Thank you for sharing your tips today. I am 78 and have so many old fabrics from the 90's and I don't purchase anything unless I don't have what I need. Believe me I would get in on those wonderful things if I could!
I appreciated you comparing the subscription boxes and giving ideas how you combine different types of fabric. I love a scrappy quilt, so your points made great sense. Love you quilts :)
I love this. And you have the most gentle approach and way of explaining things like “it’s not what you get, it’s what you do with it”. Perfectly said. Thank you for sharing these with us, and for all your tutorials 🥰!
When ever I start learning a new craft or hobbyi usually find a subscription box for it. I will subscribe for a while so that I can stock up on some essentials until I have enough. I think they are a great way to get started. I've done yarn, gel polish, and now fabric. I love subscription boxes and they usually are a great buy. Thanks for this video! ❤
Lea, I don't get subscription boxes because most of the time, it is not worth it to me. I look at different sites, and if I see a pattern with the material that I like, I purchase it.
I have been watching the box openings this year and decided that I like the boxes that are actual projects and that include almost everything you need for the project. I've been getting Sewers Club Project box and Open Gate Subscription Box for 3 months now. I've been loving them. I'm not getting the add-ons notions from Sewer's club because I have most notions already. Not getting the fat quarter add ons either because I have lots of fabric already. I've been learning some new skills and techniques by getting these subscription boxes. Both boxes have written directions and video tutorials that have been very helpful in doing the projects. I'll continue getting these boxes this year and then look at my finances and see if I can still afford them next year. I LOVE getting FUN mail and this is really the only way I get fun mail. It's like getting a surprise gift every month.
I usually buy kits if I’m traveling hen I don’t have to worry about getting more fabric if needed. Otherwise, I tend to buy fat quarter bundles. I love having the coordinating fabrics ready when I am!❤
GM Lea Louise. Your work table is beautiful! Couldn't help but smile from the color explosion on it ❤ Appreciate you views on the subscription boxes. Just received my first Mrs Quilty. Agree on the fabric quality but I'll wait to see how I feel after I receive the next one. you again. Thank you again Lea. Your videos are great. Always full if excellent information and tips.
I am so glad I subscribed to your channel! You are a joy to listen to and such an inspiration. You mentioned buying fabric at craft shows - would you share the shows you go to?
Good Information on subscriptions and other advice about buying fabric. I realized when I moved that I had way too much fabric and am looking to thin out my fabric. I find if I have too much I will never get to the project and my tastes change. I belonged to a fabric club and while the value was there, I was soon overwhelmed. Love your videos 😆
I treated myself to a subscription box a few years ago but I only liked one of three boxes. I decided that I'm better off buying what I like when I see it. This video came at a good time as I'm spending today making a quilt for a nephew with only stash fabric. I had planned on a day trip to a quilt store but I scanned my fabric and decided that I have to make at least two quilt tops before I bring in anymore fabric. Or notions. Or patterns 😂😂😂
You mentioned Keepsake Quilting in NH. My friends and I always went to their clearance tent sale in June every year and got great deals. However, they were sold to Pineapple Fabrics and are now located with them down south. They closed the NH store and we went into mourning. Miss having that that brick and mortar store in our area.
@@helenpeddycord2241 You are lucky to have them there. Nothing like going into their actual store. They always had patterns made up and hanging around the store and challenges hanging from the rafters and just so much good stuff to browse.
@@lizwarnke4689 - I feel very fortunate! The store is just as you described. The fun is when they have their outside sales for 10$ per pound of you choice of fabrics! Oh my gosh! It’s quick to lose touch with what a pound of fabric weighs! 🤣🤣🤣 I always leave with my own foot up my butt, but a BIG smile‼️💕🧵
I bought the strawberry lemonade layer cake and the backing because of that rag quilt yoh made I love that fabric haven't used yet just like looking at it! I'm waiting on you. Lo?😂❤🙏
Love the idea of getting a pack of batiks every month - I might have to try a box. That is my all-time favorite fabric choice. However, I am VERY picky about colors and designs, so most fabric subscription boxes are (unless it's batik- perhaps) not for me. Sometimes I see a fabric and build a quilt around that. Or I get told what colors to use and find fabric I think the person will like in those colors. Some are just impulse buys; I have no idea what I'm going to do but I like the fabrics. I like charm squares/5x5 and Jelly rolls/2.5xWoF. They are so versatile and a decent price. And you get a nice little selection of some great fabrics without breaking the bank. I love to visit my local quilt store; I can usually find something I like. Any quilt store, really😆. I feel fat quarter bundles are a bit of a hit and miss. I generally, don't want to make a quilt with fabrics that are "curated" by someone else. While they all go together it's just not for me. I think picking the fabrics and making them work, is the most fun in quilting for me. Finding the right pattern is the hardest, cutting and piecing is also very enjoyable, and the actual quilting my least favorite, if I could afford it, I would have a long-armer do all my finished quilt tops 🤣
I'm glad you get your Fat Quarter shop clubs on time. I don't get my Reproduction Fat Quarter shop club on time. It's always late. And my friend gets her club late too. She gets another Fat Quarter shop late too. They are so random with their shipping.
