Please don’t do that it’s not designed to be worn that way and could do extra damage to your body or may not work properly. Try adding a padded sleeve over the seat belt or if possible adjust the height of the seat belt. There are lots of tutorials for quilted sleeves for seat belts. You might not even be covered by your insurance if you end up injured, if you aren’t wearing it the way it’s meant to be worn.
Regarding seatbelts: I'm not going to tell people one way or the other, but I will say that after hitting a deer on the freeway going 70 mph, the seatbelt locking up and the airbag exploding into my chest upon impact...it felt like I had been punched in my right b@@b by someone's fist!!! Now I'm VERY aware of making sure that seatbelt goes over the shoulder and completely BETWEEN "the girls" and never letting it slide in front of them because of an awkward fit. I never even considered that as a potential problem before. For me, lesson learned!
Endure that cut; as you head will not endure the steering wheel or the air bag. Better yet, get a belt pad to be both safe and comfortable. They are about $8 bucks for two (Amooca Soft Auto Seat Belt Cover Seatbelt Shoulder Pad Cushions 2 PCS for a More Comfortable Driving Universal Fit for All Cars and Backpack Pink). You beautiful face and nose will thank you!
Hi Tracey! I know you think you have your seatbelt on, but really you just have it fastened. Yes, they can cut in, but you are well-equipped to make something that will cushion your chest/neck. We don't want you to be seriously injured if you have an accident. My father was killed in an accident long before seatbelts and air bags. The steering wheel crushed his chest. Please don't let that happen to you
What an informative and entertaining video!!! I'm 73 and just took up quilting 6 months ago. I joined our local quilting guild and I'm learning a lot from them. But, in my spare time I watch RUclips videos and so glad I found yours! Please make a part 2!
I am new to quilting, I use to sew over twenty years ago, but I have to thank you for this video it is a big help to me quilting forward. I love your work.
I made 2 quilts for 2 of my grandkids using Walmart fabrics. They came out absolutely beautiful, kids love them and they use them every day not worrying that they destroy a grandma’s heirloom quilt. So, is NOTHING wrong with Walmart fabric at all 🙂
Loved this video, Tracy! I'm not a beginner, so here's my take on some of the categories you brought up. Backstitching....I have never made that a priority, but I do backstitch when my piecing is a lot of tiny pieces. Patterns....I've always been a better seamstress and quilter if I follow a pattern; I don't trust myself LOL. But after almost 20 years of quilting, I look at the tutorials online. Some of the demonstrators cut on a cutting mat that has marks. I go back and figure out the cuts based on the video, and some of those patterns I have figured out. That way I don't have to buy them. Yes, quilting gets costly. Sandwiching the quilt...I am blessed to have a large hard wood living room floor, so I get on my knees (my husband got me a cushion...old knees need it!) and use those curved safety pins. That spray is awesome but as you say, it is expensive, plus you should open a window if you have breathing issues. Pre-washing--I tried to prewash once, and the fabric came out of the dryer so wrinkled, I said NEVER AGAIN, too much ironing. Colors running: I used cheap Joann Christmas flannel with lots of red in it. The red color ran, but fortunately not onto other blocks. So I just stay away from flannel with red in it. I wash all my quilts (any color) with 2 color catcher sheets. That seems to really work. My cousin always has trouble with red running, but it must be for another reason. Fabrics: I have used quilt shop expensive fabrics, cheaper Joann cottons, and Hobby Lobby.....no problems. I have noticed Kona solids are at Joann...they are cheaper than in a regular quilt shop, but the quality is not as good....thinner I think. Sorry for the novel, but I just wanted to share for anyone else too. In quilting there are no police or judges, thankfully!!! :)
Really enjoyed this video. I laughed at where you took us. In the car, in the kitchen, in your sewing space, in the back yard. It was fun and very informative.
I love your no nonsense view of quilting. I have been quilting for a while and still enjoyed your video. I live in Canada where quilting fabric is 21$ á meter so I am always trying to save money. I love EPP and am looking forward to your video.😊
I enjoyed the cooking with you quilting video … more please. And I really enjoyed the newbie aspect of this. My HS Classmate gave me her mom’s Janome 6300 … I’ve never owned a sewing machine, sew (or so) being gifted this amazing machine has me going down quilting rabbit holes.
Yard sales are a great place to find fabric! Recently I found a huge tub of premium quilting fabric for $1 per piece. It didn’t matter if it was a four yard piece or a one yard piece, still $1!! I was beyond thrilled!!!
Agree! I also love the remnant section at Joann’s. I get so excited when I find one for under $2 that originally cost $15. Another part of quilting that I love.
Or we could be quilting brother and sister not just quilting sisters . I’m a man and love your tutorials and love quilting and sewing. Keep up the great work.
Please give us a part 2! I loved everything on your video but the snob talk and the thread/needle parts for me were the best. I’ve been quilting for a while now but I wished someone would have told me this when I started. Fantastic job. I’ve decided to branch out to minky backs for some of my quilts. Could you address minky in your part 2 since it’s intimidating.
OK I got a new machine and I picked up,that manual and read read read. It's the Bible of my machine. I love my machine. I'm practicing stitches. Mine has over 100 stitches. I'm going to learn what is stitch is good with what. I like landscaping quilts. Maybe someday I will make a traditional quilt but for now its what i love and enjoy
❤ This is everything I learned after making quilts! Now, I am working on improving on my skills which includes correcting some behaviors. I subscribed! PS: I ❤ handsewing.
I don’t prewash my fabric either, time is precious. If I think I might have a problem, I will test a small piece in a bowl with soap and water. If water changes colour then I would probably prewash or at least soak in water. Let dry and press. I am also leaning towards simple patterns that work up quickly, I’m not getting any younger and need to get my stash reduced. I am sure I will not have to make any purchases for a while. Love to see a second video
I use needle and thread to baste stitch and use large safety pins, too. I'm fairly new to quilting...okay...I did my first one at age 14 and I'm 60 now, but didn't do any more until about 7 years ago. Anyway...I make my quilt designs up..thanks for explaining the terms!! Very helpful!! I am using my husband's grandma's sewing machine...singer slant o matic from the 1950's!!!😅
You are by far the best channel for beginners! I’ve learned so much from you, and I love the “homey” feel of your videos. Great job, and thanks so much!
