🙅🏼 My BAD QUILTING HABITS - WHY AND HOW I FIXED THEM
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Do you have bad quilting habits? I know I do. Bad habits are something we do now to make our lives easier but pay a price for it in the long term. Some of them are at the expense of our work, our space and our mental health. Here is a list of 8 bad habits that I had, and why I fixed them
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I have had to correct some bad habits over the years and unfortunately I am still working on many more. I hope that you can have laugh at my expense..
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Pressing piano ironing thanks for making this simple 4 me - bessings to the fam
Didn't find where to add comment, so will add it here. Looks like you are doing well with your weight loss. Looking thinner.🎉
@@cherylwilliams3936 Hi Cheryl. Glad you are home safe and sound
So, as always a great video! But, what do you do if the quilt top you just made is quite simply "not right"?
“Life is too short to make projects that don’t bring you joy.” Best quilting quote ever! I know just the fabric that needs to go.
The pace I managed when I was working, mothering, being a wife, along with my extracurricular activities like church, cub scout, and girl scout leader is not the pace to find enjoyment in retirement! I loved all I did when I was younger, and I love being busy with my grandkids, but I think I'm beginning to enjoy the things I've always done "for fun" so much more because I'm finally taking the time to enjoy the experience.
Hear hear
Oh my gosh yes…I too had loads of fun with my kids in school and their scouts and church programs and my own church activities and phew, thank goodness I was younger then.
Now…working part time and really enjoying the slow going sewing a quilt making process.
My bad habit is also watching videos instead of getting on with the project!
My son took pictures of all the quilts I had given him as well as the quilts I had given his four siblings and made them into a photo album for my birthday. Since then I take pictures of my quilts so I can remember them. I give them all away.
Great son you have
That is a special present
I’m listening to this while painstakingly, somewhat patiently, putting 150 pins in this quilt sandwich for my newest granddaughter ❤ (PS-an experienced quilter lady told me if anyone is critiquing a quilt to find tiny issues, then they don’t deserve to have it. That comment has lifted some burdens from me. I’m so hard on myself!)
Karen, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. What I love about your channel is the supportive tone your videos convey. I identified with all of these; but I try to remind myself that it’s the actual process that gives me joy-and fills my bucket 😀-so slowing down and being IN the process is a gift to myself. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences with such concern and care!
It's amazing how hard you can resist changing. And when you do, you wonder why you took so long 🤗
Thank you! The best decluttering advice I’ve heard - “it’s not about whether something is good or bad, it’s about whether it’s right for you” - brilliant! Takes the guilt right out of it, and there’s always someone who’s glad to have what you don’t want! 😊🤗 Deb x
I love the idea of taking a photo every time you sew, not just the finished product.
Me too!!
Exactly. - I mean, I can always edit (delete) some pictures if I want to simplify the story, later - but you can’t TAKE the pictures later!
Karen, I’ve been a quilter for 3 years and I make what I calL A memory quilt every year! These quilts have a block made out of scraps from each quilt I’ve made. The first year was 2-1/2” squares the second was little houses and trees and the one I just finished was from the Scrappy Sampler book. This year I’ll be making an orange peel. These are the quilts I absolutely will not give away.
Keep them close
4:59 "Because it's not a judgement of whether things are good or bad, it's whether they're right for you. Because life is too short to be making projects that don't bring you joy!"
Beautiful words to live by. Thank you. 🤩😇😍
Speed! Love/hate relationship. As a new-ish quilter, I’ve begun to sort of “evaluate” the process and find myself saying at each step “this is my favorite part.” I’ve come to realize that ALL the steps - selecting the design, colors, fabrics, cutting, ironing, piecing, ironing again, quilting and yes, even binding (I always sew the back by hand, because I also enjoy hand stitching), are equally satisfying - which is wonderful and keeps me from skipping important mini-steps like setting a seam and finger pressing. But then I’m stuck with wanting to “just get it done” so I can start the next project (speed), so by the end of each part of the process I either procrastinate or start rushing…
"Get rid of it if you are not going to use it!" In a recent conversation with my daughter about clearing out her father-in-law's stuff after he passed away, she requested that my sewing room be as supply free as possible before I die! So, when our church asked for "ribbon and washy tape" for girls' camp, I donated all of it! If I need a specific ribbon, I will buy it for that project, not wait for a project to show up to use the product! It was so freeing! My next declutter will have that goal for my daughter in mind. Not that I expect to check out any time soon, but I will have planned projects for what is on hand!
