I work from home on the computer and my puppy has her own chair in my office/craft room and she is in it or in my lap all day long. I got her and she fit in the palm of my hand and she is 3 now. She is a long hair chihuahua. I tell everyone she is my soul puppy.
This is great!! I have been on TH-cam all afternoon searching for something like this! I love your reminders of how this is supposed to be fun! As a perfectionist I tend to forget the fun aspect & try to perfect every detail!! You are amazing! Thank you! 6:45
LOL....When I first starting quilting, my cat was just as helpful. I used to hand quilt all of my tops and the cat used to sit on top of the top while I quilted. Love that I got to relive those memories with this video. Thank you. :)
I love all your videos!! I love the kitty in the video I have my puppy with me in my room. They really are a part of the family. Pets are the greatest gift from God along with children.
I enjoyed watching your video. When you moved your kitty out of the way of your machine, and he came back and made himself comfortable right on the sewing machine was SO CUTE. My kitty follows me everywhere too 🐈
i love your TH-cam clips and the fact that you aren't a perfectionist but your projects always turn out looking absolutely fabulous! You've inspired me to have a go at quilting - I was always put off by how complicated it looked and how accurate I assumed you needed to be! Now there's no pressure 😁.
Love this quilting pattern, I sewed 6 placemats together; next plan is to sew a runner together to fit in front of the fireplace ( weird😅 ❤dimension):Enjoy your teaching style, have to smile along with you. Your cats help lighten the mood. Please keep posting
I got to say that you are a lot more adventurous than me. I find the quilt as you go from the video's I've seen would be a challenge for me. That's just me though with all my health issues. As for your cat it is letting you know how much he loves you and wants to be with you. I have two cats like that and they are both rescue's. They are in need of a lot of attention and love, and of course I give it. They both like very much to sleep while I am quilting and sewing. So, I understand your cat wanting the same thing. It was sort of funny to watch your cat trying so hard to get your attention while you are trying to make a video. Great job through it all!
Peanut & Oliver are absolutely the sweetest, my oliver aka Ollie is so like Peanut, until I moved his carpet tree stand beside my sew tabletop. No more clips & fabric strips scattered on floor., thought I had him tricked but now he lays on the top level & swipes while the spool unravels…lol I like easy comfortable ways of quilting videos. Enjoy your 🐾🐾 luv them
I love the cat and it did not interfere with your instructions at all. If my old cat wasn't in heaven I would swear you stole her. Cats and quilts go together perfectly.
I've just watched this video. I love your down to earth style and you have your cat be part of it all.🎉😊😅 I am looking to sew after twenty years of living life. And my two cats are so supportive 💕 💖 💗 ❤
I love your video and what you’ve so graciously shared with us. And I love your kitty. I too am an “enabler,“ and it makes me happy. Isn’t it wonderful that we can do whatever we want to in our sewing rooms! I actually took one of the drawers in my sewing cabinet and it became my teacup Yorkies “private suite!” he was as well behaved, groomed, and the best company ever! He was probably a better quilter than I am!🤗💝🤪
Oh - I just love Yorkies - they have such personalities. :-). I wonder if Gracie would sleep in a drawer? I might have to try that. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story. April
I recently bought a Babylock Cascade, and I am trying quilting placemats, table runners and wall hangings. I loved your instructions. AND, I loved the kitty too. I have three kitties.
Last week I bought a baby lock allegro. It wouldn’t sew for jamming up and had to box it up and send a brand new machine to be fixed. A brand new $1300.00 machine had to be fixed, not happy.
I wish you would link this video to the others that show finishing the quilt. It would help a lot. I finally found part 2 but not part 3 where you actually show quilting.
What is it about cats that starts them off when the patch work comes out ? I have 2, and they come running to get in my way when I get the material and sewing machine out.
I remember this - I used to sew with cats. They always wanted to be in the middle. My dogs are too big for that, so they come over and want attention, but are not actually on the sewing machine!
