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@darlinechambers2403 5 күн бұрын
Love this. Hope I can make some for gifts!
@katehenry2718 12 күн бұрын
How do we follow that advice>.... download only from trusted source. HOw can you tell which is and which isn't. New has no idea. OLD has no idea.
@ThimbleStorm 11 күн бұрын
Good question. This is entirely subjective and up to each persons own judgement. I personally don't download from any sort of personal blog, random links on discussion boards, or any businesses I'm unfamiliar with. I will download from businesses that are well known to me or the general quilting community. If you're unsure about a source, that means they are not a "trusted source". Though in the future with more hands on knowledge and experience they may later become a trusted source. A good rule of thumb is: Don't download from anyone you wouldn't trust with your credit card information.
@GloriaHasberry 17 күн бұрын
Great techniques and excellent results 👏!
@cjtheisen5124 19 күн бұрын
As a first timer, I think just getting in a big show would be prize enough! Good luck and keep us posted. ( I see that you are a fan or Outlander and Persuasion. Excellent!)
@ThimbleStorm 18 күн бұрын
You're right about the show being the prize! I don't think it's likely that I'd be accepted because the acceptance rate is low, but I think it could be a great way to challenge myself and try new things. P.S. I think you might be the only one who caught the references!❤️
@happynessdesigns 23 күн бұрын
For straight line quilting, I’m rather a fan of using a line of masking tape for the first/master line in each direction (e.g. one line from top to bottom, or one line from top left to bottom right). Then sew along the length of the tape. Then pull off the tape. Then use the guide on my foot to sew each 3-or-whatever inches apart. Do the entire quilt in that direction. Then once complete in that direction, I place another initial line of tape in the opposite direction, sew along the tape, pull the tape, and use the guide on my foot to sew every 3 inches apart. Using masking tape for that one initial master line is cheap and easy and there is absolutely zero chance that I can have any sort of staining on the quilt top that chalk and pens and things can leave behind. I’m soooo paranoid that I will ruin 10 hours of piece work with some marking pen 😂
@ThimbleStorm 21 күн бұрын
That is such a great option! Thanks for sharing. I've never used masking tape in that way, but now I'm going to add it to my "to do" list!
@jeannesnodgrass8073 24 күн бұрын
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@Carol_Sews 25 күн бұрын
Question: Did you print the labels you are showing on an inkjet printer? I have never entered a quilt into any show or competition, but I have listened to KZbinrs who have offered bits of wisdom. 1. Don’t enter expecting to win; enter for the experience and what you can learn from it. Judges comments could tell you how to improve your quilts 2. Consider entering a non-juried show for the excitement of seeing your quilt hanging with others. 3. Maybe this should have been number 1 on my list. “Read the Rules.” There seem to be many rules, and they vary from show to show. For instance, learn the categories so that you don’t enter your quilt into the wrong one. Some shows will move your quilt to the correct category, and other shows will just exclude it from judging. Have you seen the KZbin channel TheCatBird Quilts? She entered a quilt into QuiltCon and had it accepted. I couldn’t find a playlist for the videos about her quilt, but I found the videos “On My Sewing Table” from October 2023 and “Quilt Stories.” I think she had other videos about the quilt too. Those videos may be helpful to you. Karen Brown of Just Get It Done Quilts interviewed Brandy Maslowski on a Karen’s Quilt Circle show called Let’s Talk About Quilt Judging a couple years ago. You might hear something on that to help you. Off Kilter Crafter Ian did a KZbin video called Tips, Tricks and Lessons for Entering Quilt Shows 8 months ago. He enters many shows - and wins. There are lots of videos about making hanging sleeves. Again, be sure to follow the quilt show’s sleeve guidelines. There are a number of ways that shows hang quilts and some may require larger sleeves than others. Hope these ideas help you.
