I am terrible at time management! I have all these fabulous ideas and ALWAYS run out of time and panic the hour before the event. One thing I have learned, don’t worry about what people expect! Do what you want and they will either be there or not, their loss! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! Enjoy your day!
So happy to see you today! You have been missed but family events always take priority. Despite the fact that my husband and his family are big gardeners and love the associated canning and freezing activities, I make it known that I do not can or freeze and I do not help with my husband’s garden. He is fine with this arrangement and he does support my quilting past time. Would much rather be at the sewing machine!
I’m so glad I’m not alone in not feeling comfortable hosting! I struggle with it every time I have to do it. And although everyone always says it was wonderful, I always feel like they are just being nice!
You are not alone! =) I'm sure we probably put unnecessary expectations on our "hosting skills". I think probably people are pretty happy to come visit, have a bite to eat, share good conversation, and not have to worry about preparing food or cleaning up afterward. =)
Always fun to listen to your stories. I just ❤️ the flag block. I just may make that one. I like pressing seams open, no matter what pattern says as I think they make quilt lay flatter. Eh? What do I know 😂Those milestone parties are fun. I say next place to have them is a Hotel. They have nice meeting rooms they bring in food clean it up and will decorate for you if you ask for just a few $$$’s more. All you have to do is go enjoy and Hubby writes check at the end.
I actually used to love hosting but our kids are grown and gone.. I never sweated it. If things weren't "perfect" it's ok. I'm terrible at procrastination. And I hate that I do that because then the things you need to do are always just waiting in your mind to do. I feel like I'm better at pointing out the things I don't do well rather than pointing out the things I'm not good at. Congratulations to your little one and happy birthdays! Thank you for your bright cheery smile and patterns to focus our creativity on!
I am a list-maker which really helps me stay on top of things. If I don't make those lists I know that the things that should be on them probably won't get checked off! =)
Stress is another word for party at our house! So glad to hear someone else feels that way. I do such a big effort that I can’t do it very often. I am so happy for your family and your daughter’s accomplishments. My kids are 10-13 years older so we’re past college and masters degree and now our youngest is closer to her final degree, her PhD. Most importantly, both girls know how to sew, which bodes well for them!
It can be a lot of work!...sometimes I enjoy all of the getting ready and other times I don't. =) The graduation party was tricky because I just had no idea how many to plan for!
Congratulations on all of your milestones and celebrations! I enjoy planning parties, baby and wedding showers, get togethers and the like. I am NOT good at growing anything green or floral. I LOVE the scrappy flag quilt pattern. Thank you so much for sharing. I always enjoy your videos and hearing what you have been up to. Thanks!
Thanks Corey for the Flag block pattern. Can’t wait to make it. It would make a fun table runner, by just stringing a few of them together and put on a border. Same thing with 3 of them in a line to make a door decoration. I’m giving that some thought. They could go nicely with the flag wall hanging in this year’s Fat Quarter Shop’s Liberty Box. I’m planning to work on that one tomorrow. Maybe I will have some scraps left over enough to make your block as well. It would be nice as a large hot pad for the table. Thanks for sharing your frustration of planning graduation parties. By the time you get it figured out, you will be done! That’s the way that works. Great video. Also enjoyed your chat with Kimberly earlier in the week. I always look forward to your videos. So upbeat and fun! Thanks so much!
Thank you, Corey for this wonderful block! I just finished up the patriotic version of Laundry Basket Quilts' Virginia Star. It was made with 2 inch strips, and I had some 3 inch pieces left from the yardage. They will be perfect for this flag block! Now, I will have a matching throw pillow. You sure have been busy this spring! I hope the tail end of summer slows down for you. This seems like one of the fastest summers ever. I am also not a good hostess, nor am I a good housekeeper. With the farm, my garden, soap business, and quilting, I definitely neglect my house. It isn't dirty, but it is dusty, lol. Thinking about having people over, and in my house gives me anxiety. Now if they want a shop or garden tour that is a different thing 😉
That'll be so nice to have a little pillow to go with. =) It has been busy this spring...I keep thinking it's going to slow down but so far it has just zipped along!
Thank you Corey! I made the Flag block! I love it I still need to do the binding, but it’s so cute. I’m just making one right now as a little tablet topper or big mug rug! Sew cute!! ❤ Thank you so much! I love watching your tutorials-you are the sweetest person!
Love the flag block. Also I saw a video with Lisa and the Beautifully Charming quilt is on my to do list. I really enjoyed the video with Kimberly. I'm not in any quilt group so I get my inspiration from RUclips and now I'm subscribed to your videos. Thanks for sharing free blocks!
I enjoy your videos so much, Corey. Like you, I'm not very good at entertaining. It's because I'm an introvert and being around lots of people stresses me. I like the solitude of my sewing room or 1 or 2 friends at a time. I love your patterns and sew alongs; the scrappy Irish Chain is on my list of "to do" projects.
