Thank you Karen for responding to my questions…will have a watch throughout to your videos on scraps. I have followed gladly piecing scraps on adding machine paper and ended up beautifully as a border for a quilt. Thank you Karen for the tips. Happy quilting.♥️♥️♥️
I found that journaling every day helps me keep track of what I did that day. So often I go along and feel like I'm not accomplishing anything. I can look back and see what happened that day, and it's a lot like looking at a photo album. I try to decorate the page and make it pretty with stickers also.
This was great! I loved the tip about a better plate for my machine, which is hungry for my HST corners! 🤣 I'm definitely going to get one. And after 7 years of quilting, I still cut bigger and trim down. That cruise sounds amazing! ☀
SCRAPS... I never have very much. Any from a project are cut as Karen does. Any left from that is either sent to best friend who dies the most amazing scrap Q's or in a small tote for the "house" blocks or just the "round" the, known as garbage. I know not 1 quilter where I now live. Even the quilt shop is not friendly & the guild is less so. I sew 2 / 10 hours 200 Days a year. I tie most for inexpensive sale. I do for 'me', with special fabric. Those I have machine quilted & I have recently rented time on a longarm. I make all sizes for sale, fir me it's queen/king spread size. What happens to them when my life changes, no one I know wants them. So not something I think/ care about. I just do what I love to do. Also, I just re -acquired a floor loom, was weaver for 30 yrs. No time to be bored, too much life to enjoy.
Karen, on our recent housesitting month on the Big Island of Hawaii, we lunched at PINEAPPLES in Hilo on your recommendation (when you were there.) It WAS DELISH!!! Thank You!!!
With one inch or smaller scraps, you can make quilted coasters for your mugs, just free style join them, no need to measure accurately, then once you get the size you like, use scrap batting and backing, you can also gift these, or make them bigger as plate coasters
As a suggestion for small scrap pieces, instead of throwing them away, make a small quilted teddy or EPP toys and use them as stuffing and make a donation. Zero waste 😊
About the crumbs... If you have a quilt guild near you, maybe consider donating them. Some people love working wit them and if anybody would still get something out of them it would be sad to trash them in my opinion. On the other hand, if it is too much of a hassle and the stuff weights you down, getting rid of it in the easiest way possible to keep your mental health is relatable, too. And regarding working with jeans... I made a rag quilt once. Bottom was jeans and on the top were floral prints. Loved the effect although cutting the edges was a task...
I love the app. I was just trying to put something together in like Excel or word to do exactly this. Thank you so much for sharing this I would have never found it without you
On the flying geese question...when I have a pattern that I don't want to have a border on or have points on the edges, I do a facing instead of a traditional binding. Works a charm!!
I make a paper mock-up of the disappearing block that I want to make. Then I cut it like the pattern calls for to see the units. Then, I make the block with my favorite methods.
When you start a new line of stitches, how do you keep the thread from pulling out of the needle? I’ve been sewing for years, and it still happens one time in five!!
I always hold on to my two threads as I take the first two stitches, pulling it out to the right with my right hand.. It does not pull back and I get no nests underneath. Of course, this means that I have tails of thread to cut off and I do NOT use the automaticc thread cutter on my machine.
Either make your threads longer by pulling them or use a leader ( a small scrap of fabric folded or with scrap of batting, you use this piece many many times, so you sew on that first then slide your actual piece, super handy when you also know your machine will mangle your piece at the start, I’m probably not explaining it very well)
I have this happen when the take up level is not at the top of the machine. Turn the wheel on you machine until the take up is at the top before you cut your threads from the previous piece. Hanging onto the thread ends also works.
Karen, you mention the museum quilt display. Have you heard there is a filmmaker who collects quilts? Ken Burns. It caught my attention because it seems rare for anyone with a film career to ever mention something like quilts. I was kinda impressed. Granted he's more of a documentary guy so he appreciates the stories behind things. I always enjoy your chats, thanks!
Their is a great quilt starter book called quilts,Quilt, Quilts is a great sampler book came out in the 90’s sorry I don’t remember the author 2 nd print also came out later. Should be able to find on a resale site
I've heard that turn of cloth is the space that the seam takes up once it is opened up. I think that is why some people use the scant seam allowance. I don't like the scant seam allowance. I have all I can do to keep the precise seam allowance Lol.
