🔥 10 Quilting Habits To Try

[@rhebakelley2]

Love these tips and love you, too! Thanks for your no-nonsense, fun approach! I dispose of my rotary blades by putting them in the original case (several will fit), and taping it shut when it's full.

[@WhiTor1]

Thank you. Love your tips. For used rotary cutter blades. I use an old medicine bottle for discarding them. I use a separate one for needles.

[@chi2tan]

I like using the tape to wrapup old blades.

[@carolinewilloughby7952]

Thanks for all your great hints and suggestions. I am just learning to quilt and your videos have really given me the confidence to try new things and just have fun with it! 😊

[@francesnesbitt8825]

Lots of good tips. I recently bought a pair of curved scissors and what a difference. Keep them next to my machine.

[@kimramsey4029]

Can you show us how to make a book shelf quilt

[@barbarathompson3113]

Love your videos! New quilter myself so they are so helpful

[@tammydugas9527]

Love the stay stitch idea.

[@lizreynolds4554]

Thank you for sharing this information and your experience. I'm a newer quilter, and I just finished a large strip quilt, stretch issues. I like all your ideas. 🎉

[@kathyb.8769]

0h ,y goodness theses are some good habits to get into, I like your blade disposal method. I keep the containers but if there are multiples, for whatever reason, they never all get back in there. Thanks so much for such a great video.

[@deborahlunsford6983]

Thank you for the tips. 😊

[@patromero4776]

Great advice

[@terribishop5313]

Great ideas as always ❤

[@karenraabis5296]

Some really good habits

[@TheSewingChannel]

🤩

[@SewtheDistance]

Great tips and habits! Thank you, Tracy! Love the tip about labeling it right in the free motion quilting, but they are all great. ❤️

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks so much Kris....I feel like FMQing "something" is better than nothing LOL🤣

[@eleanorwittering3126]

Really liking these smart tips/quilting habits to adopt! I’m going to work all of them into my quilting “zone!”

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Yes. I have cut the back (and the top) of some of my quilts while trimming strings. That's a great idea. I do own a small wooden free standing cabinet that I can put a lock on. I could store (and lock up) all my cutting and ripping tools in that cabinet (along with many small items like sewing machine tools, feet, oil, bobbins, marking tools, needles, pins, loaded pin cushions, etc.) so they will not be misused, damaged, taken, or swallowed. Wonderful idea. I need to make a trip to the hardware store today to make my sewing room a safer place for everyone. Thank you for teaching me a better way of using what I already own.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome Arvetta...(after "snipping" the backs of a couple quilts...I now "always" grab the curved snips...always!!!✅)

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Great tips I especially like the reminder about our trimmers.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Glad it was helpful!❤️

[@patphares6258]

Superb content…❤

[@marygarrett9724]

Some I do, some I will definitely start doing

[@leicamcgill451]

The two quilts behind you are adorable!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

❤️

[@Kellyschacht]

I bought a small medical Sharps container for my used for needles and rotary blades

[@wandawalker4191]

I watched this several days ago, but keep thinking about it. I think a good habit for all of us is to keep a bottle of water handy. Sometimes we get so busy being creative that we neglect the basics of good health like staying hydrated.

[@TheSewingChannel]

That's a great idea Wanda💦

[@denisestilling2810]

Amazing pattern.

[@sharontuch3405]

Thank You Tracy, some very good tips for sure.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!

[@leicamcgill451]

Great habits to use, as usual! Thanks Tracey!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!🥰

[@ChrissyMae2424]

Thanks for the tips

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome❣️

[@adamhelsley457]

Great tips! I now have to buy a pair of curved scissors ✂️ Happy Sewing ♥️ 🧵🪡

[@TheSewingChannel]

LOL🤣 yes...you need the curve scissors❤️

[@lindaladner4949]

Excellent ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!

