    Very true. My taste in fabrics has changed since I started quilting 25 years ago. I was very much into pastel and Civil War fabrics. I collected 30s but never really used them. Now I love, love, love all the bright and cheery fabrics I love color.

  • @suewozniak8726
    @suewozniak8726 2 роки тому +2

    Karen, I laughed all through this video. It just made my day. I have so been there although I never got ten quilts in the process. Proud of you for giving someone joy from those batiks.

  • @mariescarano8019
    @mariescarano8019 2 роки тому +6

    It's true that we all have so many more fabrics than we do time! Good for you! I'm sure there are many families or Ukrainian refugees who will appreciate your artistry and warmth!

  • @lindalosier5989
    @lindalosier5989 2 роки тому +1

    Those batiks were so demanding!! I'm sure those bright and beautiful baby quilts will be cherished.

  • @laurienorton7422
    @laurienorton7422 2 роки тому +12

    Awesome! Not only are you happy, 10 babies are going to be warm and comfy wrapped up in them!

  • @angief1330
    @angief1330 2 роки тому +11

    I just love Batiks, they have such a brilliance about them that gets lost in other fabrics.

  • @cassandragunkel6101
    @cassandragunkel6101 2 роки тому +24

    I so relate to this! Charity quilts are such an important part of quilting tradition. Even though you keep going back to the toss out bag for fabric that does not inspire you, you end up using your awesome skills to knock out quilts that will brighten someone’s life. I used to buy yardage of good fabric, on sale. My charity quilt backs are awesome for the fabric I retrieved. We call this upcycling today. Embrace it!

  • @lorilipsmacker1383
    @lorilipsmacker1383 2 роки тому +21

    That was simply hilarious! I love that you felt satisfied at the end and really felt like you accomplished something major. You did!

  • @margueriterichard5727
    @margueriterichard5727 2 роки тому +10

    Well done! Congratulations on getting rid of fabric that was taking too much brain space and heart space, never mind physical space. Donation quilts, which are my jam, are a tremendous way to give back, learn something new and make someone aware they are not alone in one fell swoop.

  • @jo-annevandermey2704
    @jo-annevandermey2704 2 роки тому +9

    This video makes me laugh! You are an inspiration to me.

    • @atelierangela3556
      @atelierangela3556 2 роки тому

      💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it. 🌹😍💖

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  2 роки тому +1

      You have no idea how hard packing them away was. And I know these are your jam.

  • @meghanplamondon8639
    @meghanplamondon8639 2 роки тому +14

    Lol, Karen , this was so funny! I just love Batiks and most of the way through this video I kept wishing I lived closer to you to adopt all of your less then favourite Batiks! At least you know that at some point you did buy some beautiful Batik fabric and was able to make a ton of quilts that will make so many people happy. Thanks for the smile of the day.❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @daniellesparks4255
    @daniellesparks4255 2 роки тому +1

    Oh, what a batik roller coaster - I’m exhausted! You really walk the ‘just get it done’ talk, Karen. Loved this!!

  • @juliemorrison4348
    @juliemorrison4348 2 роки тому +11

    Oh Karen!! Great laugh watching this session. You showed the exact reason why we can't throw something out in case we need it later. Beautiful stack of charity quilts achieved from this destash. I haven't tried the wonky 4 patch so I will add it to my list. Thanks for being so entertaining on a rainy Sunday morning in Sydney.♥️🇦🇺

  • @annematusiewicz3712
    @annematusiewicz3712 Рік тому +1

    Seeing your scraps makes me feel so much more optimistic about my own scraps and fabrics! Thank you for sharing all this.

  • @garysmith944
    @garysmith944 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you put the fabrics to good use. Some babies will have a beautiful quilt. You are an inspiration.

  • @tfrankum01
    @tfrankum01 2 роки тому +8

    I laughed SO hard during this whole video! Batiks are my favorite fabrics and I always include them in my scrap quilts. But, it was so funny to see you finding scraps hiding everywhere and make so many beautiful quilts! For fabric that wasn’t inspiring, it sure made you productive.😂😂.

