Crazy Quilting in Black and White
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ย. 2010
- Learn how to "Crazy Quilt" in this video, as taught for 16+ years creating handbags, jackets, vests, totes, quilts, holiday stockings and pillows. Create a wide array of gorgeous and unique fabrics with your fabric stash.Template on the main website, be sure to scroll down and you will see the template linked in RED print:dld.bz/cMTpN
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This looks like sew much fun...I must make this. Well taught, thank you...and yes I lose my scissors all the time.😀
Thank you! I did it a while back, but the technique hasn't changed
Very informative. Such a calm manner this lady has. The fact that there 's no music to distract from the instructions, really helps. Thanks
No music distraction and a really nice calm, clean voice. Love it
You would not believe how much this video helped me! I am new to crazy quilting, and needed to watch someone do it. You did! Thank you
I love this video, but I wanted to say something that perhaps no one else has ever said. Because when I watch quilting videos, my eyes get fixated on the nails of the demonstrator, I would like to say that your nails are lovely. I know that sounds crazy but it is just something I notice. Probably because I admire nice nails. Thank you for this wonderful video. I can't wait to make one.
Thank you Betty! I made it awhile ago and the info of technique is accurate. Now I try to be more neutral in color for demos - it was a tip that I learned by doing professional recordings in studios a few years later. Thank you for the kind words. Good luck with your first one!
Very easy to follow. Her voice is also pleasant and relaxing. The best crazy quilt video I've seen. I will try this soon
This is the BEST crazy quilting tutorial I have run across..... Finally a tutorial that makes is clear exactly how to do crazy quilting! Thank you so much for making this video! Can't wait to get started on my crazy quilt!
Wow, what a revelation! Thank you for posting this outstanding video. The tiny scissors are a hoot!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just made my first block after watching your very easy to learn tutorial. So easy and fun. The best part is that I got to use up some scraps and play with all my extra decorative stitches all at the same time. How fun! Thank you.
The tutorial was excellent, very clear precise instructions. The finished block looked fantastic and very complicated, if I hadn't seen you do it I would never of thought it was something I would be able to do myself. Thank you so much for making this video.
I am so glad to have come across this video! I love the look of crazy quilts and wondered how to do them. This is so helpful! Thank you!
Whee..never seen this done with such large fabric scraps..covers the background quickly…🇨🇦
Thanks a lot. In addition to your clear instructions I loved your voice and style of presentation.
Great video...thank you for sharing.
Very nice tutorial to use scrap fabrics. Thank you for sharing!
Hand stitching is beautiful. Having pretty embellishments of lace, doilies, beads, buttons & perhaps some ribbon embroidery are special touches. Crazy patch work lends itself to a variety of embellishments.
Thank you for sharing the inspiration. I cannot wait to do a crazy quilt:-)
I just wanted to thank you SEW much for this tutorial!!! I have made so many things using this technique and I love it so much. It's so freeing to just go for it. Thank you!!
I have done relatively simple patchwork in the past, also beading, applique and embroidery and just about to start experimenting with crazy patchwork, which will incorporate all the things I love doing and tap into my creative nature!
Wonderfully easy to understand video - well done!
I love this! Thank you very much for making the technique so clear.
Love sewing with scraps and thank you for providing this detailed video.
Thank you for taking the time to watch this video. I keep all my scraps cut into strips for quilts and bindings. It's an obsession.
Great Tutorial. Very clear and easy to follow.
It’s really amazing what you can do with scraps!!!! Thank you!!!
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What a good idea....I'm going to try this, and make some cushion covers. Thank you so much for a great tutorial.
Thank you so much that’s a brilliant way to do these blocks. I really really love 💕 the one you made very vibrant and stunning. xxx Mags
Thank you so much for this great video/tutorial. I never have seen this technique. It looks like easy and I will try it . Thanks again.
Hugs Beate
Thankyou for sharing this Cookie. Very easy to follow too.
Thank you so much! This is the best and clear instructions I have seen. I was afraid to start because I was so intimidated that it would be too complicated for my skill level. But, now I believe I can do it. You're so talented and calm. Wonderful step by step tutorial. New subbie.
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing from Scotland uk x
Such a great tutorial. Many thanks :)
Absolutely brilliant video, must go and get my machine out. Many thanks for your inspiration and ideas
I love this look! I want to cover an old, worn quilt with crazy blocks!! I'm working on one right now and will have the video on my channel next month.
