I love that you are dedicated to re-using material from thrifted shirts to make such beautiful quilts! I'm wanting to start collecting a stash of shirts to do the same. (I also love your sense of humor!)
I've been at the thrift store this week looking for silk men's ties. I found 86 of them. I'm in the process of washing them and then will take them apart, interface them with lightweight interfacing and then I'll create blocks. I hope to make a throw size quilt.
I am doing the same thing. Collected 100% silk neckties that have yellow/ gold. I have them prepped and cut into 4.5 inch squares. Working on layout....
Steff, when we were going over the edit, I had almost this exact thought! 😂🤣 I must have forgotten I had on a green shirt! 🙄🤦🏻♀️😂 Thanks for your great comment! ❤️
That frog fabric! WOW! Thanks for the great pattern suggestion, I don't have many men's shirts yet, but lots of small amounts of fabric from an estate clean out. I think that triangle quilt is great!
Thank you, Rose! I just *knew* someone out here in TH-cam land would enjoy that reference. 😘 (even though I said it just totally off the cuff! 😂) Thanks for the sweet comment!❤️
Love the DIY pattern you did with markers! Brilliant! What fabric markers did you use? Also these blocks helped me realize that I usually choose solid colors to complement the print in my HSTs. It honestly didn't occur to me to use low volume prints in HSTs, thank you for showing us all your fabric choices! Have I mentioned yet that this video series is an absolute gem 💎 and I have saved the entire playlist for later, so excited to do some (more affordable) quilting with this creative process
Oh my goodness, thank you Madeline for all your sweet words! 🥰 I’m humbled and encouraged! I used Faber Castell Pitt Artist pens. They come in fine and bold…in a zillion different colors! Not sure if the editor (my husband!) put a link in the description, but if not, we’ll add it sometime today! 👍🏻 Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! ❤️
@@TheCatBirdQuilts There was so much great stuff in your videos that I forgot the painted fabric! I am ON IT now! I use white muslin a lot, and now I can turn it into a low-volume variety pattern myself! Thanks a bunch!
I could listen to you ALL DAY❣️ I find myself thinking with a "Southern Drawl" after I watch your videos ☺️ Your quilts are made with so much thought- I SO appreciate what you share. God bless you💕
Thanks Kathy! You’re making me into a quilter!! Love ❤️ love this quilt pattern! I told a friend about using men’s shirts for sewing, and she told another friend…lol we are going to a thrift store next week to get 👔. We are currently sewing dolls for Alzheimer’s patients. I’m going to get the patterns and make a SMALL lap quilt with the scrappy pattern. Thanks!! I’m so glad I found your site! You are so creative and love your new 👓, Beautiful
Thank you so much!!❤️ It gives me LIFE to know that you are getting into quilting and that you and friends will be thrifting together…is there anything better? (I don’t think so!🥰) And thanks for noticing my glasses…they are actually my second pair but I thought the red would work well with that bright green shirt.😊 Thanks-as always-for your comment! ❤️
Girl, I am so glad I stubbled upon your Chanel. Been with you since your first video. I just love the content you put out and your great attitude! Keep going so I can keep soaking up your knowledge 🤓
Derwent makes a wonderful ink product called inktense. It is made for fabric, heat set permanent. It has blocks and pencils. It is water soluble and acts like water color paint before it is heat set. It is wonderful if you are😮 wanting to get a permanent ( after heat set) design on fabric.
I really enjoyed your creative thinking in this video, it looks so crisp and clean, I hope you will show it to us down the track when it is all finished, it will be splendid I'm sure....thank you !!
Thank you, Valerie! I wanted to highlight not only a great quilt pattern, but how I think about it (both choosing one and and then executing it with shirts.) I’m glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
I've made four graduation quilts for great nieces and nephews. One was made with fabric printed from her photography. They all contain new fabrics and fabrics from previous projects and disassembled clothing. One was a t-shirt quilt commemorating our state university. No need to tell you how much fun I had.
Oooo I love this concept! I've been thinking about what a modified bargello might look like with men's shirts in a baby quilt size, ahh so many possibilities.
