If there was an award for BEST RUclips INSTRUCTIONAL Teacher, it would be this site, especially all new quilters, experienced quilters, etc, this is the only site you want to subscribe to. I know bc I viewed all of them. Most sites talk too long, drag on, etc. Donna and Jordan have this!
I can't decide which I like better - Donna's teaching/instructions or James' camera work. So I'm going to have to give both of you five stars. I'm SO impressed with every little angle he chooses for the viewers like myself to enjoy - not only for making Donna's teaching oh so clear, but also for the shear entertainment for my eyes. It's like James knows exactly what I'd want to see if I could be there in person and lean over up close and personal to whatever Donna is doing. Thank you, Jordan Fabrics, for all the preparation you do to make these tutorials so professionally done. I just wish someone out there would set up an annual contest for best quilting videos in different categories so I could vote for you. 😍
Hello Donna, I took up quilting about a year ago and you are the best teacher on the internet! You’ve taught me so much! Thank you for your work and continuing to do what you do! Sincerely, Laura Nichols
I just wanted to let you know, that the kindness and generosity you share with all of us is awe inspiring!!! You make me want to strive not only to be a better quilter and seamstress but, A better human being!! This world could use more people like you that have the willingness to share not only your knowledge but your humanity as well. My many thanks to You and Your Husband for all that you do for the quilting community not only in Grants Pass and Oregon State but across the Nation and anywhere people are lucky enough to find you!! 😊💕
And across the pond. I too feel blessed to have found Donna Matt and family. Donna you have fantastic patience and I took up quilting due to stumbling across you on you tube. Such an inspiration and amazing tutor. Thank you so very much 😀👍xxx
Buonasera Donna io adoro i suoi lavori la seguo da tanto tempo, vedo che la seguono in tanti e riceve molti mi piace .Quello che non capisco i pochi idioti che mettono "non mi piace " .Per favore lei continui a fare i suoi video e continui a far vedere le meraviglie che riesce a creare con le sue mani. Complimenti ancora Rosamaria
Donna, hello! Greetings from Russia. You are my favorite. Everything is technically clear, even without knowledge of the language. I wish you new inspirations and good luck in your work.
I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS FABRIC WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT. THE FLOWERS, THE PURPLE AND GREENS ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL. I HOPE IF THEY EVER GET THIS AGAIN, THEY WILL SHOWCASE IT SO I CAN BUY LOTS OF IT. THANK YOU DONNA AND JORDAN FABRICS.
Omg, new video! Donna, I want you to know I made my first-ever quilt blocks today! There were some mistakes and blunders, but the confidence you gave me with your videos pulled me through! I’m so excited to make more quilts! xxxxxxx
Congratulations! I’ve quilted for decades and still make some mistakes. Donna is The Best. I’m always excited to have a new quilting sister. I have taught three of our four daughter in laws how to quilt. We have so much fun together. Hugs from Maine.
@@jordanfabrics8380 Donna I was actually startled by the very first ”oops!” in this tutorial 😂 I marvel at your speed and precision all the while speaking to us so gently. I love how you thoughtfully give basic instructions as though it is the first quilting video someone is watching. Your son should get a RUclips award for his lighting, filming and editing- such excellence.
Donna you have an amazing 🤩 awesome talent. I am so sorry that I did not learn quilting when I was young. Quilting is a wonderful thing to do, the end results are awesome 🤩 beautiful. Such a blessing each and every time I look at the videos. May the Lord Jesus keep you strong and healthy to continue and your family too. Looking forward to one day to visit your store in person. Blessings and Peace
Donna I thank you so much you explain things in a calm smoothing voice. My son's wife passed away with cancer and her sewing machine came my way we have friends in Arkansas that quilt and they told me about you on RUclips so I started watching and you tought me how to quilt. Due to health issues I am becoming more home bound and your touterals are a life saver I just started so I have so much to learn and I just wanted you to know how much you are appreciated my projects don't turn out all that great I have a lot of problems putting the backing on but it gives me something to do again you are greatly appreciated thank you mary
Me too, and I've watched several people making quilts, and Donna, I think you're the best. So clear and you have the knack of explaining, but in a way that's so easy to follow. Even for me, who's nervous. Going to make my first quilt soon. Fingers crossed. I've watched so many tutorials now, I think I'm going to be ok? Fingers crossed again! Lol
So proud to say I finished my first quilt today. So many mistakes and many I didn't see until all but the edges were done. I have forgiven myself and reminded that everyone starts somewhere. For someone who hates to sew, I am pretty excited about my next one. A quilt kit I bought from you! Rail fence, here, I come! Your quilt is stunning, and I absolutely love the giveaway. I keep watching the video for it, but maybe a few quilts down the road. Thanks for your videos and the fact that you give away all your quilt designs!
