Please share your tips and tricks for keeping these large quilt projects organized. The bus box has taken so much stress off my shoulders keeping everything together and I can put it away until I can work on it again.
You always make me smile. Yes, I am real 😂. And sometimes I even show up in your Facebook group. I group my projects in bins & boxes, too. Cause, well, I'm not a good finisher 👀
Oh Joanne...the finishing is actually the hardest part! Staying on something until it's completely finished is pretty difficult, but it's so rewarding! I am terrible about managing my facebook page and group. I love them but I dislike facebook itself, and the newsfeed is a terrible, mostly negative distraction for me. I need to go on to check in on the group and avoid the rest of it, but it's incredibly difficult to go and then before I know it, I'm sucked into something I don't want to be in. I have other groups I enjoy, so I need to work on this issue! Wonderful to see you again, and I encourage you to pick out one project and finish it before the month is over!
I looked at the pattern and to be truthful, I have no clue how I would do this. I am just a beginner in the quilting department. I used to sew when my kids were small but that was a long time ago…we live in Florida, very small house and a very small place in Canada where our families are. We both have dual citizenship so lucky to be able to enjoy both worlds. My husband retire this year…he is much younger than me. So getting all my stuff organized is very important. I am also a colorist in adult coloring books and I like to preserve food in my instant pot max and my Nesco canner. Money is tight so making my own canned veggies and sauces and jams saves us a lot…i love color so I have to watch myself when I get in a fabric store……I am so happy to have discovered your channel and the great people who have posted some very interesting tips. Thank you, I truly enjoyed this video and hope to see that beautiful quilt finished.
Thank you so much Mickey! I think I'll have all the blocks constructed this weekend and then it's just a matter to sewing them together for the design. It's a little bit complicated, but a good intermediate level piece. I have a smaller quilt I did in a patchwork pattern using 5" squares in a charm pack. You might really like something like that. You can make all your units as 4 patches and sew the units together. It's a fun project and if you get everything as precuts it would be a matter of pairing everything. I think you'd enjoy that because you could jump right in mixing your fabrics. I used a print with a low volume tone on tone cream as a background. I still love that piece! Thank you so much for watching! I really like everything I put away this summer, but I'm also glad it's done. Food preservation and gardening is so much work. But I'm grateful to have what I have put away.
I love the way you break everything down. Directions seem overwhelming to me. This way it makes it easy to pick up and do a little when time allows. Thank you!
You're welcome Diane!! I get totally overwhelmed looking a long list of measurements and fractions and instructions. It causes my brain to totally shut down. So I've learned to get an over view, start with an easier unit and build from there. Otherwise, I'm stuck. I also can't cut out every thing at once. That feels like a lot. So I take longer and work less efficiently, but I enjoy the process more and find I can be more creative in picking fabrics etc if I take things in smaller bites.
Aren’t those the same bins their use in airports? TSA make you put your stuff in there. They are genius Patty very practical wish there was a apparatus that you could put them in to stack them.
I guess a handy person could build a custom shelf system to stack the bins, but I don't do wood working myself, so I stack them on the floor. LOL Someone else mentioned them being used in the airport, but I haven't been in an airport since 2014, so don't remember what we did back then. But it makes sense it's the same kind of bin. They are basically indestructible.
A tip to make an expensive rotating mat last longer is to get a small, less expensive (like the one at Dollar Tree) & put it on top. You can square up smaller things, still rotating easily, but not make as many cuts on the expensive mat. At least that’s what I’ve been doing. 😊
Thank you!! I love your episodes especially how you are honest about your spending budget. Recently retired, I didn't have to worry about that, but now I do. I love your tips and tricks.
Yes the budget is an unfortunate thing especially now. Spending so much more on food and necessities is starting to impact my sewing budget. So I’m having to look for ways to save a little money on my fabrics. I’m hoping for really good Black Friday sales from my favorite fabric shops.
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I love that idea, but after using a wide back fabric, I think I'm going to wind up finding something at Joann or Hobby Lobby that will make a nice backing without costing so much money. I'm still going to need border and binding which is probably another 4 yards and gosh I gets so darn expensive! I would like the whole quilt top to be Ruby Star so I can do something less expensive for the backing.
I purchased some transparent boxes that are used for scrapbooking. I think they are 13x13". They have a snap top hinged lid. I put all the fabric I plan on using for my fabric with the pattern on top. They are a good size and stack up nicely. I purchased these on sale from Michaels.
Thanks for the tip! Michaels has good organization things. Ours don't carry fabrics and I rarely visit them now that I've taken up sewing. I used to love going there though!
Good idea. I use the 13 x 13 boxes with hinged lids. I found mine at Sam’s a few years ago. They sell them at most crafty places. They aren’t as deep as the bus bin but, I have several and can color coordinate if I need more than one box.
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Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?♥
I found a bolt of Hobbs 80/20 which is 30 yds for $168.00. I found it at a local small upholstery shop in my town. They have been in business for 30 years. I have looked and looked for good price on Batting.
Unfortunately none of the Michael’s here carry fabrics!! Even their yarn selection has been terrible the past couple of years. Since I got back into sewing a few years ago, I rarely go into Michael’s anymore. And it used to be my favorite. But I do know that other stores in the country have fabric so that’s a great tip for people who can take advantage of it. Thanks for sharing!!
As fun as that sounds, I'm going to continue using them as is. The bus boxes can be repurposed and used for tons of other things around the house, so I would prefer to keep them decoration free. But thank you for the great idea!! I honestly don't know how you would apply a decoration to a smooth plastic and have it adhere properly long term. If I leave them as is, I can use them for multiple things and they will probably last me the remainder of my life in their original condition. Which is honestly what I would recommend. Leave them as is and use them, because they are a great addition to my sewing room!
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I'm inundated with leaves right now but hoping to make a big dent in them over the next couple of days. Then I should hopefully have a little more time to enjoy my sewing and fabrics! It's definitely the time to get back into it.
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I use 8qt dish pan/kitty litter box for my project boxes. i can stack 2 in my cubby unit with space left over. They come in a set of 12 or $1.98 each. I usually keep 6 or 8 and my daughter gets the rest for litter boxes.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?♥
Patty I'm interested in the type of Ott light you'll be getting. Your recommendations are spot on. I got a used torviken from your recommendation and love it! Love that you're making videos again.😄
Thank you so very much!! I like to use things for a while before I recommend anything and I’m really happy to hear you love your Tornviken as much as I love mine! I found my light and ordered it yesterday. It should be here by Friday so I will share it as soon as I get it!
I bought the Tornviken too! Well with the wait-it was a painful process, through C*#%&, waiting for it to come in stock in a high enough quantity that I could get it delivered!!
@@lorriemcdonnell7027 OMG!!! Well I'm so happy you finally got one!! I still love mine almost 2 years later. I would love a second one at some point to put together with the one I have to make a huge worktable. I could easily do all my quilt basting like that, and what a great setup for the quilting itself.
I somehow missed the live, poo! But I rewatched & I so enjoyed it!! I saw that pattern on the cover of magazine & loved it. So cool you are making it. I really want to too. I wish blocks were small enough for the 10" precuts. Such a darling idea for a quilt. When I made my husband's lap quilt when he had his 1st knee replacement, I used a large cotton drop cloth I bought at Lowe's. He wanted it warm & those are heavy. I wanted a neutral color like the tan it comes in. So it was a cheap & warm option. It was all in one piece too, just trimmed to fit his airplane quilt top. And it's really warm! I love your idea using that large tub. I save large shallow boxes I've received shipments in from FQS & MSQC. I store my 12" blocks in those so they lie flat. Isn't a pretty option, or air tight, but it keeps them dust free. I had planned to cover the boxes i use with fabric, but I can't see wasting the fabric, lol! When on sale I bought a collection of mint color baskets at Hobby Lobby to contain smaller projects. Use the smaller baskets to hold pins, shears, etc to put in my roller cart that I push over to my sewing machine. So shipping boxes are my answer, lol. Not ideal, but it works!
So many great suggestions!! Thank you for sharing Bex! I used flannel for the backing on the patchwork quilt on my bed. I used the snuggle flannel and some stuff I had in stash for years and year. It's so warm and it's really heavy, which I like. I have not decided on backing yet, so I'm thinking it over. Right now I'm looking at what to use for border and binding. I don't want to use the Lipstick cowgirl for border because it's out of stock everywhere now and I want to have some left over for future projects. I still have that adorable panel print to make into a lap quilt or something. I'll check out the drop cloths next time I'm in Lowes. That's a great idea! The 108" wide back in Hobby Lobby was $6.99 a yard which is an incredible price. So I'm going to shop it around a little and see what strikes me. When I decided to get into quilting, I didn't realize what an expensive hobby it is. And what a huge undertaking it is to make them. But now I'm absolutely HOOKED!
