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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

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  • @chummyroo797
    @chummyroo797 8 месяцев назад +2

    Totally appreciate your honestly and humor. 😉

  • @denisemartin8871
    @denisemartin8871 9 месяцев назад +4

    I loved the comedic video! It was real related to us sewists/quilters/ fabric stashed and gadget hoarders! Keep laughing 😊

  • @wendyshill2
    @wendyshill2 2 месяца назад

    You’re so cute and funny. Made me belly laugh a couple of times this morning. Thanks for the raw, natural, self-deprecating view of stuff we go through life.

  • @sheilacarroll7143
    @sheilacarroll7143 Год назад +6

    I love your personality! 😃 You had me laughing when you were showing the Velcro part of the video! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Thank you for sharing the tips and for the laughs. It made my day! 😊🌹🦋

    • @ilovelucy7073
      @ilovelucy7073 10 месяцев назад +1

      I know ,I started laughing to and couldn’t stop 😂😂

  • @monicabartlett6112
    @monicabartlett6112 Год назад +2

    I am only 1 minute 17 seconds into this video and I can tell I am going to LOVE IT !

  • @DoonieFaye1950
    @DoonieFaye1950 Год назад +12

    Your videos are not only informative but they are so funny that I almost pee my pants. I litterly had to pause and run to the bathroom. Keep those videos coming!

    • @dancingstitches
      @dancingstitches  Год назад +2

      WEll, now you have made me laugh so hard I am running, or wait that's always!!!! That's the best!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • @Theneedleartnook
    @Theneedleartnook 2 месяца назад

    I LOVE that you didn’t edit that blooper out, it gave me a big laugh and it shows transparency and normalcy that must influencers lack. Thank you for that 😂❤

  • @nancya4179
    @nancya4179 10 месяцев назад +3

    I was laughing so hard at your “mishaps”, that would be me, every single time I tried to do anything! Your laugh is so contagious, I am rewinding to the beginning! New to this channel, I am staying.

  • @verilynsmith4181
    @verilynsmith4181 Год назад +1

    I love that you laugh at yourself! You are so much fun!

  • @SusanRichtarcik
    @SusanRichtarcik Год назад +5

    just found your channel. so excited. I will be watching for more video's. Thank you

  • @Stitching_grandma
    @Stitching_grandma Год назад +17

    Just a note about using spit to remove blood stains, it has to be spit from the person whose blood is in the fabric. It does not work if I was to use my spit on your blood.

    • @sandybruce9092
      @sandybruce9092 Год назад +2

      Yep! This is absolutely,correct. I used this tip for many years and it really does work. Just has to be personal spit!!!

    • @madonnaabbott7231
      @madonnaabbott7231 Год назад +4

      A qtip with a dab of peroxide also removes blood quite well

    • @ceriacho8560
      @ceriacho8560 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, your own blood can be removed with your own spit, just remember to put a soft cloth to dab at it so the blood will not spread too far out into the fabric. You can wash the fabric in cold water maybe two times, just let it air dry so that the stain will not set. I also tried the yellow "Awesome" spray from the Dollar Tree, it works just as well. Again, let your fabric air dry in case there's trace amount of blood still in the fabric, wash again and your clothes will be good as before. I tried these methods and it works for me. Nosebleeds, cuts, etc. Hope this helps. 🌺❤️🙂

    • @nancy9478
      @nancy9478 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@ceriacho8560a nurse told me to use peroxide. Works like a charm.

  • @tearose3763
    @tearose3763 Год назад +3

    you are the only thing getting me through this night....ty for your adorable fun living humor ❤❤❤🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @peggyavilez8848
    @peggyavilez8848 Год назад +6

    You always make laugh. Helpful things that will come in handy. Thank you!!

