Attempting to Sew my DREAM Quilt (As a Complete Beginner) | How to Make a Diamond/Harlequin quilt
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Attempting to sew my dream quilt from scratch! The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/roseryapparel06221
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Mustard popcorn cardigan: me-made
Button-up ditsy floral dress: • Making Outfits From In...
Gathered midi skirt: • DIY Gathered Midi-Skir...
Big collar dress: • How To Sew A Ruffled C...
Bubble stitch jumper: mum-made
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Inspiration
02:57 The fabrics
04:45 Quilting equipment
07:19 Making the quilt top
18:35 The border, wadding & backing
27:58 Hand-quilting
29:57 How to hand quilt
31:15 How to bind a quilt
35:02 The finished quilt!
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Sewing machine: Brother FS101 (gifted)
Overlocker/Serger: Singer 14sh644
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Thanks for following along as I make my very first quilt! Don't forget the first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/roseryapparel06221
My Grandmother always used old blankets for wadding. It was an inexpensive and sustainable way to make quilts. I have her first quilt that she made in 1929. (She was 13.) It’s made from her old clothing. Grammy was sustainable before it was cool. :) perhaps looking at resale shops for cheap blankets would be less expensive than buying wadding. This is beautiful btw. This was a joy to watch. Thank you :)
You are so blessed to still have your grandma’s first quilt 💙
@@lucii8833 I am. I have several of them. My other mom is also a quilter and I have several of hers too. My moms and I are planning to make a quilt together. I can’t wait to see what we come up with. ❤️
That is such a good idea! How special 🧡 I’ll definitely keep an eye out on some old blankets for my next quilt!
@@RoseryApparel I think that would make my Grammy Peace so happy :) 🧡❤️ enjoy your beautiful quilt!
@@soniawithani7586 aww Grammy peace that’s so lovely and how lovely you still have her quilt 😘❤️
Fellow Australian quilter here. A few tips
1. Definitely cut your pieces using strips as you worked out
2. Generally only cut with the rotary cutter in your dominant hand
3. If you going to prewash fabric, make sure you prewash the coloured (diamond) fabrics, border fabrics and backing fabric so that you don’t have the top shrink later and the borders warp
4. 80/20 blend is a popular choice. I like cotton or bamboo if I want more drape though
5. I iron my backing fabric, and then tape it around the edges to my dining room floor, then layer the batting and top and pin with curved pins like you did. Taping the backing down keeps it taught which is more important for machine quilting to stop the backing bunching up, but not too much of an issue for hand quilting
6. For a nicer finish, I hand sew down the binding to the back, but if I need it done quickly, I’ll machine stitch the binding to the back, and then machine stitch down the front with a blanket stitch on my machine.
Overall, congratulations on making your first quilt though, and you did really well with the diamonds! I’ve been quilting a few years, and still chop off points some times.
Thanks for sharing your quilting insights! These are super helpful to know 😊
Great tips! I’ll also add that you don’t need to reverse stitch at the beginning and end of your patches.
Chain piecing is a great method too, especially if you’re sewing lots of the same size patchwork.
Pressing your patchwork either open or to one side comes down to what you prefer - some quilters get quite pedantic about pressing but I’ll do either 😄.
Patchwork and quilting can become very addictive! I’ve lost count of the number I’ve made. I hope you continue with this journey.
Sign your quilt! I usually embroider a label for the back with my name and date! Lovely quilt! I love that you hand quilted it! Enjoy your channel❣️
I have quilts from 2 great grandmother's and the only way to tell them apart is that one used slightly smaller stitches. If they aren't together, I can't tell. Oh, and add a date as well.
Love this idea! I’ll do that for sure xx
I hand piece, hand quilt and hand bind quilts. I really love hand binding. It’s my favorite part. My least favorite part is cutting. I was really hoping you’d figure out the strip method of cutting those diamonds and I was cheering when you did. I think most quilters find sandwiching a quilt to be exhausting. I’ve done it on my bed and the floor but it’s always tiring.
I’m so glad you liked quilting. I think it’s great fun and a wonderful hand project. This was such a fun video.
I love that you tried something new and showed everyone your learning. People can be so afraid to do something new and not be a master of something right away. The quilt is gorgeous!!
Your first quilt turned out lovely! And your mitered corners on your border are sublime! Good job!
Here are some additional tips on quilting from across the Pacific:
1. In addition to the top, don't forget to quilt the borders also. It is important to also stitch these layers together. You can mimic the design you did inside your diamonds or you can do something different.
