I realised I forgot to show one EPP quilt which is my Tilda hibnersation quilt so the total count is off but I am still keen to work on that, maybe in Feb!
Did you show your Queens Walk quilt? I may have missed it as I was "multi-tasking" whilst watching! I love all of your wips, especially your Christmas quilt that you're hand quilting. I'm planning a Christmas quilt, I want to machine piece, but it would need to be an easy pattern for my first attempt! Don't beat yourself up over your nanny's quilt. She would be so proud of you. It will get finished when the time is right ❤
I made a quilt out of my dad’s shirts after he passed away. However, it took me 3 yrs before i could even take scissors to them. It’s now finished and like you said Rachel, i can now have a hug anytime i feel the need. Please don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about your progress of your nan’s quilt. We’re all different and you must do what’s right for you. I am sure your nan would not be disappointed, she would be delighted🥰
It might be fun to use some of your smaller pieced items and use them to make project bags for some of your other current WIPs. Then you would enjoy showing some love to past projects, and feel pride in completing some of your WIPs. Your work is beautiful!!!
I was told to complete the projects nearest completion first and that gives a sense of accomplishment and gives you inspiration to keep on with the projects. They are all lovely and worthwhile. You do beautiful work.
Here's how I caught up. I chose six abandoned WIPS and work one hour every morning on them, ten minutes each. When one is done I rotate another in so I always have six. It does take forever that way but over the course of two years I finished seventeen WIPS. My other thing is if I want to start any new project I have to choose a WIP to pair with it. I work on them together and race to see if I can get the WIP done first. I currently only have four projects so I had to abandon the sixty minute thing. If I get tired of a project I still work on it ten minutes a day, no putting it aside.
I enjoyed seeing all your WIPs as you use fabrics that I like too ! Don't feel bad about abandoning projects, it happens to all of us crafters. You can donate part-finished projects to a charity shop, people will love to finish them while also paying less than they would have to when new. Happy crafting in 2025 !
Hi Rachel, I enjoyed all of your WIPS. Don’t ever feel bad, just enjoy your projects. My daughter helped me in one of my sewing rooms and when we got to 50 of my UFO’S I said let’s stop counting. I realized even though I still liked most of them that I am a process person. Love starting a new project, excited to see how it will look and then I move on. I believe I am a process quilter. I do get quilts done but there are lots I don’t get done. I’m ok with that. You are such a lovely person with great talents so don’t let others comments get to you. Happy Quilting, Barbara.
Oh Rachel, you are so beautiful. You make me smile. I’m like you, I like starting new projects………all of the time. I love all of your WIPS….. it doesn’t matter if you don’t complete them, enjoy yourself and keep smiling ❤❤❤
I really like the “unfinished” edges on two of your WIPs - I would appliqué the first one of those keeping those lovely sharp points onto the backing - that would be lovely framed. Also the last WIP QAYG brick one - turn it so that the unfinished edge is at the bottom - I think that would look fab - as if it’s dripping down in a way. Don’t be hard on yourself re your nans quilt - she would understand. 🎉. Love your videos and have missed you not being on here as much - I really can’t afford patreon membership. Love your style and love your work xx ❤
I just love your realistic attitude and infectious laugh. You're so relatable and it gave me the courage to go through my pile of WIPs. I had decided I wouldn't start anything new before I completed all my working projects. That lasted through a few projects, and then I saw something and decided I should introduce new things to keep my motivated to do the older projects. I'm trying to keep it real for 2025. Happy quilting; your projects are beautiful.
Rachel, a log would be a great idea. Put each project on a page and what needs to get done, or maybe how far you have gotten. I say finish the Christmas quilt and maybe get to that knitting, the scarf since it is almost complete as well. I am looking forward to watching your progress.
Re: the fabrics from Aldi (42:18) bleeding.... Take a piece or two of the most suspicious fabric that you might think will bleed and wash it. (Save an unwashed piece for comparison). And you'll know for sure if it bleeds! Stop living in fear. If it does bleed... Pivot and make something different and make some project bags or baskets that rarely need washing and get on with it! Life is too short to wonder... find the answer and move on... If it doesn't bleed you've got a beautiful project sitting for nothing. 💕🌞🌵😷
Work on Nan's fabric when you are ready. I had similar experience with my Mamaw that lived with us so totally understand. I did discover that as I slowly worked on my project it got easier and I reflected on the memories and love of she has given me.
So many lovely projects. Those mini’s are beyond amazing😯 Your work on your Nan’s piece is supposed to feed your soul, you take your time enjoying your memories!!! All of your work is so beautiful❤
You could maybe make the bits you don't know what to do with into wall hang8ngs or cushion covers and then sell them to us to raise funds for charity or extra money for you!! I think a lot of people would be interested. I'm making a quilt as you go for my cousins daughter, and I love it, but if you are over it, don't beat yourself up. This is meant to be for pleasure! Love your work and your channel xx
Thank you for a wonderful video. I cannot believe your productivity. I fully understand your feelings regarding your Nan’s quilt. I offered to make a quilt for my sister in law using her husband’s shirts. It took me a couple of years before I could cut up his shirts and ties. Like you I stumbled but it is now finished waiting to be gifted. Take your time and do it when you feel up to it. The quilt will be lovely when it is finished. What a lovely thought …use it when you want a hug from your Nan. A great thought to finish on. Thank you again xx
You mustn't feel guilty about not finishing things, especially your nan's quilt which is bound to be hard emotionally. Sewing and knitting are for pleasure. It makes sense to me to work on what you enjoy. A while ago you inspired me to look through wips and planned projects and get the stuff together to finish them. You are fabulous and don't let anyone be a negative nelly towards you.