@jeannesnodgrass8073 24 күн бұрын
Great advice!💕
@ThimbleStorm 21 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the advice and recommendations! I'm going to look up the videos you suggested and make a quilt show playlist I can refer back to. I'm also going to pin this comment so it's easy to find for other quilters. Thank you, thank you, thank you!❤️
@beverlymartin1414 25 күн бұрын
Hello, just poped in, You featured you. I quilt- but know zip on Quiltcom? Google it?..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@jeannesnodgrass8073 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the lesson!💕
@ThimbleStorm 28 күн бұрын
You're very welcome! 😊
@LorraineWeyand Ай бұрын
I found this video to be very helpful to me. I could not believe how many tools I needed to baste my quilt. This seems easier.
@elizabethannwest646 Ай бұрын
This is the best instructional vid of all. Thanks for the video you covered all the bases😊
@ThimbleStorm 28 күн бұрын
Basting used to be a big problem area for me when I first started quilting. Everyone seemed to think that you had to do the whole thing on the floor. I hated it. It wrecked my back and my quilt sandwich always came out lumpy.
@charlottebruce4387 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@christinareichert2865 Ай бұрын
This is a great example how to hand baste and manage a large quilt. Love the mini version view then the large version view.
@spkn2u Ай бұрын
I love the way you fold those what a great idea. I have fabric I don't even know what to do with anymore. Keep saying I will use up all I have before getting more but them I see prettier fabric and be a sucker for them and but them. Hehehe. I believe you will end up just throwing those in a box or you're going to be all day then it will be time for you to move.
@Grayfulgracious Ай бұрын
Thanks for the information. I learned a lot for your video.
@ThimbleStorm Ай бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful! Happy quilting! ❤️
@SpeakTruthBeKind Ай бұрын
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@Carol_Sews Ай бұрын
Nice introduction to quilting a quilt. I often use the serpentine (wave) stitch instead of a straight line on my 9 mm width stitch machine. It camouflages times when I stray from a drawn line, and it works well in place of stitching in the ditch around quilt blocks. I have found that I favor diagonal grids over horizontal/vertical grids. Whenever the fabric color and pattern allows, I mark with a hera marker after I have made my quilt sandwich.
@ThimbleStorm Ай бұрын
I've seen Emily Dennis use the serpentine stitch for her quilting and I love it. The texture is amazing! I was disappointed to see that my machine has a wavy stitch but it looks nothing like the stitch that she uses. I prefer a diagonal grid too, but a horizontal grid is so beginner friendly.
@Carol_Sews Ай бұрын
@ I have found that by manipulating the stitch width and length of my serpentine stitch, I can get many different looks with my Bernina 570 QE. On my Bernina aurora 440, I can manipulate the length, width, and balance of a multipurpose zigzag stitch to get a serpentine look. The 440 is only a 5 mm machine, so I can’t make the stitches as wide, but I rarely make the widest possible serpentine stitches on any project. The Bernina walking foot only allows for a 5.5 mm wide stitch, so to quilt a wider serpentine stitch, I must rely on the dual feed mechanism. That’s not an ideal situation, but using basting spray helps some.
@sassieanne 2 ай бұрын
Wow, Thank you for sharing I'm fairly new to quilting and appreciate the tips and suggestions.
@dianepetrichor3531 2 ай бұрын
I agree with others who encourage you to believe in yourself and give yourself credit. You're a *very* talented quilter, crafter, designer, teacher. I love watching how you teach and encourage others, from beginners to veteran quilters. And your voice is *so* warm and encouraging and approachable. I don't believe in "manifesting" things by speaking them, but I know we listen to ourselves when we tell ourselves that we're good enough. And sometimes be begin to believe the negative things we hear. Don't be your own worst critic. Remember - "Comparison Is the Thief of Joy"!
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
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@jennystrahley927 2 ай бұрын
Very cute! Love the background!
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
I love the background too! I used it on the nine patch quilt I made earlier this year and I had a bunch left over. I love a gold accent on my fabric, I can't help myself!