2. Next time you hand quilt, try using a quilting hoop. It is similar to an embroidery hoop, but much larger (and thicker) to accommodate all of the layers. This will ensure that your tension is the same between all of the layers of fabric and batting and will reduce puckering on the back.
3. Generally, I use 100% cotton thread (Guttermann is my favorite) to hand quilt with. The DMC thread you used is considerably thicker than traditional quilting thread and is typically used for Sashiko quilts. With that said, I do love the rustic look your thread gives with your design.
4. Do not stress about piecing the border sections. I have many quilt tops that have pieced borders.
5. I agree with you on the binding. I find hand stitching the binding to be less stressful than machine stitching in the ditch.
6. Store the curved safety pins you used in a container, but keep the pins open. That way you will have them ready to use next time you are sandwiching the top, batting, and backing together. But be careful when pulling them out of the container because you might get stuck.
7. Don't throw out your scraps from trimming the diamonds and the backing. You can use them in another quilt. Also, I am glad you decided to cut strips first before you cut out all of your diamonds. Strips will save on fabric waste.
8. A time saver (and thread saver), when stitching the pieces together, instead of stitching two pieces and then cutting the threads, try butting the next set of pieces up to the previous set and stitch them together. You can leave one or two stitches between each set. Keep doing this until you have stitched together all of the pieces for the top of each column (or row), then clip them apart. Then add on the next piece to each of those pairs in the same fashion. You don't need to worry about back stitching because the stitches will be sealed with the next set of seams.
9. When ironing, don't forget to set the seam (like you would when making clothes) before pressing the seam open or to one side. This will push the stitches into the fabric and make the seam lay flatter.
10. I always iron the right side and the wrong side of my quilts before I layer it with the batting. This allows me to admire my work, but also look for any holes in the seams. You won't see the holes on the wrong side because the seam allowance covers them. And mistakes in quilts are expected. Not all of the pieces will line up and that is ok.
11. If you don't already have one, get the 1/4 inch foot for your sewing machine. It makes piecing a lot easier and will help you keep that 1/4 inch seam allowance consistent when piecing.
Thank you for sharing your process. I can't wait to see your next quilt!
The quilt has your name all over it, the colours are so you! This was a labor of love! I was into learning to quilt 2 years ago but never got to actually quilt. Well done Janelle! 🙌🏻
Two years? I can beat that. I halted making my first quilt to sew maternity clothes. My son will be THIRTY in August! It's still in pieces in my craft area. Oops.
Ooooh this is such a dreamy quilt…pattern + color + handstitching I loved getting to see the whole process, and especially appreciate you sharing all the ins and outs of your first time quilting. It has so inspired me to make my own! Also, I really love how your style and aesthetic come through not only in your sewing, but also what peeks you show of your home. So cohesive and “you” ✨💛✨
Aw thanks lovely! I’m glad you liked seeing the process 😊
Impressive for a first time.
If you do this again.... And you probably will
Check out thrift stores for King of Queen size sheet sets for the backing. The back doesn't have to be white or even a solid color. In fact I think they're nicer using a print or color fabric.
I've got too many quilt tops and not enough ambition to quilt them. So the last couple I gifted to gkids I put two quilts together for a double sided one. Much more satisfying and my unfinished pile hopefully will get reduced this way. This double sided one I made originally for my daughter when she was about 12. Two different tops. I sent it to her son in March this year .... He's 18mnths old. Only toke 25yrs to get both of them finally quilted together. I loved designing the quilt tops back in the day just hate HATE the actual quilting.
That's genius and I'm kicking myself that it didn't occur to me. I thrift sheets/curtains all the time for yardage but using one as a quilt backing??? You're a life saver.
Quilting tips from a beginner. 1. Iron your backing fabric as much as you can and then use a hard floor or table using washi tape to hold the backing fabric taught then lay the wadding etc down onto. 2. Use a glue spray (comes in a spray can) in between the backing, wadding and then the quilt top, its easier than using pins but spray in a well ventilated space. You should also only use only 100% cotton fabric when you quilt as well, not sure on the reason why, just what I've been taught from my family. I also recommend Melanie Ham Machine Binding videos for more tips and tricks for your next project :) I only machine quilt and a walking foot is a must as well!
