Karen, girl LISTEN! I don’t know if you will ever read this or respond, but LET ME TELL YOU!!! I bought my sewing machine eleven months ago and have been struggling to get these 1/4” seam things. I used your tape “ledge”, and voila! I started sewing so my mom and I would have projects to work on together, but she just passed away. Now when I am sewing I can think about her and this hack I could have shared with her. I’m still working on learning things, but I think my mother would have been proud of the progress I have made. I already made my first quilt which was crooked, but came out great! Now I’m working on a log cabin quilt for my elderly father. He is going to love it. Thank you so much! 😊
Great tips! Also you can use a strip of painters tape to pull all those tiny threads out after using a seam ripper instead of picking them out one by one
The sewing ledge!! YES! My biggest issue, not sewing a straight line. But your ironing video, what a game changer! I keep looking for one about cutting, my pieces often are not all exactly the same size! Ugh. Man did I learn a lot in the masking tape and ironing videos. You're awesome!!! Thank you, you have lowered my anxiety about quilting and made me believe I CAN do it right! Pressing on....
It could be your mat vs your ruler. Always measure with the same one. Compare your ruler to the mat markings, they are not always the same. Rulers get worn down on the cutting edge, and become off just a smidge. Measure all your cuts with one or the other and see if that helps.
I took your idea of making a ledge on your ruler for HSTs and used it on my 60° triangle for cutting out a bajillion of them for a 3D quilt!! It was a lifesaver!!
After retiring 4 years ago I started quilting. So I regard myself as a beginner. All your tips are wonderful and I apply them diligently. So, I am adding you to my "genius pool." I luv luv luv your way of presenting your videos. (And I would love to have you as my neighbor.) Lots of love from South Africa.
This is such brilliant advice! I just started learning how to sew and quilt with my new sewing machine, and just found your channel. You are one of THE BEST TEACHERS I’ve found. Your clear, no-nonsense, humorous, and very practical teaching style with a twinkle in your eye just makes me understand so easily. The graphics showing where to cut is extremely helpful. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge !!
I label my sewing machine, and foot pedal cords with masking, or painters tape since I use three different machines in my cabinet at different times. I leave the cords plugged into the power source, and tape the foot pedal and power cord together when I’m switching them out, and use more tape to “hang”them inside the cabinet when not in use. You could hang them this way if you are using a table, or whatever your set up is. Time to switch them out, they are right at hand! Easy peasy!
OMG!!! You are my New Best Friend and I am a follower till the end of time!!! You have showed me soo many new hacks for quilting!! Thank you! Thank you ! Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️
On some of the “ledge” uses you can simply make a small cut into your roll across the width of the tape, peel off those several layers, and put them on your machine bed, the underside of your hst ruler, etc. Much easier than trying to line up the edges on all those pieces of tape! Thanks for all the great tips!
There are 4 videos I have watched many times and will watch many more. All are yours Karen. Masking tape tips, Straight sewing, it is harder than you think, Half square triangles how to make them perfect every time and Ironing techniques which work. I wish I had seen the last one before I spent $120 on fabric which I ironed damp and scued them up. Now I know but I still watch them before every new project. Thank you from Christine ( patchworking for 8 months) in Australia.
That is the trick. One should revisit the basics before every project. As our skill level improves, you can apply the technique different ways and experiment with others and find the way that works best for you.
I have been re-visiting some of your past videos, and I came across this one. I recently found a use for empty-or almost empty-wide masking tape rolls. I wrap the binding around the rolland tape or pin it in place. It keeps the binding flat and neatly stored. I then take a strip of fabric through the roll, and use a safety pin to fasten it to the flimsy, quilt sandwich, or quilted project, so it is always kept with the quilt in its various stages. Thanks, and Stay Well! Muskoka ON🇨🇦
I have been using the 1/4" seam ledge since I saw your video. I would have the weirdest looking seams. Now I'm proud of all of my 1/4" seams that never fail me.