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Thanks Agnes!! I really do appreciate it. We are supposed to have a full script to work from, but I'm not a tv show so that feels like A LOT. I do try to have an outline, but right now, I'm so swamped with every day life I don't have time to even do that. I've been just turning on the camera and talking. I talk to the camera like I would talk to a friend if they were here. I want to get more videos going on the channel again and so I have to do the best I can. I'm thinking about doing some live sew alongs on the weekends where we can work on Christmas sewing together. Not really structured or me doing a tutorial just saying, "Hey I'll be over here sewing if you want to meet up." I can check the chat every 20 minutes or so or something like that. I've wanted to try that for a while so I think i'm going to start that up this month. I have to catch up the yard work first because that takes up my whole weekend right now, but hopefully I can get on top of that this week.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?♥
It's kind of amazing how it's simplified this for me. It's like I can totally turn the project off in my mind when I'm not working on it because it's so well organized. I'm so happy with this small addition to my sewing room!
Thank you! I find your videos so accessible and sweet. I relate to your challenges of finding solutions to keep projects organized. I have had good results using JoAnn’s 108” backing when I can go in and touch the fabric. The quality seems to vary from bolt to bolt, which is frustrating. I’ll get it only if it feels right.
Thank you so very much Kristin! I appreciate such kind compliments! That's a good tip on carefully selecting the wide back in Joann. I noticed they also have it in Hobby Lobby, so I'm getting it there when I go out this coming week. I have used their fabrics only once and they were really nice. The store is not in my usual place for errands so I forget about it, but I'm going to make it a point to go over there more often. The prices are also a lot better.
@@kristind.8379 The fabric section is smaller than my usual Joann stop, but the quality is super nice in HL. And the prints are good. As I understand it, they have fabric on sale every couple of weeks, so I need to figure out how all of that works, but the posted prices were still really good.
@@PattymacMakes Hobby Lobby gets a lot of their fabric, backings especially from Marshall Dry Goods in AK. Anyone can order from them directly. Also if you are in an area within Amish community, they have fabric stores on their farms (Indiana, Ohio, etc) and they have less markups than many places, take cash or checks.
@@marywiggins7411 We have some Mennonites here but no large Amish communities. We are far too urbanized here for the Amish. I'd have to drive several hours to find any Amish in this state, and I don't think they have stores here that sell to the public in any event. So I'm kind of stuck with large chains as far as fabric and craft supplies go here. I will look up Marshall dry goods, though. Thanks for that tip!
I came across at the dollar store which is the $1,25 store now some of the cubes. They are pretty sturdy and currently hold my yarn. But it would certainly hold a quilt project. For $1.25, I am all over that!Lol!😂Thought you and your UA-cam friends might want to check that out!😁
Thank you for the video and the tub tip! And I just love your new project! So cute! Everyone should sew to enjoy it... Who cares how long it takes to finish a project, right? We are enjoying our hobby when we can. ( At least that's my view on the subject.) Is your new tub made of plastic? If so, maybe paint it your favorite color? Wally world has those spray paints that are made for plastic that aren't too terribly expensive.
I like feeling more leisurely on something big like this for sure! It's so much more enjoyable! And even at the more relaxed pace, I should have everything except the front of the envelopes blocks done within the next week! Then I have to decide on the fabric for borders and binding so I can get that quilt top completed. Yes the bins are plastic. I'm leaving them as they are and just live with the color. They work really well, so I'm dealing with the color.
New subscriber here! I can relate to getting a new project done ASAP…why do I do that? Space and time!Spam callers and the warranty they try to sell me on my 2008 car! I like this tub method! It beats being a bag lady 😂. I invested in some plastic hinged boxes that you can get on sale at michaels or hobby lobby. Sometimes, I have to use 2 containers for the big projects. It helps keep the space decluttered.
Thank you so much for being here! I think part of the finishing is personality type where some of us like project completion more than being in the uncomfortable middle stages, and part is due to space considerations and keeping all of it organized in a way that makes stopping and starting easy. There are many paths to the same goal of organization and finding what works for each of us individually is what’s important. I like to present the challenge and then share a way that works for me in the hopes it helps viewers find what best for them❤
Been so busy with vacation so just getting a chance to watch this. Oh the I’ve got mail is just beautiful and your fabrics are so very pretty. I’m doing some sewing down here in Florida and thinking that bus box would be so helpful. I could pack things in it for the trip & then use it in the bedroom I use as a sewing space. I actually found a basket here at the place I’m staying. I put 3 Tupperware type containers in it. One I put sharps, measuring devices in another, last one marking things and a little bit of miscellaneous stuff. Next to it my sewing accessories box. All this is on the bed. Along with my fabric . Desk right beside bed and my ironing board. All kind of arranged in a open rectangle. Also the owner of the house bought a rolling chair so that makes it so convenient also. Been using my Verilux light for my sewing and I don’t have a good mirror so I use my phone to take pictures and my Verilux light shining at me really makes photos so much better. Working on pants, bias binding, and bowl cozies.
Oh yes Victoria, you might really like the bus boxes. They are light weight and stack easily. They would be easy for you to pop on the back seat of the car driving back and forth. I do like your idea for keeping your tools straight. But for you, since you go back and forth so frequently, you might really like the convenience of just tossing your patterns and fabrics and so on into a couple of these bus boxes. Much, much easier than a suitcase or something. Each one holds a LOT, so you could probably get everything you need into the two of them and have all your tools in the tupperware containers. People love those bowl cozies! Do you have a pattern or tutorial to recommend?
@@PattymacMakes For my bowl cozies I use the Crafty Gemini by Vanessa. Really quite simple. I’ve also made a pattern for my outside part & for batting. I make batting 1/2” smaller so it sews easier. They are quite thick with fabric and 2 layers of batting. In order to be safe in microwave everything has to be 100% cotton. That is the fabric,batting, and thread. My family & friends love them & request them all the time.
I need to finish watching but wanted to tell you what I use for quilt projects before I forget. It’s the Art Bin Super Satchel. I’ve purchased most of mine from Joann’s but I believe Michael’s also sells them. I have limited space so this helps keeps my projects organized. Like you the scam calls are driving me crazy. I had one the other day from China and they left a voicemail in Chinese. What???
Oh thanks for that tip! I'll look up the product you mention. Ok that phone call would completely freak me out!! I think I had some in chinese leaving messages back in early 2020, too. Yeah, I don't speak or understand Mandarin either.
@@PattymacMakes What’s really strange is I could clearly hear her talking in her language but the voicemail transcription on my iPhone was “I’m going to try to find you”. Ok!
Hi Patty 😃 It’s so great when you post a video for us. I love that you’re so down to earth, so humble and so real. Thank you! There are so many negative and scary things going on in our world right now, and it’s refreshing to see your practical solutions….from sewing to prepping. I’ve been buying my batting by the bolt when JoAnn’s have 50% off sales. Some are fusible, some are not, but by the bolt, I should have enough to do a quilt with the same type of batting. I’m becoming concerned and shocked with prices of everything, so I stock up when it’s on sale. I put the bolts in the big black leaf bags, tie off the tops to keep the spiders out and store them in my garage. It keeps them clean and out of the way until I need them. I’ve also watched for the 108” material that is on sale in base solid colors that I use frequently for background and borders (like black, white, tan or off white). I buy several yards of it and the shipping is usually free that way, and I don’t have to buy it as often. I love love love that cute envelope pattern! I think a wall hanging of it would be an awesome gift for my sister for her home office…something she would really enjoy.
Thank you for such kind and supportive feedback, Jodi! I really do appreciate it. I'm incredibly concerned, but I dial it down for videos and focus on simply encouraging people to plan ahead. Much like I do with my neighbors and with strangers I talk to while out shopping. I hope it plants a seed and others will also plan ahead for their own households. But mostly people shrug it off which breaks my heart a little. I still do what I can to be encouraging, though. I like your suggestions for putting away batting and backing fabrics. Great solid advice. The envelope is darling! Someone mentioned seeing something similar on the Missouri Star channel so I'm going to have a look and see if I can find it and make something to share on my channel. I agree it would be a darling wall hanging. Ok well off to put away what I picked up in the grocery store this afternoon. A lot of stuff was on sale though still shockingly expensive. But if I can get things we will use anyway on sale, I buy it and put it away. And I'm always replacing what I use in meals so my pantry and freezers stay full until it just gets too expensive to keep shopping and we have to live entirely on what I've put away. Which is probably sooner than later.
I love your realistic approach to the cost of quilting. I would love to be able to purchase all of the fabrics I love, to complete a project, but budgets are very real, and quilts can be expensive. You have really great ideas. I have the wide ikea drawers that I keep my works in progress in. Each drawers holds a different project. Before I start a project, all items are in a project bag.
