I watch this video every time i need to make a sleeve - you are a terrific teacher - you are so positive and clear with each step. Keep up the great work.
I tried “Thread Painting” because while I’m a novice on the long arm machine, I had to complicate things by trying to paint the panel! Never satisfied to keep it simple…
Hi, Christen. Thanks so much for your tutorial! I have a couple of questions…what size width fabric would I need to end up with a 5” finished sleeve to accommodate a very wide quilt? Also, would I need to make two sleeves side by side with one inch between them? This quilt will be in a show. Thanks for any advice you could give me! 👍Bobbie
Where did you get your fabric for your ironing board ? It's so beautiful !!!!!!! A great video on how to make a sleeve and thank you for sharing !!!!!!!!!!
My make shift ironing board is so old lol 🤣 I probably bought the fabric from Joann fabric like 20 years ago as a remnant. It is just an old piece of wood shelf board I had in the garage covered in several layers of batting and then a pretty fabric on top. I didn't expect it to be so sturdy, but its held up very well!
Call I was going to put tab strips attached to the top of the quilt. I had put a sleeve on one of my hanging projects a few years ago and I had forgotten how to do it ... thank you!!
Great video. I make my sleeves following your method exactly but with one additional step. After I press the two edges that will be attached to the quilt back, I top stitch those folds very close to the edge. Then make the center back seam and so on. Now I’m questioning myself whether some shows would disqualify my quilt because of the sleeve?
I think it depends on the show... but most quilt shows will not go that far for disqualifications. If the stakes are that high, it is always good to check to make sure! Quilters have been DIYers and self taught for so so many years
Did I miss the quilt hanging? Would have loved to see the finished project on the wall. That fabric is gorgeous, I know you mentioned paper pieced but I couldn't make that out, it is absolutely beautiful.
I usually will balance the rod on evenly hung nails or you can tie to rod up. I've seen people use command hooks as well so that you can balance the rod on the hooks and not do any damage to the walls
I think you just need to put in one that will hold up the weight of your quilt. Some of the smaller wall hangings could use a thinner dowel. I usually use at least a 2" rod on my larger quilts and make sure it doesn't sag in the middle. Great question!
. This is perfect, as I get a slave for a hanging quilt earlier and it turned out okay but both sides would just a teeny bit short of the edge of the quilt. 😊
Awesome video! My finished quilt just got into an exhibition and I'm having to scramble and figure out how to hang it. My quilt is 58 inches wide, and 62 inches long. What size rod do you recommend using? Also, if different than yours - how does that effect the size of the sleeve width wise?
I would ask the show if they provide the hanging rod/frame. Most do. And if they have any suggestions on specific requirements for hanging. Most people are very friendly and will be happy to help!
Great video!! Even GREATER GLASSES!!! Could you please tell me if you sew the side edges to the back of the quilt as well that way the pole doesn’t get between the hanging sleeve and the quilt?Thank you!!
I'm a beginner quilter. I've been making mini quilts (12 to 16 blocks). The quilt I'm working on now has me baffled. I started to put the blocks together when I noticed they are all different sizes. I don't know what happened they were the same when I cut them. I only do quilt as you go. My friends, and my sister, all non-sewists have said to ignore it, nobody will notice. Sure a wavy quilt is everybody's first choice. Frustration is not a strong enough word, but, it'll do. What do I do now?
I guess it would depend on how much of a difference the blocks are? I'm sorry I didnt get to this message sooner. I'm just trying to catch up after having shoulder surgery. My advice would be to ask yourself how much your sanity is worth and how much of your time this quilt is worth... If it is an immensely important quilt, you have your answer. If it is one of 60 quilts you'll make over the next few years and just something to pass the time and play with, I would let it go, finish it and analyze where you think it went wrong so as not to make the mistakes in the future. I can't tell you what to do, but settle on an action and dont give yourself one ounce of grief either way. do what you have to do 😘😘 You got this!
@@ISeeStarsQuilting Thank you for the advice. I've tried twice to answer you and both times it has disappeared on me before I could correct my typing and hit reply. I hope you are feeling better soon. I fell in June and broke my left elbow and sprained my wrist and thumb. I was so bored. I couldn't sew and it drove me nuts. Thanks for your advice and help. Get well soon.
Wouldn’t the size of the sleeve need to be tailored to the size of the rod? If your rod is smaller wouldn’t the sleeve show over the top of the quilt? And how do the quilts hang on the wall- does the rod attach to something else?