Any advice on maintaining the size of a square when snowballing the corners? I’m making heart blocks and when I use an inch square for the top corners, it’s very difficult to achieve a great result, it’s workable but not ideal, and when I then squar the block off, some sides are a bit shorter, despite lining the squares really well
Is your cruise in the UK in a video we can watch? I hope the weather was nice for you all here in the UK , we’ve had a lot of rain and even cold despite it being july! ❤
Start with a 45mm and choose a style where the blade retracts like this one www.amazon.ca/Maximum-Sharpness-Tungsten-Ergonomic-Rotary/dp/B00M6OCZZ6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=62781087322&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CerVe2VTaD6TxMFdyESmm-rakkeHkMLBnwYQH82utwbeMMf9JVH81T1ZcTzFmu3yWy4k7-UnWBhoLhmIfy_55CZnzzEZvmDBD881tD-rmdyQChZJwdmyEEnElB6WBv-SagmN4yc4o4hlIJjKG9uzA9H9oNpa4TWZ6_jZBBBXLZ3hNfIUnQiC_27ZYjE6GPD-ZxoxrHlkxpnnPGcNPyghWg.h0G9O_HKsfBZo646IpeQrTbTeFHuUqG9k-P1SOa7Tgo&dib_tag=se&hvadid=684851255012&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9000921&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9282526778257473378&hvtargid=kwd-301901912548&hydadcr=25173_13679741&keywords=olfa+rotary+cutter+45mm&qid=1721182060&sr=8-3
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I am so glad I am not the only person who doesn’t like precuts. I want to pick my favorite fabrics
Yes, yes, yes!
Thank you Karen for responding to my questions…will have a watch throughout to your videos on scraps. I have followed gladly piecing scraps on adding machine paper and ended up beautifully as a border for a quilt.
Thank you Karen for the tips. Happy quilting.♥️♥️♥️
I found that journaling every day helps me keep track of what I did that day. So often I go along and feel like I'm not accomplishing anything. I can look back and see what happened that day, and it's a lot like looking at a photo album. I try to decorate the page and make it pretty with stickers also.
Thank you so much Karen! This will be a game changer!!
Edmonton show was fantastique
Peoples are so talented
Upper Peninsula, Michigan …I believe.
This was great! I loved the tip about a better plate for my machine, which is hungry for my HST corners! 🤣 I'm definitely going to get one. And after 7 years of quilting, I still cut bigger and trim down. That cruise sounds amazing! ☀
Thank you for putting on the closed caption to this posting, it makes such a difference for folks that are hard of hearing. Love your videos Karen!!
SCRAPS... I never have very much. Any from a project are cut as Karen does. Any left from that is either sent to best friend who dies the most amazing scrap Q's or in a small tote for the "house" blocks or just the "round" the, known as garbage. I know not 1 quilter where I now live. Even the quilt shop is not friendly & the guild is less so. I sew 2 / 10 hours 200 Days a year. I tie most for inexpensive sale. I do for 'me', with special fabric. Those I have machine quilted & I have recently rented time on a longarm. I make all sizes for sale, fir me it's queen/king spread size. What happens to them when my life changes, no one I know wants them. So not something I think/ care about. I just do what I love to do. Also, I just re -acquired a floor loom, was weaver for 30 yrs. No time to be bored, too much life to enjoy.
Ive used flannel sheets to back baby quilts, mostly the crawl-rug kind
I love making After Quilts. A woman in my quilt circle said After Quilts make it more difficult for the the quilter. Have you found that an issue?
I only use flannel for my quilt backs and wash it ahead of time...never had a problem...and it's soft.
Karen, on our recent housesitting month on the Big Island of Hawaii, we lunched at PINEAPPLES in Hilo on your recommendation (when you were there.) It WAS DELISH!!! Thank You!!!
So glad. I have wonderful memories of Hilo
Enjoy your talks and hints. Met you at a show in Dunville
With one inch or smaller scraps, you can make quilted coasters for your mugs, just free style join them, no need to measure accurately, then once you get the size you like, use scrap batting and backing, you can also gift these, or make them bigger as plate coasters
As a suggestion for small scrap pieces, instead of throwing them away, make a small quilted teddy or EPP toys and use them as stuffing and make a donation. Zero waste 😊
About the crumbs... If you have a quilt guild near you, maybe consider donating them. Some people love working wit them and if anybody would still get something out of them it would be sad to trash them in my opinion. On the other hand, if it is too much of a hassle and the stuff weights you down, getting rid of it in the easiest way possible to keep your mental health is relatable, too.
And regarding working with jeans... I made a rag quilt once. Bottom was jeans and on the top were floral prints. Loved the effect although cutting the edges was a task...
Hi nice to see you back from your cruise. It's so hot here in Florida.
Arlene Sachitano wrote a series of 13 books about a quilting group set in the Pacifc Northwest. We are sharing them around our quilting friends.
I love the app. I was just trying to put something together in like Excel or word to do exactly this. Thank you so much for sharing this I would have never found it without you
It begs to be said again. You always get what you pay for. Quality always shows & does the job.
Hello from florida
Riley Blake building blocks videos is a great 9 block BOM type program.
Marie Bostwick for quilt themed fiction!
Really a great visit. 🌺
On the flying geese question...when I have a pattern that I don't want to have a border on or have points on the edges, I do a facing instead of a traditional binding. Works a charm!!
I make a paper mock-up of the disappearing block that I want to make. Then I cut it like the pattern calls for to see the units. Then, I make the block with my favorite methods.
Darn missed the live
Love u an your videos!❤❤❤
When you start a new line of stitches, how do you keep the thread from pulling out of the needle? I’ve been sewing for years, and it still happens one time in five!!
