Here is a link to the video featuring the old quilt that inspired this block: th-cam.com/video/7zaPXdCKBBI/w-d-xo.html . The block is a variation of Edna's Choice (#101) according the book 5500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone.
You guys don’t need to pin and actually it doesn’t help the fabric lay flat. I use glue or that wonder tape. Super simple don’t need to spend time taking pins out as you’re sewing it’s so fast I found a similar type of wonder tape at Joann fabric and it works just as well. And I got a lot more for a dollar the wonder tape brand is a little bit more pricey
@@dcwatashiThat stuff is spendy and has issues of its own! I love my love my yellow-head pins, 500 pack! You should see the ladies at the shop flip.over my nice crisp intersections on my *heavy-fabric, with everything from cordouroy to sateen finishes, damask, upholstery, etc, 1199+ separate squares* --- that stuff goes walking no matter how you hold it! Yes, perhaps basic cotton holds itself in place almost perfectly, but most other fabrics have other ideas. Longer pins enable you to pin without buckling the fabric, and also assist in stress-free "taking up" of excess length, since you sit and split the difference with pins until you like the distribution, then as you sew you can relax just trust that you placed the pins well, and enjoy your beautiful seam!
I was thinking fussy cut fabric for the middle, applique works, too! Thinking I might start a leaders and enders with Christmas fabrics for a quilt like this -- or several!! I've got a LOT of Christmas fabric!! LOL!! Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely loved them! Perfected for our end of year bunches & bunches of scraps. I do have to add I love the older quilts. I have 5 right now I punched from an older sweet woman.. She just didn’t want them any longer😢 I felt I had to rescue them!!! 😊
Hi Chris. I just watched this video today, 9.2.23 because I have a tub of 5" squares to make donation quilts. I've tried just sewing them randomly together and it isn't appealing to me. Your special block really makes the block look awesome. I watch all of the videos you post and really enjoy them. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Thank you so much! This makes my heart so happy! 🥰 i am sorry the block isn't working for you. 😔 Maybe try just one or two colors from your scraps? Let me know if I can help you with this.
I just found your channel today!! I have a lot of scraps and this block will be perfect to use them up!! (or, at least some of them) I love your teaching style and your bubbly personality.
As an experienced quilter, i appreciate that you move along and don't waste time demonstrating sewing and pressing EVERY seam. The instructions and demo as still clear! It saves time so i can watch more of your videos (:
Thank you so much! I really try my best to streamline it, although sometimes I still get hung up on recording those details. 😀 I am always asking myself, "Is this something the viewer needs to know?" You are so sweet! So happy you love my content! ❤️
I’m a first time viewer to your channel and am now one of your newest followers! If the rest of your videos are anything like this one I’ll be a follower for life….👍🏻💖👵🏻
Thankyou thankyou Kris for this video. Your object might have been to show us how to do the scrappy quilt block and yes, I really enjoyed this but what I valued most was the lesson on how to square up your block. I was given a whole bunch of blocks made by different people and asked to sew them together. My mind went blank because all the squares were, well, not uniform in their square and I didn't know where to start. Especially too because I had cut and made some blocks to go with it too. Mine all matched, other blocks matched each other but nothing was uniform. Now I can fix it all up. Finally, I know what I am doing!!!!!!! Thank you.
I discovered you during the 12 days of Christmas quilts. Have enjoyed and learned so many things watching your videos this last year. I enjoy your teaching examples and enthusiasm for quilting. Thanks
Silly question. Where did you get that clever sign in your studio "PARKING FOR QUILTERS ONLY.....VIOLATORS ....PRESSED TO THE DARK SIDE." I love your channel. Fun to watch.
Yay! I am so happy you are going to give this a try! Scrappy quilts can be tricky, that's for sure. Staying in the same color family helps, but it still can be tricky. ❤️
I love learning from you! Thanks! And I love that you love old quilts and take the time to share them with us!! I found you during 12 Days of Quiltmas, too! ❤
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words. ❤️ I love sharing these! Yay! We actually have a Quiltmas 2023 planning meeting tonight! 😍 Can't wait to share our ideas with everyone next year, too!