The size of the rod does play into it a little. Most larger quilt displays will hang on a rod that is 1.5+ inches in diameter because it needs the strength to support the weight of the quilt. If you're hanging a smaller wall quilt, you can use the thinner rod and usually the quilt will use small loops for the rod to go through and not a full sleeve. As far as attaching the rod to the wall, you can use sticky command hooks. Thats the easiest way that I have found!
I thought that too. I have seen thin metal curtain rods for voile etc that I think could look good permanently mounted as a feature. The Finials could really set off the hanging I think. Have you seen this type of thing done?
I watch this video every time i need to make a sleeve - you are a terrific teacher - you are so positive and clear with each step. Keep up the great work.
Wow, thank you!
Beautiful, beautiful
Thank you! 😊
Finally! A great demo of how to make a quilt sleeve. The only thing I hoped you would do was put in the rod and show how to attach to the wall.
So glad you liked it.
That is my question too, everyone shows how to make the sleeve no one shows us how to hang them.
Exactly what I needed for hanging up my one block wonder caleidoscope quilt, which I just finished. Very well explained! ❤
Yay, thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I completed a Smoky Mountain panel and will gift it to my son. I appreciate you!
Fantastic! He will love that for sure.
I tried “Thread Painting” because while I’m a novice on the long arm machine, I had to complicate things by trying to paint the panel! Never satisfied to keep it simple…
What an adorable Doggo!
Thank you 😘 they certainly know how cute they are
love this
Oh I love the print on ironing board!
Very clear instructions! Thank you.
I just subscribed! Love your cute hot pink unicorn pins! Now, I can put my sleeve on my quilt correctly. Thanks 😊
Yay! Thank you! Welcome, so glad you are here with us. :)
Love the glasses!
Thank you so much.
Love your videos. I love the light bar on your machine is great
Great teaching 😃
Glad it was helpful!
Lifesaving video. Thank you!! Super easy to follow.
Lifesaving?! 🤩 I'm so glad you found it useful. Thanks you Amberlie!
Great demo. Thanks.
My pleasure!
Thanks so much.
You're welcome!
Hi, Christen. Thanks so much for your tutorial! I have a couple of questions…what size width fabric would I need to end up with a 5” finished sleeve to accommodate a very wide quilt? Also, would I need to make two sleeves side by side with one inch between them? This quilt will be in a show. Thanks for any advice you could give me! 👍Bobbie
Where did you get your fabric for your ironing board ? It's so beautiful !!!!!!! A great video on how to make a sleeve and thank you for sharing !!!!!!!!!!
My make shift ironing board is so old lol 🤣 I probably bought the fabric from Joann fabric like 20 years ago as a remnant. It is just an old piece of wood shelf board I had in the garage covered in several layers of batting and then a pretty fabric on top. I didn't expect it to be so sturdy, but its held up very well!
I love your videos! Thank you
You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoy them! 🥰🥰
Love this explanation. What is the adorable little tiny iron? Have to get one.....
amzn.to/3WfdHf9 Here is the link - it is only $20 and my favorite tool ever! 🤩🤩
Call I was going to put tab strips attached to the top of the quilt. I had put a sleeve on one of my hanging projects a few years ago and I had forgotten how to do it ... thank you!!
Thank you, thank you!
You're very welcome!
helpful -thank you
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!
Does it matter if you sew the top first then push the bottom edge to make the tent appear ?
Great video. I make my sleeves following your method exactly but with one additional step. After I press the two edges that will be attached to the quilt back, I top stitch those folds very close to the edge. Then make the center back seam and so on. Now I’m questioning myself whether some shows would disqualify my quilt because of the sleeve?
I think it depends on the show... but most quilt shows will not go that far for disqualifications. If the stakes are that high, it is always good to check to make sure! Quilters have been DIYers and self taught for so so many years
Love the glasses so cute!
Thanks! I wore them all day long lol Even to pick up my kids that afternoon haha
Did I miss the quilt hanging? Would have loved to see the finished project on the wall.
That fabric is gorgeous, I know you mentioned paper pieced but I couldn't make that out, it is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you
Do you use the Sam stitch for binding?
I just use a straight stitch for the binding. I always bind my quilts on my sewing machine.
I agree with @jackietolbert4822. I really appreciate your lesson, but it would be nice to see how it hangs afterwards.
What type of rod do you use in the sleeve?
