My grandmother made me a quilt sometime before she passed away. That quilt is now approximately 70 years old. One of the blocks is pieced incorrectly. It is my favorite block in the quilt. I'm sure she shook her head when she found it. But it was made in love for a very small girl. She probably never dreamed it would still be in pristine condition after all these years. One of my most treasured items. I always say, if you want perfect, buy a quilt at Macy's.
I have a quilt that my mother made my older brother. They are both gone, and I discovered the quilt. It's quite lovely. My brother had a girlfriend who 'accidentally' spilled bleach on it. It's such a pretty quilt that I've kept. Now I can repair it. Thank you for this tutorial post.
@debcurry5775 my grandma made each of the 3 kids a quilt. My brother had a wife, that when they were divorcing, "took" his quilt. He didn't realize for a long time as he thought it was at mom's in the cedar chest.
Oh my goodness! Finding a mistake after the quilting is done is like a nightmare scenario! I probably would burst into tears 😭. So thank you for being humble enough to show that it can happen to the best of us, and how to fix when it does. Super useful, thank you thank you thank you!
Shame on me but I think I would have ignored the mistake! This week I realized how small the quilting community is. I was watching a tutorial that I stumbled upon of a quilter, living in England. She was talking about quilts and showing some quilts and then she mentioned how she enjoyed watching YOUR TUTORIALS. I thought that was so cool and I couldn't wait to share that story with you. You are a good teacher and I appreciate all your tutorials. Thank you!
Donna, you have now, officially, outdone yourself! I believe we are all “slack-jawed” in admiration! Obviously the most important key to tackling this monumental task is to STAY CALM! Easier typed than accomplished, right???!!! I have to say I would have just left it, I’m pretty sure. Thank you for this video and skills, Donna!
In my 35 years of making quilts, I've never seen anything like this. I've fixed blocks that were put in wrong, but never after the quilt is quilted! You are very brave! Thank you!
The lady who taught me to knit said every thing needed a mistake in it, because only Jesus is perfect. She’d knit a mistake in if she came to the end without having made one on accident. I’m impressed, Donna, I believe I’d have taken my knitting teachers advice on this, but I surely am impressed!!!
@@lisadunworth6144 That's sweet. I've heard that the Amish, who are amazing quilters, make one mistake in every quilt for the same reason: only God is perfect.
When you made that quilt I saw that block and was yelling at you to not quilt it yet. Then after it was quilted I didn't see the mistake and thought you had caught it. So glad you taught us how to fix something like that. I have a mistake like that on a quilt I made years ago and I now know how to fix it properly. Thank you!
Donna, in the ‘olden days’ there were guilds for various trades. You my dear would be the Guild Master for quilting. We, your loyal viewers would be your apprentices…of differing capabilities. You are head and shoulders the best on the internet. Oh, there are many ‘pretenders’ out there, but you are the real deal imo. I don’t recall ever seeing a video that demonstrated repairs on an already quilted quilt , much less an invisible repair! Kudos to your photographer. Is this your son? The shots were clear, and from just exactly the best angle. Bravo! The other point I want to make is that I was drawn to your videos from the start because of your obvious love of your craft, and you showed us all that you do not need the newest and best equipment… you draw lines with pencil or chalk, nothing expensive or fancy. You sew on a simple machine ( commercial but basic) . And the results are outstanding. Please pass a ‘Hi’ to Matt and the rest of your family. Matt’s hand cutting is also unheard of in this day and age. I know that times have been tough for everyone in the last three years. I hope you and your family have weathered the storm and will continue to thrive for many years to come. ❤❤❤
Yipes! How daunting this would be, but you made it seem doable. In my case I think I'd just call it an "unintentional customization" and back slowly away 😅
Agreed with Andree below, it sucks to find the wrong block at the very very end, and to take the time and not only fix it but to record and upload a complete video on how to fix it is just peak quality
Thank you Donna for once again teaching me something new. I live in GA but visited your shop at Grants Pass in September 2019 and will always remember you took time from your busy schedule to speak with me. Thank you for all you do to encourage quilting!!!
Brother has a new printer called PrintModa. For the torn fabric, you can scan the fabric that you need and print. Replace the torn piece. What a game changer in repairing old quilts.
A very professional tutorial that will help many quilters. Then there's the approach that Arne and Carlos have towards small mistakes in knitting. "It's not a problem."
