"We're cutting blocks, not pizza" is going to be my new mantra; hopefully it will get me to stop putting off changing the blade when it starts skipping. I've never pinned when setting up for chain stitching before, but I'm going to start. I noticed that you put all your pins so they pointed towards the edge to be stitched, and since "er, which side was I going to sew??" is my biggest issue with chain stitching I think that's going to be a big help. BTW the fabric at 3:06 is drop-dead GORGEOUS, as are the blocks you used for demonstrating. The nine-patch at 4:23 is perfect for a child's quilt with that cute fussy-cut sheep & alphabet/numbers fabric.
I hate pins - I was always pricking myself on them even when trying hard to be careful. I have since discovered clips and this has made sewing way more enjoyable for me!
Thanks Barbara! I am happy you liked it! I get so nervous sometimes in front of the camera so I hope it doesn't show too much! I love sharing my passion for sewing and quilting though! Have a great weekend! ❤️
I am hoping and praying that my daughters will enjoy sewing one day. Both of them are entangled in toddlers, Christina 2 and Lizzie 3, but I bought them their own machines. AND because I am incredible, I saved for them a featherweight. anyway, Thank God for the internets and learning and YOU Meli. You are a doll. Your enthusiasm in infectious and so encouraging. I am going to enjoy this series
Aww thanks Rosemary! It's so sweet of you to get sewing machines for your daughters! I am sure they will find more time when the kiddos are a bit older and then they can teach them how to sew too! 😍
I'm a green newbie in quilting. I have begun my first real quilt and I realized I don't know if I need to wash my quilt blocks before I make the quilting sandwich and quilt or just do it without washing. Second question is does it matter which way I each square faces...the weft and the other direction...does it affect how smoothly the quilt lays?
My number one quilting tip for every quilter is: TRAIN YOUR BRAIN TO USE A ROTARY CUTTER WITH EITHER HAND. I am left handed for writing and other things but there are a couple of things I cannot do with my left hand like operating a 10 key adding machine or computer mouse. When I started quilting it came natural to me to be able to cut with either hand - it saves time & you don't have to move the fabric around so much.
What a fantastic idea. I'm constantly trying to turn and twist my mat, my wrists, my body. I thought it simply wouldn't work well to use my non-dominate hand. I will try to retrain my brain with your suggestion. Thank you. 😁
@@ambergreen6359 You can start by taking a rotary cutter w/o a blade & just go for it. The next step is to take a dull blade and cut paper. Step 3 is to take a good blade & cut scraps. It is then you can graduate to prepared, planned fabric. Best of luck - it works wonders for me, but I am left handed in most things (people cringe when I cut bread), but there are a few I cannot do with my left hand like operate a 10 key adding machine.
Awww wow! Thank you so much for this sweet comment! You just brought the biggest smile to my face ! 😍 I will try to keep the videos comin for ya! Have a lovely weekend! 😊
Yep!! These are the ones I'd include! About that stupid seam allowance - in the beginning, you will almost ALWAYS overestimate its size. If you think you've measured the perfect seam allowance, make it even smaller. On many blocks, slightly oversized blocks aren't nearly as bad as undersized blocks.
Thanks Sharon! The iron is a Reliable Iron! It's so small and cute. Great for pressing seams as you go and for small projects! reliablecorporation.com/collections/iron-and-ironing-stations
Why do my squares not line up when. I am putting my large piece together? They all measure properly and my 1/4 in is perfect but when I finish not lined perfectly. HELP
I thoroughly enjoyed your quilting tips. Can you please show us the easy method to flatten points when seams come together, as in a pinwheel block? Thanks.
Helpful, Yes; However, what is a tie pin? The last of 3 kinds of pins you mentioned. I have made about 6 quilts and with Covid 19 and being isolated to the home, I have no one to ask how to correct errors. Is there a tutorial on this subject?
Don't use Frixion pens on areas that will be seen! Frixion ink is not made for fabrics and it leaves a "ghost line". If your quilt travels, the low temperatures will make the lines reappear. Imagine sending a quilt as a gift by plane and it arriving with all the pen lines.