  • @cindymcfarland4686
    @cindymcfarland4686 2 роки тому +2

    This was such a fun video. It gave me a much needed chuckle since I'm chair-bound having broke my ankle 8 days ago. Thanks!

  • @kristyfolsom3218
    @kristyfolsom3218 2 роки тому +15

    I do not have a longarm yet, but I loved the idea of sewing the backs of the baby quilts together!

    • @HRHDMKYT
      @HRHDMKYT Рік тому

      I agree!! I was thinking of rolling them onto a fat pool noodle, to keep them ready like a bolt of fabric, which I can cut off as I baste one baby quilt at a time to FMQ on my domestic sewing machine. 🤔👍🏻

  • @ElinT13
    @ElinT13 Рік тому +1

    Just love the 10 quilts you made AND gave away the rest of your batics. Another hard earned win, Karen. I really love all your videos, I am still binge watching, they are such fun. Greetings from Germany!

  • @maggiehallinan1771
    @maggiehallinan1771 2 роки тому +1

    What a fun video! I love how I can enjoy a cup of tea and a “chat” with you Karen! ☺️

  • @SoulsJourney
    @SoulsJourney 2 роки тому +7

    I laughed when you sealed up the box with the scraps! 😂 They turned into lovely quilts. Personally batiks have never been my thing, but I see lots of quilts done with them that are lovely.

  • @alisahausgaard973
    @alisahausgaard973 2 роки тому +1

    I love that you shared your journey with us. I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only quilter who doesn't travel in a straight line. 😉

  • @EP-xu1yt
    @EP-xu1yt 2 роки тому +2

    I have learned over my decades of quilting that if I put an unfinished quilt away for any reason, I must leave notes with it as to the date, what pattern, the recipient, my ideas for borders, backing, etc. Time flies by and sometimes years have passed since I stowed a project! Having these notes helps re-inspire me for the project because I don’t have to re-invent this wheel. I just finished a UFO Sandstone pattern of reds and blue Asian fabric. I’m so proud of myself. 😉

  • @dianaballew6329
    @dianaballew6329 Рік тому +1

    Karen, you had me laughing out loud! Your struggle with the batiks, however real, cracked me up!! But you prevailed and it was a joy to watch! Congratulations on your beautiful baby quilts. Some little people will be snuggling up and toting their blankies around for a long time!

  • @beckypetersen2680
    @beckypetersen2680 2 роки тому +1

    That'is the funniest decluttering video I've ever heard. I say heard because I s mostly listening which sandwichng a quilt. Good job on all the charity quilts!

  • @sandiwalker761
    @sandiwalker761 2 роки тому +2

    The Batik Saga: going, going, Nope.Going, going,going, Nope . Going, going, going , Nope. Going, going going, going, GONE! This had me in stitches!😁 Sandi,

  • @LWSexson1
    @LWSexson1 2 роки тому +10

    I LOVE Batiks. I don't think I have ever seen one I did not like.

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  2 роки тому +1

      They are pretty gorgeous. I just don't like working with them

  • @clairdelune82
    @clairdelune82 2 роки тому +1

    I can't believe you already made at least 10 quilts since the end of January!!!

  • @nywvblue
    @nywvblue 2 роки тому +5

    10 quilts! And they’re LOVELY. I can’t imagine despairing over batiks (they’re always an inspiration to me!) but I’m glad for your commitment to finding relief! BRAVO.

  • @veramats
    @veramats 2 роки тому +6

    Great video! I’m impressed with the number of charity quilts you made!

  • @gwenj5419
    @gwenj5419 2 роки тому +6

    I decided this year to not feel guilty anymore about getting rid of fabric scraps. I'm now only saving 2.5 inch strips or 4 inch squares.

  • @donnacova
    @donnacova 2 роки тому +1

    That's hysterical 😅. But a lot of babies are going to be so lucky to receive those quilts!

  • @bethjones8998
    @bethjones8998 2 роки тому +13

    What a great story. So much fun to see all the quilts from “unwanted” fabric-WELL DONE!!

  • @loriar1027
    @loriar1027 2 роки тому +2

    That’s so funny how you kept digging in to that donation fabric!! And you sealed the box so they can’t jump out at you again! LOLOL!!