Love this idea! I think I’ll use full sized jelly roll strips and cut them down into 2 patches and just toss ‘em in a basket until I have a whole pile to make into a quilt (putting the 2 patches randomly all over the quilt so it doesn’t get matchy-matchy). Thanks for sharing!
I love scrappy & this is another great way to use up fabric. My goal this year is to do exactly that & not buy any fabric except maybe background & backing as needed. Thanks for sharing!!
I cut my own 5 inch squares and assembled them in sets as you demonstrated for the first method. I set them with a deep royal blue in a different way. Was really happy with results and gifted it to our nephew who just graduated from college. He was thrilled! Thanks so much Kris; all of your blocks are lovely. I will definitely be making this quilt as I adore scrappy quilts!
Could you do with 5 inch squares on the outside of center block using in larger inside square, I know it would be double the size, to make less cutting and sewing.
I am doing this very pattern, with each square representing each quilt I have made! Can't wait to get back in my sewing room to start assemble. Have no idea how many squares I have!
Scrappy is my fav! Kept watching for this video. Thanks so muchfor sharing. I will definitely be doing these blocks. Maybe one with all seasons in one quilt!
I did this block style for a denim quilt, with the center being the denim. It is a great way to use up scraps and get the beauty of denim without so much weight.
I’ve watched a lot of quilting videos, and yours is the BEST! This was the best explanation of how to square up a block that I have ever seen! Thank you!
I built this quilt block using a scrappy look, though a bit planned. I alternated a dark blue on the four corners with red. I did not put sashing between. Lots of matching. But did border it for ease in binding.
i chuckled when i saw the parking sign; so cute. I am making this block; have so many scraps left from making potholders etc. this past Christmas for gifts ; happy sewing and Happy New Year !
Just came across your scrap quilt. I like the way I can use my leftover fabrics and not have to use small 2 or 3 inch fabrics. Starting with a 5 inch is a great idea. I will definitely being saving this for use. Thanks for sharing
Just found you looking for scrappy ideas. Great job on being clear and concise in your instructions. Look forward to viewing other videos you have made and will make in the future.
Oh thank you! I am still learning, but I am so much better than I was when I started. Now to get that lighting right. I find that to be the most difficult aspect to recording videos like this.
@@SewtheDistance when I was in college for post production I remember our instructor saying something like it doesn’t even matter what the subject matter is as long as you have good lighting and good audio. Do you have an external monitor hooked up so you can see in real time what you’re filming? Yes lighting is very tricky. Or you’ll have to upgrade to a pro consumer camera but that takes a little bit of a learning curve and then you would have to learn some video editing software.
I love all your videos. You have a nice variety of content. When I travel and don't have time to sew, I virtually "make" and learn with your channel. Well done!
Oh, thank you so much! I love this! It’s funny-we are right in the middle of planning a trip and I just said to my husband, “What am I going to do for more than a week without my sewing machine?” I love this idea! Thank you!
Here is a link to the video featuring the old quilt that inspired this block: th-cam.com/video/7zaPXdCKBBI/w-d-xo.html .
The block is a variation of Edna's Choice (#101) according the book 5500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone.
Ty, love your channel and your imagination to make blocks 🎉😊
Enjoying the replay ❤
So glad you're enjoying it again!
As a SUPER beginner I appreciate this video. I hate wasting fabric
Yay! So glad it is helpful!
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New quilter and can’t wait to make one!
YAY! So glad you are going to make it!
I'm so glad to see that you pin so much. I thought there was something wrong with me, since I can't seem to sew without pinning. Thank you. 🙂🙃🙂
A kindred spirit! I love it! I would much rather pin than use the seam ripper. 😀 Goad I am not the only one, too. ❤️
You can also glue as well
I also pin my blocks, a quilt teacher said it help keel it nice and even. Never look so neat if I don't. 😊 happy quilting
You guys don’t need to pin and actually it doesn’t help the fabric lay flat. I use glue or that wonder tape. Super simple don’t need to spend time taking pins out as you’re sewing it’s so fast
I found a similar type of wonder tape at Joann fabric and it works just as well. And I got a lot more for a dollar the wonder tape brand is a little bit more pricey
@@dcwatashiThat stuff is spendy and has issues of its own!