Great video!! Congrats to your daughter! Exciting times for her! I have loved your blocks for bith quilts, though I haven't started mibe yet. On my list to do. Blessings to you ❗
Loved your chat on Friday! What a adorable flag block! I had tons of parties. One tip is I would order items from the grocery store or items. Like fruit cheese trays and deli salads. Then you just figure iut the main meat and buns. Congrats to you and your daughter for her graduation! Belated Happy Birthday to her!
Congratulations, Chloe! I love the flag block & am looking forward to pulling some additional scraps from my stash to make this to match my Scrappy Irish Chain (downsized to 3x3). I used mostly Minick & Simpson fabrics...but, I'm not good at finishing my quilting projects so the block may be hanging out with the unquilted top for a while. I have SO many quilt tops waiting to be quilted & bound and smaller projects to be finished. Thanks for sharing your newsy updates with the quilty fun!
Congratulations on getting through a graduation! It is hard to plan a graduation party. We had our kids parties on the Friday before graduation and we made food that could be frozen if we had extra. For my son’s graduation party we were so thankful to have some extras, a neighboring community had an EF5 tornado on graduation day. So we shared with firefighters, first responders and those in need.
I’m also not good at hosting parties…. My anxiety about having people in my home is just too much. When the time comes I will have my kids parties at a venue. Love the flag block!
Love the scrappy flag block. Thank you for sharing. I’m having so much fun finishing work on some of my WIP's. I finished my Bountiful Quilt. Came out beautifully. Now I’m working backwards chronologically, and finishing up the blocks for my Heartfelt quilt. I have all my sashing sand borders cut and ready to go. I’m mixing my WIP projects in with some current QAL's. Congrats to Chloe for graduating and many good wishes for her 18th birthday, and Happy Birthday to you too, Corey ☺
I just love the scrappy blocks you are very generously giving us. Any excuse to delve into my pre-cut scraps is welcome. I have made all the blocks. I also made a scrappy Irish chain from Jessie's pattern. It barely made a dent into my 2.5 inch squares!
I love love love the scrappy flag block as well as the other scrappy blocks,, as well as the Irish chain piece blocks. Thanks for the video, Cory. And also, I loved your appearance on FQS anniversary video and loved the quilts you showed. What a trest to see both you and Kimberley on the same video!
Thank you!...I thought it was such a pretty piece of furniture. Those little cubbies at the bottom are just wanting to have some pretty scrap fabrics added to them!
You are so kind to share your talents with us💕 I think anxiety with hosting events is a normal response, I recently hosted a bridal shower for my daughter with 30 people. So I understand. Later this summer we are also hosting her wedding at our second home which is off the grid on approximately 40 acres in the Rocky Mountains in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. With approximately 100 guest, we are catering it ourselves, I’m also growing the flowers, and veggies. My husband built a large smoker to cook several beef brisket and turkeys for the wedding. In short I take on way too much!!! Hoping it all goes well💕
@dbaker I have Finally finished all the Irish Chain blocks… now to sew the rows. Oh my, this quilt wore me out but my husband thinks it is going to be beautiful. I did all the 2 1/2 “ squares in shades of green with a dark green for the accent. Love your videos!
I have completed all of the Scrappy Irish Chain ‘A’ blocks and 3 of the ‘B’ blocks. I came up with a tall tulip block to put in the center of each. I’m using them as leader/ender blocks and it is working out so well 🎉
I am terrible about meeting new people. I'm such an introvert! Love, love the flag block, along with all the other scrappy blocks! Thank you so much 😉❤
My daughter’s birthday is a day before mine. It’s fun to celebrate together. I have never mastered grilled cheese. My kids were deprived of grilled cheese sandwiches🤣🤣
Best planning for graduation is let the kids decide....I'm old and we didn't have a lot of grad parties. Living in the south now out door BBQ's and for us it is crawfish boils for grands. My son loves to do that. He just got remarried and his daughter graduated the following month so there were lots of out door cooking. Hope you enjoyed.
Good Morning Corey. I seem to run out of white or white ditzy material more than any other. Glad you daughter had a great graduation party. "Congratulations" to her. Give Tiggs a hug for me and it was so great to see you on FQS. Love the scrappy flag quilt pattern.
I buy solid whites and white on whites by the bolt because I know they always go the fastest for me as well. =) It was so much fun to chat with Kimberly last Friday!
I can’t arrange flowers and I can’t tie a bow. That’s kind of a running joke between my SIL the Artist and me. I JUST finished the first row of my Scrappy Irish Chain. LOVE that quilt but other things have grabbed me. I got a baby quilt back from the quilter yesterday and it’s adorable!!! I bought your Barn Star #6 for the center of a medallion quilt I’m making for myself. It’s beautiful and I’m using M&S Mackinaq Island line so I think it’s going to be stunning. So many projects-so little time-and especially energy! We’re in a massive heat wave here in Texas and it saps energy. But I try to sew 4 or 5 times a week, so gradually things are coming together. I’m still enjoying the Irish Chain SAL, so thanks for that, Corey!