😊Good Mornin Leah Louise.. I have friends that do the sub boxes just for the subscribers etc is a while genre for there channels so many have stopped. The repeat notions and lack of actual things to do and our complete a project for the price.. not been a good deal. The Fat Quarter Shop has a box that was getting worse. They have revamped it. It seams loads of folks like it much much more then before. I see it comes down to affordability for lots. If they can toss the money at it and do an opening on their channels they usually do. Effects Those "👍 " for sure. People can see without purchasing. If I could spare the funds I think that's the one I'd do..FQS they have a quarterly fq fabric club I'd like to do too. No lol I'm not a paid spokesperson, I've just been watching and paying attention for a few years 😅. OHH GZZ SEE ! that's one I want to do batiks fq's and there's a color fq monthly to.. be great for building a ready to sew stash. 😂😂I'm cracking up your sharing what I was texting about. I totally spaced you have shared this fq bundle in the past. I'm pretty sure your have anyway. Anyway...😂😂HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND 💞
I am ao in love with your voice! I don't know if you wath Call the Midwife on PBS or Netflix but your lovely voice sounds exactly like the narrator who begins and ends each episode
I love watching ALL of your videos! I appreciate you taking the time to share. You always show wonderful patterns.
Thank you for sharing your tips today. I am 78 and have so many old fabrics from the 90's and I don't purchase anything unless I don't have what I need. Believe me I would get in on those wonderful things if I could!
I’m with you, 82 and trying to use up what I have and only buy if I need it.
It’s been so fun watching you open all your fabric boxes and seeing all the treasures you have received
I appreciated you comparing the subscription boxes and giving ideas how you combine different types of fabric. I love a scrappy quilt, so your points made great sense. Love you quilts :)
Thank you so much for sharing your patterns and ideas.
I find comfort in you videos - taking you along to the sewing room. Thank you.
I love this. And you have the most gentle approach and way of explaining things like “it’s not what you get, it’s what you do with it”. Perfectly said. Thank you for sharing these with us, and for all your tutorials 🥰!
I live in Waynesboro and watch you all the time. Now i know why i love listening to you.
Thanks for sharing your ideas about fabric buying.
So many beautiful fabrics - so much choice 🥰
I have really gotten into collage quilting. It is so much fun, and so easy.
You give a good advise I love your quilts
Now I will fallow and make from all my organs blocks a quilts
Thanks for your suggestions ♥️👌
When ever I start learning a new craft or hobbyi usually find a subscription box for it. I will subscribe for a while so that I can stock up on some essentials until I have enough. I think they are a great way to get started. I've done yarn, gel polish, and now fabric. I love subscription boxes and they usually are a great buy. Thanks for this video! ❤
Lea, I don't get subscription boxes because most of the time, it is not worth it to me. I look at different sites, and if I see a pattern with the material that I like, I purchase it.
I have been watching the box openings this year and decided that I like the boxes that are actual projects and that include almost everything you need for the project. I've been getting Sewers Club Project box and Open Gate Subscription Box for 3 months now. I've been loving them. I'm not getting the add-ons notions from Sewer's club because I have most notions already. Not getting the fat quarter add ons either because I have lots of fabric already. I've been learning some new skills and techniques by getting these subscription boxes. Both boxes have written directions and video tutorials that have been very helpful in doing the projects. I'll continue getting these boxes this year and then look at my finances and see if I can still afford them next year. I LOVE getting FUN mail and this is really the only way I get fun mail. It's like getting a surprise gift every month.
I usually buy kits if I’m traveling hen I don’t have to worry about getting more fabric if needed. Otherwise, I tend to buy fat quarter bundles. I love having the coordinating fabrics ready when I am!❤
GM Lea Louise. Your work table is beautiful! Couldn't help but smile from the color explosion on it ❤ Appreciate you views on the subscription boxes. Just received my first Mrs Quilty. Agree on the fabric quality but I'll wait to see how I feel after I receive the next one. you again. Thank you again Lea. Your videos are great. Always full if excellent information and tips.
I just enjoyed it all. Such inspiration & encouragement. Beautiful fabrics.
I am so glad I subscribed to your channel! You are a joy to listen to and such an inspiration.
You mentioned buying fabric at craft shows - would you share the shows you go to?
Good Information on subscriptions and other advice about buying fabric. I realized when I moved that I had way too much fabric and am looking to thin out my fabric. I find if I have too much I will never get to the project and my tastes change. I belonged to a fabric club and while the value was there, I was soon overwhelmed. Love your videos 😆
I treated myself to a subscription box a few years ago but I only liked one of three boxes. I decided that I'm better off buying what I like when I see it.