I’ve worked out why you use cotton the hard way- it’s stiffer to make it easier to get the correct size triangles etc
Thanks for the tips Nicole! x
Nicole Barnes...I wondered if you knew that Melanie Ham passed away ....her videos were still accessible, but if you were a follower and didn’t already know, I thought you would like to know...she sure was a beautiful and talented lady. 😢💔
@@annieruth324 Oh my gosh, no I didn't know. I just sometimes refer to her videos when I need to remember certain steps. Thanks for letting me know. So sad!
You are such a clever girl. I am envious of your ability. 😂🎉
This is lovely! One tip is using a walking foot will help with the binding as it feeds the fabric through better. You did a great job!
Good to know! Thanks for the tip!
You have a good reason to be impressed and proud. I’m a seasoned quilter and that was a great job for a beginner.
I got started in sewing by making quilts. I have been trying really hard to use only natural materials for everything. 80/20 is a great compromise and very popular. All cotton gives a lovely crinkle look when you wash the quilt, but if you don’t want that, all poly is the way to go. Cotton is the easiest one for hand quilting in my opinion. All poly also makes GREAT baby quilts and heavy use quilts as it does hold up to lots of washing better. All poly also is best for extra loft or extra puffy quilts. Wool or wool cotton blends are my absolute favorite for warm quilts and bamboo (or bamboo silk) is amazing for quilts you want to use in the summer. Bamboo is the most expensive and most eco friendly. But they feel amazing. Only downside is for hand quilting the bamboo fiber gets caught on thread.
Thanks for all this info! It’s super helpful 😊
A lovely quilt, great colour palette, and hand stitching is my favourite quilting method, well done, I am a seasoned quilter and make about one a month, there are so many free patterns you can chose from,Looking forward to seeing your next one, have a beautiful week
Sooo beautiful!
I've been making quilts for over 50 years and if this is your first attempt, you are AMAZING!! This quilt is absolutely gorgeous, well done!!! 😀❤
Aw thank you! I’m really happy with it 😍
Gorgeous work
So fabulous - I love how you have an idea and then just go for it!
Love it Janelle and your enthusiasm
So fun to watch this video.
Absolutely amazing. Love the colour way. 💗💗
Thank you! 🧡
Beautiful quilt 😍😍😍
Thank you for sharing your quilt especially the hand quilting. It’s so lovely
Thank you! 🧡
I have been doing loads of natural dyes recently in preparation to make a small quilt. I love the tones that plant material gives. I also love the shades of fabric you used in yours and I think you made the right choice with the white fabric.
Well done it’s beautiful.
Simply stunning!
Aw thank you! 🧡
Beautiful!
Hi Janelle - I always listen to your videos while I quilt! Congratulations on making your first quilt. You did a terrific job. What a lovely quilt. You’re going to treasure that for many years. I am really interested to see how you use these newly acquired skills in your sewing practice. Keep up the amazing work.
The quilt is beautiful. One rule you did not know. You don’t wash quilt fabric. You wash the finished quilt so everything will shrink together. Diamonds are hard but you love a challenge. The easiest technique for a single person is Quilt-as-You-Go.
You are a very talented woman who accomplishes anything you put your mind to.
Oh really? Oops! What do you do if the fabric is badly creased like mine was?
@@RoseryApparel just put it in the dryer with a wet towel. That will steam the creases out but not shrink it. I do that all the time with my delicate clothes because I hate ironing until I bought my steamer.
@@RoseryApparel I would recommend washing or at least testing red fabric as that color can be notorious for bleeding.
I loved it watching this video. The quilt turned out beautiful!!!
Adore this. The hand quilting gave it a beautiful touch 🌼🌸🌼
Loved watching this tutorial and the process of putting your quilt together Janelle and the quilt is beautiful. Well done!!!
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it x
You did an amazing job! The quilt is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! ❤️🙂
I love the texture and colour palette too! It’s really lovely. 💕
Thank you! I could not be happier with it 😍
I love the colour combination in your quilt. It turned out amazing! I usually sew my binding on the front by machine and always handstitch the back. Thrifted sheets also make lovely backings. Also fleece makes a cosy quilt backing, especially for kids.
I loved watching this! My entry to sewing was through quilting and your videos inspired me to take on apparel sewing! You did a great job for your first quilt!
Very inspirational, love the colour palette. Thanks for sharing.
Such a gorgeous quilt
Thank you 🧡🧡
Beautiful 😍
I can only say WOW! I really enjoyed watching you make your gorgeous quilt. Love your fabric and color choices.
I love the color and pattern choices for the diamonds. Very fun. It turned out so good!!!!
