tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post6958573707884357640..comments2024-03-18T08:56:24.403-04:00Comments on While They Snooze: My Second QuiltWhile They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-18946153271532681762015-04-03T00:34:50.518-04:002015-04-03T00:34:50.518-04:00Here's a suggestion: Use pages from discarded...Here's a suggestion: Use pages from discarded phone books as your block foundations. Recycling at its finest! I make lots of these String Blocks -- also teach Beginning Quilting and am amazed that a new beginner would post a tutorial. I'm succeeding at using up mountains of leftover scraps of fabric as I make more and more blocks. The only problem is that fellow quilters keep bringing their bags of scraps to me, and I can't turn them down. Three kid-size quilts down so far and a fourth, larger one pieced together but not yet sandwiched and quilted. Another thought: Wait until you've completed the quilting step to trim your batting and backing even with the quilt top. The quilting process can shift the layers around and you could end up with the backing drawn up more than the top. I'm sure you've learned a great deal since these first quilts, but you certainly got off to a good start.Darlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-36848069680748096692014-10-03T19:19:08.960-04:002014-10-03T19:19:08.960-04:00Really pretty and happy quilt. Really pretty and happy quilt. techno grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837484011269482163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-69440081126354687712014-09-02T15:26:53.823-04:002014-09-02T15:26:53.823-04:00Aww, thanks Penny! You made my day :) And yes, yo...Aww, thanks Penny! You made my day :) And yes, you can do it and no, it doesn't need to be perfect. I'm sure you'll do great! Share it with me when you're done. I wanna see.While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-19879992612256251622014-08-30T23:28:25.211-04:002014-08-30T23:28:25.211-04:00THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL YET! I love to sew, but ...THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL YET! I love to sew, but I am no professional. My little bit of knowledge comes from my mom working in a sewing factory when I was little. I am having my first grand baby a BOY and the Mom wants a vintage nautical themed quilt. Huh, I have sewed a lot of things but never a quilt. Thank you for making me feel I can do this. I love, love both quilts I've seen so far and as you said I feel I might get a bug for it once I get started. Thanks again. Now to find the themed material.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144292792790215184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-9058978517890315912014-05-22T11:24:06.780-04:002014-05-22T11:24:06.780-04:00You can cut all the strips with a scissors, it jus...You can cut all the strips with a scissors, it just might take a little longer. I would suggest stacking 3 or so layers of fabric and cutting 3 at a time. And no, your strips can be all the same width or varying widths. It doesn't matter. However, the wider the strips are, the less work it will be for you. :) And I don't know if taking the foot off your machine will work. The main thing with free motion quilting is putting the feed dogs down. The feed dogs are the metal gripper things that stick up from the base of your machine under where the needle comes down. They move the fabric from front to back when you are doing regular sewing. You don't want the machine to pull the fabric in any direction... you want to do the pulling. I hope that helps! Good luck! Let me know if you get stuck! :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-10882257450829761452014-05-21T18:26:54.156-04:002014-05-21T18:26:54.156-04:00I am living in Ecuador where the price of bedding ...I am living in Ecuador where the price of bedding is outrageous. I just bought a sewing machine last night and hope to start back at it. I have never done a quilt and hope to start one for a queen size bed (coverlet). This might sound crazy, how do you cut all the strips? Can't find a rotary cutter down here yet. And I noticed, that your strips were not all the same width, that doesn't matter? And lastly, can I just take the foot off my very simple machine and quilt it that way? Wish me luck in finding all the supplies needed. I live in a very small fishing village! but can't wait to start. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-83919452630654824952014-03-28T10:38:34.079-04:002014-03-28T10:38:34.079-04:00Great! I hope it comes across like that :) I'...Great! I hope it comes across like that :) I'm just a regular person figuring it out too so I hope I'm making sense. hahaWhile They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-69635331974273066162014-03-20T22:09:03.722-04:002014-03-20T22:09:03.722-04:00I am so inspired! I love your simple, no-nonsense ...I am so inspired! I love your simple, no-nonsense take on making a quilt-it's like sitting next to someone and being shown first-hand how you started out on this journey of making your first beautiful quilts! Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-83560541967817634652014-02-24T13:59:47.824-05:002014-02-24T13:59:47.824-05:00Hi Krystal. Really?!? That's so great to hear....Hi Krystal. Really?!? That's so great to hear. Honestly, most of the time I publish blog posts I assume the only people who read them are my friends I have forced to "follow" me and some family members who probably just skim the pictures. lol So it always takes me back when someone says I helped them learn something or inspired them to do something. Really cool! I'd "favorite" your comment if that was an option. haha You made my day. Thanks!!!While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-72003760467933261862014-02-17T12:55:10.124-05:002014-02-17T12:55:10.124-05:00You are the reason I started quilting! I did your...You are the reason I started quilting! I did your first one and have been hooked since. In the last month I have done 5 quilts! Thank you for your awesome tutorials and help!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895765355234170919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-25969025635661383132014-01-09T21:26:23.010-05:002014-01-09T21:26:23.010-05:00Hi Deby. I googled "how to sew a mitered quil...Hi Deby. I googled "how to sew a mitered quilt boarder" or something like that and then watched a couple you tube videos and read a few tutorials. Here's one quick video I found just now. http://www.fonsandporter.com/articles/mitered_borders_tips The boarders are 4 long strips of fabric. Not squares like the rest of the quilt. This was the first boarder I ever did and it came out pretty good. Don't be scared! Watch a few videos and give it a shot! :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-82816649694056855072014-01-03T09:03:16.336-05:002014-01-03T09:03:16.336-05:00Both of your quilts are absolutely gorgeous...I am...Both of your quilts are absolutely gorgeous...I am jealous!! I have had tons of fabric for years and just scared of messing it all up, but your tutorials have been extremely helpful and I'm ready to give it a try! I am wondering though what steps you went through to add the white border to the front of your quilt. Are they squares like the colored fabric or something else? Thank you!!Debynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-24553386494892543752013-12-20T08:25:56.695-05:002013-12-20T08:25:56.695-05:00Thanks! You're so sweet. :) Quilting isn't...Thanks! You're so sweet. :) Quilting isn't that hard. Just tedious and time consuming. But, I find repetitive things relaxing and do a little bit at a time. For the middle of the quilt you could use any sort of flat batting (a flat cottony fluffy sheet). Not the batting they stuff pillows with, but the kind they sell in flat rolls. If you can't find that, you could always use an old blanket! The point of the stuff you put in the middle is to give the quilt some substance and warmth I think. So, you could really just stick an old blanket in there and achieve the same thing if you're having trouble finding batting. Hope that helps!While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-8616495119525063272013-12-12T02:42:51.221-05:002013-12-12T02:42:51.221-05:00Hi! I just stumbled upon your blog and was hooked ...Hi! I just stumbled upon your blog and was hooked immediately. I just loved your quilts.. they really are very beautiful. I am from India and some of the items mentioned in your tutorial like fusiboo etc are not available here... so I guess I would be doing basting stitch with hand to hold all the layers together!! but could you suggest what to use as the central layer in the absence of fusiboo? <br />Although the very thought of taking up such a project terrifies me, but I have fallen irrevocably in love with your quilts and now I really want to make them (hope they turn out as good as yours). nlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-55186566961302092982013-12-11T08:52:46.007-05:002013-12-11T08:52:46.007-05:00Thanks! I think I like this one more too. I reall...Thanks! I think I like this one more too. I really like quilts with boarders. Give it a try! It certainly doesn't have to be perfect... mine isn't! :) While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-73436694853934514452013-12-07T19:38:01.290-05:002013-12-07T19:38:01.290-05:00You are so VERY clever. I like this one just as mu...You are so VERY clever. I like this one just as much (if not more) than the first one you did! I've sewn for years, but never attempted a quilt. As I said, you've convinced