I love my love my yellow-head pins, 500 pack! You should see the ladies at the shop flip.over my nice crisp intersections on my *heavy-fabric, with everything from cordouroy to sateen finishes, damask, upholstery, etc, 1199+ separate squares* --- that stuff goes walking no matter how you hold it!
Yes, perhaps basic cotton holds itself in place almost perfectly, but most other fabrics have other ideas.
Longer pins enable you to pin without buckling the fabric, and also assist in stress-free "taking up" of excess length, since you sit and split the difference with pins until you like the distribution, then as you sew you can relax just trust that you placed the pins well, and enjoy your beautiful seam!
This is one of ur best videos ❤
Thank you! 🥰 So glad you like it!
Thank you - I am just getting started and have lots of scraps from years of other types of sewing. Cross your fingers!
I hope you love it! It's a great way to use up those scraps.
woser! My million spare jelly rolls are SMILING !!!
Woohooo! I love when happens! ❤️
Finally showing how to square up😊😅
I have had trouble with charm squares because of the pinking. So I cut yardage. Like this square.
YES!!! 🔥I love all the methods you showed!!
Great explanation as always!!!❤This is a quilt
I would totally make!!🤩
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ So happy you love it!
❤❤❤I love your tips and blocks!
Wonderful tutorial! Love that you rescued, cleaned, and learned SEW much from an older quilt. Great block. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
I was thinking fussy cut fabric for the middle, applique works, too! Thinking I might start a leaders and enders with Christmas fabrics for a quilt like this -- or several!! I've got a LOT of Christmas fabric!! LOL!! Thank you for sharing!
Love, love, love this idea!!! That would be wonderful! Same with fussy cutting and appliqué! So happy you love this! .
Hurray! Someone besides me and Kimberly Jolly who pins! I think it save many headaches. Thanks for creating 3 ways to make it too. Very helpful!
Yes!!! I would much rather pin than use the seam ripper! Lol! Thank you for your kind words! ❤️
❤❤❤ I love scrappy, and this was entertaining and informative. Thank you!
Yay! So happy to hear this! Thank you!
I absolutely loved them! Perfected for our end of year bunches & bunches of scraps. I do have to add I love the older quilts. I have 5 right now I punched from an older sweet woman.. She just didn’t want them any longer😢 I felt I had to rescue them!!! 😊
Love this! Rescued quilts are the best! Happy they have a great home now. ❤️
Hi Chris. I just watched this video today, 9.2.23 because I have a tub of 5" squares to make donation quilts. I've tried just sewing them randomly together and it isn't appealing to me. Your special block really makes the block look awesome. I watch all of the videos you post and really enjoy them. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Thank you so much! This makes my heart so happy! 🥰
i am sorry the block isn't working for you. 😔 Maybe try just one or two colors from your scraps? Let me know if I can help you with this.
Oh my goodness, how ez is that. 🥰
So happy you like it! A fun block to make! ❤️
I just found your channel today!! I have a lot of scraps and this block will be perfect to use them up!! (or, at least some of them) I love your teaching style and your bubbly personality.
Thank you so much! So glad you found me! ❤️❤️❤️
I like the option of making this different ways. So cute!
Thank you! 😊
I love your Old Quilt videos, which are informative and educational. Thanks for sharing your vintage treasures.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
As an experienced quilter, i appreciate that you move along and don't waste time demonstrating sewing and pressing EVERY seam. The instructions and demo as still clear! It saves time so i can watch more of your videos (:
Thank you so much! I really try my best to streamline it, although sometimes I still get hung up on recording those details. 😀 I am always asking myself, "Is this something the viewer needs to know?" You are so sweet! So happy you love my content! ❤️
I love love love this block! 👍🏻💖👵🏻
Thank you so much! ❤️
This would be a fantastic leader/ender project.
Yes! It would make Bonnie Hunter proud! ❤️
Nice scrappy block. Will be using it with my leftovers.