The Tilda piece would make a gorgeous front of a bag! And the bright colored fabrics will be a cute table runner. I’d suggest putting the dark blocks in a bin and soaking them with a color catcher before you spend any more time piecing. Beautiful projects!
Thanks for sharing all your wips. Made me feel so much better about all my outstanding projects. At the start of each year I declutter and make a list of what I want to finish. It's amazing how many seem to feature year after year.
Oh my goodness Rachel! You are the sweetest!! Please stop being so hard on yourself 😍😍😍!! You have accomplished SO MUCH, especially this year! I love everything you are doing…please just be yourself and don’t listen to those negative Nancy’s. Happy New Year!! Your Nan is looking down and is so proud of everything you are doing 😍
Yes do the sweater that is so pretty. I love that mall of color. I would look good on you. I so hope you get started again. All of them of course are just beautiful. Get your Christmas quilt done then head onto the next one you can do it. I know you can just don’t go to anymore quilt shows because you’re like me. You just buy more stuff and then we get behind again. I love watching your show you have such beautiful things and you do such beautiful work and I love the fabric she use so I’ll see you later. Good luck.
Yes, I avoid certain shops bc I *know* I will buy more stuff! Budget & limit myself. I need to finish *my* projects before buying more. (Unless I need a certain color to finish projects....most of my stuff is patterned...I have few solids right now.)
You do gorgeous work, Rachel! I truly hope you don’t feel bad or let anyone make you feel guilty about any of your gorgeous project and what you will make out of them. It’s your work and your choice. One idea that came to mind when you showed several and mentioned that you don’t want to continue them, was how about you place all these various, beautiful pieces and turn them into one gorgeous sampler quilt? !I enjoyed every minute watching you and your awesome work 💕
Your EPP/quilt projects are all so fabulous!! I love everything you make, so beautiful. I always enjoy your videos and I definitely look forward to seeing what you work on for 2025, no matter what it is! Happy quilting.
Your Nan shirts, Diamond / hexagons is what I would refer to as a healing quilt for your grief., enjoy the memories that come to you of your Nan when hand sewing. Great for your choice of not completing the full quilt of quilt as you go. When I was younger I would be to hard on myself now coming on to 70th year, I can be more realistic and suffer no quilt when I bundle up a UFO project and give it away and someone else will be thrilled to find it. I did give away cross stitch projects , as my eyes couldn’t handle it. I have a few incompletes saved with a note attached for grand daughters to choose whether they would want to complete. Listening and watching you is like a historical dig of your creative decisions in time. I am reminded of my own growth and progress through many different projects. Knitting and crochet too.😂😊 done is a goal yet not whip . Enjoying the process of your many talents and lifting the pressure off yourself my dear girl.
Rachel you are certainly not alone with the wips. My hubby calls them 🛸 lol. I think its so common in creative minds to have squirrel brains and want to create faster than we can keep up with our ideas. Im going to work on that though this year too! As for feeling guilt over your nans quilt please dont. You will get it done in its own time when you are ready and in my 62 year experience the timing is always PERFECT! ❤
Thanks to you and Emma Vintage Sewing I took up EPP and quilting in Covid times. I made a grandmother garden quilt which took me on and off two years to complete. Now have a nine square block to finish. Then I will start my Tula Pink Nova quilt…in the mean time I will try making a bag or two. Keep up the good work Rachel. Wishing you and your viewers a happy and healthy 2025.
I am so like you, I was brave enough to make a list of all my projects in Nov and it was over 30 - sewing, quilts, crochet and knitting. I love starting projects, then I see something else, get excited about that and the 1st project goes in the cupboard! You are not on your own 😁
Happy new year Rachel. I just love your projects and you are a great example of how curating fabrics and making things are two separate pastimes. Glad that I’m not alone in that!
Hi Rachel, What a lovely episode, I loved looking back at all your wips. Please remember quilting is a journey not a race, your nan would love the fact that you have chosen her blouses and trousers and are giving them another life. I started a quilt using family shirts trousers and baby pillows, in between raising a family, a career, and education ...it took me ten years. I cherish, and use it to this day. So go easy on yourself and enjoy the process, you will finish it one day and miss having it as a wip 😊x
You have a beautiful start to your Nan's quilt; I would treasure the fact that you can spend time in remembering her while making this lovely quilt and doing just as you are doing, it's a wonderful idea and such a beautiful quilt top.
Oh my goodness! I'm so relieved that you have so many WIP's. I too start a project and then get distracted by a new one. Maybe I should make my own personal vlog of my WIP's then I can actually remember and have a record of what there is without digging them out!