I have had the same thought (bargello) but it feels a little daunting to me to take that particular pattern style on right now! 😳 and YES, my goodness, so many pattern choices, it’s hard to decide! Thank you for watching and for your comment! ❤️
This is a wonderful - quick - easy pattern! I have a “lotta” men’s shirts that were my husband’s and I am going to make quilts for our 3 girls for their Christmas gifts. Cannot wait to get started! Excited! Thank you my sweet friend!
Thank you, Christina! I wouldn’t say it’s been “quick” (lol) because I don’t motor through trimming HST’s very fast, but I have loved it nonetheless! Thanks so much for your always-supportive comments! ❤️
I love the frog fabric and your technique of adding patterns to plain fabric with markers. What a clever way to create your own low-volume fabrics! I have been using men’s shirts in quilting for about 8 months but have learned so much and gained new inspiration from your channel.
Thank you for another excellent episode. Your color and fabric choices for this quilt are perfect ! I hope you will show us more examples of patterns that work well with shirt fabrics.
He is a mess! I often have a good laugh when I review the edit before we release it…I never know what photos, comments, definitions, sidebars or film editing he is going to put in; his edits make the videos so much funnier and more entertaining, which I love!! ❤️😂
Thanks so much Cathy for sharing your process. i enjoy your and others' techniques videos, and it is also valuable to hear about the decisions made along the way too. many thanks and keep up the good work. i enjoy your videos, not least for the language explanations ;) such fun!
Thank you, Amanda! 🥰 I never know exactly what I’ve said on camera until it’s all put together…so I’m laughing along with you!😂 Thank you for watching!!
Amazing! Inspirational! You are the one and only quilting shirtologist! And to make your own fabric w/ permanent marker -- wow. I often have the freedom to say, "Why can't I do that?" in every area of my life except quilting. You are teaching me to have that freedom with quilting also. Heading to Penelope Handmade now; thanks for the referral.
Oh my goodness! Thank you! 🥰🥰 So glad you are inspired and feel empowered to experiment…what a wonderful gift to us both! ❤️ Thank you for watching and for your comment…both encourage me to keep it up! 😘
Check out Bonnie Hunter's 2 books called 'Scraps and Shirttails.' Hers is an entirely different vision. Between the two of these wonderful teachers we have a world of ideas to choose from.
@@mambakind Used to follow Hunter years ago -- lotta drama. CatBird Quilts, however, has really broken down the art of working with shirts; hence, "shirtologist" seemed fitting. I also prefer CatBird's clean studio setting and relaxing tone and delivery. She is personal and relaxed like Jenny at Missouri Star used to be before she started rushing through her videos. Thanks for the fyi though.
@@TheHawkeyeQuilter Bonnie IS kinda hyper. Since she introduced me to the idea of shirt quilts, I will continue to put her up there with Cathy at the top of list. For now, Cathy is full of ideas I like.
How wonderful! Be prepared for your sharpies to bleed unless you use the fine tip…and do a test patch on scrap fabric first! 😉😘😊 (I messed up perfectly good blocks of fabric on my first go-around!😱) Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️
I enjoy watching your videos and learn so much! I usually watch on our TV where I can't leave a comment so today I decided to get on line to let you know how much I appreciate you. I have been collecting denim to make a quilt for our bed, my first quilt, so I am following your First Quilt videos and will start as soon as my eyes both heal from surgery!! Thank you.
I struggle putting colours and different fabric patterns together so found this video really useful. When you turned the blocks over I couldn't help but notice how beautifully neat and pressed the backs of them were. Do you always press the seams open? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Oh my goodness, thank you! 🥰 And no, I actually don’t usually press seams open (I love a nested seam so I usu press to the side!😍) but because the half-square triangles all meet at the corner, the pattern called for pressing open so the corners would lie more flat and not have that “bump.” Which I actually just learned from my friend/quilting mentor, Jennifer. ☺️ Great question! And thanks for the compliment!❤️
Wow, can't imagine the hours finding colors and patterns. I appreciate it, but know I would never have the perseverance to accomplish the end result. I tend to go with precuts, which I know some think are the lazy way to go, but it works for me. Just love the way you described what was used and why each block was made. I have a friend who thinks this very detail oriented way.
