BUDGET SEWING - 10 SEWING HACKS FROM THE DOLLAR STORE PART 2

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  • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
    @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    It felt like it was time to head back to the Dollar Store. It’s crazy how far I’ve come since Part 1 was made. I hope you’ll still be with me when I make Part 10 xoxo

    • @jenniferduncan4541
      @jenniferduncan4541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love your videos. I've used the masking tape ledge several times on my vintage Seamer cabinet machine that the needle doesn't move.

    • @judym4673
      @judym4673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sure will , always something to learn 😃. TFS

    • @dianehouse1441
      @dianehouse1441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most definitely!😉

    • @KumaSews
      @KumaSews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Would you come visit me so we can shop together! I’d love your help. Haha. Sam Diego is a nice place to visit. Take care

    • @jacquelinemorris5206
      @jacquelinemorris5206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Karen, I’m not even a quilter but I truly enjoy your videos- it’s your personality!
      I do sew, and I gather a lot of useful info from you too. Thanks. Blessings to you!!

  • @janiceskene1666
    @janiceskene1666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Put an old pillowcase over the edges of a trash can and throw your scraps that are too small to use into it. When it is partially full, sew it closed and donate it to a pet shelter or foster group. When the pet finds its forever home, the pillow goes with him/her. Saves all those scraps from the landfill and the pet has something with its scent on it. You can also make your own pillowcases with that why did I buy it fabric or thrift shop finds.

  • @PaisanosRoostFarm
    @PaisanosRoostFarm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    Paisano's Roost in Southern New Mexico: Clear Condiment bottles from Dollar store or restaurant supply store. These are great for filling your iron with water. The water goes into the iron with no mess.

    • @jhwilliams6550
      @jhwilliams6550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      E Watson also from restaurant supply store are the stands that hold order numbers, they make great thread guides for the bigger spools of thread at a fraction of a thread stand.

    • @dulcilass
      @dulcilass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I wish I'd thought of a clear condiment bottle. I use a well washed out Plochman's mustard bottle. It was at hand when I needed a bottle for filling my new iron.

    • @maryloufarnsworth8461
      @maryloufarnsworth8461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I use a Netipot to fill my iron. BTW is have another one for my nose!

    • @angelblohm2171
      @angelblohm2171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So much better than the cup that came with it! I always make a mess!

    • @reesekolcow6136
      @reesekolcow6136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Marylou Farnsworth hahahahaha- oh my goodness! You are too funny!!

  • @judithdembowski149
    @judithdembowski149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you, Dear Lady. Wish you lived right next door. I think we could be great Friends. If you ever get to Jacksonville, Florida (or make a special trip) my guest room is always open. It has a private bath and I have lots of sewing machines!! I teach quilting and neighbors and Friends are always giving me machines. I use them in class and give them to people who need them.
    Be well and safe.
    A new fan. ❤

  • @libbywilson1807
    @libbywilson1807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    That clear shower curtain idea for quilt patterns is brilliant!

    • @sandramyer7081
      @sandramyer7081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That what I thought, too- Great!

    • @nc2668
      @nc2668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      To make it eco friendly: use wet erase markers instead of permanent marker! 😎

    • @muzklmilly
      @muzklmilly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed!

    • @beckybowen196
      @beckybowen196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ok, I didn't really understand that one. How does that help? Forgive me...I just don't get it

    • @GrrannyH1
      @GrrannyH1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@beckybowen196 You get to audition your quilting designs on the quilt BEFORE you actually stitch them on the quilt.

  • @melissaorona2834
    @melissaorona2834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    I've watched enough of your videos now to make the determination that I'm pretty sure you're a genius, ma'am! Thank you for all you do for the rest of us!

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😊 thank you

    • @ceciliaohman185
      @ceciliaohman185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree!

    • @conniemurdoch8528
      @conniemurdoch8528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And I agree also. Plus your enthusiasm and sense of humour make you feel like you are just any quilting buddy sharing y9ur experience!

