Episode 89: Linen in Quilts, Finding the Right Quilting Chair, and Project Management Strategies
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2023
- In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. Some of the topics discussed include nesting seams, king-sized quilt options, making a quilt pattern multiple times, helpful items for quilt retreats, bamboo batting, best quilting chairs, and more! Chelsi also give an update on her Regal Pines sew-along that just recently started.
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Botanical Remix (Quilt on the Wall): tidd.ly/3pGUeJH
Botanical Remix Kit Pre-Order: shrsl.com/461oi
Hearts at Home II (Quilt on the Table): tidd.ly/3qPIdfg
Montage (Quilt on the Ladder behind Sherri): tidd.ly/3XUnEkf
Four Square (Quilt on the Ladder behind Sherri): tidd.ly/3JU6Gwf
Summer Slice (Quilt on the Ladder behind Chelsi): tidd.ly/3OgtnxB
Bucket List (Wall Behind Billy): tidd.ly/3NjsEtA
Moda Love (Back Wall): my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/M...
Quilters Candy Quilt Pattern Writing Course: learn.quilterscandy.com/a/214...
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Curry Bungalow Pincushion Shop: tidd.ly/3XbBnmf
Clover Dome Threaded Needle Case: shrsl.com/45wzh
Quilt Retreat Tips Blog Post: www.aquiltinglife.com/10-tips...
Regal Pines Sew-Along Introduction Video: • Regal Pines Sew Along ...
Fabric & Pattern Design Episodes:
Episode 83 - Elizabeth Chappell - 05/22/2023 - Pattern Design Class
Episode 69 - Growing as Fabric & Pattern Designers - 10/31/22
Episode 53 - Our Quilting Lives - 04/11/2022
Episode 32 - How We Began Designing Fabric - 07/12/2021
Episode 26 - Getting Started in Fabric and Pattern Design - 04/19/2021
Episode 10 - Design Software - 09/21/2020
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Beautiful quilts. I love the quilt along coming up. Billy you are a wonderful host and I couldn’t imagine you insulting anyone. Lovely family.
Thanks to Billy for the list of prior episodes!! I just listened to episode 10 and Sherri said something brilliant and genius: make test blocks in Christmas fabric so you can eventually make a quilt from all the test blocks!!! Love it!! ❤🧵🪡✂️
I love this hint!!
That’s so thoughtful of you Sandra, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Billy, I personally don’t feel you have anything to apologize for. Anyone who has watched these videos know that you, Sherri or Chelsi would never say anything intentionally hurtful. Rational people knew what you were saying.
Another fun and interesting episode. Thank you.
I ordered the Regal Pines quilt kit with Favorite Things material from Chelsi’s Etsy shop. My order came in today and I was absolutely blown away by the extras that were added to my order. I was like a kid in a toy store pulling out ALL THE THINGS. I won’t list what the prizes were but the fabric scraps in the bottom of the box were the icing! I am thrilled with my order and can’t wait to start the sew along. Thank you Chelsi for making my day fabulous! 🎉
Hurrah Billy has his own quilt background on the wall now! 🎉
Chelsi, your color balance and distribution in this quilt is wonderful! Great job on this video. 😊
Can I just say that I love that your videos are posted on mondays. Seems that all the RUclips videos I follow post on Friday. I love having new videos to watch different days of the week.
Pat Sloan has videos 5 days a week.
Please please please when you go through the closet and go through all your quilts please give us a show until all of your lovely Quilts that would be so inspirational
I just have to say that it was perfectly clear that you included everyone who golfs, everyone. Relax people.
Good morning 🌞 ladies! I love Chelsi's new quilts! I can't wait to start sewing with this new fabric line! Have a wonderful week!!
That’s so thoughtful of you Kathy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
A comment for all three of you: I love how adorable you all three are in your interaction. You appear to have a wonderful relationship between the 3 of you, I so enjoy watching your interactions and the joyfulliness you show. It brings me such happiness to watch you all and gives me such a "Lift" to my day. If my day isn't going so great sometimes. I will go back and watch a past episode I've already seen (doesn't matter which one) and it will lift my spirits. Thank you to all of you so much, many blessings to you all for showing your power of love.
I love your new fabric, it is a very happy feeling colour 🇨🇦palette.