Well...I went to the Dollar store. At 70, I already have a few things for short cuts and aids and when using sewing weights came to my attention I thought about what other than buying 'sewing weights'. There was the perfect answer: Dollar Store giant erasers. They are 6 oz. each and 5" by a shy 2" and come in 4 colors. And for those bigger projects and working on the floor I bought an old bacon iron in perfect shape. That's gonna help my quilts stay put while I work/walk around them. Buying products called 'weights' starts at several dollars each in groups of 4. If the composition of the eraser is questioned a person can always put them in a cloth sleeve or glue cloth to them. Personally imho, the naked eraser is just fine.
I LOVE your videos. I love your creativity in your presentation and also your candid approach to sewing, organizing, and "getting real" with sewing problems, slumps, and ruts. I love your hair, your glasses, your voice and seriously, I think you are adorable. Thank you for helping us sew better, "iron" better, be better, and entertaining us. From a BIG fan!!!!
thank you so much for taking your time to do these. 10 years sewing and i have a business selling memory quilts, pillows and stuffed animals. these hacks are marvelous!!!
I come back and watch this video from time to time to refresh my memory. I love making the ledges. I think all of my rules have "blue" tape on them that I move every time I am doing repetitive cutting. Thanks Karen for this fun tip.
Oh my!! Such a simple solution, layered masking tape?! I have several machines, but the one I use the most is my little cheapie machine for sewing blocks, triangles etc.. so it does not have a quilting table that can attach. So I often have to resew that end edge as it runs under the feed dogs. That "ledge" will solve that! I will try ALL your tape ideas! BTW- for comments on tape residue, goof off works. But the main one is don't leave the tape on, I do the tape idea on ruler, I simply take tape off after around 3 days and redo tape. I use $1 store masking tape, works great.I have been using on layer tape on rulers, but with your idea of "bumping against edge" I will start putting 3. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing all your videos, and taking TIME OUT of your quilting to help us. :) HUGS!!!
Loved the video and learned 2 new tips. First I didn’t now it comes in color and LOL my husband is a carpenter and he gets the tape for me as he goes to Home Depot all the time! So that alone will make it easier than the tan tape i have been using. So going to check it out. I also use the tape when i set my blocks out getting ready to sew the rows together. First so I don’t forget... always fold one back so its easy to remove. Let’s say I have a quilt setting that is 12 blocks in width by 14 blocks in length of 4 across and 6 down. NOW for the tape. As I stack the rows (Unit 1 ONLY) I put A1 at the top left corner of the first stack, A2 at the top of the second stack on the left corner using the tape that has the corner folded back. On to the second across unit... that is B1, etc. Down to the second row of units I would then be using D1, etc. TAKE A PICTURE FIRST. This way I can go to the machine and always have all the blocks just the way I want them. So easy to use and I actually only need a scrap of the tape. Thanks again for the video.
We must be twins separated at birth. I can’t quilt without masking tape. My favorite use for it is to label my blocks with their position and orientation when I’ve laid out my top. You can’t get confused about which block goes where! Also, tip for trimming HSTs: trim them BEFORE you cut them open. You can still use the masking tape to “catch” the seam on the wrong side of the units if your ruler is an odd size. But by trimming them before pressing them open, you only need to trim two edges, not four.
Karen, I have just started quilting and I am so grateful I found your videos. And yes, my 1st quilt was 100 x 100" 🤣😂 Also, we lived in Poert Credit and Burlington ON for 15 years. I WISH I HAD KNOWN YOU THEN! We now live in Rhode Island. Again THANK YOU!!!!
I have been quilting and learning for decades. I am amazed at the simple things that I still don’t know, and delighted when I run across them. I appreciate this video! Will put these ideas to use immediately.
Thanks for the great tips. They will be very helpful. I have a piece of tape next to my machine indicating when I last oiled my machine and replaced my needle. No guessing then.
@@LaydeeLia I can't tell you how long my needle's been on--probably at least a hundred hours, and it sews just fine. I never change mine unless it's obvious that it needs to be!
I love it! I will definitely be using your masking tape of ideas, thank you so much! I love things that are practical and don’t cost all my retirement money to get!
Oh! I always lament that I can't quilt because I can't cut straight OR sew straight. LOVED the idea of building a "ledge" with tape as a guide to run up against. Thank you so much!!!!