I don’t think precuts are lazy; I do think that choosing colors/fabrics/patterns can be overwhelming for some people, whereas some of us love that part of the process! Which is the beauty of quilting, honestly. I don’t mind cutting but I actively dislike basting. Other people hate cutting! I try to stretch myself in the areas I dislike…maybe you will be challenged to take on a new project with a limited color palette (like 2 or 3 colors tops!) which eliminates some of the stress of selecting so many colors/fabrics. Just a thought. 👍🏻 And thank you for your comment and kind words! ❤️
Incredibly creative on the making your own fabrics. Love it!!! I hope you'll show us the finished quilt. Off to go buy patterns from Penelope Handmade. Thanks for your videos!!
Another home run , Cathy! Love the candy counter imagery, All of a sudden I need some Chicklets! I imagine the old country store where the School Bus stopped (Teaberry gum for me, and fire balls!) I really like that you used a permanent fabric marker to add art to plain triangles! I guess you use a Pigma Micron pen? I use mine on quilt labels (and to sign my "AJax" on my watercolor cards!). I made each of my 5 kids T-shirt quilts around their HS graduations. I saved all of their favorite T-shirts through multiple moves! It paid off because they cherish their quilts. My youngest daughter helps me with color combos.😍
Aww! That’s cool about the T-shirt quilts! I use a pigma micron pens for tags, but for these blocks I used Faber Castell Pitt Artist brush pens. amzn.to/3BAPWH0 They fade just a tiny bit, but otherwise work like a micron pen!
I love this pattern...it is the style that I love to work with. I prefer straight lines, they are easier for me as I am usually in a hurry, and curves require more concentration (and pinning). I am eager to see the final product. Thanks for the credit - I love to help!
It is such a great pattern! I, too, am always in a hurry. I think that’s part of why quilting appeals to me: it forces me to slow down and take one step at a time. When I rush, I mess up and have to seam reap my hard work, so it reinforces taking the time to slow down and do it right the first time. ❤️ And you’re welcome for the credit!! We love to give credit where it’s due…and of course you know I love learning and words, so it’s a win-win-win! Thanks for staying with me and commenting and contributing not only to my knowledge but to my videos/channel too! 🥰❤️🤩
I have some antique blocks in this pattern made with shirting fabric . Not enough for a quilt but suitable for repair of an older top . I also have some tops in the brick or postcard pattern made of shirting . The most interesting one is a Stairway to heaven pattern . I think a split 9 patch pattern ala Perkiomen Valley would be good for lites n darks . Just love the way quilters dream up new ways to piece with simple blocks ! Just love this series' ! 👋❤️
Thank you, Annette!! We often comment around here that “there is nothing new under the sun” and yet “new” patterns are released all the time with a different spin on an old pattern and they are compelling and beautiful! I guess it just means never ending choices for quilt patterns for us makers! 😍❤️😊
Thanks for another great tutorial! I love how you made your own matching fabric! That is right up my alley! I can’t wait to see the quilt when you finish it…or you could show it in the next stage! I like to hear your thought processes!
Oh thank you, Sherry! 🥰 We put a link in the video description for the markers I used if you want to try them out! I will definitely do a video on this quilt when it’s finished! 😊👍🏻 if you follow me on FB or Instagram, you will see lots of “in -process” photos of this quilt and my other projects! Thank you for watching and for your comment! ❤️
This quilt will be lovely when it's all done, I'm certain your daughter will treasure it always. What size squares do your HST make when they're put together? I think they're 3" but I'm just guessing. Happy sewing! I'm gathering scraps,, cuffs, facing from collars, maybe part of a sleeve in many colors to make a postage stamp quilt. Each square will measure 1" each. I'm thinking big on this project, maybe queen sized for the guest bedroom or if we use it on our bed I'd have to make a king sized. I'll probably sew this in between other projects, preferably using a leader and ender system. I'd appreciate your opinion, should I include shirting that reads white from a distance or should I use pure white squares from the "candy store" or use shirts? Great video as always, Cathy.