This is a great tutorial, I'm a quilter, however, am needle and thread challenged. I love using different stitches on my sewing machines.
Beautiful ! Thanks !
Best tutorial out of six that I’ve seen !! Thanks sooo much😉
Janice, thank you. Enjoy crazy quilting. You can find me on Facebook 😉
Thanks - this is a great video. I am learning (online) to make crazy quilts and every little bit helps. It's also good to know I'm not the only one who loses my big scissors ;)
Fabulous block and great video. I wish you had a television show.
Smiling, you made my day. I actually did appear in Episode 209 of It's Sew Easy which is a PBS Sewing and taught this technique with embroidery added. I've done a few others. On Craftsy.com I teach embroidery digitizing, so thank you!
love this!!!!!
Thank you so much. Just started learning about quilting.
Looks like fun! Thanks!
I work for sewing stores and I stitch mostly on a Brother Quattro but sometimes I stitch them up on the Babylock Ellisimo. For "our" purposes they are the same machine. But honestly, Crazy Quilting can be done successively on the simplest of sewing machines. I do a lot of embroidery and border stitching which is why those two machines are my personal favorites.
You made me smile. I really think my scissors have little feet that pop out when I am not looking!
P.S I will be doing all the embroidery stitching by hand, as my machine is an old one, but a good one. Nothing nicer than to sit on the couch in the Winter with some hand work! Mine will have bits of lace, doillies, , beads, antique buttons and all sorts of interesting bits.
great technique.. i needed this.. i am ready now..
Thank you for sharing!
Love the tutorial! !
Thank you Ruth. I originally made it for my students in class with that machine when it was first released. Glad it helped you.
this is the best i've seen on how to do this for blocks.. I just ordered a template today.
I just noted that our free template is now a bad link so I will need to add that fix to my to do list. Glad you liked the how to. Thank you!
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This is a good addiction. Lol
You raise a good point. Remember I have layers of batting underneath and it is just for a few seconds, but play it safe and use your ironing board.
Always wanted to do this now i will go ahead, brilliant.
Barbara Blight I would love to see what you create!
Love it
Hi Rhealene, excellent question. I love to stitch in the ditch to attach the front to the back (with right sides facing out on the top and bottom). You can simply stitch along the squares or follow the crazy quilt seam lines which will make the back of the quilt look crazy, too! And then I add a nice binding. Let me know how you make out and if you need further guidance!
Thanks, it's been a long time since I did any crazy quilting, I have to say though, you have beautiful hands. Maybe you could be a hand model on the side.
i am good also for flinging fabric all over the place too
thank you...will try
Hi... love your tutorial! I am wondering tho, as I am new to quilting, in making a crazy quilt top, I saw on another comment that you use a foundation fabric with a layer of thin batting underneath. How then do you attach the backing after the top is all put together?? With all the decorative stitching already done on top...do you do more stitching to attach your top to backing? Not sure what to do at that point...??? Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Thank you so much
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Dianna, I am so pleased that this video has started you down the path of my own crazy addiction. If you love the video, please share it with your friends. Always here to help. Cookie
great looking quilt
Thank you!
Link for the template isn't working. :(
Maria, it is a Clover Mini Iron. The brand is Clover. It is available many places online but not sure if it can be gotten in Venezuela. You would probably need a converter to plug it into that would fit your plugs in Venezuela. :)
and I would have liked to see the backside zoomed up before the red thread edging.
I did this style of piecing for "Its Sew Easy", a wonderful PBS show, however, it is not available everywhere. If you go to their website, you will be able to see the pillow for episode 209. On the show site, there is a download set of directions. And Thank You for sharing your ideas, too!
Hi thanks for making crazy quilting clearer. Spent 3 hours trying to learn frrom a magazine demo for children which I was unable to follow due to the instructions not mentioning cutting in line of angle sewn .
cheers Sue
what do you use for the base of the quilt, the block you put the strips on?
Thank you.
I have that clover iron and it's pretty handy. I can't tell you how many times I have accidentally branded my finger tip with that screw on the top. I don't know why I tend to have the urge place a finger right on the top.
I'd have to grab my $8 steam iron plus the quilting patch plus the base & take it into the other room & my cutting table is well always cluttered ahem but it's doable. is doable even a word.
You have options. If I am creating a quilt top or pillow, then my layers are: foundation fabric with thin batting underneath. If adding machine embroidery, add tear away in areas as needed when you get to the embroidery stage, and remove excess. If creating clothing, then I do not add batting for items not requiring "warmth".
