I know this is an old episode, but there definitely was a divine reason I clicked on it today. I’m currently finishing my first wedding gift quilt for my nephew and his bride. That wonderful quote your listener sent in will be perfect to include with his quilt. Thanks to you and your listener for sharing those beautiful words!
Sherri I have a daughter she's 34 and has a son who just turned 4. Candice received many baby items passed down to her from friends and family. One item was a pack and play that was barely used she brought over to me. Inside when I opened it was a crib sized quilt (scrappy) with yarn ties throughout. It looked as if it had been loved at one time washed and tucked inside for us to find. I washed it up and used it on Decker when he slept in it. It is one of his favorite blankets to this day did I mention he's 4. I have since passed the crib onto another mother but could not see giving up the quilt. Us quilters cherish the most crazy things. Thanks for the podcast. I love the quilts today chelsi they are precious. Happy Holidays to your families and hugs from Minnesota
Not so much a question, but more of comment, but a very important comment you must read. I have agoraphobia (in simple terms, a fear of leaving my house) so when I’m quilting and your podcast comes on my TH-cam it’s like I’m quilting and chatting with friends and it doesn’t make me feel so alone. You and Missouri Star are who made me the self taught quilter I am today. You both are very special to me.
Another wonderful post! Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful letter. Made me tear up. It's a great idea and will do that going forward! Thank you Ladies! This being the 14th Anniversary of my Mother's passing, I was happy to see this and the loving relationship you 2 have.
My sister and I have started making our quilts wider instead of longer because they fit on our beds better. We mostly make quilts for beds or cuddle quilts for the sofa. I like my quilts to come down the side of the bed to cover the sheets better.
I love watching you two. The butterfly quilt is gorgeous. I wish you would do a weekly podcast. I look forward to the podcast. It’s like watching two friends chat
I look forward to seeing you on your Monday Podcasts. I especially loved the letter at the end of this one. I am planning on writing this out to save for my quilt gifts in the future. With a little word smithing it would work for several types of gifts, not just weddings. Thanks so much for sharing it.
I learned how to machine stitch the binding when that was a requirement of the charity. I first stitch it on the back a quarter inch. Then pull it around to the front and use a decorative stitch. My favorite is the serpentine. You can use a simple zig zag. It then becomes a design element.
Thank you for the question about machine binding! I have only done it a couple of times for T-shirt quilts - I feel like they will get a lot of use. I too am really not that happy with the results and prefer by hand - but I agree, it does take practice and you have to slow down to make it look neat. Donna from Jordan Fabrics does all of hers by machine and she has done a tutorial also. Thanks for a great show as always!
I had a couple of tips for the questions if you don't mind. For the bleeding I always, always use a Shout Color Catcher in the 1st wash. For the binding, you can sew the binding on the back of the quilt, then you control the stitching on the front. That quote is everything!! Could you pin that to the top of this so we don't have to replay and transcribe.. my mom never wanted to wash her quilt I made for her, in case it wore out. That's ironic as I have quilts in the gun safe from her grandmother, and my mom is 89. So, when I told her that, she thought she might could wash it a couple of times, lol. I always wash a quilt before I gift it, with a color catcher, or two if there is a lot of red, wine/crimson, black or navy blue. After that I figure you can just go on with your life and wash it however. I am astounded by the number of quilts I have seen that are 50+ years and still vibrant. Thank you for letting me share and I will be on Etsy ordering Star Crossed and Monarch! Star crossed may be the extra quilt for my fat quarter stack and the layer cakes for my extra Summer Sweet. That is my ultimate fat quarter stack ever, maybe even over Bonnie and Camille Scrumptious! I envy the closeness you two have with each other. You are very fortunate to have such a great relationship. Thank you for these episodes, I can't wait every two weeks.
Thank y’all for another great podcast!!! I had to wait to watch while I was cutting out fabrics so I wouldn’t miss anything!!! I love the beautiful note that Cindy shared!! 😍 I adore the quilt on the wall and on the table!! Happy Thanksgiving from Oklahoma!!🦃🍽🙏
Thanks to Cindy for sharing that beautiful note from her Aunt. I really enjoy you guys pod cast. You are both so informative & relaxed, it’s like a good visit with good friends... ❣️ Question; I was told when stitching in the ditch using a finer thread such as 60 or 80 weight is the way to go. I’ve tired it out on a few pot holders (my favorite go to practice project) and it really makes things look great but, what’s you guys opinion??? Would it hold together just as good on a bigger project, (Quilt)?