Donna, I have always thought you were the best teacher on the tube, now you have taught people who have never repaired a quilt how to do that too. It is so important, not only to fix mistakes on a quilt but to be able to fix wear and tear on older quilts. Thanks again for being willing to teach quilters necessary skills to be great quilters. You are the best.
I have never seen anyone showing how to repair AND boy do you make it look easy. I’m definitely going to keep this video for future use! Thank you sooo much for showing how to repair a mistake. 🤗
Ditto!! WOW!! I have 35 years or more sewing experience and in just a few minutes, you have taught me so many sewing points to make a difficult job easier. I won't be afraid to attempt repairs on my quilts now, even if they have been longarm quilted. Thank you so much.
So awesome that you’re showing us how to do this! I’ve always wondered how to do this. Your channel is really the best - hands down the BEST! Thank you!!
I’d still be crying in the corner lol. Wow, I’m impressed it takes a brave person to put an unpicker to a quilt that’s actually been quilted and finished. Well done. It looks awesome
When I learned how to make quilts just over 50 years ago, I was taught by several Old Order Amish women and we did everything by hand, including the quilting. When starting to quilt with a new length of thread, the knot at the end was pulled through to the inside with the batting, and then you quilted until the thread got too short. At that time, you did not put a knot in the thread. You pushed the needle between the layers as far as you could, wiggling the needle a bit so the thread would really be caught up in the batting. Then you brought it back to the top and pulled gently to tighten the thread. Finally you just cut the thread close to the top of the quilt. The tiny thread tail would disappear into the batting, never to be seen again. For this repair, I would end the thread just a bit differently than Donna did. I would make that knot, but instead of cutting off the thread, I would insert the needle into the batting as far as I could go, then bring the needle up and snip off that thread. That way there would be no thread tail on top. I really did enjoy this tutorial. Thank you for showing us what to do!
Wow Donna you never cease to amaze me! You are such an amazing seamstress and quilter, and fabulous teacher , you teach step by step so we all can understand how , what and why your doing it and that helps so much so I thank you you have made me a much better quilter just watching your tutorials!! 💜💜💜💜
What a helpful procedure for quilters of all levels of experience. I really appreciate the care you take to repair your quilts. Also, it's nice to know that mistakes are OK and how to fix them if we want.
Once again you have made the impossible seem possible. Thank you, Donna for your clear tutorials that show us what to do and why. You really are the best teacher I have watched. Keep up the great work.
Thank you SOOO much for showing how to repair a quilt. I had a lady bring me a quilt that needed some repair, but since I had not done it before, I had to tell her that. She was good about it and thankfully found someone else to. SO, this video is very helpful, along with the use of snippers instead of Jack!! Thank you so much and happy quilting!
Donna, only you and your camera boy can show us the perfect angle for the repair that anybody could show us how to. Congratulations to you and your crowd.
Bless you, Donna, for your patience in fixing that error. It is nice to see how something like that can be done. Not sure I have the patience to take on such a task, but appreciate your demonstration and knowledge that it can be done with effort
Thank you, Donna!!! I was recently given a 100 year old quilt to repair! Your tips and techniques make me think I can repair it now!!! Thank you so much! From another Donna in Augusta, Maine.
This is incredibly skilful work, Donna. I would probably feel inclined to ignore the error, but if I did attempt a repair it would be by hand and it would be visible! You could work for a museum restoring old quilts and tapestries - this is so amazing. Xx
I have a blue log cabin quilt made by the Amish in southern Ohio. 😮had the misfortune of parts of it fading having moved to a new house and leaving for the winter. I didn’t understand the sun came in a window ACROSS the room and faded parts of my beautiful quilt and now I’ll have the knowledge to repair ! Thank you so much!
Wow. I can't believe you fixed that. And I really appreciate how you showed drawing in the quilting that you were going to redo. I also appreciate how you showed how to hide those knots and finish off the knots on top. Your skills are ace! You are amazing.
Donna, thank you so much for showing how to do this!!! First, I needed to know how to do this. I make quilting mistakes aplenty!!! But also, if you, who I think is the best quilter ever, can make mistakes then I feel less bad about my own. Thank you for making me a better quilter!!!
Donna i am so impressed with this repair. Really your skill and patience has gone up another bar. I have done many repairs and alterations in the clothing line and know the skill and patience it takes. But on a quilt …… you make it look way too easy. Thank you for this demonstration it is most appreciated 🌻
Oh my gracious! I come from a long line of quilters and have several ancient quilts that need repair & I've never quite figured out how to repair them. Now I know! Thank you so very much!!