I think we have to think that way. Or at least have them understand why things are valuable enough to stay
Oh yeah. You & daughter have a great relationship. The "don't leave me in up to my neck " is what my family has always done. As much as possible, thankfully. I've made/ left instructions for everything to be sent to dump or recycled. No one wants or will use anything. As an antique dealer, quilter, rug hooker, knitter, i have lots. 1 son had a large burn pit, most will go there. Where I now live I have found no one with the same interests, not a particularly friendly area. I've been told I have to have & use a computer to have/makes. Don't know how to use, so don't have one. My son talked me into getting laptop thing. Never figured out how to charge it. Have had 4 lessons how to turn on. Couldn't figure out the manual. I gave up & threw it out. Everyone in family has 1, so didn't want it. I gave up on the idea of making connections in area. I have a full day every day. I'm content. Thanks for the "rant", opportunity. Have a good day & life. Good quilting.
My first quilt teacher was not a fan of pinning and sewing the blocks, shall I say, accurately. I remember her saying, “look at the speed of this assembly” when showing off a student’s quilt. I thought no pinning was a goal. Thankfully, I was introduced to the Sally Collins quilting method. Now I’m a confident quilter pinning and accurate (as possible). Ms. Collins has a dvd and paperback book detailing her methods. Highly recommend them.
Thank you so much for this! I used to be a speed demon when I was a new quilter. Now 15 years and who knows how many quilts later, I have a different approach. Now I’ve realized I’m a great starter but not such a great finisher. I counted, and I have 14 projects going! And for no good reason! I’m like Dory on finding Nemo. Look over there! I have to have that kit. Look over there, I can do that UA-cam project etc! I’m resigned not to start any others until I finish one. I also struggle at my longarm. My ruler work is more wobble than line, so there is yet another reason to procrastinate.
I enjoy you videos and practical advice, and your sense of humor! It can’t be easy to open yourself, home, and family up to us and you do so gracefully to illustrate a point and help us out.
Oh, my , I am a Dory too🤣
Modern life makes it hard to stay focused, so it's really easy to start new projects because they're shiny and new. It's definitely something I do in my fiber crafting and I'm determined to not have as many sewing WIPs as I do knit/crochet WIPs 😂
The same system that brings us such a nice sense of community and bonding over a shared experience, also makes it really easy to entice us with more things to want. I do love videos and channels like this though, it's a nice blend of technique and philosophy.
I especially applaud the "slow down" message. I know several talented sewists who focus on charity quilts, and it's all about quantity. I know "finished" is better than "perfect", but If a person has skills why wouldn't that be part of the gift? When I distribute the quilts, I see that there are stockpiles, so I know that quilters are indeed a generous bunch with caring hearts.
I don't know what it is, or why it is, but I love your voice and your expressions. But those are secondary to your list that hits me and makes me raise my hand and say, "Yep, that's me, too." I hope you never stop making videos! ❤
Hi, Karen.
Your inspirational videos are a gift of the heart. You are my “go -to” quilt UA-camr when my quilt “mojo” needs a jumpstart. So your excellent habit of graciously sharing your encouraging and well presented experience is very appreciated by me!!!!(and countless others.) please continue this habit.🌻❣🌻😄
Thank you ❤️ I really appreciate you saying such nice things. Makes the hard work worth the effort 🤗
What I love about your channel is not only do you not try and sell me a project you designed or fabric but you are also honest about your mistakes. I am not saying there is not a place for those selling their designs but if you live outside North America a lot these are expensive to ship.