Hello, yes my mind wanders too and I always end up with something that resembles a EKG. Your sewing ledge is fantastic, hitting the dollar store tomorrow. Really enjoying your posts.
Taping the quilt to the wall is pure genius! I have several quilts that need to be spray basted but have stayed in my to-do pile for lack of horizontal space for laying them out. I will definitely be giving this tip a try.
When I watched the wall part first thing I thought was how cool would it be to mount a thin piece of metal to the wall large enough for quilt projects and then put everything up with strong magnets? Granted, few people can dedicate a wall to such a thing but I wonder.
LOL! I'm gonna watch this again and make a list to keep handy so I use all your suggestions. I'm a new subscriber and I've seen you refer to this masking tape video. Now I'm wondering why I didn't go strait to it. Guess I better look at the pressing one next! I love you Karen. You speak my language and understand my challenges better than I do. I've gotten all my UFOs done since lockdown. Thanks for the motivation and education. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs!
If I'm at a workshop or someplace with no wastebasket handy, I'll take a strip of tape, do a backward curl with sticky side out to form a circle, and place it on the table and flatten it near my machine. Sticky side on bottom holds it in place, sticky side on top easily grabs cut threads, including itsy-bitsy seam-ripped threads, to contain mess. It keeps threads from migrating and sticking to projects. At end of day just pull tape up and find a wastebasket.
Caryl Laubach I like that. I'm a neatnik and old fashioned and would hate to make a mess at someone's center. Thanks for sharing that. Love your tips.🤗
Wish I could take credit for the idea, but think I read about it about 18 years ago. Use it at home too on days when I can't seem to hit the wastebasket.
@@caryllaubach8432 ... Mom gave me the idea of taping a small brown paper bag; lunch bag to the table where I usually drop my threads. Voila... already in the trash. lol
I’m brand new to quilting. I’m reluctant to get started. Lol I know that I can do it and will have a lot of fun once I do start. Thanks for all your videos. I’m subscribed and will do my best! 🌺
Oh, I love these tips! I’ve been embroidering on my machine for the past 15 years. I’ve been quilting for five I just came upon your your videos, and I’ve learned more from your tricks of the trade. Thank you so much for sharing.
Oh I love the wall hack! I've always used tape to keep my backing taut on my kitchen floor as I layer it. I'm going to scope out a wall to try next time!
Hi this is good and not expensive and instead to buy and buy and having no more money. Well your idea keep or money in or pockets Thanks And buy the way I just don’t understand why people give a thumbs dow. Why !! If you don’t like it well just find something else, don’t need to give a thumb down. Anyway i like it and i think you have good ideas Miss Thank you Sofie 🌹 Sorry for my bad English I’m french ☺️
Thank you so much for all your quilting tips. As a beginner I so appreciate your experience and advice. By the way your Colour Series was so well put together. As a artist I know how important colour is but with quilting and all the intricate patterns it can get complicated. Love and hugs xx
Brilliant, simply brilliant. I though I used masking tape a lot now, guess Santa needs to know to pop a few more rolls in my stocking this year. Thank you so much Karen. Darlene Nova Scotia
Karen, I am about to teach quilting at a local shop for the first time ever. I want you to know that i'll be using some of your tips and will also be providing your Just Get It Done site as a reference. I hope you get more subscribers. Your techniques are terrific, and they're my second favorite part of your videos. Your mindset for quick solutions and jovial attitude are my favorites. Many thanks.
The colorful, low tack masking tape that comes in different widths is also called painter's tape. You can find it in the paint section of most department stores or in housepaint stores, and some craft stores. Awesome stuff!
So brilliantly simple! Wish I had watched this BEFORE I tried to teach a friend who had never made a quilt block before! I knew about the tape, BUT building the ledge-thats the ticket!! Thank you.
WOW….I'm buying masking tape tomorrow.....I almost never sew a straight line even with a 1/4" foot for quilting. I am excited to try this...thanks for sharing! Take care, Ann
Thanks for posting this. There were a few hacks that I haven't known. I love using the 1/4" width tape in hand quilting. It gives me very precise lines with out marking. I also love that when the tape comes off, the cat hair (that always seems to land on the quilt I am working on) , comes off with the tape.