I like that you have added a hanging quilt behind Billy, more options for us to see❤
I am very short so I have a bed with no feet so that my high box spring and mattress are the right height to be able to sit on the side of my bed. And with box springs and mattresses being so deep now, the box spring often peeks out from the quilt if I’m not careful. I don’t like having bedskirts as they’re too frilly or loose, so I use older fitted bedsheets that coordinate with the rest of the bed - if the quilt shifts a bit, the bed still looks coordinated. Hope that helps. The quilt does not need to be floor to floor.
Thanks for your videos.
Billy, you are so thoughtful and considerate. 😊
Yes, he is. I really like his interaction with his Mom and Chelsea…perfect combo😊
I love the new collection so much, and I'm just gaga over the quilt hanging behind you. This has to be ready to hang in my entry hall next spring. The color palette is my absolute fave. Billy, congrats! I have never hit a hole in one, although I came within a 12 inch putt on par 3s a number of times. I started golfing at 21 and I'm 74 now, so I think my days of longing for that holy grail experience are over lol. I find that using the planner to break down my sewing projects into achievable steps and then being able to reward myself by checking some off at the end of the day works for me. Rewards motivate for the next day's tasks..
I see you put a very pretty quilt behind Billy! Looks great!
I thought at first it was up too high but then the back of Billy's chair you don't want to rub against it. 💗👍
My mom gifted baby quilts to Crisis Nursery and after she died we found a photo album full of all the quilts she gifted. It touched me and my sisters hearts and the first thing we did was make quilts and gift them in her honor.
That’s lovely. I had a mom like that, too, always creating and very generous. I inherited all her sewing machines.
Billy - loved that you supported "support staff" to celebrate your success - very cool!
My husband is a magician as a hobby, & sometimes I go with him to conventions if it is a nice hotel, & I have my own little quilt retreat in the hotel room. We can meet for lunch or dinner if he doesn’t have plans with friends, & I can happily quilt with no interruptions!
Nice 👍
Chelsea, I love your talk about “take the small wins”. I am a teacher on summer vacation. I always have a long to-do list, and now that it’s nearly time to return to school, I get anxious because everything isn’t going to be done. But I’ve done a lot, so I’ll focus on the wins! Thx!
I just wanted to suggest for the king bed quilt question. I use a white plain quilt on my bed and add different “quilt toppers” over the bed, changed each month. Also my sister had some antique quilts that were too small, she added a dust ruffle between the mattress and box springs to cover them. Today you can get the dust ruffle in a pleat or straight style if you do not want gathered ones. I so enjoy your Podcast, watch on RUclips, have watched every episode since 2020.
My first time listening to you all. Love you. Glad I came across you. 😊
I love all your topics they always seem to make me think about my quilting journey in different ways. I was listening to this podcast and I wanted to share a new way I have started journaling my quilting projects and progress. I had recently stumbled onto some decorative planner RUclips videos and decided I wanted to use this method with my multiple quilting projects. I love playing with decorative stickers and enjoy journaling on fun decorated pages in my planner. I have also added journaling camping trips that my husband and I go on and fun family gatherings especially when my grandkids are visiting and I have “Camp Grandma”. I believe your fabric designs and quilts that you have made with them would make beautiful stickers.
I always enjoy your videos! So much positivity. Loved the quilts today. I did laugh out loud about the 18 foot king sized bed 🤣
I have been watching your podcast from the beginning and want to say, I’ve enjoyed them all. I always look forward to watching them. Thank you for all you do for the quilting community.
love this trio; perfect mix and such cute quilts!
Someone else already mentioned that Cotton is made from the cotton plant and Linen is made from flax, but I'll add that Linen has been used for centuries for it's durability and cooling properties. Fun fact, it's also anti-microbial. Great stuff. Probably because bed sheets were originally made from linen fabric, bedding came to be known as Linens.
Thank you thank you Sewfun! I ❤ linen! You can wash it of course and it will get softer and softer. It wrinkles more. Some like this , others don't like ironing ( I like it lol) If you do iron have the linen a bit damp. It will come out crisp and beautiful!
"I feel like I'm wrestling a small cow!" Perfectly said. ...I grew up on a beef farm, so I have wrestled small cows when I was in 4H, as well as machine quilted a queen sized quilt.
Oh the lady with the binder is one of my people! I do the same. Journal it all.
