The 6 pointed star - back two together, that way there is no "wrong side". Or decorate the back with a sequin strip sewn on in the star shape. Small Christmas shape would look lovely as a banner, on the mantle, over doorways, round baby's cot. Love the video, thank you. Best wishes. Aug'24. UK. E❤
I love all your projects. My favorites were the square with the white petal looking pieces out to the corners. I really want to learn to make this so bad. I love the tree skirt. I want to make that one too. I would like to make all 9. They are all gorgeous! I am a new subscriber.. Have a terrific week.
@@ArtistTaraReed they become your extra hand, the hemostat can be on your pinky finger and you retain the use of your hands…very useful when working with small objects
I love how you present this - you are articulate and to the point, so thank you! I’ve tried to watch other tutorials but the presenter was so giggly, or talked so much that I couldn’t watch. One presenter was flirty with her camera (eyebrow waggles, shoulder dips, cutesy) that even though her information was great, I just couldn’t watch. But you’ve got this down! Thank you again
Beautiful. Best of all no stress cutting exact measurements.Just following your creativity for colors, shapes and sizes of your panels, and quilt. My idea of perfection!! Hand stitched quilts are my preference.
I love the last part… 😉 if you are subscribed to my channel and click the bell, RUclips will let you know when I post new videos. Hope all is well with you!
Love the way you explain your step by step instructions. The are easy to understand. Great easy to make projects. I am starting to make gifts now, I only have a few people to sew for this year. Where did you get the tiny iron? It is perfect for. Crafting, sewing and quilting. ❤🙏😎🇨🇦
Thank you! The iron is a Cricut Easy Press Mini that you can find on Amazon (affiliate link: www.amazon.com/dp/B07VKPZS24/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_QRW9P5HPCDDTTZAKMK1N?linkCode=ml2&tag=sew-with-tara-reed-20) or you can find them in most craft stores like Michael’s, Joann or Hobby Lobby. Happy sewing!
8 years ago my son and his gf lost the baby she was carrying. They had already named the baby Jordan regardless of gender. I made a memorial stocking for baby Jordan. Has "her" name and the date we lost her. I say her because I was convinced the baby was a girl. I then decided to add all of our deceased family members to the stocking. Last year I added my mom. This year I will add my husband's best friend and his brother in law as he passed on January 7th. This was the hardest stocking I ever made 😢
Is the tree skirt machine washable? I am specifically wondering if the white snaps would come apart. Thank you! I have sewn for nearly 70 years, predominantly garments, but I also do a large variety of craft type sewing. You are a very good teacher. You explain the instructions well.
I haven't washed mine but don't see what it wouldn't be - it's fabric and batting, so basically a quilt with snaps. The Kam Snaps are used in a lot of baby products that get washed constantly (shirts, bibs, etc) so they shouldn't be a problem either. And TY for the compliment - means a lot. 🥰
There is another very simple way to gather something. Make sure that the presser foot and throat plate are ones that can be used for a zigzag stitch! These instructions are for someone who is right handed. Measure how long the area is that is to be gathered. Measure a length of 1/16th or 1/8th inch ribbon, or very thin cording, that is 4-5 inches longer than the measured fabric. (If the fabric is 20” long where you want the gathers to be, your ribbon or cording should be at least 24-25 inches long. There is no need to cut the ribbon or cording! It will not remain in the fabric.) Leave a tail, at the beginning, least 2” long. The ribbon or cording should be positioned so that the long loose end is hanging over the front of your sewing machine. Secure the short end that is closest to the back of your machine, by either taking a few stitches into it, or with a pin. Make sure that it cannot be pulled into the casing you are about to sew. Next select the zigzag stitch and a wide width. With your right hand, hold the long length of ribbon or cording near the front of the presser foot. You are going to zigzag over the ribbon or cording, being careful to NOT sew on it! Hold the long end of ribbon or cording so that you keep it centered under the threads that are going to the right and left. (Creating the zigzag stitch.) When you reach the end of the fabric, pull the fabric away from the machine. Cut the threads. Hold the portion of the fabric where you stopped sewing with your left hand. With your right hand, pull the end of the ribbon or cording. With your left hand slide the fabric to the left, creating gathers however tightly or loosely that you desire. Pin the long loose end of the ribbon or cording into the fabric. Change the stitch back to a straight stitch. The stitch length can be 3 or greater. Do a straight line of stitching, beginning at the area of the fabric where you started sewing the zigzag. Stitch slightly to the right of the zigzag stitches. This will keep the gathered material in place. Continue sewing until you reach the end of the gathers. If you used a pin to secure one end of the ribbon or cording, remove it. If you took a few stitches to hold it, carefully remove those stitches, so that the short end of the ribbon or cording is completely loose. Using your left hand hold the fabric at the end where you stopped doing the zigzag stitch. Don’t hold the ribbon or cording. With your right hand pull the ribbon or cording all of the way out. Continue with your project.