Awesome, Marlene! Love this!
definitely liking how you show many ways to get the same look, so depending how we process our scraps, the instructions are clear and easy to do.
Yay! That was the goal. So happy you enjoyed it! ❤️
Thank you for showing different ways to make.
You are so welcome! This is a fun one!
Fussy cut pics for the middle too. Love it!
Great idea! Love that!
I will deconstruct my gently used napkins and pillowcases for my scrappy blocks. Thank for sharing your sewing lessons, Kris.
You are so welcome! ❤️
I’m a first time viewer to your channel and am now one of your newest followers! If the rest of your videos are anything like this one I’ll be a follower for life….👍🏻💖👵🏻
Thank you so much! Welcome. I am so glad you are here! I hope I don't disappoint!
Really liked this block. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful!
You blew my mind cutting with both hands!! Might make some scrappy blocks like this😊
😂 It is one of my superpowers! ❤️ Yay! I’m so happy you are going to make these!
That is a great block, thanks for sharing
So glad you like this! ❤️ Thank you for watching!
Great ideas. To many choices for blocks and gifts.
Yes! Thank you!
Like the holiday quilt.
Thank you! ❤️
I’m currently making a quilt for my bed using this quilt block, thank you!!!!
I love hearing this! Thank you for sharing! I am so happy you love this pattern. ❤️
Love this block. A great scrappy block to make between projects or at the end of each sewing session and would be wonderful for a charity Quilt.
Great ideas! Love the ideas of a charity quilt, especially! Thank you for this!
Nice love all the different
ways to make the blocks.
They are so much fun!
Very thorough tutorial! This would make a great leader/ender project
Thank you! YES! This would be perfect for that! Great idea!
Thank you so much!!! I have scraps galore!!!! Sharing!!
Yay! Thank you! Glad it is helpful!
Love scrappy quilts!
They are the best!
Very fun simple block. Like that you showed it in different style fabric too.
It really is! Glad you liked it!
Thankyou thankyou Kris for this video. Your object might have been to show us how to do the scrappy quilt block and yes, I really enjoyed this but what I valued most was the lesson on how to square up your block. I was given a whole bunch of blocks made by different people and asked to sew them together. My mind went blank because all the squares were, well, not uniform in their square and I didn't know where to start. Especially too because I had cut and made some blocks to go with it too. Mine all matched, other blocks matched each other but nothing was uniform. Now I can fix it all up. Finally, I know what I am doing!!!!!!! Thank you.
Yayyyy! I love when that happens! I am happy it is useful. ❤️
Love this block! Another great block to use up those scraps. I appreciate you showing the 3 ways.
So glad you like the block and the video! It hope it helps with all types of scrap fabrics. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing this block 3 ways. It looks very doable for me, a beginner! You make it look easy!
You are so welcome! This is a great block for a beginner. So happy it is helpful! Let me know if you have questions. Happy to help! ❤️
I discovered you during the 12 days of Christmas quilts. Have enjoyed and learned so many things watching your videos this last year. I enjoy your teaching examples and enthusiasm for quilting. Thanks
Thank you so much! I love that you are enjoying my videos. I have so much to come, too! You are so kind! ❤️
This is a great block for a memory quilt where people write lovely things and sign in center block. I have one similar to this.
Love love love this idea! Thank you for sharing!
Silly question. Where did you get that clever sign in your studio "PARKING FOR QUILTERS ONLY.....VIOLATORS ....PRESSED TO THE DARK SIDE." I love your channel. Fun to watch.
Not a silly question at all! This was in the Missouri Star Quilt Company's Countdown to Christmas box in 2022. Isn't it cute?
So glad I found your post I appreciate you spending time to teach ❤❤
You are so welcome! I am happy you love this!
Thank you for sharing with us beginners…retired but love material❤️❤️❤️
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. Glad you loved it!
I love using scraps. Thank you for this tutorial .
You are so welcome!
I plan to use this block for Christmas quilts for family gifts.
Oh, that will be lovely! So glad you like this and are going to make it!
I really like this idea and I’m going to make some of these. I have a hard time doing scrapy, I like keeping them an trying.