I"ve had this problem too- had to give my quilt a bath a few times to get out the pink lines that show in the cold. What tool do you use instead? I've moved to chalk and less marking.
Hi Sandra! Very good point, you should always test your fabrics with a fabric marking pen! Not just friction pens, all fabric marking pens. Some fabrics it will leave that "ghost line" your referring too! If I do use the pen for drawing on the fabric I will draw lightly and since I will be stitching right on top if there is a small ghost line I won't see it. For the most part I use the pens on the wrong side of the fabric when making HS's, flying geese, etc. Wow, that's too bad about your quilt, never heard of that happening before! Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I have experienced these "ghost lines" mostly on white fabrics but nothing as bad as your experienced!
Thank you for you words of wisdom❤
Thank. Really helped
Glad to hear!
"We're cutting blocks, not pizza" is going to be my new mantra; hopefully it will get me to stop putting off changing the blade when it starts skipping. I've never pinned when setting up for chain stitching before, but I'm going to start. I noticed that you put all your pins so they pointed towards the edge to be stitched, and since "er, which side was I going to sew??" is my biggest issue with chain stitching I think that's going to be a big help. BTW the fabric at 3:06 is drop-dead GORGEOUS, as are the blocks you used for demonstrating. The nine-patch at 4:23 is perfect for a child's quilt with that cute fussy-cut sheep & alphabet/numbers fabric.
I hate pins - I was always pricking myself on them even when trying hard to be careful. I have since discovered clips and this has made sewing way more enjoyable for me!
Good tips thanks!
Great Video Meli! Happy Sewing!
Thanks Barbara! I am happy you liked it! I get so nervous sometimes in front of the camera so I hope it doesn't show too much! I love sharing my passion for sewing and quilting though! Have a great weekend! ❤️
This is very simple but very accurate video ty for sharing ! Been meaning to pick up a tide .+go pen ! Ty for reminding me !
Glad it was helpful!
I am hoping and praying that my daughters will enjoy sewing one day. Both of them are entangled in toddlers, Christina 2 and Lizzie 3, but I bought them their own machines. AND because I am incredible, I saved for them a featherweight. anyway, Thank God for the internets and learning and YOU Meli. You are a doll. Your enthusiasm in infectious and so encouraging. I am going to enjoy this series
Aww thanks Rosemary! It's so sweet of you to get sewing machines for your daughters! I am sure they will find more time when the kiddos are a bit older and then they can teach them how to sew too! 😍
I’m really excited about this new series. I can’t wait to learn even more from you! Thanks Meli!
Thanks Tyffanie! I am excited too! I hope we all can learn together and share what we know! It's going to be a lot of fun! 😍
Good day, can you tell me where you purchased your fabric pens? Or supply a link?
I'm a green newbie in quilting. I have begun my first real quilt and I realized I don't know if I need to wash my quilt blocks before I make the quilting sandwich and quilt or just do it without washing.
Second question is does it matter which way I each square faces...the weft and the other direction...does it affect how smoothly the quilt lays?
My number one quilting tip for every quilter is: TRAIN YOUR BRAIN TO USE A ROTARY CUTTER WITH EITHER HAND. I am left handed for writing and other things but there are a couple of things I cannot do with my left hand like operating a 10 key adding machine or computer mouse. When I started quilting it came natural to me to be able to cut with either hand - it saves time & you don't have to move the fabric around so much.
What a fantastic idea. I'm constantly trying to turn and twist my mat, my wrists, my body. I thought it simply wouldn't work well to use my non-dominate hand. I will try to retrain my brain with your suggestion. Thank you. 😁
@@ambergreen6359 You can start by taking a rotary cutter w/o a blade & just go for it. The next step is to take a dull blade and cut paper. Step 3 is to take a good blade & cut scraps. It is then you can graduate to prepared, planned fabric. Best of luck - it works wonders for me, but I am left handed in most things (people cringe when I cut bread), but there are a few I cannot do with my left hand like operate a 10 key adding machine.
@@sallybecker8399 And scissors! Even left-handed ones. Awkward lol
@@ambergreen6359 You can practice with a rotary cutter on any paper or even if you start using it without a blade in.