Hi Karen, You have such a kind, encouraging, self - respecting, and positive communication style. I have needed this life lesson for longer than I care to admit. My mother was an elementary school teacher for 32 years. I know she tried to teach me but sadly I would not listen despite the wonderful example she set for me. Whenever she would come to visit me and my children, she always got to work somewhere in my home. She had such good intentions. After her visit was over and she was on her way home, somewhere in my home I would discover a place of precision and order that looked beautiful. I loved the gift but just told myself I had no time to do things her way. Now that my Mother, my Grandma, and all of my Aunts (all beautiful seamstresses and quilters) have all passed away, I miss them and especially my Mother. I did not learn how quilt, but truly loved the quilts given to me. For over a year now I have been watching quilting tutorials but have yet to actually make one. I am so so glad I listened to this tutorial. Putting your great advice into practice will ensure that I can look forward to loving the quilts I make and them being nice enough to give as gifts! ❤❤❤❤
Karen, First I want to thank you. Your videos gave me the confidence to make my first ever quit. Very simple charm pack quilt but I hope someday to recreate a French shabby chic pastel flowered double wedding ring quilt with scalloped edges. I accidentally lost in a move 12 years ago. I found it in a second hand store and put down a deposit on it. Saved up every penny to pay it off. It was on that quilt my water broke for my first son. I was heartbroken that it was lost. Someday I'm going to have that skill and make one. I know you probably have done one already. So pass along any tips you might have.
I'm new to quilting and a relative novice when it comes to sewing, but I'm learing. I've been thinking about labels for my upcoming quilts. My first one is just for me, but the next 3 are for specific people and I don't want them to be completely lost to time. Part of me wants to just order some generic labels, so that I don't have to worry about it. The other part of me wants to combine some of my new and rediscovered skills to create special labels for these quilts. When I'm not in my craft room either sewing or painting, I'm sitting on the couch doing some sort of needlework, such as cross-stitch or sashiko. I find my needlework projects to be quite meditative and something I can do while watching TV in the evenings.
I slow down more over time, especially seeing how much more joy I get returned in a longer construction process. Extra motifs, buried threads, hand finished binding are sparks that never end.
Oh my goodness! The phrase ‘Close enough’ is one I use way too often. Thank you for inspiring me to break this bad habit!
My self threading needles are the best quilting find. I’ve made a promise to myself one quilt at a time, complete and labeled. Thanks for your list. 👍❤️😊
I have already slowed down my quilting, results are much better and process becomes more relaxing! I've done enough "punching a clock", decided I wasn't going to anymore!! But, I have to get on board with the pictures and labels!! Thank you!!
Glad to hear you are putting labels on your quilts now. We might not think much about it while in the moment, however, in time it's such an important part of our history.
I usually don’t journal, but when I started quilting in 2012 I kept one to keep track of everything I learned while making each quilt. It’s interesting to note that it was my mistakes that taught me the greatest lessons and occasionally reading that journal over the last decade kept me from repeating the same mistakes! I also take a picture of each quilt and it’s a nice feeling to see all that my sewing machine and I have accomplished.
I have tried a million different ways to get the perfect quarter inch seam because I've been quilting for decades. The one that I have finally settled on is the Perfect Piecing Seam Guide by Perkins Dry Goods, I drop the needle through the hole and use the edge of the ruler to line up a painter's tape guide.
I think one needs to realize that the ¼” seam is a moving target. It depends on your fabrics, the angle you sew at, lighting, even humidity. That is why there is no one size fits everything
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I think I've been lucky then, my fabrics are all good quality quilting brands so handle uniformly, the angle I sew is set by the painter's tape in line with the ruler and my quarter inch foot, I use touch to line the fabric with the painter's tape so lighting is fairly irrelevant and I'm in Ireland so temperature and humidity don't vary much.
I've stopped saving selvages and little balls of yarn, too. Thanks for sharing your laundry list of bad habits and how you have corrected them!
Great ideas here. I resonated with your lament of not taking pictures of my finished items. I am mainly a knitter, so I now make a project page in Ravelry and take those pictures just after it comes off the blocking boards.
smart
Ravelry is so handy for keeping records of your work!
I make Shutterfly photo books of my finished quilts. Those donated ones we will never see again. It is fun to look back and remember what you have done!
Thanks for letting us feel okay about getting rid of some of the quilt “baggage”!