I so thoroughly enjoyed watching this video ! You are such a sweet, honest person in regard to your projects ! I too have a lot of whips and I have committed to finishing them all in 2025. These projects include finishing quilts, crocheting blocks together for 2 different afghans, and completing lots of mitten and hat projects that are in various stages of completion. I am trying not to start any new projects…..which is extremely difficult. Looking forward to seeing what you complete in 2025 !
Love your projects!!!! You can always make a pillow/cushion from the smaller house blocks. I have that same pattern for the trees and houses but I am making a throw quilt. Keep up the great work and moving forward...❤❤❤❤❤❤
I started a blanket while I was pregnant and had a miscarriage. I have not been able to get rid of it but have also not been able to finish it. I hope to be able to one day. I understand the emotional toll when working on a keepsake like that. Do it at your time and do not let guilt take over. Lots of love.
While our summer holidays have gone to hell in a handbag down here in NZ it has forced me into my craft room where I have worked through all my wips and have now got the daunting thought of what to start next! I love what you have done with your Nan's quilt, just enjoy the journey with it and treasure the memories ❤
Hi Rachel, don’t feel pressured into doing anything, if you want to start a new project do it. We sew to enjoy ourselves, doesn’t matter if it doesn’t get finished, just enjoy yourself. Love all the projects you do xxxx
Your work is breathtaking...i love it! You can see your progress. I can't knit or crochet....but i do watercolor, acrylic & pen & ink. Just got into fiber/sewing crafts this last year. Im 48.
Think there are a few of us in the same boat with various wip's in boxes and on lists. I try to do do a mix of old and new projects of various types, sometimes I'm successful in finishing them other times not. So many people have 'Patchwork of the Crosses' in various stages of completion - some of us haven't even made a start yet....guilty 😮. At the end of the day it's the crafting/sewing itself that makes us happy, if we finish the project its a bonus! Happy creating for 2025 😊
I really like to finish my quilts because of the cost. Sewing is not cheap and when you’re on a fixed income you can not waste anything. Love all of your wips. You do such lovely work.😊❤
I was so pleased to see you back again. I was checking your channel every day, wondering where you'd gotten to. You are a wonder. So many WIPs, where to begin!! I think you'll need some post it notes or maybe an extra tv table!!! Can't wait to see your progress though. Just enjoy yourself with whatever you do!! So glad you're back. ❤❤
Great video Rachel. I love that you have more WIPs than me😂 They are all lovely apart from the strawberry! I love the cardi which is almost finished and will look lovely I think. Good luck with your plans. I will enjoy watching your progress. 💕
Wow Rachel great video. Rachel your a wonderful person , please don't feet guilty. I'm sure your Nan wound be proud of what you have done with her shirts and trousers. Don't ever let anyone tell you how to feel or question why something isn't finished. We all grieve in own way. Your smallest 1/4 inch project is perfect for a dolls house. I'm in the process of trying to complete my dolls house and can't wait to get started on making quilts, bedding, curtains etc. Rachel just to add to my WIPS I'm about to make a start on your carry all everywhere bag from last years sew along. And I cant wait for you to arrive on my doorstep as I have also signed up for the Alice Caroline Flower Garden BOM. SO I had better get making. Look forward to the next one 😀
I don’t know anyone who is monogamous with a craft project. Most of us tend to have several projects on the go. I know I see something interesting and pretty and instantly want to make it, no matter what I have on the go at the time. Keep going with your lovely projects. They will (hopefully ), eventually get completed, if not by you then by someone else.
Loved sharing all your projects, l am a lot older than you and have one or two (dozen!) projects that l think at my age l will probably never finish, so just enjoy the process, there are no time limits on these things just revel in your achievements so far and l look forward to watching all your achievements in the future 🪡🧶❤
Am watching this to encourage me to finish all my quilts im half way through plus the ones i was donated to finish from a friend of a friend. Thanks for the great video, i also am already thinking of starting a new one, even though i really shouldn't. I think its a good idea to finish Christmas stuff in January so its ready for next Christmas.
You could use some of the small pieces as quilted panels for new project bags or to make them into zipper pouches. Makes it something very useable and then you still get to finish them off as they are 😊
Rachel, I thread baste all of my hexies. I was very frustrated with the gluing of them so I just changed over to thread basting.....you cam always make a cushion with your grannies fabrics so you can hug it whenever you feel like it....big Hugs to you...❤
Hello Rachel. You stitches on your Christmas quilt are perfect from what I can see. I always love you talking about projects to be done are at the back of your mine. I have four quilt tops hanging in my closet since June they will get done when my heart is into them. Have a great new year and happy new projects. Thank you
I made a wall hanging out of my Dad's shirts. My original intention was to make a quilt but as the time went on I knew that if it was going to be finished it needed to be a wall hanging. Now seeing make me happy.
You got me started on my first one of those templates but I only go a lap quilt . But I do love it. Now I did buy the hexagon template a bigger on than the one inch but haven’t started it yet. The one inch hexagon I made 4 12x12 cushion for my kitchen chairs.😊
Neon pink for the leaders and Enders quilt. I love all your projects but mostly your EPP projects. I like the idea of rotating monthly on your hand stitching projects.
