CarolynGibbsQuilts

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@bayoutown1990 29 күн бұрын

I am completely shocked at how rude and snobbish you were to the quilters who made these quilts. I couldn't finish watching this video for how truly horrid you were to the women who worked hard to quilt these pieces. You have no idea what effort went into it or who did the work. I teach sewing to young women who are fearful of sewing. It is very difficult to even get a woman to pick up a needle and thread these days. I would never send them to your video. There are women still today who are impoverished and would be so grateful to have any of these quilts as a work of their own hands. Your video would discourage young ladies from even trying. I couldn't care less if a quilt is perfect or not. It is far more important to help young women become industrious then to worry about whether or not a triangle was cut off on the corner. It is extremely discouraging to me that you didn't see the effort and give the quilter the benefit of the doubt. Some of the pieces you disdained were actually to me, quite compelling - and to think that they were stitching these mostly by oil lamp light. Most women today would never even attempt a quilt much less one hand pieced with so many pieces. I came to watch your video because I am so impressed with British quilting. I have followed several British women who are encouraging to young quilters. I hope in future that you consider your audience.

@CarolynGibbsQuilts 28 күн бұрын

I am disappointed that you feel like this. I don't mean to be disrespectful, and do appreciate the hours of work that these quilts represent. I have listened to the video again, and would be interested to know which sections you were unhappy with, as I am struggling to identify the criticism that you detected. My main focus in this video is not on encouraging new quilters (although it is good to see that you and many others are doing this), but on identifying the stylistic characteristics of different regions and time periods. These were inevitably affected by the amount of education that girls received, and my descriptions reflect this.

@mardigra1916 Ай бұрын

Excellent craftsmanship

@LaurenCarman 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful! Ty!

@marinaabad4995 2 ай бұрын

Many of these patterns are found in today's "modern" quilting patterns. All beautiful.

@sheilawilliams2875 2 ай бұрын

Can you tell how this quilt was marked for quilting?

@CarolynGibbsQuilts 2 ай бұрын

There are no markings left, so I can't really tell. Welsh quilts were often marked with chalk though - as explained in the video it is clear that this quilt was marked a section at a time while in the frame. Although chalk does not last long, it is sufficient for this method.

@sheilawilliams2875 2 ай бұрын

How did they mark these quilts before quilting?

@CarolynGibbsQuilts 2 ай бұрын

North Country quilts often had the complete design marked onto the quilt top before it was layered with the wadding and backing. To achieve such a well balanced design, it is clear that it must have been carefully planned and marked all at once. They often used a waxy blue pencil, which was long lasting - traces of this can sometimes be seen, but not on this quilt.

@MissCynicalRomantic 4 ай бұрын

Thank-you very helpful exactly what i waslooking for

@robertdonolli3579 5 ай бұрын

So interesting! Thank you🩷

@jenar62 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@mwcohencain 6 ай бұрын

You are a quilting magician!!

@mwcohencain 6 ай бұрын

Amazing🥳

@mwcohencain 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this tip!!

@bierjip1 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful and who doesn't like some fudge? You also have a very nice speaking voice, so much nicer than all those American drawling voices.

@gregcrabb3497 7 ай бұрын

Finally a video that makes sense!

@CarolynGibbsQuilts 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@yarnspaghetti 7 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thank you!

@librajustice 8 ай бұрын

Is this just for the top of the quilt ?

@CarolynGibbsQuilts 8 ай бұрын

No, quilting stitches are always taken through all three layers, the top, wadding and backing. This gives the lovely texture.

@flatopfender 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@ritad673 10 ай бұрын

I am curious. Are you cleaning a historic quilt here? I imagine one should clean any hand-stitched and/or historic quilt this way. One of my handstitched quilts from the 80's needs to be cleaned. (Not that is it "historic!" Lol!) I will check out your website instructions. I don't know what to use for soap. Thank you!

@CarolynGibbsQuilts 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm washing a really dirty antique quilt, so needed to be very careful not to put strain on the fabric or stitching. Im glad you want to look after your quilt - I think from one of your other comments you are in the USA - my contacts there seem to use blue Dawn dish soap or Orvus, but I haven't tried either as what we have in the UK is different.