  • @JoanHosaka
    @JoanHosaka Год назад +4

    A tip for the tomato pincushion that I learned from a sewing instructor years ago. With a pen, label the top of the each division of the tomato with the "size" of sewing needles - 10, 12, 14, 16, etc. If you only use a size 16 for a half- hour of sewing and you need to change needles, place the #16 in its pincushion quadrant. Next time you need a 16, there it is. Sometimes, I even add a small post-it to the needle telling me how long I used it. This works more for sewers of garments or people who do mending or alterations where they work with multiple types of fabric. It saves you money!
    I'm 82 years old and I remember when there weren't specialty needles. We used one needle for everything!

  • @katielove9932
    @katielove9932 10 месяцев назад +1

    You are so funny and entertaining. I couldn't help but laugh at what was happening. Thanks for the fun!

  • @cindymaziol1170
    @cindymaziol1170 Год назад +5

    I had a rocking chair pin cushion thread holder like yours 60 years ago!!

    • @katielove9932
      @katielove9932 10 месяцев назад

      I did too, and I'm sorry I got rid of it.

  • @donnacocanour5062
    @donnacocanour5062 Год назад +6

    As our six children came along, our two bedroom house became a little crowded. My multi talented husband divided the basement into five bedrooms, a bathroom and a food storage room. As the children grew up and got married, we repurposed their bedrooms. My sweetheart claimed one room for his office, and I claimed a nice, cozy bedroom for my sewing/craft room. When that room was built, some wonderful floor to ceiling shelves were built into about a third of one wall. They are wonderful for storing my labeled plastic shoeboxes beading boxes and various crafting supplies. I also have floor to ceiling book shelf for sewing books and genealogy. I have inherited my grandfather’s 5’ wide and 3’ deep desk with its center drawer and the drawers below the desktop on each side. My full size filing cabinet sits next to the desk, and I have several sets of plastic drawers. All of these do a good job of providing organized storage for my needs. The large desktop makes a great sewing desk too. I hope this answers the question of how I store all of my labeled plastic shoeboxes and sewing and craft supplies in a small room (about 7’ by 9’ ?). I really enjoy that cozy room.
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  • @kathleenvallance4513
    @kathleenvallance4513 Год назад +3

    Who knew? Brilliant idea using the selvedge to match, incredible hint, thank you

  • @geraldinehobson2704
    @geraldinehobson2704 8 месяцев назад +1

    I've just watched this video and have never seen your videos before. Your sense of humor made this video informative as well as fun.😊😊 I'm in the USA

  • @Carolmaizy
    @Carolmaizy Год назад +5

    I use dollar store foam board and batting scraps to make my own mini design boards. I have large ones for chain piecing multiple block sections, and smaller ones to hold an entire block. When empty, they stand up or stack nicely.

    • @Mitziquilter
      @Mitziquilter 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes very good advice. I have made a few

  • @tonymaher-hu3so
    @tonymaher-hu3so Год назад +5

    Sue these tips are incredible, you are a wealth a sewing knowledge!!!! 🥰 thank you for sharing.

  • @susiea8116
    @susiea8116 5 месяцев назад

    You are so incredibly funny!! My husband and I really enjoyed your video. 😂 Thank you for making this so much fun.

  • @carolyndixon7263
    @carolyndixon7263 Год назад +1

    Hello from Idaho! Love your videos! My Sis used to work in a china store. The square boxes for dinner plates make great storage for large quilt blocks, no pizza stains, and I’ve had mine over 30 years now, very sturdy. Boxes for plate chargers are even larger.

  • @scoutmcgee6385
    @scoutmcgee6385 10 месяцев назад +2

    I just found you today. You just popped up I loved your ideas and found you very entertaining I will be watching your channel and I will subscribe

  • @mariafernandez6537
    @mariafernandez6537 Год назад +4

    You are great to watch! Loved those tips!

  • @sbrickett
    @sbrickett 11 месяцев назад +2

    Girl, you crack me up!

  • @turdofhurtles007
    @turdofhurtles007 Год назад +4

    Suzie thanks for another hilarious, informative video. I do use a lot of the things you recommend.