Love the ledge idea on th HST thank you! Subscribed. When cutting my 2 1/2 inch strips (Jelly roll), I use masking tape at the 2 1/2, 5 inch and if you have a 8 inch mark at 7 1/2, easy and faster cutting instead of struggling to see each time I cut, easy on these old eyes.
browsing history I hope you’re enjoying it! I have been quilting for about 12 years and boy do I learn new stuff all the time. Such a process, but once you gift your handmade quilt to a special someone it’s all worth it 😍 Happy quilting
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Karen, girl LISTEN! I don’t know if you will ever read this or respond, but LET ME TELL YOU!!! I bought my sewing machine eleven months ago and have been struggling to get these 1/4” seam things. I used your tape “ledge”, and voila! I started sewing so my mom and I would have projects to work on together, but she just passed away. Now when I am sewing I can think about her and this hack I could have shared with her. I’m still working on learning things, but I think my mother would have been proud of the progress I have made. I already made my first quilt which was crooked, but came out great! Now I’m working on a log cabin quilt for my elderly father. He is going to love it. Thank you so much! 😊
So glad you can use this. It's one of my favourites
You do a great job on your tutorials! No filler useless dribble, just good ideas.
I never thought of hanging my quilt sandwich up to baste it! What a clever idea!
Hello Peggy... How are you doing today.?
And I hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
Since my son found your programs. My sewing for my quilts has improved drastically. My points even match consistently lol. Thank you
Excellent
Just have to tell you your masking tape trick to keep a 1/4 seam accurately changed my ENTIRE QUILTING EXPERIENCE! Holy cow!! THANK YOU!!
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I’m learning a lot of great tips. Thank you 🙏.
Just love this video! I've watched at least three times already, but every once in a while I just need to watch it again ...
Well done. Great tips. 💕💕
I was watching this with my 10 yr old daughter and she is now so encouraged by the ledge, she is excited to quilt again.
Awww love it!
You are a quilting genius!!! thank you for these!
ok the "fudge " really got me laughing hard , and I needed that , I thank you.
WOW! You are a critical thinker! Thank you for sharing these problem solving ideas. Great work!
I ❤️ the 1/4 inch hack. You just upped my quilting game.
Gee whiz Lady, you are a GENIUS !!! I love your videos.
sewing ledge...mind blown...thank you!
Thanks for watching
Great tips! Also you can use a strip of painters tape to pull all those tiny threads out after using a seam ripper instead of picking them out one by one
Now that’s a great tip!
omg life changing!
Oh, thank you! As a new quilter, Jack and I spend a lot of time together. 😂
The sewing ledge!! YES! My biggest issue, not sewing a straight line. But your ironing video, what a game changer! I keep looking for one about cutting, my pieces often are not all exactly the same size! Ugh. Man did I learn a lot in the masking tape and ironing videos. You're awesome!!! Thank you, you have lowered my anxiety about quilting and made me believe I CAN do it right! Pressing on....
It could be your mat vs your ruler. Always measure with the same one. Compare your ruler to the mat markings, they are not always the same. Rulers get worn down on the cutting edge, and become off just a smidge. Measure all your cuts with one or the other and see if that helps.
Thank you. I'll remember that one.@@nancy9478
I took your idea of making a ledge on your ruler for HSTs and used it on my 60° triangle for cutting out a bajillion of them for a 3D quilt!! It was a lifesaver!!
Your a true quilting professor 🥰🤟🏼❣️💖💫✨❣️
A VERY BIG THANK YOU!! Xx
After retiring 4 years ago I started quilting. So I regard myself as a beginner. All your tips are wonderful and I apply them diligently. So, I am adding you to my "genius pool." I luv luv luv your way of presenting your videos. (And I would love to have you as my neighbor.) Lots of love from South Africa.
+Maretha Pirow Thank you so much
I have just dashed into the garage and retrieved my roll of masking tape! Yay - great hacks! Thank you :-)
This is such brilliant advice! I just started learning how to sew and quilt with my new sewing machine, and just found your channel. You are one of THE BEST TEACHERS I’ve found. Your clear, no-nonsense, humorous, and very practical teaching style with a twinkle in your eye just makes me understand so easily. The graphics showing where to cut is extremely helpful. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge !!