  • @myndigarcia1659
    @myndigarcia1659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    A crafter who knows how to craft on a budget is a powerful crafter, indeed.

  • @savvyconsumer7342
    @savvyconsumer7342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mirror trick and doodle paper idea are genius

    • @Crawford644
      @Crawford644 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wish I could find the doodle paper in my area

  • @Sarathewise158
    @Sarathewise158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This is the first video I've seen from you and I'm not even into quilting, but your attitude is so upbeat that I was smiling the whole time! Thank you for the positive vibes!

  • @janicewebber5584
    @janicewebber5584 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I might have mentioned this already. I love the masking tape hacks for rulers and templates! However, I use wide rubber bands for my machine for the quarter inch seam because I have to remove the tape often to open my bobbin cover to re-thread the bobbin. The tape loses its stickiness. I've never paid for a rubber band, by the way. It's so easy to find them free.😊

  • @janiesmithling4518
    @janiesmithling4518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That one idea for the mirror is ingenious! One of those-"why didn't I think of that!"

  • @sunflowerbaby1853
    @sunflowerbaby1853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    👏 BRAVO 👏 BRAVO 👏
    This video was even better than the last. So many good hacks. I especially like putting the newsprint through the printer for foundation paper patterns. You kinda blew my mind with that one. I love the concept of using an entire tablecloth to design the "entire" quilt. I've used like 12" vinyl, but it never crossed my mind to do the WHOLE quilt. The command strips w/ pinned on velcro is just brilliant for hanging up small holiday quilts. I've used trays for years to line up 2 1/2" strips to make scrappy log cabins, but I love the thought of leaving pieces for scrappy blocks.
    I know your going to hear this a lot. What a great & organized dollar store you have. I'm just a little jelly over that. Again thank you for taking the time to source, video and edit all the great shows that you present us. 😽

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I didn't realize how lucky I was until I posted PART 1. Now I appreciate it much more

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sunflower Baby I now feel like I should be sending a thank you note to the store 😊

    • @michellebyrom6551
      @michellebyrom6551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have decorative felted woollen rug on the wall, roughly 3 1/2 feet by 5 feet. Mainly to stop the draught from a vent without stopping the air circulation. I used a wide full length strip of regular sticky back velcro to hang it nearly 20 years ago. The rough side is on the wall. Never had trouble with it and redecorating or cleaning the rug is a breeze.

  • @cherib104
    @cherib104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I've learned the hard way to put painters tape on the edge of the shower curtain to prevent me from going on my fabric when doodling.

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good point I often use masking tape to tack it down

    • @melindam1974
      @melindam1974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      cherib104 you are not the only one to go over..... thanks for the tip.

    • @khaxjc1
      @khaxjc1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      cherib104 painters tape is such a wonderfully useful thing. Its one of my must haves for crafting of any kind.

  • @chaundasumara
    @chaundasumara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't make quilts however I love watching your videos. You give great tips any sewer can use.

  • @DigitalDesignsbyPJ
    @DigitalDesignsbyPJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Awesome tips! I just got an idea by watching you with the velcro strips. I'm going to velcro my design wall to my wall now, instead of waiting on my husband to permanently put it up there!!

    • @elainedonnellyagain
      @elainedonnellyagain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      great idea. I watched the video and did not come up with that "sub-hack". Thanks

    • @donnavamos8099
      @donnavamos8099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @digitalDesignsbyPJ Just be careful that what you put on your design wall isn't too heavy, and take lots of photos as you go. How do I know? When making a Double Wedding Ring quilt for out daughter and son-in-law a few years back, the Velcro gave way. The quilt wasn't pieced yet because DH, our son, and I had been collaborating on the layout for colour balance.
      DH had found it on the floor in my sewing room on a Friday night after work and broke the news once I was home and changed. Thankfully, I had taken lots of photos. We brought my table cloth design wall down to the living room floor and the 3 of us went to work to put the pieces back where they were.
      The Velcro was one long strip on a board attached to the wall with the soft part sewn onto my design wall. It's 3 tablecloths sewn together and is 10 feet wide. The combined weight of that and the fabric was just too much, and I hadn't factored that in. Good luck!