  • @sandybruce9092
    @sandybruce9092 Год назад +5

    That small tackle box knocked me out😄😄😄😄. But - I bought a fishing tackle box years ago at WalMart and this is what I use for many tools when I need to carry stuff. At least I can actually find some of my tools because of this box🥴🥴🥴😄😄👍👍👍

  • @Chericherry4
    @Chericherry4 Год назад +2

    Where have you been all my life!? Subscribing today!😊

  • @betford2
    @betford2 Год назад +1

    Love this! You are so real. 😂👍

  • @minahernandez814
    @minahernandez814 Год назад +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed your informative video….your sense of humor was a great bonus! 😊

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you take us through all these sewing tips and tricks too

  • @cathtaylor2771
    @cathtaylor2771 Год назад +2

    Love your videos, and your humour 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @chrissybennett6930
    @chrissybennett6930 Год назад

    You are very helpful. I love the fact that you have fun with this.

  • @elizabethquintanilla7258
    @elizabethquintanilla7258 Год назад +2

    Hank you for sharing, I like your videos.

  • @cmyers7807
    @cmyers7807 Год назад +4

    I agree with all the previous comments. I have started cleaning my sewing area. I have to limit myself couple hours a day. But your suggestions on storing items is great, and appreciated.

  • @sandracrosbie8468
    @sandracrosbie8468 Год назад +1

    What a great way to explore and share gadgets. The twirling thing really is for hanging socks or underwear on I always use them, because I dry my washing on the line in the fresh Irish air.
    I'm really delighted that you said about using a fleece backed table cloth for seeing the quilt blocks. I have asked on a few quilting videos how they managed to get the blocks to stay attached on a hanging background. But nobody answered. So now thanks to you, I will use the fleece backed table cloth that I bought last year and didn't use. Now it has a use.

  • @shirley1091
    @shirley1091 Год назад +1

    You r 2 funny. Thank you for the humor!

  • @AngeVPV
    @AngeVPV Год назад +3

    You made me smile!

  • @margaretkent5907
    @margaretkent5907 Год назад +2

    Hi from niagara, just want to let you know that i really enjoyed your videos, loved your sense of Humour.. i do enjoy being silly sometimes and I’m looking forward to more videos 2:50 😅.

  • @helendroumtsekas3251
    @helendroumtsekas3251 Год назад +3

    I stumbled on your video while watching something else. There in the top right corner I see your video and I’m thinking where do I know you from. Aha, Dancing Stitches. I watched your video and loved it and your humour. My suggestion if someone does appliqué, used and washed dryer sheets are free and lightweight and readily available. They must be washed before using for turning under appliquéd pieces. I use mine many times in the dryer because the softener chemical applied to the sheets does not get completely used and when I turned a piece and pressed it the chemical stained the fabric.

  • @joandobrijevic7572
    @joandobrijevic7572 Год назад +3

    Love your videos - so natural and funny - along with some great tips! Keep it up. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @jago4673
    @jago4673 Год назад +6

    Love your suggestions and your humor when things don't seem to go right when filming. Suggestions: Use a pool noodle to roll up quilt project or finished quilt for storage. Cover the noodle in a cotton sleeve before placing quilt on it. Also use a dish drying mat under sewing machine or serger to reduce movement and noise. Dollar tree has small stackable organizing drawers which are great for storing bobbins so you can see the colors.

  • @jogordon8105
    @jogordon8105 4 месяца назад

    I just came across this video, and I must tell you, I laughed so hard! I had to subscribe to this channel. I don't even know if you're still putting out videos because I haven't checked! I sure hope so.