Thank you, Sharon! ❤️ The HST’s are actually 4” when trimmed. The blocks are 14” completed. I’m excited for your postage stamp quilt! That is going to be stunning! As for low volume, or pure white, I vote pure white! I think with that small of piecing, and the variety that you will no doubt have, a pure white will anchor the colored pieces and give it an artistic cohesiveness. It’s gonna be beautiful!! And thanks for your comment! ❤️
Lol! Right?!? I literally bought it to be quilting fabric, got it home and thought, actually I think this might fit me, put it on and loved it. Ta-da! New addition to my wardrobe! 😍🤩 I will admit, I still look at it and think, “you know, I COULD still cut it up and use it…” 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching and commenting!! ❤️
Recently I saw a man wearing a nice dress shirt and thought to myself, that would make a nice quilt. My next thought was, if he knew I was thinking this he would be creeped out.
I primarily use 100% cotton shirts (all of the ones in this quilt are cotton) but occasionally I find one that I like that is a poly blend and I get it. I usually regret it though because they’re just harder to work with! I have a video that talks about this in depth if you want to check it out! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️
I love that you are dedicated to re-using material from thrifted shirts to make such beautiful quilts! I'm wanting to start collecting a stash of shirts to do the same. (I also love your sense of humor!)
I've been at the thrift store this week looking for silk men's ties. I found 86 of them. I'm in the process of washing them and then will take them apart, interface them with lightweight interfacing and then I'll create blocks. I hope to make a throw size quilt.
Oh that will be beautiful!! When you get it all done, message me on FB with a photo! ❤️
Thanks for sharing!
Would love to see it!
Oo
How much Did you pay for them?
I am doing the same thing. Collected 100% silk neckties that have yellow/ gold. I have them prepped and cut into 4.5 inch squares. Working on layout....
"I struggle with greens," she says as she wears a fabulous green shirt. :D Another great video!
Steff, when we were going over the edit, I had almost this exact thought! 😂🤣 I must have forgotten I had on a green shirt! 🙄🤦🏻♀️😂
Thanks for your great comment! ❤️
Just watching and thinking your shirt would be beautiful in a quilt.
You're not the only one, Anita! 😂 I've nearly used that shirt in a quilt MULTIPLE times! 😘
Love seeing the shirts play so nicely together.
Love this quilt and the girl who is getting it.
Thank you, my friend. ❤️
All of us Jones girls are awesome!!
As a retired RN , l also tend to break out in Latin..lol
Great quilt...good ideas
Thank you, Giselle! It’s so nice being understood! ❤️
This quilt is going to be wonderful! Please let us see the finished quilt.
Will do!! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Love the idea of creating what you can't find. I'll need to keep that in mind. Great quilt. Hope we'll see it when completed. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Sheryl! I’m sure it will be a “quilt story” video in the future! ❤️
That frog fabric! WOW! Thanks for the great pattern suggestion, I don't have many men's shirts yet, but lots of small amounts of fabric from an estate clean out. I think that triangle quilt is great!
Thank you, Sarah! ❤️ I do love that pattern!
Ad infinitum = again and again, over and over. Love your tid bit explanations.
Thank you, Rose! I just *knew* someone out here in TH-cam land would enjoy that reference. 😘 (even though I said it just totally off the cuff! 😂) Thanks for the sweet comment!❤️
Ombre frogs - who knew??!! Designing your own fabric with permanent markers - that opens up a whole world of fun - thank you 😂😂
You’re welcome!! And thank you, Sue, for watching and commenting!!❤️
The “Ohio star” quilt cotton color is burnt umber. Ta-da! Once a graphic artist, always a graphic artist. 😊 Love all your info.
"Burnt umber" ...yes, THANK YOU! ❤️
Not entirely sure why this was recommended to me, but I enjoyed it so it’s not all bad
Lol! Well good! Thank you for watching! ❤️
You ve done a great job. Congratulations love the shirt you have on!
Love the DIY pattern you did with markers! Brilliant! What fabric markers did you use?
Also these blocks helped me realize that I usually choose solid colors to complement the print in my HSTs. It honestly didn't occur to me to use low volume prints in HSTs, thank you for showing us all your fabric choices!
Have I mentioned yet that this video series is an absolute gem 💎 and I have saved the entire playlist for later, so excited to do some (more affordable) quilting with this creative process
Oh my goodness, thank you Madeline for all your sweet words! 🥰 I’m humbled and encouraged!