  • @lw7967
    @lw7967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Here's another tip for pre marking your quilts. Go ahead & use that Sharpie on that clear plastic curtain and also use it to write on your rulers. It all wipes off easily with rubbing alcohol! I have a small spray bottle of it. (Old hairspray bottle) I use a piece of clear acrylic plexiglas that is about 10x24 and I just keep wiping it off until I like what I see. A big shower curtain would definitely cover a lot more blocks. LOVE your videos!!

  • @genealogydr
    @genealogydr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I was fascinated by what you do with Doodle paper. And I've started putting my pre-cuts (per your video) in bins like this. Thank you for being a genius.

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's amazing how many scrap blocks you can make with other projects by just using them as leaders and enders

    • @genealogydr
      @genealogydr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@JustGetitDoneQuilts Tell me more about leaders and enders. I mean, I technically know what they are but whenever I try to use them, I get bird nesting on the back or the fabric gets pulled into the machine. What size should they be, where to start sewing them (guessing not directly on the edge) and do you back stitch them? I may need a leaders and enders tutorial or if you have one (I can't remember if you do) that would be great!

    • @michelletothill8551
      @michelletothill8551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@genealogydr Hold your thread tails. Back in the day we were all taught to hold our thread tails before starting a seam. You should not need to back stitch, but if holding the thread tails does not work, then try.

    • @cazfromoz1
      @cazfromoz1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@genealogydr Try to start sewing with needle in the down position, with top and bobbin threads at least 4" further out from needle and pierced right into fabric scrap (not at the edge). Then both threads are already embedded in fabric and should be easier to keep sewing without any dreaded bird nests. Try it and see what works for you.

    • @joekris.2998
      @joekris.2998 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Amanda Jensen 😊 how are you?

  • @kdramsey965
    @kdramsey965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Your first Dollar Store video was how I discovered you! Enjoyed this one as well.

  • @janicewebber5584
    @janicewebber5584 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I realize this is an old video, but anyone new to this, I just saw a vid where a thrifty woman discovered a cheap source of canvas cloth at (go figure) the home improvement store! Giant size for paint drop clothes! Dye it pretty colors to make reusable shopping bags, placemats & heavy duty aprons. Tear it into strips to make rag rugs! I hope Karen Brown see's this!😊❤

  • @jamie765
    @jamie765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I stick a command hook to the side of my sewing machine. I hang my small scissors on it so they are always within reach when I am piecing.

    • @mdmcpresentz
      @mdmcpresentz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I use the wall space around my sewing machine and hanging my most used rulers (about 4 per hook) on command strips. Also hang my 45mm and 60mm rotary cutters.

    • @jeanettegrottick2560
      @jeanettegrottick2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I rent so a little concerned of marking the walls too much. However I use a pen holder to store all my cutting materials as well as fabric markers and such. Definitely helps clear my sewing table up.

    • @maryelizabeth6797
      @maryelizabeth6797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jamie LaGrange Great idea, one I will use starting today. ❤️🇨🇦

    • @susane2524
      @susane2524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jamie VERY good idea, I'll do it today! Always losing my little clipping scissors!

  • @anniegreenhandmade
    @anniegreenhandmade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    About a year ago, I picked up two of the square mirror tiles in the candle section from Dollar Tree and taped them together for my kaleidoscope quilt. Great video!

  • @Annna5171-b3x
    @Annna5171-b3x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such great ideas

  • @elisebeaudoin208
    @elisebeaudoin208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The clear table top to plan the quilting : brilliant!