Great tips. Thanks!!!! ✌🏻❤
I love your channel....so glad I found you. Great ideas with masking tape and I love your Dollar store hacks. Now I need to make some squares. Lol
Hello Lucy... How are you doing today.?
And I hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
I label my sewing machine, and foot pedal cords with masking, or painters tape since I use three different machines in my cabinet at different times. I leave the cords plugged into the power source, and tape the foot pedal and power cord together when I’m switching them out, and use more tape to “hang”them inside the cabinet when not in use. You could hang them this way if you are using a table, or whatever your set up is. Time to switch them out, they are right at hand! Easy peasy!
+Liz Hereld_Bettie's Mom good ones
That sewing ledge is GENIUS!!!
It's pretty darn handy
E schaefer I agree
I am teaching myself to use s sewing machine and I can never get a very straight line... thanks
It sure beats the cost of one of those specialty rulers with a "ledge" ($25+ !).
Instead of the tape I use sticky notes. They are already lined up and you can just decide how thick you want your ledge. So easy to replace also! 😘
Just saying. YOU ROCK!!! Thank you for sharing 👩🏻💼Caroline
Can I just say! You have amazing affordable ways to do things, and nothing about it looks cheap or tacky when completed. Many thanks!
OMG!!! You are my New Best Friend and I am a follower till the end of time!!! You have showed me soo many new hacks for quilting!! Thank you! Thank you ! Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️
On some of the “ledge” uses you can simply make a small cut into your roll across the width of the tape, peel off those several layers, and put them on your machine bed, the underside of your hst ruler, etc. Much easier than trying to line up the edges on all those pieces of tape! Thanks for all the great tips!
Kathy Marlowe I’ve done this with 1/4” masking tape.
That's genius !
I'm a new quilter and cattywampous is the name of all my stitches 😊. I'm a work in progress and I'm not mad about. I will use these hacks!
Great tip Kathy
And i hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
There are 4 videos I have watched many times and will watch many more. All are yours Karen. Masking tape tips, Straight sewing, it is harder than you think, Half square triangles how to make them perfect every time and Ironing techniques which work. I wish I had seen the last one before I spent $120 on fabric which I ironed damp and scued them up. Now I know but I still watch them before every new project. Thank you from Christine ( patchworking for 8 months) in Australia.
That is the trick. One should revisit the basics before every project. As our skill level improves, you can apply the technique different ways and experiment with others and find the way that works best for you.
I have been re-visiting some of your past videos, and I came across this one. I recently found a use for empty-or almost empty-wide masking tape rolls. I wrap the binding around the rolland tape or pin it in place. It keeps the binding flat and neatly stored. I then take a strip of fabric through the roll, and use a safety pin to fasten it to the flimsy, quilt sandwich, or quilted project, so it is always kept with the quilt in its various stages.
Thanks, and Stay Well!
Muskoka ON🇨🇦
Good one 👍
I have been using the 1/4" seam ledge since I saw your video. I would have the weirdest looking seams. Now I'm proud of all of my 1/4" seams that never fail me.
It's too bad we can't press a multi thumbs up! Such ingenious ideas. So simple, but so helpful! Thank you!
That's ok! We can keep pressing yours and they magically go up!!!
OMG I have been quilting for over 25 years. Today I learned something new. Thank You, Thank You Thank You.
You are honestly the quilting gramma I never had. I'm learned SO MUCH from you. I can't thank you enough!
Well...I went to the Dollar store. At 70, I already have a few things for short cuts and aids and when using sewing weights came to my attention I thought about what other than buying 'sewing weights'. There was the perfect answer: Dollar Store giant erasers. They are 6 oz. each and 5" by a shy 2" and come in 4 colors. And for those bigger projects and working on the floor I bought an old bacon iron in perfect shape. That's gonna help my quilts stay put while I work/walk around them. Buying products called 'weights' starts at several dollars each in groups of 4. If the composition of the eraser is questioned a person can always put them in a cloth sleeve or glue cloth to them. Personally imho, the naked eraser is just fine.