I agree with other comments on your Nan’s quilt. There is no deadline there. You will finish it on your own time. I can so relate to the desire to start projects. Quilting is new to me, but I now have patterns and fabric for quite a few quilts and quilty projects. Cross Stitch though. 😅 I literally decided at the end of the year that I did not need to stitch anything for Valentines Day. I have 7 WIPs that I need to work on and what did I do? Fat Quarter Shop posted a free Valentine’s Day pattern yesterday and I immediately started working on it. 😂 Happy New a year to you!
We are so alike where projects are concerned. But loved watching. As for your nans stuff. In your own time no matter what anyone says. Keep putting up content for I love watching. Happy New Year!
Hi, it's a relief to know other people have WIPs and UFOs to lol. In November I took part in the Arnie and Carlos stocking knit along - it was only 6 rows a day. I'm only a slow knitter but really enjoyed sitting down with a cuppa putting a you tube or programme on and knitting those 6 Rows. Perhaps ypu could choose a knitting project and say I'm going to do 6-10 rows (depending on your speed of knitting or how many stitches there are in a row) you will have one completed project in a month by going just a short stint everyday, I too can easily loose interest in a project but this really kept me on track. And whilst on the subject of my Christmas stocking - I'm not sure if you can do the same with socks but we did an after thought heel once the stocking was all finished but heel. it was so simple might be worth you looking into. Finally the lovely tilda project not knowing the size of your piece at the moment - you could make it into a project bag with vinyal and a zip - similar in style to a project done in the Alice Caroline summer festival if you have access to that - just a suggestion xx keep up the hard work really enjoy your videos xx
WOW!!! I found myself in a similar situation a number of years ago!! I realized that all of those UFO's ...unfinished objects..in the parlance of the state of florida, were creating a very stressful situation Since then, I've become a Complete-est One thing at a time That's a good thing about Guilds. They have give-away tables and anything I put there gets grabbed up by someone eager to finish it. That person is happy and my stress level is reduced It's a win win situation!! Good luck and have Fun on your journey Jan from Jacksonville ❤❤
You are just delightful! I've been in a sewing/quilting slump, but funny enough, I started sewing some zipper pouches, finishing them up. The thing that inspired me to get going again was strangely, the crochet blanket.....
I was sad to hear that someone had made you feel guilty about progress on your late nans quilt. I don't think it matters if you never finish it as your have her in your heart as you sew along and that in itself is a beautiful thing to experience even if in doing so you feel a little sad. On a different topic I am in awe of all your WIP's. I started on the "Alice Caroline" sew-along after seeing you with the book and it being a bit intricate for me thought I would start a faster quilt to go with it. Gosh!!! what a struggle it has been for me to keep the two going; in fact failed at the first hurdle and just finished my fast project. I'm now going to have a go at the little houses quilt as maybe a small block project will be easier for me to pick up and put down. I'm afraid that in all things I am a "start and finish one project at a time person".
I realised I forgot to show one EPP quilt which is my Tilda hibnersation quilt so the total count is off but I am still keen to work on that, maybe in Feb!
Did you show your Queens Walk quilt? I may have missed it as I was "multi-tasking" whilst watching! I love all of your wips, especially your Christmas quilt that you're hand quilting. I'm planning a Christmas quilt, I want to machine piece, but it would need to be an easy pattern for my first attempt! Don't beat yourself up over your nanny's quilt. She would be so proud of you. It will get finished when the time is right ❤
I made a quilt out of my dad’s shirts after he passed away. However, it took me 3 yrs before i could even take scissors to them. It’s now finished and like you said Rachel, i can now have a hug anytime i feel the need. Please don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about your progress of your nan’s quilt. We’re all different and you must do what’s right for you. I am sure your nan would not be disappointed, she would be delighted🥰
This has been the best hour online EVER for me❣️ Thank you. Your Nan is smiling down from the heavens🕊️
You are so kind 💖💖
Your Nan would be so proud and happy that you are thinking of her. Take the time you need to finish this heartfelt piece.❤❤❤
Love watching your videos and have gone back to hand quilting and epp too. Thanks, I’m 82 yrs old and live in Florida USA
I'm glad you enjoyed watching 💖 hello from across the pond xx
Neon pink would be Beautiful ❤
This is quickly becoming my favourite quilting channel!
Aww what a compliment 💖💖
No guilt on the lovely Nan quilt-to-be! Grief is a journey that has no map. Be kind to yourself.
It might be fun to use some of your smaller pieced items and use them to make project bags for some of your other current WIPs. Then you would enjoy showing some love to past projects, and feel pride in completing some of your WIPs. Your work is beautiful!!!
I was told to complete the projects nearest completion first and that gives a sense of accomplishment and gives you inspiration to keep on with the projects. They are all lovely and worthwhile. You do beautiful work.
Here's how I caught up. I chose six abandoned WIPS and work one hour every morning on them, ten minutes each. When one is done I rotate another in so I always have six. It does take forever that way but over the course of two years I finished seventeen WIPS. My other thing is if I want to start any new project I have to choose a WIP to pair with it. I work on them together and race to see if I can get the WIP done first. I currently only have four projects so I had to abandon the sixty minute thing. If I get tired of a project I still work on it ten minutes a day, no putting it aside.