I used Faber Castell Pitt Artist pens. They come in fine and bold…in a zillion different colors!
Not sure if the editor (my husband!) put a link in the description, but if not, we’ll add it sometime today! 👍🏻
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! ❤️
Ok the markers are in the description!
But here it is, just for you! 😘
amzn.to/3BAPWH0
@@TheCatBirdQuilts There was so much great stuff in your videos that I forgot the painted fabric! I am ON IT now! I use white muslin a lot, and now I can turn it into a low-volume variety pattern myself! Thanks a bunch!
@@mambakind you are welcome! It was a lot of fun doing it!!❤️
I could listen to you ALL DAY❣️ I find myself thinking with a "Southern Drawl" after I watch your videos ☺️ Your quilts are made with so much thought- I SO appreciate what you share. God bless you💕
Oh wow, thank you Sally! 🥰 I may speak slowly, but I think fast! Thank you for your kind words! ❤️
Thanks Kathy! You’re making me into a quilter!! Love ❤️ love this quilt pattern! I told a friend about using men’s shirts for sewing, and she told another friend…lol we are going to a thrift store next week to get 👔. We are currently sewing dolls for Alzheimer’s patients. I’m going to get the patterns and make a SMALL lap quilt with the scrappy pattern. Thanks!! I’m so glad I found your site! You are so creative and love your new 👓, Beautiful
Thank you so much!!❤️ It gives me LIFE to know that you are getting into quilting and that you and friends will be thrifting together…is there anything better? (I don’t think so!🥰)
And thanks for noticing my glasses…they are actually my second pair but I thought the red would work well with that bright green shirt.😊
Thanks-as always-for your comment! ❤️
Girl, I am so glad I stubbled upon your Chanel. Been with you since your first video. I just love the content you put out and your great attitude! Keep going so I can keep soaking up your knowledge 🤓
Oh my goodness, thank you so much, Jenna! 🥰 Thank you for being with me from the beginning and staying with me! ❤️
Derwent makes a wonderful ink product called inktense. It is made for fabric, heat set permanent. It has blocks and pencils. It is water soluble and acts like water color paint before it is heat set. It is wonderful if you are😮 wanting to get a permanent ( after heat set) design on fabric.
Thank you for the suggestion, Mayasakti! 🤓👍🏻
I really enjoyed your creative thinking in this video, it looks so crisp and clean, I hope you will show it to us down the track when it is all finished, it will be splendid I'm sure....thank you !!
Thank you, Valerie! I wanted to highlight not only a great quilt pattern, but how I think about it (both choosing one and and then executing it with shirts.)
I’m glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Can you teach us how you make your HST’s, please? They are perfect!!
Aww! Thank you, Gail! It’s all in the trimming, I think!🤓👍🏻
I've made four graduation quilts for great nieces and nephews. One was made with fabric printed from her photography. They all contain new fabrics and fabrics from previous projects and disassembled clothing. One was a t-shirt quilt commemorating our state university. No need to tell you how much fun I had.
Oh that is so wonderful!! So. Much. Fun!
Thanks for your comment…sorry for the late reply! ❤️
Oooo I love this concept! I've been thinking about what a modified bargello might look like with men's shirts in a baby quilt size, ahh so many possibilities.
I have had the same thought (bargello) but it feels a little daunting to me to take that particular pattern style on right now! 😳 and YES, my goodness, so many pattern choices, it’s hard to decide!
Thank you for watching and for your comment! ❤️
@@TheCatBirdQuilts A scrappy bargello! There is a challenge for some brave sewist.
This is a wonderful - quick - easy pattern! I have a “lotta” men’s shirts that were my husband’s and I am going to make quilts for our 3 girls for their Christmas gifts. Cannot wait to get started! Excited! Thank you my sweet friend!
Thank you, Christina! I wouldn’t say it’s been “quick” (lol) because I don’t motor through trimming HST’s very fast, but I have loved it nonetheless!