It's so interesting how different we all are! It sounds like you have been busy, busy with lots of different projects. Mackinac Island is such a pretty line---what a beautiful quilt that will be!
This an adorable quilt block, thanks for sharing. I can relate to the planning for a party issue, I am not gifted in this area either. Planning for food at a larger gathering, we often do potluck style. We plan the main part of the food ( grilled hamburgers/ hotdogs/brats, chicken or pulled pork) and drinks, then we have each family bring a side dish/ salad. That way there is plenty of food and everybody has something they like. May is a busy month for us also , 3 birthdays, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and our Anniversary. Look forward to your new fabric collection.
Love these blocks of the month! ❤ I’m making 4 of each so far and think I’ll make table toppers for my daughters and one for me. Thanks so much Corey! Your patterns and fabrics are wonderful!
Another Wonderful Block! Just perfect for a Door Hanger or to make into a Tablerunner also! Can't Wait to see your New Fabric Line! So glad Tiggs got his "15 seconds of Fame" on the FQS Video!!
It was so funny when he popped into the video!...he had gone outside earlier that morning and I didn't realize that my daughter had let him back in---it was a surprise when he showed up!
Wow.....what a busy gal! Thanks for your patterns & videos, giving great tips for if we want to change things up. Love watching your videos, always inspiring .....THANKS!!
Always fun seeing you. My moms birthday was April 28 mine is May 1. We always celebrated together. Was fun. I just love your patterns with the pressing directions. I hate guessing lol
Congratulations on your Grad. We have a Community building in our town that we rent for Family events, we have a huge family. And other then Christmas Eve( everyone brings a dish, we usually do finger foods) we have a Caterer friend we use. It’s sweet to have a child close to your Birthday, my daughter decided to be 2 weeks late, and be born on my Birthday, which was last Thurs. I turn the big “6 0” and my daughter “35”❤. You mentioned that your new stove has you out of whack for cooking. You didn’t happen to get a glass stove top did you? My husband got me one 3 yrs ago and I feel like I’ve finally got my cooking skills back😂🤦♀️. And I can’t bake neither , my daughter is good at it, my son is awesome at cooking with a crock pot( always delicious food) Thank-you for free pattern I’m excited to do it.
I had to get a new washing machine and now I am not good at using this stupid, extra low use water machine! There is always something! But since I still prewash all my fabric before cutting and sewing, I will persevere! Thanks for the free flag block. Just a small and cute size to work into patterns.
Some people really enjoy getting new appliances and technology. I get so comfortable with whatever I am using that I never want to upgrade and would rather work around whatever isn't quite working with my current ones.
Thank you for the scrappy flag block! Your basket quilt is lovely. Enjoy your videos very much, saw you on FQS the other day😊 Have a good week & enjoy the 4th❤ HS graduation😮, granddaughter will be starting her senior in August...hope her parents are ready for it🙃
Just started my scrappy Irish Chain. I've got 4 quilts going at a time. I use the 2.5" squares as my leaders and enders so that I can be getting this one started as I absolutely love how this looks. Thanks. Oh, and I'm not skilled with cooking and planning.
oddly enough, I am comfortable hosting and planning food...but creativity? decorating? uuugggghh! As far as grad parties, I've done three now and the best advice I could give is you don't need a bunch of different dishes, but have plenty of what you have! Catered fried chicken, mostaccoli, breadsticks, potato or pasta salad, fruit, and cake!
Hi Cory. I am new here, watched the FQS livestream and realized that I would enjoy your youtube channel too. I can't believe that I didn't "get" the Coriander Quilts name!
That was so fun chatting with Kimberly on Friday...and all of you as well! You are not alone in not getting the Coriander Quilts name...I think most people don't--and then it's an "ah-ha!" moment when I explain it. =)
For parties, find a theme make quick easy food and go with the flow. I love having parties and enjoy all the decorations and just having family out to enjoy.
I have enjoyed doing the Scrappy Irish Chain project, but have gotten a little bogged down thinking about doing that huge size, so my vote would be …. Let’s do the smaller version … it’s totally selfish of me because I would like an early finish of this project BUT I want to follow along as to how you will finish things off. Would a small border work or just a quick binding. Whatever you do.. I’m along for the ride lol
You were great on FQS 20 anniversary live stream! So happy Kim featured YOU on that special day. You talked about getting started but I missed if you talked about if you had an art or graphics background. Because honey, your fabric lines are always on point! Blessings to you and yours and I’m sure your baby girl’s grad party was bomb!
@@emarie7591 It was so fun to chat with Kimberly...what a treat. =) No, I don't have an art or design background. I've always enjoyed sketching and drawing but no formal training in that regard. I do have a quilting background...we have generations of quilters on both my mom and dad's sides of the family.
Thank you so much for your scrappy blocks! They're so cute! Do you think you are going to have one for each month? I was thinking a sampler quilt of all of them would be cute!
