Do you ever have it unravel at the edges when you subcut the blocks? Or do you make sure to backstitch at the corners?
@sewitseamscreations4 күн бұрын
@@consolw sometimes it can. If I'm thinking ahead I'll do little backstitching before I cut. But sometimes I do have to add a few stitches after I've cut to keep everything together.
@consolw4 күн бұрын
Great tutorial, have not paper pieced before but I can see it makes sense to do it that way with this block. May start with an easier block till I get the hang of it.
@sewitseamscreations4 күн бұрын
@@consolw just go slow and you'll get it!
@consolw5 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for these videos, I’ve been collecting my fabrics for this quilt and am ready to start. Have subscribed
@sewitseamscreations4 күн бұрын
@@consolw how exciting! What fabrics are you using?
@consolw3 күн бұрын
@@sewitseamscreations I have a couple of French General jelly rolls which I think will look nice as they have that olde world look and the colours are not too bright.
@sewitseamscreations3 күн бұрын
@@consolw That will be lovely!
@consolw5 күн бұрын
Well, I’m dreading this one! 😀 Thanks so much for the video, very helpful ❤️
@sewitseamscreations4 күн бұрын
@@consolw you can do it!
@isabelm363610 күн бұрын
Very well explained, thanks! When you cut the second time your hourglass squares does the hand-stitching unravels?
@sewitseamscreations9 күн бұрын
I didn't have a problem with it but if I'm concerned about that possibly happening I'll make an extra back stitch at the end of the piece. I've done this after cutting on some blocks.
@consolw11 күн бұрын
Thanks for this, I don’t think I would have worked that out on my own, 👍🥰
@sewitseamscreations11 күн бұрын
You're so very welcome!
@victoriapaetow437621 күн бұрын
Pretty:)
@estherchandy629221 күн бұрын
I got my eyes on you, brave lady
@annlittle619328 күн бұрын
Wow! You did a great job on those triangles 👏👏
@sewitseamscreations27 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@user-pp2bg1to5x28 күн бұрын
🤩🤩🤩
@victoriapaetow4376Ай бұрын
Thanks:) I think I already made this one. I have to double check. Nice explanations!!😊😊
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
You’re welcome 😊 And thank you for the nice compliment. My whole goal is to make the blocks easy to create.
@annlittle6193Ай бұрын
Thank you for this ! I really didn’t know how to piece this one together 🤔 Not difficult at all….well, except the appliqué, which i need to practice a lot more. Thanks again 😊
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
I was a bit surprised myself how easily the block came together. Keep practicing and that applique will get easier and easier.
@andreeclaire1981Ай бұрын
Merci pour ces explications 😊
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
You're welcome!! 🤗
@AWalkWithSusanАй бұрын
Hi Veronica I was wondering what your opinion is on the Dear Jane Rulers? I was thinking of purchasing them. I have the Dear Jane book as well as the Dear Jane Add On for EQ8. Thank you.
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
The triangle ruler, I feel, is needed to get the right placement of the triangles to trim. You could get away without using the 5" square ruler, but it is nice that this ruler has the 1/4" seam allowance all around it. It makes trimming easier. If you're able to find the rules at a good price, I'd say it's worth it. Especially since there are 225 blocks and triangles in this thing!
@user-bz2qp3ho2vАй бұрын
Thanks for the motivation. 👍
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
You're welcome!! 🤗
@annlittle6193Ай бұрын
Good tutorial using this method! And good to see you back 😊
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lesleywadey4790Ай бұрын
Thank you for doing these videos I bought the Dear Jane book and rulers about five years ago I really wanted to start it but just couldn’t work out it just seemed so complicated, and then I found your videos I seen others before but yours have been the easiest to follow so thank so much
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
You're so welcome! When I first started making these blocks in 2008 (Yes, it really was that long ago!) I came across a blog that was filled with tips for making every block and triangle. I'm so glad I copied everything and printed it off because I can't find that site anymore. I look at those notes before making any block. I'd be lost without it and I'm happy to share that information with all of you through these videos. 🥰
@user-pp2bg1to5xАй бұрын
Thank you🤩🤩🤩!
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
You're welcome !
@victoriapaetow4376Ай бұрын
Nice seeing you again!!😊😊
@sewitseamscreationsАй бұрын
Thank you! It feels so good to be back to making blocks.
@victoriapaetow4376Ай бұрын
Ohhh… what a great memories… my son Paul, was Beast when he was in Hight School…☺️☺️☺️
@22cbreeze2 ай бұрын
Glad I found your video today. I started a few Dear Jane blocks several years ago, and I wanted to hand piece so I tried paper piecing but sewed through the paper and fabric. Not fun! Your technique is brilliant, and now I want to get my project out again and use your method. Thank you so much for sharing and helping me along. By the way, I am 74 years old and have been quilting and sewing since I was a little girl. Goes to show there is always something new to learn!