My daughter just called last week telling if a treasured quilt that needs a block repaired. This video is just what I needed to help her. ❤ thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents.
Thank you!!! I'm a newish quilter and since watching this video I was able to repair/replace a triangle from a 35+-year-old quilt (sacrificed a coordinating pillow) and replace a square from a new top quilt without ripping the row completely out. Thank you again for showing me how.
Timing is everything! I have a quilt that was pieced by my great grandmother, and quilted by my grandmother (her daughter). It's a flower garden quilt and the entire work was by hand. All the center hexagons of the flowers was the same color and was a very lightweight cotton, and it is in shreds. 98% of the rest of the quilt is fine, there is one flower that I might replace the whole thing. I have gathered the fabrics and thread and gotten a template for the hexis (1" hexigons!) and now - thanks to your video - I know how to do what I need to do! THANK YOU - this quilt now has a fighting chance to be usable for more generations to come!
This is one of my favorite quilting videos ever! Thank you for teaching us how to repair a quilt. I’m new to quilting and I’ve been so worried about making a mistake. Now I know it is possible to fix it!
I have never seen a tutorial this incredibly useful. How thoughtful of you, Donna, to recognize that we all make these mistakes. Thank you. I appreciate all of your videos, but this one will be referenced for years.
Donna, this video was amazing. I've always just lived with misplaced blocks but my eyes always saw the mistake as if an arrow was pointing to it! Thank you for demonstrating your technique.
Thank you for this! I have a quilt that my great aunt gave my dad. She made it in 1944, and it needs repairs. It's been sitting in a closet for years because I didn't know how to fix it. You've given me hope that a family heirloom can be renewed!
So glad to see an "OOPS" change into an "AAHHHH"!!! This is the first video I have seen of repairing or fixing a quilt , and Donna, you make it so do-able and easy!! Thank you so much for this video. It will be in my favorites...just in case..LOL
I love,love your how-to videos. I miss your older videos, when you included your family in your tutorials. Hope to see them again in the future. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, Donna!
I noticed ( and notified you) of the mistake that was made on this quilt in a previous tutorial...I am happy to see you turn lemons into lemonade by using the mistake to create a 'how to fix ' tutorial! Thanks for the crash course
I've made a lovely quilt for my SNL. Washed it, colors bled. Thankfully only 2 blocks ruined. I was beside myself. I thought too bad I can't fix this. I kid you not, the very next morning, your video showed up on my feed!! So now in the process of replacing two 16" squares to my SNL quilt. I'll be happier with it, and She will never know! Thank you so very much Donna for saving my hide. 😃🥰
Glad you were able to do the repairs! You could try the color catching cloths (Shout is a good one) that you put in the wash with the finished quilt. Retayne is another product that many of our customers use. I have not had any problems with bleeding - I always use cold water wash and stick to batiks from Hoffman, Kaufman, or Anthology.
@@jordanfabrics8380 I did use color catchers. 5 washed later. Only the 2 yellow blocks sucked up the teal from the backing. I was so bummed. I finally got synthrapol and 4 color catchers. They came out clean! Yay! It was a God wink that your repair video showed up the next day to my wondering how to fix this. My SNL will receive a box of color catchers with this quilt. Just in case. These were quality fabrics. Thankfully the other blocks did not bleed, and did not suck up the teal. Whew. I'm still removing block one. It's a process but I'm willing. Thank you Donna. I do appreciate you and your family's work and videos.
@@jordanfabrics8380Hi! I did get the 2 blocks replaced. What a huge lesson, but it's learned. Lol. BTW, my sister in law received the quilt. She said it was beautiful and she loves it.❤🎉🎉 Thank you Jordan Fabrics for this video!
Thank you Donna. I’ve had my share of booboos. I was cutting loose threads and grabbed fabric and cut a whole in the back yea I did cry. But once I looked at it I cut a Motif out of the fabric line and appliquéd a flower over it. I’ve had this quilt for about 5 years and do you know that is my favorite part of the quilt. It humbles you. Great video!
It never occurred to me that a goof-up on a quilt could fixed! My thought has always been - well , you can't see it from an airplane! Thanks so much for a very useful video.
A 1000 likes for this one. Now that I've been quilting for a few years quilters are finally doing videos to show how to fix mistakes. Love them. If I saw that mistake I would probably just let it go. Proof it was handmade. Maybe not now that I see it's fixable.