Misty, thank you so much!! It seems like being open about the cost of this is rather unspoken and taboo. I'm not very good at keeping budgets and writing down every thing, but I know how crazily fast it adds up. Right now I'm trying to decide on border and binding fabrics, which is probably another $35 with shipping...maybe more. So I'm going to have to pick up the wide back on sale in the craft store. Otherwise it just gets out of hand. I'm guessing you're talking about the Alex drawers that are the wide, shallow drawers?? I've definitely considered those for storing larger blocks and also the wall hangings I like to make. I make so many things for blog posts and channel videos, and figuring out where and how to store the samples is a challenge. But it's good to hear from another maker using that system and having success with it, so thank you for sharing both your support and your method. It's appreciated!
Missouri Star did a video for a similar pattern, many years ago. That’s one of the first blocks I ever tried. I never put it together,, though. I always think about pulling it back out and finishing it. It’s such a cute pattern
I’ll have to look back through and see if I can find it. You should definitely pull the blocks back out!! It’s a lot of bias edges and matching seams but it looks so pretty when it starts coming together
@@kktowne6992 Oh my gosh!! Well please allow me to encourage you to get it out this week and figure out what you need to do to finish it! It always feels sooooo good to complete a big project.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?♥
I so enjoy listening and learning from you. On the small "envelope" that you're not sure what to do with, what about making it you "quilt label" and putting it on the back of your quilt? You could embroider info on it or write it.
And for my sewing table I purchased two of the IKEA cube units that have eight cubes so I have 16 spaces to store my items and then my friends built a little raised platform. Much better storage solution and that I just put a piece of 5‘ x 3‘ plywood on top then a cheap cutting mat that also covered the entire surface followed by my wonderful Martelli cutting mat
That sounds like an incredible work space! I've seen those shared here on youtube and they look absolutely amazing! I appreciate you letting all of us know about what you found that works so well for you!
Those buss boxes would be great as litter boxes! I use large flattish bin boxes with lids from Walmart for my quilts in progress. Since I do not finish lots of these UFOs I put the lid on, then wrap an old colored T-shirt to keep the light from fading what is inside it, till I get back to that box.
Hi Patty Thanks for the Information Great Video. I currently store my ongoing projects in a Trofast Tower from Ikea. Has similar bins, total of 6. Could use more bins though will look for what you have shared. Thanks again love your videos
I've looked at the Trofast line in the past and thought it looked great for keeping items straight. I'm planning another Ikea video....hoping to head over there this coming week to film...so I'll see if I can find them in the showroom to include. Thanks for watching as I appreciate it greatly!
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I use use the double size art bins with a lid. I have 15 of them! The only thing that never fits is the batting, so your bus bin being open is nice for that reason.
That's an ingenious way to corral everything! But yes, it's nice to be able to put the batting with the project too, so I know I have absolutely ALL the bits and pieces in one place. I'm still surprised that some as simple as this has been so helpful. And I'm actually excited to get back to work on the project. We'll see if the novelty wears off, but as of now, I'm so happy I tried this out.
great video. tnx. i use the ikea box but now it become so expensive i switch to approx the same principle but from the dollar store. if you don't like the color of the box you bought you can always cover it with some fabric (to make a skirt for it) .
Oh gosh don’t be! It’s quarter square triangles which are different and a bit trickier that half square triangles. Maybe I’ll do a quick video on how I approached the block I’m doing here. I cut and sewed squares as opposed to cutting triangles and sewing them. It’s totally worth doing. I wound up sizing differently than the pattern But i like trimming down using my creative notions square rulers. So i wound up with 8.5” squares rather than 8”
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Nice video Patty...that quilt pattern is so cute and way beyond my skill level right now...I can't wait to see yours finished!! The bus box is a great idea...I always like a lid because I usually need to stack things....Do you intend to stack or a 1 project at a time plan for the bus box? It is a good size for large projects!....
Right now I only have one going, but if I had two, they could sit nicely together. I really don't want to have too many big projects going at once because 1. it's too expensive and 2. it would be difficult to finish everything. But the more I do this, the more I want to make the big projects!! I wish I could send them out for quilting though. That would really make them look amazing.
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If I don't recognize the number, I let it go to voice mail. Need to be careful, any response, like just answering your phone can trigger access. Some scammers can get around blocks. Often I check the number on Google or whatever your search engine is.
That’s really smart! Generally I just ignore them and Check VM for messages later. It’s ridiculous we are home, minding our own business and yet scammers and hackers from literally around the world are coming after us all the time.
I got that magazine, and love that pattern... was going to do mine a bit different by adding short letters thru out the quilt as well. just not sure how I want to do it. Would love to incorporate an island in my sewing/craft room but my room is not big enough right now. I"m using sterlite boxes to store all my fq , precuts, and what little bit of yardage I have and have them stacked up in a corner. I have 2 desk one with my sewing machine on it and one I use as a cutting station. I was given a 4 ft old collapsible table( it is sinking in the center so I dont do any cutting on it just use it to pull up beside my sewing desk to help support the quilt Im working on), that I have to shift from side to side to get around in my room..living and sewing in a small 2 bedroom trailor dont allow me much room so I have to be careful and not buy to much fabricfor lack of space. I love watching your videos
It's is the cutest quilt pattern!! I haven't made anything new for it in over a week and I'm so anxious to get back to work on it. Managing the space and the clutter and the odds and ends is ongoing. I think it's amazing you are so productive in your small space and it definitely proves that I can be done. Bravo Elaine!!
Perfect project for Ruby Star; very pretty. I store my projects in decorative boxes w/lid and stack them under my drop leaf table, I have the same one from IKEA that you have. I’ve been getting a lot of spam calls for a health insurance supplement, they never leave you alone. Your gray totes remind me of the bins you put your belongings in at airport security.
Oh gosh, I think every project is perfect for Ruby Star!! LOL!!!!!!! Oh yeah, I did get a medicare enrollment call this week, and I'm not quite there so that was annoying. And I wouldn't be surprised if they aren't the same totes in the airport. I haven't flown since 2010 and at this rate I don't think I'll ever fly again, so I can't check the totes to be sure. They are pretty ugly, but they are functional and that's most important to me at this point. Don't you absolutely LOVE that sewing table. I adore my Ikea furniture.
@@PattymacMakes yes, I love all my Ikea furniture. I have a lot of sewing storage and desks from ikea. Ok, you got me scared about the batting so I just purchased 2 rolls of batting 90” x 40 yards. I’m thinking of buying some bolts of background fabrics.
@@jojorey6886 I don't want to be alarmist but when you read in the article that the cotton crop hasn't been this low since 1868 AND that was during Reconstruction following the Civil War....you know it can't be good. I'm going to get a few more bundles to put away, too. And yeah, those blenders and backgrounds are so important!
@@PattymacMakes unfortunately it’s reality. I’m in NC and we have to drive home to MA in our truck which takes diesel which is about to run out. We drive over the bay tunnel bridge and I always think of you when we go through VA beach. We go to NC 2x year. It seems everyday it’s bad news, serious problems. Take care PattyMac.❤️🇺🇸
@@jojorey6886 You take care JoJo!! It's VERY scary right now. People don't understand the significance of the diesel issue. And then you have other people saying oh it's not a big deal while other people are saying to panic. It's confusing for the public. I have my car full all the time and I keep gas on hand for my generator. I have those solar stations but I need the gas generator to keep everything charged up and running in a longer term outage. I'm going to put away another tank of propane for my grill and I'm stacking firewood this year. Stuff I've never done before. But I want to be sure I can keep us going. Even if we don't suffer a total blackout, I do have concerns about the cost of electric so I want alternatives to everything. When the war goes hot, it's going to go downhill here very fast. The rationing will take everyone's breath away. I pray it doesn't happen, but I honestly don't see any way around it. I do try to stay off that topic on the channel but it's a very real concern to me in my daily life. I appreciate you thinking of me! Have safe travels.
I have an old plastic 3 drawer dresser (when plastic drawers was a new thing) that I use when doing large projects since the drawers slide out. When I'm done I just slide the drawer back.
I only do smaller projects. I’m a beginning quilter & the large ones intimidate me. To keep my projects organized I bought these 10 x 14x 3 inch baskets from dollar tree. I put everything from one project in one of those. I’m not very organized so it keeps me from losing pieces. 🤗
That's a great tip Cathy!! yeah, the big projects do have so many moving parts!! I would be overwhelmed with everything scattered everywhere and would have difficulty working on channel projects while the bigger project was ongoing. So this really seems to help me keep it straight and not feel constantly pressured to hurry up and finish.
I use the cheap Sterlite containers from Walmart. Not ideal because like you mentioned I have to fold the squares. I have a problem spending more than $10 on a project box which would be 12x12. But I did get one free, so I will probably start using that for important projects. The problem is I have too many wipes and no real deadlines.