  • @lucillegoudreau441
    @lucillegoudreau441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good one, new one for you, I buy new pizza boxes ,pop in my pcs of unfinished quilt ,with masking tape, write date and name of UFO, Lucia quilter since 1995 I’m a master quilter

  • @suebennett3715
    @suebennett3715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I keep learning new things from your hacks! You have given me so many skills in my quilting especially getting them finished I can’t thank you enough..the reward is seeing the surprise and joy from those who receive one of mine.

    • @frankmicheal4912
      @frankmicheal4912 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay

  • @lisashultz2221
    @lisashultz2221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The clear cutting boards (2 per pack) are great for making templets.

    • @kessliej
      @kessliej 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I knew I should have read the comments. I use them too. Really don't want to spend the $$$ on fancy templates.

    • @khaxjc1
      @khaxjc1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lisa Shultz i read this and froze thinking of the many possibilities and how much easier this is going to make some projects for me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

  • @margebonds7453
    @margebonds7453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love these Dollar Store finds and suggestions. One thing I use for cleaning my machine is one of those really fuzzy pipe cleaners. It bends easily, fits into the little spots inside the machine and can be used many times. I always take the throat plate off, remove the bobbin race and thn start to clearn. I am always amazed at how much stuff I am able to get out of there! Thanks so much for sharing your incredible ideas, thoughts and methods to make us all better quilters! You are much appreciated!

  • @needleworknut7792
    @needleworknut7792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!! Quilting hobby has just gotten Real...... and good. No more paper piecing with expensive foundation paper. Pat-South Padre Island, Texas

  • @CalllieQuilter
    @CalllieQuilter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Love the tip on gluing down the binding. I'm going to try that on my next quit I bind.

    • @jennyhackenberg3790
      @jennyhackenberg3790 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yep so am I. as a matter of fact I have a quilt that needs binding put on it.

    • @ceciliaohman185
      @ceciliaohman185 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love that one too

  • @LucieInChicoCA
    @LucieInChicoCA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The clear table cloth or shower curtain to preview quilting! The doodle paper to photocopy paper piecing patterns! You are a unicorn! Thank you!

  • @Trixy8521
    @Trixy8521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great tips! I use the flexible cutting boards from the Dollar Tree for cutting templates. And I tape a small piece to the table in front of my machine so I can straight pin my small pieces together without scratching my table.

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍...The the flexible cutting boards was #9 in part 1...check that one out too

  • @maryquehrn2443
    @maryquehrn2443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guess I'll head to the $1 Store. Hope I can find things on my list. Great ideas!!!!!!

  • @dianneeddy4541
    @dianneeddy4541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The command strips will stick to the wall much better if you let them sit and "cure" for 24hours before you hang your quilt. Ask me how I know! Love your videos, Karen!

  • @bobbieparsons1917
    @bobbieparsons1917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Karen. Big double tick for that.

  • @pamelamorris4852
    @pamelamorris4852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish we had dollar tree in the UK, it’s one of the first places I go to when I get the chance to visit the USA. I’m loving your vlogs and learning so much 💥😀😍

  • @veecee5805
    @veecee5805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am not a quilter but I find your sewing room tips priceless! Thank you for sharing.

  • @quilteatime
    @quilteatime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great ideas! Quilting can be so expensive and your cost cutting ideas are brilliant. Thanks!

  • @karenr3297
    @karenr3297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m not a quilter but I clicked on this video anyway and I’m so glad I did. What clever uses for these items, especially the two mirror trick. I feel inspired to both 1) find new uses for some similar items 2) explore more about quilting!!
    Awesome video 🤍

  • @lauraneedham3808
    @lauraneedham3808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I almost feel famous. I’ve been using the same wire in my masks and trimming the ends too. Thanks for the tips. Who knew our Cdn $ stores were so envied 👍

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who knew...a new kind of tourism

    • @maryelizabeth6797
      @maryelizabeth6797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Laura Needham I also started using that wire for masks when the tie ones were always sold out. The ones I found have no wire in them so they should last longer.