Good luck with your Nan's quilt. It is so precious ❤
I enjoyed seeing all your WIPs as you use fabrics that I like too ! Don't feel bad about abandoning projects, it happens to all of us crafters. You can donate part-finished projects
to a charity shop, people will love to finish them while also paying less than they would have to when new. Happy crafting in 2025 !
It's a process.
I get lots of half finished projects from charity shop and either finish the wip or will use the bits for another project.
The tilda quilt could be made into a sewing machine cover, it's so pretty.😊
Yes, that’s a good idea - otherwise if you know a little girl you could square it off & give it to her for a dolly quilt :)
That mini house quilt is fantastic!
Hi Rachel, I enjoyed all of your WIPS. Don’t ever feel bad, just enjoy your projects. My daughter helped me in one of my sewing rooms and when we got to 50 of my UFO’S I said let’s stop counting. I realized even though I still liked most of them that I am a process person. Love starting a new project, excited to see how it will look and then I move on. I believe I am a process quilter. I do get quilts done but there are lots I don’t get done. I’m ok with that. You are such a lovely person with great talents so don’t let others comments get to you. Happy Quilting, Barbara.
Neon pink ❤
Yay! That's the answer i wanted 🤣
I feel that we are kindred spirits judging from your number of WIPS! Now I feel better about the state of my sewing room, so thank you for sharing!
Oh Rachel, you are so beautiful. You make me smile. I’m like you, I like starting new projects………all of the time. I love all of your WIPS….. it doesn’t matter if you don’t complete them, enjoy yourself and keep smiling ❤❤❤
I really like the “unfinished” edges on two of your WIPs - I would appliqué the first one of those keeping those lovely sharp points onto the backing - that would be lovely framed. Also the last WIP QAYG brick one - turn it so that the unfinished edge is at the bottom - I think that would look fab - as if it’s dripping down in a way. Don’t be hard on yourself re your nans quilt - she would understand. 🎉. Love your videos and have missed you not being on here as much - I really can’t afford patreon membership. Love your style and love your work xx ❤
I just love your realistic attitude and infectious laugh. You're so relatable and it gave me the courage to go through my pile of WIPs. I had decided I wouldn't start anything new before I completed all my working projects. That lasted through a few projects, and then I saw something and decided I should introduce new things to keep my motivated to do the older projects. I'm trying to keep it real for 2025. Happy quilting; your projects are beautiful.
That was fun! It eased my mind to know that I am not the only one who has multiple WIP!
Rachel, a log would be a great idea. Put each project on a page and what needs to get done, or maybe how far you have gotten. I say finish the Christmas quilt and maybe get to that knitting, the scarf since it is almost complete as well. I am looking forward to watching your progress.
Re: the fabrics from Aldi (42:18) bleeding.... Take a piece or two of the most suspicious fabric that you might think will bleed and wash it. (Save an unwashed piece for comparison). And you'll know for sure if it bleeds! Stop living in fear. If it does bleed... Pivot and make something different and make some project bags or baskets that rarely need washing and get on with it! Life is too short to wonder... find the answer and move on... If it doesn't bleed you've got a beautiful project sitting for nothing. 💕🌞🌵😷
Make a hanging of it to display....behind glass with a dust cover....it won't even need washing.
It's beautiful! ❤️
Work on Nan's fabric when you are ready. I had similar experience with my Mamaw that lived with us so totally understand. I did discover that as I slowly worked on my project it got easier and I reflected on the memories and love of she has given me.
So many lovely projects. Those mini’s are beyond amazing😯 Your work on your Nan’s piece is supposed to feed your soul, you take your time enjoying your memories!!! All of your work is so beautiful❤
You could maybe make the bits you don't know what to do with into wall hang8ngs or cushion covers and then sell them to us to raise funds for charity or extra money for you!! I think a lot of people would be interested.
I'm making a quilt as you go for my cousins daughter, and I love it, but if you are over it, don't beat yourself up. This is meant to be for pleasure! Love your work and your channel xx
I love the quilt you are working on in honor of your grandmother! Take your time completing it and reflect in the memories as you work on it.
Thank you so much! 💖
Thank you for a wonderful video. I cannot believe your productivity. I fully understand your feelings regarding your Nan’s quilt. I offered to make a quilt for my sister in law using her husband’s shirts. It took me a couple of years before I could cut up his shirts and ties. Like you I stumbled but it is now finished waiting to be gifted. Take your time and do it when you feel up to it. The quilt will be lovely when it is finished. What a lovely thought …use it when you want a hug from your Nan. A great thought to finish on. Thank you again xx
You mustn't feel guilty about not finishing things, especially your nan's quilt which is bound to be hard emotionally. Sewing and knitting are for pleasure. It makes sense to me to work on what you enjoy. A while ago you inspired me to look through wips and planned projects and get the stuff together to finish them. You are fabulous and don't let anyone be a negative nelly towards you.
Bought Alice Carolina book because of your presentation..Love it, thank you..2025 sampler my project..Thanks again..
Same! Up to block 12 🤗
And love the book, it’s gorgeous!
The Tilda piece would make a gorgeous front of a bag! And the bright colored fabrics will be a cute table runner. I’d suggest putting the dark blocks in a bin and soaking them with a color catcher before you spend any more time piecing. Beautiful projects!