@sewitseamscreations2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!! I'm so glad you have that desire to try making the Dear Jane blocks, again. I do love the slower pace of hand piecing these blocks and I think I learn something new with nearly every block. This is a fun journey and made even more so with new friends found here. ☺️
@ritad6732 ай бұрын
Hi, Veronica! Wow! You have a lot of projects on the burner! The play sounds so exciting. Theater is really demanding, but such a joy. I can't wait to see your crocheted afghan. I've dabbled in that technique and made a great bag. In my dreams, I'd like to make an Aztec rug in colorwork crochet. Usually, I like crocheting intricate laces or doileys from antique patterns, but yarn is also satisfying to work with, especially in the fall. And you're a knitter too! If I don't find you at the local fabric store, I'll find you at the LYS! :0) I have been so busy making Mrs. Stickle's blocks. Last time we talked, I had made 30, but I'm up to 58 now! It's never boring, is it? Thanks for letting us in on your busy schedule, and when you're all tuckered out, remember we're all behind you, cheering you on! ❤❤
@lita1252 ай бұрын
Thank you for your response! Again I am truly enjoying your videos! Since sending my first comment, I did see your video where you were going to take some time off. I completely understand the need for time off! Hope to see you again when the opportunity presents itself!
@lita1252 ай бұрын
Dear Veronica, thank you so much for taking us along on the making of your dear Jane quilt. Your videos are a pleasure to watch and very informative. I am completely new at thinking about quilting and you are very inspiring. I plan to send you an email at a later date with several questions. However, I do have a specific question regarding this block G-8. Could they focus fabric be applied application application style on the muslin? Thanks in advance for your response and please, please, please continue sharing your work!❤
@sewitseamscreations2 ай бұрын
Firstly, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so excited for you getting started in quilted! Enjoy the process as you learn and don't be hard on yourself at all as you work to acquire this new skill. Secondly, for this block you could most certainly applique your block. I'm a firm believer that in any quilting, and especially something like these Jane blocks, make it the way YOU want to make it. There are no quilt police. And if someone tries to tell you that you MUST do something a certain way, smile and then do it your own way. ;) You can e-mail me any time and I'm happy to help as I can. Happy quilting!
@sophiakantrales12772 ай бұрын
Thank you for your update. Love your Dear Jane tutorials!❤
@sewitseamscreations2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 I'm so glad you like them!
@annlittle61932 ай бұрын
Your family is most important! Do what you can when you can with the Dear Jane blocks. Put absolutely no pressure on yourself. We will be here.
@sewitseamscreations2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your encouragement!
@thesimplestitch9462 ай бұрын
Hi Veronica, thanks for the update. You are a very busy lady! I do love the Dear Jane series but please don't stress about it. Do them when you have the time. Can't wait to hear about future plans. Susan
@sewitseamscreations2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It's funny how everything seems to be due at the same time!
@annlittle61933 ай бұрын
I appreciate you showing how to do some of these blocks with traditional methods (rotary cutting, regular piecing). Not everyone likes paper piecing. Most of mine are done the way you’re demonstrating 😊
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I've been enjoying making these blocks with hand piecing. It's taking forever 😂 but I've been learning so much along the way.
@annlittle61933 ай бұрын
@@sewitseamscreations oh, good for you!! I haven’t tried hand piecing before, but admire those that can ☺️
@dawnellreeves17743 ай бұрын
I want to Thank you for your videos. I started following along. I made two blocks today. I have some catching up to do. Although I’m using my machine these videos make it so much easier. I really appreciate the help they provide. I noticed you attended the Sisters quilt show. I live in the Tri-Cities, WA. The northwest is a nice place to live.
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
That is great!! I'm so glad my videos are a help to you. I'm pretty excited that this year I'll actually have a quilt in the Sisters Outdoor quilt show. I've been wanting to enter for years!
@annlittle61933 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Thanks for the video…now I know how to tackle this block 😊
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!! I'm so glad this helps. 😁
@joypolk30933 ай бұрын
Beautiful store👍🤗
@ritad6733 ай бұрын
Hi, Veronica. I came back to this video hoping to get some hints on the appliqued triangles. I'm piecing BMP's C-2, which is very similar but made with diamonds instead of triangles. I can easily applique circular or rounded fabrics down, but I want to do a good job first time appliqueing those sharp points. Maybe someday you can show us how to turn those sharp points? In the meantime, I'll do some more research and see what I can come up with. This block you made is so precise. Your applique is amazing. ❤❤❤
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
Oh, boy! Those sharp points are a pain! I'm still hit or miss when doing them. I will see about making a video just on point applique and will do my best, but there is a lot of fudging that happens, too. LOL
@ritad6733 ай бұрын
That would be so incredible! I did manage it, and the 3rd one turned out pretty good, but there's a lot of bulk and they look and feel more like the end of a Q-Tip than a good sharp appliqued point! Would it be okay to email you a pic? You can tell me if I need to do it over again.