@cjtheisen5124 2 ай бұрын
Wow! Lots of great ideas! My only disagreement is that I find Creative Grids rulers the best. I am left-handed and they have numbers & lines in both black and white, going in opposite directions so I can use it easily. Also the white lines show up on dark fabric. Thanks for the ideas.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
I plan on sending this list to any family members who want to know what I want for Christmas. 😊 I like the white and black writing on creative grids rulers, too. I just have one little square up ruler, but I found it very helpful. But for me it's all about how well the ruler grips the fabric. ❤️
@lisaallen9310 2 ай бұрын
That was so fun. I want it all! I put the magic puzzle on my wish list. That looks like fun.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
I literally bought a new magic puzzle for my nephew's birthday and it arrived within hours of ordering it on Amazon. I was shocked!
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
I really meant to make this a very short video, but it got away from me. 😳 I’m going to add some chapters here so you can skip around a little if you want. Or you could skip the video and go right to the video description. ❤ Hope this helps! ❤ 00:00 Intro 01:02 Ruler Stuff 03:40 Small Tools / Supplies 05:37 Pain Saving Tools 06:37 Reading Material 08:20 Lighting 09:18 Quilt Displays 10:43 Quilt T Shirts 11:50 Quilt Puzzles & Mystery Puzzle 12:58 Quilt Kits 15:33 Quilt Design Software 16:52 Silver Thimbles 17:46 Sewing Machines 18:28 Local Ideas
@janfusco80 2 ай бұрын
Nice test. I use gray for piecing unless all fabrics are cream or white. I have been quilting for 50+ years and once I found monofilament thread, that is all I use for quilting. I have the dark and clear and have never had any problems with breakage. You just can’t hold a hot iron to the quilt for a long period of time,not that you would ever do that.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Interesting! How does monofilament hold up with repeated washings? Or do you only use it for wall hangings and things that won't get washed?
@janfusco80 2 ай бұрын
@ most of my things are wall hangings but I have washed some with no problems.
@danielbecker9836 2 ай бұрын
I've been doing this for years. The best disappearing thread is 100wt Poly Wonderfil. Usually white or off white will do the trick since most background is light. DON'T OVER THINK IT - 100 wt. Wonderfil is the way to go when you don't want the threat to show
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Honestly... I had no idea that there was 100wt thread! Does it break easily? I'm not even sure if my local quilt shops carry it because I've never known to ask for it. Thanks for the tip!
@marieanne2680 2 ай бұрын
I like to use a variegated thread with the colours of the quilt as much as possible. I really like the KIng Tut variegated threads.
@kathrynsvendsen8319 2 ай бұрын
If I wanted the quilting to be less noticeable on this quilt I think I would have tried a light pink colour
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Your right, pink would have blended nicely. But I'm trying to figure out one or two go-to colors that I can use on everything, because I'm lazy. 😊
@erte001 2 ай бұрын
I use Omni by Superior and the color that blends well with both dark and light fabrics is called Goose. I use that when I have a quilt with high contrasting fabrics.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Oh, interesting, I was expecting a grey color, but it's a little more taupe-ish. I'm going to add it to the description of this video so future viewers can take a look!
@beckypetersen2680 2 ай бұрын
On this one, I'd use pale pink. Maybe it's my old eyes, but I see very little difference in the three on this top. With a quilt top of these colors if you want it to disappear, just use something one shade darker than the fabric that is the majority and the it will only disappear where it is on the fabric of that color.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, the effect is very subtle. Disappointingly so. I was hoping for a bigger difference based on what I had read in the quilting discussion group. I agree a pink would work really well here, but I'm looking for one or two colors that I can use for everything because I'm lazy. I probably won't ever find that "perfect" color, but so far I'm enjoying the search!❤️
@courtneykephart8921 2 ай бұрын
I'm still an Uber newbie but I saw a video that someone uses celery colored thread and I have been using that and it's great
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Interesting! Is it a very saturated bright celery or more of a muted pale celery?