Hello, Carolyn! Congrats on your first quilt. A secret in the quilting world: no matter how long we've been quilting, experienced quilters make mistakes too. We ALL own seam rippers 😂
That’s terrific Carolyn, congratulations! As I always like to say to myself, even Martha Stewart had to start somewhere- she just did that as a little girl. We have to give ourselves some leeway, we learn to crawl before we walk. People just learning to paint can’t expect their first canvas to look like a Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece, so why do we expect our first quilt to look perfect? Enjoy the learning curve! (The beauty of this hobby is, even the worst-looking first quilt can still keep us warm & cozy!) ~Diana K. 🙂
I thought the green for my choice. I just want to say; Ms. Jordan you are the definition of perfection!!! You are exquisite on every cut, sew, place steam!! Excellent teacher!!! You are beautiful!!! And Amazing!! Loving the close ups with the camera and the creative ways you video ur tutorials... So impressed with you Donna!! Thank u for ur chanel 💓
If you're reading this you are loved, you are beautiful, you are strong, and someone out here in this big ole world thinks you are amazing. Thank you for being you!
Something I have come to appreciate in the year I have been watching is the fact that you don't assume the viewer has been here before. No detail is too small to repeat ( 1/4 inch seam, how to finger press, dry then steam press etc)which makes every video suitable for the beginner or new patchwork artist. And, it is that repetition that has made me a better piecer because I remember those techniques even when I am not working on something from one of your videos. Thank you so much for your consistent instruction and excellent technique! I make a bet with myself on which thread color you will choose for the quilting. My success rate is getting better!
thankyou Donna and Family, I get excited everytime I get a notification saying you have uploaded a new video, as I know you wil be making another beautiful quilt, I have made 3 quilts since I first started watching you 3 yrs ago , I hadnt sewn in years and you gave me motivation, I had never made a quilt before also, I really want to make more but only having a domestic machine and no one near me in the UK that does long arm quilting , I struggle when it comes to putting them together, the designs on the longarm you choose always goes well with your quilt designs , stay safe
Suzy S, I encourage you to find some “free motion quilting” on a domestic sewing machine tutorial videos on RUclips. It is not “easy” to manhandle a large quilt in a domestic machine, but it is doable. Even simple wavy lines will work (that’s what I did on my first quilt which was a jelly roll race 2 design). If you can’t reach the centre of your quilt with your machine, consider hand-quilting in the centre and then machine quilting the outer third or so, which is what I did on my second quilt. Neither recipient gave it back saying they didn’t like it because the quilting wasn’t perfect! 😁
The tropics quilt is absolutely stunning!! Love the fabric choices!! Donna you are such a wonderful teacher and it is a pleasure to watch your videos!!
Thank you Donna for making my world and the world a better place. My late Mom taught me how to sew on her now 40 & 50 year young machines. When she passed last year, I brought her machines to my home unsure of what to do w/her beloved friends. Shortly there after, my sewing bug awoke who'd been asleep for 40 years. A quilting friend who lives in Grants Pass told me about Jordan Fabrics. I've just finished my first human sized quilt by watching your Hint of Fall quilt video. You're a natural born artist and teacher. Talking sweetly to us while moving through all the steps to easily make a quilt. Talking while working, pausing your words while your Juki does her work, thank you for inspiring me and giving me a new life. I have a theory, when Donna gets to roaring away on her Juki, there's no telling where she'll end up, but I know it'll be GREAT!!! Bless you and love to you all from me in the Seattle area. XOXO
My fabric came in, last big project is complete, and I'm watching this video again... thought it best to get a refresher. Looking forward to starting tomorrow. Thank you Donna for all the tips and tricks that you share with us. Blessings to all y'all.
I love this quilt and the flower fabric reminds me of my mother's garden....she is gone now 3 years ago in May....just watching the video is lovely , I missed getting this ordered but got the pattern....pretty wonderful to watch Donna teach...
This has great charm. I was gifted a jelly roll of gold and black fabrics. This might be a good use of it, if I have a focus fabric. Down to the stash cabinet! So glad I found Donna Jordan's videos!
My husband and I had plans to go early to our favorite coffee shop this morning. And then I came into RUclips and saw this new video. The date with my husband can wait until the video is over. Thank goodness Joe is so easy going! He knows how I am with new videos from Donna Jordan! This is a really pretty quilt and I thank you for sharing it. I love your method of teaching us all how to make quilts. I especially like the way you teach us all how to iron! Thank you so much for all you do!