Well done,it's gorgeous 😍
Your quilt turned out gorgeous, well done 👏🏼👏🏼
Bed sheets make great backings for quilts, flannelette add extra softness. I never throw out the flat sheet in the set when the fitted sheet is worn. Perfect for backings.
What a lovely quilt! You can be so proud of this. I absolutely love the colour palette and the hand sewing. Well done 🥰
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I told you i desperatly needed the making of this quilt and here it is!!!! You're wonderfull!!!!
The quilt is beautiful! Well done. Loved watching the whole process.
beautiful!!
I’m feeling very inspired after watching you make this quilt that I’ve decided to make one 🥰
It looks sooo pretty! I have gotten into quilting and basting is definitely a process...I recently used the "pool noddle method" and loved that so much better than laying it out on the floor and taping the backing down. I bought furring strips to use at the home improvement store instead of pool noodles, and sanded them down and put a clear coat to smooth them. You could pick up long dowels or something more squared off, but I needed it to be pretty long which is why I went with furring strips instead. They were only a couple dollars a piece, too!
Loooooved this so much!
Quilting was the first sewing I ever did with my mum so I have a real soft spot for it. Now that I'm at the age where my friends are having babies I absolutely love surprising them with beautiful quilts as baby shower gifts!
You should be so proud of how it turned out, I think it's stunning!!!
Ooh I just started quilting! Love this. Soooo beautiful!! 😍😍
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for showing the whole process, it's tricky to find someone who shows quilting so completely and honestly. 💓
Hello! Such a darling quilt top! I just got my first chance to sit down and watch as I was out and about today. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video and your talent.
So impressed with your quilt for a first time.
What a beautiful quilt!
I've been working on a hexagon quilt for 3 years now, all hand sewn together. It's very addictive. People say I am crazy when I tell them I will do another quilt when I finish this one.
Well done Janelle! I, like others, were so glad you figured out strip cutting. Your points worked well. "Hang pinning" is also another way of getting your seams to line up. I hand stitch the binding to the back. However I did my last quilt with minki fleece backing, so I machined that one. Too fluffy to do that one by hand. Worked out well, sewing from the back. Gave the top another stitch line detail.
You have inspired me to get out my rather time consuming quilt and move that one along. Lots of points!
Again, well done! Loved your video. ❤️
Fabulous job! Love your quilt and I think you did a great job. It's beautiful! 👏👏👏
Thank you! x
I'm so glad to see that you figured out the better way to cut. But I also loved that you were generating scraps because my favorites quilts are scrappy.
Beautiful. You did a great job!! Love the color palette and the design.
This is the most beautiful quilt I’ve ever seen. Thank you for the inspiration and sharing the process. Fantastic job!
What a lovely project, Janelle! I've been following it on IG, I just loved to watch the video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. You said words that I always say when I am sewing or knitting or cooking... just using my hands to keep away from idle and trouble! Therapeutic... relaxing... enjoyable...impressed with yourself... Great job! Absolutely gorgeous quilt!
Wonderful quilt Janelle, you are so clever and inspiring. Will definitely have to try quilting now! Xx
Loved the video on first time quilt making. Have never made one myself, but watching you gives me more of an idea of what's involved and what to expect. You have given me an incentive to try my hand at it.
i just made my first quilt at the beginning of this year. it was a small one for my son, and it was surprisingly fun! this quilt is so beautiful and is making me want to make another!!! with the binding, i sewed it to the back first, and then flipped it to the front and sewed the the top side down.
Beautiful quilt, and your points are so sharp for a first timer. Love that your quilt matches the clothing on te rack!
I admit, this layout is calmer, and softer. Nice.
I Enjoyed watching every step of quilt making. Super satisfying 🥰
Aw thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🧡
Just lovely and so inspiring. I have had a ton of false starts and huge bumps along the way. Watching you makes me realize eventually I will get it.
This is so pretty, I'm so tempted to take up quilting now! ♦︎♢♦︎♢
I think you would absolutely fall in love with the world of EPP quilting - English Paper Piecing. You essentially 'wrap' pieces of card with fabric, the card being in the quintessential quilting shapes, diamonds, hexagons, octagons, triangles, etc. You use a glue stick to secure the fabric (temporarily) around the card, and sew the pieces together by hand. It takes a while but is so satisfying. Look it up, I'm sure you've already come across it. I loved the Stitch Sisters video about EPP quilting. Amazing work on your first quilt, you have already mastered it! It's a beautiful piece that will likely stay in your life for many years if not generations! xx
I love the colors of your quilts. You have so much talent and amazing creation. Thank you so much for sharing💕👏🏼
I loved this, your quilt is so beautiful. I am making my first quilt as well, 3”x3” squares. My mother-in-love and grandmother-in-love have quilted for decades. They use 100% cotton batting.