Thank you for all the information you shared. I have a question... do either of you starch your fabric? I bind by machine but was taught if binding by machine to sew binding on back and then to front. I don't mind seeing stitches in my binding but it's really what you're comfortable with. I was lucky enough to attend a Jenny Doan trunk show. Lots of fun. Love the note you read at the end. Wish you could post on your blog. Thank you again.
I learned on a video to bind first on the back then top stitch on the front. I don’t have measurements but keep the back width a little wider than the front. Then top stitch on the front and it’s hard to miss catching the back. It looks good on the front and acceptable on the back. Love the glue idea
I have been going back and watching all the previous podcasts and really enjoying them. In episode 4 Sherri showed a log cabin ruler. I struggle with log cabin blocks. How do these creative grids log cabin rulers compare with other methods, like foundation paper piecing, for ease and accurate outcome?
I use to hang quilts using straight pins (the kind from men’s dress shirts) I would kind of hide it really close to the binding. When I took them down I could wiggle the hole out.
Steam a seam 2 tape -even Elmer’s glue (and I would press over the binding where glued to heat set) is great for machine sewing on binding. nothing is perfect -or therapeutic -like hand binding but this works great ! 😊
Love this podcast. I am a new quilter and am learning so much. Can you tell us how you wash and dry your quilts? I am worried about the batting separating or the fabric shrinking. Thank you.
Sew what other background fabric like in grey or blue would you recommend. I don’t like always using white for fear it will get dirty. Would love your thoughts
I wish there was a quilters seam ripper with a narrower shaft. When your stitches are 1.5 - very small, it’s hard to get that seam ripper in the stitch and the constant picking to get it in the stitch can lead to the fabric getting damaged. I’m surprised there’s not one specifically made for quilters.
In regards to the question about doing binding by machine. I bought a binding foot for my brother machine but I haven’t used. I have though used the adhesive tape and ironed the binding and then did the specialty stitch
I love the American quilt by Chelsea, could you please let us know the fabric line ? It is beautiful and I have the pattern. can't wait to start it in the new year.
Regarding binding. If you sew it on the backside first then roll over to front and line up binding strip with the stitching line and sew like a top stitch, you will always hit the binding on the back. Practice on placemats, small projects first. Do not iron the folds ahead.
Just as an FYI ... Prepared for dye fabric has been prepared in a special way. The Moda version is not treated with their process that inhibits dye absorption, while their other whites are. So Moda does not recommend using it in place of it's other whites and that may be why people are skittish. That said, if you sew with any hand dyed fabric it's going to be using a base that is not treated, so I don't know how much people have to worry if they use something like 'Color Catchers". I don't work for Moda or any fabric company, I just used to dye my own fabric.
I never sew binding on by hand anymore. I make too many quilts. I stitch it to the back a quarter inch and then turn to the front and stitch along a certain spot on my foot of the machine. I'm a horrible hand stitcher. I don't know if it is because I'm left handed.
I know this is an old episode, but there definitely was a divine reason I clicked on it today. I’m currently finishing my first wedding gift quilt for my nephew and his bride. That wonderful quote your listener sent in will be perfect to include with his quilt. Thanks to you and your listener for sharing those beautiful words!
Sherri I have a daughter she's 34 and has a son who just turned 4. Candice received many baby items passed down to her from friends and family. One item was a pack and play that was barely used she brought over to me. Inside when I opened it was a crib sized quilt (scrappy) with yarn ties throughout. It looked as if it had been loved at one time washed and tucked inside for us to find. I washed it up and used it on Decker when he slept in it. It is one of his favorite blankets to this day did I mention he's 4. I have since passed the crib onto another mother but could not see giving up the quilt. Us quilters cherish the most crazy things. Thanks for the podcast. I love the quilts today chelsi they are precious. Happy Holidays to your families and hugs from Minnesota
Not so much a question, but more of comment, but a very important comment you must read. I have agoraphobia (in simple terms, a fear of leaving my house) so when I’m quilting and your podcast comes on my TH-cam it’s like I’m quilting and chatting with friends and it doesn’t make me feel so alone. You and Missouri Star are who made me the self taught quilter I am today. You both are very special to me.