OMGoodness Donna, I’ve been waiting for you to do Tropics. Here’s me dropping everything to run 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️and watch the video, THANK YOU 😊 . Oh Donna you picked that jellyroll because you love 💜💚 😂
This quilt is a heavenly paradise. Panamá 🇵🇦 is a the smaller country between centro America and South America. Panamá 🇵🇦 means abundant of fish fish 🐠 abundant of flowers 🌺 and abundant of butterflies 🦋 and the name of fabric of this quilt should be Panamá. We got multiple variety of flower and some are unique of my small country. Thank you for the old memories that your favorite fabric brought to me. Love, love this quilt. Life without color most be sad. Thank you teacher for your hard work, wonderful class. God bless us all. Stay safe.
This is the best tutorial on how to press bias blocks. I learnt new things just watching it. Thank you once again for setting the standard others need to aspire to.
I learned how to quilt by watching Alex Anderson on HGTV, (I just dated myself) many years ago. I am basically self taught, but like many others who have commented, I am grateful for the talent that you share. This was a beautifully done quilt, but you explain it so well and make all of these quilts do-able. I also am a big fan of the Cozy Quilts patterns. They really are easy to follow. Many Thanks! This is another quilt to add to my "to do" list!
Mrs Donna you are a joy to watch,I love your detailed explanations for a beginner like me,I feel like I have learned a lot by watching your videos.Thank you
Love your videos! Could James do a video on how he does the camera work and editing? It's BY FAR the best of any quilting tutorials on the internet. He knows exactly how much of each step to keep. I have learned so much from you, Donna, and I have sewed for decades and quilted for about one.
Watching Donna teach is a joy, she has such a pleasant voice. And her family is so nice. Donna you inspired me so very much during the pandemic you made my time alone so pleasant....I love to sew, and this quilt is top of my list....it reminds me of family and home. Thank all of you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Another fabulous tutorial, Donna! I can't help but agree with so many of your "fans" below that you are certainly one of the best teachers around. You don't just make it look easy, you actually make it easy! I would love to have seen how the green thread looked on this one, so I guess I'll have to make one and find out. I've used that bright green several times and the results were surprising in that it blended so well with just a pop of color. One thing I'd be interested in knowing is the total time it takes you to make one of your projects. Thank you again so much, and I'm looking forward to visiting your shop in the near future!
The time varies a lot, but I usually make a quilt over several days, and sometimes it takes as much as a week. I never make the quilt ahead of time, but sometimes make practice blocks first to see where the difficult sections are.
I believe RUclips sends “Recommended for you” links to the wrong viewers, and “thumbs down” is how they show their displeasure - to RUclips, not the person posting the video. Still, I guess those people were never taught “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” !
The giveaway is perfect for my son, it's his football team colours. Plus I'm all about green and purple colours. Just wanted to thank your channel for inspiring me to up my sewing game. I look forward to all the videos. Cheers from Geraldton Western Australia
I am not especially big on scrappy, but can embrace controlled scrappy. If I were to make this design, I would likely arrange the blocks so the stripes around the focus fabric were the same color. I admire folks who can just let go of trying to match everything up. Beautiful quilt , Donna, and another well made video. I appreciate your attention to detail.
Donna, you really are my FAVORITE quilter, and a GENEROUS one at that, sharing your free patterns and having drawings for one of your BEAUTIFUL handmade quilts after every demo. I have learned so much watching your demos, and even made the Jagged quilt as placemats. I was so proud of myself, thanks to You! 🌈👍🏻😊. I have one complaint...you make it look so EASY! I can see a tremendous improvement in your earlier videos and the more current ones. Your son/videographer deserves lots of kudos too! I love you and Matt working together....such a cute couple😉
Simo Fish If you're reading this you are loved, you are beautiful, you are strong, and someone out here in this big ole world thinks you are amazing. Thank you for being you! You too Donna..... Love the quilt you do such beautiful work.... Love the quilting too!!!! Hugs guys from Minnesota
Love the quilt would love to make this one. Always love watching your videos.i watch them over to learn more.thank you very much for all your help.Blessing to you and your family.keep up the great work.
It is hard to make a choice. I love the bright colors with the white. Then again I love KF fabric and that black just really pops. It would be really hard to decide. Love your way of doing the quilts!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much! Every time I see your thumbnails I think there's no way I could do that but you break it down so easily and thoroughly, even I as a novice feel encouraged and brave enough to try it. You and your videos are priceless! 💜💙
Donna and Matt, I am a huge fan of all your videos and you have helped me become a quilter. Your newest video inspired me to go to cozy and get the Tropics pattern! thank you ! you are such an inspiration.
This quilt is beautiful! I would have guessed there was more than one block to make this awesome quilt! Miss Donna you make it look so easy and I invariably learn some new techniques...thank you so much for the time you invest in these videos!