Great tips, thank you!
I LOVE this series Meli! You're such a great teacher, can't get enough of these videos :).
Awww wow! Thank you so much for this sweet comment! You just brought the biggest smile to my face ! 😍 I will try to keep the videos comin for ya! Have a lovely weekend! 😊
Thanks for sharing this is very helpful tips.
You're welcome! I love sharing what I know about sewing and fabrics!
Yep!! These are the ones I'd include! About that stupid seam allowance - in the beginning, you will almost ALWAYS overestimate its size. If you think you've measured the perfect seam allowance, make it even smaller. On many blocks, slightly oversized blocks aren't nearly as bad as undersized blocks.
Yes! That is sooo true! Thanks so much for sharing this! 😍
seam allowances are stupid hahahahaha❤️
Hi can you tell me what type of iron you were using? Looks so much better than the normal standard sizes xx
Thanks for sharing... Very helpful...
where did you get that pink iron? super cute!!!!
Thanks Sharon! The iron is a Reliable Iron! It's so small and cute. Great for pressing seams as you go and for small projects! reliablecorporation.com/collections/iron-and-ironing-stations
What is the striped piece you have on your cut’n press mat when you press your fabric?
Think I'm broken? My favourite part IS the pressing! 🤣 EDIT: Watching while wait for iron to heat up.🤗🇨🇦
Where would be a reasonable store to purchase all the rulers?
Hi Teresa! Fat Quarter Shop has many great options if there isn't a local fabric shop near you.
So when you chain sew, do you then cut the threads between the pieces? how does it stay together? I'm always worried the seems will unravel.
Yes you do cut the threads between your pieces. Don't worry, the seams won't unravel!
A little pouch forms where the binding fits into the beginning binding..many tries..keeps happening…🇨🇦
Where can buy ruler and how much
Why do my squares not line up when. I am putting my large piece together? They all measure properly and my 1/4 in is perfect but when I finish not lined perfectly. HELP
I thoroughly enjoyed your quilting tips. Can you please show us the easy method to flatten points when seams come together, as in a pinwheel block? Thanks.
Hi Barbara, thank you! Such a great idea! I will definitely do this! Have a great week!
Great tips.
Thank you! Glad you found this video to be helpful!
Ive got quareter inch foot for my machine
Really like your vids but NO- i can't get a 1/4" foot for my machine!
Helpful, Yes; However, what is a tie pin? The last of 3 kinds of pins you mentioned. I have made about 6 quilts and with Covid 19 and being isolated to the home, I have no one to ask how to correct errors. Is there a tutorial on this subject?
It's a tide pen. You can get it in the laundry isle it is used to get out stains before they set in. Hope this helped.
In making a pointed end table runner, I had difficulty making the binding look right on the side corners. Is there a good technique for this?
Where
Don't use Frixion pens on areas that will be seen! Frixion ink is not made for fabrics and it leaves a "ghost line". If your quilt travels, the low temperatures will make the lines reappear. Imagine sending a quilt as a gift by plane and it arriving with all the pen lines.
I"ve had this problem too- had to give my quilt a bath a few times to get out the pink lines that show in the cold. What tool do you use instead? I've moved to chalk and less marking.
Hi Sandra! Very good point, you should always test your fabrics with a fabric marking pen! Not just friction pens, all fabric marking pens. Some fabrics it will leave that "ghost line" your referring too! If I do use the pen for drawing on the fabric I will draw lightly and since I will be stitching right on top if there is a small ghost line I won't see it. For the most part I use the pens on the wrong side of the fabric when making HS's, flying geese, etc. Wow, that's too bad about your quilt, never heard of that happening before! Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I have experienced these "ghost lines" mostly on white fabrics but nothing as bad as your experienced!
I dont use pens at all, if I do HST, I fold corner to corner and iron the crease. easy and faster than marking
Are you biased against the deaf/ hearing-impaired? If not, why don't you carry closed captions?
We're so sorry for this. This is one of our older videos, we do generally add subtitles to all our videos currently.
can't listen to creaky voice fry. My loss.