I make my own spray baste using a recipe on a site called string and story. If you google homemade basting spray, the string and story blog should pop up! I’ve basted many many quilts with this recipe and I have loved it! I do wash my quilts before I gift them and it washes the baste out.
I have the same issue as you with following a pattern. I have embraced this as my strength in quilting. I like to look at quilts and figure out how it is made and make it up as I go along. I also stink at math. LOL!
Loved your video lots of information, been quilting for some time, it's my ME time, and have tubs full of material. I love making them for gifts or for charity and I'm with you, if the material is on special, go for it, I try not to spend too much money on a piece unless it is absolutely essential.
I have found using osinters tape on my machine makes an outstanding guide for new quilters. If you cut five or six short strips of tape and kayer evenly, then with your needle in the down position, press the tape in place. Straight seams and even every time.
Terrific video, covered a lot of ground. Some people are better at writing patterns than others, I don't have difficulty following the good ones. I tell everyone the only rules in quilting are safety rules, everything else is opinion and everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I pick & choose what I want to do and generally do that which gives me the best results.
Growing up patterns were expensive to buy when we’re making clothes so we would clone our clothes. Yes that’s not a new thing lol. So any kind of handcrafts have done whether it was knitting, embroidery, or sewing I tended to away from the pattern and do my own thing. Sometimes it ended up in disaster, but I was usually able to fix it. I got into quilting by accident in a year and a half ago and I just started figuring things out myself. In fact, I was following one of your tutorials on quilt as you go and didn’t watch the whole video and ended up going in a direction that was slightly different, but it’s become, my thing. So my point is that patterns are fine but when everybody’s making the same thing, it’s not unique anymore and it’s not your own thing. So I encourage anyone even if you’re just starting out to let the fabric talk to you and go with the flow and just create things and be happy with it. Don’t worry about what the police say.
Tracy, Watch some of Tula Pink on English paper quilting. She is fabulous. Not that you are not fabulous, but it is always something to learn. I learn from her how to hold the needle when sewing the hex together. Yep, are different ways and she figured out the best for quality, speed and not to hurt your wrist. 😊
I totally enjoyed this video. thank you for sharing and yes would love a part 2. also would love to come eat at your house , that dinner looked delicious. Many blessings!!
I backstitch when I piece quilts too. It is sooo aggravating to see a seam unravel, having to cut the thread to stick the unraveling part under the needle to sew it back up, then getting back to where you were when you spotted that dratted unraveling seam! And I feel it makes the piecing more 'sturdy', especially if the quilt is going to be washed a lot (kid's quilt or floor quilt for example). I found using a 'peeker' (a viewfinder tool) to view only portions of cloth helps me decide if they go together. That and a lamp with a natural light bulb. When I go to the store the overhead lights can make fabric colors look off so I carry a small light that I swapped out it's bulb for bulb that emits natural light. I always wash my fabric and here's why: Was the warehouse where it was stored sprayed with pest spray? If so, I don't want to be touching those chemicals. If it wasn't then I could unwittingly be bringing insect eggs into my house which could contaminate my other fabric.
I recently made a flag wall quilt; all of the fabric came from JoAnn, the red was Singer brand, tossed in four color catchers with the laundry (washed it with my black tops, some old, some new) had zero bleeding from the red or dark blues onto the white and there was only black on the color catchers.
I wouldn't consider myself a beginner (hopefully a confident intermediate), but this was a great reminder for us all. I wish you had been around when I first started!!! I may have been more successful early on. Thanks Tracy
You must be in cahoots with Fallon at Sew Be It Quilts. 🤣😁 I just watched her latest video on 5 basic blocks of quilting, and now I caught your video on basic quilting information. Two must-see videos for newbies to quilting. Boy do I wish I had seen these two videos years ago when I first started quilting. It would have avoided hours of frustrations!! Great job!!
Good morning, I always enjoy watching your videos as they are inspiring for all quilting levels. I watch your French Rose quilt and free motion videos often as a new quilter I want to accomplish both. Please take my next comment as a concern and not criticism. I too had the same issue wearing a seat belt and needed a remedy. When placing the seat belt under the arm it now removes the seat belt's ability to keep your torso from being thrown forward. My remedy was a seat belt cover on Amazon that's made with soft fabric to eliminated the harsh rubbing against my skin. It's attached with velcro so can be adjusted to anyone. With your creativity I'm sure you can make one and tweak it to fit you perfectly. ❤
I’m with you! I own a stack of patterns and an even taller stack of quilting books, and I almost never use them. I do pick up bits of inspiration sometimes, and incorporate them into my favorite- scrap quilts! I’m currently using up my blue scraps and strips and am on my fourth top. Still lots of blue in the bins!!
I thread baste my large quilts at my LQS on the longarm and then take the quilt home to quilt it. It's so fast and easy to do. Smaller quilts I just pin or spray baste. I really enjoyed the changes of scenery in your video. Oh and I learned my lesson the hard way with a red quilt backing with the front being mostly white. Thankfully, I discovered the issue with the pillowcase, so I am hoping I can come up with a solution to prevent a quilt disaster.
Hi Tracy, I like patterns that have a video with it. I need to see, hear, and do. I also have a lot of trouble reading some patterns. I’m a beginner so if I get a free pattern I usually make sure it has an attached video.