I always hold on to my two threads as I take the first two stitches, pulling it out to the right with my right hand.. It does not pull back and I get no nests underneath. Of course, this means that I have tails of thread to cut off and I do NOT use the automaticc thread cutter on my machine.
You just need to make them longer. Do this with your needle in the upper position
Either make your threads longer by pulling them or use a leader ( a small scrap of fabric folded or with scrap of batting, you use this piece many many times, so you sew on that first then slide your actual piece, super handy when you also know your machine will mangle your piece at the start, I’m probably not explaining it very well)
I have this happen when the take up level is not at the top of the machine. Turn the wheel on you machine until the take up is at the top before you cut your threads from the previous piece. Hanging onto the thread ends also works.
Karen, you mention the museum quilt display. Have you heard there is a filmmaker who collects quilts? Ken Burns. It caught my attention because it seems rare for anyone with a film career to ever mention something like quilts. I was kinda impressed. Granted he's more of a documentary guy so he appreciates the stories behind things. I always enjoy your chats, thanks!
Yes, he had an exhibition of his quilts several years ago at the International Quilt museum. Mary Fons did a great interview too.
Hi! From Casa Grande Arizona
Hello from Lynnwood Washington
Their is a great quilt starter book called quilts,Quilt, Quilts is a great sampler book came out in the 90’s sorry I don’t remember the author 2 nd print also came out later. Should be able to find on a resale site
I've heard that turn of cloth is the space that the seam takes up once it is opened up. I think that is why some people use the scant seam allowance. I don't like the scant seam allowance. I have all I can do to keep the precise seam allowance Lol.
Fat Quarter Shop always has several BOM going on each year. Plus they have instructional videos to go with each block.
I don't add many comments but I do love your videos. I watch them all. Great hints and tips. 🧵🪡🌻
Good evening from MN USA
Are you continuing with your coat?
Catching the replay
Where do send your quilts to?
Any advice on maintaining the size of a square when snowballing the corners? I’m making heart blocks and when I use an inch square for the top corners, it’s very difficult to achieve a great result, it’s workable but not ideal, and when I then squar the block off, some sides are a bit shorter, despite lining the squares really well
Do you use or avoid digitally printed fabric! It seems the weave is different.
I’m not sure who asked about a sampler quilt for a beginner quilter, but I do have a pattern I can share.
Volume super low. Wish I could hear your great advice.
No problems on the replay with the volume
@@lisawallace1741 I missed the live and was only able to watch the replay. Volume on my iPad is up as loud as it will go. Other vids are loud & clear.
Is your cruise in the UK in a video we can watch? I hope the weather was nice for you all here in the UK , we’ve had a lot of rain and even cold despite it being july! ❤
You’re ok with me.
Perhaps you could auction off some of your quilts for charity.
What's the best rotary cutter template for a general purpose quilt & new quilter.
Start with a 45mm and choose a style where the blade retracts like this one www.amazon.ca/Maximum-Sharpness-Tungsten-Ergonomic-Rotary/dp/B00M6OCZZ6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=62781087322&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CerVe2VTaD6TxMFdyESmm-rakkeHkMLBnwYQH82utwbeMMf9JVH81T1ZcTzFmu3yWy4k7-UnWBhoLhmIfy_55CZnzzEZvmDBD881tD-rmdyQChZJwdmyEEnElB6WBv-SagmN4yc4o4hlIJjKG9uzA9H9oNpa4TWZ6_jZBBBXLZ3hNfIUnQiC_27ZYjE6GPD-ZxoxrHlkxpnnPGcNPyghWg.h0G9O_HKsfBZo646IpeQrTbTeFHuUqG9k-P1SOa7Tgo&dib_tag=se&hvadid=684851255012&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9000921&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9282526778257473378&hvtargid=kwd-301901912548&hydadcr=25173_13679741&keywords=olfa+rotary+cutter+45mm&qid=1721182060&sr=8-3
Question re your chair. I’m very short … will the head rest part give me an issue, maybe being too high? (It sometimes bothers me with my van seat) ❤
I don’t think this chair would work. I am 5’8”
You wondered what UP was. It stands for Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Those folks are known as yuppers.
Thx
Do you leave the adding machine paper in?
No you remove the papers before you quilt
🎉good day
When will you be posting your how to paper piece videos..or should one just go to Sugeridoo for instructions?
It's already made ua-cam.com/video/JYWMb_55tKs/v-deo.htmlsi=dgUyMyH4-VodmSJu
The paper piecing class that you have coming up,
I didn’t realize there was a monthly charge to join
In on these classes, is this something new?
There is a monthly charge for Karen’s Quilt Crew but no additional fee for the class
How do I get on the cruise for next year? It sounds really good
The Best of Scandinavia brochure is available on my website www.justgetitdonequilts.com/scandinavia2024
Mix is low
Caught the replay. Such great questions. Thanks Karen & followers💕🧵