Thanks..
Hola, estoy empezando a hacerme una que otra prenda y no sabia que hacer con los retazos que me quedan. Gracias gracias gracias.
yes, please use a bigger scissors because it's kinda nervous .... hahaha. I like how the backing is already there.
Does the foundation fabric stay attached when assembling the quilt?
Hi I live in Venezuela and I am so thankful that I found this tutorials. I wanted to learn about this technique. I am learning. I have a question: what is the name of the cute little great iron you are using? thanks
Can you use jelly roll strips for a crazy quilt?
HOW DO YOU CUT THE 5 SIDED STARTING PATCH = LOVE YOUR FINISHED BLOCK = TY
This is lovely. Would it also work in A quilt as you go method?
what material do you suggest for the under fabric. would muslin be ok. what did you use??
Muslin is fine, or even ugly cotton fabric that won't show through.
What is that tiny iron you are using. I love it! Can you post a link? Where do they sell them?
That is a Clover iron and it is available on Amazon. You can by it as just the iron or in a more expensive set with adapters.
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Would love to see a picture of the finished quilt.
I've been reading through the questions and here are some things addressed:
1) Template for a five starter patch - I added a link to the video description
2) Clover iron used on the video, there are layers of batting underneath my foundation and I use it briefly each time however, I would recommend using a small ironing pad for pressing.
3) You can add any size starter template but when making it smaller, you need to adjust the strips to be narrower otherwise you will encounter a "fabric jam".
Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I just had one question what machine are you using and is it beginner friendly?
In that video I am using the Babylock Ellisimo and it is very beginner user friendly.
@BarbyCurtis70 Brother and Babylock Machines have built in scissors which really come in handy!
Hello! You have given me a great idea! I have thousands of pieces that was not to do with them. A question about the patches that fabric coverings? (I'm using the translator. Sorry if the question is not well formulated) Saludos desde Venezuela!
very informative video. I am starting a crazy quilt now. Can you please share with me what brand and model of sewing machine you have? Thank you so much
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I love the Clover iron but how hot does it get?
Lynn Bairefoot The clover iron gets very hot. I put a little note on the video not to iron on top of the machine. There is no temperature provided In the paperwork I have. Maybe new were ones include that
I really liked your video, but as a new quilter, I have some questions. Could you number the order you make your crazy quilt. What about how many layers are there? How do you join the squares and when do you add the buttons, beads, etc and do you show the stitches on the back.
Nancy, everything is done by machine. I add a strip of lace to the fabric as I am stitching the block together. If you go to my Facebook page "cookiescreationswebsite" you will have more instructions on assembly on the project freebie page. I don't number the order, it is all random and easy.
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thank you,to me this seems the same as foundation paper piecing,ut don't have to mess with the paper. I am going to try this soon again thank you !
+Bonnie Chavez I would love to see you what you do with it. It is so easy, you will easily become addicted.
Hi Cookie, sorry for being a prat.............I love you tutorial, just me being stupid, good for you keep going...................barb x
You want to ensure it is large enough not to feel jammed in as you add the strips. The smaller your starter patch the smaller the strips.
I have added a link to a template in the video description. Hope that helps.
PS: DOES IT MATTER WHAT SIZE THE 5 SIDED STARTER PATCH IS = TY
I made one like this many years ago, but I ended up not liking it.... it just wasn't for me....
Did you use a specialty thread to add decorative stitches?
You can absolutely use specialty threads. I enjoy adding metallic threads and some of the heavier threads as well. Be sure to change the needle to accommodate the selected thread.
What is the purpose of sewing the starter patch down before adding the other pieces?
Linda Jacobs by going around the starter patch, you avoid raw edges in a systematic method that speeds up crazy quilting. This is one approach.
Added link for a template to the video description.
After you join all the blocks together, how do you recommend quilting the finished quilt? I quilt everything on my domestic machine.
Gail Waisanen I would lay it out on a large cutting table and use quilting pins beginning in the center working your way outward. Paula Reid Has an excellent Craftsy class and using a domestic machine for quilting.It is exactly how I do it. I use all the same tools with the exception of my preference for quilting gloves because they don’t shift.
Cookie Gaynor, sorry, I didn't communicate as clearly as I should have. What quilting pattern or design would you suggest, using a domestic machine - quilt in the ditch, channel quilting, diagonally across the crazy squares, something else? What would look good over a crazy quilt?