I started quilting about a year and a half ago. I didn’t know it would become a hobby…I just wanted to make my first grandson a baby quilt. I bought designer fabric at full price and hand quilted it. I loved it so much I learned more about my old domestic machine, bought a few more tools and cheap fabric from Joann. My first quilt was okay but I didn’t love the fabric quality and I invested so many hours on it I really think you should at least ‘like’ the fabric. So I started buying bundles on sale from suppliers of designer fabric online. I bought more and better sewing tools and watched hundreds of hours of RUclips videos like yours. To keep the cost down I also stopped buying bundles of precuts and started buying yardage of fabrics I liked at a great sale price. I’m like you and don’t really like patterns. I like the process of making my own designs. I always pin baste my quilts to help keep the cost down. After all, I never sell my quilts…every quilt I’ve made has been throw size or smaller and are given as gifts to people I love for all sorts of occasions or no occasion at all. I love watching your videos for inspiration ❤
Good morning Tracy. If there were Oscar’s for quilting videos I would so vote for your channel over and over again. I have been quilting for about 10years and love it!! I learned so much from this video and some of it I already knew. Great great video for all levels of quilters. My heartbeat always goes up when I hear EPP, foundation paper piecing and Fabric sale!! Yes I would love to see a part Duo! Have a great weekend ❤❤
Hi! I never use patterns either. I think they look way too confusing. It would probably take me 5 years to complete one. I make my own patterns...in my head LOL. I usually do easy stuff like squares/rectangles. Whatever size the quilt comes out is a mystery until the end. LOL. I did recently try my hand at HST to make a pinwheel quilt. It's coming along beautifully. ... The end was funny, you put your camera in the trunk LOL!!!! Have a great one!!
I always hand baste my quilt sandwich. l've tried spray basting and it made such a mess I'll never do it again! I've also tried using pins but I ended up tearing the quilt top so I don't do that either. It takes a little bit of time to hand baste a large quilt (several hours) but it is totally worth it for me!
In my experience, the fabric from walmart fades very fast, within 3-4 washes. Is usually super stiff. There are exceptions. Im not a snob. I've just been sewing for 57 yrs 😮 oh boy I feel like a dinosaur now. Love ya Tracy
Some great tips here! Instead if sk***ingredients a cat, my Mum had a phrase " Many a mickle makes a muckle", so if my pieces are mickles then maybe I'm muckling. So impressed that you can advise on quilting while driving, cooking or doing the laundry. And that food looked really good. I made macaroni cheese last week and after 2 mouthfuls it ended up in the bin. I believe that access to the Internet and Channels on RUclips both help and encourage those who are visual learners, especially giving tips and an end product to identify with. Thanks for this one x
Absolutely loved this video. Most patterns confused the dickens out of me too. I swear those 1,2,3 ones leave out a step. LOL More of these videos would be awesome not just for beginners but for anyone.
I do EPP as well. I have many Hexies done, but, with neuropathy, I have trouble holding a needle for long, but I will persevere. Oh!! Btw, my Juki TL2000 is on its way. I’m so happy!!!
I very much enjoyed this video and learned several things. You get my vote for a part 2!! Thank you! And the dinner you were preparing looked delicious!!
Thank you for this video! I vote yes for a Part 2. I’m a new quilter and I’d like your or anyone reading this comment, thoughts on: thread weight, do you change your thread weight from piecing and quilting? needle size, and stitch length
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing. Just want to suggest using Elmer's washable white school glue for basting. That is all I use now. It stays together so nice. I wash all my quilts before I gift them.
Yes please to Part 2! should bobbin thread size always match your top thread? What needles and thread are you using for hand sewing for EPP and hand quilting? Thank you for the machine needle and thread chart!
Some patterns I have a problem with and have to do extra reading...over and over and over until I get it or I will put it a side for another time. I own antique singers. 1927 singer 66-6 is my absolute everyday sewing machine. It does not back stitch however if you take 3 or 4 stitches in the beginning and lift your pressure foot and put it back through you basically just back stitched 😊 Love your channel. I have a confession. I have actually never owned a color wheel lol
Hi Tracy! That was fun. A day in the real life of a quilter who's gotta get other stuff done too! I've had to learn to balance that drive of wanting to play with my fabric, cut my fabric and sew it to make something beautiful, with cooking, cleaning ,errands etc...you made me smile, loved it! And yes, I have seen some of the same patterns in different fabric designers fabric!! Now I know I'm not imagining it. Patterns...same for me, they just give me ideas that I use to make up my own, kinda like cooking I never really follow the exact recipe :) fun video, felt like I just had a good visit with a friend.
Balance is key for sure! ⤵️ I thought I was going crazy when I first realized the whole "designer fabric conspiracy theory". I now have to believe it is true since you noticed it too LOL😂
Such great tips and info Miss Tracy. I can’t tell you how many times I have gone back to your previous videos or tutorials to see how to make something. So many of us truly appreciate all the projects, insight and overall knowledge you bring to us. Like that scalloped quilt towards the end…I so have to try that. It just makes that quilt even cuter. 😍 Have a marvelous weekend. 🤗🤗
@@TheSewingChannel thanks Miss Tracy. We got her so good. Miss Di had zero clue we were sitting at the table. 😆 these 3 ladies I came down to see are so special. They just make me smile. Can’t wait to see Sister Chicks quilt booth in the morning. Hopefully I’ll get some pics. 🤗
WHAT!?!? I can’t believe you knew Tracy😱 I was never more surprised! Dinner was great, company even better, I hope our little quilt show doesn’t disappoint. 😬 Loved your video, your perspective and the every day filming locations you used. Lastly, thanks for not mentioning my name where you told about your “fabric snob” friends🤣😂🤣
@@sisterchicksquiltingwas Tracy seriously talking about you when she said she had friends that were fabric snobs??😂😂 I have watched you channel and wouldn’t have thought so. ❤❤
Hi Tracy! This was so much fun! I feel like i got to spend the day with you! We are definitely quilting sisters. I have never even followed a recipe exactly. I always have to put my own spin on it! Im making my 30 yeat old granddaughter the quilt she chose which is, "Tall Pines by Lori Holt. It has thousands of tiny peices. I did make my own block with larger peices which would be easier. But i decided id better try to stick to the pattern since she loves it so much. So far so good....🙏 for me please Yes to part II
I use one Shout Color Catcher sheet per yard of fabric and have never had a problem. Some may say I'm using too many but I'd rather "waste" some sheets than have a dye bleed.
I have had good results using Elmer's school glue for basting. I've also used the June Tailor JT440 spray and I haven't noticed any bad smell at all. I've only used it sparingly on QAYG blocks and not a whole quilt though.