Thanks so much for your always-supportive comments! ❤️
Loved this video and how you created your own fabrics. So so clever and artistic. Thank you Cathy for sharing! 💕💕💕
Thank you, Jeanette! ❤️
I love the frog fabric and your technique of adding patterns to plain fabric with markers. What a clever way to create your own low-volume fabrics! I have been using men’s shirts in quilting for about 8 months but have learned so much and gained new inspiration from your channel.
Thank you, Terri! I’m so glad you’ve gotten some inspiration here! 🥰 Thank you for watching!
Thank you for another excellent episode. Your color and fabric choices for this quilt are perfect ! I hope you will show us more examples of patterns that work well with shirt fabrics.
Thank you!🥰 I am planning on doing more of these "Great Quilt Patterns..." videos so you can be looking out for them! ❤️😊👍🏻
Lovely half-square blocks 🤗🧵🪡✂️
Thank you! 🥰
Your husband's contribution is SO funny! He had me laughing out loud! Hysterical! "Completely normal", OMG!
He is a mess! I often have a good laugh when I review the edit before we release it…I never know what photos, comments, definitions, sidebars or film editing he is going to put in; his edits make the videos so much funnier and more entertaining, which I love!! ❤️😂
Thanks so much Cathy for sharing your process. i enjoy your and others' techniques videos, and it is also valuable to hear about the decisions made along the way too. many thanks and keep up the good work. i enjoy your videos, not least for the language explanations ;) such fun!
Thank you, Amanda! 🥰 I never know exactly what I’ve said on camera until it’s all put together…so I’m laughing along with you!😂
Thank you for watching!!
super cute
Thank you, ma’am!! ❤️
Great frog fabric! Such a great idea to create your own pattern.
Thank you!! It was a lot of fun!
Amazing! Inspirational! You are the one and only quilting shirtologist! And to make your own fabric w/ permanent marker -- wow. I often have the freedom to say, "Why can't I do that?" in every area of my life except quilting. You are teaching me to have that freedom with quilting also. Heading to Penelope Handmade now; thanks for the referral.
Oh my goodness! Thank you! 🥰🥰
So glad you are inspired and feel empowered to experiment…what a wonderful gift to us both! ❤️
Thank you for watching and for your comment…both encourage me to keep it up! 😘
Check out Bonnie Hunter's 2 books called 'Scraps and Shirttails.' Hers is an entirely different vision. Between the two of these wonderful teachers we have a world of ideas to choose from.
@@mambakind Used to follow Hunter years ago -- lotta drama. CatBird Quilts, however, has really broken down the art of working with shirts; hence, "shirtologist" seemed fitting. I also prefer CatBird's clean studio setting and relaxing tone and delivery. She is personal and relaxed like Jenny at Missouri Star used to be before she started rushing through her videos. Thanks for the fyi though.
@@TheHawkeyeQuilter Bonnie IS kinda hyper. Since she introduced me to the idea of shirt quilts, I will continue to put her up there with Cathy at the top of list. For now, Cathy is full of ideas I like.
I am running to my sharpies! What a great idea. I am going to use some of my white shirts to have a go with batik this afternoon
How wonderful! Be prepared for your sharpies to bleed unless you use the fine tip…and do a test patch on scrap fabric first! 😉😘😊 (I messed up perfectly good blocks of fabric on my first go-around!😱)
Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️
And don’t forget, I have a video coming out (next Friday!) that will walk you through how I did it, including materials and suggestions! 😘😘
Love, love the quilt blocks. Especially, the ones you created with a marker! Very creative ❤️.
Oh yay! Thank you!! ❤️🥰
Your blocks are beautiful and I can’t wait to see the final quilt! I’m sure it will be gorgeous!
Thank you thank you! 🥰 You know it will turn up in a quilt story (hopefully before too long!!) 🤞🏻
I enjoy watching your videos and learn so much! I usually watch on our TV where I can't leave a comment so today I decided to get on line to let you know how much I appreciate you. I have been collecting denim to make a quilt for our bed, my first quilt, so I am following your First Quilt videos and will start as soon as my eyes both heal from surgery!! Thank you.
