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
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!!
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.
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. ❤
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.
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.
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.
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!
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..
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!
👏 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. 😽
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.
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
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.
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 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!
@@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.
@@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.
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!!
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!
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.
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!😊❤
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!
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.
Thanks for sharing these! I have tried and have implemented some, but I still love my hack of buying newsprint moving papers from Walmart, cutting them to needed sizes, and using them for string piecing and paper-piecing!!
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!!
@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!
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!
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 🤍
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
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
I haven't sewn in almost 28 yrs, I just bought a bought what I call a starter sewing machine to get reacquainted with sewing. Thanks for sharing these ideas, their wonderful.
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!
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!
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.
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.🙂
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!
Karen, I’ve just found your channel and subscribed. I have to tell you that one of the things I like is that your videos are “break length”…..meaning if I’m having a grumpy work day, I can go get some tea or coffee or soda. Long videos my have more info, but I really can’t have a life of my own if I’m watching a bunch of 30, 40, 60 minute videos. Right around 10 minutes like you do is ideal. And so many practical tips….I will be teying to carch up on all your old videos. Great channel!!!
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!
@@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.
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.
I often use throw blankets from the dollar store as batting for my smaller quilts. I also like buying flat sheets from goodwill and other Thrift stores to used as fabric. I also get a lot of thread and sewing accessories at Thrift stores. I've gotten lucky a few times and gotten some neat vintage fabric and vintage thread at some Thrift stores.
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’.
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 💥😀😍
When scrapbooking supplies were available, I bought the 12 inch squares of cork and the matching (picture)frames to make small bulletin boards for the wall, to hold small pieces of fabric, etc.
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 👍
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.
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!
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!
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 !
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.
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!
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!
I found that a small silicone paddle works will verses a finger manicure stick as the silicone grips and holds fabric and soft enough just in case it gets to close to needle. If you buy rolls of trash bags i use the ties for the mask nose pieces as i just tie the side of a trash bag to make the handle to carry out. I just love your tricks and hacks and it does really help on a budget. Thank you so much i love upcycling
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!
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.
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.
I don't quilt anymore, but I do some garment sewing...no matter, your sewing tips and hacks are really great for all sorts of craft/sewing organization. Thanks!
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!
From the scrapbooking supplies, I buy the cardboard or wooden alphabet letters for putting on stacks of pieces for piecing blocks; way cheaper than those marketed to quilters. By the way, I love to watch your videos over and over...thank you for such valuable content.
Thank you so much for the great ideas I would have never come up with on my own! I've been wanting a hinged mirror for fussy cutting, but couldn't bring myself to spend $15-$20 on one. I went to Dollartree and was looking for the locker mirror, but they didn't have them. I think I got there too late. I did find some mirrored candle coasters. I scraped the feet off the back, put some tape down the middle, and it works wonderfully!
Hi Karen, it's Zoe' from "Down Under" in the State of Tasmania. ☺️ Please, please, please do more of those really great Dollar Store Hack Videos - they are absolute "Gold" We have similar Stores down here & I haven't been Quilting for too long, so I really appreciate them. Warmest Regards, Zoe' (the "not so little" Tasmanian Devil). PS - a small animal Indigenous to Tasmania 😁
I’ve just joined this group..and yes also ADORE Tassie...we’re there caravanning Dec2018-March 2019....never got bored...saw so many Quilt shops and bought a bit in every one of them....keep at it Zoe! Marietta from Brisbane
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!
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
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!!
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.
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 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!
Wow that was so many cool inexpensive supply tips I never thought to do before. I'm planning to do alot of them. Especially love the doodle pad. Been racking my brain to figure out a large supple foundation paper with no ink on it, awsome! Phone book pages were just not big enough. It wil be great for large string block foundation.
Not to mention, it's been probably at least 4-5 years since I've even gotten any phone books. I think they might have stopped printing them around here?
@@randibgood call them and ask for one, they will send it, or email them. Mobile phone services don't print phone books, will need a landline service or a yellow pages distributor.
Fantastic time to go to the dollar store. One thing I’m learning fast is, this new venture into the quilting world is how expensive everything is. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
These are great cost saving hacks. I could not find a good size doodle pad/newspaper print, so went for low cost wrapping paper that had an inch grid on the inside. Works!
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
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.
Sure will , always something to learn 😃. TFS
Most definitely!😉
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
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!!
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.
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. ❤
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.
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.
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.
I use a Netipot to fill my iron. BTW is have another one for my nose!
So much better than the cup that came with it! I always make a mess!
Marylou Farnsworth hahahahaha- oh my goodness! You are too funny!!
Mirror trick and doodle paper idea are genius
Wish I could find the doodle paper in my area
That clear shower curtain idea for quilt patterns is brilliant!