Yay! I am so happy you are going to give this a try! Scrappy quilts can be tricky, that's for sure. Staying in the same color family helps, but it still can be tricky. ❤️
I love learning from you! Thanks! And I love that you love old quilts and take the time to share them with us!! I found you during 12 Days of Quiltmas, too! ❤
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words. ❤️ I love sharing these!
Yay! We actually have a Quiltmas 2023 planning meeting tonight! 😍 Can't wait to share our ideas with everyone next year, too!
@@SewtheDistanceYAY to Quiltmas 23!!
Great quilt for themed fabric. I have tons of HP fabric. Better get quilting
YES! So glad you like this! 🥰
Thank you so much from this beginner!
You are so welcome!
Yay!!! Welcome to the world of quilting! It is an amazing world to be in! ❤️❤️❤️
I love scrappy! The little heart is adorable! great idea for Valentine’s Day. 🥰
Thank you! It’s a great design! ❤️
Loved your teaching again.
Thank you! 🥰
Great scrap buster quilt block! And so forgiving. Thanks for sharing this. 😊
You are so welcome! It’s a great block!
Love this idea! I think I’ll use full sized jelly roll strips and cut them down into 2 patches and just toss ‘em in a basket until I have a whole pile to make into a quilt (putting the 2 patches randomly all over the quilt so it doesn’t get matchy-matchy).
Thanks for sharing!
GREAT IDEA! Love that! It would add another element to the fun for sure! Thank you!
Love it. You fussy cut a center square too. ☺️
Great idea! I love it!
Love this pattern! Sew Cute & Sew Easy. You have made it even easier with your 3 variations. Thanks
Thank you so much! So happy you love it!
@@SewtheDistance How about an Iron Review Video on your new Iron? LOL
Good Morning Kris, How nice of you to make a tutorial on making this quilt! Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️ Chris
Good morning, Chris! You are so welcome! ❤️
This also could be made into making curtains for Kicthen enjoyed watching and I've learned from you I'm new to quilting Thank you 😊
You are so welcome! Such a wonderful idea to make it into curtains! Love it! Thank you for this! ❤️
I love scrappy & this is another great way to use up fabric. My goal this year is to do exactly that & not buy any fabric except maybe background & backing as needed. Thanks for sharing!!
Love this goal! I should follow your lead! ❤️
I love this block. Glad I found your channel 🙂
Thank you so much! Welcome! I am so glad you found me, too! ❤️❤️❤️
Cute block great way to use up your scraps
Thank you! ❤️
Just found your video today. Inspiring. I have a lot of 5 inch squares
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!
I love the block also. It is beautiful in whatever colors you chose. This quilt block is a winner. It would be fun to make in your Teams colors.
Oh, I love that idea! Yes! It would perfect for that.
I cut my own 5 inch squares and assembled them in sets as you demonstrated for the first method. I set them with a deep royal blue in a different way. Was really happy with results and gifted it to our nephew who just graduated from college. He was thrilled! Thanks so much Kris; all of your blocks are lovely. I will definitely be making this quilt as I adore scrappy quilts!
Could you do with 5 inch squares on the outside of center block using in larger inside square, I know it would be double the size, to make less cutting and sewing.
Love this and all of your videos
Great tutorial! I LOVE the Hex signs on the wall!
Thanks so much! It was a vintage embroidery I found at an estate sale. Love that one, too!
from Gerry- I really enjoy your channel. I cut up my leftovers into 5" squares and 2.5" strips so I am ready for this lovely quilt. God bless.
Hi Gerry! Thank you so much! I love that you are making this fun block and that you love my videos. Blessings to you and your family!
Great video! I would have liked to see a finished scrappy quiltnwith this block too!
Thank you so much! Maybe another time. ❤️ These blocks are probably getting donated.
Oh I love this. So easy to teach someone else too.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
I am doing this very pattern, with each square representing each quilt I have made! Can't wait to get back in my sewing room to start assemble. Have no idea how many squares I have!
Ohhhh! That is a great way to remember your projects and use up scraps from the projects. Love this idea! Thank you!
