Do's & Don't's For Quilting Success | Episode 120
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- In this episode, The Opinionated Quilter shares her best tips to ensure quilting success. She also announces the winner of last week's giveaway as well as announcing her new giveaway.
Another tip to add to the “do & dont” list is: if you are sleepy, fatigued or just not in mood to sew then don’t force yourself to sew because you will make mistakes and get frustrated.
Or even worse, you might get injured.
Good Morning Maureen! Thank you! Thank you! I have sent my info to you for the Worlds Greatest Scrap Quilt💕
As always, this episode is a “Keeper” for my instruction list of better methods to achieve quilting success!
The Christmas bundle will be a beautiful addition for Christmas gift giving!
One recommendation, since you asked, is a demo on squaring up yardage when getting ready to cut proper pieces. I have found, even in high quality brand fabrics, they are wonky off the bolt! How to press and establish the yardage is on-grain would be extremely helpful right out the gate💕🧵
Great dos and donts
Thank you so much for talking about the seam direction! No one ever seems to and it makes assembly so much easier when done this way.
Christmas Bundle!
I always remember Deb Tucker's video on having a string of blocks with bias on the outside sewn together. That row stretched like taffy. As always, you offer straightforward and practical tips. Some shortcuts will lead you down an alley where you will encounter lurking dangers!
@@notesfromleisa-land - “Stretched like taffy” BEST comment of the day‼️🎉🎉🎉
Christmas bundle please! How about discussing all the different types of batting and/or stabilizers.
Love your tips. I would love the Christmas Bundle to make quilt for great granddaughter. I would love tips on making dog bed with scraps so it does come apart when washed!
Christmas Bundle. I would love to win your Christmas fabric. A mouse problem last year ruined my whole box of holiday fabric and I don't have any at all. LOL - I have definitely learned that your suggestion on making a practice block is "necessary" first step for me. I always learn something that helps me work better. I even have a shoebox of "ugly" and cheap fabric that I save just for making practice pieces.
I would love to have a Christmas bundle. Christmas fabrics are so much fun to sew especially when it’s so hot outside.
Christmas Bundle! Thank you for the tips! Video idea: What is the importance of setting seams? Some teachers say always do it and others say it's not important.
All great tips! They should be called The Quilter's Code! Practice blocks are essential, especially if it's a block or technique new to me. I have a couple of yards of fabric that I bought a few years ago and that I use exclusively for practice blocks. It's fabric that I absolutely hate - I have no idea what I was thinking when I bought it. I'll never use it in a quilt, but it serves its purpose for test blocks and dog bed stuffing.
Video Idea: Mixing pre-washed and dried cottons along with new cottons into the same quilt. How does that turn out upon a first wash? Do things go wonky, stretch, or pull? We need a scientific laundry experiment, lol. Thanks for your videos. I always learn a good new tip.
I really enjoy your videos and would make really good use of the Christmas Bundle. I’ve not yet seen all of your videos, so I’m not sure if you’ve covered the topic of teaching young people/kids to sew. We need to bring new quilters into the fold.
your tips are always so good. I appreciate you didn’t name the UA-cam company that constantly advises people to cut and sew half square triangles with a bias on the outside. It irritates me too because I feel she setting up new Quilter’s for failure. I would love your Christmas bundle. Please comment on UA-cam tutorials that teach people to cut without pressing, and tear without pressing. There is a young woman I think, is energetic and friendly, and has good ideas, but it’s setting new quilters up for problems.😊
Christmas bundle! :-) This would be so fun to play with! A topic suggestion--how best to put rows together, once all blocks are made. I seem to be able to hold precision when doing individual blocks, but tend to get sloppy when putting the blocks together.
How nice of the person who donated the Christmas Bundle fabric. I would love to put this pretty bundle to use in making the Split Nine Patch/Shortcut pattern from your episode #89 posting. I value your opinions and techniques, Maureen. Happy quilting!
Love the pinning tip - and I'm learning that my machine treats the seam layouts differently. I'm shopping for a Christmas bundle now. I just can't decide which I want. All the lines are so cute!
That Christmas bundle and charm pack is lovely. Such fun fabric.
I have a huge amount of panels but they intimate me when I think about sewing with them.
That Christmas Bundle would find a happy home in my sewing room.
I'm working on a World's Greatest Scrap Quilt and I'm so glad I took your advice about choosing scraps intentionally. This one is all lighter fabrics instead of the brights I usually do and it's looking great. If I hadn't listened to you, I would have thrown anything in and the final result would probably have looked like it!
Love, love, love your channel.