Absolutely beautiful x
That was such a fun project indeed. Someday I'll try to make something similar, but I find it very hard to work with such a huge amount of fabric like that.
It’s so funny that you play “The Office” while working....while I - and probably others too - play your videos when we are working!!! ❤️
Well done Janelle. Your quilt is beautiful. You totally inspired me to start one too. Thanks for sharing. Remain blessed xxx
Do it Sharon!! It was so much fun 😍
oooooo definitely making one like this for my next quilt, love the colour palette and inspiration quilt. yours turned out so cute!
I love the quilt Janelle, it looks so amazing! I have been wanting to give quilting a try for a while now....even have some fabric ready but didn't dare start.....you have inspired me to give it go! thanks for sharing your project! 😃
Great video, loved the longer progress bit by bit style. Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous. well done. A treasure for a lifetime. Super special.
Aw thank you! I love the idea of it being an heirloom 😍
The quilt looks so beautiful!! All the process is so relaxing and love love the puffiness of the hand stitch 💙
Me too! So happy I decided to hand quilt it 😍
i am so glad that I found your site. I enjoyed all the detailed information. I have been quilting for a long time and only do hand quilting. I agree with you that it has a better feel and look than machine quilting. It does take longer though. Many blessing to you from South Florida 🏝
love love😍
Thank you! I’m so proud 😍
Great job I love it
Awesome,loved everything about this video and the quilt. Well done!
I was amazed to see you chose a diamond pattern for your first quilt! Your overall sewing skills carried you through! It’s a beautiful quilt! I can’t do a lot of hand sewing, due to arthritis. I only quilt my smallest quilts at home, and send bigger ones to a longarmer.
This also helps if you want a big quilt but don’t have room to lay it out. I do my binding by sewing it to the back, then press to the front and top stitch it down. This way you can see exactly where you are catching the fabric. No one will notice if the stitches are a bit off on the back, especially if you make a good color choice for your binding thread.
Minha nossa! Como dá trabalho... Ficou tão lindo! 🥰🎀❤️
This Is gorgeous ! I have been dreaming of a quilt coat for a while, maybe I should do my own quilt you made it look so fun
Beautiful quilt - colors and pattern! You did a great job!
Thank you!
Another way to do the binding that may be less frustrating is to machine stitch the binding to the front of the quilt and then hand stitch the the wrap over part to the back of the quilt. Also, it helps to sew your binding strips together at a 45 degree angle so you reduce the bulk of the seam allowance in the binding.
I've never made a quilt, but you have inspired me. Thank you.
Wow this is an amazing first quilt!! I sometime use cheap cotton flannelette sheets as my 'wadding' depending on the the quilts use.
I have been looking forward to this video since you first mentioned you were making a quilt. I made my first quilt before my daughter was born over 40 years ago (hexagons using English
paper piecing - the only instructions I could find ) and have been making them on and off ever since. I have a diamond quilt pattern that I bought about a year ago that I want to make but was a bit nervous about points etc. your video gave me some really good tips particularly with not matching the 1/4 inch seams - there you have taught an old dog some new tricks. Tip for binding - I always machine stitch the first part on the front and then hand stitch the binding down to the back - one of the calmest and most rewarding parts of the whole process. Now you need to make a patchwork coat.
Beautiful quilt and so many great tips in the comments. It is really fun and addictive! 😊
Your quilt is beautiful, Janelle. I love the diamond pattern and the colours you have used.😀
Thanks, I’m very proud of it 😍
Amazing job! I have been so obsessed with quilting lately it is so much fun! For your next quilt I would recommend looking into chain piecing, it's absolutely game changing. My favorite batting is wool, it's a bit more expensive but it makes an amazing all season quilt.
I love it! The simplicity of the hand quilting is beautiful! You definitely have a right to be proud of that…I’ve seen quilts that look nowhere near as good as that from seasoned quilters. I’ve never made a quilt but have thought about it a few times. Watching you make yours and seeing how much you enjoyed it, makes me want to give it a go soon.
Such a gorgeous colour palette!! I really like hand sewing too :) I'm working on a huge quilt (very slowly) at the moment and I hope it turns out as smart as yours!
Beautiful 🤗🤗