I LOVE your videos. I love your creativity in your presentation and also your candid approach to sewing, organizing, and "getting real" with sewing problems, slumps, and ruts. I love your hair, your glasses, your voice and seriously, I think you are adorable. Thank you for helping us sew better, "iron" better, be better, and entertaining us. From a BIG fan!!!!
Sharon Cooper I also love that you don’t have those intimidatingly long and perfect fingernails that other tutors have!
I totally wanted to say the exact same things! Thank you.
Excellent tips. Creating the ledge makes it so much easier and faster.!
And I hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
thank you so much for taking your time to do these. 10 years sewing and i have a business selling memory quilts, pillows and stuffed animals. these hacks are marvelous!!!
Thank you
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Hello Kirsta... How are you doing today.?
And hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
Brilliant, thank you. The sewing ledge is definitely going into immediate use.
I come back and watch this video from time to time to refresh my memory. I love making the ledges. I think all of my rules have "blue" tape on them that I move every time I am doing repetitive cutting. Thanks Karen for this fun tip.
Hello Karen... How are you doing today.?
And I hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
Oh my!! Such a simple solution, layered masking tape?! I have several machines, but the one I use the most is my little cheapie machine for sewing blocks, triangles etc.. so it does not have a quilting table that can attach. So I often have to resew that end edge as it runs under the feed dogs. That "ledge" will solve that! I will try ALL your tape ideas! BTW- for comments on tape residue, goof off works. But the main one is don't leave the tape on, I do the tape idea on ruler, I simply take tape off after around 3 days and redo tape. I use $1 store masking tape, works great.I have been using on layer tape on rulers, but with your idea of "bumping against edge" I will start putting 3. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing all your videos, and taking TIME OUT of your quilting to help us. :) HUGS!!!
You are brilliant! Just found you and I am gonna binge your channel. I’m in love 😍 with these amazingly simple hacks!
I love all your videos. They are fast, but full of great information. Keep going. I'm a fan!
I just trimmed down 80 HST’s using your tape on the ruler trick. Worked like a charm! Thanks!!
This was the best advice ever.
What is 80 HST's, please and thank you.
SWANYAWN HST stands for half square triangles 😁
Hello Colleen... How are you doing today.?
And I hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
Priceless hack!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Loved the video and learned 2 new tips. First I didn’t now it comes in color and LOL my husband is a carpenter and he gets the tape for me as he goes to Home Depot all the time! So that alone will make it easier than the tan tape i have been using. So going to check it out. I also use the tape when i set my blocks out getting ready to sew the rows together. First so I don’t forget... always fold one back so its easy to remove. Let’s say I have a quilt setting that is 12 blocks in width by 14 blocks in length of 4 across and 6 down. NOW for the tape. As I stack the rows (Unit 1 ONLY) I put A1 at the top left corner of the first stack, A2 at the top of the second stack on the left corner using the tape that has the corner folded back. On to the second across unit... that is B1, etc. Down to the second row of units I would then be using D1, etc. TAKE A PICTURE FIRST. This way I can go to the machine and always have all the blocks just the way I want them. So easy to use and I actually only need a scrap of the tape. Thanks again for the video.
Great idea. I hope every gets to read it. Thanks for sharing
Wow, that is a great idea, thanks for sharing......mahalo from Hawaii 👍👍
AMAZING TIPS!!!! best tutorials, INTERESTING, clear, LOVE your presentation style,
We must be twins separated at birth. I can’t quilt without masking tape. My favorite use for it is to label my blocks with their position and orientation when I’ve laid out my top. You can’t get confused about which block goes where!
Also, tip for trimming HSTs: trim them BEFORE you cut them open. You can still use the masking tape to “catch” the seam on the wrong side of the units if your ruler is an odd size. But by trimming them before pressing them open, you only need to trim two edges, not four.
Ju
Love your ability to laugh at yourself.. we have all been there..
I have barely dipped my toe into the quilting waters, but these are great tips! Thank you.
Karen, I have just started quilting and I am so grateful I found your videos. And yes, my 1st quilt was 100 x 100" 🤣😂 Also, we lived in Poert Credit and Burlington ON for 15 years. I WISH I HAD KNOWN YOU THEN! We now live in Rhode Island. Again THANK YOU!!!!