Christmas bundle!! Your videos are my Monday after-work must watch. Can you do an episode on fidget quilts for seniors? What’s a good size? What fidget blocks are best?
Christmas bundle. Thanks so much for your Monday videos. I have learned so very much. You are a gift to our craft.
Great tips, even for more experienced quilters. And, the Christmas Bundle is beautiful!
Thank you for the most valuable advice for beginners EVER! The best tip is to keep it enjoyable!
Your sewing tips are always appreciated. I make Christmas quilts for my neighbors and would love the happy Christmas Bundle. I didn't know that Project Linus didn't take Christmas fabric quilts. I'll have to check with my local chapter. I know I have donated some scrappy tops that may have had bits of Christmas scraps. Thank you again for your great ideas. Ideas for program: repeat foundation piecing using various methods, favorite tools and why, using templates accurately and products such as Best Press why or why not to use them.
Thank you for the tips. I agree that you have to like the fabric you are using to have fun sewing. I really like the Christmas Bundle.
Thank you for all your great tips and advice! The Christmas bundle is beautiful and such a lovely and generous donation.
Christmas Bundle, it is pretty. I agree with you on picking fabric that you like.
I love to listen to all your tips...does and don't 's was spot on❤
The more I quilt the more I do and don't do these very items that you listed...
I would love to win the Christmas bundle...the holiday fabrics are my favorite 😍
Christmas Bundle. The BEST tip you’ve given me so far is making the practice block. It has saved me from some serious frustration! Thank you. I look forward to your videos every week. Jan from Ontario, Canada.
Great advice! Because I had to teach myself how to quilt back in the ‘80’s, it took me many years to understand the importance of grainlines. I could never figure out why my blocks turned out so badly. Also I didn’t know about starching back then which would have been a big help.
That is a beautiful CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and very generous of the giver. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic advice. The Christmas bundle would be great in a couch blanket for the holidays.
Great tips. I totally agree on the HST construction and not following a pattern when there is more appropriate way of constructing a unit, particularly when patterns use methods that waste fabric.
Wonderful tips! thank you. The Christmas bundle is wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win this.
I like your list of Do's and Don'ts, thank you. We all need to set ourselves up for success! That is a pretty Christmas bundle.
Christmas Bundle is adorable. Thank you always for your tutorials
Christmas bundle I would make good use of it. I agree with you on the straight of grain. It keeps your quilt from going wonky.
Christmas bundle.
Your videos are so helpful to me. I always look forward to them, they are full of great tips and advice!
I came across your video a while ago. What struck me was your honesty and today’s video was great. I’ve been quilting for 16 years but it’s great to have a “refresher” because sometimes we let things slide or forget. Thank you for your time and attention to detail. Love it, from Linda C in Trenton,Ontario Canada
Maureen, I just love your hair cut!❤It’s so very pretty. Another thing I also learn so much from your tutorials.
Christmas Bundle giveaway. My favorite time of the year. Love your videos especially when you talk about correct way of doing things
Another great video. I'm mostly self-taught and there are things that those who show a technique assume everyone knows but I appreciate that you point out the little bits that make a difference between success/happiness and frustration. I know as a Bernina dealer you have embroidery machines. How about some every other week embroidery lessons? Thank you again.
Christmas bundle, thanks for all you do for us out here!!!
The Christmas bundle is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Christmas Bundle --- love Christmas fabrics!
I have used up all of my Christmas fabric, so this Christmas Bundle would be a great way to build it up again.😊
I just love your videos. I agree with your pressing to the dark 100% and having the top seam face up. It's the way I sew as often as possible. Also, Studio 180 rulers are the best!
That's a nice Christmas bundle. Thank you for your advise to quilters new & experienced.
The Christmas bundle is beautiful!
What a lovely Christmas bundle! I would be honored to have it.
I love the Christmas Bundle. Thank you for sharing such great advice.
Christmas bundle Hi Maureen, thank you for your Tips and tricks! I used to teach in a quiltshop in Vienna, Austria for almost 20 years and most of the time I agree to your opinion. Keep on stitching! Regards Edda Katz 😊
Great advice....love the Christmas Bundle
How nice of her to donate the Christmas bundle and charm pack
Christmas Bundle: Will make a wonderful holiday quilt!
The Christmas Bundle. Great advice to have fun. I have learned from your videos.
Christmas Bundle! Good morning. Love your videos. Great tips. Have a wonderful week ahead 😊❤
Christmas Bundle what a fantastic quilt it would make. Thank you for all your advice.
I love your wonderful informative videos! Love the Christmas Bundle!