This is great for beginners. I'm still trying to master my 1/4" seam. Thank you for another great video ❤❤❤
You can do it! Consistency is very important to get those great points and corners. 😊
I just found your channel. I have so many scraps in the boxes. Thank you for sharing. 😊
You are so welcome! I am so happy it is helpful!
❤ great variations of construction
Thank you! ❤️
Scrappy is my fav! Kept watching for this video. Thanks so muchfor sharing. I will definitely be doing these blocks. Maybe one with all seasons in one quilt!
Love that idea! Wouldn’t that be fun? Thank you for this!
I was thinking a year of holidays quilt.
Wow you make it look so easy
It really is a flexible block since you can cut it down as needed. Perfect for anyone! ❤️
I love this quilt block and the quilt that inspired it!
Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Loved this video can’t wait to start💕
Yay! Thank you! Happy Quilting!
I did this block style for a denim quilt, with the center being the denim. It is a great way to use up scraps and get the beauty of denim without so much weight.
What a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
I’ve watched a lot of quilting videos, and yours is the BEST! This was the best explanation of how to square up a block that I have ever seen! Thank you!
Thank you SO MUCH! Wow! I am flattered. 😀 You are so sweet! I am happy this is helpful. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing these techniques. Look forward to more quilting from your channel.
You are welcome! Thank you for watching my videos. ❤️
I built this quilt block using a scrappy look, though a bit planned. I alternated a dark blue on the four corners with red. I did not put sashing between. Lots of matching. But did border it for ease in binding.
And it turned out beautifully! I love it! Thank you for sharing this on Facebook! I love that you made it! ❤️
i chuckled when i saw the parking sign; so cute. I am making this block; have so many scraps left from making potholders etc. this past Christmas for gifts ; happy sewing and Happy New Year !
Perfect! So happy you liked this (and the sign). 😀❤️😀
Awesome technique for square it.
Thank you! 🥰
What an easy way to make a fun block!
Yes! They are a lot of fun! Thanks so much for watching!
Just came across your scrap quilt. I like the way I can use my leftover fabrics and not have to use small 2 or 3 inch fabrics. Starting with a 5 inch is a great idea. I will definitely being saving this for use. Thanks for sharing
Yay! So happy you enjoyed this one! It is a great block! Let me know if you have any further questions about it. ❤️
Love your idea and
Pattern. Thanks!
Thanks, Gladys! It is a lot of fun to make!
👏👏👏👏awesome
Thanks 🤗
Just found you looking for scrappy ideas. Great job on being clear and concise in your instructions. Look forward to viewing other videos you have made and will make in the future.
Thanks so much! Glad you found me! Let me know if. you have any questions. I am happy to help! ❤️
Love the red quilt
Even though I enjoy sewing and quilting, I appreciate your excellent camera and audio work more 👍🏻👍🏻😂
Oh thank you! I am still learning, but I am so much better than I was when I started. Now to get that lighting right. I find that to be the most difficult aspect to recording videos like this.
@@SewtheDistance when I was in college for post production I remember our instructor saying something like it doesn’t even matter what the subject matter is as long as you have good lighting and good audio. Do you have an external monitor hooked up so you can see in real time what you’re filming? Yes lighting is very tricky. Or you’ll have to upgrade to a pro consumer camera but that takes a little bit of a learning curve and then you would have to learn some video editing software.
Thank you, I love this! I can use up all my material!!
You are so welcome! YAY! Scraps are so much fun to work with!
That is a great idea. I want to make one for my granddaughter and may do something like that. Thanks.
My pleasure!
I love this block and you explain things really good, thank you.
You are so welcome! ❤️
I love this block and reminds me of how I was taught to sew💞 a very long time ago.
I love this! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow ! It turned out awesome 😍😍😍
Thank you! 🥰
I love all your videos. You have a nice variety of content. When I travel and don't have time to sew, I virtually "make" and learn with your channel. Well done!
Oh, thank you so much! I love this! It’s funny-we are right in the middle of planning a trip and I just said to my husband, “What am I going to do for more than a week without my sewing machine?” I love this idea! Thank you!