@aliwilson4130 2 ай бұрын
Uhm, the seam guide, is it just a piece of tape or does it have like a ledge? Where are you supposed to look while sewing, at the needle or your hands, or past the needle? How does the fabric stay together if you don’t backstitch? When you chain sew, how are you not attaching the first pair to the second pair, how did you get the space between?
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Seam Guide: The seam guide I use has a bit of a ledge (maybe around a 1/4 inch, not sure). If you're making your own seam guide from painters tape or masking tape I would recommend a similar height. I like that I can bump my fabric up to the ledge because I don't have to constantly monitor the edge of my fabric. Where to look: When I sew I don't just look at one place. If I sew and look only at the needle I get a little hypnotized and zone out. 😅 If I'm sewing directly on a line I'll look at the needle more often, but mostly my eyes are roaming around. I'm making sure the fabric is feeding correctly. I'm making sure my fabric is not becoming misaligned. I'm also making sure that my fabric is touching my seam guide. If I'm using pins or clips I'm making sure they don't get in the way and I don't sew over the pins. It sounds like a lot of things to pay attention to all at once, especially when you're a new quilter. That's why I suggest new quilters sew slowly until they get more comfortable with the process. Why no backstitch: When you sew two blocks together, finishing the raw edges, you're also securing your line of stitches. If you're more comfortable backstitching, go ahead. There are no right or wrong ways to sew. Backstitches might just come with some extra challenges down the line. Chain Sewing: When you chain sew you don't take your foot off the pedal until you've stitched passed the edge of the fabric, creating a little chain of stitches that go past the edge of the fabric. This will result in a pretty tight chain, not much of a gap between your pieces. If you want more of a gap you could lift your presser foot and pull your piece forward by hand, get your next piece ready, put the presser foot down, and continue sewing. I chain stitch both ways. ❤️ I hope this was helpful! Thanks for watching! ❤️
@aliwilson4130 2 ай бұрын
This is so helpful!
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! There are tons of fun notions out there for sewing and quilting, but I wanted to boil it down to the most important tools for new quilters so they wouldn't get overwhelmed.
@aliwilson4130 2 ай бұрын
My first video of yours was the folding one and I really like that you talk slowly and softly. I’m just learning and all the ladies have been talking like they’re giving a speech at 100 miles an hour.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
😊
@lisaalston2236 2 ай бұрын
It will make a big difference whether or not you are making a quilt that will be washed and dried or not. I could see how the gray would blend in more if the quilt was washed and dried whereas a display quilt or wall hanging would still have the stitches on the surface of the quilt. So that may be why you don't see a big difference here in your test run.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Yes! That is a great point. ❤️ I was planning on hanging this little test on my wall, but now I might need to give it a wash and see what happens...
@Carol_Sews 2 ай бұрын
For thread to “disappear” it needs to be slightly darker than the overall color of your quilt so that the quilting looks like a shadow when it sinks into the batting. An alternative is to match your background fabric. My favorite Aurifil 50 wt colors are 5004 Grey Smoke, 2340 Cafe au Lait, 2600 Dove, 2000 Sand, 2420 Fleshy Pink, 1147 Light Leaf Green, 2835 Medium Mint (great for Tula Pink), and 2805 Light Grey Turquoise (can appear grey, blue, or green depending on the fabric). I’d call the last four chameleon colors because they can take on the appearance of your fabric. As someone who almost always uses prints and not solids, I’d say audition diverse colors for quilting thread because you never know what will look great. I have a couple of chameleon Gutermann 50 wt cotton threads that I can’t get to for their numbers tonight. If you buy Gutermann and would like the numbers, let me know. On screen your quilting stitch looked a little short. I like to use 2.5 to 3.0 on my Bernina machine. I use the shorter 2.5 when I’m concerned that cat claws might catch in the threads. I enjoyed your video.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is excellent information! I'm going to pin your comment so it's easy to find. I'm also going to add links in the description of this video to the thread colors you mentioned because I personally had a hard time picturing them and think it could help future viewers to see the colors with their own eyes and then look for similar colors from their favorite brands. P.S. The default stitch length for my machine is 2.5, but I always bump it up when I'm quilting. Thanks again for this awesome comment. I'm sure I'll be coming back to it again and again!