I can totally relate to most of your bad habits. It is a great reminder to slow down and enjoy the process of what you enjoy about making quilts. Thank you for making this video. ❤
Thanks for the label suggestion. Usually it is the last thing I sew on. I have tried writing labels with markers, but the ink runs, so I just take a little piece of Aida and create a simple cross stitch label. Just simply name and finished date. You're right. By the time you finish the binding exhaustion hits.
Thank you for the trick with labels. I thought it was just me.
I am so glad now I am putting them on. My recipients seem to like them too.
Hi Karen - the burying threads as you go along with self threading needles is a great idea, u gave before. I have incorporated it in my daily quilting and it is GREAT! THANKS!
Glad you could use it
"Be Kind to Yourself," love it! I've had to break some of the same bad habits. :-) Thanks for all the great tips that you always provide.
I find when I don't take enough breaks, I start making stupid unnecessary mistakes that waste the time I was trying to save in the first place. Viva la time to take a break!
С большим удовольствием использую ваши советы . Иногда пересматриваю их по несколько раз. Спасибо за ваш труд!
I take pictures of my quilts too., except I bought one of those Picture Frames that automatically rotate. The frame sits next to me on a table and as I turn occasionally I can see the quilts go by ….. LOVE IT!!!!
I post photos of my quilts on Facebook so I have a timeline of my quilts, and the cats usually end up in the shots
I’ve been having fun quilting each block differently. It helps me increase my quilting skills (because you can screw up up and no one will notice that one block) and allows me to be creative. I usually pull out Angela Walters books to get inspiration, especially to determine what to put in the triangles or squares. I let the block speak to me to know what design I should quilt in it.
Always so practical! Thanks so much!
I take pictures from start to finish for each quilt
From fabric selection to binding.
I take a picture of the pattern if I used one as the cover page in a book a make for the recipient
I call it birth of a quilt
Care instructions
And detailed descriptions for each
photo.
It’s seems to be appreciated
Great idea!
Several of your points resonated with me. Thank you for taking the time and sharing with us.
Excellent advice. Thank you.
This was inspiring and so helpful!
Thank you!
Thank you for this video. You’re the best!
Thank you Kar3n. Always learn something from you with each video.
Great information. Makes a person re-evaluate.
Tou are so encouraging and positive while being direct. I appreciate your transparency!
Thank you Karen for reminding me about my bad habits.I will have to try harder.
Thank you. You are very helpful.❤
I sew for enjoyment and to keep my sanity. I love your videos and have learned so much from you. Thanks for all you do Karen.
I really enjoyed this video. You are a good teacher! Thanks:)
Thank you for sharing. Most insightful. ❤ from Somerset, UK
Always nice to have a new video. Your videos and tutorials are what has made me better. You’re right on all those points. Thank you.
As a beginner I’ve been astonished at the number of times I see experienced quilters comment on how fast a particular pattern is to put together. As if they just want to get the thing done rather than enjoy the process.
Could be because we want to get to the next fun pattern! 😊
@@spunkysagittarius87 LOL that could be true. I know I’m guilty of being attracted to the shiny objects whether that’s patterns or fabric.
Great tips - all appropriate for me! Thank you for taking the time to make this excellent and helpful video.
Great tips to remember! Thanks!
Interestingly enough I have many of the same “bad habits “ that you do. The book you showed looks like one I need to read for sure! I have at least 4-5 bad habits that I’d like to get rid of this year, with the biggest one being my excess accumulation of craft/sewing supplies! I’ve also got a collection of plastic containers that I need to use, or discard The fact is that unless something is really unique I can always get the appropriate container when I’m ready to start a project.
Karen, I’m always learning something from your videos. Keep up the good work 🎉❤
Great tips and tricks. Thx for sahring!
This is my favorite video of all yours because this is exactly what I needed! I’m a self taught quilter and after about 10 years of quilting with these same bad habits…I can see the benefits you talk about. I also love how you present things … “it’s ok, we all make these mistakes” so I try not to be so hard on myself. Thank you Karen!
Thank you
What a great video! Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. Great ideas!