    • @donnavamos8099
      @donnavamos8099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I made about 50 masks for my kids and grandkids that were doing a cross Canada move about a year ago, and loved the Dollarama wire on the roll so it could be cut to the correct length. Our oldest son is a nurse and is currently living in Louisiana with his GF, so sent some some Canadian themed masks to them, and they love the fit. His GF works as the State University, and has had compliments on the cool fabric!

  • @MelCarter9
    @MelCarter9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like your concise, no nonsense approach with instructions and explanations.

  • @carolanncurrid8246
    @carolanncurrid8246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Those are some of the best hints I’ve ever seen! Thanks!

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out the first one too

    • @carolanncurrid8246
      @carolanncurrid8246 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just Get it Done Quilts I have - also good! I guess the new one related to my current projects even more. Heavily into EPP and wool. I’ll be checking my local stores soon. Stay well!

  • @kieraoona
    @kieraoona 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello fellow Torontonian! This video is BRILLIANT!!!! I NEVER thought of using pants hangers for some of my quilting projects!

  • @suejameson1517
    @suejameson1517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Having just sewn a wonky binding, I really liked that glue tip. Infact ,I would love a binding tutorial. I am not one for hand sewing it! Thanks, Karen

    • @pamelavance648
      @pamelavance648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go to her videos she's got a binding video lol be prepared have tea and snacks because ahh so many great videos to watch there
      Call it a me moment and enjoy the fun and lessons

  • @amypeavy465
    @amypeavy465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you!! The hack for the glue on the binding is just genius!!

    • @frankmicheal4912
      @frankmicheal4912 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay

  • @LittleRedTeaCake
    @LittleRedTeaCake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m a pretty novice sewer and I really enjoy quilting (I’m working on my third one!) and I really really appreciate not only these dollar store hacks because they are so helpful and practical, and your instructions are incredibly easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @idafuentes452
    @idafuentes452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a quilter but all this suggestion are so helpful for a newbie sewist.

  • @Vick.T.7
    @Vick.T.7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    What great ideas! Love it! You are like MacGyver for quilting! 😉💖

  • @gscandiotti
    @gscandiotti ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are clever and appreciated. Thank you. My neighbor has a 13 yr old on the spectrum. I want to offer to do crafts with her and this was so helpful.

  • @barbaradrentlaw597
    @barbaradrentlaw597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Karen, you can use the outer front frame from small mirror to lay on fabric to see different fussy cut prints.

    • @nannetteharris757
      @nannetteharris757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Barbara Drentlaw barbara, i was wondering the same thing. Would it work just as is? Or, would we need to make some type of adjustment?

    • @barbaradrentlaw597
      @barbaradrentlaw597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nannetteharris757 I don't any think any adjustments would have to be made unless the plastic frame is rough. It should be small enough for a recipe card size view. It a smaller area is needed just put some masking tape on it to get the size you want.

    • @cazfromoz1
      @cazfromoz1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I really like using EVERY part of Karen's 'mirror trick'. Now there's no waste at all. Thank you for your 'extra' tip. It's perfect!

    • @zarinaabhamid5932
      @zarinaabhamid5932 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dah and quality of the year is a good one for me and and I have been working on this and 8 I pun have a lot of lot of my stuff 6 f

    • @zarinaabhamid5932
      @zarinaabhamid5932 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok and a fea lot of people who want want me 8w of them have a good

  • @dawnmarieleonard9137
    @dawnmarieleonard9137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Just wow. The mirrors. Glue. Doodle paper.

  • @deenacamario988
    @deenacamario988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m new to quilting and started this amazing journey in March during Covid. All of your videos have been extremely insightful and just plan fun. Thank you so much for all the tip, tricks and strategies with every video . Thank you- Deena from Salem, Oregon.

    • @joekris.2998
      @joekris.2998 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Deena Canario 😊 how are you?

  • @darrenecollins5985
    @darrenecollins5985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your show. The title alone has encouraged me to just do it and don't spend so much time wondering about how it will work out.