Thats a biggie
I have been quilting and learning for decades. I am amazed at the simple things that I still don’t know, and delighted when I run across them. I appreciate this video! Will put these ideas to use immediately.
Thank you for watching.
These are s one great hacks for faster and easier sewing. Thank you.
Love the HST ledge w/o buying an expensive ruler!
thanks for watching
Great job. You are awesome. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the great tips. They will be very helpful.
I have a piece of tape next to my machine indicating when I last oiled my machine and replaced my needle. No guessing then.
That's a really good tip. ✋
when u last changed ur needle?!? I was told that a needle should be replaced after every 8 to 12 hours of sewing... ???
How often do you oil?
Once a month @@hopehope8116
@@LaydeeLia I can't tell you how long my needle's been on--probably at least a hundred hours, and it sews just fine. I never change mine unless it's obvious that it needs to be!
Love, love 💕 your videos Please keep them coming.
I love it! I will definitely be using your masking tape of ideas, thank you so much! I love things that are practical and don’t cost all my retirement money to get!
Hello Linda... How are you doing today.?
And I hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
Love the ledge! Great tips. Thanks!
Oh! I always lament that I can't quilt because I can't cut straight OR sew straight. LOVED the idea of building a "ledge" with tape as a guide to run up against. Thank you so much!!!!
It helps so much.
Fast, easy, and cheap are the best ideas
Hello, yes my mind wanders too and I always end up with something that resembles a EKG. Your sewing ledge is fantastic, hitting the dollar store tomorrow. Really enjoying your posts.
Don’t forget to watch my dollar store video too
Love the ledge! #2 is awesome.
Dude, I might get that quilt done that I started and never finished 6 years ago!
Thank you!!!! Your 5 layer ledge trick was a Total game changer!!!
Hello I am so blessed to have found your videos...they are so wonderful!!
Elizabeth Cassin amen to that!
Love all you tips, tricks, and hacks!
Taping the quilt to the wall is pure genius! I have several quilts that need to be spray basted but have stayed in my to-do pile for lack of horizontal space for laying them out. I will definitely be giving this tip a try.
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Judy Baker how did it go for you?
@@xino_z I have to confess that I haven't tried it yet but still plan to.
When I watched the wall part first thing I thought was how cool would it be to mount a thin piece of metal to the wall large enough for quilt projects and then put everything up with strong magnets? Granted, few people can dedicate a wall to such a thing but I wonder.
I use masking tape to tape it to the floor instead of the wall.
LOL! I'm gonna watch this again and make a list to keep handy so I use all your suggestions. I'm a new subscriber and I've seen you refer to this masking tape video. Now I'm wondering why I didn't go strait to it. Guess I better look at the pressing one next! I love you Karen. You speak my language and understand my challenges better than I do. I've gotten all my UFOs done since lockdown. Thanks for the motivation and education. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs!
If I'm at a workshop or someplace with no wastebasket handy, I'll take a strip of tape, do a backward curl with sticky side out to form a circle, and place it on the table and flatten it near my machine. Sticky side on bottom holds it in place, sticky side on top easily grabs cut threads, including itsy-bitsy seam-ripped threads, to contain mess. It keeps threads from migrating and sticking to projects. At end of day just pull tape up and find a wastebasket.
Excellent idea
Caryl Laubach I like that. I'm a neatnik and old fashioned and would hate to make a mess at someone's center. Thanks for sharing that. Love your tips.🤗
Wish I could take credit for the idea, but think I read about it about 18 years ago. Use it at home too on days when I can't seem to hit the wastebasket.
@@caryllaubach8432 ... Mom gave me the idea of taping a small brown paper bag; lunch bag to the table where I usually drop my threads. Voila... already in the trash. lol
@@smallfootprint2961 If you're wearing quilting gloves, threads sometimes stick to them--the sticky pulls them off. Bag helps also.
By far the most informative video yet!!!!! THANK-YOU!!!!!
I’m brand new to quilting. I’m reluctant to get started. Lol I know that I can do it and will have a lot of fun once I do start. Thanks for all your videos. I’m subscribed and will do my best! 🌺
Hello princess... How are you doing today.?