Good advice! I enjoyed visiting your shop on the NISH.
Christmas bundle. I really enjoy all the tips and tricks to help avoid frustrations! Thank you!😊
Christmas Bundle. What a nice giveaway. This was a great show. I make a practice piece so I can figure out how to press. Thanks for a informative video
Great advice! I love your practical wisdom.
Love the Christmas Bundle. All your videos are helpful.
Christmas Bundle - would LOVE to win.
Thanks for your topic❤ we should Love what we are sewing on and keep it fun!
I love the Christmas bundle. I think you have covered everything I can think of but maybe easy gifts to make for presents.
Omg Maureen! Couldn't agree with you more about doing what makes you happy. I have made two double wedding ring patterns during my quilting journey hoping I would learn to love them and almost everyone has made one. Never did enjoy the process nor the finished product. Expensive lesson learned😢. Joanne from canada.
You always have such great, practical advice! I would love the Christmas Bundle!
The Christmas bundle looks quite lovely. I enjoy your informative videos.
I always enjoy your videos and learn so much! You cover things I don't consider and it's always helpful! Christmas bundles are my favorite and so fun to work with!
I have coordinating fabric for your Christmas bundle! I would sure put it to good use!! Love all of your suggestions ❤️
I hand sew only. Large custom made quilts. When I prick myself for the second time, and I’m not talking little pricks. I’m talking stabs that draw blood, then I know I’m tired or my focus is shifting. Whether I’ve been busy for a couple of hours or 4 hours, I stop and walk away and come back another day.
Would love the Christmas bundle. Thank you for all of your tips and videos.
Thank you for your tips & tricks… I love your pragmatism & appreciate your professional experience! There’s no substitute for experience!
Patterns I avoid due to a technique I hate (because I can’t seem to get them right w/o using Terrial to make my fabric like paper & that’s just too expensive) is ‘snow balling’ the corners.
On videos it looks easy.
But it’s torture for me.
And I’d love that Christmas fabric.
I think the Christmas Bundle is lovely!!
The Christmas bundle would be a wonderful addition to my stash as I have very little Christmas fabric.
The Christmas bundle will come in handy for a Christmas gift.
Another great episode.
Christmas bundle
Sweet donation.
Thanks for the great tips, especially the ones about the bias direction. I usually cut my HST's and QST's with Accuquilt, but if I'm using scrap pieces, its hard to test every little piece for stretch. I would love the Christmas Bundle.❤
Nice Christmas bundle! I really should get in the habit of making practice blocks.
Love all your practical advice. Thanks.
Far 1/8 bundle. Thanks for another great video!
I really enjoy your informative videos. I am excited to try my hand at quilting. I hope to chose a beginner project soon. The Christmas bundle would be just in time. Keep sharing your love and knowledge of quilting.
If you have not covered it before, would you create a video on machine binding (front & back) for donation quilts. Thank you.
I would love towin the Christmas bundle! Thank you for all the reminders about bias edges 😊
Our chapter of PL takes Christmas quilts for the NICU so I could use the Christmas Bundle. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you for making these videos. I appreciate all of them. That is a beautiful Christmas bundle. We all need more fabric?!
OH that Christmas Bundle would make a fantastic quilt to make! I haven't bought any Christmas fabric this year either. Thanks for the explanation of how to feed in those blocks. I never really thought about it. I personally HATE pinning while I'm sewing. It always seems like I'm wasting time removing pins, dropping pins, fiddling with pins. YUCK! hahaha
Thank you for the opportunity to win the Christmas bundle. I always enjoy your videos and your no nonsense approach to quilting. I agree that you should have fun. If not, why bother?
The Christmas bundle of fabric would make a quilt for someone that needs to feel a big loving hug
Love your videos. I’d love the Christmas Bundle
Christmas bundle..love all your opinions..have learned a lot.
Love the Christmas bundle from Moda. Would love to win them. Than you for your do and don’t list. I agree with you on the half square triangles.
Bundle! What beautiful fabric!!
Have really enjoyed your content. I’m still hoping you still plan to do the update on your Gammil show.
Thank you for keeping your content relatable. Perhaps a show on matching flying geese with striped fabric?
Again another great video. Would love to work with the Christmas bundle.
Christmas bundle. Thank you for doing these videos.
Christmas Bundle please! Thank you for reminding us to watch where the bias seams are!
I’ve learned never to do something that can’t be undone when I’m tired or sick. So, no cutting. I don’t mind seam ripping and resewing. Thanks for your tips.
I love the Christmas bundle.
as always your tips are spot on. thanks so much. I would love the christmas bundle for a project for this christmas