I like how she cuts along the sides to make the squares even. I would have never thought of that. it gives me some ideas and tips. thank you. I love sewing scraps they are fun to work with.
I have sooo many charms that I decided to go with them instead of cutting them to 3" squares. This will be the back for a quilt I am making with another group. Like the bag idea to keep it scrappy.
First time seeing your channel!! Great instructions! Very clear & precise. 😊 I’m not a beginner sewer, but never made a quilt. Summer is coming to an end soon, so good project for cold days!❤
I started binge watching theses videos and were so amazed at how simplistic you make everything in your tutorials. Thank you so much for making it easy for beginners like me to understand. Your beautiful personality comes out in your work. You definitely got me as a subscriber. Blessings to you 😊
Rose- You could use the side of your machine for a single but I’m not sure it would work the best for cutting chain piecing. The snips would be much easier for that. As for the standing thread cutter, that would be perfect and will cut much faster. 😊
I noticed your 4 patches are completely random which is cool. I have enough squares to use the same fabric in the 4 patch. Not ALL, but a lot. Should I be consistent in scrapiness or does it matter?
Hi! I just started watching you and am really enjoying the videos. Your white Gutterman thread had a plasticy thing around it-what is it? I assume it keeps it from unraveling? Thanks
Hi Darlene- Yes. It is called a spool hugger and it keeps the thread from unraveling. There are also bobbin huggers and they come in a pack. Here is the link to where I purchased mine from. 😊. I really like using them. They help quite a bit. amzn.to/2N7wFWt
Hi Cheryl, You typically use a shorter stitch when quilt piecing. The reason for this is for cutting purposes. If you’re working on a block that requires you to make cuts in it, the tighter stitching will keep it from unraveling or coming apart. I learned this lesson the hard way with paper piecing. When quilting, I like my stitch length at 3. You don’t want the stitches so tiny that if you need to seam rip it would be a nightmare. I mean, it’s a nightmare anyway! 🤣 There are different rules of the thought on the lengths you should use, I just prefer 2 for piecing and 3 for quilting. 😊
if you press your seams in opposite directions...one to the left, the other to the right....when you put right sides together slide the seams together....they should "lock"...you can feel it with your fingers....i pin on either side of the seam....then sew.....it does take practice.....I'm just catching on now....with my scrap fabric I made 4 patches just to practice.......still making them. lol. will make a quilt....with them....hope this helps. :)
Karen- Jodi is correct. You want the seams in opposite directions and they do lock. There’s no magic, unfortunately. Just lots and lots of practice. Also, I recommend pinning or using quilt clips to hold it in place. Sometimes it can move while sewing. 😊
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thank you so very much for this tutorial. I love this
I like how she cuts along the sides to make the squares even. I would have never thought of that. it gives me some ideas and tips. thank you. I love sewing scraps they are fun to work with.
Like your ideas thank you.
I have sooo many charms that I decided to go with them instead of cutting them to 3" squares. This will be the back for a quilt I am making with another group. Like the bag idea to keep it scrappy.
Great idea on mixing up blocks, thank you
First time seeing your channel!! Great instructions! Very clear & precise. 😊 I’m not a beginner sewer, but never made a quilt. Summer is coming to an end soon, so good project for cold days!❤
I started binge watching theses videos and were so amazed at how simplistic you make everything in your tutorials. Thank you so much for making it easy for beginners like me to understand. Your beautiful personality comes out in your work. You definitely got me as a subscriber. Blessings to you 😊
Thank you, Pearl! Welcome! ❤️
Awesome, great for us beginners
I love you eye glasses frame.
Thank you, Kristeen ❤️
Please show us the quilt when you finish it! 💖
Could you use the cutter on the side of your sewing machine instead of snips? Also, I've seen a standing small cutter that would seem quicker.
Rose- You could use the side of your machine for a single but I’m not sure it would work the best for cutting chain piecing. The snips would be much easier for that. As for the standing thread cutter, that would be perfect and will cut much faster. 😊
Did you get new glasses? Cute!
I noticed your 4 patches are completely random which is cool. I have enough squares to use the same fabric in the 4 patch. Not ALL, but a lot. Should I be consistent in scrapiness or does it matter?
Maybe I could make a scrappy quilt from all my baby fabrics !
Hi! I just started watching you and am really enjoying the videos. Your white Gutterman thread had a plasticy thing around it-what is it? I assume it keeps it from unraveling? Thanks
Hi Darlene- Yes. It is called a spool hugger and it keeps the thread from unraveling. There are also bobbin huggers and they come in a pack. Here is the link to where I purchased mine from. 😊. I really like using them. They help quite a bit.
amzn.to/2N7wFWt
@@TheCraftyAuthor Thanks!
I had 3 1/2 inch blocks, I should be able to trim to 5 inch 🤔😬. Thanks 🙏🏽 for your videos ❤️🙏🏽👍🏽
Candy- You should definitely be able to cut it down. 😊
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Why 3 inch?
I'm a new quilter and I was wondering how do you know what stitch length to use
Generally you want to do your piecing at 2.0...shorter. In case you need to cut blocks
Thankyou for helping me
Hi Cheryl,
You typically use a shorter stitch when quilt piecing. The reason for this is for cutting purposes. If you’re working on a block that requires you to make cuts in it, the tighter stitching will keep it from unraveling or coming apart. I learned this lesson the hard way with paper piecing. When quilting, I like my stitch length at 3. You don’t want the stitches so tiny that if you need to seam rip it would be a nightmare. I mean, it’s a nightmare anyway! 🤣 There are different rules of the thought on the lengths you should use, I just prefer 2 for piecing and 3 for quilting. 😊
@@TheCraftyAuthor thankyou for the help
Anisa is there a secret to nesting cause I seem to suck at it ..I think I have them nested and then open it up and NOPE 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
if you press your seams in opposite directions...one to the left, the other to the right....when you put right sides together slide the seams together....they should "lock"...you can feel it with your fingers....i pin on either side of the seam....then sew.....it does take practice.....I'm just catching on now....with my scrap fabric I made 4 patches just to practice.......still making them. lol. will make a quilt....with them....hope this helps. :)
Karen- Jodi is correct. You want the seams in opposite directions and they do lock. There’s no magic, unfortunately. Just lots and lots of practice. Also, I recommend pinning or using quilt clips to hold it in place. Sometimes it can move while sewing. 😊
Spin your seams. You tube videos available. Decreases bulk and all will nest
How do you like your new embroidery/sewing machine?
I absolutely love it! ❤️ It sews so smoothly, it’s quiet and the embroidery stitches are beautiful. ❤️ I’m so glad I got it.
my Brother embroidery machine only likes Gutermann for piecing :)
Your squaring up method is so much better. My squares were more accurate.
Hi Annisa
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Want to sell some of your Scraps? I am just starting, so I don't have any Scraps Yet.
Why 3 inch?