One more thing…. I have always been told that you can get blood out of fabric, if the person whose blood it is spits on the fabric. How do you get the cat to spit on the fabric???
I just love how your cat, Peanut, was rubbing her face while you were talking. She was saying, "You have 2 hands that are not being used. Stroke me, NOW! My cats do the same but I love cats more than anything. That said, I love your way of teaching, you are entertaining and really inspire me to try quilt as you go. Thank you 😊
When I press the seams open, I first finger press and put little dots of Elmer's School Glue to hold it down better right before I iron the seams open.
Holy smokes! I thought that was my cat! They look identical. If her tail had been missing...I would have to interrogate my Bobby Cat. Thank you for the video and the freak out 😅
OMG. How do I figure out how to move my foot over 3/8ths of an inch. LOL. Seriously though, how Would I move my foot 3/8ths of an inch. I would like to try another with the jelly roll strips. :-). But more importantly thank you for watching and your suggestion. April
@@aprilscraftroom The faceplate on your machine should have markings. Some are metric so I would just choose one and use it. As long as you are consistent there shouldn't be a problem.
@@robinpoetz5754 I was thinking I would need to move my needle in order to continue to line up the edge of my foot. I hope that makes sense. Or not. LOL. :-) April
Can someone tell me where the term JELLY ROLL came from my mom quilted all her life. Passed away 17 years ago at 89. I grew up watching her quilt. Never heard the praise jelly roll. Can’t figure this one out.
It was a marketing ploy by Moda Fabrics. When pre-cuts came out, first was fat quarters. Then Moda released 10” squares and named them Layer Cakes. Then the Jelly Rolls 2 1/2” rolls of fabric, full with of fabric. Charm Squares were 5” squares and mini charms were 2 1/2” squares.
Your cat is as irritating as my cat: he always wakes up when I am trying to cut or sew something; he then either wants food, to go outside to the loo, or just to mither me. But who would be without them! Great video. Thank you!
Here is the second part of that video on adding a border: th-cam.com/video/ZVgUaSHDUl4/w-d-xo.html Then adding batting and backing using my method of QAYG: th-cam.com/video/OwSERwsoXFQ/w-d-xo.html And how I straight line quilted it: th-cam.com/video/KjxVnLsraao/w-d-xo.html Hopefully that gives you what you need. Thank you for watching. April
April love your videos, did you do a video showing how to put all together with backing? i could not find it if you did, i am a beginner and would really love to try this method start to finish. Thank you
I did do a video showing how I made the backing and put together the quilt sandwich here: th-cam.com/video/OwSERwsoXFQ/w-d-xo.html. And then how I straight line quilted it here: th-cam.com/video/KjxVnLsraao/w-d-xo.html. Hope these help. Thank you for watching and commenting. April
![QUILT AS YOU GO WITH 2.5 INCH STRIPS (Jelly Rolls): Part 2 [fun quilt idea]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZrUbzT8fT9c/mqdefault.jpg)
Omg you are teaching me so much. I would like to see the finished product. Thank you for your program I have it on every day❤
I am actually working on a showcase
I have so many done just putting the binding on it
You’re so lucky to have your cat. You would misss her so much if she weren’t there. She’s a gift
Absolutely!!! I love animals in general
You should see all the deer we feed
I’ll have to put a video up
It’s crazy
Lol
April
Love love your supervisor. They test your patience.
Yes they do. LOL. I work from home now and she is planted in my lap like that is where she belongs.
April
I work from home on the computer and my puppy has her own chair in my office/craft room and she is in it or in my lap all day long. I got her and she fit in the palm of my hand and she is 3 now. She is a long hair chihuahua. I tell everyone she is my soul puppy.
Glad I'm not the only one with 4 legged pests/helpers🥰
Lol
Thanks for the pattern and I absolutely love the kitty!! Makes me smile!!