Hi Corey! I don't think I am good at party planning either! I think I just worry too much. I am going to be camping in your neck of the woods in a couple of weeks. Are there a couple of quilt shops you can recommend checking out? We will be at a campground in Mt. Eaton.
We have so many great ones!...I shared about some of them in this blog post: corianderquilts.com/local-shops-and-restaurants-to-visit/ I would also add Chestnut Ridge Sewing to the list.
I am terrible at time management! I have all these fabulous ideas and ALWAYS run out of time and panic the hour before the event. One thing I have learned, don’t worry about what people expect! Do what you want and they will either be there or not, their loss! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! Enjoy your day!
I think that's a great tip!...we could spend all of our time worrying about what others think if we let ourselves!
So nice to see you on Fat Quarter Shop.
That was fun!
So happy to see you today! You have been missed but family events always take priority. Despite the fact that my husband and his family are big gardeners and love the associated canning and freezing activities, I make it known that I do not can or freeze and I do not help with my husband’s garden. He is fine with this arrangement and he does support my quilting past time. Would much rather be at the sewing machine!
That sounds like that arrangement works out beautifully!
I’m so glad I’m not alone in not feeling comfortable hosting! I struggle with it every time I have to do it. And although everyone always says it was wonderful, I always feel like they are just being nice!
You are not alone! =) I'm sure we probably put unnecessary expectations on our "hosting skills". I think probably people are pretty happy to come visit, have a bite to eat, share good conversation, and not have to worry about preparing food or cleaning up afterward. =)
Happy Birthday to you and your Daughter. You are doing great work keep it up.
Thank you so much!
Busy times!! Congratulations and happy birthday to your daughter!
It has been busy...thank you so much!
Always fun to listen to your stories. I just ❤️ the flag block. I just may make that one. I like pressing seams open, no matter what pattern says as I think they make quilt lay flatter. Eh? What do I know 😂Those milestone parties are fun. I say next place to have them is a Hotel. They have nice meeting rooms they bring in food clean it up and will decorate for you if you ask for just a few $$$’s more. All you have to do is go enjoy and Hubby writes check at the end.
It's been fun sharing these blocks!....and I've enjoyed going through my scraps to make them. =) Pressing seams open results in such nice/flat blocks!
I actually used to love hosting but our kids are grown and gone.. I never sweated it. If things weren't "perfect" it's ok. I'm terrible at procrastination. And I hate that I do that because then the things you need to do are always just waiting in your mind to do. I feel like I'm better at pointing out the things I don't do well rather than pointing out the things I'm not good at.
Congratulations to your little one and happy birthdays! Thank you for your bright cheery smile and patterns to focus our creativity on!
I am a list-maker which really helps me stay on top of things. If I don't make those lists I know that the things that should be on them probably won't get checked off! =)
Loving the blocks Corey.... you do such an awesome job and are so kind to share them with us all. God bless you! 💚💗
Thanks so much!...I've really been enjoying sharing them. =)
Love your Star Striped quilt, anything Stars get my attention. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
You are so welcome!...thank you!
Stress is another word for party at our house! So glad to hear someone else feels that way. I do such a big effort that I can’t do it very often. I am so happy for your family and your daughter’s accomplishments. My kids are 10-13 years older so we’re past college and masters degree and now our youngest is closer to her final degree, her PhD. Most importantly, both girls know how to sew, which bodes well for them!
It can be a lot of work!...sometimes I enjoy all of the getting ready and other times I don't. =) The graduation party was tricky because I just had no idea how many to plan for!
Congratulations on all of your milestones and celebrations! I enjoy planning parties, baby and wedding showers, get togethers and the like. I am NOT good at growing anything green or floral. I LOVE the scrappy flag quilt pattern. Thank you so much for sharing. I always enjoy your videos and hearing what you have been up to. Thanks!
You're so welcome!...I'm so glad you are enjoying these blocks. =)
I enjoyed the live with Kimberly and the surprise visitor😎…Happy 4th🇺🇸
It was fun chatting with Kimberly!...I'm glad you could join us. =)
I'm not good at wanting to go to work.....I'd rather be at home piecing and quilting. Cool patriotic block! Thanks for sharing it with us!
I know how that goes! =) Piecing and quilting are always more fun than many other tasks. =)
Great to hear about your busy life. Congrats to your daughter and happy birthday to both of you. Thank you for the free blocks. They are all so cute.
You're so welcome...the blocks have been fun to share. =)
Thanks Corey for the Flag block pattern. Can’t wait to make it. It would make a fun table runner, by just stringing a few of them together and put on a border. Same thing with 3 of them in a line to make a door decoration. I’m giving that some thought. They could go nicely with the flag wall hanging in this year’s Fat Quarter Shop’s Liberty Box. I’m planning to work on that one tomorrow. Maybe I will have some scraps left over enough to make your block as well. It would be nice as a large hot pad for the table. Thanks for sharing your frustration of planning graduation parties. By the time you get it figured out, you will be done! That’s the way that works. Great video. Also enjoyed your chat with Kimberly earlier in the week. I always look forward to your videos. So upbeat and fun! Thanks so much!