Breathing through your mouth when cutting onions results in no tears. Learned this from my niece after she took an adult cooking course. They didn’t teach that trick in home economics when I was in school (50 plus years ago).😂
I have a lot of allergies and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity so I have to prewash all fabrics before handling them. Anytime I've ever not done so, my sinuses stuff up, I have sneezing fits and my eyes burn. I also always use Color Grabbers to reduce the chance of color bleeding while adding my own starch solution, ironing or bleeding on a finished quilt. Usually, the only backstitching I do while piecing is on edges I know will be on the outside of the quilt top (as well as stay stitching 1/8" all the way around the outside edges once final assembly of all blocks is complete). I generally deliberately avoid backstitching on inside edges because I nearly always strategically iron seams to one side and "pinwheel" intersections on the back of my blocks. Backstitching just makes it way too labor-intensive and time-consuming to pick those stitches back out (and increases the chances of weakening or even fraying the fabric at those junctions) to separate the seams and pinwheel properly. (I understand that a lot of quilters might not like to pinwheel their seams, but I personally get a hit of endorphins every time I do it 🤩) I've tried many different methods for basting over the years (hand-stitched, pins, basting spray, washable tape, etc.), but my all-time favorite is Elmer's Washable School Glue. It is super easy, fast, mess-free (relative to basting spray that gets on every freakin' thing), non-toxic, inexpensive and washes out when you wash the finished quilt.
As I'm reading your comment ......"a hit of endorphin everytime you pinwheel seams"....I'm dying over here LOLOLOLOLOLOL😂 That is just toooooo funny. But oh how I totally "get it"!!!!!!! haha
I too love the speed of the sewing machine.. it's here, it's done! Oh, when you said "sit and sew" my heart went pittypat ... I love the slow stitching and applique in the evening, and yes a light directly on the project. As to a new way to say skin a cat.... all roads lead to rome comes to mind. Hugs, Chel 🌸
My sister and I are at odds about patterns! She follows a pattern religiously, I’m more freestyle! I feel like using a pattern is just repeating someone else’s creativity! Glad I’m not alone! 😊
This was fun Tracy 😊...good info. Also ,l made a cotton sleeve for the top part of my seatbelt..works well so doesn't dig into my neck...long tube with batting in between and ties with velcro.
Love the video Tracy! I so admire your honesty. Such great information you shared can't wait to see your ffp video. Right now I am doing a foundation mystery quilt. I'm enjoying it but honestly I probably won't do another one because it is very time-consuming but boy do those points look awesome! Lol
Yummy meatballs❤❤ I add in a bottle of chilli sauce and a can of whole cranberries. Makes it sweet n sour. Mind you my meatballs are half the size of yours.
The difference from Walmart/Joanns etc and quilting fabric stores, is the previous are first/second runs until they get it 100% right for the quilting fabric stores. They don’t want to throw it away. So it goes to the low budget stores to be sold. Even though it looks the same, there is a difference. This is what I have been told.
This was a fun video to watch!!!! It was like we were there with you as girls hanging out and just chatting!!! Loved it!!! Also love EPP, as well!! Very relaxing and contemplative.
🚨*PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU COMMENT* I do have my seat belt on...I always tuck the top part under my arm because it cuts into me.🚨
Please don’t do that it’s not designed to be worn that way and could do extra damage to your body or may not work properly. Try adding a padded sleeve over the seat belt or if possible adjust the height of the seat belt. There are lots of tutorials for quilted sleeves for seat belts. You might not even be covered by your insurance if you end up injured, if you aren’t wearing it the way it’s meant to be worn.
Regarding seatbelts: I'm not going to tell people one way or the other, but I will say that after hitting a deer on the freeway going 70 mph, the seatbelt locking up and the airbag exploding into my chest upon impact...it felt like I had been punched in my right b@@b by someone's fist!!! Now I'm VERY aware of making sure that seatbelt goes over the shoulder and completely BETWEEN "the girls" and never letting it slide in front of them because of an awkward fit. I never even considered that as a potential problem before. For me, lesson learned!
Endure that cut; as you head will not endure the steering wheel or the air bag. Better yet, get a belt pad to be both safe and comfortable. They are about $8 bucks for two (Amooca Soft Auto Seat Belt Cover Seatbelt Shoulder Pad Cushions 2 PCS for a More Comfortable Driving Universal Fit for All Cars and Backpack Pink). You beautiful face and nose will thank you!
Hi Tracey! I know you think you have your seatbelt on, but really you just have it fastened. Yes, they can cut in, but you are well-equipped to make something that will cushion your chest/neck. We don't want you to be seriously injured if you have an accident. My father was killed in an accident long before seatbelts and air bags. The steering wheel crushed his chest. Please don't let that happen to you
I found nice pads that velcro on to the seat belt. Much more comfortable! Look in the car department of a big box store.
What an informative and entertaining video!!! I'm 73 and just took up quilting 6 months ago. I joined our local quilting guild and I'm learning a lot from them. But, in my spare time I watch RUclips videos and so glad I found yours! Please make a part 2!
I am new to quilting, I use to sew over twenty years ago, but I have to thank you for this video it is a big help to me quilting forward. I love your work.
I made 2 quilts for 2 of my grandkids using Walmart fabrics. They came out absolutely beautiful, kids love them and they use them every day not worrying that they destroy a grandma’s heirloom quilt.
So, is NOTHING wrong with Walmart fabric at all 🙂
I am so glad that you recommend backstitching! Unless I’m using a really short stitch length, I’m going to backstitch. Thank you
Loved this video, Tracy! I'm not a beginner, so here's my take on some of the categories you brought up. Backstitching....I have never made that a priority, but I do backstitch when my piecing is a lot of tiny pieces. Patterns....I've always been a better seamstress and quilter if I follow a pattern; I don't trust myself LOL. But after almost 20 years of quilting, I look at the tutorials online. Some of the demonstrators cut on a cutting mat that has marks. I go back and figure out the cuts based on the video, and some of those patterns I have figured out. That way I don't have to buy them. Yes, quilting gets costly. Sandwiching the quilt...I am blessed to have a large hard wood living room floor, so I get on my knees (my husband got me a cushion...old knees need it!) and use those curved safety pins. That spray is awesome but as you say, it is expensive, plus you should open a window if you have breathing issues. Pre-washing--I tried to prewash once, and the fabric came out of the dryer so wrinkled, I said NEVER AGAIN, too much ironing. Colors running: I used cheap Joann Christmas flannel with lots of red in it. The red color ran, but fortunately not onto other blocks. So I just stay away from flannel with red in it. I wash all my quilts (any color) with 2 color catcher sheets. That seems to really work. My cousin always has trouble with red running, but it must be for another reason. Fabrics: I have used quilt shop expensive fabrics, cheaper Joann cottons, and Hobby Lobby.....no problems. I have noticed Kona solids are at Joann...they are cheaper than in a regular quilt shop, but the quality is not as good....thinner I think. Sorry for the novel, but I just wanted to share for anyone else too. In quilting there are no police or judges, thankfully!!! :)
Thanks for sharing....we do lots of the same things✅
Yes! For sure a part 2 would be awesome! I’m just learning quilting at age 60 and you my friend are the best teacher for me!