Oh I love how you rubbed the chalk off! That is how I dust! Thank you, that is exactly how I fixed wee tears on a very old silk quilt and how I would do it again. Very interesting video. X
Hi Donna I am always amazed. You do such beautiful and excellent work. You have the talent to make it look so easy. Thank you for being there teaching so many. I love watching you create.
Absolutely wonderful. I'm not sure I've seen anyone actually show how to repair a quilted top before. Thank you for using the mistake as an opportunity to show how to fix problems.
For those of us with years of experience.... this would be an "Ahh, fudge" moment! Donna, you handled this with grace and determination!🎉 i have in my "To Do" pile a couple of well seasoned quilts that need repair...I keep putting them off... this is a gentle reminder of what a "Can Do" attitude will accomplish! Thank you!
Donna, This is a truly awesome teaching video for me! I have a repair to do on an inherited more than 100+ year old family quilt that ink was spilled on. My husband got the ink out by soaking in Oxiclean but 2 small squares were too old and frayed away at the edges and need to be replaced. Now I think I can do the repairs so we can display my great aunt's quilt. Thank you!
Donna, you always have such a lovely and relaxing way of showing us how to peice beautiful quilts together, and now, how to repair it too. You are truly a quilting angel. Thank you for all your kindness and thoughtful tutorials 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much for showing us how to make a repair! I would not have even guessed how to start, and even though it may be a tedious fix, you make it so simple to follow. I love your videos! Wish you were in Florida, I would be in your store all the time!! Sheila-Jacksonville, FL
Thank you so much. I've spent the afternoon removing and turning a rogue block. It looks really good. A bit fiddly removing the quilting but well worth the time. Now I can display the quilt without having that mistake staring back at me. I;m so happy.
My grandmother made me a quilt sometime before she passed away. That quilt is now approximately 70 years old. One of the blocks is pieced incorrectly. It is my favorite block in the quilt. I'm sure she shook her head when she found it. But it was made in love for a very small girl. She probably never dreamed it would still be in pristine condition after all these years. One of my most treasured items. I always say, if you want perfect, buy a quilt at Macy's.
The Amish always make an intentional mistake, because only God makes the perfect quilt.
I have a quilt that my mother made my older brother. They are both gone, and I discovered the quilt. It's quite lovely. My brother had a girlfriend who 'accidentally' spilled bleach on it. It's such a pretty quilt that I've kept. Now I can repair it. Thank you for this tutorial post.
@debcurry5775 my grandma made each of the 3 kids a quilt. My brother had a wife, that when they were divorcing, "took" his quilt. He didn't realize for a long time as he thought it was at mom's in the cedar chest.
You are, in my humble estimation, The First Lady of Quilting Videos. No one else can compare.
I've never had someone take the time to show how to fix a mixed-up block. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I never know what to comment because I'm usually so impressed that I am speechless but " wow, simply WOW"!
Same here, it's so much good information and very inspirational.
Oh my goodness! Finding a mistake after the quilting is done is like a nightmare scenario! I probably would burst into tears 😭. So thank you for being humble enough to show that it can happen to the best of us, and how to fix when it does. Super useful, thank you thank you thank you!
I am afraid I would leave it be LOL
I'd probably just leave it 😂
I leave it. We’re not machines 🤷🏻♀️
Shame on me but I think I would have ignored the mistake! This week I realized how small the quilting community is. I was watching a tutorial that I stumbled upon of a quilter, living in England. She was talking about quilts and showing some quilts and then she mentioned how she enjoyed watching YOUR TUTORIALS. I thought that was so cool and I couldn't wait to share that story with you. You are a good teacher and I appreciate all your tutorials. Thank you!
I would have left it too, but nice to know how to fix if I wanted to, huh? Don't you just love Donna? She taught me how to quilt at 64 years old.
Holy quilt blocks Batman! Amazing!
Donna, you have now, officially, outdone yourself! I believe we are all “slack-jawed” in admiration! Obviously the most important key to tackling this monumental task is to STAY CALM! Easier typed than accomplished, right???!!! I have to say I would have just left it, I’m pretty sure. Thank you for this video and skills, Donna!
In my 35 years of making quilts, I've never seen anything like this. I've fixed blocks that were put in wrong, but never after the quilt is quilted! You are very brave! Thank you!
Me too! I learned to call a mistake in one block as "my signature"! I've just left it!