Thank you for your podcast and all you do. It is so uplifting to go into the podcast and be struck by all the beauty and color of quilts on the wall, sides and table and also your sweet personalities. Hugs and God Bless
Thank you, Sherri, Chelsi and Billy! I’m always happy to see your new podcast is up!! Loving all of the new patterns and of course the fabric lines!!❤️
This must be said...I LOVE STRAWBERRY LEMONADE!!! I have said it on all social media, but am about to shout it from the roof tops! it is so beautiful!! I love your podcast. I have a 45 min commute to work every day (with the construction that is never going to be finished almost an hour). So listening to your podcasts have enabled me to find joy in an otherwise stressful situation. I don't even bother hollering at stupid drivers who don't know when to merge because i am engrossed in my podcast. Sherri, i love your book lists, and have read several of those you recommend. Chelsi..you are just a delight. And so artistic and talented. And Billy..the tech guy..you are the best. Way to go on the hole in one. Anyway, had to give a big shout out because although i have loved the channel for a long time, this fabric collection is my most favorite to date. Already preordered some! keep up the great work!
Thanks again for another great podcast/RUclips video. I listen while I piece and sew and always look forward to your videos!
Yay finally a quilt behind billy!!
There is a book called Divide and Conquer by Possibilities that addresses bigger quilt quilting techniques: divide into long pieces, quilt them, then rejoin( as in quilt as you go) .
Love these question and answers... FYI I have a friend who needed a king size quilt and it was too big for her to handle... she decided to create 2 twin size ones and did large buttons down center to connect them ... genius !!
Ooh! I love this idea! So versatile ❤
My chair has a swivel base on wheels, height adjustable, tilts forward & back, so very very necessary for me to save my back when spending time on my favourite hobby 🥰
I love bamboo and 50/50 bamboo/cotton batting. I've used them for years and prefer them to anything else I've previously used.
I love seeing the Emma quilt behind Billy. I also like that we see Billy now versus "the voice from behind the camera" (sounds like a spooky movie). I love the Moda Love wall hanging in all the fabrics and have yet to make one for myself! I do have the pattern and a perfect spot to keep hanging different seasonal ones. Thanks for all your shows. I have watched/listened from the start! They are all different and interesting.
Billy!!!! I really do feel like you stated “listeners” first and then went into the male comments, and I think then your mom said something to you about it and you reiterated what you said! No worries, we all love you... it’s all good. BTW Congrats!
I have a drafting chair i purchased off Amazon. It is comfortable, adjustable in height, the arms rotate up and out of the way, and it has a foot rest....it works great for sewing as well as just sitting at my raised cutting table. It was affordable and delivered quickly. Easy to put together as well. Highly recommend a drafting chair.!
Regarding how to cover this sides of a larger bed when the quilt is smaller: Bed skirts are designed to go between the mattress and box spring, so that the sheet and blanket will show at the bottom of the quilt. I made a bed skirt that hangs from the top of the mattress. That covers everything hanging down the side of the bed, so the smaller quilt with a very small drop will look okay.
What a nice surprise for Chelsi! And the new fabrics/quilts are beautiful!
As always I loved the podcast. You are all so wonderful and easy to listen to. I wanted to make a comment on the chair question. Getting a good ergonomic chair may be helpful. If you are someone who gets up a lot, think of someone in an office who may have run back and forth, they probably don't need arms on their chair. But, arms on a chair are good to rest the arms on our bodies, provided they are the correct height. The arms on an ergonomic chair can be raised or lowered as can the seat. These are great for short people, which I am on the short side. That being said, don't have arms on my chair. Also, if you're short and have to sit forward toward the edge of the chair, a pillow behind you can be very helpful to relieve low back pain. A regular bed pillow would work as it's taller than most throw pillows. Hope that helps. And I love the row quilt with the strawberries, so cute!
That’s so thoughtful of you Maureen, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
I watch all the podcasts. Always enjoy everything. Especially like Billy's involvement! Thanks to all of you.
Love the quilt behind Billy too
Love this podcast!! And that clover dome is a game changer. I’m working on an EPP quilt and it’s so great to just keep going and not having to stop!!!!! My wife is using one for her cross stitch too.
Love the podcasts and absolutely love all your fabrics and patterns. I am a new quilter and ive learned a lot from watching your podcasts and i greatly appreciate you both for sharing your knowledge. Thank you for all that you do!
I've purchased 2 of her Pin cushions with thread catchers and both were made with Lori Holt fabrics.🥰 I have 2 chairs in my sewing space, 1 for each sewing table. Both my chairs have arms, recline and have casters. I got one on Amazon and the other was a Goodwill find! 😋I always prefer small wins. I never had a name for it. Thanks grandma.