This was about $12 for 2 and I didn't think that was too bad. Honestly, they are so heavy duty and using it with this project is seriously the least stressful large quilting project I've ever made. Everything is so easily and neatly contained. I'm surprised something as simple as this has made me feel so good about a project. I generally do finish my projects as I go. I have to though, or I don't have finished content for my channel and blog, so that does propel be forward and through the more challenging (to me) aspects of a quilting project. I have a few odds and ends sitting here that I need to get finished, so I'm doing that for sure next week. And I should have the whole quilt top on this project done next week. The individual blocks anyway. I'd like to wrap this up and just handily into Christmas projects. You might give yourself a deadline and finish up what's sitting there. Like finish one per month until they're all done. The satisfaction of finishing always feels amazing, but it can be so difficult to get there.
Thank you!!! I know. Sometimes it aggravates the daylights out of me. Especially the 5 yards for backing like it's nothing. The nicer fabrics are going to $15 a yard in some cases and that's $75 just for backing. I don't know who can afford that. Especially now.
Love the bus box idea. Thank you Pattymac! Then I realized it would be impractical for me without a lid because I have so many projects going at one time. THEN it ocured to me that I could rotate the boxes at a 90 degree angle so the long side rests on the short side of every other one. A stack of four would "spiral" sort of. Do you know what I mean? I'll put a bandana on the top of each set to keep dust off.
You're so welcome Blair! I think your plan is sound and workable! I"m working on this project tonight watching the election returns, and this simple system honestly makes this so much easier to just pick up the pieces and make progress. I also find that because it's all together in a space together, I can mentally release it when I'm not working on it in the moment. It's been freeing to be honest. It's a simple thing but so far I think it's super helpful.
Go to your settings where your contacts control is and tap on your contacts only, you can still see someone's calling you just don't hear it ringing! It works great!! I had 27 calls one day!! That's when I changed it.
Thanks Dolores!! I started switching to airplane mode and that helps. I also get a lot of texts from people I know in the day and that is the same stupid alarm. It's always something!
I had gotten an Ott Light at Lowes years ago much cheaper than they are at JoAnn - but I don’t remember if it was cheaper than JoAnn + coupon. Plus, I don’t know if they even sell them anymore. But home improvement stores are something to check out. ❤
Thank you! I'll see if I can find it on the app. I want something specific, so I'll see if they or home depot carry it. Joann did not have it but they do have the smaller one I use on my sewing table.
I personally don't prewash anything except my backing because it's generally a large, uncut piece of yardage. You might try searching "do you prewash quilt batting" and read a few of those articles. I would leave it to you to make the choice of what to prewash or not prewash. There are plenty of arguments both for and against, and so the answer would be a personal choice. Color catchers are your friend when you wash something for the first time, though. I hope that helps!
Oh that’s not good. I’ll have to look that up. I know Amazon dissolved fabric(dot)com which doesn’t sound good to me either. I sadly think the next couple of years is going to be pretty rough on fabric sellers and designers and on those of us who sew that are trying to keep up with the cost of everything else. 😢
I copy in color on my printer the pattern instructions so the pages are loose and I can mark the copied pages with notes, cross off completed parts or blocks made and no hassle or thrashing of the magazine or book from using it.
Patti, you need to check with your cell phone carrier and also I am guessing you do not have an iPhone. I have the most affordable iPhone it’s an iPhone SE and I next to never knock on wood get any scam calls I am using Mint Mobile so I don’t know if that makes a difference however when I used republic wireless I would get some scam calls but they have a way of blocking those calls because they don’t quite reveal your primary number or the other way around I can’t remember. But again knock on wood I almost never get any and it’s just random they just dial random numbers however something has to be said for the type of operating system on your phone so call your carrier Or do a trial and switch to Mint Mobile they have a sign up program where you can get the first three months for $15 each plus tax of course you wouldn’t want to tell them that I referred you lol
Thank you! I do have an older iPhone I'm using. I don't talk too much about styles and carriers in a public setting like youtube comments, though. I would really like a new phone, but I have so many security apps and things set up, the idea of switching all that over makes my head spin. I don't love my carrier, but they have storefronts so I can go in and speak to someone in person if I have an issue. The phone is an integral part of my business and my work online, so I'm hesitant to change much of it. It's not really used much for personal calls or activity and it's used for so many different aspects of my business. I really couldn't function without it. But I do appreciate your thoughtful suggestion!
@@PattymacMakes And I meant to say that if you switched to Mint Mobile that you would say I referred you lol And it depends on where you live in the United States as to what type of coverage you would get with Mint Mobile. They use the same network as T-Mobile I’m sure if you went into that Apple store they would help you transfer everything over if you upgraded your phone So if you have an iPhone now then it must have to do with whatever carrier you’re using. But it’s worth a call to them anyway.
@@dcwatashi The transferring all the security stuff over and setting all those authenticator apps back up would be so stressful. I would have to reset all the authenticators myself and honestly, it's over whelming to even think about. I would probably keep this phone for the security stuff and get the new one for the camera capabilities. I would really like an upgrade to my phone camera, but that's honestly the only reason I would consider a new phone. I don't use my phone like a normal person. LOL It's a security and content tool. If I wasn't doing what I do online, I would not need the service and phone I have. I could do a flip phone and call it a day. Which would be kind of a relief, to be honest. I think the calls are because I've had the number for such a long time and it's listed as a business number so it's more available than I would like. Most people doing what I do have two or three phones and different phone numbers, which I understand and it's definitely ideal, but the expense of multiple business lines is too much for me at this stage. But I totally understand where you're coming from! And I do appreciate your helpful advice. If I ever do get a mint line, I'll be sure to mention you!! I love the idea of the service, and if I used the phone just for some calls and texts, it would be ideal. I have certainly considered it!
@@PattymacMakes I would still reach out to your carrier. There could be something they can do And you can still get spam calls even with a flip phone 🤣🤣😹
I’m getting a bizzilion requests to donate to political campaigns. Famous people are requesting I donate to particular candidate. I told my husband I never knew so many celebrities knew my phone number. 😉
LOL Yeah they stopped calling me because I REALLY give them the business. Asking questions and expecting answers which these people don't like. I don't know if any of the scam calls are political people or not because when I do answer, it's always the auto warranty rip off or a business listing ripoff. Just all rip offs, so I don't answer. Welcome to 2022 where we don't answer our doors or phones anymore.
Please share your tips and tricks for keeping these large quilt projects organized. The bus box has taken so much stress off my shoulders keeping everything together and I can put it away until I can work on it again.
What size is your Ikea kitchen island that you are using? They have several sizes, and some seem to be too small.
You always make me smile. Yes, I am real 😂. And sometimes I even show up in your Facebook group. I group my projects in bins & boxes, too. Cause, well, I'm not a good finisher 👀
Oh Joanne...the finishing is actually the hardest part! Staying on something until it's completely finished is pretty difficult, but it's so rewarding! I am terrible about managing my facebook page and group. I love them but I dislike facebook itself, and the newsfeed is a terrible, mostly negative distraction for me. I need to go on to check in on the group and avoid the rest of it, but it's incredibly difficult to go and then before I know it, I'm sucked into something I don't want to be in. I have other groups I enjoy, so I need to work on this issue! Wonderful to see you again, and I encourage you to pick out one project and finish it before the month is over!
I looked at the pattern and to be truthful, I have no clue how I would do this. I am just a beginner in the quilting department. I used to sew when my kids were small but that was a long time ago…we live in Florida, very small house and a very small place in Canada where our families are. We both have dual citizenship so lucky to be able to enjoy both worlds. My husband retire this year…he is much younger than me. So getting all my stuff organized is very important. I am also a colorist in adult coloring books and I like to preserve food in my instant pot max and my Nesco canner. Money is tight so making my own canned veggies and sauces and jams saves us a lot…i love color so I have to watch myself when I get in a fabric store……I am so happy to have discovered your channel and the great people who have posted some very interesting tips. Thank you, I truly enjoyed this video and hope to see that beautiful quilt finished.
Thank you so much Mickey! I think I'll have all the blocks constructed this weekend and then it's just a matter to sewing them together for the design. It's a little bit complicated, but a good intermediate level piece. I have a smaller quilt I did in a patchwork pattern using 5" squares in a charm pack. You might really like something like that. You can make all your units as 4 patches and sew the units together. It's a fun project and if you get everything as precuts it would be a matter of pairing everything. I think you'd enjoy that because you could jump right in mixing your fabrics. I used a print with a low volume tone on tone cream as a background. I still love that piece! Thank you so much for watching! I really like everything I put away this summer, but I'm also glad it's done. Food preservation and gardening is so much work. But I'm grateful to have what I have put away.
I love the way you break everything down. Directions seem overwhelming to me. This way it makes it easy to pick up and do a little when time allows. Thank you!