Yes!!! Me too and the funny thing is that literally no one noticed or if they did they didn’t say anything
The lady who taught me to knit said every thing needed a mistake in it, because only Jesus is perfect. She’d knit a mistake in if she came to the end without having made one on accident. I’m impressed, Donna, I believe I’d have taken my knitting teachers advice on this, but I surely am impressed!!!
Amazing work. Thank you.
@@lisadunworth6144 That's sweet. I've heard that the Amish, who are amazing quilters, make one mistake in every quilt for the same reason: only God is perfect.
When you made that quilt I saw that block and was yelling at you to not quilt it yet. Then after it was quilted I didn't see the mistake and thought you had caught it. So glad you taught us how to fix something like that. I have a mistake like that on a quilt I made years ago and I now know how to fix it properly. Thank you!
I'm glad I'm not the only person talking to the videos!
Me, too! I thought I saw that mistake.
Thanks for a very informative episode! Lots of great tips!
Me too, now I wonder if it was a deliberate mistake just so she could show us how to rectify it 🙂 Great tutorial, thank you!
All done calmly and with no cuss words or tears! Well done as usual.
It was edited out. She is human just like the rest of us. 😂🤣😂🤣
Donna, in the ‘olden days’ there were guilds for various trades. You my dear would be the Guild Master for quilting. We, your loyal viewers would be your apprentices…of differing capabilities.
You are head and shoulders the best on the internet. Oh, there are many ‘pretenders’ out there, but you are the real deal imo. I don’t recall ever seeing a video that demonstrated repairs on an already quilted quilt , much less an invisible repair!
Kudos to your photographer. Is this your son? The shots were clear, and from just exactly the best angle. Bravo!
The other point I want to make is that I was drawn to your videos from the start because of your obvious love of your craft, and you showed us all that you do not need the newest and best equipment… you draw lines with pencil or chalk, nothing expensive or fancy. You sew on a simple machine ( commercial but basic) . And the results are outstanding.
Please pass a ‘Hi’ to Matt and the rest of your family. Matt’s hand cutting is also unheard of in this day and age. I know that times have been tough for everyone in the last three years. I hope you and your family have weathered the storm and will continue to thrive for many years to come.
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Yipes! How daunting this would be, but you made it seem doable. In my case I think I'd just call it an "unintentional customization" and back slowly away 😅
I think for a tear I would give it a go. For a mistake, I would tell them that the quilt’s name is “Where’s Waldo?” and let everyone have at it! 😂
I did not realize that an error could be corrected after quilting. Thank you for showing us how to accomplish that.
Agreed with Andree below, it sucks to find the wrong block at the very very end, and to take the time and not only fix it but to record and upload a complete video on how to fix it is just peak quality
Holy smokes!!! ONLY Donna could get this figured out and share it w/us. Magnificent!
Thank you Donna for once again teaching me something new. I live in GA but visited your shop at Grants Pass in September 2019 and will always remember you took time from your busy schedule to speak with me. Thank you for all you do to encourage quilting!!!
Brother has a new printer called PrintModa. For the torn fabric, you can scan the fabric that you need and print. Replace the torn piece. What a game changer in repairing old quilts.
Thank you for a calm, informed, organized approach to problem solving.
A very professional tutorial that will help many quilters. Then there's the approach that Arne and Carlos have towards small mistakes in knitting. "It's not a problem."
Wow! I NEVER thought a repair could be done without going crazy! Thanks for the tutorial!!
Donna, I have always thought you were the best teacher on the tube, now you have taught people who have never repaired a quilt how to do that too. It is so important, not only to fix mistakes on a quilt but to be able to fix wear and tear on older quilts. Thanks again for being willing to teach quilters necessary skills to be great quilters. You are the best.
I have never seen anyone showing how to repair AND boy do you make it look easy. I’m definitely going to keep this video for future use! Thank you sooo much for showing how to repair a mistake. 🤗
Ditto!! WOW!! I have 35 years or more sewing experience and in just a few minutes, you have taught me so many sewing points to make a difficult job easier. I won't be afraid to attempt repairs on my quilts now, even if they have been longarm quilted. Thank you so much.
This is an extraordinarily important video. I don't think I've ever seen a tutorial such as this. Thank you, Donna!!
I'm sure I've watched all your videos at least twice. This video will be watched over and over.... most valuable.
So awesome that you’re showing us how to do this! I’ve always wondered how to do this. Your channel is really the best - hands down the BEST! Thank you!!