Thank you! 😊
This is great!! I have been on TH-cam all afternoon searching for something like this! I love your reminders of how this is supposed to be fun! As a perfectionist I tend to forget the fun aspect & try to perfect every detail!! You are amazing! Thank you! 6:45
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much & thanks for watching my channel ❤️
I’m a new at quilting and sewing but you inspire me and have taught me things love you channel thanks and I appreciate you
Yay
Thank you so much for the kind words!!!
April
Thank u for that video I think I will try that instead doing a log cabin quilt
Have fun!
I am so glad I am not alone with a cat who loves to quilt too !! xxx loved your blocks April xx thanks for sharing with us xx
You are so welcome ...
Thank you for watching ... :)
APRIL
LOL....When I first starting quilting, my cat was just as helpful. I used to hand quilt all of my tops and the cat used to sit on top of the top while I quilted. Love that I got to relive those memories with this video. Thank you. :)
Yep. They sure are ‘helpful’ aren’t they. LOL. Thank you for watching and commenting.
April
I love all your videos!! I love the kitty in the video I have my puppy with me in my room. They really are a part of the family. Pets are the greatest gift from God along with children.
Yes they are!
I enjoyed watching your video.
When you moved your kitty out of the way of your machine, and he came back and made himself comfortable right on the sewing machine was SO CUTE. My kitty follows me everywhere too 🐈
They are making sure they get attention
Lol
April
i love your TH-cam clips and the fact that you aren't a perfectionist but your projects always turn out looking absolutely fabulous! You've inspired me to have a go at quilting - I was always put off by how complicated it looked and how accurate I assumed you needed to be! Now there's no pressure 😁.
Thank you so much!
I appreciate you watching .. good luck on your quilts / I know you can do it
--- April
Love this quilting pattern, I sewed 6 placemats together; next plan is to sew a runner together to fit in front of the fireplace ( weird😅 ❤dimension):Enjoy your teaching style, have to smile along with you. Your cats help lighten the mood. Please keep posting
Thank you so much!
AND
Thanks for watching my channel!
Awww he is purring... I think the cat is your quilting supervision overlooker to make sure the quilt is cuddle worthy.
I agree
I got to say that you are a lot more adventurous than me. I find the quilt as you go from the video's I've seen would be a challenge for me. That's just me though with all my health issues. As for your cat it is letting you know how much he loves you and wants to be with you. I have two cats like that and they are both rescue's. They are in need of a lot of attention and love, and of course I give it. They both like very much to sleep while I am quilting and sewing. So, I understand your cat wanting the same thing. It was sort of funny to watch your cat trying so hard to get your attention while you are trying to make a video. Great job through it all!
Thank you 😍
LOVE your cat! I had a cat that did the same thing while I sewed & it makes me miss him.
aww ... time to get another one ... I have two ... they drive me crazy .. but I love them so much!
Thanks for watching!
April
I love your cat. My guy loves it when I use up jelly rolls too.
lol
they are so curious
thanks for watching
April
i love your videos. i am learning so much. I am 50 I havent EVER quilted but i am going to give it a try. thank you for all your videos
Peanut & Oliver are absolutely the sweetest, my oliver aka Ollie is so like Peanut, until I moved his carpet tree stand beside my sew tabletop. No more clips & fabric strips scattered on floor., thought I had him tricked but now he lays on the top level & swipes while the spool unravels…lol I like easy comfortable ways of quilting videos. Enjoy your 🐾🐾 luv them
aww... that is so sweet!
Thanks for sharing that with me!
April
I have a cat that looks exactly like yours. Enjoy your videos. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
This would make a really cool rag quilt. So easy and little to no cutting. O.M.G. Gotta try it.
absolutely!
I think it would be so pretty!
Good Luck!
April
I love the cat 🐈 my fur babies are nosy and always in the middle of everything I do ❤️
LOL ...
The cats into everything .. the dogs barking ... the struggle is real... LOL
Thanks for watching!