Someone else mentioned they were using scraps from their Liberty box to make this block...I thought that was a great idea!
Thank you so much for being so generous sharing your patterns and talents.
You are so welcome!
Thank you, Corey for this wonderful block! I just finished up the patriotic version of Laundry Basket Quilts' Virginia Star. It was made with 2 inch strips, and I had some 3 inch pieces left from the yardage. They will be perfect for this flag block! Now, I will have a matching throw pillow.
You sure have been busy this spring! I hope the tail end of summer slows down for you. This seems like one of the fastest summers ever.
I am also not a good hostess, nor am I a good housekeeper. With the farm, my garden, soap business, and quilting, I definitely neglect my house. It isn't dirty, but it is dusty, lol. Thinking about having people over, and in my house gives me anxiety. Now if they want a shop or garden tour that is a different thing 😉
That'll be so nice to have a little pillow to go with. =)
It has been busy this spring...I keep thinking it's going to slow down but so far it has just zipped along!
Thank you for the Flag block!!! I had looked on the internet yesterday looking for free flag patterns with few found - so I really appreciate it!!!!
Oh perfect!...It came out at just the right time. =)
Thank you! Your scrappy blocks are so fun!! I enjoyed watching you chat with Kimberly. 😊
Thank you so much!...it was so much fun chatting with Kimberly!
Thank you for sharing the flag block with us.
You're so welcome!...thank you!
Thank you Corey! I made the Flag block! I love it I still need to do the binding, but it’s so cute. I’m just making one right now as a little tablet topper or big mug rug! Sew cute!! ❤ Thank you so much! I love watching your tutorials-you are the sweetest person!
You are so welcome! I'm glad you put that pattern right to use!
The flag square is so very cute. Looking forward to catching up with the blocks.
They've been so much fun to share!
Love the flag block. Also I saw a video with Lisa and the Beautifully Charming quilt is on my to do list. I really enjoyed the video with Kimberly. I'm not in any quilt group so I get my inspiration from RUclips and now I'm subscribed to your videos. Thanks for sharing free blocks!
There is so much inspiration here on RUclips, isn't there!...thank you so much for subscribing to this channel! =)
I enjoy your videos so much, Corey. Like you, I'm not very good at entertaining. It's because I'm an introvert and being around lots of people stresses me. I like the solitude of my sewing room or 1 or 2 friends at a time. I love your patterns and sew alongs; the scrappy Irish Chain is on my list of "to do" projects.
I'm so glad you enjoy them...they have been fun to share. I need to get working on my Scrappy Irish Chain blocks!
Great video!! Congrats to your daughter! Exciting times for her! I have loved your blocks for bith quilts, though I haven't started mibe yet. On my list to do. Blessings to you ❗
Thank you!...these scrappy blocks have been such a treat so share. =)
Loved your chat on Friday! What a adorable flag block! I had tons of parties. One tip is I would order items from the grocery store or items. Like fruit cheese trays and deli salads. Then you just figure iut the main meat and buns. Congrats to you and your daughter for her graduation! Belated Happy Birthday to her!
It was so much fun chatting with Kimberly and all of you!
I love the scrappy flag block SO much! Thank you ♥️🇺🇸
You are so welcome!...thank you!
Thank you for sharing the flag block pattern and all the tips too! It's a cute one!
You are so welcome!...thank you!
Congratulations, Chloe!
I love the flag block & am looking forward to pulling some additional scraps from my stash to make this to match my Scrappy Irish Chain (downsized to 3x3). I used mostly Minick & Simpson fabrics...but, I'm not good at finishing my quilting projects so the block may be hanging out with the unquilted top for a while. I have SO many quilt tops waiting to be quilted & bound and smaller projects to be finished. Thanks for sharing your newsy updates with the quilty fun!
I think we all have those quilt tops waiting to become completed quilts!
Happy belated birthday to you and your daughter! 🎂 🎂
Also congratulations 🎉 to your daughter on her graduation 👩🏻🎓
Thank you so much 🤗
Congratulations on getting through a graduation!
It is hard to plan a graduation party. We had our kids parties on the Friday before graduation and we made food that could be frozen if we had extra. For my son’s graduation party we were so thankful to have some extras, a neighboring community had an EF5 tornado on graduation day. So we shared with firefighters, first responders and those in need.
Was that Joplin?
Oh wow!...what a blessing to be able to share.
I'm so behind on scrappy Irish chain. They're so many things I'm not good at. You are a busy lady. Thanks for video
We can be good at being behind on our Scrappy Irish Chain blocks together. =)
I’m also not good at hosting parties…. My anxiety about having people in my home is just too much. When the time comes I will have my kids parties at a venue. Love the flag block!