  • @anncantlin9710
    @anncantlin9710 Год назад +1

    I taped the flannel backed tablecloth to my glass sliding doors for my design wall, works great 👍

  • @joygross
    @joygross Год назад +1

    Thank you for another great video and the laughs. ❤

  • @brendas3998
    @brendas3998 2 месяца назад

    I found the Closet Essentials Hanging Travel Bag. Comes with a medal hanger, three compartments on the top, two in the middle and two full length ones on the bottom. I just bought it but am going to use it. I got excited when I saw it. Dollar Tree

  • @cj6337
    @cj6337 Год назад +1

    Hi Susie Thank you for sharing your tips. I use Self Adherent Bandages for wrapping around my thread spools to keep the thread from unwinding. I love that I can cut it to size for the different spool sizes I have.
    I also bought tape dispensers and use them to hold my washi tape. I hot glued the tape dispensers to a clip board ( 4 total) and hang on the wall for easy access. I like to you the washi tape for marking seam allowances, pattern or machine. Love to see more dollar store tips. Thank you again Susie

  • @Stitcher_in_MD
    @Stitcher_in_MD 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for all the great tips! Looking forward to your next episode!

  • @swarovski1960
    @swarovski1960 2 часа назад

    hilarious and informative.

  • @violet2048
    @violet2048 Год назад +7

    I like to save the strips of selvedge for tying up my tomatoe vines and sweet peas. I use pizza boxes lined with scrap felt or warm and natiral, it keeps my pre-cut pieces organized and lets me display the blocks in the lid. Add a little ribbon to the edge of the lid and bottom so you can stand the lid up and follow along with your blocks. I don't store them for future use because there may be acid in the paper and it will yellow and can deteriorate the fabric.

  • @patcollier449
    @patcollier449 7 месяцев назад

    look forward to more videos

  • @Carolmaizy
    @Carolmaizy Год назад

    Great information here, and your humorous delivery makes it lots of fun to watch. First time watching and new subscriber!

  • @karenfranson8890
    @karenfranson8890 Год назад

    “Bob your uncle”?? Never heard that one.
    BTW I’m so glad you left in the “blooper” near the beginning of this video, with the rolls of velcro and the sewing foot/
    knee pedal! 😂
    Please keep this educational and entertaining videos coming…❤

    • @karenfranson8890
      @karenfranson8890 Год назад

      Oops, “These” videos, not just “this video coming!”😊

  • @deborahlunsford6983
    @deborahlunsford6983 Год назад +3

    😂I enjoy your videos. Love the tips. I would love to visit your store. Not so sure however, about usine dryer lint😊

  • @nesiemac7625
    @nesiemac7625 10 месяцев назад

    I just happened upon your video and I love it. You kept my attention.😂😂😂😂. I am in New Orleans and am going to look for the spinnie thingy😂😂😂😂😂

  • @stephaniemehrenberg3981
    @stephaniemehrenberg3981 Год назад

    You are a hoot. Pls keep making videos

  • @kaysmyth7099
    @kaysmyth7099 Год назад +1

    Your refreshing glad to find your channel

  • @ragingsmirk68
    @ragingsmirk68 Год назад

    I am a scrappy quilter. I use the clear boxes to store scraps by color. They live on the top shelf of the closet. I use a Rubbermaid trash can with flappy lid for throwing leftover scraps into. I cut scraps occasionally during a movie. Use a cat litter box from the dollar store for my current project. At the dollar store is small rug that I under my sewing machine to keep from moving. Small plastic boxes store used rotary blades - safe for trash. At JoAnn's I buy small plastic locking containers to store misc tools, pins, needles. If you can find old wooden quilt racks - they are helpful next to your machine to hang your quilting strips during project.

  • @jonnaosborne1832
    @jonnaosborne1832 Год назад +3

    Dryer lint + TP or paper towel rolls = excellent fire-starters

  • @tltsews
    @tltsews Год назад

    I love how down to earth you are. Love the info. Hi from North Carolina USA

  • @lynneclark5313
    @lynneclark5313 Год назад

    Great!! You could substitute a narrow putty knife for a plastic one to hold down the fabric before the iron. With the shipping drying thingy, you could hang a rod from your far-away ceiling and use the pants hanger and the spinner. Some dollar stores are available online. The Dollar Tree has a site. years ago, my father made canvas tarps and sidewalls, but no one had told him about washing it before waterproofing it. The rain came thru as a very fine mist. 🙂 I searched online and found a pincushion that was all emery. Tomatoes have a tendency to eat needles. Thanks for all the wonderful tips!