This video came at a good time as I'm spending today making a quilt for a nephew with only stash fabric. I had planned on a day trip to a quilt store but I scanned my fabric and decided that I have to make at least two quilt tops before I bring in anymore fabric. Or notions. Or patterns 😂😂😂
Ooooooh, I can’t wait to see what you do with the Rifle Paper Co fabric. It’s so pretty.
Beautiful fabrics!
I recently bought 2 yds. Of a large flower fabric. What or how would I use it? Also have to buy fabric to go with it.
Hello sweet friend. I am so glad when I see you have uploaded a new video.
Thank you for sharing ❤❤
You mentioned Keepsake Quilting in NH. My friends and I always went to their clearance tent sale in June every year and got great deals. However, they were sold to Pineapple Fabrics and are now located with them down south. They closed the NH store and we went into mourning. Miss having that that brick and mortar store in our area.
I know you all must miss the NH store😫 But, We love Keepsake Quilting here in NC! I still purchase from them online as well.💕🧵
@@helenpeddycord2241 You are lucky to have them there. Nothing like going into their actual store. They always had patterns made up and hanging around the store and challenges hanging from the rafters and just so much good stuff to browse.
@@lizwarnke4689 - I feel very fortunate! The store is just as you described.
The fun is when they have their outside sales for 10$ per pound of you choice of fabrics! Oh my gosh! It’s quick to lose touch with what a pound of fabric weighs! 🤣🤣🤣 I always leave with my own foot up my butt, but a BIG smile‼️💕🧵
I bought the strawberry lemonade layer cake and the backing because of that rag quilt yoh made I love that fabric haven't used yet just like looking at it!
I'm waiting on you. Lo?😂❤🙏
It's such pretty fabric, Neva! That's probably one of my favorite quilts. Give it a hug from me! 😂 Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Very helpful!
That fuscia!! 😍😍😍
Only thing about subscription boxes is that sometimes I feel like I have to do the project. I see the fabric and have other ideas.😂😂
Love the idea of getting a pack of batiks every month - I might have to try a box. That is my all-time favorite fabric choice. However, I am VERY picky about colors and designs, so most fabric subscription boxes are (unless it's batik- perhaps) not for me.
Sometimes I see a fabric and build a quilt around that. Or I get told what colors to use and find fabric I think the person will like in those colors. Some are just impulse buys; I have no idea what I'm going to do but I like the fabrics. I like charm squares/5x5 and Jelly rolls/2.5xWoF. They are so versatile and a decent price. And you get a nice little selection of some great fabrics without breaking the bank. I love to visit my local quilt store; I can usually find something I like. Any quilt store, really😆.
I feel fat quarter bundles are a bit of a hit and miss. I generally, don't want to make a quilt with fabrics that are "curated" by someone else. While they all go together it's just not for me. I think picking the fabrics and making them work, is the most fun in quilting for me. Finding the right pattern is the hardest, cutting and piecing is also very enjoyable, and the actual quilting my least favorite, if I could afford it, I would have a long-armer do all my finished quilt tops 🤣
I haven't had any luck with subscriptions or clubs. I don't bother with them anymore.
I'm glad you get your Fat Quarter shop clubs on time. I don't get my Reproduction Fat Quarter shop club on time. It's always late. And my friend gets her club late too. She gets another Fat Quarter shop late too. They are so random with their shipping.
I get my fabric from several of the ones you named
😊Good Mornin Leah Louise.. I have friends that do the sub boxes just for the subscribers etc is a while genre for there channels so many have stopped. The repeat notions and lack of actual things to do and our complete a project for the price.. not been a good deal.
The Fat Quarter Shop has a box that was getting worse. They have revamped it. It seams loads of folks like it much much more then before. I see it comes down to affordability for lots. If they can toss the money at it and do an opening on their channels they usually do. Effects Those "👍 " for sure. People can see without purchasing.
If I could spare the funds I think that's the one I'd do..FQS they have a quarterly fq fabric club I'd like to do too. No lol I'm not a paid spokesperson, I've just been watching and paying attention for a few years 😅.
OHH GZZ SEE ! that's one I want to do batiks fq's and there's a color fq monthly to.. be great for building a ready to sew stash. 😂😂I'm cracking up your sharing what I was texting about. I totally spaced you have shared this fq bundle in the past. I'm pretty sure your have anyway. Anyway...😂😂HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND 💞
You may want to be careful about showing your address on videos.🤔
I will be shopping with Blueberry Quilt patch! I would rather buy from smaller shops
I am ao in love with your voice! I don't know if you wath Call the Midwife on PBS or Netflix but your lovely voice sounds exactly like the narrator who begins and ends each episode
Blackstone quilted shop in Cumberland RI
Fabric is too expensive take a chance. I’m very selective and want to pick out my own fabric. No surprises for me!
4 yards for 30 dollars is a great deal.
@@glendahyde871 thank you so very much.
@@jenihansen7201 You are very welcome.
@@jenihansen7201 My bad it is 4 yards so sorry
Mrs Quilty may be responsive to someone featured on You Tube, not so much the ordinary individual.
Might want to hide your address.