I LOVE this quilt and pattern! And, Donna, great color choices. This pattern has just made it to the top of "Quilts I must make immediately" list. And, Ladies, if you haven't purchased the Cozy Quilts Strip Tube Ruler, get it now. I just made my first quilt using this ruler, and it came out perfectly - amazing! I own the large Strip Tube Ruler (I can cut small to large tubes), and it comes in a smaller size as well. It is sooo easy to use, and your cut block sizes come out PERFECT (no squaring up blocks if you cut correctly - an incredible time, back, hands and wrist saver!). Thus ruler is a must have! Thanks, Donna, another great vid. Lindsay, Sacramento❣
Again, another beauty! When I see these quilts you make, I feel like I'm traveling the world and seeing the most beautiful places that I could only imagine in my mind. Thank you Donna!!!
CONGRATULATIONS Ive watch many of your you tubes . I really enjoy all you have taught me. And I look forward to Seeing your family reach 1000K subscribers.
Love the focus fabric and your choice of strips. I also am enjoying your hair growing out to a beautiful gray. Gray hair is going to the color to have when this pandemic is all over. Gary rules.
Love this quilt. I just happen to have some material that would work great. As always you did an awesome job and I love your detailed instructions on ironing. Learn something new with every video. Thank you!
If there was an award for BEST RUclips INSTRUCTIONAL Teacher, it would be this site, especially all new quilters, experienced quilters, etc, this is the only site you want to subscribe to. I know bc I viewed all of them. Most sites talk too long, drag on, etc. Donna and Jordan have this!
I can't decide which I like better - Donna's teaching/instructions or James' camera work. So I'm going to have to give both of you five stars. I'm SO impressed with every little angle he chooses for the viewers like myself to enjoy - not only for making Donna's teaching oh so clear, but also for the shear entertainment for my eyes. It's like James knows exactly what I'd want to see if I could be there in person and lean over up close and personal to whatever Donna is doing. Thank you, Jordan Fabrics, for all the preparation you do to make these tutorials so professionally done. I just wish someone out there would set up an annual contest for best quilting videos in different categories so I could vote for you. 😍
I agree. I was especially impressed with the camera work today. Loved all the machine focus.
I agree and Donna always has such pretty nails!
Completely agree. My favorite thing, though, is the swoosh sound of the rotary cutter on the fabric!
@@brendawheeler4486 Well, thoses hands are front and center and bigger than life size! They do always look great!
They both are AWESOME!!!!
Does anyone else play “what color thread will be picked”? I love doing that. Love the quilts
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Hello Donna, I took up quilting about a year ago and you are the best teacher on the internet! You’ve taught me so much! Thank you for your work and continuing to do what you do!
Sincerely, Laura Nichols
Donna, I always enjoy your tutorials so much, you are a great teacher! One more thing, I LOVE YOUR NAILS!♥♥♥
I just wanted to let you know, that the kindness and generosity you share with all of us is awe inspiring!!! You make me want to strive not only to be a better quilter and seamstress but, A better human being!! This world could use more people like you that have the willingness to share not only your knowledge but your humanity as well. My many thanks to You and Your Husband for all that you do for the quilting community not only in Grants Pass and Oregon State but across the Nation and anywhere people are lucky enough to find you!! 😊💕
And across the pond.
I too feel blessed to have found Donna Matt and family.
Donna you have fantastic patience and I took up quilting due to stumbling across you on you tube.
Such an inspiration and amazing tutor.
Thank you so very much 😀👍xxx
She makes me want to move from Michigan to Grant's Pass!
@@bevwyckoff2451 Me too....I'd love to go to Grant's Pass to at least meet Donna & Matt!
I am surprise ! So nice and easy to do. Thank you very much Donna. Have a good day.
Donna, I completely LOVE seeing people’s completed projects in your emails! Very inspiring and everyone who was ever featured, you’re epic!
Where can we see that, please?
@@susanmei9980 thank you
Susan Mei Susan, I used to receive emails every now and then, but for some reason I don’t anymore - and I enter every giveaway. Strange!
I absolutely love these tutorials. I am 86 and still learning a lot about quilting. Donna is the best teacher I have come across! Thank you Donna
Hello Dee, nice to have you sewing at your age, I am 90 and still going strong!!
@@janehunterboris9960 well my comment was 2 yrs ago and now I am pushing 89 in few months….. but still sewing..😊
AWESOME!! Definitely making this one!! Sooo PRETTY, Donna!!
Buonasera Donna io adoro i suoi lavori la seguo da tanto tempo, vedo che la seguono in tanti e riceve molti mi piace .Quello che non capisco i pochi idioti che mettono "non mi piace " .Per favore lei continui a fare i suoi video e continui a far vedere le meraviglie che riesce a creare con le sue mani. Complimenti ancora Rosamaria
I think that bolt of floral focus fabric could make a really cool kaleidoscope quilt!!!!