@chrisbernard6811 2 ай бұрын
Loved your testing with all three lines in a row. Easy to see the difference thanks
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I actually like it enough that I'm going to bind it and hang it on my wall!😊
@UsernameUnkwn21 2 ай бұрын
Im not sure why you would think gray would 'disappear' into the fabric.. thread no matter the color is going to be visable , exceptions to that would be if the thread is the same color as the fabric or the same saturation value or if u are using invisible nylon
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Yeah it was definitely wishful thinking based on how the other quilters were talking! 😊 They used words like blend, disappear, and magic. So it got my hopes up!
@valeriesmith8364 2 ай бұрын
I use Glide 40 thread Cool Grey 3 for quilting. I also like Superior So Fine 50 503 when I want a light weighted quilt, but I can't quilt as fast with So Fine as it has a tendency to break if I'm turning a corner quickly, for example. As a bonus, I love to use Superior So Fine 50 503 or 504 for piecing.
@UsernameUnkwn21 2 ай бұрын
When I use the Glide 40 are u using it in the Bobbin as well?
@valeriesmith8364 2 ай бұрын
@@UsernameUnkwn21 I use Glide 60 in the bobbin for piecing and also quilting with Glide 40 or So Fine 50 on top. I use the Cool Grey 3 also with 60 weight for the bobbin. I rarely have to use another color for the bobbin. It has to be a pretty dark quilt back for me to switch.
@ThimbleStorm 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this great info! I'm going to track down your recommendations and add them to the video description for future viewers! Thanks! ❤️
@valeriesmith8364 2 ай бұрын
@@ThimbleStorm 😊
@lornajoy8990 2 ай бұрын
I also have used Glide 40wt Cool Grey 3 on many of my quilts
@karinbaird2499 2 ай бұрын
Interesting 💐
@jeannesnodgrass8073 3 ай бұрын
Cute sticker!💕
@ThimbleStorm 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@Crawford644 3 ай бұрын
Love your fabrics where you getbthem atsome places are super expensive like shabby fabrics online ty so much
@ThimbleStorm 3 ай бұрын
Most of the fabric I buy is sale fabric. Then I fill in with full price fabric if it fits the quilt I'm working on. I have a limited budget so I like to make it stretch. If you look in the description of my videos you'll find my favorite online shops. FQS specifically has FANTASTIC sales! Check out the flash sale page and the precuts of the week page. At local fabric stores I like to keep my eye out for fat quarter sales and end of bolt sales. It helps if you follow your local quilt shop on Instagram or Facebook. I hope this helps. 😊
@chrisbernard6811 3 ай бұрын
Really like your use of scraps and the scrappy border too! Your videos are very enjoyable and interesting. Thank you
@ThimbleStorm 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊 I like that scrap quilting often makes you think outside of the box. I did a scrappy border because I didn't have enough of any one fabric. And I love how it turned out!
@UsernameUnkwn21 3 ай бұрын
So thoughtful for you to want to do that for your mom, i wouls be interested in buying the FPP pattern, just be prepared alot of people to steal patterns and resell as their own :(😢
@ThimbleStorm 3 ай бұрын
My mom is my favorite person to make things for because, as a crafter herself, I know she'll value all the thought and effort I put into each project. ❤️ PS I'll make a short video when I update my shop. It probably is likely that the templates might get pirated eventually. I've heard a lot of horror stories from Etsy shop owners. Maybe the price point will be low enough that no one would bother.
@janicebadeau 3 ай бұрын
Wow, awesome pillow design!!!
@ThimbleStorm 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!😊 I'm really pleased with how this one came out. I'm on a bit of a FPP kick.