You're welcome Diane!! I get totally overwhelmed looking a long list of measurements and fractions and instructions. It causes my brain to totally shut down. So I've learned to get an over view, start with an easier unit and build from there. Otherwise, I'm stuck. I also can't cut out every thing at once. That feels like a lot. So I take longer and work less efficiently, but I enjoy the process more and find I can be more creative in picking fabrics etc if I take things in smaller bites.
Aren’t those the same bins their use in airports? TSA make you put your stuff in there. They are genius Patty very practical wish there was a apparatus that you could put them in to stack them.
I guess a handy person could build a custom shelf system to stack the bins, but I don't do wood working myself, so I stack them on the floor. LOL Someone else mentioned them being used in the airport, but I haven't been in an airport since 2014, so don't remember what we did back then. But it makes sense it's the same kind of bin. They are basically indestructible.
A tip to make an expensive rotating mat last longer is to get a small, less expensive (like the one at Dollar Tree) & put it on top. You can square up smaller things, still rotating easily, but not make as many cuts on the expensive mat. At least that’s what I’ve been doing. 😊
Thank you Tam2!! That's an excellent tip!
I saw those bus boxes at Sam’s this week and thought I needed them but didn’t get them. I’m glad to see this video. I’ll get them next time.
Thank you!! I love your episodes especially how you are honest about your spending budget. Recently retired, I didn't have to worry about that, but now I do. I love your tips and tricks.
Yes the budget is an unfortunate thing especially now. Spending so much more on food and necessities is starting to impact my sewing budget. So I’m having to look for ways to save a little money on my fabrics. I’m hoping for really good Black Friday sales from my favorite fabric shops.
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It's easy to turn these into drawers. Such a great size.
They would be amazing as drawers! Someone handy could easily build their own system for them.
Thanks for a great storage option. Maybe you could use a couple extra Ruby Star blocks with your backing.
I love that idea, but after using a wide back fabric, I think I'm going to wind up finding something at Joann or Hobby Lobby that will make a nice backing without costing so much money. I'm still going to need border and binding which is probably another 4 yards and gosh I gets so darn expensive! I would like the whole quilt top to be Ruby Star so I can do something less expensive for the backing.
I purchased some transparent boxes that are used for scrapbooking. I think they are 13x13". They have a snap top hinged lid. I put all the fabric I plan on using for my fabric with the pattern on top. They are a good size and stack up nicely. I purchased these on sale from Michaels.
Thanks for the tip! Michaels has good organization things. Ours don't carry fabrics and I rarely visit them now that I've taken up sewing. I used to love going there though!
Good idea. I use the 13 x 13 boxes with hinged lids. I found mine at Sam’s a few years ago. They sell them at most crafty places. They aren’t as deep as the bus bin but, I have several and can color coordinate if I need more than one box.
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I use Sterilite boxes with the locking lids. They’re big and hold everything with the project.
Thanks for sharing your method Sherri!
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I found a bolt of Hobbs 80/20 which is 30 yds for $168.00. I found it at a local small upholstery shop in my town. They have been in business for 30 years. I have looked and looked for good price on Batting.
That's a great price and a great tip Sheila! Thanks for sharing!
I have found 108" backing, regularly $14.99 yd at Michael's , CLEARANCED at $2.00 per yard. You might look there if you have a Michael's closeby. 💫
Unfortunately none of the Michael’s here carry fabrics!! Even their yarn selection has been terrible the past couple of years. Since I got back into sewing a few years ago, I rarely go into Michael’s anymore. And it used to be my favorite. But I do know that other stores in the country have fabric so that’s a great tip for people who can take advantage of it. Thanks for sharing!!
Hey PM, maybe there is a future video where we see how to decorate the plain gray bin?!? Luv the practicality you discovered for the busbox, thx!
As fun as that sounds, I'm going to continue using them as is. The bus boxes can be repurposed and used for tons of other things around the house, so I would prefer to keep them decoration free. But thank you for the great idea!! I honestly don't know how you would apply a decoration to a smooth plastic and have it adhere properly long term. If I leave them as is, I can use them for multiple things and they will probably last me the remainder of my life in their original condition. Which is honestly what I would recommend. Leave them as is and use them, because they are a great addition to my sewing room!
I've worked in restaurants for years. We always called it a bus tub. Great idea!
Thanks Etta!! They are a highly used item in the restaurant business for sure! Though I rather be loading them with fabric than with dirty dishes. LOL
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I appreciate ALL your videos 😉 😉
I appreciate that! Thank you!
It is Fall/Autumn here in Illinois. My basement is serious need of a straighten up! I can't wait to play with my fabrics all Winter long. ☃️☃️
I'm inundated with leaves right now but hoping to make a big dent in them over the next couple of days. Then I should hopefully have a little more time to enjoy my sewing and fabrics! It's definitely the time to get back into it.
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2 inch box with different sizes depending on project size with a pop top from dollar tree is what I'm using but just getting started.
That sounds like a great storage solution. Thanks for sharing!
I use 8qt dish pan/kitty litter box for my project boxes. i can stack 2 in my cubby unit with space left over. They come in a set of 12 or $1.98 each. I usually keep 6 or 8 and my daughter gets the rest for litter boxes.
Oh that's a GREAT tip! Thank you for sharing Jackie!
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Patty I'm interested in the type of Ott light you'll be getting. Your recommendations are spot on. I got a used torviken from your recommendation and love it! Love that you're making videos again.😄
Thank you so very much!! I like to use things for a while before I recommend anything and I’m really happy to hear you love your Tornviken as much as I love mine! I found my light and ordered it yesterday. It should be here by Friday so I will share it as soon as I get it!
I bought the Tornviken too! Well with the wait-it was a painful process, through C*#%&, waiting for it to come in stock in a high enough quantity that I could get it delivered!!
@@lorriemcdonnell7027 OMG!!! Well I'm so happy you finally got one!! I still love mine almost 2 years later. I would love a second one at some point to put together with the one I have to make a huge worktable. I could easily do all my quilt basting like that, and what a great setup for the quilting itself.
I always learn something from you. Thanks
Thank you for watching Nilda! I do try to be both informational and a little entertaining.
I somehow missed the live, poo! But I rewatched & I so enjoyed it!! I saw that pattern on the cover of magazine & loved it. So cool you are making it. I really want to too. I wish blocks were small enough for the 10" precuts. Such a darling idea for a quilt. When I made my husband's lap quilt when he had his 1st knee replacement, I used a large cotton drop cloth I bought at Lowe's. He wanted it warm & those are heavy. I wanted a neutral color like the tan it comes in. So it was a cheap & warm option. It was all in one piece too, just trimmed to fit his airplane quilt top. And it's really warm! I love your idea using that large tub. I save large shallow boxes I've received shipments in from FQS & MSQC. I store my 12" blocks in those so they lie flat. Isn't a pretty option, or air tight, but it keeps them dust free. I had planned to cover the boxes i use with fabric, but I can't see wasting the fabric, lol! When on sale I bought a collection of mint color baskets at Hobby Lobby to contain smaller projects. Use the smaller baskets to hold pins, shears, etc to put in my roller cart that I push over to my sewing machine. So shipping boxes are my answer, lol. Not ideal, but it works!
So many great suggestions!! Thank you for sharing Bex! I used flannel for the backing on the patchwork quilt on my bed. I used the snuggle flannel and some stuff I had in stash for years and year. It's so warm and it's really heavy, which I like. I have not decided on backing yet, so I'm thinking it over. Right now I'm looking at what to use for border and binding. I don't want to use the Lipstick cowgirl for border because it's out of stock everywhere now and I want to have some left over for future projects. I still have that adorable panel print to make into a lap quilt or something. I'll check out the drop cloths next time I'm in Lowes. That's a great idea! The 108" wide back in Hobby Lobby was $6.99 a yard which is an incredible price. So I'm going to shop it around a little and see what strikes me. When I decided to get into quilting, I didn't realize what an expensive hobby it is. And what a huge undertaking it is to make them. But now I'm absolutely HOOKED!
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Have you thought about covering the sides with Fabric, using Mod Podge?
That would definitely dress it up!! Thanks for the great suggestion!
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Hi Patty! Thanks for all your helpful tips and tricks. Your honesty with reality is so good to hear! Gad to see your new project ❤️. Thanks,Patty!
Thanks Agnes!! I really do appreciate it. We are supposed to have a full script to work from, but I'm not a tv show so that feels like A LOT. I do try to have an outline, but right now, I'm so swamped with every day life I don't have time to even do that. I've been just turning on the camera and talking. I talk to the camera like I would talk to a friend if they were here. I want to get more videos going on the channel again and so I have to do the best I can. I'm thinking about doing some live sew alongs on the weekends where we can work on Christmas sewing together. Not really structured or me doing a tutorial just saying, "Hey I'll be over here sewing if you want to meet up." I can check the chat every 20 minutes or so or something like that. I've wanted to try that for a while so I think i'm going to start that up this month. I have to catch up the yard work first because that takes up my whole weekend right now, but hopefully I can get on top of that this week.