That what I thought, too- Great!
To make it eco friendly: use wet erase markers instead of permanent marker! 😎
Agreed!
Ok, I didn't really understand that one. How does that help? Forgive me...I just don't get it
@@beckybowen196 You get to audition your quilting designs on the quilt BEFORE you actually stitch them on the quilt.
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!
😊 thank you
I agree!
And I agree also. Plus your enthusiasm and sense of humour make you feel like you are just any quilting buddy sharing y9ur experience!
A crafter who knows how to craft on a budget is a powerful crafter, indeed.
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..
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!
I don't make quilts however I love watching your videos. You give great tips any sewer can use.
👏 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. 😽
I didn't realize how lucky I was until I posted PART 1. Now I appreciate it much more
Sunflower Baby I now feel like I should be sending a thank you note to the store 😊
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.
The clear table cloth or shower curtain to preview quilting! The doodle paper to photocopy paper piecing patterns! You are a unicorn! Thank you!
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
That one idea for the mirror is ingenious! One of those-"why didn't I think of that!"
Wow. Just wow. The mirrors. Glue. Doodle paper.
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.
Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay
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.
Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay
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.
It's amazing how many scrap blocks you can make with other projects by just using them as leaders and enders
@@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!
@@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.
@@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.
Hello Amanda Jensen 😊 how are you?
I am not a quilter but I find your sewing room tips priceless! Thank you for sharing.
Hi 👋
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!!
I really like your concise, no nonsense approach with instructions and explanations.
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!
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.
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!😊❤
That foam board and glue stick hack!!! oMG!! amazing!! Thank you!!!
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!
That mirror hack is AMAZING! Mind blown.
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.
👍...The the flexible cutting boards was #9 in part 1...check that one out too
Thanks for sharing these! I have tried and have implemented some, but I still love my hack of buying newsprint moving papers from Walmart, cutting them to needed sizes, and using them for string piecing and paper-piecing!!
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!!
great idea. I watched the video and did not come up with that "sub-hack". Thanks
@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!
Thanks Karen. Big double tick for that.
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.
Good point I often use masking tape to tack it down
cherib104 you are not the only one to go over..... thanks for the tip.
cherib104 painters tape is such a wonderfully useful thing. Its one of my must haves for crafting of any kind.
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!
What great ideas! Love it! You are like MacGyver for quilting! 😉💖
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.
Love the tip on gluing down the binding. I'm going to try that on my next quit I bind.
yep so am I. as a matter of fact I have a quilt that needs binding put on it.
Love that one too
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 🤍
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
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
I haven't sewn in almost 28 yrs, I just bought a bought what I call a starter sewing machine to get reacquainted with sewing. Thanks for sharing these ideas, their wonderful.
Your first Dollar Store video was how I discovered you! Enjoyed this one as well.
I love the way of quilting ☘️
Gosh. If you lived in my neighborhood, I would be at your house every day to quilt and sew with you.
Hello beautiful 🥰 E C.
I agree the clear plastic can be used for any pattern and negates the need for a lighted table. Its brilliant
Hello Jodi Rauth
The clear table top to plan the quilting : brilliant!
Not a quilter but all this suggestion are so helpful for a newbie sewist.
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!
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!
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.
👍 Funny how nobody was talking about it. It's the best.
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.🙂
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!
Karen, I’ve just found your channel and subscribed. I have to tell you that one of the things I like is that your videos are “break length”…..meaning if I’m having a grumpy work day, I can go get some tea or coffee or soda. Long videos my have more info, but I really can’t have a life of my own if I’m watching a bunch of 30, 40, 60 minute videos. Right around 10 minutes like you do is ideal. And so many practical tips….I will be teying to carch up on all your old videos. Great channel!!!
Hello Tracy
Great ideas! Quilting can be so expensive and your cost cutting ideas are brilliant. Thanks!
caleidoscope symmetry with small arranged table mirrors! genius!
The clear cutting boards (2 per pack) are great for making templets.
I knew I should have read the comments. I use them too. Really don't want to spend the $$$ on fancy templates.
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!
The glue stick on the quilt binding ......who would have ever thought.....but now my binding is always straight and very pretty .....thank you
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Karen, you can use the outer front frame from small mirror to lay on fabric to see different fussy cut prints.
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?
@@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.
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!
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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.
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.
Hello Deena Canario 😊 how are you?
I often use throw blankets from the dollar store as batting for my smaller quilts. I also like buying flat sheets from goodwill and other Thrift stores to used as fabric. I also get a lot of thread and sewing accessories at Thrift stores. I've gotten lucky a few times and gotten some neat vintage fabric and vintage thread at some Thrift stores.
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’.