I think we all just have different things that we are good at!...and that keeps things interesting, doesn't it. =)
Love the scrappy flag block. Thank you for sharing. I’m having so much fun finishing work on some of my WIP's. I finished my Bountiful Quilt. Came out beautifully. Now I’m working backwards chronologically, and finishing up the blocks for my Heartfelt quilt. I have all my sashing sand borders cut and ready to go. I’m mixing my WIP projects in with some current QAL's. Congrats to Chloe for graduating and many good wishes for her 18th birthday, and Happy Birthday to you too, Corey ☺
Way to go on finishing up some of those WIPs!...they, somehow, seem to multiply don't they!
I just love the scrappy blocks you are very generously giving us. Any excuse to delve into my pre-cut scraps is welcome. I have made all the blocks.
I also made a scrappy Irish chain from Jessie's pattern. It barely made a dent into my 2.5 inch squares!
Our quilting scraps always seem to be waiting for us!
I love love love the scrappy flag block as well as the other scrappy blocks,, as well as the Irish chain piece blocks. Thanks for the video, Cory. And also, I loved your appearance on FQS anniversary video and loved the quilts you showed. What a trest to see both you and Kimberley on the same video!
It was so much fun chatting with Kimberly last week!
Corey,the unit behind you is perfect for showing off your beautiful fabrics and quilts!
Thank you!...I thought it was such a pretty piece of furniture. Those little cubbies at the bottom are just wanting to have some pretty scrap fabrics added to them!
You are so kind to share your talents with us💕 I think anxiety with hosting events is a normal response, I recently hosted a bridal shower for my daughter with 30 people. So I understand. Later this summer we are also hosting her wedding at our second home which is off the grid on approximately 40 acres in the Rocky Mountains in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. With approximately 100 guest, we are catering it ourselves, I’m also growing the flowers, and veggies. My husband built a large smoker to cook several beef brisket and turkeys for the wedding. In short I take on way too much!!! Hoping it all goes well💕
That sounds like it will be such a lovely wedding! Congratulations to your daughter!
@dbaker
I have Finally finished all the Irish Chain blocks… now to sew the rows. Oh my, this quilt wore me out but my husband thinks it is going to be beautiful. I did all the 2 1/2 “ squares in shades of green with a dark green for the accent. Love your videos!
Way to go!...it's a lot of piecing if you are making it at the pattern size! Your quilt sounds just lovely. =)
Love this series! Happy Birthday USA🎉
It's been a fun series for me too!
I’m not good at cooking, baking, hospitality and housekeeping! I love the flag block! I need to make a pillow out of it ❤
It would make such a pretty pillow!
Thank you, for giving us your time and talents❤
You're so welcome!
Love and thank you Corey!!!❤❤❤
You're so welcome!
Another super cute block. This one is my fave so far! I'm a sucker for patriotic. Thanks for sharing!
You're so welcome!...I'm so glad you like it. =)
Enjoyed your visit with Kimberly. Loved hearing about your journey into fabric and pattern design! ❤
It was so fun chatting with Kimberly and all of you!
I have completed all of the Scrappy Irish Chain ‘A’ blocks and 3 of the ‘B’ blocks. I came up with a tall tulip block to put in the center of each. I’m using them as leader/ender blocks and it is working out so well 🎉
That sounds lovely!
I am terrible about meeting new people. I'm such an introvert! Love, love the flag block, along with all the other scrappy blocks! Thank you so much 😉❤
I feel the same way about meeting new people---I always feel pretty awkward! =)
My daughter’s birthday is a day before mine. It’s fun to celebrate together. I have never mastered grilled cheese. My kids were deprived of grilled cheese sandwiches🤣🤣
LOL!...I used to be a great grilled cheese maker but this new stove has not been my friend. =)
Best planning for graduation is let the kids decide....I'm old and we didn't have a lot of grad parties. Living in the south now out door BBQ's and for us it is crawfish boils for grands. My son loves to do that. He just got remarried and his daughter graduated the following month so there were lots of out door cooking. Hope you enjoyed.
That sounds like such a nice way to celebrate!
Good Morning Corey. I seem to run out of white or white ditzy material more than any other. Glad you daughter had a great graduation party. "Congratulations" to her. Give Tiggs a hug for me and it was so great to see you on FQS. Love the scrappy flag quilt pattern.
I buy solid whites and white on whites by the bolt because I know they always go the fastest for me as well. =) It was so much fun to chat with Kimberly last Friday!
I can’t arrange flowers and I can’t tie a bow. That’s kind of a running joke between my SIL the Artist and me. I JUST finished the first row of my Scrappy Irish Chain. LOVE that quilt but other things have grabbed me. I got a baby quilt back from the quilter yesterday and it’s adorable!!! I bought your Barn Star #6 for the center of a medallion quilt I’m making for myself. It’s beautiful and I’m using M&S Mackinaq Island line so I think it’s going to be stunning. So many projects-so little time-and especially energy! We’re in a massive heat wave here in Texas and it saps energy. But I try to sew 4 or 5 times a week, so gradually things are coming together. I’m still enjoying the Irish Chain SAL, so thanks for that, Corey!
It's so interesting how different we all are!