    • @frankmicheal4912
      @frankmicheal4912 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay

  • @cindygreen6900
    @cindygreen6900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    oh my gosh...wasn't one of your suggestions, that I had heard before. Bravo 👏

  • @tiffanycollier54
    @tiffanycollier54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been watching your videos for a while now, but somehow missed this one! Love the glue stick on the binding! Who knew?! Been busy binding 4 quilts this week! My least favorite thing, this might help!! Thank you so much!

  • @ec1582
    @ec1582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Gosh. If you lived in my neighborhood, I would be at your house every day to quilt and sew with you.

  • @doloresw
    @doloresw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magnificent hacks! I dont quilt but Im learning to sew garments. I see thing I can use here! Many thanks

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love the velcro command strips idea for hanging a quilt, I have something (not a quilt) that this is perfect for. Love every one of your other ideas, like the mirrors ☺️ Many thanks!

  • @misscharlotte160
    @misscharlotte160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, are my eyes being opened to the possibilities or what? You are inspirational!

  • @susanmazzanti5643
    @susanmazzanti5643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There are a lot of good tips here. I like your style. You really do just get it done the best way possible.

  • @live2skide1
    @live2skide1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Shower Curtain was a great tip!!!!

  • @mariellabarnes8380
    @mariellabarnes8380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Like I’ve said before, you are a genius. Thanks so much.

  • @abigailhowell9073
    @abigailhowell9073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re one of my favorite channels! I love the way you make me want to get up and going and you make me excited to sew!

  • @annas.r.p.5835
    @annas.r.p.5835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I buy glue sticks yearly at the back to school sales ... they are super cheap then .... I also get crayola washable markers then to mark quilts yet .... I have never had problems getting the markers out of my quilts even after 6months.

    • @maryelizabeth6797
      @maryelizabeth6797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anna S. R. P. As a person who has worked in childcare since the 60’s, I feel really dumb that I never thought to use Crayola markers on cloth. What a great idea. Planning to make masks for donations this week and dreading the massive pinning needed for this project. Using a plate and a Crayola marker solves so many problems including standing. Now I can sit while I cut out the circles. This is why I love these sites. So much can be learned and shared. Check out my idea. ❤️🇨🇦

    • @annas.r.p.5835
      @annas.r.p.5835 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maryelizabeth6797 ... I use the CRAYOLA washable markers for all kinds of marking in my quilting... learned I could get the marker out of grandson's clothes ... made it perfect for marking quilt lines for FMQing. Curious what pattern are you making using a circle for your masks.... I thought I have seen all the patterns that are out there but have not seen one using circles..... Please post info / links... thank you

    • @maryelizabeth6797
      @maryelizabeth6797 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your tip, it works well. If you go on you tube go to the site for ‘mask making, look for the ‘DIY Trefa’ videos. I use plural she has posted several. She up dates her designs. This circle design is easy, quick and fits well. You can also add a nose wire although I’m not sure which site shows that. Basically you insert the wire just before you sew the circle around the edge. Hope this is helpful. ❤️🇨🇦

  • @randallmedley4495
    @randallmedley4495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still learn from you, I love my sewing working since last year when coronavirus was shut down in our town. keep me busy working on sewing. I really love it and I learn from you about dollar stores, i never think about it, thank you for sharing anyway..

  • @catherinegilius5531
    @catherinegilius5531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I came to exactly the same conclusion about nosewire for my masks here in Scotland - I’m excited to have some trans-atlantic validation for the idea - as a fellow Bernina user, I use my bulky seam foot and it feeds through really neatly. Love your channel !

    • @KP-mb9jx
      @KP-mb9jx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Despite being mostly covered by the green plastic tubing, perhaps the wire may rust when the mask is washed? This could be avoided by making it removable.

  • @KimberlyNichols
    @KimberlyNichols 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The mirror hack is brilliant! Mind blown!