Oh Laureen, thank you!!🥰❤️ I'm excited for your denim quilt...it will be so heavy and comforting! 🤩 Thank you for watching and commenting!!❤️
I struggle putting colours and different fabric patterns together so found this video really useful. When you turned the blocks over I couldn't help but notice how beautifully neat and pressed the backs of them were. Do you always press the seams open? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Oh my goodness, thank you! 🥰
And no, I actually don’t usually press seams open (I love a nested seam so I usu press to the side!😍) but because the half-square triangles all meet at the corner, the pattern called for pressing open so the corners would lie more flat and not have that “bump.” Which I actually just learned from my friend/quilting mentor, Jennifer. ☺️
Great question! And thanks for the compliment!❤️
Wow, can't imagine the hours finding colors and patterns. I appreciate it, but know I would never have the perseverance to accomplish the end result. I tend to go with precuts, which I know some think are the lazy way to go, but it works for me. Just love the way you described what was used and why each block was made. I have a friend who thinks this very detail oriented way.
I don’t think precuts are lazy; I do think that choosing colors/fabrics/patterns can be overwhelming for some people, whereas some of us love that part of the process! Which is the beauty of quilting, honestly. I don’t mind cutting but I actively dislike basting. Other people hate cutting! I try to stretch myself in the areas I dislike…maybe you will be challenged to take on a new project with a limited color palette (like 2 or 3 colors tops!) which eliminates some of the stress of selecting so many colors/fabrics. Just a thought. 👍🏻
And thank you for your comment and kind words! ❤️
Incredibly creative on the making your own fabrics. Love it!!! I hope you'll show us the finished quilt. Off to go buy patterns from Penelope Handmade. Thanks for your videos!!
Fun...I got Imogene and Boulted!
Both so beautiful! Good for you! 🤩 (and didn't I tell you her stuff is so great?!)
Thank you, Caitlin! ❤️ You know I will!
YESSSSS
Lol. Love this comment!
There is so much info in this video! Thank you!! I love what you’ve done and can’t wait to see the “frog print” video and the finished quilt.
Thank you, Dedra! 🥰
Great idea about making your own fabrics 🤩 🇬🇧
Thanks, Glynis! ❤️
Another home run , Cathy! Love the candy counter imagery, All of a sudden I need some Chicklets! I imagine the old country store where the School Bus stopped (Teaberry gum for me, and fire balls!) I really like that you used a permanent fabric marker to add art to plain triangles! I guess you use a Pigma Micron pen? I use mine on quilt labels (and to sign my "AJax" on my watercolor cards!). I made each of my 5 kids T-shirt quilts around their HS graduations. I saved all of their favorite T-shirts through multiple moves! It paid off because they cherish their quilts. My youngest daughter helps me with color combos.😍
Aww! That’s cool about the T-shirt quilts! I use a pigma micron pens for tags, but for these blocks I used Faber Castell Pitt Artist brush pens.
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They fade just a tiny bit, but otherwise work like a micron pen!
Thanks! I will check them out!
I love this pattern...it is the style that I love to work with. I prefer straight lines, they are easier for me as I am usually in a hurry, and curves require more concentration (and pinning).
I am eager to see the final product. Thanks for the credit - I love to help!
It is such a great pattern! I, too, am always in a hurry. I think that’s part of why quilting appeals to me: it forces me to slow down and take one step at a time. When I rush, I mess up and have to seam reap my hard work, so it reinforces taking the time to slow down and do it right the first time. ❤️
And you’re welcome for the credit!! We love to give credit where it’s due…and of course you know I love learning and words, so it’s a win-win-win!
Thanks for staying with me and commenting and contributing not only to my knowledge but to my videos/channel too! 🥰❤️🤩
@@TheCatBirdQuilts I also love the way that you self edit in the middle of your sentences...This is something that I also do.
@@kathyhoffart3505 So glad you relate. Honestly I could totally stand to self edit more! 😉
A beautiful color way! I can’t wait to see the end result.
I have some antique blocks in this pattern made with shirting fabric . Not enough for a quilt but suitable for repair of an older top . I also have some tops in the brick or postcard pattern made of shirting . The most interesting one is a Stairway to heaven pattern . I think a split 9 patch pattern ala Perkiomen Valley would be good for lites n darks . Just love the way quilters dream up new ways to piece with simple blocks ! Just love this series' ! 👋❤️
Thank you, Annette!! We often comment around here that “there is nothing new under the sun” and yet “new” patterns are released all the time with a different spin on an old pattern and they are compelling and beautiful! I guess it just means never ending choices for quilt patterns for us makers! 😍❤️😊
Thanks for another great tutorial! I love how you made your own matching fabric! That is right up my alley! I can’t wait to see the quilt when you finish it…or you could show it in the next stage! I like to hear your thought processes!