It sounds like you have been busy, busy with lots of different projects. Mackinac Island is such a pretty line---what a beautiful quilt that will be!
Thank you for sharing this block, it's beautiful.
You are so welcome!
Thank you Cori for your scrappy block series. They sure are pretty with your fabrics.
You're so welcome!...I've been enjoying sharing them. =)
This an adorable quilt block, thanks for sharing. I can relate to the planning for a party issue, I am not gifted in this area either. Planning for food at a larger gathering, we often do potluck style. We plan the main part of the food ( grilled hamburgers/ hotdogs/brats, chicken or pulled pork) and drinks, then we have each family bring a side dish/ salad. That way there is plenty of food and everybody has something they like. May is a busy month for us also , 3 birthdays, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and our Anniversary. Look forward to your new fabric collection.
You do have a busy May!...it's a good kind of busy, isn't it. =)
Love these blocks of the month! ❤ I’m making 4 of each so far and think I’ll make table toppers for my daughters and one for me. Thanks so much Corey! Your patterns and fabrics are wonderful!
They've been fun to share! I'm glad everyone is enjoying them. =)
Another Wonderful Block! Just perfect for a Door Hanger or to make into a Tablerunner also! Can't Wait to see your New Fabric Line! So glad Tiggs got his "15 seconds of Fame" on the FQS Video!!
It was so funny when he popped into the video!...he had gone outside earlier that morning and I didn't realize that my daughter had let him back in---it was a surprise when he showed up!
@@CorianderQuilts He has such a beautiful face. Strays are the Best!
@@sewquilty We're so fortunate we could give him a home (and Frances too!). =)
Wow.....what a busy gal! Thanks for your patterns & videos, giving great tips for if we want to change things up. Love watching your videos, always inspiring .....THANKS!!
You are so welcome!...some months are just busier than others. =) It was good reason to be busy...birthdays and graduations...such fun!
Always fun seeing you. My moms birthday was April 28 mine is May 1. We always celebrated together. Was fun. I just love your patterns with the pressing directions. I hate guessing lol
I think pressing instructions are so important!...they really help the block to come together nicely. =)
Thank you for sharing your wonderful blocks for free. I am loving the Sunny Patches blocks. You are awesome.
You are so welcome!...it's been fun sharing these scrappy blocks as well as the Sunny Patches blocks!
I am finally caught up on my block of the month! So proud of myself. Can't wait to see the final results.
Yay!...it's so good to catch up, isn't it. =)
Congratulations on your Grad. We have a Community building in our town that we rent for Family events, we have a huge family. And other then Christmas Eve( everyone brings a dish, we usually do finger foods) we have a Caterer friend we use. It’s sweet to have a child close to your Birthday, my daughter decided to be 2 weeks late, and be born on my Birthday, which was last Thurs. I turn the big “6 0” and my daughter “35”❤. You mentioned that your new stove has you out of whack for cooking. You didn’t happen to get a glass stove top did you? My husband got me one 3 yrs ago and I feel like I’ve finally got my cooking skills back😂🤦♀️. And I can’t bake neither
, my daughter is good at it, my son is awesome at cooking with a crock pot( always delicious food) Thank-you for free pattern I’m excited to do it.
It is a glass top stove...I'd take my electric coil one back in a hurry! LOL =)
This little sew along is fabulous. I am Canadian so will be swapping out your flag block for a maple leaf, I love how you framed it. Thank you.
It's been a fun little impromptu series. =)
I had to get a new washing machine and now I am not good at using this stupid, extra low use water machine! There is always something! But since I still prewash all my fabric before cutting and sewing, I will persevere! Thanks for the free flag block. Just a small and cute size to work into patterns.
Some people really enjoy getting new appliances and technology. I get so comfortable with whatever I am using that I never want to upgrade and would rather work around whatever isn't quite working with my current ones.
I’m anxiously awaiting the Peachy Keen fabric to make a sunny patches mystery quilt! ❤️ thank you for sharing your love of quilts with us!!!
Oooh!!...Sunny Patches in Peachy Keen will be so pretty!
I really like that you used printed whites for the stripes. This is a darling block. ❤🤍💙
It's a great way to use up some of those white on white scraps you might have. =)
That flag block is darling. Thank you for the pattern.
You're so welcome!...I thought it turned out so cute. =)
Always love your videos. Thanks for the flag pattern. ❤️ have a blessed week
Thank you! You too!
The scrapy flag block is fantastic!!! Can’t wait to make it! ❤🤍💙
I'm glad you like it!
Thank you for the scrappy flag block! Your basket quilt is lovely. Enjoy your videos very much, saw you on FQS the other day😊 Have a good week & enjoy the 4th❤ HS graduation😮, granddaughter will be starting her senior in August...hope her parents are ready for it🙃
You are so welcome!...thank you! It was a lot of fun chatting with Kimberly last week. =) You have a great week as well!
thank you for sharing your scrappy blocks. so fun! What I'm not good at is home decor. I know what I love, but it doesn't always coordinate!