I have a recommendation for a sewing chair. I use a chair that is a salon saddle stool. Since using it I have had no back issues. You can change the height and it rolls great. You have to spend a little bit of time getting used to it, but it has been a game changer for me.
That’s so thoughtful of you Paula, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
I just love the three of you! Thanks for giving each week such a great start!
Love Strawberry Lemonade and the Botanical Remix!
Love all of you together! Sherri surprising Chelsi is adorable. Super cute quilts and thread catchers. Love the new line!
Your podcast just getting better and better. Billy is a big asset. Enjoy his take on things and the research he does for added information he gives. I enjoy research and detailed info. I have kept a photo book since I made my first quilt in 1997, at age of 47, (although have been a crafter for life) which gives details and who it was made for etc. I also collect antique quilts and have started giving them to my kids and those quilts are in photo album too with a record of where and when these are gifted. I also keep scrapbooks with pattern info, fabric samples, pics, etc of each quilt. My kids tease me that my quilts have scrapbooks.
I am so happy I started doing this and would encourage new quilters to do this, or start at any time. The info and history of these quilts is priceless to me and I hope future generations.
That’s so thoughtful of you Debbie , Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
QUILT A KINGSIZE: Make your quilt creation in 3 pieces as follows:
2 sides , and 1 top including top to end / hangover end.
Another suggestion:
1 x top (withouthangover); 1x hangover portion at base; 2 x sides.
The above suggestion means making and quilting these sections individually, then join after quilting.
Beautiful! All of it!
Thank you for hanging the beautiful quilt on the wall behind your son.
Ordered one of the pincushions! So adorable.
I am with Sherri on the gifting idea. A couple of years ago when half of Oregon was on fire, I had several quilts I felt I could easily gift. Those went to the victims of the fires, along with lots of donations from other quilters. So, I will always have a couple that I feel I can easily pay forward.
I have bungee chairs in my sewing room (5), LOL. Try them at the Container Store. Lots of my friends have switched to them. You can get arms or no arms, on wheels and height adjustable.
Quilting double quilts- I only have a domestic machine, so my quilts are sew a row, quilt a row , that way only have one or maybe two rows go through the throat of the machine. Many quilt patterns can be made in rows. For a king size, all you have is longer rows
So happy Chelsi mentioned the Moda Love quilt because I was looking at it and was telling myself that I would love to do it in the Strawberry Lemonade fabric but didn't know the pattern, so thank you. ❤ I really love these videos.
I have kids with multiple disabilities and they watch a lot of TV. To break up screen time I am starting to read to them. The goal is daily. I decided Encyclopedia Brown books are a good idea because you can read one mystery a day. As they get used to the routine, we can maybe try longer chapters.
I quilt as respite. It allows me to have time to decompress and breathe but still be at home with my kids.
I have made several quilts it’s linen with wool batting. I love them. I used good quality linen and washed the fabric before cutting. So my quilt did not shrink as much as the cotton ones . I live thé drap. It’s warm in winter, cool in Sumer.
I am always so excited when I get notification that one of your video's are up!!
The first quilt I made was a sampler king size quilt. It was a class my husband signed me up for when he bought me a machine for Christmas.
Your quilts are all so cute, Chelsea. I love botanical gardens.
Regal pines a good wall hanging too for those of us who have tooooooooo many Christmas quilts. That new line on your set is SO HAPPY. Not enough "happy" at times; a quilt can help!
That’s so thoughtful of you Nancy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Great podcast today! I now have some great ideas for covering my king sized bed with quilts😊
Just received my own Curry Bungalow thread catcher in the mail! They are stunningly crafted and so much better than I would have made myself. Mine is made from Seashore Drive fabrics. It is a gift I gave to myself. Yay!
That’s so thoughtful of you Laurie, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Yaaaay! A pretty quilt behind Billy! Thank you!!!
As always, love your podcast!
Sherri I have one of those Needle Domes and have had it for years! I got it from JoAnns. I have my daughter thread the needles for me because I use a size 10 between needle. I have 3 domes and she will do all 30 at once.
I just got back home and open you site. I love it you and your children. I been very sick and hopeful I would remember how to do something.
You guys make me laugh. I don't know a soul in my family, kids family members, or even friends that piece/quilt. So, I am it. When it comes to making a quilt I have to enjoy the way it looks in order to sit down to make. I love making king size quilts, yes to do have to wrestle it in the place.