    • @frankmicheal4912
      @frankmicheal4912 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay

  • @jeaninekelly4271
    @jeaninekelly4271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I spotted the Sugaridoo quilt along! Thanks for the ideas!

  • @edithhilliard2105
    @edithhilliard2105 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That foam board and glue stick hack!!! oMG!! amazing!! Thank you!!!

  • @yiayia1071
    @yiayia1071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great minds think alike. I’ve been using the garden/tomato green wire since the beginning of COVID. Yes, it works like a charm. When others were scrambling for the best options for the nose pinch, I was happily making many masks.

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍 Funny how nobody was talking about it. It's the best.

    • @naithealth2731
      @naithealth2731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have been using the plastic coated wire bands from my coffee bean bags for a few reasons: free, flat, lightweight, comfortable, durable, washable, no pokey ends, and effective. It is more like what you find in medical masks and has been working very well. I hope that you will give it a try! Thanks so much for all that you do for us; it's greatly appreciated.🙂

    • @rattiemomma
      @rattiemomma 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do they wash well? I made a bunch with removable nose wires of various kinds because I didn't know what would rust/oxidize or poke through the fabric. I like the idea of trimming back the wire here. If it can stand up to machine washes and hot drying, I'm going hunting!

  • @quiltmaker8461
    @quiltmaker8461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lOVE ALL YOUR HACKS! I GOT A BUNCH OF SHOPPING TO DO! I ONLY HAVE A DOLLAR TREE IN MY AREA. TY FOR YOUR VIDEOS TO ME.

  • @ellenkraft764
    @ellenkraft764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are my HERO! Thank you for these literally life changing tips and tricks!

  • @cameronmarashian8616
    @cameronmarashian8616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way of quilting ☘️

  • @joycehermans7959
    @joycehermans7959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the tip re:paper for the back while sewing bias! Using it right now to do my blocks for the Sugaridoo QAL.

  • @jitterbugg6824
    @jitterbugg6824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just watched you for the first time , love all your ideas .

  • @TheYellowrose21
    @TheYellowrose21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great tips! Thank you. I already use the garden wire in my masks and it works great. Going to give the glue stick on the binding a try on my next quilt. Enjoy your videos!

  • @annettebarentine6180
    @annettebarentine6180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...👏and thank you for helping a beginner save $!! Brilliant use of glue sticks instead of the pricey ones ... also your binding technique with the stick... you help me so much.

  • @kelliegonzalez3220
    @kelliegonzalez3220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your videos! I learn so many things each time! Thank You!

  • @powerful7661
    @powerful7661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cannot tell you how much I love this video.

  • @annlewis8977
    @annlewis8977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is absolutely brilliant. I just love how practical you are. It is always a joy to see what you are up to.

  • @andiemac0
    @andiemac0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That mirror hack is AMAZING! Mind blown.

  • @kessliej
    @kessliej 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Not sure if it's been discussed, but I'll take the flexible cutting boards to make templates. I currently have mask templates, a bear, a bunny, and the binding template. I also use a binder with sheet protectors to store patterns. Especially ones that I like in Quilting Magazines.

  • @luannebrien9971
    @luannebrien9971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Karen, you are my kinda Gal. Always on the lookout on multiple use items. Thanks!

  • @clombard7134
    @clombard7134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Karen!! I absolutely love going to the dollar store with you, I can never think of these hacks when I'm in the store. I've now made a list. You are brilliant! Never realized just how crazy expensive this (kinda new to me) hobby is! I'm going to "stick with you" to learn more. (*EPP please*)

    • @angelblohm2171
      @angelblohm2171 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      C LOMBARD When I look at things in dollar stores, I don’t look at them for what they are meant for, I look at them as raw materials and tools according to the shape and what they are made of. I love shopping the hardware section!

  • @dawnbabich2931
    @dawnbabich2931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my goodness! I've just started quilting (just learning to use a sewing machine with my mom's old 1975 Sears Kenmore). I am loving your videos! Thank you for making them!