That was my first thought too!
First thought of mine also.
Agreed!! I thought the same thing. ☺️
I was thinking the same thing
My first thought as well!
BEAUTIFUL!I would love to have about 10 hours of the longarm sounds for an insomnia ASMR video....LOVE that sound!!
Yes!!! Me too.
So true! I also love the sound of the blade cutting fabric.
I love the rotary cutting sounds!
I am not an ASMR person but the sounds in these videos are always satisfying.
Donna, hello! Greetings from Russia. You are my favorite. Everything is technically clear, even without knowledge of the language. I wish you new inspirations and good luck in your work.
I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS FABRIC WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT. THE FLOWERS, THE PURPLE AND GREENS ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL. I HOPE IF THEY EVER GET THIS AGAIN, THEY WILL SHOWCASE IT SO I CAN BUY LOTS OF IT. THANK YOU DONNA AND JORDAN FABRICS.
Omg, new video! Donna, I want you to know I made my first-ever quilt blocks today! There were some mistakes and blunders, but the confidence you gave me with your videos pulled me through! I’m so excited to make more quilts!
xxxxxxx
Congratulations! I’ve quilted for decades and still make some mistakes. Donna is The Best. I’m always excited to have a new quilting sister. I have taught three of our four daughter in laws how to quilt. We have so much fun together. Hugs from Maine.
I still make mistakes when I am quilting - we just edit them out! Some day I'll do a whole video on common mistakes and how to fix them.
@@jordanfabrics8380 Yes, please make a blooper video. I think we could all use a laugh, as I reach for the seam ripper for the umpteenth time!
@@jordanfabrics8380 Donna I was actually startled by the very first ”oops!” in this tutorial 😂 I marvel at your speed and precision all the while speaking to us so gently. I love how you thoughtfully give basic instructions as though it is the first quilting video someone is watching. Your son should get a RUclips award for his lighting, filming and editing- such excellence.
Congrats and Quilt On (practice makes perfect!)❣Lindsay, Sacramento.
Donna you have an amazing 🤩 awesome talent. I am so sorry that I did not learn quilting when I was young. Quilting is a wonderful thing to do, the end results are awesome 🤩 beautiful. Such a blessing each and every time I look at the videos. May the Lord Jesus keep you strong and healthy to continue and your family too. Looking forward to one day to visit your store in person. Blessings and Peace
Donna I thank you so much you explain things in a calm smoothing voice. My son's wife passed away with cancer and her sewing machine came my way we have friends in Arkansas that quilt and they told me about you on RUclips so I started watching and you tought me how to quilt. Due to health issues I am becoming more home bound and your touterals are a life saver I just started so I have so much to learn and I just wanted you to know how much you are appreciated my projects don't turn out all that great I have a lot of problems putting the backing on but it gives me something to do again you are greatly appreciated thank you mary
I love the Jordan Fabrics Videos.
Me too, and I've watched several people making quilts, and Donna, I think you're the best. So clear and you have the knack of explaining, but in a way that's so easy to follow. Even for me, who's nervous. Going to make my first quilt soon. Fingers crossed. I've watched so many tutorials now, I think I'm going to be ok? Fingers crossed again! Lol
I am very impressed by Donna's use of the straight cut edges to offset the edges of the precut strips. Brilliant!
So proud to say I finished my first quilt today. So many mistakes and many I didn't see until all but the edges were done. I have forgiven myself and reminded that everyone starts somewhere. For someone who hates to sew, I am pretty excited about my next one. A quilt kit I bought from you! Rail fence, here, I come! Your quilt is stunning, and I absolutely love the giveaway. I keep watching the video for it, but maybe a few quilts down the road. Thanks for your videos and the fact that you give away all your quilt designs!
Congrats on your first quilt ! You will learn on the way with each « mistake » which I call « Sewing lesson » ! Have a Nice day !
@@miriamsinclair1655 thank you!
Hello, Carolyn! Congrats on your first quilt. A secret in the quilting world: no matter how long we've been quilting, experienced quilters make mistakes too. We ALL own seam rippers 😂
P.S. and we all purchase extra fabric when starting a new quilt❣
That’s terrific Carolyn, congratulations! As I always like to say to myself, even Martha Stewart had to start somewhere- she just did that as a little girl. We have to give ourselves some leeway, we learn to crawl before we walk. People just learning to paint can’t expect their first canvas to look like a Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece, so why do we expect our first quilt to look perfect? Enjoy the learning curve! (The beauty of this hobby is, even the worst-looking first quilt can still keep us warm & cozy!) ~Diana K. 🙂
I have been watching all your tutorials for 6yrs & have learned so much from you and loved every minute of it thank you donna r
NOW I know what I’m going to be doing with my Kaffe fabric!