And I hope you do stay safe to the pandemic over there.?
Oh, I love these tips! I’ve been embroidering on my machine for the past 15 years. I’ve been quilting for five I just came upon your your videos, and I’ve learned more from your tricks of the trade. Thank you so much for sharing.
Oh I love the wall hack! I've always used tape to keep my backing taut on my kitchen floor as I layer it. I'm going to scope out a wall to try next time!
It's a lot easier on the knees
I tacked a flannel backed tablecloth on my wall and it works great to arrange blocks before sewing them together
Hi this is good and not expensive and instead to buy and buy and having no more money.
Well your idea keep or money in or pockets
Thanks
And buy the way
I just don’t understand why people give a thumbs dow.
Why !! If you don’t like it well just find something else, don’t need to give a thumb down.
Anyway i like it and i think you have good ideas Miss
Thank you
Sofie
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Sorry for my bad English I’m french ☺️
Thank you so much for all your quilting tips. As a beginner I so appreciate your experience and advice. By the way your Colour Series was so well put together. As a artist I know how important colour is but with quilting and all the intricate patterns it can get complicated. Love and hugs xx
LOVE the ledge.
Brilliant, simply brilliant. I though I used masking tape a lot now, guess Santa needs to know to pop a few more rolls in my stocking this year. Thank you so much Karen.
Darlene
Nova Scotia
I'll be using #4 soon. Thanks !!
I use painters tape to cover up the sewing plate when I change the needle and/or to pick up a broken needle (don't ask why I figured this out)
Karen, I am about to teach quilting at a local shop for the first time ever. I want you to know that i'll be using some of your tips and will also be providing your Just Get It Done site as a reference. I hope you get more subscribers. Your techniques are terrific, and they're my second favorite part of your videos. Your mindset for quick solutions and jovial attitude are my favorites. Many thanks.
Thanks for your support
The colorful, low tack masking tape that comes in different widths is also called painter's tape. You can find it in the paint section of most department stores or in housepaint stores, and some craft stores. Awesome stuff!
I like that it comes in different colours
I love your attention to precision.
I love the idea of using the masking tape as a ledge instead of just a single layer, especially for the HSTs
Brenda M Thanks for watching. It makes the job so much easier.
YESSSSS!
will be pinning this hack for sure! thanks
Thank you. Love your masking tape ideas.
Love the tips, but also LOVE your personality and sense of humor! Subscribed! 🤗
Thank you....glad to have your aboard. 🙂
Yay! A sewing tip/tutorial video with good info and humor! Thank you!
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So brilliantly simple! Wish I had watched this BEFORE I tried to teach a friend who had never made a quilt block before! I knew about the tape, BUT building the ledge-thats the ticket!! Thank you.
Loved these painter tape hacks! Thank you!
WOW….I'm buying masking tape tomorrow.....I almost never sew a straight line even with a 1/4" foot for quilting.
I am excited to try this...thanks for sharing! Take care, Ann
BRAVO!, Karen. Loved your video. Very good in providing us with the excellent info we need without the chitchat.
Thanks for posting this. There were a few hacks that I haven't known. I love using the 1/4" width tape in hand quilting. It gives me very precise lines with out marking. I also love that when the tape comes off, the cat hair (that always seems to land on the quilt I am working on) , comes off with the tape.
Jen and Paul Martin lint and hair brush Great idea 💡
OMG I wish I had found this video years ago, it would have saved me so much frustration. :) Thank you sew much for sharing your knowledge!!
Awesome tips. My favorite is for the HST!
Wow, love that HST tape hack!
Love the ledge idea on th HST thank you! Subscribed.
When cutting my 2 1/2 inch strips (Jelly roll), I use masking tape at the 2 1/2, 5 inch and if you have a 8 inch mark at 7 1/2, easy and faster cutting instead of struggling to see each time I cut, easy on these old eyes.
i'm new to quilting and i just wanna say THANK YOU!!! excellent tips!!
browsing history I hope you’re enjoying it! I have been quilting for about 12 years and boy do I learn new stuff all the time. Such a process, but once you gift your handmade quilt to a special someone it’s all worth it 😍 Happy quilting