  • @lisaroper421
    @lisaroper421 2 роки тому +1

    10 quilts! Ha! That is so very many for having started at the point of "done!"
    I am so impressed, and I love that you did that for all those families who will get them. ❤️
    Edited because I realized mid comment I had left the stove on 😅

  • @jofarley7294
    @jofarley7294 2 роки тому +3

    I was also shouting NO NOT THE BATIKS. I ABSOLUTELY love them. I also hoard them. It's great to declutter especially scraps. A few months ago I decided to make a postage stamp quilt to use up the scraps pile. I am using 2 1/2in squares which is better and quicker. Almost done, but really as long as you quilt there will always be scraps. I love all the quilts you made to donate.

  • @suehorn4182
    @suehorn4182 2 роки тому +4

    Lovely baby quilts. I’m proud of you.

  • @suesmith5033
    @suesmith5033 2 роки тому +1

    I giggled through this whole video! I'd say for fabric you were tired of and going to get rid of you made 10 beautiful quilts! I can't wait to see what you make with fabric you ACTUALLY want to sew with!
    Happy Sewing!

  • @manulutine4368
    @manulutine4368 Рік тому +1

    This was such great story telling. The twists, the turns, the surprises! I love this video!

  • @felicityhalse1268
    @felicityhalse1268 2 роки тому +1

    Love it. You are not just sharing your thought and action process, but probably speaking for a lot of us. I can so relate. Fabric stashes are just so distracting! Well done on all you achieved during this process.

  • @emilywilliams3237
    @emilywilliams3237 2 роки тому +21

    This was very interesting and made me chuckle so many times, since I can remember this exact thought process with myself and my scraps and left over fabrics from some projects! I really need to do some list-making and get busy moving some of my older fabric along, either into projects such as your baby quilts, or actual projects that mean something to me. I made a string quilt in 2020 using fabric I had collected from friends' mothers' estates and similar - very dated fabric, but very suited to string quilts. I made one in particular that was in honor of my husband's grandmother, who had made hundreds of quilts in her lifetime, all hand sewn and hand quilted, and one of the ones she made was a string quilt. So that was my main accomplishment with that inherited fabric. I want to make one more similar quilt with it, and then it should go to someone else. Maybe if I set a deadline ... Thanks for this and all of your interesting videos, Karen.

  • @AutumnK
    @AutumnK 2 місяці тому +1

    I feel differently about batiks because I thought every single one of those quilts was absolutely stunning!!!

  • @beckyb8808
    @beckyb8808 2 роки тому +8

    Ohmigosh, I had no idea that batik widebacks existed! I love batiks, they're not for every project, but kids love those bright happy batik quilts. I just ordered some batik wideback, thanks Karen for the inspiration!!

  • @1043dawn
    @1043dawn 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh Karen, I do love your videos! ❤❤ they inspire me and fill my head with knowledge. This video brought laughter, smiles and all good things. I am also trying to declutter and seem to continually find bags, boxes, etc blocks, strips, pieces of this and that. 😂😂they multiply in the dark while I sleep 💤. Just like the bits of thread that magically appear on your quilt even though you😊 tediously cut all the ends the day before. I love quilting!!❤❤

  • @sharonpeck88
    @sharonpeck88 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for the chuckle. Congrats on getting through the batiks and utilizing them. Those new mothers in the hospital will be grateful for the handmade colorful baby quilts. I am newly inspired to make a list of unfinished projects to work on.

  • @pamcox8582
    @pamcox8582 2 роки тому +2

    This is one of your best videos. Decluttering is necessary, but maybe we could just make one more stab at our stash. I was going to pass on some 2.5 squares (lots of them) and then I pulled all the solids and did a puzzle quilt. Then I thought...go on and get that Irish chain out of there. And there is yet another quilt begging to come out of that squares stash, and making baby quilts never crossed my mind, until now.

  • @darleensanford7231
    @darleensanford7231 2 роки тому +2

    I use to love batiks but now no so much. Crazy! I am using my scraps for crumb quilting. Someday when I have enough large squarish blocks done I will cut them and put them together.