Oh, nice❣
I thought the green for my choice.
I just want to say; Ms. Jordan you are the definition of perfection!!! You are exquisite on every cut, sew, place steam!! Excellent teacher!!! You are beautiful!!! And Amazing!! Loving the close ups with the camera and the creative ways you video ur tutorials... So impressed with you Donna!! Thank u for ur chanel 💓
I have to agree with other comments. Donna, you are an excellent teacher and James is a Master videographer.
If you're reading this you are loved, you are beautiful, you are strong, and someone out here in this big ole world thinks you are amazing. Thank you for being you!
And you are also. It's nice to hear every great once an a while. Have some happy sewing. Thank you.
Simo Fish, you actual sweet heart, the same to you my friend.
Thank You, Simo Fish! Same back at you❣
Back at you
Thank you.
Donna, I love it, because it’s beautifu!! Jane Boris!
Extremely beautiful Donna u r simply superb ,making so clear, impressive. Great kid Donna. Love
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Something I have come to appreciate in the year I have been watching is the fact that you don't assume the viewer has been here before. No detail is too small to repeat ( 1/4 inch seam, how to finger press, dry then steam press etc)which makes every video suitable for the beginner or new patchwork artist. And, it is that repetition that has made me a better piecer because I remember those techniques even when I am not working on something from one of your videos. Thank you so much for your consistent instruction and excellent technique! I make a bet with myself on which thread color you will choose for the quilting. My success rate is getting better!
I was thinking the exact same thing while watching Donna make those 4-patches. She is a fabulous teacher, isn’t she?
thankyou Donna and Family, I get excited everytime I get a notification saying you have uploaded a new video, as I know you wil be making another beautiful quilt, I have made 3 quilts since I first started watching you 3 yrs ago , I hadnt sewn in years and you gave me motivation, I had never made a quilt before also, I really want to make more but only having a domestic machine and no one near me in the UK that does long arm quilting , I struggle when it comes to putting them together, the designs on the longarm you choose always goes well with your quilt designs , stay safe
Suzy S, I encourage you to find some “free motion quilting” on a domestic sewing machine tutorial videos on RUclips. It is not “easy” to manhandle a large quilt in a domestic machine, but it is doable. Even simple wavy lines will work (that’s what I did on my first quilt which was a jelly roll race 2 design). If you can’t reach the centre of your quilt with your machine, consider hand-quilting in the centre and then machine quilting the outer third or so, which is what I did on my second quilt. Neither recipient gave it back saying they didn’t like it because the quilting wasn’t perfect! 😁
The tropics quilt is absolutely stunning!! Love the fabric choices!! Donna you are such a wonderful teacher and it is a pleasure to watch your videos!!
Donna you are the best teacher. Always gorgeous quilts beautifully made. 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you Donna for making my world and the world a better place. My late Mom taught me how to sew on her now 40 & 50 year young machines. When she passed last year, I brought her machines to my home unsure of what to do w/her beloved friends. Shortly there after, my sewing bug awoke who'd been asleep for 40 years. A quilting friend who lives in Grants Pass told me about Jordan Fabrics. I've just finished my first human sized quilt by watching your Hint of Fall quilt video. You're a natural born artist and teacher. Talking sweetly to us while moving through all the steps to easily make a quilt. Talking while working, pausing your words while your Juki does her work, thank you for inspiring me and giving me a new life. I have a theory, when Donna gets to roaring away on her Juki, there's no telling where she'll end up, but I know it'll be GREAT!!! Bless you and love to you all from me in the Seattle area. XOXO
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My fabric came in, last big project is complete, and I'm watching this video again... thought it best to get a refresher. Looking forward to starting tomorrow. Thank you Donna for all the tips and tricks that you share with us. Blessings to all y'all.
I love this quilt and the flower fabric reminds me of my mother's garden....she is gone now 3 years ago in May....just watching the video is lovely , I missed getting this ordered but got the pattern....pretty wonderful to watch Donna teach...
This has great charm. I was gifted a jelly roll of gold and black fabrics. This might be a good use of it, if I have a focus fabric. Down to the stash cabinet! So glad I found Donna Jordan's videos!
The wife here. Thank you for all your videos.
I love how you make quilting look so easy.
My husband and I had plans to go early to our favorite coffee shop this morning. And then I came into RUclips and saw this new video. The date with my husband can wait until the video is over. Thank goodness Joe is so easy going! He knows how I am with new videos from Donna Jordan! This is a really pretty quilt and I thank you for sharing it. I love your method of teaching us all how to make quilts. I especially like the way you teach us all how to iron! Thank you so much for all you do!