me!Rowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709033362509612728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-10519569749617967382013-11-08T08:34:51.186-05:002013-11-08T08:34:51.186-05:00Hi Tara! It's really not hard... just repetit...Hi Tara! It's really not hard... just repetitive. :) So find yourself a good TV show and go at it. I have mainly used quarters for my quilts. They are pre cut squares in the quilting section of Walmart or JoAnn's (or any fabric store). Usually $1 - $3 each. If I can't find a quarter I like, I get fabric cut from the bolts but I always stay in the quilting section. So I think that means always cotton (maybe ploy/cotton blend)? Think like cheap sheets material. Does that help? While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-67828144724946270812013-11-08T08:31:24.687-05:002013-11-08T08:31:24.687-05:00Hi Roseann! Well it took me forever to catch up on...Hi Roseann! Well it took me forever to catch up on comments but I finally made it here! :) I think that's a fantastic idea. I've always wanted to make something out of the baby outfits I can't part with and I also have my wedding dress collecting dust in a closet. If you don't have an attachment to it, what do you have to lose? I say go for it! You might have to back the dress with something stable if it's thin or slippery. But it should work.While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-52462319328392683612013-11-04T22:37:33.580-05:002013-11-04T22:37:33.580-05:00Omgoodness You make it look tooo simple!!!!!! I c...Omgoodness You make it look tooo simple!!!!!! I cant wait to try!!!<br /> Am very new to sewing just got my first machine at age 45, in response to not being able to find any curtains I liked and I (thought sheesh how hard can it be to sew your own..lol) They turned out pretty well.. sorry I digressed, my question is what kind of material do you use for your quilts? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265220157923385327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-30993310664065484172013-10-04T02:30:07.843-04:002013-10-04T02:30:07.843-04:00Love your quilts!!! first time on your blog here. ...Love your quilts!!! first time on your blog here. Have always wanted to make a quilt but scared I would make a mess and give up seems so intimidating but you made it seem so easy,may wanna try. I read somewhere a long time ago using wedding dress to make quilt for your kids(Im divorced) so no emotional value to me but I think my kids would like at least my oldest she is 26,my son is only 14 he has some years to go...lol. Figure for my daughter could make it girly,teal pink and animal prints,oh wedding dress is white with some lace and appliques. What do you think? Would appreciate any advice... Thanks Roseann in south Texasroseanna ysaguirrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-51450852269807062502013-09-20T08:50:09.658-04:002013-09-20T08:50:09.658-04:00Hi Brenna. Thanks so much! I have a Brother CS 60...Hi Brenna. Thanks so much! I have a Brother CS 6000i. Here's the link. I bought it from Walmart.com and I think I got free shipping. Good deal! It's worked well for almost 4 years now. Thanks!!!!<br />http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-Computerized-Sewing-Machine-CS6000I/4764726While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-59420110832315002132013-09-20T08:47:10.284-04:002013-09-20T08:47:10.284-04:00You just made my day Cathy! Thanks so much! I...You just made my day Cathy! Thanks so much! I'm pretty sure my neighbors think I'm crazy when I run around the yard taking pictures of blankets. hahahaha :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-30866899577223745202013-09-18T18:50:16.473-04:002013-09-18T18:50:16.473-04:00Wow that's beautiful! Awesome job!
I was wond...Wow that's beautiful! Awesome job! <br />I was wondering what type of sewing machine you had ? <br /><br />-Breanna Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-50524779410917000772013-09-17T13:06:23.307-04:002013-09-17T13:06:23.307-04:00Love the tutorial and quilts, but I gotta say that...Love the tutorial and quilts, but I gotta say that your photography is AWESOME!!!! I just loved it!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400526182056341453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-49190743524504555112013-09-17T09:10:44.873-04:002013-09-17T09:10:44.873-04:00First of all... I was just telling my husband that...First of all... I was just telling my husband that for our next big trip I want to visit Scotland. So that jumped out at me right away and I'm already jealous. haha Thanks for the compliments! The first one I made was baby sized too. This one is slightly bigger. The process didn't change at all... just more time. You can do it! :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.com