April
Thanks for tutorial of quilting with a cat. I absolutely needed this. Beautiful quilt too. 😹😻😹
Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching my channel!
April
I really love your videos. You have the best attitude of no fear and let’s learn something! Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that!
I love the cat and it did not interfere with your instructions at all. If my old cat wasn't in heaven I would swear you stole her. Cats and quilts go together perfectly.
I just love my fur babies. And I agree cats and quilts go well together. Thank you for watching.
April
I've just watched this video. I love your down to earth style and you have your cat be part of it all.🎉😊😅 I am looking to sew after twenty years of living life. And my two cats are so supportive 💕 💖 💗 ❤
Love it!
Thank you so much for watching!!!
April
I love the way you explain how to make everything you do 😊❤
Thank you! 😊
New to this. How do you keep from getting puckers or wrinkles when you sew two pieces together?
Push the fabric to the needle instead of making the fabric do it on its own thru the sewing machine
I love your extremely studious student!! What a purrfectly awesome student!😻🤗🦩
She is a mess. LOL. She does look like she is paying attention doesn't she? Thank you so much for watching. :-)
April
Love seeing your kitty in the video!!
Thank you. Peanut loves the spotlight. ;-)
April
The kitty wants to "help" you sew 😂, So cute!!
He is a mess!
Thanks for watching
April
I love your cat so much! 😂
AWWW ... I do too!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching my channel!
Love this! Love your videos! Love Peanut!
Hugs for watching and commenting. 😊
April
I love your machine! The opening looks huge compared to my Bernina (which I do not love)!!!
I do love my machine too!
I’m sorry about your machine 😢
Thanks for Watching
April
I love your video and what you’ve so graciously shared with us. And I love your kitty. I too am an “enabler,“ and it makes me happy. Isn’t it wonderful that we can do whatever we want to in our sewing rooms! I actually took one of the drawers in my sewing cabinet and it became my teacup Yorkies “private suite!” he was as well behaved, groomed, and the best company ever! He was probably a better quilter than I am!🤗💝🤪
Oh - I just love Yorkies - they have such personalities. :-). I wonder if Gracie would sleep in a drawer? I might have to try that. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story.
April
I love Peanut hanging out with you while you work. My cat does the same thing!
Thank you ... she is my helper!
LOL
April
You are such a pleasure to watch. And, I love your kitties.
Thank you
Peanut looks like my cat Andi that had years ago! So cute!
Thank you so much--- Peanut was a great kitty ... and thank you so much for watching my channel!
I recently bought a Babylock Cascade, and I am trying quilting placemats, table runners and wall hangings. I loved your instructions. AND, I loved the kitty too. I have three kitties.
Thank you! 😊
Thank you for watching!
April
Last week I bought a baby lock allegro. It wouldn’t sew for jamming up and had to box it up and send a brand new machine to be fixed. A brand new $1300.00 machine had to be fixed, not happy.
I like your quilt inspector.
She is a tough old bird. Thank you for watching.
April
Love your torti kitty! Looking forward to seeing your finished quilt
Thank you! 🤗
April
Very nice technique. Great video. The cat was a bonus! ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Love listening to Peanut purr. ❤️
Awww
Thank you
😃
Hi April. This looks fun and relaxing for sure. I just got all my scraps organized so I think this is in my near future. Lol
that is awesome!
April
Real pretty fabric.
I agree!
Thank you so much!
April
Love watching you and seeing your kitties, mine are always doing the same thing when im sewing! Always enjoy your videos. Thank you!
Thank you! 😊
April
I love to hear a cat purring. So relaxing…
It really is!
I love your kitty!
Peanut ... she is a camera hog!
LOL
thanks for watching!
April
What’s is the best batting to use for the quilt as you go. Maybe I need to try that
80 cotton / 20 poly. I order from Amazon or buy from Walmart - see description I’ve linked it❤️
I have a quilting buddy too. Good to see your video.
I love it!
I sure miss life with purr babies! 😉😁
They are alot of company ...