Thanks for answering my questions! Love listening to your podcasts. Appreciate all your knowledge that you and other listeners provide. God bless!
Beautiful quilts and fabrics. Enjoy your lovely mother daughter canter. Look forward to your next broadcast.
Both quilts (the one on the wall and the one on the table) are gorgeous
Love your videos. Very talented mother and daughter xx🇦🇺
Love the Monarch quilt pattern
Love ❤️ the show
Another wonderful post! Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful letter. Made me tear up. It's a great idea and will do that going forward! Thank you Ladies! This being the 14th Anniversary of my Mother's passing, I was happy to see this and the loving relationship you 2 have.
Thank you ladies I enjoy your talks. They always gives me inspiration to learn new things try new things and enjoy the process
Love this and all of your episodes. Beautiful quilts by both of you.
I keep my used sewing machine needles to use as nails or to go through mini quilts on the wall. Love your podcast!
My sister and I have started making our quilts wider instead of longer because they fit on our beds better. We mostly make quilts for beds or cuddle quilts for the sofa. I like my quilts to come down the side of the bed to cover the sheets better.
The quilts are lovely! I love the big block quilt hanging on the wall!
I love watching you two. The butterfly quilt is gorgeous. I wish you would do a weekly podcast. I look forward to the podcast. It’s like watching two friends chat
I love your podcasts! I’m looking forward to your next one on Christmas! ❤️
Thanks for sharing your question/answers. Love your quilt on the wall beautiful 👍❤️😊
I look forward to seeing you on your Monday Podcasts. I especially loved the letter at the end of this one. I am planning on writing this out to save for my quilt gifts in the future. With a little word smithing it would work for several types of gifts, not just weddings. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Loved the quilt note --my daughter got married last weekend. I’m in the process of finishing up her quilt by Christmas!
Love the butterfly!!!
I love Square quilts too, especially for the walls!
So much great information! I will need to watch it again and even expect to come back for targeted thoughts. ps love love love the letter at the end
I just love the laidback dialogue between mom/daughter. Thank you for the Mon morning chat. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Love square quilts for table toppers. My dining table is round shape and glass. Hard to find round table topper patterns so square is my go to.
I learned how to machine stitch the binding when that was a requirement of the charity. I first stitch it on the back a quarter inch. Then pull it around to the front and use a decorative stitch. My favorite is the serpentine. You can use a simple zig zag. It then becomes a design element.
I do this also. Serpentine and zigzag are great. If the quilt and fabric design work with a blanket stitch I use that.
Thank you for the question about machine binding! I have only done it a couple of times for T-shirt quilts - I feel like they will get a lot of use. I too am really not that happy with the results and prefer by hand - but I agree, it does take practice and you have to slow down to make it look neat. Donna from Jordan Fabrics does all of hers by machine and she has done a tutorial also. Thanks for a great show as always!
I love the quilt on the wall. It’s reverse where the white is in the center and colors as background!
Square quilts are also great for picnics!
I had a couple of tips for the questions if you don't mind. For the bleeding I always, always use a Shout Color Catcher in the 1st wash. For the binding, you can sew the binding on the back of the quilt, then you control the stitching on the front.
That quote is everything!! Could you pin that to the top of this so we don't have to replay and transcribe.. my mom never wanted to wash her quilt I made for her, in case it wore out. That's ironic as I have quilts in the gun safe from her grandmother, and my mom is 89. So, when I told her that, she thought she might could wash it a couple of times, lol. I always wash a quilt before I gift it, with a color catcher, or two if there is a lot of red, wine/crimson, black or navy blue. After that I figure you can just go on with your life and wash it however. I am astounded by the number of quilts I have seen that are 50+ years and still vibrant.
Thank you for letting me share and I will be on Etsy ordering Star Crossed and Monarch! Star crossed may be the extra quilt for my fat quarter stack and the layer cakes for my extra Summer Sweet. That is my ultimate fat quarter stack ever, maybe even over Bonnie and Camille Scrumptious!
I envy the closeness you two have with each other. You are very fortunate to have such a great relationship. Thank you for these episodes, I can't wait every two weeks.
Thank y’all for another great podcast!!! I had to wait to watch while I was cutting out fabrics so I wouldn’t miss anything!!! I love the beautiful note that Cindy shared!! 😍 I adore the quilt on the wall and on the table!! Happy Thanksgiving from Oklahoma!!🦃🍽🙏
Thanks to Cindy for sharing that beautiful note from her Aunt.