Thanks for sharing all your wips. Made me feel so much better about all my outstanding projects. At the start of each year I declutter and make a list of what I want to finish. It's amazing how many seem to feature year after year.
Oh my goodness Rachel! You are the sweetest!! Please stop being so hard on yourself 😍😍😍!! You have accomplished SO MUCH, especially this year! I love everything you are doing…please just be yourself and don’t listen to those negative Nancy’s. Happy New Year!! Your Nan is looking down and is so proud of everything you are doing 😍
Yes do the sweater that is so pretty. I love that mall of color. I would look good on you.
I so hope you get started again. All of them of course are just beautiful. Get your Christmas quilt done then head onto the next one you can do it. I know you can just don’t go to anymore quilt shows because you’re like me. You just buy more stuff and then we get behind again. I love watching your show you have such beautiful things and you do such beautiful work and I love the fabric she use so I’ll see you later. Good luck.
Yes, I avoid certain shops bc I *know* I will buy more stuff! Budget & limit myself.
I need to finish *my* projects before buying more.
(Unless I need a certain color to finish projects....most of my stuff is patterned...I have few solids right now.)
Hi, you inspired me to start the ‘Star a day quilt’ and I have joined over 80! Just not sure how to quilt. Can’t wait for an update.
You do gorgeous work, Rachel! I truly hope you don’t feel bad or let anyone make you feel guilty about any of your gorgeous project and what you will make out of them. It’s your work and your choice. One idea that came to mind when you showed several and mentioned that you don’t want to continue them, was how about you place all these various, beautiful pieces and turn them into one gorgeous sampler quilt? !I enjoyed every minute watching you and your awesome work 💕
I like that idea, i will lay them put and see how they all look together 💖
Your EPP/quilt projects are all so fabulous!! I love everything you make, so beautiful. I always enjoy your videos and I definitely look forward to seeing what you work on for 2025, no matter what it is! Happy quilting.
Your Nan shirts, Diamond / hexagons is what I would refer to as a healing quilt for your grief., enjoy the memories that come to you of your Nan when hand sewing.
Great for your choice of not completing the full quilt of quilt as you go. When I was younger I would be to hard on myself now coming on to 70th year, I can be more realistic and suffer no quilt when I bundle up a UFO project and give it away and someone else will be thrilled to find it. I did give away cross stitch projects , as my eyes couldn’t handle it. I have a few incompletes saved with a note attached for grand daughters to choose whether they would want to complete.
Listening and watching you is like a historical dig of your creative decisions in time. I am reminded of my own growth and progress through many different projects. Knitting and crochet too.😂😊 done is a goal yet not whip . Enjoying the process of your many talents and lifting the pressure off yourself my dear girl.
You are so talented, all that tiny piecing. I enjoyed looking at all your WIPS. Thanks
Very cheering this morning Rachel and a few laugh out louds😂, thank you so much. Very inspiring 😊
Rachel you are certainly not alone with the wips. My hubby calls them 🛸 lol. I think its so common in creative minds to have squirrel brains and want to create faster than we can keep up with our ideas. Im going to work on that though this year too!
As for feeling guilt over your nans quilt please dont. You will get it done in its own time when you are ready and in my 62 year experience the timing is always PERFECT! ❤
Thanks to you and Emma Vintage Sewing I took up EPP and quilting in Covid times. I made a grandmother garden quilt which took me on and off two years to complete. Now have a nine square block to finish. Then I will start my Tula Pink Nova quilt…in the mean time I will try making a bag or two. Keep up the good work Rachel. Wishing you and your viewers a happy and healthy 2025.
I thought I had to many WIPS, but you are the winner Rachel!!!!! This was such a fun video, loved it. Keep it up🥰🌷
I wonder if anyone in the comments has a higher number 🤣💖
Just love your work, your smile and your lovely laugh! I can really relate to the unfinised projects. Have a Happy, Healthy,and Safe 2025! God Bless!!
Go for the pink Rachel! It will be beautiful!❤
I am so like you, I was brave enough to make a list of all my projects in Nov and it was over 30 - sewing, quilts, crochet and knitting. I love starting projects, then I see something else, get excited about that and the 1st project goes in the cupboard! You are not on your own 😁
Well done on finishing the temperature quilt! I didn’t start one, because I just knew it wouldn’t happen. So impressed with your dedication 😊🇨🇦
Happy new year Rachel. I just love your projects and you are a great example of how curating fabrics and making things are two separate pastimes. Glad that I’m not alone in that!
Happy new year 💖 absolutely! And the thrill of starting and the thrill of finishing are not equal 🤣
Definitely neon pink!!! Love #22!❤
Neon pink it is! 💖
Hi Rachel, What a lovely episode, I loved looking back at all your wips. Please remember quilting is a journey not a race, your nan would love the fact that you have chosen her blouses and trousers and are giving them another life. I started a quilt using family shirts trousers and baby pillows, in between raising a family, a career, and education ...it took me ten years. I cherish, and use it to this day. So go easy on yourself and enjoy the process, you will finish it one day and miss having it as a wip 😊x
You have a beautiful start to your Nan's quilt; I would treasure the fact that you can spend time in remembering her while making this lovely quilt and doing just as you are doing, it's a wonderful idea and such a beautiful quilt top.
Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness! I'm so relieved that you have so many WIP's. I too start a project and then get distracted by a new one. Maybe I should make my own personal vlog of my WIP's then I can actually remember and have a record of what there is without digging them out!
Yes neon pink! Beautiful work . Well done! 👍 👍 👍 thanks that was fun looking through xx
I so thoroughly enjoyed watching this video ! You are such a sweet, honest person in regard to your projects ! I too have a lot of whips and I have committed to finishing them all in 2025. These projects include finishing quilts, crocheting blocks together for 2 different afghans, and completing lots of mitten and hat projects that are in various stages of completion. I am trying not to start any new projects…..which is extremely difficult. Looking forward to seeing what you complete in 2025 !
I could watch your videos all day! I love your accent so much and all the colours you choose are so beautiful!
Love your projects!!!! You can always make a pillow/cushion from the smaller house blocks. I have that same pattern for the trees and houses but I am making a throw quilt. Keep up the great work and moving forward...❤❤❤❤❤❤
I started a blanket while I was pregnant and had a miscarriage. I have not been able to get rid of it but have also not been able to finish it. I hope to be able to one day. I understand the emotional toll when working on a keepsake like that. Do it at your time and do not let guilt take over. Lots of love.
I love this, makes us all feel better - one big WIP club! Love your videos Rachel.
While our summer holidays have gone to hell in a handbag down here in NZ it has forced me into my craft room where I have worked through all my wips and have now got the daunting thought of what to start next! I love what you have done with your Nan's quilt, just enjoy the journey with it and treasure the memories ❤
Hi Rachel, don’t feel pressured into doing anything, if you want to start a new project do it. We sew to enjoy ourselves, doesn’t matter if it doesn’t get finished, just enjoy yourself. Love all the projects you do xxxx
Your work is breathtaking...i love it! You can see your progress. I can't knit or crochet....but i do watercolor, acrylic & pen & ink.
Just got into fiber/sewing crafts this last year. Im 48.
Think there are a few of us in the same boat with various wip's in boxes and on lists. I try to do do a mix of old and new projects of various types, sometimes I'm successful in finishing them other times not. So many people have 'Patchwork of the Crosses' in various stages of completion - some of us haven't even made a start yet....guilty 😮. At the end of the day it's the crafting/sewing itself that makes us happy, if we finish the project its a bonus! Happy creating for 2025 😊
I really like to finish my quilts because of the cost. Sewing is not cheap and when you’re on a fixed income you can not waste anything. Love all of your wips. You do such lovely work.😊❤
I agree I am with you, happy new year from beautiful B.C. Canada 🇨🇦
I was so pleased to see you back again. I was checking your channel every day, wondering where you'd gotten to. You are a wonder. So many WIPs, where to begin!! I think you'll need some post it notes or maybe an extra tv table!!! Can't wait to see your progress though. Just enjoy yourself with whatever you do!! So glad you're back. ❤❤
Thank you so much! I had a couple of weeks break over the Christmas period but I will be back every Sunday 💖💖
Great video Rachel. I love that you have more WIPs than me😂 They are all lovely apart from the strawberry! I love the cardi which is almost finished and will look lovely I think. Good luck with your plans. I will enjoy watching your progress. 💕
Wow Rachel great video.
Rachel your a wonderful person , please don't feet guilty.
I'm sure your Nan wound be proud of what you have done with her shirts and trousers. Don't ever let anyone tell you how to feel or question why something isn't finished. We all grieve in own way. Your smallest 1/4 inch project is perfect for a dolls house. I'm in the process of trying to complete my dolls house and can't wait to get started on making quilts, bedding, curtains etc.
Rachel just to add to my WIPS I'm about to make a start on your carry all everywhere bag from last years sew along. And I cant wait for you to arrive on my doorstep as I have also signed up for the Alice Caroline Flower Garden BOM. SO I had better get making.
Look forward to the next one 😀
I cannot wait to see what comes of this year! I very much enjoy your videos and you have been an inspiration in my new quilting journey!
@delainebingham4727 thank you so much for a lovely and encouraging comment 💖💖
I don’t know anyone who is monogamous with a craft project. Most of us tend to have several projects on the go. I know I see something interesting and pretty and instantly want to make it, no matter what I have on the go at the time. Keep going with your lovely projects. They will (hopefully ), eventually get completed, if not by you then by someone else.
Loved sharing all your projects, l am a lot older than you and have one or two (dozen!) projects that l think at my age l will probably never finish, so just enjoy the process, there are no time limits on these things just revel in your achievements so far and l look forward to watching all your achievements in the future 🪡🧶❤
Your fist quilt with the hand quilting is beautiful!
Beautiful! Love the houses one. Just to pretty 😍
Am watching this to encourage me to finish all my quilts im half way through plus the ones i was donated to finish from a friend of a friend.
Thanks for the great video, i also am already thinking of starting a new one, even though i really shouldn't.
I think its a good idea to finish Christmas stuff in January so its ready for next Christmas.
Yes do the sweater that is so pretty. I love that mall of color. I would look good on you.