Thanks for watching!
April
I am going to try this method. I like how it works
Love the kitty help.
OH yes ... the kitties around here love to help!
Thanks for watching!
April
The kitty is hilarious!
Thank you. Peanut is definitely unique. :-)
April
Hola April, where can I find Part 2 of your QAYG for this video showing how you apply the Backing? Gracias! 😊
Coming soon!
I have a quilt top of quilt as you go but now to do the backing but having a issue how
Thank you for your comment
I will add this to my to do and try to explain how I do it
Thanks for watching
April
I wish you would link this video to the others that show finishing the quilt. It would help a lot. I finally found part 2 but not part 3 where you actually show quilting.
@Jackie Howell - you are right - I will do that. :-). Thank you for watching.
Part 3: th-cam.com/video/NGH2bm40OB0/w-d-xo.html
April
Just so( sew?) You know-
You ARE my soul sister!😃
My You tube friend.
Aww - thank you. :-). That is so kind.
April
I'm so glad I found your channel. I love your easy style. Thanks so much. 🌻🌻🌻
I am so glad you found my channel, too! Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀
April
Love the cat!!! hahaha. I have the same problem with mine.
The kitties rule at my house! -- at least in my sewing room
Lol
Love the cat lol😂😂😂😂
Me too!
Thank you so much for watching my channel!
April
Apparently, kitty loved the first two jelly rolls better than your choice, lol. They had its full attention, hilarious, stole the show, ha.
Agreed! LOL
Thanks for watching!
April
I would love to see the finished result of what it looked like when you joined the blocks together. Do you have a video showing that?
it is on the list to do...
Thank you for watching!
April
What is it about cats that starts them off when the patch work comes out ? I have 2, and they come running to get in my way when I get the material and sewing machine out.
I know, right!!!
Thank you for watching Gail!
--- April
Love the Gato
Thank you
April
Love your cat!❤
APRIL!!! I loved this video. Can’t wait to see part 2. Great job sweetheart!
Thank you so much 🤗
April
I remember this - I used to sew with cats. They always wanted to be in the middle. My dogs are too big for that, so they come over and want attention, but are not actually on the sewing machine!
One more thing…. I have always been told that you can get blood out of fabric, if the person whose blood it is spits on the fabric. How do you get the cat to spit on the fabric???
❤️
So how many jellyrolls and how much batting to get for a queen quilt?
send me an email and I will see if I can look it up and try to help you ... aprilscraftroom@gmail.com
Silly kitty. I like that quilt as you go. I have a partial jelly roll, that would be perf!
Cool. Let me know how it turns out. Thank you for watching and commenting.
April
I just love how your cat, Peanut, was rubbing her face while you were talking. She was saying, "You have 2 hands that are not being used. Stroke me, NOW! My cats do the same but I love cats more than anything. That said, I love your way of teaching, you are entertaining and really inspire me to try quilt as you go. Thank you 😊
🐱
Love the 🐈
Thank you😀
April
Wow… first time actually seeing the process to get a (simple block)
When my dog does what your cat does. In your way, she wants my attention.
My cats think they are Utube stars!
LOL
Thanks for watching
April
Super cute
Thank you!
Seus Trabalhos SÃO LINDOS !!!❤👏🙏⚘
Thank you!
April
When I press the seams open, I first finger press and put little dots of Elmer's School Glue to hold it down better right before I iron the seams open.
Holy smokes! I thought that was my cat! They look identical. If her tail had been missing...I would have to interrogate my Bobby Cat. Thank you for the video and the freak out 😅
LOL ... that is peanut ... she is an awesome kitty~
Thanks for watching
April
Great quilt tutorial. Great 😺. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
--April
❤ love this
Thank you and thanks for watching my channel ❤️ April
If you increased your seam allowance to 3/8 it would be easier to press open. Nice quilt. Loved Peanut
OMG. How do I figure out how to move my foot over 3/8ths of an inch. LOL. Seriously though, how Would I move my foot 3/8ths of an inch. I would like to try another with the jelly roll strips. :-). But more importantly thank you for watching and your suggestion.