How exciting that you are just learning to quilt...that is so awesome!!!!🎉
Welcome also from another 60 years young quilter 🇦🇺💜🇺🇲💚❤🧵🪡👍
I had an older aunt that recycled blankets in place of batting. She lived in Michigan, so the blanket added warmth, but the quilt was very nice
I never thought of recycling blankets! Great idea!
I also live in Michigan. I use flannel sheets for batting also. Always watching our Penny's
Really enjoyed this video. I laughed at where you took us. In the car, in the kitchen, in your sewing space, in the back yard. It was fun and very informative.
It was fun to make too❤️
I love the multitasking except that Driving is a primary activity not a secondary activity.
Love this! Quilting for about 2 1/2 years after garment sewing. I’d love to see part 2!
I love your no nonsense view of quilting. I have been quilting for a while and still enjoyed your video. I live in Canada where quilting fabric is 21$ á meter so I am always trying to save money. I love EPP and am looking forward to your video.😊
I enjoyed the cooking with you quilting video … more please. And I really enjoyed the newbie aspect of this. My HS Classmate gave me her mom’s Janome 6300 … I’ve never owned a sewing machine, sew (or so) being gifted this amazing machine has me going down quilting rabbit holes.
Thank you for the kind words❤️
Yard sales are a great place to find fabric! Recently I found a huge tub of premium quilting fabric for $1 per piece. It didn’t matter if it was a four yard piece or a one yard piece, still $1!! I was beyond thrilled!!!
SCORE!🎉
Agree! I also love the remnant section at Joann’s. I get so excited when I find one for under $2 that originally cost $15. Another part of quilting that I love.
Thank you for sharing this video, helped me a lot. Learning so much from your videos, and yes I'm with you I have trouble reading patterns.
Quilting sister!!! I get stymied by having to follow a pattern. I love creating and design.
Or we could be quilting brother and sister not just quilting sisters . I’m a man and love your tutorials and love quilting and sewing. Keep up the great work.
LOL🤣 Absolutely you are my quilting brother✅
Since I also enjoy quilting there can be quilting brothers.
I love that many men also sew and quilt and design and anything else 😊❤
I’m honoured to claim you as my quilting brother. Men sew and cook. Women do guy things. No longer matters-just love and enjoy what makes you happy.
Please give us a part 2! I loved everything on your video but the snob talk and the thread/needle parts for me were the best. I’ve been quilting for a while now but I wished someone would have told me this when I started. Fantastic job. I’ve decided to branch out to minky backs for some of my quilts. Could you address minky in your part 2 since it’s intimidating.
Your knowledge and willingness to share is a learning for all of us no matter our skill level. I say a resounding yes to a part 2!
Great info. Liked the way you incorporated your life into the video😊
OK I got a new machine and I picked up,that manual and read read read. It's the Bible of my machine. I love my machine. I'm practicing stitches. Mine has over 100 stitches. I'm going to learn what is stitch is good with what. I like landscaping quilts. Maybe someday I will make a traditional quilt but for now its what i love and enjoy
❤ This is everything I learned after making quilts! Now, I am working on improving on my skills which includes correcting some behaviors. I subscribed!
PS: I ❤ handsewing.
I don’t prewash my fabric either, time is precious. If I think I might have a problem, I will test a small piece in a bowl with soap and water. If water changes colour then I would probably prewash or at least soak in water. Let dry and press. I am also leaning towards simple patterns that work up quickly, I’m not getting any younger and need to get my stash reduced. I am sure I will not have to make any purchases for a while. Love to see a second video
I use needle and thread to baste stitch and use large safety pins, too. I'm fairly new to quilting...okay...I did my first one at age 14 and I'm 60 now, but didn't do any more until about 7 years ago. Anyway...I make my quilt designs up..thanks for explaining the terms!! Very helpful!! I am using my husband's grandma's sewing machine...singer slant o matic from the 1950's!!!😅
Loved this video !! You are such a good teacher. I am 76 yrs old & just beginning to learn quilting… it was in my bucket list ❤I vote yes for part 2….
So Awesome you are learning to quilt...keep going🎉
You are by far the best channel for beginners! I’ve learned so much from you, and I love the “homey” feel of your videos. Great job, and thanks so much!
Yay! Thank you for the kind words❤️
I make my own spray baste using a recipe on a site called string and story. If you google homemade basting spray, the string and story blog should pop up! I’ve basted many many quilts with this recipe and I have loved it! I do wash my quilts before I gift them and it washes the baste out.
Fabulous video! Many thanks. I have learnt so much.🌻
Both of my sisters are quilting snobs. I go to JoAnn's, Walmart, fabric stores etc. wherever I can find what I'm looking for. Love your videos.
So, I’m not a brand new quilter and I did know what you shared (mostly), I enjoyed this video and tagging along while you did your “chores”. 🙂
I have the same issue as you with following a pattern. I have embraced this as my strength in quilting. I like to look at quilts and figure out how it is made and make it up as I go along. I also stink at math. LOL!
Me and math don't happen either...✅
Loved your video lots of information, been quilting for some time, it's my ME time, and have tubs full of material. I love making them for gifts or for charity and I'm with you, if the material is on special, go for it, I try not to spend too much money on a piece unless it is absolutely essential.