  • @anunmaker
    @anunmaker 2 роки тому +7

    And, I am planning a Batik quilt right now!

  • @patstrawhouse4005
    @patstrawhouse4005 2 роки тому +8

    Wow! You continue to inspire me! Such beautiful baby quilts for St. Michael’s! Your wonderful quilts will be cherished by the mothers and babies for years-perhaps generations-x to come! I hope you added labels!
    Stay well!
    Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

  • @connieverbeck1110
    @connieverbeck1110 2 роки тому +2

    WHAT!!?!? LOL. I was laughing out load as tge stack of baby quilts grew.

  • @barbraelizabeth395
    @barbraelizabeth395 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful baby quilts. What wonderful offerings.

  • @matthewflinchum5452
    @matthewflinchum5452 2 роки тому +1

    I loved your batik story! Many people will benefit from your thrifty, creative and inspiring projects!❤️🙂

  • @sharonm9890
    @sharonm9890 2 роки тому +1

    You make me smile! What a giving person you are. 😊

  • @twyla2575
    @twyla2575 2 роки тому +4

    I am amazed! You were in a Batik frenzy. And like in The Godfather, they kept pulling you back in. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

  • @katherinedomingo4952
    @katherinedomingo4952 2 роки тому +6

    I LOVE Batiks!!! I'm doing nothing but Batik quilts this year. I hope I end up as productive as you did .
    Beautifully inspiring!!!

  • @josephinerichards6564
    @josephinerichards6564 2 роки тому +4

    This is such a funny decluttering story! I spent an hour today decluttering 2 totes of fabric. This video was very timely in my life. Thank you! I think the baby quilts you put together are absolutely gorgeous. And although you don’t feel inspired by batiks, you were able to turn this into a blessing for others, and also practice your longarm techniques. So, your fabric isn’t inspirational for you, but your story is inspirational for me!

  • @nicolanewington1798
    @nicolanewington1798 2 роки тому +2

    I was feeling a little anxious when your title came up. Destashing batiks? Oh no. Then you made all those quilts! I have a drawer of lovingly washed, ironed and folded batiks. It's so hard to cut into them.

  • @jopayne5617
    @jopayne5617 Рік тому +1

    Karen, I love your videos, because as famous as you have become, you appear to be so down to Earth. I love a fabric for whatever reason, then once I get the quilt done, I am often totally out of love with one or two of those fabric's in particular. We often keep the material, and say we'll use it, but don't. Thanks for addressing that issue, and showing us it is okay to get rid of it, costly or not. If we aren't using it, it is a money loss, anyway.
    I loved that you had to go back to the pile of batiks over and over. It makes me feel good, that I am not alone in that. I'll get rid of a lot of material I think I don't need, but in a few weeks, discover I did need to redo a block that had problems. It is why I left the material a week before taking it in. I am in awe that you got so many quilts done for those charities, they are probably ecstatic to have them to use. Thanks again for this decluttering challenge, it has been a topic of conversation for our quilt guild and given us all new inspiration. From Jo in SouthEast Missouri, USA.

  • @deborahsmith5357
    @deborahsmith5357 2 роки тому +1

    I love these quilts! I’m so glad you didn’t get rid of you batiks!

  • @littlejacquesful
    @littlejacquesful 2 роки тому +1

    I'm over here drooling over your massive collection of bright batiks! Wish they were coming to live at my house 🤣

  • @irridescentaccendance2B
    @irridescentaccendance2B 2 роки тому +2

    That’s hysterical but also very real in that it shows how long the process can be sometimes to change. 🧡

  • @deannafarrell4291
    @deannafarrell4291 2 роки тому +5

    I didn’t love batiks at first, but now I adore them! I made a maple leaf quilt for my son with batiks and loved it so much! I wish I lived closer to you to adopt your batik scraps 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️. I love your videos and learn so much from them!

  • @deborahhunt881
    @deborahhunt881 Рік тому +1

    I love your honesty! This made me realize my batik collection is front and center even though I rarely use it. I’m in the 2023 challenge, and now I’m hoping there will be a goal to shift things around!

  • @calliemtb
    @calliemtb 2 роки тому +3

    oh my-- what a funny, long "Batik Adventure" you had!