Oh thank you, Sherry! 🥰 We put a link in the video description for the markers I used if you want to try them out! I will definitely do a video on this quilt when it’s finished! 😊👍🏻 if you follow me on FB or Instagram, you will see lots of “in -process” photos of this quilt and my other projects!
Thank you for watching and for your comment! ❤️
This quilt will be lovely when it's all done, I'm certain your daughter will treasure it always. What size squares do your HST make when they're put together? I think they're 3" but I'm just guessing. Happy sewing! I'm gathering scraps,, cuffs, facing from collars, maybe part of a sleeve in many colors to make a postage stamp quilt. Each square will measure 1" each. I'm thinking big on this project, maybe queen sized for the guest bedroom or if we use it on our bed I'd have to make a king sized. I'll probably sew this in between other projects, preferably using a leader and ender system. I'd appreciate your opinion, should I include shirting that reads white from a distance or should I use pure white squares from the "candy store" or use shirts? Great video as always, Cathy.
Thank you, Sharon! ❤️
The HST’s are actually 4” when trimmed. The blocks are 14” completed.
I’m excited for your postage stamp quilt! That is going to be stunning! As for low volume, or pure white, I vote pure white! I think with that small of piecing, and the variety that you will no doubt have, a pure white will anchor the colored pieces and give it an artistic cohesiveness. It’s gonna be beautiful!!
And thanks for your comment! ❤️
Hmmm…..is that blouse you’re wearing 100% cotton? I’m thinking it would look great in a quilt…
Lol! Right?!? I literally bought it to be quilting fabric, got it home and thought, actually I think this might fit me, put it on and loved it.
Ta-da! New addition to my wardrobe! 😍🤩
I will admit, I still look at it and think, “you know, I COULD still cut it up and use it…” 😂😂😂
Thanks for watching and commenting!! ❤️
Recently I saw a man wearing a nice dress shirt and thought to myself, that would make a nice quilt. My next thought was, if he knew I was thinking this he would be creeped out.
I lol’d about this! So. True. ❤️
I do that too!
Tattersol is a great addition to my vocabulary. But then what is 'window pane?"
Idk? Maybe just another name for it?
And yes, I felt the same about increasing my vocabulary! As you may have noticed, I LOVE words. 😉😂😊
Thank you
Do you wash quilting cotton since the shirts have been washed?
I don’t. 😊 So far I haven’t had any issues with shrinkage, either, which is surprising but definitely a relief. 🤣👍🏻😉
Do you use only 100% cotton shirts or do you also use cotton/poly blends?
I primarily use 100% cotton shirts (all of the ones in this quilt are cotton) but occasionally I find one that I like that is a poly blend and I get it. I usually regret it though because they’re just harder to work with!
I have a video that talks about this in depth if you want to check it out!
Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️
I don’t see that quilt pattern in the links. Is it still for sale?
www.penelopehandmade.com/products/heritage-series-quilt-pattern
Have you published the video on creating your own fabrics?
I have! Check out "Make your own printed fabric with markers..." in my videos tab. 😊
If you pair a dress shirt and some new fabric do you wash the new fabric?
I don’t! 😊 and so far I haven’t had a problem with shrinking at all. 👍🏻
@@TheCatBirdQuilts 👍🏻
What size were your squares for these blocks Cathy ?
14 inches finished. 😊👍🏻
The HST’s are 4 inches trimmed.Just realized you might be asking about them rather than the finished block! 👍🏻
@@TheCatBirdQuilts I was actually, lol
Seems your receiving inappropriate comments again.
Lord have mercy. And always straight out of the gate, too! 🤷🏻♀️🙄😱
I will delete and report. Again!
Lots of great ideas, but please, in the future, assume your audience has at least the education necessary to understand a word as basic as "autumnal."