I really enjoy you guys pod cast. You are both so informative & relaxed, it’s like a good visit with good friends... ❣️
Question; I was told when stitching in the ditch using a finer thread such as 60 or 80 weight is the way to go. I’ve tired it out on a few pot holders (my favorite go to practice project) and it really makes things look great but, what’s you guys opinion??? Would it hold together just as good on a bigger project, (Quilt)?
Thank you for all the information you shared. I have a question... do either of you starch your fabric? I bind by machine but was taught if binding by machine to sew binding on back and then to front. I don't mind seeing stitches in my binding but it's really what you're comfortable with. I was lucky enough to attend a Jenny Doan trunk show. Lots of fun. Love the note you read at the end. Wish you could post on your blog. Thank you again.
I learned on a video to bind first on the back then top stitch on the front. I don’t have measurements but keep the back width a little wider than the front. Then top stitch on the front and it’s hard to miss catching the back. It looks good on the front and acceptable on the back. Love the glue idea
I usually machine stitch the flange binding method. Requires some extra fabric but looks so nice and it's so easy!
I have been going back and watching all the previous podcasts and really enjoying them. In episode 4 Sherri showed a log cabin ruler. I struggle with log cabin blocks. How do these creative grids log cabin rulers compare with other methods, like foundation paper piecing, for ease and accurate outcome?
I use to hang quilts using straight pins (the kind from men’s dress shirts) I would kind of hide it really close to the binding. When I took them down I could wiggle the hole out.
I have a clear cookie jar with 1 1/2 in squares. I use them as leaders and Enders. Then I do what you said before you know it you several 9 patches.
I am making a queen quilt now from a square pattern. I am adding two rows and one column to adjust the size.
Steam a seam 2 tape -even Elmer’s glue (and I would press over the binding where glued to heat set) is great for machine sewing on binding. nothing is perfect -or therapeutic -like hand binding but this works great ! 😊
Love this podcast. I am a new quilter and am learning so much. Can you tell us how you wash and dry your quilts? I am worried about the batting separating or the fabric shrinking. Thank you.
Sew what other background fabric like in grey or blue would you recommend. I don’t like always using white for fear it will get dirty. Would love your thoughts
I wish there was a quilters seam ripper with a narrower shaft. When your stitches are 1.5 - very small, it’s hard to get that seam ripper in the stitch and the constant picking to get it in the stitch can lead to the fabric getting damaged. I’m surprised there’s not one specifically made for quilters.
In regards to the question about doing binding by machine. I bought a binding foot for my brother machine but I haven’t used. I have though used the adhesive tape and ironed the binding and then did the specialty stitch
I love the American quilt by Chelsea, could you please let us know the fabric line ? It is beautiful and I have the pattern. can't wait to start it in the new year.
Regarding binding. If you sew it on the backside first then roll over to front and line up binding strip with the stitching line and sew like a top stitch, you will always hit the binding on the back. Practice on placemats, small projects first. Do not iron the folds ahead.
I had an idea to use scraps to make blocks to make labels for my quilts.
I really like your quilt rack. Where did you get it?
Could you do a video on how to add blocks to an already completed quilt?
Just as an FYI ... Prepared for dye fabric has been prepared in a special way. The Moda version is not treated with their process that inhibits dye absorption, while their other whites are. So Moda does not recommend using it in place of it's other whites and that may be why people are skittish. That said, if you sew with any hand dyed fabric it's going to be using a base that is not treated, so I don't know how much people have to worry if they use something like 'Color Catchers". I don't work for Moda or any fabric company, I just used to dye my own fabric.
Amen
I loved the quote you read. Is that in print somewhere? I would love to include that with a quilt I just made for a couple that just got married.
I never sew binding on by hand anymore. I make too many quilts. I stitch it to the back a quarter inch and then turn to the front and stitch along a certain spot on my foot of the machine. I'm a horrible hand stitcher. I don't know if it is because I'm left handed.
I use a stapler to hang my mini’s.
Sherri, what does the "155" represent in "Saturday Seven 155"? I figured out the significance of the "Saturday Seven." Big smile1
All quilt patterns should be square quilts (IE throw size) lololol!!! If you want it for a bed, then increase the size.