Could you have done green on one side and red on the other if you have an assortment of colors of those snaps? Just curious as I’m planning on transitioning to snaps.
It’s from a hexagon template set from Hobby Lobby and says 2 1/4” (with the seam allowance piece) but I just measured side to side and it is 4” across. Hope that makes sense!
@@grammyk1 ✂ Get the free Christmas stocking pattern template 👉🏻 bit.ly/3MOYZsO - all of the links are in the description and you need to make sure you don't have pop-up blockers on as they open a separate window.
“Charm Pack” is actually a term trademarked by Moda fabrics - Riley Blake calls their square precuts stackers. It’s like Kleenex becoming the common term for tissue even tho it’s a brand name. Same thing for “jelly roll”
I have to say I don’t use a rotary cutter often without a ruler - some ppl make it look so easy I had to try but don’t trust myself (and like my fingertips!)
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What will you try first and what other tutorials would you like to see?
Dog stocking!!! Three of them!
@@janemeyer794 Nice!
My goodness! They’re all so adorable - sweet! Thank you!🫶
Dog stocking!
@@susannenadeau9894 can't forget the dog!
I love the circles for the cathedral windows🥰
They end up so pretty, I agree!
Love it....that fresh cool breeze must have left a lovely smell....
Just like sheets hung on the line to dry!
Love the tree shirt, stocking, dog collar and dog stocking! Love them! Going to try to do these for a Craft Fair! Thanks for sharing ❤️🇨🇦
You're very welcome - have fun and may you have great sales!
The 6 pointed star - back two together, that way there is no "wrong side". Or decorate the back with a sequin strip sewn on in the star shape. Small Christmas shape would look lovely as a banner, on the mantle, over doorways, round baby's cot. Love the video, thank you. Best wishes. Aug'24. UK. E❤
Great ideas - thanks!
I love all your projects. My favorites were the square with the white petal looking pieces out to the corners. I really want to learn to make this so bad. I love the tree skirt. I want to make that one too. I would like to make all 9. They are all gorgeous! I am a new subscriber.. Have a terrific week.
Welcome! The petal looking pieces are the Cathedral Window ornaments I think - easier than they look! Have fun!
Pinking shears for curves is genius!! You're full of great tips, happy to be a new subscriber! Thanks!
Welcome!
Oh my gosh! That dog stocking! ❤
So cute, right? 🥰
Yassss!
I am a fairly new sewer and just found your channel. I appreciate how well you explained what and why you do things. Great educator!
thank you! My goal is to help new and newer sewists and quilters like you - I hope you subscribed to my channel. 🥰
Making for our 4 great grandkids this year
That sounds like fun! 🥰
Hemostat clips work well to hold pieces together
Love any clip that works! 🥰
@@ArtistTaraReed they become your extra hand, the hemostat can be on your pinky finger and you retain the use of your hands…very useful when working with small objects
I love how you present this - you are articulate and to the point, so thank you! I’ve tried to watch other tutorials but the presenter was so giggly, or talked so much that I couldn’t watch. One presenter was flirty with her camera (eyebrow waggles, shoulder dips, cutesy) that even though her information was great, I just couldn’t watch. But you’ve got this down! Thank you again
Thank you for your feedback - I try and stay on-point and friendly without distracting from the task at hand!