Tracy, I have also caught the EPP bug. 1st quilt a temperature quilt with hexagon flowers. You are absolutely right, it’s so relaxing
I have found using osinters tape on my machine makes an outstanding guide for new quilters. If you cut five or six short strips of tape and kayer evenly, then with your needle in the down position, press the tape in place. Straight seams and even every time.
Terrific video, covered a lot of ground. Some people are better at writing patterns than others, I don't have difficulty following the good ones. I tell everyone the only rules in quilting are safety rules, everything else is opinion and everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I pick & choose what I want to do and generally do that which gives me the best results.
I stay stitch with thread and needle. And I'm a fairly new quilter. It's light weight, flexible, and doesn't take very long. Lovely video! Thank you!
There are many paths to the same destination 😊
Growing up patterns were expensive to buy when we’re making clothes so we would clone our clothes. Yes that’s not a new thing lol. So any kind of handcrafts have done whether it was knitting, embroidery, or sewing I tended to away from the pattern and do my own thing. Sometimes it ended up in disaster, but I was usually able to fix it. I got into quilting by accident in a year and a half ago and I just started figuring things out myself. In fact, I was following one of your tutorials on quilt as you go and didn’t watch the whole video and ended up going in a direction that was slightly different, but it’s become, my thing. So my point is that patterns are fine but when everybody’s making the same thing, it’s not unique anymore and it’s not your own thing. So I encourage anyone even if you’re just starting out to let the fabric talk to you and go with the flow and just create things and be happy with it. Don’t worry about what the police say.
Quilt police who? LOL🤣
Wonderful video for someone who is starting to quilt.
Tracy,
Watch some of Tula Pink on English paper quilting. She is fabulous. Not that you are not fabulous, but it is always something to learn.
I learn from her how to hold the needle when sewing the hex together. Yep, are different ways and she figured out the best for quality, speed and not to hurt your wrist. 😊
Yes...I love those tips she gives...I've already watched all of them. LOL😂
I totally enjoyed this video. thank you for sharing and yes would love a part 2. also would love to come eat at your house , that dinner looked delicious. Many blessings!!
I backstitch when I piece quilts too. It is sooo aggravating to see a seam unravel, having to cut the thread to stick the unraveling part under the needle to sew it back up, then getting back to where you were when you spotted that dratted unraveling seam! And I feel it makes the piecing more 'sturdy', especially if the quilt is going to be washed a lot (kid's quilt or floor quilt for example).
I found using a 'peeker' (a viewfinder tool) to view only portions of cloth helps me decide if they go together. That and a lamp with a natural light bulb. When I go to the store the overhead lights can make fabric colors look off so I carry a small light that I swapped out it's bulb for bulb that emits natural light.
I always wash my fabric and here's why: Was the warehouse where it was stored sprayed with pest spray? If so, I don't want to be touching those chemicals. If it wasn't then I could unwittingly be bringing insect eggs into my house which could contaminate my other fabric.
I recently made a flag wall quilt; all of the fabric came from JoAnn, the red was Singer brand, tossed in four color catchers with the laundry (washed it with my black tops, some old, some new) had zero bleeding from the red or dark blues onto the white and there was only black on the color catchers.
Just bought colour catchers in my capital city as I'd not seen them in my country town grocery stores. Ready for the Red ❤❤❤!
I wouldn't consider myself a beginner (hopefully a confident intermediate), but this was a great reminder for us all. I wish you had been around when I first started!!! I may have been more successful early on. Thanks Tracy
I generally use a quilt pattern the same as a cooking recipe. It is a suggested starting point.
I thread baste my quilts. After a few quilts you get a lot more speedy. I can baste a full quilt in an evening.
You must be in cahoots with Fallon at Sew Be It Quilts. 🤣😁 I just watched her latest video on 5 basic blocks of quilting, and now I caught your video on basic quilting information. Two must-see videos for newbies to quilting. Boy do I wish I had seen these two videos years ago when I first started quilting. It would have avoided hours of frustrations!! Great job!!
Just learned how to use my chopper like that. I always leave the bottom on. Thanks also quilt knowledge.
Good morning, I always enjoy watching your videos as they are inspiring for all quilting levels. I watch your French Rose quilt and free motion videos often as a new quilter I want to accomplish both. Please take my next comment as a concern and not criticism. I too had the same issue wearing a seat belt and needed a remedy. When placing the seat belt under the arm it now removes the seat belt's ability to keep your torso from being thrown forward. My remedy was a seat belt cover on Amazon that's made with soft fabric to eliminated the harsh rubbing against my skin. It's attached with velcro so can be adjusted to anyone. With your creativity I'm sure you can make one and tweak it to fit you perfectly. ❤
I’m with you! I own a stack of patterns and an even taller stack of quilting books, and I almost never use them. I do pick up bits of inspiration sometimes, and incorporate them into my favorite- scrap quilts! I’m currently using up my blue scraps and strips and am on my fourth top. Still lots of blue in the bins!!
I thread baste my large quilts at my LQS on the longarm and then take the quilt home to quilt it. It's so fast and easy to do. Smaller quilts I just pin or spray baste. I really enjoyed the changes of scenery in your video. Oh and I learned my lesson the hard way with a red quilt backing with the front being mostly white. Thankfully, I discovered the issue with the pillowcase, so I am hoping I can come up with a solution to prevent a quilt disaster.
Hi Tracy, I like patterns that have a video with it. I need to see, hear, and do. I also have a lot of trouble reading some patterns. I’m a beginner so if I get a free pattern I usually make sure it has an attached video.
I started quilting about a year and a half ago. I didn’t know it would become a hobby…I just wanted to make my first grandson a baby quilt. I bought designer fabric at full price and hand quilted it. I loved it so much I learned more about my old domestic machine, bought a few more tools and cheap fabric from Joann. My first quilt was okay but I didn’t love the fabric quality and I invested so many hours on it I really think you should at least ‘like’ the fabric. So I started buying bundles on sale from suppliers of designer fabric online. I bought more and better sewing tools and watched hundreds of hours of RUclips videos like yours. To keep the cost down I also stopped buying bundles of precuts and started buying yardage of fabrics I liked at a great sale price. I’m like you and don’t really like patterns. I like the process of making my own designs. I always pin baste my quilts to help keep the cost down. After all, I never sell my quilts…every quilt I’ve made has been throw size or smaller and are given as gifts to people I love for all sorts of occasions or no occasion at all. I love watching your videos for inspiration ❤
Good morning Tracy.