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I love the bus box. I can see how it makes everything easier
It's kind of amazing how it's simplified this for me. It's like I can totally turn the project off in my mind when I'm not working on it because it's so well organized. I'm so happy with this small addition to my sewing room!
Thank you! I find your videos so accessible and sweet. I relate to your challenges of finding solutions to keep projects organized. I have had good results using JoAnn’s 108” backing when I can go in and touch the fabric. The quality seems to vary from bolt to bolt, which is frustrating. I’ll get it only if it feels right.
Thank you so very much Kristin! I appreciate such kind compliments! That's a good tip on carefully selecting the wide back in Joann. I noticed they also have it in Hobby Lobby, so I'm getting it there when I go out this coming week. I have used their fabrics only once and they were really nice. The store is not in my usual place for errands so I forget about it, but I'm going to make it a point to go over there more often. The prices are also a lot better.
@@PattymacMakes I need to check out Hobby Lobby for fabric, especially when they have sales. 💗
@@kristind.8379 The fabric section is smaller than my usual Joann stop, but the quality is super nice in HL. And the prints are good. As I understand it, they have fabric on sale every couple of weeks, so I need to figure out how all of that works, but the posted prices were still really good.
@@PattymacMakes Hobby Lobby gets a lot of their fabric, backings especially from Marshall Dry Goods in AK. Anyone can order from them directly. Also if you are in an area within Amish community, they have fabric stores on their farms (Indiana, Ohio, etc) and they have less markups than many places, take cash or checks.
@@marywiggins7411 We have some Mennonites here but no large Amish communities. We are far too urbanized here for the Amish. I'd have to drive several hours to find any Amish in this state, and I don't think they have stores here that sell to the public in any event. So I'm kind of stuck with large chains as far as fabric and craft supplies go here. I will look up Marshall dry goods, though. Thanks for that tip!
I came across at the dollar store which is the $1,25 store now some of the cubes. They are pretty sturdy and currently hold my yarn. But it would certainly hold a quilt project. For $1.25, I am all over that!Lol!😂Thought you and your UA-cam friends might want to check that out!😁
Thank you Cheryl!! That’s a fantastic suggestion!!
Thank you for the video and the tub tip! And I just love your new project! So cute! Everyone should sew to enjoy it... Who cares how long it takes to finish a project, right? We are enjoying our hobby when we can. ( At least that's my view on the subject.) Is your new tub made of plastic? If so, maybe paint it your favorite color? Wally world has those spray paints that are made for plastic that aren't too terribly expensive.
I like feeling more leisurely on something big like this for sure! It's so much more enjoyable! And even at the more relaxed pace, I should have everything except the front of the envelopes blocks done within the next week! Then I have to decide on the fabric for borders and binding so I can get that quilt top completed. Yes the bins are plastic. I'm leaving them as they are and just live with the color. They work really well, so I'm dealing with the color.
New subscriber here! I can relate to getting a new project done ASAP…why do I do that? Space and time!Spam callers and the warranty they try to sell me on my 2008 car! I like this tub method! It beats being a bag lady 😂. I invested in some plastic hinged boxes that you can get on sale at michaels or hobby lobby. Sometimes, I have to use 2 containers for the big projects. It helps keep the space decluttered.
Thank you so much for being here! I think part of the finishing is personality type where some of us like project completion more than being in the uncomfortable middle stages, and part is due to space considerations and keeping all of it organized in a way that makes stopping and starting easy. There are many paths to the same goal of organization and finding what works for each of us individually is what’s important. I like to present the challenge and then share a way that works for me in the hopes it helps viewers find what best for them❤
Been so busy with vacation so just getting a chance to watch this. Oh the I’ve got mail is just beautiful and your fabrics are so very pretty. I’m doing some sewing down here in Florida and thinking that bus box would be so helpful. I could pack things in it for the trip & then use it in the bedroom I use as a sewing space. I actually found a basket here at the place I’m staying. I put 3 Tupperware type containers in it. One I put sharps, measuring devices in another, last one marking things and a little bit of miscellaneous stuff. Next to it my sewing accessories box. All this is on the bed. Along with my fabric . Desk right beside bed and my ironing board. All kind of arranged in a open rectangle. Also the owner of the house bought a rolling chair so that makes it so convenient also. Been using my Verilux light for my sewing and I don’t have a good mirror so I use my phone to take pictures and my Verilux light shining at me really makes photos so much better. Working on pants, bias binding, and bowl cozies.
Oh yes Victoria, you might really like the bus boxes. They are light weight and stack easily. They would be easy for you to pop on the back seat of the car driving back and forth. I do like your idea for keeping your tools straight. But for you, since you go back and forth so frequently, you might really like the convenience of just tossing your patterns and fabrics and so on into a couple of these bus boxes. Much, much easier than a suitcase or something. Each one holds a LOT, so you could probably get everything you need into the two of them and have all your tools in the tupperware containers. People love those bowl cozies! Do you have a pattern or tutorial to recommend?
@@PattymacMakes For my bowl cozies I use the Crafty Gemini by Vanessa. Really quite simple. I’ve also made a pattern for my outside part & for batting. I make batting 1/2” smaller so it sews easier. They are quite thick with fabric and 2 layers of batting. In order to be safe in microwave everything has to be 100% cotton. That is the fabric,batting, and thread. My family & friends love them & request them all the time.
I need to finish watching but wanted to tell you what I use for quilt projects before I forget. It’s the Art Bin Super Satchel. I’ve purchased most of mine from Joann’s but I believe Michael’s also sells them. I have limited space so this helps keeps my projects organized. Like you the scam calls are driving me crazy. I had one the other day from China and they left a voicemail in Chinese. What???
Oh thanks for that tip! I'll look up the product you mention. Ok that phone call would completely freak me out!! I think I had some in chinese leaving messages back in early 2020, too. Yeah, I don't speak or understand Mandarin either.
@@PattymacMakes What’s really strange is I could clearly hear her talking in her language but the voicemail transcription on my iPhone was “I’m going to try to find you”. Ok!
@@angelastoutenger7944 OH HECK NO!!!!!!!! That's terrifying.
Hi Patty 😃 It’s so great when you post a video for us. I love that you’re so down to earth, so humble and so real. Thank you! There are so many negative and scary things going on in our world right now, and it’s refreshing to see your practical solutions….from sewing to prepping. I’ve been buying my batting by the bolt when JoAnn’s have 50% off sales. Some are fusible, some are not, but by the bolt, I should have enough to do a quilt with the same type of batting. I’m becoming concerned and shocked with prices of everything, so I stock up when it’s on sale. I put the bolts in the big black leaf bags, tie off the tops to keep the spiders out and store them in my garage. It keeps them clean and out of the way until I need them. I’ve also watched for the 108” material that is on sale in base solid colors that I use frequently for background and borders (like black, white, tan or off white). I buy several yards of it and the shipping is usually free that way, and I don’t have to buy it as often.
I love love love that cute envelope pattern! I think a wall hanging of it would be an awesome gift for my sister for her home office…something she would really enjoy.
Thank you for such kind and supportive feedback, Jodi! I really do appreciate it. I'm incredibly concerned, but I dial it down for videos and focus on simply encouraging people to plan ahead. Much like I do with my neighbors and with strangers I talk to while out shopping. I hope it plants a seed and others will also plan ahead for their own households. But mostly people shrug it off which breaks my heart a little. I still do what I can to be encouraging, though. I like your suggestions for putting away batting and backing fabrics. Great solid advice.
The envelope is darling! Someone mentioned seeing something similar on the Missouri Star channel so I'm going to have a look and see if I can find it and make something to share on my channel. I agree it would be a darling wall hanging. Ok well off to put away what I picked up in the grocery store this afternoon. A lot of stuff was on sale though still shockingly expensive. But if I can get things we will use anyway on sale, I buy it and put it away. And I'm always replacing what I use in meals so my pantry and freezers stay full until it just gets too expensive to keep shopping and we have to live entirely on what I've put away. Which is probably sooner than later.
I love your realistic approach to the cost of quilting. I would love to be able to purchase all of the fabrics I love, to complete a project, but budgets are very real, and quilts can be expensive. You have really great ideas.
I have the wide ikea drawers that I keep my works in progress in. Each drawers holds a different project. Before I start a project, all items are in a project bag.