  • @maryaliceestes4774
    @maryaliceestes4774 2 роки тому +2

    This was one of your best videos yet! I laughed because I truly relate to this!

  • @kerrimaida2569
    @kerrimaida2569 2 роки тому +1

    Today I made a busy hands quilt using scraps and all kinds of different textured fabric. I will take it to a dementia patient. It has buttons and elastic,and wool and ribbon,cords and flaps. I hope that someone will enjoy it! I feel happy that I am putting my fabrics to good use

  • @rubyhaze1
    @rubyhaze1 Рік тому +1

    Hilarious!! We ALL have these moments! Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @Mina-cy4dq
    @Mina-cy4dq 2 роки тому +1

    Batiks are my absolute favorite fabrics. I am finishing up a "fractured jewels" with black sashing. Fabrics that didn't inspire me, I gave to the local quilt shop to make quilts for veterans. The 2 large trash bags were so full, we had to carry them in our arms. I cut down scraps into uniform sizes so I can get a quick quilt started.

  • @earthmotherwithin
    @earthmotherwithin 11 місяців тому +1

    That is so funny! I love how you told the story, and the quilts are stunning. I love Batiks, but if you don't at least they have a good home.

  • @MsFitz134
    @MsFitz134 2 роки тому +11

    😂 this is totally something that I would have done. In fact, I am guilty of doing similar. I just can't let go of useful craft supplies even if I'm not going to love using them. But you got to practice some free motion skills, do good in the community, and make a video reassuring me that I'm not alone in my problem!

  • @sharoncraven3787
    @sharoncraven3787 2 роки тому +4

    You made me laugh out loud!!! I can so relate to what you went through and I am in total awe of all the quilts you made!! Thank you Karen for the humour and good sense!!

  • @karentzn
    @karentzn Рік тому

    That is hilarious. Ohhhhmy gosh. I’m so very proud of you completing the baby quilts which are all stunning. Giving away unwanted fabric is rewarding knowing they will be used with more joy.

  • @calliecordoba532
    @calliecordoba532 2 роки тому +2

    😂😂Oh my goodness! "I am done"....oh...wait I need more batik scraps. 😂😂 That was funny how many times you revisited that donating batik pile!! Lol. Fantastic that you were able to do so many quilts. They will be loved.

  • @terridean4784
    @terridean4784 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome job of Donating that fabric. Charity quilts are wonderful.

  • @sharone9751
    @sharone9751 2 роки тому +1

    Best giggle of the day!

  • @yvethemetriccrafter688
    @yvethemetriccrafter688 2 роки тому +2

    Oh wow the quilts you made are stunning , what beautiful gifts they will be .

  • @wendywilson1736
    @wendywilson1736 2 роки тому +1

    Ohhhhhh, Myyyyy! Batiks are the ones that would have stayed in my stash!! I made a quilt using batiks for my nephew and his sweet wife for their wedding gift. I'd like to make another, someday.

  • @christinavallem5669
    @christinavallem5669 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a beader, jewelry maker. I'm working through a modified 21-day-challenge. THIS spoke to me. I've been donating all the 🇮🇳 beads I don't use anymore. I've since pulled them out of the box, making stretchy bracelets (miss-matched, fun, stackable, cheap sellers)
    THANK YOU.

  • @AnniePA1960
    @AnniePA1960 2 роки тому +1

    That was hilarious!! "Wait, there's more!!" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @lindapucillo3493
    @lindapucillo3493 2 роки тому +5

    I LOVE batiks. Watching you sew them into quilts, made me really realize that I am most attracted to colors in a quilt. I bought a boxed set of batik fat quarters a few years ago, and made many quilts from them. I’m now down to the colors I didn’t particularly like, but found inspiration in watching this video to use them. I love the vibrant colors of batiks. Thanks for the video. I found it inspiring while I laughed through it. Although I don’t have a drawer for my scraps, I do have 3 large overflowing bags of scraps and a box of scraps I cut into 2 1/2” strips and 5” squares. I need to get cutting the scraps into useable sizes, but have been having fun making baby quilts. Love your videos!