Im loving all of them. I'll start with the stockings, then ornaments. Thanks ❤
Sounds like a great plan! Have fun 🎅🏻
Beautiful. Best of all no stress cutting exact measurements.Just following your creativity for colors, shapes and sizes of your panels, and quilt. My idea of perfection!! Hand stitched quilts are my preference.
Happy to be whatever kind of inspiration you need - especially no stress! 🥰
Enjoyed your video. I am making the star and the stocking thanks
Thanks and have fun!
Love everything you make I’m definitely going to make them all. Thanks for sharing your video. Blessings
You're very welcome - happy sewing!
Nicely produced maam thx🥰
Thank you! Will you give any a try?
Your rocking it my friend so proud of you ❤️
thanks! 🥰
I haven't seen you for a couple of months. Glad to ccatch you.
I love the last part… 😉 if you are subscribed to my channel and click the bell, RUclips will let you know when I post new videos. Hope all is well with you!
Love the way you explain your step by step instructions. The are easy to understand. Great easy to make projects. I am starting to make gifts now, I only have a few people to sew for this year.
Where did you get the tiny iron? It is perfect for. Crafting, sewing and quilting. ❤🙏😎🇨🇦
Thank you! The iron is a Cricut Easy Press Mini that you can find on Amazon (affiliate link: www.amazon.com/dp/B07VKPZS24/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_QRW9P5HPCDDTTZAKMK1N?linkCode=ml2&tag=sew-with-tara-reed-20) or you can find them in most craft stores like Michael’s, Joann or Hobby Lobby. Happy sewing!
Love the 1/4inch pivot tip
where you pivot can make or break your corners! 😉
thank you very much.
You are very welcome 🎅🏼
I love your video, thank you
You’re so welcome
You can print on the freezer paper. I do it all the time on my inkjet printer.
Good to know! I haven’t tried that -thx! 👍🏻
8 years ago my son and his gf lost the baby she was carrying. They had already named the baby Jordan regardless of gender. I made a memorial stocking for baby Jordan. Has "her" name and the date we lost her. I say her because I was convinced the baby was a girl. I then decided to add all of our deceased family members to the stocking. Last year I added my mom. This year I will add my husband's best friend and his brother in law as he passed on January 7th. This was the hardest stocking I ever made 😢
I bet it was! But what a wonderful memorial stocking to remember them. ❤️
Whoo ! Thank Goodness!
Thank goodness for easy ideas or something else? 🧵
After you’re finished with Christmas, I would like to see a big Easter bunny with eggs. Something simple to decorate the table.
Oh that’s a fun idea! Like a stuffed, stand up bunny or table runner type of thing?
AWESOME thank you !
You are so welcome - Christmas in July, here you come!
Is the tree skirt machine washable? I am specifically wondering if the white snaps would come apart. Thank you! I have sewn for nearly 70 years, predominantly garments, but I also do a large variety of craft type sewing. You are a very good teacher. You explain the instructions well.
I haven't washed mine but don't see what it wouldn't be - it's fabric and batting, so basically a quilt with snaps. The Kam Snaps are used in a lot of baby products that get washed constantly (shirts, bibs, etc) so they shouldn't be a problem either. And TY for the compliment - means a lot. 🥰
New subscriber hun, loving your channel...
Welcome!