That’s so thoughtful of you Tammy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
I look forward to all your podcasts, you all do a great job, thank you!
That’s so thoughtful of you Sarah, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
The Clover needle and thread holder you refer to on the video was in the Christmas box from MSQ LAST YEAR!! I’m going to take your hint and thread them for my hand sewn binding!
Congrats to Billy for the hole in one! You really should have bought the club a drink!! All of my family golf except me so I know the protocol ! They buy insurance for the hole in one cost🤷♀️
Love your podcasts. Chelsi, you are so funny!!!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽woot woot wonderful im excited for your new patterns and fabrics
Thank you so much for talking about time management. I really need this. I have so many things that should have been done long ago, to everyday things.
Very cute patterns Chelsi!
Love your Podcast! Thanks so much sharing about setting goals and your Quilting Life!
That’s so thoughtful of you Betty, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
In reference to the lady that keeps her quilt records in a binder. I have a blank notebook; when I finish a quilt I write the date it was completed, the name of pattern and fabric line I used w/designer name, I write the dimensions and if I gift it I write that down as well. Sometimes I add quilt block info but you can add any other data you’d like, like the start date. I take a Polaroid picture and add it to the info section. The Polaroid doesn’t do it justice but it jogs the memory of the quilt for me. Sometimes I embellish the book with washi tape and add business cards, the cards that come with the fabric bundle or flyers for a quilt show or quilt shop I’ve visited. It’s like a journal. I usually have a half page per quilt.
I have used in linen with other fabrics … love the combination 😮
I have the needle dome and love it. I take it on trips for my EPP projects.
A quick response to a question covered in this episode of "A Quilting Life." Linen is a woven fabric made from the flax plant. It can be densely woven or loosely woven. Its texture comes from how tightly the thread is spun. Tightly spun linen thread creates a smooth fabric but looser spun linen thread has more of a rough, textured feel.
However, there are many cotton prints available now that have a linen look. Linen prints provide a good texture/contrast for quilts.
Lindo o seu trabalho show de bola
I’ve always asked the retreat person what kind of chairs they have. If it’s a folding chair, I load up my own chair and bring it. That’s done as long as I’m driving. My chair has wheels on it so I use it for “rolling” my stuff in to where I’m going to be sitting.
Thanks Julie K. for asking your question. 😊 I have the same issue.
Thanks!
I've made a few King size quilts and am working on one for a California King, they really aren't any more difficult than a queen...
I have the Horne chair and I love it.
That’s so thoughtful of you Bobbie, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
I have a question that you might help me with. Most quilt patterns do not actually fit the size of a bed. I understand this may be done due to the cost of the fabric, the size of the blocks or other reasons I’m not aware of currently. I have been adding borders to the quilt (usually to lengthen the top and bottom). Do you have any tips at strategies to remedy this problem? Love your channel. Thanks for all the content you, Chelsi and Billy provide.
I have the white store bought quilt and do the diagonal set.
Sh....dont tell my hubby that I just pre-ordered Botanical Remix from Fat Quaarter Shop. I have never ordered a quilt kit . I'm so excited!
Good morning ladies ❤❤❤❤
@billy I hope your other two siblings don’t feel excluded from your tight knit group of three. I also hope they have found their perfect career paths, too. Sometime tell us about them; do they have kids? What do they do for careers’ or hobbies?
Love the quilt behind Billy and the quilting design on it. Do you know the name of the quilting design used and who designed it? Thank you, I enjoy these videos so very much. I agree with the individual who commented about the family ties showcased in your videos being so heartwarming.
That’s so thoughtful of you Kristy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Linen is also made from a different fiber than cotton. Linen is made from flax and is more expensive because production is more limited than cotton.
I did the Moda Love quilt in 2 1/2 in squares. It comes out 14 in square.
That’s so thoughtful of you Brenda, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Wonderful video. Thanks again. Love those listener questions . I have one but not sure if i should ask here or by email. I think i will rend question to both. LISTENER QUESTION: Have you Sherri or Chelsi ever backed your quilt in Minky or Minkey like fabric. I live Canada and think that it would be good for our climats but i hesitate to try as I quilt my quilts on a domestique machine (Janome 6700p). I love the cow wrestling reference from Chelsi.😂 i would love to hear your thoughts on this subject.