If there were Oscar’s for quilting videos I would so vote for your channel over and over again. I have been quilting for about 10years and love it!! I learned so much from this video and some of it I already knew. Great great video for all levels of quilters.
My heartbeat always goes up when I hear EPP, foundation paper piecing and Fabric sale!!
Yes I would love to see a part Duo!
Have a great weekend ❤❤
You are beyond kind. Thank you for such encouraging words❤
Hi! I never use patterns either. I think they look way too confusing. It would probably take me 5 years to complete one. I make my own patterns...in my head LOL. I usually do easy stuff like squares/rectangles. Whatever size the quilt comes out is a mystery until the end. LOL. I did recently try my hand at HST to make a pinwheel quilt. It's coming along beautifully. ... The end was funny, you put your camera in the trunk LOL!!!! Have a great one!!
I always hand baste my quilt sandwich. l've tried spray basting and it made such a mess I'll never do it again! I've also tried using pins but I ended up tearing the quilt top so I don't do that either. It takes a little bit of time to hand baste a large quilt (several hours) but it is totally worth it for me!
In my experience, the fabric from walmart fades very fast, within 3-4 washes. Is usually super stiff. There are exceptions. Im not a snob. I've just been sewing for 57 yrs 😮 oh boy I feel like a dinosaur now. Love ya Tracy
YES please a part 2....... LUV ur videos.... thank you so much
Some great tips here! Instead if sk***ingredients a cat, my Mum had a phrase " Many a mickle makes a muckle", so if my pieces are mickles then maybe I'm muckling.
So impressed that you can advise on quilting while driving, cooking or doing the laundry. And that food looked really good. I made macaroni cheese last week and after 2 mouthfuls it ended up in the bin.
I believe that access to the Internet and Channels on RUclips both help and encourage those who are visual learners, especially giving tips and an end product to identify with.
Thanks for this one x
Sk***ing a cat, , not what nonsense they autocorrected me with!
You did a great job explaining so much for new quilters. I appreciate the time you took, and enjoyed the different scenery in your video. ❤️
Hi Tracy, good to see you. ❤Betto
Hey Betty!!! Have a great weekend my quilty friend!!!❤️
Absolutely loved this video. Most patterns confused the dickens out of me too. I swear those 1,2,3 ones leave out a step. LOL More of these videos would be awesome not just for beginners but for anyone.
Have a great weekend❤️
I do EPP as well. I have many Hexies done, but, with neuropathy, I have trouble holding a needle for long, but I will persevere. Oh!! Btw, my Juki TL2000 is on its way. I’m so happy!!!
You will love your Juki🎉
This was so helpful! Part 2: Yes please!
Yes Tracy, we love you. I found a seatbelt cover and steering wheel cover that matched because my seatbelt on that vehicle cut into my neck.
Still love your videos.
Thank you ❤️ You all are so sweet and kind to me❤️
I very much enjoyed this video and learned several things. You get my vote for a part 2!! Thank you! And the dinner you were preparing looked delicious!!
Thank you for the kind words Sandy❤
Thank you for this video! I vote yes for a Part 2. I’m a new quilter and I’d like your or anyone reading this comment, thoughts on: thread weight, do you change your thread weight from piecing and quilting? needle size, and stitch length
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing. Just want to suggest using Elmer's washable white school glue for basting. That is all I use now. It stays together so nice. I wash all my quilts before I gift them.
Yes please to Part 2! should bobbin thread size always match your top thread? What needles and thread are you using for hand sewing for EPP and hand quilting? Thank you for the machine needle and thread chart!
I typically do match bobbin thread✅ EPP needles is a huge rabbit hole to jump into ...still figuring out what I like best❤️
Some patterns I have a problem with and have to do extra reading...over and over and over until I get it or I will put it a side for another time.
I own antique singers. 1927 singer 66-6 is my absolute everyday sewing machine. It does not back stitch however if you take 3 or 4 stitches in the beginning and lift your pressure foot and put it back through you basically just back stitched 😊
Love your channel. I have a confession. I have actually never owned a color wheel lol
Hi Tracy! That was fun. A day in the real life of a quilter who's gotta get other stuff done too! I've had to learn to balance that drive of wanting to play with my fabric, cut my fabric and sew it to make something beautiful, with cooking, cleaning ,errands etc...you made me smile, loved it! And yes, I have seen some of the same patterns in different fabric designers fabric!! Now I know I'm not imagining it.
Patterns...same for me, they just give me ideas that I use to make up my own, kinda like cooking I never really follow the exact recipe :) fun video, felt like I just had a good visit with a friend.
Balance is key for sure!
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I thought I was going crazy when I first realized the whole "designer fabric conspiracy theory". I now have to believe it is true since you noticed it too LOL😂
Grandma would be so proud! You put your hair up!! 😅❤
Right!?! That was grandma’s meatball recipe that I was making!!! I miss her so much! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Thank goodness someone else has trouble with patterns!!! Sometimes I feel so dense!!
Such great tips and info Miss Tracy. I can’t tell you how many times I have gone back to your previous videos or tutorials to see how to make something. So many of us truly appreciate all the projects, insight and overall knowledge you bring to us. Like that scalloped quilt towards the end…I so have to try that. It just makes that quilt even cuter. 😍 Have a marvelous weekend. 🤗🤗
You are so sweet Debbie❤️ The scallops are so easy! You definitely need to try it!!! Have a fun weekend with Di💃🏻💃🏻
@@TheSewingChannel thanks Miss Tracy. We got her so good. Miss Di had zero clue we were sitting at the table. 😆 these 3 ladies I came down to see are so special. They just make me smile. Can’t wait to see Sister Chicks quilt booth in the morning. Hopefully I’ll get some pics. 🤗
WHAT!?!? I can’t believe you knew Tracy😱 I was never more surprised! Dinner was great, company even better, I hope our little quilt show doesn’t disappoint. 😬
Loved your video, your perspective and the every day filming locations you used. Lastly, thanks for not mentioning my name where you told about your “fabric snob” friends🤣😂🤣
@@sisterchicksquiltingwas Tracy seriously talking about you when she said she had friends that were fabric snobs??😂😂 I have watched you channel and wouldn’t have thought so. ❤❤
@@lauraoneal5146 LOLOLOL😂
Very nice tutorial
I’m a quilt sister patterns are difficult for me! Love this video and how you were in different locations would love a part 2❤
Hi Tracy! This was so much fun! I feel like i got to spend the day with you!