There is another very simple way to gather something. Make sure that the presser foot and throat plate are ones that can be used for a zigzag stitch! These instructions are for someone who is right handed. Measure how long the area is that is to be gathered. Measure a length of 1/16th or 1/8th inch ribbon, or very thin cording, that is 4-5 inches longer than the measured fabric. (If the fabric is 20” long where you want the gathers to be, your ribbon or cording should be at least 24-25 inches long. There is no need to cut the ribbon or cording! It will not remain in the fabric.) Leave a tail, at the beginning, least 2” long. The ribbon or cording should be positioned so that the long loose end is hanging over the front of your sewing machine. Secure the short end that is closest to the back of your machine, by either taking a few stitches into it, or with a pin. Make sure that it cannot be pulled into the casing you are about to sew. Next select the zigzag stitch and a wide width. With your right hand, hold the long length of ribbon or cording near the front of the presser foot. You are going to zigzag over the ribbon or cording, being careful to NOT sew on it! Hold the long end of ribbon or cording so that you keep it centered under the threads that are going to the right and left. (Creating the zigzag stitch.) When you reach the end of the fabric, pull the fabric away from the machine. Cut the threads. Hold the portion of the fabric where you stopped sewing with your left hand. With your right hand, pull the end of the ribbon or cording. With your left hand slide the fabric to the left, creating gathers however tightly or loosely that you desire. Pin the long loose end of the ribbon or cording into the fabric. Change the stitch back to a straight stitch. The stitch length can be 3 or greater. Do a straight line of stitching, beginning at the area of the fabric where you started sewing the zigzag. Stitch slightly to the right of the zigzag stitches. This will keep the gathered material in place. Continue sewing until you reach the end of the gathers. If you used a pin to secure one end of the ribbon or cording, remove it. If you took a few stitches to hold it, carefully remove those stitches, so that the short end of the ribbon or cording is completely loose. Using your left hand hold the fabric at the end where you stopped doing the zigzag stitch. Don’t hold the ribbon or cording. With your right hand pull the ribbon or cording all of the way out. Continue with your project.
Thanks Linda for such a detailed response 🥰
Could you have done green on one side and red on the other if you have an assortment of colors of those snaps? Just curious as I’m planning on transitioning to snaps.
Sure! Once you have snap colors you can do whatever makes you happy!
The hexagon template is listed as 2 1/4” but it looks more like 4-5” across? Is that correct? Thank you
It’s from a hexagon template set from Hobby Lobby and says 2 1/4” (with the seam allowance piece) but I just measured side to side and it is 4” across. Hope that makes sense!
Panda bears❤
Want your little red iron
I hope you see this during amazon prime days b/c the Cricut Mini Heat Press is on sale! (ad) amzn.to/3Sf9V5J
I’m not finding the link for the printable template???
I just added template links in the description - lmk if I missed one
I tried to print the stocking, but it would not come up...
do you have pop-up blockers on? This links open new windows...
@@ArtistTaraReed
@@ArtistTaraReedhow do I get the stocking pattern?
@@grammyk1 ✂ Get the free Christmas stocking pattern template 👉🏻 bit.ly/3MOYZsO - all of the links are in the description and you need to make sure you don't have pop-up blockers on as they open a separate window.
👋👋 ugg decisions 😂😂 Thinking I’ll start with the stocking’s (both)
Sounds like a plan! 🧦🎄
Don't. even know if it is on sale in the uk
I’m not sure what you are referring to… lmk and I’ll see if I can help!
You mean " Charm Pack " ?
“Charm Pack” is actually a term trademarked by Moda fabrics - Riley Blake calls their square precuts stackers. It’s like Kleenex becoming the common term for tissue even tho it’s a brand name. Same thing for “jelly roll”
@@ArtistTaraReedI've never heard stackers before. Cute.
@@pdfaulkner1517 yep - have to stay on the right side of the law for trademarked words! 👩🏻⚖
All are sew zwee3
Happy Sewing! 🎅🏻
Great demos and suggestions for Christmas gift making!🌲
One important caution tho, please, do not ever use a rotary cutter without a ruler. 💕🧵🧵🧵
I have to say I don’t use a rotary cutter often without a ruler - some ppl make it look so easy I had to try but don’t trust myself (and like my fingertips!)
@@ArtistTaraReed - Yes🤣 Most of us do love our fingers and want to keep them😍
Have a great week!
you too!