Absolutely the very very best
Finally! A video that shows how to fix an error. Very helpful. Thanks!
I’d still be crying in the corner lol. Wow, I’m impressed it takes a brave person to put an unpicker to a quilt that’s actually been quilted and finished. Well done. It looks awesome
Great job fixing a mistake in a finished quilt Donna. Heartbreaking to find it once finished but this method is undetectactable.👏♥️🇦🇺
Thank you Donna. It is nice to see that, with patience, what seems like a mountain is only a hill.
Beautifully done.
When I learned how to make quilts just over 50 years ago, I was taught by several Old Order Amish women and we did everything by hand, including the quilting. When starting to quilt with a new length of thread, the knot at the end was pulled through to the inside with the batting, and then you quilted until the thread got too short. At that time, you did not put a knot in the thread. You pushed the needle between the layers as far as you could, wiggling the needle a bit so the thread would really be caught up in the batting. Then you brought it back to the top and pulled gently to tighten the thread. Finally you just cut the thread close to the top of the quilt. The tiny thread tail would disappear into the batting, never to be seen again. For this repair, I would end the thread just a bit differently than Donna did. I would make that knot, but instead of cutting off the thread, I would insert the needle into the batting as far as I could go, then bring the needle up and snip off that thread. That way there would be no thread tail on top. I really did enjoy this tutorial. Thank you for showing us what to do!
Donna's so cute, rubbing the chalk off with her sleeve. What a great tutorial! She's so calm and reassuring.
Wow Donna you never cease to amaze me! You are such an amazing seamstress and quilter, and fabulous teacher , you teach step by step so we all can understand how , what and why your doing it and that helps so much so I thank you you have made me a much better quilter just watching your tutorials!! 💜💜💜💜
Nicely done, Donna. Simple, straightforward and no woe is me self judging. Just you, finding opportunities to teach useful skills.
What a helpful procedure for quilters of all levels of experience. I really appreciate the care you take to repair your quilts. Also, it's nice to know that mistakes are OK and how to fix them if we want.
Once again you have made the impossible seem possible. Thank you, Donna for your clear tutorials that show us what to do and why. You really are the best teacher I have watched. Keep up the great work.
Once you started snipping I found I was holding my breath! You are so brave. It looks great.
Thank you SOOO much for showing how to repair a quilt. I had a lady bring me a quilt that needed some repair, but since I had not done it before, I had to tell her that. She was good about it and thankfully found someone else to. SO, this video is very helpful, along with the use of snippers instead of Jack!! Thank you so much and happy quilting!
Donna, only you and your camera boy can show us the perfect angle for the repair that anybody could show us how to. Congratulations to you and your crowd.
Bless you, Donna, for your patience in fixing that error. It is nice to see how something like that can be done. Not sure I have the patience to take on such a task, but appreciate your demonstration and knowledge that it can be done with effort
I am so stunned by your patience and technique, all I can say is YOU ARE SO BRAVE 😮
Thank you, Donna!!! I was recently given a 100 year old quilt to repair! Your tips and techniques make me think I can repair it now!!! Thank you so much! From another Donna in Augusta, Maine.
What a cool piece of history!
Wonderful to know you can fix a quilt mistake after it’s all done.
This is incredibly skilful work, Donna. I would probably feel inclined to ignore the error, but if I did attempt a repair it would be by hand and it would be visible! You could work for a museum restoring old quilts and tapestries - this is so amazing. Xx
As a newbie quilter, this information is invaluable!! Thank you, Donna!
I have a blue log cabin quilt made by the Amish in southern Ohio. 😮had the misfortune of parts of it fading having moved to a new house and leaving for the winter. I didn’t understand the sun came in a window ACROSS the room and faded parts of my beautiful quilt and now I’ll have the knowledge to repair ! Thank you so much!
One of the most useful quilting videos on RUclips! Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Wow. I can't believe you fixed that. And I really appreciate how you showed drawing in the quilting that you were going to redo. I also appreciate how you showed how to hide those knots and finish off the knots on top. Your skills are ace! You are amazing.
Donna made that look so easy! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Donna, thank you so much for showing how to do this!!! First, I needed to know how to do this. I make quilting mistakes aplenty!!! But also, if you, who I think is the best quilter ever, can make mistakes then I feel less bad about my own. Thank you for making me a better quilter!!!
You absolutely have the best utube videos on quilting, i enjoy your videos so keep in making them.