@ritad673 10 ай бұрын

I adore the sound of your clock in the background. It is so soothing. Thank you a megabilliokazillion for not distracting your videos with music! Great instructional video. I appreciate your work so much. ❤

@CarolynGibbsQuilts 10 ай бұрын

I have a slight hearing loss myself, and I often find it difficult to hear what is being said over music - not necessary, is it! The longcase clock belonged to my grandparents - a much more soothing background sound (if unplanned!)

@ritad673 10 ай бұрын

I am so enamored with your video of this phenomenal historic quilt. Your research is incredible. The census records were fascinating. I have seen many census records in the States, but never have I seen listed as an occupation "quilt maker," most likely because I have never searched for one! I believed this quilt would have been made by one person until such point in the video that you describe the different spacing of the leaf templates at the opposing borders. At that point, it dawned on me that it may have been marked and/or quilted by two quilters. Just a thought. I have a tendency toward order that propels me to make sense out of everything. Lol!! Absolutely fascinating and utterly enjoyable video. Thank you a thousand times.

@CarolynGibbsQuilts 10 ай бұрын

So glad you found this interesting. It is possible that two quilters marked it, but the quilting stitch is consistent all over, and professional quilters in Wales usually worked alone at this period, so I think it is more likely to have been one person marking onto the frame as she went - I have discovered plenty of other chopped off motifs at the corners on other Welsh quilts!

@shellybaker2627 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I’m just starting my hand quilting journey ❤ still trying to figure out what hoop to buy

@Xyrdrai 11 ай бұрын

I am So glad I ran across this video. I recently received a hand-quilted piece from my grandmother, who recently passed away, which has had a fair bit of use, and the hand-quilting has become fragile from use and is starting to come apart in places. To continue the tradition of using this beautiful quilt, which I fully intend to do, I have been wanting to repair the damage before doing so! I am definitely a novice when it comes to hand-quilting and this clears up a lot of the process for me. Thank you so much!

@tjthreegreenbananas155 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful.

@beverlybenson9981 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@beverlybenson9981 Жыл бұрын

❤

@cecilybailey5720 Жыл бұрын

Is there a pattern for the square??

@CarolynGibbsQuilts Жыл бұрын

Yes there is - its available as a download pattern from my website shop for £8 (that's about $10) at www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/product/christmas-bunting/ its quite easy to make.

@padmarubiales5184 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Loved all the information and quilts eye candy! Can’t see wait to see what else is on your channel. ❤

@CarolynGibbsQuilts Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it interesting. There are a few others free on KZbin such as kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5u5foNtidlpf6M and some available in my website shop at www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/product-category/antique-quilt-study/

@judyholbrook7915 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this. You make it look easy. I always had trouble with the first stitch. I see now that I wasn’t bending the needle down far enough. 😊God Bless you and I will be watching more of your videos.

@CarolynGibbsQuilts Жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased that you found the video helpful. Yes, there are several other short videos about hand quilting, so I hope you find those too.

@GeminiDolly52951 Жыл бұрын

What type of tape did you use to go around the hoop so the quilt fabric doesn't get damaged? I did like how you said to make the fabric loose enough so it touches the table before you screw the nut tighter. Thank you for showing this.🌹

@CarolynGibbsQuilts Жыл бұрын

I just used plain white cotton tape about 1" wide. Glad you found the video helpful

@RandaMokhtarElatrash Жыл бұрын

Really nice, your student Randa

@CarolynGibbsQuilts Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now you know what I do when I am not teaching Chemistry.

@Dm-kq6os Жыл бұрын

I’m very intrigued by this beautiful traditional whole cloth quilting. Did the Welsh use double layers of wadding? Was filling (wool) placed iside motifs as stitching progressed? I would love to know of the traditional techniques. Thank you!

@CarolynGibbsQuilts Жыл бұрын

The Welsh did use thicker wadding than in the North East of England ; this was usually wool, from local sheep, but cotton was sometimes used too. A whole layer of combed wool was laid between the quilt top and the backing, and the quilting lines stitched through all three layers.

@Dm-kq6os Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I reside in Washington State but I once lived on a Sheep farm near Allendale, Northumberland for a while. I’m so looking forward to trying my hand at this gorgeous technique!

@loup7454 Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of videos on cutting and sewing flying geese but I wanted one on how best to press them (I am about to make a lot!) so this video was just perfect - both what to do and why, very clearly explained and shown. Thanks!

@CarolynGibbsQuilts Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am so pleased this was helpful for you. There is more about how to plan your pressing directions on this page of my website: www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/techniques/pressing-for-perfect-points/