We are definitely quilting sisters. I have never even followed a recipe exactly.
I always have to put my own spin on it!
Im making my 30 yeat old granddaughter the quilt she chose which is, "Tall Pines by Lori Holt.
It has thousands of tiny peices. I did make my own block with larger peices which would be easier.
But i decided id better try to stick to the pattern since she loves it so much.
So far so good....🙏 for me please
Yes to part II
You absolutely spent my day with me!❤️ 🙏🏼
I use one Shout Color Catcher sheet per yard of fabric and have never had a problem. Some may say I'm using too many but I'd rather "waste" some sheets than have a dye bleed.
I have had good results using Elmer's school glue for basting. I've also used the June Tailor JT440 spray and I haven't noticed any bad smell at all. I've only used it sparingly on QAYG blocks and not a whole quilt though.
This is such a helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to encourage us and teach your experience! ❤
Great Video!!! Thank you Sew Much for all you do!!! What a giant wealth of information & so encouraging!! Can't wait for the next one!!
Loved your video and the fact that you were doing your chores!! Multi tasking..😂😂
Thank you for all the tips. ❤
I’m amazed you are chopping onions and not crying .. what’s your secret please .. 😊 love your podcasts .. Bx
My onions are organic....maybe that's why....I do sometimes tear up though...just now realized after reading your comment that I didn't this time🤷🏻♀️
Breathing through your mouth when cutting onions results in no tears. Learned this from my niece after she took an adult cooking course. They didn’t teach that trick in home economics when I was in school (50 plus years ago).😂
I absolutely loved this video! Looking forward to Part 2, lol!
Yes to part 2
I've found some great fabric at Hobby Lobby by Northcott fabrics 😊.
I have a lot of allergies and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity so I have to prewash all fabrics before handling them. Anytime I've ever not done so, my sinuses stuff up, I have sneezing fits and my eyes burn. I also always use Color Grabbers to reduce the chance of color bleeding while adding my own starch solution, ironing or bleeding on a finished quilt.
Usually, the only backstitching I do while piecing is on edges I know will be on the outside of the quilt top (as well as stay stitching 1/8" all the way around the outside edges once final assembly of all blocks is complete). I generally deliberately avoid backstitching on inside edges because I nearly always strategically iron seams to one side and "pinwheel" intersections on the back of my blocks. Backstitching just makes it way too labor-intensive and time-consuming to pick those stitches back out (and increases the chances of weakening or even fraying the fabric at those junctions) to separate the seams and pinwheel properly. (I understand that a lot of quilters might not like to pinwheel their seams, but I personally get a hit of endorphins every time I do it 🤩)
I've tried many different methods for basting over the years (hand-stitched, pins, basting spray, washable tape, etc.), but my all-time favorite is Elmer's Washable School Glue. It is super easy, fast, mess-free (relative to basting spray that gets on every freakin' thing), non-toxic, inexpensive and washes out when you wash the finished quilt.
As I'm reading your comment ......"a hit of endorphin everytime you pinwheel seams"....I'm dying over here LOLOLOLOLOLOL😂 That is just toooooo funny. But oh how I totally "get it"!!!!!!! haha
I too love the speed of the sewing machine.. it's here, it's done! Oh, when you said "sit and sew" my heart went pittypat ... I love the slow stitching and applique in the evening, and yes a light directly on the project. As to a new way to say skin a cat.... all roads lead to rome comes to mind. Hugs, Chel 🌸
Even the words "slow stitching" get's me excited...LOL🤣
My evening stitching is working on cross stitch and black work.
I'm a big fan of patterns. Key is to read,re-read and read it again. Measure twice,cut once.
Words to live by for sure❣️
Wonderful job informing us/. Part 2 is a good idea.
I do embroidery at night or hand quilt my quilt. Excellent video
My sister and I are at odds about patterns! She follows a pattern religiously, I’m more freestyle! I feel like using a pattern is just repeating someone else’s creativity! Glad I’m not alone! 😊
Right!!!! I agree.
We are the pirate quilters …think of patterns as just guidelines they’re not some sort of code…. Aye mate!
Wow! Okay...but I actually get it NOW 😮 Thanks 😊
This was fun Tracy 😊...good info. Also ,l made a cotton sleeve for the top part of my seatbelt..works well so doesn't dig into my neck...long tube with batting in between and ties with velcro.
Thank you...I will look into the belt sleeve.❤️
Love the video Tracy! I so admire your honesty. Such great information you shared can't wait to see your ffp video. Right now I am doing a foundation mystery quilt. I'm enjoying it but honestly I probably won't do another one because it is very time-consuming but boy do those points look awesome! Lol
Thank you for the kind words Linda...I appreciate the encouragement❣️
Yummy meatballs❤❤
I add in a bottle of chilli sauce and a can of whole cranberries. Makes it sweet n sour.
Mind you my meatballs are half the size of yours.
I’m coming over for dinner dinner, yummmm
LOL😂🍝
The difference from Walmart/Joanns etc and quilting fabric stores, is the previous are first/second runs until they get it 100% right for the quilting fabric stores. They don’t want to throw it away. So it goes to the low budget stores to be sold. Even though it looks the same, there is a difference. This is what I have been told.
I think in addition to the color conversation, value/saturation fits
This was a fun video to watch!!!! It was like we were there with you as girls hanging out and just chatting!!! Loved it!!! Also love EPP, as well!! Very relaxing and contemplative.
Yay🎉 Happy to hear you enjoyed hangin out me 🎉