Thank you so much. You've proved its not the "end of the wotld" when a mistake is made and not caught right away. You made it look easy!
Donna i am so impressed with this repair. Really your skill and patience has gone up another bar. I have done many repairs and alterations in the clothing line and know the skill and patience it takes. But on a quilt …… you make it look way too easy. Thank you for this demonstration it is most appreciated 🌻
Oh my gracious! I come from a long line of quilters and have several ancient quilts that need repair & I've never quite figured out how to repair them. Now I know! Thank you so very much!!
You make everything look so easy… so natural!
My daughter just called last week telling if a treasured quilt that needs a block repaired. This video is just what I needed to help her. ❤ thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents.
What incredible patience!! My quilt would have an error...keeps me humble. 😅
Thanks for showing us how to repair mistakes and tears....I will use this on several old quilts....you are a fabulous teacher...!
Thank you!!! I'm a newish quilter and since watching this video I was able to repair/replace a triangle from a 35+-year-old quilt (sacrificed a coordinating pillow) and replace a square from a new top quilt without ripping the row completely out. Thank you again for showing me how.
Donna thank you for explaining how to make repairs… first tutorial I’ve seen doing this. ❤
Timing is everything! I have a quilt that was pieced by my great grandmother, and quilted by my grandmother (her daughter). It's a flower garden quilt and the entire work was by hand. All the center hexagons of the flowers was the same color and was a very lightweight cotton, and it is in shreds. 98% of the rest of the quilt is fine, there is one flower that I might replace the whole thing. I have gathered the fabrics and thread and gotten a template for the hexis (1" hexigons!) and now - thanks to your video - I know how to do what I need to do! THANK YOU - this quilt now has a fighting chance to be usable for more generations to come!
I not only learned the technical aspect of fixing a block, but your calmness was just as educational 😅. This was a great video!
This is one of my favorite quilting videos ever! Thank you for teaching us how to repair a quilt. I’m new to quilting and I’ve been so worried about making a mistake. Now I know it is possible to fix it!
I have never seen a tutorial this incredibly useful. How thoughtful of you, Donna, to recognize that we all make these mistakes. Thank you. I appreciate all of your videos, but this one will be referenced for years.
Donna, thank you for teaching us this method of repairs.
Donna, this video was amazing. I've always just lived with misplaced blocks but my eyes always saw the mistake as if an arrow was pointing to it! Thank you for demonstrating your technique.
Thank you for this! I have a quilt that my great aunt gave my dad. She made it in 1944, and it needs repairs. It's been sitting in a closet for years because I didn't know how to fix it. You've given me hope that a family heirloom can be renewed!
What an amazing family heirloom!
Donna ,, you are simply wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing this with us !!!
Hi Donna, you have no idea just how much you have helped me with this video 👏🇦🇺
So glad to see an "OOPS" change into an "AAHHHH"!!! This is the first video I have seen of repairing or fixing a quilt , and Donna, you make it so do-able and easy!! Thank you so much for this video. It will be in my favorites...just in case..LOL
Donna your such an excellent quilter that seeing you make a mistake almost never happens but it's nice to see how to fix it
Thanks, Donna. I always learn something when I watch your videos.
I have an old quilt that i made for my daughter 40 years ago that i need to repair this will help alot. Fabric back then was not as good
I love,love your how-to videos. I miss your older videos, when you included your family in your tutorials. Hope to see them again in the future. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, Donna!
I noticed ( and notified you) of the mistake that was made on this quilt in a previous tutorial...I am happy to see you turn lemons into lemonade by using the mistake to create a 'how to fix ' tutorial! Thanks for the crash course
I've made a lovely quilt for my SNL. Washed it, colors bled. Thankfully only 2 blocks ruined. I was beside myself. I thought too bad I can't fix this. I kid you not, the very next morning, your video showed up on my feed!! So now in the process of replacing two 16" squares to my SNL quilt. I'll be happier with it, and She will never know! Thank you so very much Donna for saving my hide. 😃🥰
Glad you were able to do the repairs! You could try the color catching cloths (Shout is a good one) that you put in the wash with the finished quilt. Retayne is another product that many of our customers use. I have not had any problems with bleeding - I always use cold water wash and stick to batiks from Hoffman, Kaufman, or Anthology.