OMGoodness Donna, I’ve been waiting for you to do Tropics. Here’s me dropping everything to run 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️and watch the video, THANK YOU 😊 . Oh Donna you picked that jellyroll because you love 💜💚 😂
This quilt is a heavenly paradise. Panamá 🇵🇦 is a the smaller country between centro America and South America. Panamá 🇵🇦 means abundant of fish fish 🐠 abundant of flowers 🌺 and abundant of butterflies 🦋 and the name of fabric of this quilt should be Panamá. We got multiple variety of flower and some are unique of my small country. Thank you for the old memories that your favorite fabric brought to me. Love, love this quilt. Life without color most be sad. Thank you teacher for your hard work, wonderful class. God bless us all. Stay safe.
Thank you for an extended look at the Long Arm quilting! It is really interesting to see.
Beautiful and really like your choice of quilting motif
This is the best tutorial on how to press bias blocks. I learnt new things just watching it. Thank you once again for setting the standard others need to aspire to.
Great teaching and camera work! Love these videos!
I learned how to quilt by watching Alex Anderson on HGTV, (I just dated myself) many years ago. I am basically self taught, but like many others who have commented, I am grateful for the talent that you share. This was a beautifully done quilt, but you explain it so well and make all of these quilts do-able. I also am a big fan of the Cozy Quilts patterns. They really are easy to follow. Many Thanks! This is another quilt to add to my "to do" list!
James is ready for prime time! He could (and should) be a professional videographer!
Donna, this is such a beautiful quilt. You make it so easy to follow. I love watching your videos. THank you for all you do for us.
Mrs Donna you are a joy to watch,I love your detailed explanations for a beginner like me,I feel like I have learned a lot by watching your videos.Thank you
Love your videos! Could James do a video on how he does the camera work and editing? It's BY FAR the best of any quilting tutorials on the internet. He knows exactly how much of each step to keep. I have learned so much from you, Donna, and I have sewed for decades and quilted for about one.
I love this quilt. You’re so thorough, and you go slow and explain everything.
Donna, when I grow up I want to be like you!!!! Thank you for these wonderful videos
Fabulous quilt!! You are a phenomenal teacher!!
Absolutely gorgeous! I Love the colors!!!
Absolutely beautiful. The colors are wonderful. Great choices.
Love the green and purple together!!!!
Once again another show stopper! Thank you for your channel
Watching Donna teach is a joy, she has such a pleasant voice. And her family is so nice. Donna you inspired me so very much during the pandemic you made my time alone so pleasant....I love to sew, and this quilt is top of my list....it reminds me of family and home. Thank all of you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
I wish I lived closer to you guys. I loved the Tropics quilt.
Donna you do wonderful tutorials!!! I so appreciate your experience and your teaching skills. The camera man does a great job!!
Fun to see the long arm machine doing its magic
Another fabulous tutorial, Donna! I can't help but agree with so many of your "fans" below that you are certainly one of the best teachers around. You don't just make it look easy, you actually make it easy! I would love to have seen how the green thread looked on this one, so I guess I'll have to make one and find out. I've used that bright green several times and the results were surprising in that it blended so well with just a pop of color. One thing I'd be interested in knowing is the total time it takes you to make one of your projects. Thank you again so much, and I'm looking forward to visiting your shop in the near future!
The time varies a lot, but I usually make a quilt over several days, and sometimes it takes as much as a week. I never make the quilt ahead of time, but sometimes make practice blocks first to see where the difficult sections are.
Love this quilt SO MUCH.
Just lovely, Donna!
I'm still bulk watching your old videos... I LOVE the beautiful colours you chose! 🎉 Thanks for the tutorial 😊
Fabulous 💖 love the quilting stitch too 🤩
Simply beautiful and ready for SPRING TIME!!!! Great idea!!!! xxx
How can anyone give a thumbs down on these beautiful videos????😕
I believe RUclips sends “Recommended for you” links to the wrong viewers, and “thumbs down” is how they show their displeasure - to RUclips, not the person posting the video. Still, I guess those people were never taught “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” !
The giveaway is perfect for my son, it's his football team colours. Plus I'm all about green and purple colours.
Just wanted to thank your channel for inspiring me to up my sewing game. I look forward to all the videos. Cheers from Geraldton Western Australia
So lovely. Donna, you are an amazing teacher. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I am not especially big on scrappy, but can embrace controlled scrappy. If I were to make this design, I would likely arrange the blocks so the stripes around the focus fabric were the same color. I admire folks who can just let go of trying to match everything up. Beautiful quilt , Donna, and another well made video. I appreciate your attention to detail.