Misty, thank you so much!! It seems like being open about the cost of this is rather unspoken and taboo. I'm not very good at keeping budgets and writing down every thing, but I know how crazily fast it adds up. Right now I'm trying to decide on border and binding fabrics, which is probably another $35 with shipping...maybe more. So I'm going to have to pick up the wide back on sale in the craft store. Otherwise it just gets out of hand. I'm guessing you're talking about the Alex drawers that are the wide, shallow drawers?? I've definitely considered those for storing larger blocks and also the wall hangings I like to make. I make so many things for blog posts and channel videos, and figuring out where and how to store the samples is a challenge. But it's good to hear from another maker using that system and having success with it, so thank you for sharing both your support and your method. It's appreciated!
Missouri Star did a video for a similar pattern, many years ago. That’s one of the first blocks I ever tried. I never put it together,, though. I always think about pulling it back out and finishing it. It’s such a cute pattern
I’ll have to look back through and see if I can find it. You should definitely pull the blocks back out!! It’s a lot of bias edges and matching seams but it looks so pretty when it starts coming together
@@PattymacMakes I have about 16 blocks , it sure would make a nice throw. Some borders and sashing is all it would need.
@@kktowne6992 Oh my gosh!! Well please allow me to encourage you to get it out this week and figure out what you need to do to finish it! It always feels sooooo good to complete a big project.
@@PattymacMakes thank you!,!
I use plastic shopping bags when things are in small chunks. When they get bigger, I use the see-thru bins with lids.
That's a great Strategy! Thank you for sharing!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?♥
I so enjoy listening and learning from you. On the small "envelope" that you're not sure what to do with, what about making it you "quilt label" and putting it on the back of your quilt? You could embroider info on it or write it.
Thank you so much Rosanna! I really appreciate the kind comment. And I love your idea!
Thank you you are so helpful, thanks
You are so welcome!
And for my sewing table I purchased two of the IKEA cube units that have eight cubes so I have 16 spaces to store my items and then my friends built a little raised platform. Much better storage solution and that I just put a piece of 5‘ x 3‘ plywood on top then a cheap cutting mat that also covered the entire surface followed by my wonderful Martelli cutting mat
That sounds like an incredible work space! I've seen those shared here on youtube and they look absolutely amazing! I appreciate you letting all of us know about what you found that works so well for you!
Those buss boxes would be great as litter boxes! I use large flattish bin boxes with lids from Walmart for my quilts in progress. Since I do not finish lots of these UFOs I put the lid on, then wrap an old colored T-shirt to keep the light from fading what is inside it, till I get back to that box.
Actually, they would be great for litter boxes! I think your method is a great one!
Connecting Threads has some nice 108" backing fabrics at really great prices. Also, they carry wool batting. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks so much for that Linda!! I'll have a look!
Hi Patty Thanks for the Information Great Video. I currently store my ongoing projects in a Trofast Tower from Ikea. Has similar bins, total of 6. Could use more bins though will look for what you have shared. Thanks again love your videos
I've looked at the Trofast line in the past and thought it looked great for keeping items straight. I'm planning another Ikea video....hoping to head over there this coming week to film...so I'll see if I can find them in the showroom to include. Thanks for watching as I appreciate it greatly!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?♥
I use use the double size art bins with a lid. I have 15 of them! The only thing that never fits is the batting, so your bus bin being open is nice for that reason.
That's an ingenious way to corral everything! But yes, it's nice to be able to put the batting with the project too, so I know I have absolutely ALL the bits and pieces in one place. I'm still surprised that some as simple as this has been so helpful. And I'm actually excited to get back to work on the project. We'll see if the novelty wears off, but as of now, I'm so happy I tried this out.
I like your web site because you are just like us.
Thank you Linda! I haven't worked on it as much I would like this year, but I do like to keep it real and share recipes and projects that are doable.
great video. tnx. i use the ikea box but now it become so expensive i switch to approx the same principle but from the dollar store. if you don't like the color of the box you bought you can always cover it with some fabric (to make a skirt for it) .
What a fun idea Becky!! Yeah pretty much EVERYTHING is crazy expensive these days. I love anything and everything from Ikea!
I counted 4 plain. I have that magazine and I have the tea with Bea fabric and the background fabrics but I’ve been a bit intimidated to start it.
Oh gosh don’t be! It’s quarter square triangles which are different and a bit trickier that half square triangles. Maybe I’ll do a quick video on how I approached the block I’m doing here. I cut and sewed squares as opposed to cutting triangles and sewing them. It’s totally worth doing. I wound up sizing differently than the pattern But i like trimming down using my creative notions square rulers. So i wound up with 8.5” squares rather than 8”
@@PattymacMakes a video would be very much appreciated ❤️
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?♥
Nice video Patty...that quilt pattern is so cute and way beyond my skill level right now...I can't wait to see yours finished!! The bus box is a great idea...I always like a lid because I usually need to stack things....Do you intend to stack or a 1 project at a time plan for the bus box? It is a good size for large projects!....
Right now I only have one going, but if I had two, they could sit nicely together. I really don't want to have too many big projects going at once because 1. it's too expensive and 2. it would be difficult to finish everything. But the more I do this, the more I want to make the big projects!! I wish I could send them out for quilting though. That would really make them look amazing.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?♥
If I don't recognize the number, I let it go to voice mail. Need to be careful, any response, like just answering your phone can trigger access. Some scammers can get around blocks. Often I check the number on Google or whatever your search engine is.
That’s really smart! Generally I just ignore them and Check VM for messages later. It’s ridiculous we are home, minding our own business and yet scammers and hackers from literally around the world are coming after us all the time.
You could paint it with chalk paint use stencils to create a cute quilt bin
That's such a cute idea!
I got that magazine, and love that pattern... was going to do mine a bit different by adding short letters thru out the quilt as well. just not sure how I want to do it. Would love to incorporate an island in my sewing/craft room but my room is not big enough right now. I"m using sterlite boxes to store all my fq , precuts, and what little bit of yardage I have and have them stacked up in a corner. I have 2 desk one with my sewing machine on it and one I use as a cutting station. I was given a 4 ft old collapsible table( it is sinking in the center so I dont do any cutting on it just use it to pull up beside my sewing desk to help support the quilt Im working on), that I have to shift from side to side to get around in my room..living and sewing in a small 2 bedroom trailor dont allow me much room so I have to be careful and not buy to much fabricfor lack of space. I love watching your videos
It's is the cutest quilt pattern!! I haven't made anything new for it in over a week and I'm so anxious to get back to work on it. Managing the space and the clutter and the odds and ends is ongoing. I think it's amazing you are so productive in your small space and it definitely proves that I can be done. Bravo Elaine!!
Perfect project for Ruby Star; very pretty. I store my projects in decorative boxes w/lid and stack them under my drop leaf table, I have the same one from IKEA that you have. I’ve been getting a lot of spam calls for a health insurance supplement, they never leave you alone. Your gray totes remind me of the bins you put your belongings in at airport security.
Oh gosh, I think every project is perfect for Ruby Star!! LOL!!!!!!! Oh yeah, I did get a medicare enrollment call this week, and I'm not quite there so that was annoying. And I wouldn't be surprised if they aren't the same totes in the airport. I haven't flown since 2010 and at this rate I don't think I'll ever fly again, so I can't check the totes to be sure. They are pretty ugly, but they are functional and that's most important to me at this point. Don't you absolutely LOVE that sewing table. I adore my Ikea furniture.
@@PattymacMakes yes, I love all my Ikea furniture. I have a lot of sewing storage and desks from ikea. Ok, you got me scared about the batting so I just purchased 2 rolls of batting 90” x 40 yards. I’m thinking of buying some bolts of background fabrics.
@@jojorey6886 I don't want to be alarmist but when you read in the article that the cotton crop hasn't been this low since 1868 AND that was during Reconstruction following the Civil War....you know it can't be good. I'm going to get a few more bundles to put away, too. And yeah, those blenders and backgrounds are so important!
@@PattymacMakes unfortunately it’s reality. I’m in NC and we have to drive home to MA in our truck which takes diesel which is about to run out. We drive over the bay tunnel bridge and I always think of you when we go through VA beach. We go to NC 2x year. It seems everyday it’s bad news, serious problems. Take care PattyMac.❤️🇺🇸
@@jojorey6886 You take care JoJo!! It's VERY scary right now. People don't understand the significance of the diesel issue. And then you have other people saying oh it's not a big deal while other people are saying to panic. It's confusing for the public. I have my car full all the time and I keep gas on hand for my generator. I have those solar stations but I need the gas generator to keep everything charged up and running in a longer term outage. I'm going to put away another tank of propane for my grill and I'm stacking firewood this year. Stuff I've never done before. But I want to be sure I can keep us going. Even if we don't suffer a total blackout, I do have concerns about the cost of electric so I want alternatives to everything. When the war goes hot, it's going to go downhill here very fast. The rationing will take everyone's breath away. I pray it doesn't happen, but I honestly don't see any way around it. I do try to stay off that topic on the channel but it's a very real concern to me in my daily life. I appreciate you thinking of me! Have safe travels.