  • @paulacornelison243
    @paulacornelison243 Год назад +1

    I've been using full-size tackle boxes for 40 years.

  • @brendak5486
    @brendak5486 4 месяца назад

    Like your little 'dryer' for the lint, but I put mine inside a recycled tissue box. Sometimes I even put it inside a recycled tp or paper towel cardboard roll and my DH uses them for fire starters.

  • @74artgrrl
    @74artgrrl Год назад +1

    Where have you been all my life? Lol subscribed!

  • @26debsterdots
    @26debsterdots Год назад

    I have used a nail emery board for the little burs on our pins and needles. It does work

  • @marywise2014
    @marywise2014 Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing. So very I formative and love the humor.😅 The blue hanger with clips can be used to hang damp starched blocks and also out of the sewing room, your undie items you don't want to dry in the dryer.😊😊 I was told to use the heavy drop cloths as a batting. I washed to remove the drop cloth odor. Have not quilted yet, so unsure of the difficulty it may cause.

  • @heatherschimke4003
    @heatherschimke4003 Год назад +10

    Hello From Queensland Australia. I was watching your video and decided to tell you that I keep all my boxes on the shelving units along the wall in my sewing room. They are labeled with the size of the blocks that I have cut. It was the only way to use fabric from 20+ years ago. I have just now finished cutting the fabric from 1.5-inch to 6-inch squares and they are all in separate boxes. Since we do not have a dollar store here in my area I would like to tell you what I found at one of our cheap shops, I found a planter-type stand with rubber on the bottom side that I now use for my sewing pedal. It stops everything from moving and my foot fits it perfectly, so no more hunting it ll around the floor. It stays in one place now and I am happy about that.
    🐱🐱
    🪡

  • @cjpsisco
    @cjpsisco Год назад +2

    You can use your stove grate the one on the top to rest a hot iron on.

  • @lesleygilbert1945
    @lesleygilbert1945 Год назад +4

    Thanks for some great tips and for making me laugh 😆 still watching from England... Never heard the tomato story before so thanks for the history lesson as well

  • @christy-lynnwhite9599
    @christy-lynnwhite9599 8 месяцев назад

    I get decorative boxes from dollar general with magnetic buttons for each of my projects

  • @susanbrown7788
    @susanbrown7788 Год назад +7

    Yes, I'm still laughing...I particularly liked the dryer lint, NOT. I had a "spinning thingy" about 35 or more years ago (I'm old) you wondered about. I used it to hang lingerie to dry. Not fancy stuff just bras etc. Since I have 2 daughters it came in very handy. I needed some humor today so once again I say THANK YOU and keep the videos coming!

    • @dancingstitches
      @dancingstitches  Год назад +1

      Well thank you so much! I love the idea of spinning underweary things! I think it could be used outside as a whirlagig.. I think that's what they are called for garden decorations!

  • @shirley1091
    @shirley1091 Год назад +1

    I’m subscribing just to get the laughs!

  • @anainmazatlan
    @anainmazatlan 9 месяцев назад

    You're quite the comedian!😅

  • @mjp5129
    @mjp5129 Год назад +3

    Harbor Freight has the magnetic dishes for pretty cheap.

  • @anncantlin9710
    @anncantlin9710 Год назад +1

    I put shelves on my wall, label the boxes and stack them, 3inch high

  • @eileenmeyers6080
    @eileenmeyers6080 Год назад +5

    I buy Styrofoam boards and cut them into 8 equal pieces. I use them to wrap my large pieces of fabric on. It works great. You can buy special boards to use, but the Styrofoam works just as well and a LOT cheaper.