You're so welcome!...these scrappy blocks have been fun to share. =)
I love your patterns. And I really love your fabric lines. I have many of them ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!...I really appreciate that!
Just started my scrappy Irish Chain. I've got 4 quilts going at a time. I use the 2.5" squares as my leaders and enders so that I can be getting this one started as I absolutely love how this looks. Thanks. Oh, and I'm not skilled with cooking and planning.
It's a great leader/ender project!
Beautiful blocks Corey…and beautiful fabrics too… Dottie x (UK)
Thank you Dottie!
oddly enough, I am comfortable hosting and planning food...but creativity? decorating? uuugggghh! As far as grad parties, I've done three now and the best advice I could give is you don't need a bunch of different dishes, but have plenty of what you have! Catered fried chicken, mostaccoli, breadsticks, potato or pasta salad, fruit, and cake!
Good advice!...thank you!
I really like the colors in your new line, #SunWashed so crisp and happy
Thanks so much David!
Love these scrappy blocks!!! Thank you so much for sharing. 🥰
You're so welcome!
Love this scrappy flag! Too cute! Hoping I can eventually get to my scrappy Irish chain.
I'm hoping I can get to mine too!
Thank you for the new scrappy block! It’s adorable!
You are so welcome!...thank you!
Love the scrappy flag block! So cute! ❤😊
Thank you!
Always enjoy your videos! Thanks too for the free blocks!
Thank you!...you are so welcome!
I love the flag block. Thank you!
You're so welcome!...thank you!
Thank you for the flag block.
You're so welcome!
Hi Cory. I am new here, watched the FQS livestream and realized that I would enjoy your youtube channel too. I can't believe that I didn't "get" the Coriander Quilts name!
That was so fun chatting with Kimberly on Friday...and all of you as well!
You are not alone in not getting the Coriander Quilts name...I think most people don't--and then it's an "ah-ha!" moment when I explain it. =)
Thank you!
July 4th is my birthday.
Hoping I can finish this adorable flag block! 🇺🇸
Happy birthday!
Love your blocks
Thank you!
Good morning Corey.
Good morning Karen!
For parties, find a theme make quick easy food and go with the flow. I love having parties and enjoy all the decorations and just having family out to enjoy.
Quick, easy food is key!
Love this block I am making table runner for 4 th of July
That'll be so pretty!
I have enjoyed doing the Scrappy Irish Chain project, but have gotten a little bogged down thinking about doing that huge size, so my vote would be …. Let’s do the smaller version … it’s totally selfish of me because I would like an early finish of this project BUT I want to follow along as to how you will finish things off. Would a small border work or just a quick binding. Whatever you do.. I’m along for the ride lol
It's a large quilt at that 5x5 size!
You are so sweet thank you so much for sharing your beautiful blocks love it specially the red white blue one ❣️✂️🧵🪡💖❤️💗💓😊
You are so welcome!
Thanks Cory.
You're welcome!
Corey!! Hey there my Berlin bestie!! Regards from southwestern Ohio!
Hello, hello!...I hope you have a wonderful day. It's looks like we are going to have beautiful weather today. =)
You were great on FQS 20 anniversary live stream! So happy Kim featured YOU on that special day. You talked about getting started but I missed if you talked about if you had an art or graphics background. Because honey, your fabric lines are always on point! Blessings to you and yours and I’m sure your baby girl’s grad party was bomb!
@@emarie7591 It was so fun to chat with Kimberly...what a treat. =) No, I don't have an art or design background. I've always enjoyed sketching and drawing but no formal training in that regard. I do have a quilting background...we have generations of quilters on both my mom and dad's sides of the family.
Make grilled cheese in your air fryer.... it's so easy and yummy....
I don't have an air fryer! =)
Thank you so much for your scrappy blocks! They're so cute! Do you think you are going to have one for each month? I was thinking a sampler quilt of all of them would be cute!
I don't know if I will end up with 12 or not...so far, they haven't been released one a month. =)
I loved the new block can you give another flag idea. Here what I did with the blocks
Thank you so much!...it's been fun sharing them. =)
LOVE all your quilts!
AND your t-shirts!
Can you share a link to where to find them?
Thank you!..the shirt is linked in the description box below the video. =)
Thank you!! ❤
I love the quilt with the red and white and Blue stars to your left. What pattern is that please.
Thank you!...that pattern is called Star Striped. I have a link to the pattern in the description box below the video. =)
Hi Corey! I don't think I am good at party planning either! I think I just worry too much. I am going to be camping in your neck of the woods in a couple of weeks. Are there a couple of quilt shops you can recommend checking out? We will be at a campground in Mt. Eaton.
We have so many great ones!...I shared about some of them in this blog post: corianderquilts.com/local-shops-and-restaurants-to-visit/ I would also add Chestnut Ridge Sewing to the list.
@@CorianderQuilts Thank you so much! Have a great day!
I’m terrible at planning parties. Luckily I have five daughters who are good at it😀
That's helpful! =)