Awesome video. Great tips. Thank you. Have a great weekend ❤
A lot of what you said resonated with me. Thanks for such great advice.
Oh, Karen! This video is just what I needed to see today. Thank you for reminding me why I quilt! ❤️
Great video, Karen. Thank you!
Thank you, Karen ❤
Thanks for sharing…enjoyed this video..
Your pieces of advice are inspiring even for non quilters...thank you so much for your videos, I enjoy them all !
I absolutely love your videos. You are an inspiration and share your common sense to quilt making with us amateurs. This sharing gives us hope for improvement and achieving better results as we quilt. Thank you.
Tha❤nk you for your videos, Karen! I always learn something new to remember! I’m also a fan of being ok with the project not being perfect. Quilt on!
I worked in high stress law firms, speed required, with accuracy! Took me a couple years to drop that! I am on my first slow epp hand sewed hexagon quilt designed by ME. I am enjoying it very much and picked cross stitching back up too.
Some habits we can change, some we keep. I am off to a quilt Retreat on Sunday. Working on my various quilts is going to make way for visiting with my quilt friends. Yes i will pay more attention to an accurate seam 🎉 loved❤ this blog.
I love this. I have 6 of these. What an 👁 opener. Thanks, Karen. Your friend from New Mexico, Carla 🎶 💖 💐
❤ I can identity with everything you just said in this video. I will try to change a few of my bad habits, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 😊
Great reminders, especially taking photos. Wishing I had done that when I first started quilting.
You addressed several issues I have which I wasn’t really aware of. Very helpful to think about some of these differently. Thank you!
Thank you - some of them I may never
see them again. Photos perfect idea
Thank you Karen. I always learn something new from your videos. You are a breath of fresh air. ❤
Thank you for this !! I never think my quilts are good enough ! I made one for my mom and when it came time for me to care for her , she used it all the time and looking at it I thought wow that does look really nice 😅😊
Thanks Karen, you are full of ideas & inspiration. It's one of your best videos. 🇨🇦💕
Great tips Karen. I use a quarter inch foot on my Janome and never thought it was out but had to do check measuring with all those little pieces in last year's 100blocks100days quilt. Slowing down and checking was certainly worth it.
I'm quickly finishing housework now so I can get 3 quilt tops loaded on the quilting frame and finished this weekend. Clearing my projects ready to start this year's 100blocks100days🤣. Love every image I see of your Maple and Eucalyptus quilt and excited for the start. All the best. 💗🇦🇺
I would love to learn to make quilt labels. I'm a starter not a finisher. And I started learning on way too complex quilt blocks for my ability. But the super simple ones bored me. So I'm trying to find a balance. Looking forward to retirement with my 1955 Singer 201, such a joy to use.🧵🪡
I just love your common sense about everything.
Great video. Thank you!!!
Thank you Karen. I always learn something valuable from your videos. You inspire me. You help me get out of the ruts. And your videos are lovely. I take picture of my finished projects but now I will include the process. Much love, dear one.💖
Thank you for sharing your video.😊
thank you for your list. I am a beginner and it’s helpful to know tips and tricks from other quilters 😊
I truly enjoy hearing how you think about various aspects of making quilts, effective creative spaces, and all the other topics you discuss about just getting it done in a way that is satisfying.
During this particular video I was thinking about the trade-off between "good enough" and "it needs to be perfect". You helped me in various videos tame my perfectionist tendencies so that I could recognize when something was good enough and when it wasn't. I happily redo what isn't good enough and learn how to limit that problem in the future.
Thank you for your videos! ❤
Thank you Karen for your insight. I learn so much from your candid talks on the not so perfect quilt or technique or even choices. It is all about learning a skill and our talent becomes our ability to learn from the not so perfect things we do.
Thank you so much!!
So glad you shared your insight for your quilting journey. I am going to take your advise and put some of your idea into action.
Karen, thank you for this. Every time I listen to one of your videos, or I have the opportunity to take a class with you, I learn so much. Thank you!
Great video Karen! Thanks
As always another great video! Thank you, for putting so much time and effort with your content ❤
Great video Karen! I need to definitely work on the speed one!