Donna, you really are my FAVORITE quilter, and a GENEROUS one at that, sharing your free patterns and having drawings for one of your BEAUTIFUL handmade quilts after every demo. I have learned so much watching your demos, and even made the Jagged quilt as placemats. I was so proud of myself, thanks to You! 🌈👍🏻😊. I have one complaint...you make it look so EASY! I can see a tremendous improvement in your earlier videos and the more current ones. Your son/videographer deserves lots of kudos too! I love you and Matt working together....such a cute couple😉
Awesome tutorial.. love the black, gray and red quilt...
Another beautiful pattern by Daniela! I’ve been missing her and Donna you are a wonderful teacher! Thank you for your inspiration!
Beautiful!!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!
Another beautiful quilt!
I really love this quilt pattern and the long arm guilting pattern too. Thanks for highlighting this pattern.
That is just the prettiest quilt☺️ Those colours are to die for. Absolutely perfectly beautiful. Thanks Donna, you’re really rocking. 🥰🇦🇺
CHEERS, U.K. Lindsay, Sacramento, California ❣🇺🇸
I am teaching my granddaughter to sew. Your tips are also giving me ideas of how to teach her.
Nice camera work, James! New shot from behind the quilting machine and close-ups of its working parts. How imaginative. So well done.
Donna Jordan… that’s the one I want. Love your show. Watch you every day
Simo Fish If you're reading this you are loved, you are beautiful, you are strong, and someone out here in this big ole world thinks you are amazing. Thank you for being you! You too Donna..... Love the quilt you do such beautiful work.... Love the quilting too!!!! Hugs guys from Minnesota
Love the quilt would love to make this one. Always love watching your videos.i watch them over to learn more.thank you very much for all your help.Blessing to you and your family.keep up the great work.
It is hard to make a choice. I love the bright colors with the white. Then again I love KF fabric and that black just really pops. It would be really hard to decide. Love your way of doing the quilts!! Thank you!!
Beautiful! And the cameraman excelled himself! Thank you.
Ahhh. The sound of the quilting machine aka the sounds of Heaven! Stunning quilt!
Thank you so much! Every time I see your thumbnails I think there's no way I could do that but you break it down so easily and thoroughly, even I as a novice feel encouraged and brave enough to try it. You and your videos are priceless! 💜💙
Donna and Matt, I am a huge fan of all your videos and you have helped me become a quilter. Your newest video inspired me to go to cozy and get the Tropics pattern! thank you ! you are such an inspiration.
This quilt is beautiful! I would have guessed there was more than one block to make this awesome quilt! Miss Donna you make it look so easy and I invariably learn some new techniques...thank you so much for the time you invest in these videos!
Good evening Jordan Team
Your choice of fabrics is “Over The Top” .... thanks for sharing 💕
I LOVE this quilt and pattern! And, Donna, great color choices. This pattern has just made it to the top of "Quilts I must make immediately" list. And, Ladies, if you haven't purchased the Cozy Quilts Strip Tube Ruler, get it now. I just made my first quilt using this ruler, and it came out perfectly - amazing! I own the large Strip Tube Ruler (I can cut small to large tubes), and it comes in a smaller size as well. It is sooo easy to use, and your cut block sizes come out PERFECT (no squaring up blocks if you cut correctly - an incredible time, back, hands and wrist saver!). Thus ruler is a must have! Thanks, Donna, another great vid. Lindsay, Sacramento❣
I agree - I don't like to have lots of different templates and specialty rulers, but I use the Strip Tube Ruler all the time!
Look at me, buying the pattern while I'm watching this video for the 3rd time. Printing as we speak!! :) Lol love your videos!!
Thanks for taking the time to show us how you carefully press to keep it from becoming distorted. We appreciate these pointers.
Again, another beauty! When I see these quilts you make, I feel like I'm traveling the world and seeing the most beautiful places that I could only imagine in my mind. Thank you Donna!!!
CONGRATULATIONS Ive watch many of your you tubes . I really enjoy all you have taught me. And I look forward to Seeing your family reach 1000K subscribers.
Love the focus fabric and your choice of strips. I also am enjoying your hair growing out to a beautiful gray. Gray hair is going to the color to have when this pandemic is all over. Gary rules.
As a newbie quilter, I just love learning all these quilting terms - "just smash it" is my new favourite !
I'm not sure that is an actual quilting term 😃 but it is a technique I use!
The quilting pattern was a perfect choice. Great pattern. Thanks for sharing.
This is my favorite quilt of all that Donna has made. I love the focus fabric.
Love this quilt. I just happen to have some material that would work great. As always you did an awesome job and I love your detailed instructions on ironing. Learn something new with every video. Thank you!
Your videos are so well done!