You can use any type of sturdy rod in the sleeve. for this project, I had an extra curtain rod that is still holding it nice and strong on my wall
Thank you! Please do the binding video.
I will be doing an updated binding video in the future! Thanks for the feedback
How do you hang it? A string tied on both ends of the rod?
I usually will balance the rod on evenly hung nails or you can tie to rod up. I've seen people use command hooks as well so that you can balance the rod on the hooks and not do any damage to the walls
How big does my piece have to be for a 4 inch sleeve?
I need a little more clarification - is the finished sleeve 4 inches wide or is it the length of the quilt that is 4 inches?
Love this idea, thank you. Does it make a difference what size rod you put in? Surely a thin one would make it more likely to see the rod sleeve?
I think you just need to put in one that will hold up the weight of your quilt. Some of the smaller wall hangings could use a thinner dowel. I usually use at least a 2" rod on my larger quilts and make sure it doesn't sag in the middle. Great question!
. This is perfect, as I get a slave for a hanging quilt earlier and it turned out okay but both sides would just a teeny bit short of the edge of the quilt. 😊
Great! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video 😍😍
Where to buy the iron?
here you go! amzn.to/4eljYPo
I LOVE LOVE the specs! you go gal. ;-)
😊 thank you! ❤❤
Awesome video! My finished quilt just got into an exhibition and I'm having to scramble and figure out how to hang it. My quilt is 58 inches wide, and 62 inches long. What size rod do you recommend using? Also, if different than yours - how does that effect the size of the sleeve width wise?
I would ask the show if they provide the hanging rod/frame. Most do. And if they have any suggestions on specific requirements for hanging. Most people are very friendly and will be happy to help!
What’s the name of your sewing machine?
I have a Janome Horizon Memory craft 15000. I LOVE it! I also use a Janome 3160 QDC for my travel machine
Great video!! Even GREATER GLASSES!!! Could you please tell me if you sew the side edges to the back of the quilt as well that way the pole doesn’t get between the hanging sleeve and the quilt?Thank you!!
Thank you! You could sew the side edges too. There's no reason you couldn't. I don't usually though
I'm a beginner quilter. I've been making mini quilts (12 to 16 blocks). The quilt I'm working on now has me baffled. I started to put the blocks together when I noticed they are all different sizes. I don't know what happened they were the same when I cut them. I only do quilt as you go. My friends, and my sister, all non-sewists have said to ignore it, nobody will notice. Sure a wavy quilt is everybody's first choice. Frustration is not a strong enough word, but, it'll do. What do I do now?
I guess it would depend on how much of a difference the blocks are? I'm sorry I didnt get to this message sooner. I'm just trying to catch up after having shoulder surgery. My advice would be to ask yourself how much your sanity is worth and how much of your time this quilt is worth... If it is an immensely important quilt, you have your answer. If it is one of 60 quilts you'll make over the next few years and just something to pass the time and play with, I would let it go, finish it and analyze where you think it went wrong so as not to make the mistakes in the future. I can't tell you what to do, but settle on an action and dont give yourself one ounce of grief either way. do what you have to do 😘😘 You got this!
@@ISeeStarsQuilting Thank you for the advice. I've tried twice to answer you and both times it has disappeared on me before I could correct my typing and hit reply. I hope you are feeling better soon. I fell in June and broke my left elbow and sprained my wrist and thumb. I was so bored. I couldn't sew and it drove me nuts. Thanks for your advice and help. Get well soon.
A thimble would really help you!!
Do you ever put water in your iron?
I usually don't... because I use a Flatter ironing spray while I'm sewing... but it has a spot to add water to it.
Wouldn’t the size of the sleeve need to be tailored to the size of the rod? If your rod is smaller wouldn’t the sleeve show over the top of the quilt? And how do the quilts hang on the wall- does the rod attach to something else?
The size of the rod does play into it a little. Most larger quilt displays will hang on a rod that is 1.5+ inches in diameter because it needs the strength to support the weight of the quilt. If you're hanging a smaller wall quilt, you can use the thinner rod and usually the quilt will use small loops for the rod to go through and not a full sleeve.
As far as attaching the rod to the wall, you can use sticky command hooks. Thats the easiest way that I have found!
I thought that too. I have seen thin metal curtain rods for voile etc that I think could look good permanently mounted as a feature. The Finials could really set off the hanging I think. Have you seen this type of thing done?
You are so dang cute! I bet your classes are fun!
I do love to have a good time! 😘
Oh! not call