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
You can e-mail any time! I'd be happy to help. :)
@annlittle61933 ай бұрын
That’s another one I used the darker fabric for the borders 😊
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
I love how you're making it your own creation!
@annlittle61933 ай бұрын
One of my favorite blocks. I ended up using the color fabric for the borders on this one.
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
Oh, I bet that is pretty on the border!
@annlittle61933 ай бұрын
@@sewitseamscreations I think so 😊
@annlittle61933 ай бұрын
Such a cute block 💕
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@joypolk30933 ай бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you so much🤗🤩
@sewitseamscreations3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@colettesorrells90154 ай бұрын
❤❤
@ritad6734 ай бұрын
Hi, Veronica. I really like this block and the fabric you chose really enhances it. I've noticed several blocks in Jane Stickle's quilt that have stripes or block prints in the fabrics, which make them look more complicated. Sometimes I like the look so much that I will sew a couple of pieces together to get a similar effect. I absolutely love your videos. I appreciate you! ❤
@sewitseamscreations4 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! It is interesting how the fabric choices can change how the block ends up looking!
@eunicehehir63744 ай бұрын
What an interesting block! Such great imagination and ingenuity by "Jane", and we are so privileged to have you, your imagination and ingenuity too, and your unselfish sharing nature. ❤❤❤
@sewitseamscreations4 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! I am really enjoying making these blocks and these little videos keeps me motivated to get them done. Jane certainly was very creative! I've never seen so much variety all in one quilt. I sometimes wonder what her other quilts were like.
@FaustineNigay4 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup, vous avez une excellente technique pour ce Bloc 👍👍
@sewitseamscreations4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@victoriapaetow43764 ай бұрын
I love it😊😊
@victoriapaetow43764 ай бұрын
Veronica, what other fabric but muslin, can it be used for this quilt? At one quilt shop told me, why should I use this cheap fabric when I’m investing so much time in the blocks… they let me thinking, but I don’t know a fabric to resemble an old one. Thanks:)
@judymoore82244 ай бұрын
I would like to make a Dear Jane quilt that is 95X95 rather than the smaller sizes as in the book. Question can I just add to columns and rows of blocks to do that?
@sewitseamscreations4 ай бұрын
If I'm understanding your question correctly you want to add extra blocks to the rows and columns. So instead of having 13 rows and columns, you would have 14 or 15, right? Really, I view these quilts made from the Dear Jane book as our own interpretation of what we want our quilt to be. In the book are many examples of people using far few blocks than the number Jane made. I see no problem with you adding an extra row or column of blocks. You could repeat blocks that you enjoyed making or make up your own. Also, if you didn't want to make more blocks you could widen the sashings just a bit to get the overall quilt to be larger. Just a couple ideas for you. :) Good luck!
@victoriapaetow43764 ай бұрын
Veronica, I’m going to start mine, and your videos are a great help. I have a question: are the templates the right size of the blocks, or we have to make the a little bigger? I have the book, and the PP by Susan R Gatewood. Thank you so much for your help:)
@sewitseamscreations4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Victoria! The line drawings in the book are the right size; you just need to make sure you add the 1/4" seam allowance on there outer edge. I haven't looked into Susan R. Gatewood's PP patterns so I'm not sure if those needed to be adjusted. The blocks should all finish out to 5" and will be 4 1/2" when seen into the quilt. Hope that helps and have fun making the quilt! Would love to see photos of what you make.
@victoriapaetow43764 ай бұрын
@@sewitseamscreations Thank you so much, Veronica:) I’m not home right now, but I’ll double check the PP to see if they are ok as well. I’ll keep you posted:)
@ritad6734 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, Veronica. I remember when this technique first came out soooooo many years ago. It is quite instrumental when one is striving for precision in points. It helps when handling such small pieces too. ❤❤
@sewitseamscreations4 ай бұрын
I learned it at a retreat over a decade ago and it's so helpful.
@ritad6735 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the video, Veronica. I look forward to seeing them. Great save from the painstaking Y seams. I love the way you tackled this block. It turned out so pretty with the orange print. ❤
@sewitseamscreations5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Rita! Sometimes you just have to go with what makes the most sense for these blocks.
@meredithrogers12625 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
@sewitseamscreations5 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@meredithrogers12625 ай бұрын
This was great thanks so much!
@sewitseamscreations5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ritad6735 ай бұрын
Hi, Veronica. I sure appreciate your videos. What if you are sewing two completely different colored blocks together---say a yellow block and a purple block? Then what color of thread would you use?
@sewitseamscreations5 ай бұрын
I would actually use a medium to light gray. I use that for a lot of piecing because it's a great neutral that seems to blend in well with a lot of colors. If I have a dark and a light fabric I tend to use thread that is closer to the lighter fabric.