YOU are a bloody genius!!! Thanks,
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 💥😀😍
When scrapbooking supplies were available, I bought the 12 inch squares of cork and the matching (picture)frames to make small bulletin boards for the wall, to hold small pieces of fabric, etc.
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 👍
Who knew...a new kind of tourism
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.
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!
I have just found you...though I ha e not yet started to quilt, it has been a lifelong dream and the information you give is inspiring.
Those are some of the best hints I’ve ever seen! Thanks!
Check out the first one too
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!
Magnificent hacks! I dont quilt but Im learning to sew garments. I see thing I can use here! Many thanks
Thanks for the tip re:paper for the back while sewing bias! Using it right now to do my blocks for the Sugaridoo QAL.
Thank you!! The hack for the glue on the binding is just genius!!
Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay
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 !
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.
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!
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!
Thank you
I found that a small silicone paddle works will verses a finger manicure stick as the silicone grips and holds fabric and soft enough just in case it gets to close to needle. If you buy rolls of trash bags i use the ties for the mask nose pieces as i just tie the side of a trash bag to make the handle to carry out. I just love your tricks and hacks and it does really help on a budget. Thank you so much i love upcycling
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!
Hello MsSixty
Wow, are my eyes being opened to the possibilities or what? You are inspirational!
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.
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.
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.
Jamie LaGrange Great idea, one I will use starting today. ❤️🇨🇦
@Jamie VERY good idea, I'll do it today! Always losing my little clipping scissors!
I don't quilt anymore, but I do some garment sewing...no matter, your sewing tips and hacks are really great for all sorts of craft/sewing organization. Thanks!
Hello Nancy
You are my HERO! Thank you for these literally life changing tips and tricks!
The mirror hack is brilliant! Mind blown!
Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay
This is absolutely brilliant. I just love how practical you are. It is always a joy to see what you are up to.
Glue on the binding BRILLIANT
oh my gosh...wasn't one of your suggestions, that I had heard before. Bravo 👏
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!
Like I’ve said before, you are a genius. Thanks so much.
From the scrapbooking supplies, I buy the cardboard or wooden alphabet letters for putting on stacks of pieces for piecing blocks; way cheaper than those marketed to quilters. By the way, I love to watch your videos over and over...thank you for such valuable content.
Thank you so much for the great ideas I would have never come up with on my own! I've been wanting a hinged mirror for fussy cutting, but couldn't bring myself to spend $15-$20 on one. I went to Dollartree and was looking for the locker mirror, but they didn't have them. I think I got there too late. I did find some mirrored candle coasters. I scraped the feet off the back, put some tape down the middle, and it works wonderfully!
Well done you ✋
DOLLARAMA!!!!!!!! My favourite store! Awww I miss the country I grew up in :)
Hi Karen, it's Zoe' from "Down Under" in the State of Tasmania. ☺️ Please, please, please do more of those really great Dollar Store Hack Videos - they are absolute "Gold" We have similar Stores down here & I haven't been Quilting for too long, so I really appreciate them. Warmest Regards, Zoe' (the "not so little" Tasmanian Devil). PS - a small animal Indigenous to Tasmania 😁
I love Tassie. From a qlder.
I’ve just joined this group..and yes also ADORE Tassie...we’re there caravanning Dec2018-March 2019....never got bored...saw so many Quilt shops and bought a bit in every one of them....keep at it Zoe! Marietta from Brisbane
shower curtain hack- mind blown!
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!
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
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!!
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.
Hello Torrey
I love all your ideas. I find something that I have never thought of before. Thanks for all the great ideas. Kathy
Love your videos! I learn so many things each time! Thank You!
LOVE, LOVE your Dollar Store Hacks....thank you!! and yes! sewing is expensive....
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.
You must have lots of scraps to use up
@@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!
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts amazing! I’ve been quilting for a lot of years and I’ve learned so much from just one video! Thanks!
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!
Wow that was so many cool inexpensive supply tips I never thought to do before. I'm planning to do alot of them. Especially love the doodle pad. Been racking my brain to figure out a large supple foundation paper with no ink on it, awsome! Phone book pages were just not big enough. It wil be great for large string block foundation.
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Not to mention, it's been probably at least 4-5 years since I've even gotten any phone books. I think they might have stopped printing them around here?
@@randibgood call them and ask for one, they will send it, or email them. Mobile phone services don't print phone books, will need a landline service or a yellow pages distributor.
You can also press to flatten the packing paper that comes with so much of what we buy online
Fantastic time to go to the dollar store. One thing I’m learning fast is, this new venture into the quilting world is how expensive everything is. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
More great hints!!! Keep them coming! Thank you!
Hello Gorgeous how are you doing? just hoping everything with you is okay
These are great cost saving hacks. I could not find a good size doodle pad/newspaper print, so went for low cost wrapping paper that had an inch grid on the inside. Works!