  • @beckyd712
    @beckyd712 Год назад

    LOL! I have larger plastic tubs full of "shoe box" containers.
    It helps if you can see into the containers and you label them well.
    Tackle boxes work very well to store beads and findings.

  • @reneerails
    @reneerails 10 месяцев назад

    This was a very entertaining half hour. I almost scrolled past it on RUclips... so glad I watched. What is the solvent that removes the Frixion ink?

  • @annseabolt6645
    @annseabolt6645 10 месяцев назад

    I have some thread that I know is around 60 years old and I have used it with no problems. It came from my parent’s old country store so may be even older.

  • @wandasmith7146
    @wandasmith7146 10 месяцев назад

    Hello from Syracuse NY USA ❤

  • @margaretWestminster
    @margaretWestminster 2 месяца назад

    Ikea has many ideas regarding storage for limited space, it has everything you can think of.

  • @sewingSue
    @sewingSue Год назад +8

    If you go to a local pizza place and ask to buy a couple of boxes they will sell them to you.

  • @RainorShine1
    @RainorShine1 8 месяцев назад

    Another tip Suction cup bath handle use for ya rulers to push down or easier pick up

  • @colleentait-o3b
    @colleentait-o3b Год назад +1

    Hi from Australia, i started dressmaking when i was 15 and i'm now 70 and i to have used my own mouth fluid(spit) to remove my own blood from garments.

  • @glendasheaffer4459
    @glendasheaffer4459 Год назад

    The tiny ice cube tray of silicone could work as a no slide foot control pad.

  • @palrmo8972
    @palrmo8972 2 месяца назад

    I use the coloring hair brushes to clean my overlock machine

  • @sharonsaunders6507
    @sharonsaunders6507 Год назад

    My project boxes are on shoe shelves in the bottom of a closet. In the same closet, I hang my fabric that’s yardage on pant hangers. Then hang by line or by color.

  • @elizabethquintanilla7258
    @elizabethquintanilla7258 Год назад +1

    Dollar tree has onits hardware department some extendable magnet mirrors and stick to pick up needles and pins , definitely that department has many tools inexpensive

  • @audreyderby7638
    @audreyderby7638 Год назад

    I use the covers for design boards

  • @catherineaschenbrenner6270
    @catherineaschenbrenner6270 Год назад

    Will dryer sheets work for quilt foundation pieces

  • @marystanneart
    @marystanneart Год назад +2

    I use a mustache trimmer as a seamer and never cuts the fabric. The first time I tried a trimmer I stole it from my husband anything sacrficed for quilting.

    • @olajordan4270
      @olajordan4270 Год назад

      Please explain a “ seamer” and how the trimmer works with it. Thanks !

    • @marystanneart
      @marystanneart Год назад +1

      @@olajordan4270 Sorry I was saying the mustache trimmer is a great seam ripper.

  • @maureenhargrave3568
    @maureenhargrave3568 10 месяцев назад

    I I use old thread to baste. One way to use it up.

  • @palrmo8972
    @palrmo8972 2 месяца назад

    I carry a small tool box with sewing items in my car all the time. I do alterations, and there is always someone with items to alter.

  • @katherinewillfong9585
    @katherinewillfong9585 Год назад

    Thank you

  • @PennyManning2
    @PennyManning2 7 месяцев назад

    Maybe store over-sized stencil sheets in the pizza boxes.

  • @missusbeezley4398
    @missusbeezley4398 Год назад +2

    please dont shake your snipped threads outside, birds pick them up for nests, but because most of the threads have a polyester core, they dont break. These threads can get wrapped around baby bird necks, feet and wings, causing death and amputations. thanks, a bird rehabber.

  • @audreyderby7638
    @audreyderby7638 Год назад +2

    We have to be careful with magnetic pincushions around computerized sewing machines!

  • @lindaraines474
    @lindaraines474 11 месяцев назад

    I use peroxide on my scrubs and they all colored. No spots.

  • @pollyrees826
    @pollyrees826 9 месяцев назад

    I have a shelf above my bed and put my cases up there