@@jordanfabrics8380 I did use color catchers. 5 washed later. Only the 2 yellow blocks sucked up the teal from the backing. I was so bummed. I finally got synthrapol and 4 color catchers. They came out clean! Yay! It was a God wink that your repair video showed up the next day to my wondering how to fix this. My SNL will receive a box of color catchers with this quilt. Just in case. These were quality fabrics. Thankfully the other blocks did not bleed, and did not suck up the teal. Whew. I'm still removing block one. It's a process but I'm willing. Thank you Donna. I do appreciate you and your family's work and videos.
@@jordanfabrics8380Hi! I did get the 2 blocks replaced. What a huge lesson, but it's learned. Lol. BTW, my sister in law received the quilt. She said it was beautiful and she loves it.❤🎉🎉 Thank you Jordan Fabrics for this video!
Thank you Donna. I’ve had my share of booboos. I was cutting loose threads and grabbed fabric and cut a whole in the back yea I did cry. But once I looked at it I cut a Motif out of the fabric line and appliquéd a flower over it. I’ve had this quilt for about 5 years and do you know that is my favorite part of the quilt. It humbles you. Great video!
Omg!! Wow. I would never have attempted to fix anything after it was quilted. You are amazing!
It never occurred to me that a goof-up on a quilt could fixed! My thought has always been - well , you can't see it from an airplane! Thanks so much for a very useful video.
Thank you for showing this! I have had quilts with tears in the past. This is so helpful.
My goodness girl... that is just EXCELLENT. and an excellent tutorial on how to rectify the 'mistake'. Im in awe at your skills.
Thank you very much.
A 1000 likes for this one. Now that I've been quilting for a few years quilters are finally doing videos to show how to fix mistakes. Love them. If I saw that mistake I would probably just let it go. Proof it was handmade. Maybe not now that I see it's fixable.
Oh I love how you rubbed the chalk off! That is how I dust! Thank you, that is exactly how I fixed wee tears on a very old silk quilt and how I would do it again. Very interesting video. X
Thanks so much Donna…you explain it all so well, and demonstrate perfectly. You’re pretty wonderful. 🇦🇺❤️
Donna you are such a great teacher. I always wondered how to repair a quilted quilt. 😊
Thanks for showing how to fix mistakes or damage once the quilting has been done. It’s such a useful thing to know.
Hi Donna I am always amazed. You do such beautiful and excellent work. You have the talent to make it look so easy. Thank you for being there teaching so many. I love watching you create.
As someone already said, this was very brave. Thank you !!!!!!!!!
Oh my goodness. A testimony to doing it right the first time. You are amazing! 😃
Absolutely wonderful. I'm not sure I've seen anyone actually show how to repair a quilted top before. Thank you for using the mistake as an opportunity to show how to fix problems.
Wow!! I had no idea it was possible to fix a mistake like that!! Thank you so much for teaching us how to repair a quilt!
For those of us with years of experience.... this would be an "Ahh, fudge" moment! Donna, you handled this with grace and determination!🎉 i have in my "To Do" pile a couple of well seasoned quilts that need repair...I keep putting them off... this is a gentle reminder of what a "Can Do" attitude will accomplish! Thank you!
Genius! As much as I hate mistakes, I think I'd be tempted to just leave it. A very informative video. Such skill and know-how!
Donna, This is a truly awesome teaching video for me! I have a repair to do on an inherited more than 100+ year old family quilt that ink was spilled on. My husband got the ink out by soaking in Oxiclean but 2 small squares were too old and frayed away at the edges and need to be replaced. Now I think I can do the repairs so we can display my great aunt's quilt. Thank you!
Golly, I have done repairs as well, but never with the ease and grace that you have done this.For me it was hand sewing all the way.
Donna, you always have such a lovely and relaxing way of showing us how to peice beautiful quilts together, and now, how to repair it too.
You are truly a quilting angel. Thank you for all your kindness and thoughtful tutorials 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much for showing us how to make a repair! I would not have even guessed how to start, and even though it may be a tedious fix, you make it so simple to follow. I love your videos! Wish you were in Florida, I would be in your store all the time!!
Sheila-Jacksonville, FL
This was so informative. I would never have attempted to repair or correct an already quilted quilt before seeing this video. Now I MIGHT consider it!
Thank you so much. I've spent the afternoon removing and turning a rogue block. It looks really good. A bit fiddly removing the quilting but well worth the time. Now I can display the quilt without having that mistake staring back at me. I;m so happy.
Donna, you’re amazing!!! ❤
Your usual gold standard 👍🇦🇺