The little one would be cute incorporated into the back. Maybe put your label on it. Love your fabrics for this one
Thank you so much!! I love that suggestion.
I have an old plastic 3 drawer dresser (when plastic drawers was a new thing) that I use when doing large projects since the drawers slide out. When I'm done I just slide the drawer back.
Oh that's a GREAT idea! It would keep large projects organized AND dust free. So smart!
I only do smaller projects. I’m a beginning quilter & the large ones intimidate me. To keep my projects organized I bought these 10 x 14x 3 inch baskets from dollar tree. I put everything from one project in one of those. I’m not very organized so it keeps me from losing pieces. 🤗
That's a great tip Cathy!! yeah, the big projects do have so many moving parts!! I would be overwhelmed with everything scattered everywhere and would have difficulty working on channel projects while the bigger project was ongoing. So this really seems to help me keep it straight and not feel constantly pressured to hurry up and finish.
I use plastic totes with lids from dollar store.
That's a great tip!! Thank you for sharing!
I use the cheap Sterlite containers from Walmart. Not ideal because like you mentioned I have to fold the squares. I have a problem spending more than $10 on a project box which would be 12x12. But I did get one free, so I will probably start using that for important projects. The problem is I have too many wipes and no real deadlines.
This was about $12 for 2 and I didn't think that was too bad. Honestly, they are so heavy duty and using it with this project is seriously the least stressful large quilting project I've ever made. Everything is so easily and neatly contained. I'm surprised something as simple as this has made me feel so good about a project. I generally do finish my projects as I go. I have to though, or I don't have finished content for my channel and blog, so that does propel be forward and through the more challenging (to me) aspects of a quilting project. I have a few odds and ends sitting here that I need to get finished, so I'm doing that for sure next week. And I should have the whole quilt top on this project done next week. The individual blocks anyway. I'd like to wrap this up and just handily into Christmas projects. You might give yourself a deadline and finish up what's sitting there. Like finish one per month until they're all done. The satisfaction of finishing always feels amazing, but it can be so difficult to get there.
I quilt on a tight budget. It is nice to watch videos in which the quilter doesn’t have an unlimited budget.
Thank you!!! I know. Sometimes it aggravates the daylights out of me. Especially the 5 yards for backing like it's nothing. The nicer fabrics are going to $15 a yard in some cases and that's $75 just for backing. I don't know who can afford that. Especially now.
Love the bus box idea. Thank you Pattymac! Then I realized it would be impractical for me without a lid because I have so many projects going at one time. THEN it ocured to me that I could rotate the boxes at a 90 degree angle so the long side rests on the short side of every other one. A stack of four would "spiral" sort of. Do you know what I mean? I'll put a bandana on the top of each set to keep dust off.
You're so welcome Blair! I think your plan is sound and workable! I"m working on this project tonight watching the election returns, and this simple system honestly makes this so much easier to just pick up the pieces and make progress. I also find that because it's all together in a space together, I can mentally release it when I'm not working on it in the moment. It's been freeing to be honest. It's a simple thing but so far I think it's super helpful.
@@PattymacMakes Yes, whatever we can do to help us relax and focus on the fun of quilting is a gift.
@@blairseibert1778 It's so true!! Thank you!
Go to your settings where your contacts control is and tap on your contacts only, you can still see someone's calling you just don't hear it ringing! It works great!! I had 27 calls one day!! That's when I changed it.
Thanks Dolores!! I started switching to airplane mode and that helps. I also get a lot of texts from people I know in the day and that is the same stupid alarm. It's always something!
I had gotten an Ott Light at Lowes years ago much cheaper than they are at JoAnn - but I don’t remember if it was cheaper than JoAnn + coupon. Plus, I don’t know if they even sell them anymore. But home improvement stores are something to check out. ❤
Thank you! I'll see if I can find it on the app. I want something specific, so I'll see if they or home depot carry it. Joann did not have it but they do have the smaller one I use on my sewing table.
Costco is now selling Ott lights online.
Do you pre wash your batting? Should you prewash the batting if you prewash the material before you piece.?
I personally don't prewash anything except my backing because it's generally a large, uncut piece of yardage. You might try searching "do you prewash quilt batting" and read a few of those articles. I would leave it to you to make the choice of what to prewash or not prewash. There are plenty of arguments both for and against, and so the answer would be a personal choice. Color catchers are your friend when you wash something for the first time, though. I hope that helps!
I think I read somewhere that Quilts & More is being discontinued.
Oh that’s not good. I’ll have to look that up. I know Amazon dissolved fabric(dot)com which doesn’t sound good to me either. I sadly think the next couple of years is going to be pretty rough on fabric sellers and designers and on those of us who sew that are trying to keep up with the cost of everything else. 😢
Which is why I'm building my projects stash for a few years work before shortages and inflation.
Oh no! Drat. It's my favorite one.
I copy in color on my printer the pattern instructions so the pages are loose and I can mark the copied pages with notes, cross off completed parts or blocks made and no hassle or thrashing of the magazine or book from using it.
That's such a GREAT method!! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm sure lots of people will find value in your advice.
Krylon makes a paint that you can use on plastic
Thank you for that tip!
I keep my project notes all in one spiral notebook. It keeps them all together.
That's so smart!! And so organized. Thanks for sharing your method!
Patti, you need to check with your cell phone carrier and also I am guessing you do not have an iPhone.
I have the most affordable iPhone it’s an iPhone SE and I next to never knock on wood get any scam calls
I am using Mint Mobile so I don’t know if that makes a difference however when I used republic wireless I would get some scam calls but they have a way of blocking those calls because they don’t quite reveal your primary number or the other way around I can’t remember.
But again knock on wood I almost never get any and it’s just random they just dial random numbers however something has to be said for the type of operating system on your phone so call your carrier
Or do a trial and switch to Mint Mobile they have a sign up program where you can get the first three months for $15 each plus tax of course you wouldn’t want to tell them that I referred you lol
Thank you! I do have an older iPhone I'm using. I don't talk too much about styles and carriers in a public setting like youtube comments, though. I would really like a new phone, but I have so many security apps and things set up, the idea of switching all that over makes my head spin. I don't love my carrier, but they have storefronts so I can go in and speak to someone in person if I have an issue. The phone is an integral part of my business and my work online, so I'm hesitant to change much of it. It's not really used much for personal calls or activity and it's used for so many different aspects of my business. I really couldn't function without it. But I do appreciate your thoughtful suggestion!
@@PattymacMakes And I meant to say that if you switched to Mint Mobile that you would say I referred you lol
And it depends on where you live in the United States as to what type of coverage you would get with Mint Mobile. They use the same network as T-Mobile
I’m sure if you went into that Apple store they would help you transfer everything over if you upgraded your phone
So if you have an iPhone now then it must have to do with whatever carrier you’re using. But it’s worth a call to them anyway.
@@dcwatashi The transferring all the security stuff over and setting all those authenticator apps back up would be so stressful. I would have to reset all the authenticators myself and honestly, it's over whelming to even think about. I would probably keep this phone for the security stuff and get the new one for the camera capabilities. I would really like an upgrade to my phone camera, but that's honestly the only reason I would consider a new phone. I don't use my phone like a normal person. LOL It's a security and content tool. If I wasn't doing what I do online, I would not need the service and phone I have. I could do a flip phone and call it a day. Which would be kind of a relief, to be honest. I think the calls are because I've had the number for such a long time and it's listed as a business number so it's more available than I would like. Most people doing what I do have two or three phones and different phone numbers, which I understand and it's definitely ideal, but the expense of multiple business lines is too much for me at this stage. But I totally understand where you're coming from! And I do appreciate your helpful advice. If I ever do get a mint line, I'll be sure to mention you!! I love the idea of the service, and if I used the phone just for some calls and texts, it would be ideal. I have certainly considered it!
@@PattymacMakes I would still reach out to your carrier. There could be something they can do
And you can still get spam calls even with a flip phone
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@@dcwatashi LOL!!! I'll ask the next time I'm in. Oh the days of flip phones. Simpler times for sure!
I’m getting a bizzilion requests to donate to political campaigns. Famous people are requesting I donate to particular candidate. I told my husband I never knew so many celebrities knew my phone number. 😉
LOL Yeah they stopped calling me because I REALLY give them the business. Asking questions and expecting answers which these people don't like. I don't know if any of the scam calls are political people or not because when I do answer, it's always the auto warranty rip off or a business listing ripoff. Just all rip offs, so I don't answer. Welcome to 2022 where we don't answer our doors or phones anymore.
scam calls have spread to the weekend. Got one at 11pm the other night.
11 at night??????? That's terrible!! I'm so tired of it. If I was interested in their thing I would have already found it online.
I'm at a point where if you are not in my contacts and you call me I don't answer. If it's important leave a message .lol
I'm pretty much in the same place! Otherwise I'd be on the phone with these weirdos all day long.