  • @gertyglockenschpitle7711
    @gertyglockenschpitle7711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love the kalidascope hack! An EPP quilt is on my "someday" list :)

  • @donnabailey947
    @donnabailey947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from California. Nice to see all your new stuff. Here comes summer. Oh me.......

  • @maryelizabeth6797
    @maryelizabeth6797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The one dollar store trick I created is a life saver. I purchased a wooden painting canvas and turned it upside down. It makes a tray which I painted. Then I cut a sheet of magnetic sheeting to fit the inside of the tray. My tray was around 8-5 inches so it holds a lot of pins spread out. Easy to store, pins are easy to pick up and will also hold the other small things you use while sewing that can get misplaced on the table. Thinking of making a larger version with only half magnetic as I constantly find it over flows with ‘small things’.

  • @jeannie7469
    @jeannie7469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you did not know, rubbing alcohol will remove sharpie. so you can change your mind about the quilting pattern, or even erase and reuse the shower curtain for the next quilt! thanks for the great tips!

  • @pamelacissell7784
    @pamelacissell7784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love all your hacks keep giving us them!

  • @colleenadair6737
    @colleenadair6737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been viewing your TH-cam channel for awhile now, but somehow missed this tutorial on hacks. Just brilliant, so many fantastic money saving ideas, I loved it & will probably view again. Thank you!

  • @KeonaChick
    @KeonaChick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love watching your channel. I've gone back into sewing because of the lockdown (lots of masks to make), and you've inspired me to try doing a quilt. I'm going to start with a small inexpensive layer cake so I know the pieces coordinate. Then I may tackle my basket of scraps from making all those masks.

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You must have lots of scraps to use up

    • @KeonaChick
      @KeonaChick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JustGetitDoneQuilts It's a Mount Scrapmore but in a basket, so it's probably not as much as it looks! I'll be watching your scrap-management video on repeat to keep me going!

    • @1inseine
      @1inseine 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JustGetitDoneQuilts amazing! I’ve been quilting for a lot of years and I’ve learned so much from just one video! Thanks!

  • @kathleenmanoff5589
    @kathleenmanoff5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all your ideas. I find something that I have never thought of before. Thanks for all the great ideas. Kathy

  • @denisestilling2810
    @denisestilling2810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't believe how many how many of these hacks I already use. ...perhaps we share that frugal, Canadian jean (gene). Keep up the amazing videos!

  • @txcrafter4ever
    @txcrafter4ever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The glue sticks for binding idea is AWESOME! I always had trouble with the binding part of quilting.

    • @frankmicheal4912
      @frankmicheal4912 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay

  • @revrou2911
    @revrou2911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    More great hints!!! Keep them coming! Thank you!

    • @frankmicheal4912
      @frankmicheal4912 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay

  • @ayakacrane8569
    @ayakacrane8569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea for the kaleidoscope mirror!

  • @JackSmith-oq6ek
    @JackSmith-oq6ek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you for sharing all of this! You are such a wonderful and inspirational person! go in peace

  • @marywinters2436
    @marywinters2436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your tips and suggestions. Don’t ever stop 💕

  • @torreycat7716
    @torreycat7716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just bought a new shabby chic table for my breakfast room and I was racking my brain to think of how to cover it when the grandkids come over and do their painting... clear shower curtain!! Lol. I know that has nothing to do with sewing, but thanks for the lightbulb moment!!

    • @KP-mb9jx
      @KP-mb9jx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was given a couple of ripstop nylon type shower curtains. I use one on my table when crafting, it's ideal, plus it can be folded up small for storage too. I gave the other one to a friend, she uses it to help keep her car clean when muddy paws are being transported in it. It's great for lining the boot (trunk) of the car too.

    • @dwaynedonald2939
      @dwaynedonald2939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Torrey

  • @moonbug2266
    @moonbug2266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mirrors! Brilliant!!