You could use some of the small pieces as quilted panels for new project bags or to make them into zipper pouches. Makes it something very useable and then you still get to finish them off as they are 😊
You are so funny..Love listening to you not just your accent, but I love your thinking…The commitment thing is a struggle for me too…
Love your little stars…So pretty
Rachel, I thread baste all of my hexies. I was very frustrated with the gluing of them so I just changed over to thread basting.....you cam always make a cushion with your grannies fabrics so you can hug it whenever you feel like it....big Hugs to you...❤
Wonderful video Rachel, I could watch you for hours. Can’t wait to see all you do in 2025. ❤
Neon pink, I think that would look awesome. You do such good work anything you do it and this looks great.😊
Boxes, box tops and bags for the unfinished. Lovely honest video.
Hello Rachel. You stitches on your Christmas quilt are perfect from what I can see. I always love you talking about projects to be done are at the back of your mine. I have four quilt tops hanging in my closet since June they will get done when my heart is into them. Have a great new year and happy new projects. Thank you
I made a wall hanging out of my Dad's shirts. My original intention was to make a quilt but as the time went on I knew that if it was going to be finished it needed to be a wall hanging. Now seeing make me happy.
I love watching you. It has given me inspiration to complete mine along with you!!
You got me started on my first one of those templates but I only go a lap quilt . But I do love it. Now I did buy the hexagon template a bigger on than the one inch but haven’t started it yet. The one inch hexagon I made 4 12x12 cushion for my kitchen chairs.😊
Neon pink for the leaders and Enders quilt. I love all your projects but mostly your EPP projects. I like the idea of rotating monthly on your hand stitching projects.
Neon pink definitely. The cream will fade into the background, but the pink will show the colours of the patches in all their glory.
Agree with the bright pink for quilting :). Lovely!
I agree with other comments on your Nan’s quilt. There is no deadline there. You will finish it on your own time.
I can so relate to the desire to start projects. Quilting is new to me, but I now have patterns and fabric for quite a few quilts and quilty projects. Cross Stitch though. 😅 I literally decided at the end of the year that I did not need to stitch anything for Valentines Day. I have 7 WIPs that I need to work on and what did I do? Fat Quarter Shop posted a free Valentine’s Day pattern yesterday and I immediately started working on it. 😂
Happy New a year to you!
We are so alike where projects are concerned. But loved watching. As for your nans stuff. In your own time no matter what anyone says. Keep putting up content for I love watching. Happy New Year!
I always have multiple projects in work! You are so close to finishing some of them!
Hi, it's a relief to know other people have WIPs and UFOs to lol. In November I took part in the Arnie and Carlos stocking knit along - it was only 6 rows a day. I'm only a slow knitter but really enjoyed sitting down with a cuppa putting a you tube or programme on and knitting those 6 Rows. Perhaps ypu could choose a knitting project and say I'm going to do 6-10 rows (depending on your speed of knitting or how many stitches there are in a row) you will have one completed project in a month by going just a short stint everyday, I too can easily loose interest in a project but this really kept me on track.
And whilst on the subject of my Christmas stocking - I'm not sure if you can do the same with socks but we did an after thought heel once the stocking was all finished but heel. it was so simple might be worth you looking into. Finally the lovely tilda project not knowing the size of your piece at the moment - you could make it into a project bag with vinyal and a zip - similar in style to a project done in the Alice Caroline summer festival if you have access to that - just a suggestion xx keep up the hard work really enjoy your videos xx
WOW!!!
I found myself in a similar situation a number of years ago!!
I realized that all of those UFO's ...unfinished objects..in the parlance of the state of florida, were creating a very stressful situation
Since then, I've become a Complete-est
One thing at a time
That's a good thing about Guilds.
They have give-away tables and anything I put there gets grabbed up by someone eager to finish it.
That person is happy and my stress level is reduced
It's a win win situation!!
Good luck and have Fun on your journey
Jan from Jacksonville ❤❤
You are just delightful! I've been in a sewing/quilting slump, but funny enough, I started sewing some zipper pouches, finishing them up. The thing that inspired me to get going again was strangely, the crochet blanket.....
I was sad to hear that someone had made you feel guilty about progress on your late nans quilt. I don't think it matters if you never finish it as your have her in your heart as you sew along and that in itself is a beautiful thing to experience even if in doing so you feel a little sad.
On a different topic I am in awe of all your WIP's. I started on the "Alice Caroline" sew-along after seeing you with the book and it being a bit intricate for me thought I would start a faster quilt to go with it. Gosh!!! what a struggle it has been for me to keep the two going; in fact failed at the first hurdle and just finished my fast project. I'm now going to have a go at the little houses quilt as maybe a small block project will be easier for me to pick up and put down. I'm afraid that in all things I am a "start and finish one project at a time person".
You are sew cute and I love watching your videos ❤
Fabulous WIP parade Rachel. You have some wonderful projects. Thanks for sharing.
Nans quilt looks awesome. Taking your time is the best way to go. Once your finished you will miss the touch of it in your hands.
I think you should create a quilt of whatever size quilt combining all of the mini blocks and it could be like a color wash!!!
I do love the tilda quilt as you go. I’d make a big bag from it.
That was exhausting! 🤣 I probably have as many.. I won’t lie!🇨🇦👍