April
@@aprilscraftroom The faceplate on your machine should have markings. Some are metric so I would just choose one and use it. As long as you are consistent there shouldn't be a problem.
@@aprilscraftroom Move your needle position?
@@lindamattson6281 Okay so 1/4 is 2/8th's and so 3/8's would be 1/8" wider seam allowance. ok. :-). I think.
April
@@robinpoetz5754 I was thinking I would need to move my needle in order to continue to line up the edge of my foot. I hope that makes sense. Or not. LOL. :-)
April
Do you have a link to the kind of batting you like for this project?
Can someone tell me where the term JELLY ROLL came from my mom quilted all her life. Passed away 17 years ago at 89. I grew up watching her quilt. Never heard the praise jelly roll. Can’t figure this one out.
It was a marketing ploy by Moda Fabrics. When pre-cuts came out, first was fat quarters. Then Moda released 10” squares and named them Layer Cakes. Then the Jelly Rolls 2 1/2” rolls of fabric, full with of fabric. Charm Squares were 5” squares and mini charms were 2 1/2” squares.
I miss your intro of the sparkles and Ty our craft room.
Love this i know what im gonna do next
YAY!
April
What sewing machine do you have?
Love your quilt kitty best I have ever seen ❤️
Hi Lorraine
Thank you for your kind words!
Thanks for watching my videos!
April
Your cat is as irritating as my cat: he always wakes up when I am trying to cut or sew something; he then either wants food, to go outside to the loo, or just to mither me. But who would be without them! Great video. Thank you!
Vcs SÃO Maravilhosas !!! ❤😻❤😻❤😻⚘⚘⚘⚘
Thank you
April
Do you ever do any quilts with smaller pieces?
Not many
But I have been trying to make myself go smaller
@@aprilscraftroom gotcha. Well I love your videos
Where did you get your mat?
Hi Julieta
the cutting mat I use is from Joann Fabrics --- is that the mat you are asking about?
April
Your cat is so sweet she's beautiful
Thank you. :-). I agree, but I am biased. LOL
April
I LOVE this style quilt!!!! Do you have a picture of the finished quilt?
I do somewhere. Check this video where I show quilting it: th-cam.com/video/KjxVnLsraao/w-d-xo.html. Thank you for watching.
April
@@aprilscraftroom I love watching your videos !!! 💕
My cat is my biggest fan, too.
Love it
APril
Where can I find the other half of this video?
Here is the second part of that video on adding a border:
th-cam.com/video/ZVgUaSHDUl4/w-d-xo.html
Then adding batting and backing using my method of QAYG:
th-cam.com/video/OwSERwsoXFQ/w-d-xo.html
And how I straight line quilted it:
th-cam.com/video/KjxVnLsraao/w-d-xo.html
Hopefully that gives you what you need. Thank you for watching.
April
I want to try how many strips do you need to make a quilt
you really can add / subtract as many strips as you want .. depends on how big / little you wan the quilt
-- April
@@aprilscraftroom thank you… I have gone back to some of your beginning videos… you make it so easy to understand
@@aprilscraftroom thank you
April love your videos, did you do a video showing how to put all together with backing? i could not find it if you did, i am a beginner and would really love to try this method start to finish. Thank you
I did do a video showing how I made the backing and put together the quilt sandwich here: th-cam.com/video/OwSERwsoXFQ/w-d-xo.html. And then how I straight line quilted it here: th-cam.com/video/KjxVnLsraao/w-d-xo.html. Hope these help. Thank you for watching and commenting.
April
I love the cat -- just like my two who are usually sitting at my feet or in my seat.....
They do try to ‘help’. LOL
I’ve got that same sewing machine!! Love it!!!
It is a good one! Thank you for watching and commenting.
April