[@joanbaldwin4956]

Thanks❤

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome 😊

[@dianagrant9479]

Great habits to get into. I'm sure most of us do these things but a reminder is always appreciated. Thanks again, Tracy

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!❤️

[@sisterchicksquilting]

This is a great video full of good habits 😊. I throw y rotator blades away the very same way and use an empty pill bottle for dull and bent pins and needles.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Pill bottle is a great idea Di❣️

[@juliatepe5760]

Thanks so much for the helpful tips. Great fast way to label a quilt; don't know why that seems like such a chore. I save the packaging the rotary blades come in to store old blades. When it's full, I tape or staple it shut before tossing it in trash. Happy Easter!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Happy Easter to you too Julia✝️💐

[@GloriaHasberry]

Excellent tips and habits to incorporate in our quilting methodologies!! Thanks.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome Gloria!!! Happy Easter✝️💐

[@madelineking9104]

❤awesome tips Thank you

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!🤩

[@barbarajefferysings]

I work at a transfer station (aka, a recycling center or *ugh* the dump). We require our customers who use sharps to put them into a detergent bottle and tape the cap on very securely. This then goes into the compactor with other household waste.

[@jmanonmakes]

Such great habits. Thanks!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're so welcome!❣️

[@frankieweber7144]

I have a old gum container for my blades needles and bent pins. I chew a lot of gum so I can just toss the whole container and it is safe for everyone

[@kwatson5451]

Thanks for the wonderful and thorough tips and habits that will make our quilting experience so much better 😀

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome❣️

[@junehanson7865]

Thanks for all the tips good reminders for us 😊

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome June❣️

[@TheJAG1357]

Great tips, I appreciated you sharing them. Have a great weekend❤

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you ...you have a great weekend too💐

[@phyllisdippert2216]

Really good tips! Thanks!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome Phyllis❤️

[@3catmom]

Great tricks and ideas, thank you. I need curved scizzors! I have made a hole just like you said. Brilliant!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Glad it was helpful!❣️

[@karin0963]

Thank you for the great tips. I will remember them as I have made some stupid mistakes.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Glad it was helpful....we've all made the stupid mistakes...we are right there with ya❣️

[@Persida_]

Great tips. I have three bobbin boats. I fill them up with full bobbins before I sew anything. I never run out. Even after I’ve used a few before I sew again I fill them up!!!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

I am forever winding bobbins....I hate running out❣️

[@carolynoneal461]

Excellent advice!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Glad it was helpful!❣️

[@carolbarnes7844]

Love the idea of free motion labels. Going to do. I think more Special then attaching a label. Thank you.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!❤️

[@christinej2358]

Thank you Tracy, for the great tips. I needed the sewing strips in the opposite direction tip for sure. I always wondered why after sewing stripes, even blocks ended up off on one side of the quilt. I always sew them the same direction, so now, thanks to you I know why. I don’t motion quilt yet because I always hand quilt, but I never thought to label them somehow on a corner. Many tips I need to get in a habit to do. Thank you!

[@TheSewingChannel]

I used to sew wonky curved strips too...LOL🤣 Slowly I started to remember to swap sides so I totally get it...one habit at a time❣️

[@lynnessewimperfect825]

Hi Tracy. Those are some really good tips, especially about the curved snips and stitching strips in opposite directions. Thank you so much! ~~ Lynne

[@TheSewingChannel]

Absolutely Lynne❣️(I learned the hard way with the curved snips🤷🏻‍♀️)

[@gingerclaypool5318]

Mic check ✅️

[@lorifontaine]

Thanks Tracy! You are wonderful and we share every success with you thanks to these great tips!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!❣️

[@RhondaFossett-mh9hq]

Where do I go to get the snow globe paterns?

[@mamabear52]

Lots of great advice that I will definitely incorporate into my routines

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awesome❣️

[@carriesaindon5382]

I baste my straps with Elmer's glue and heat set it. I don't always remember to turn it around. The glue stabilizes it enough that it doesn't bow. Also I love your scrap bag system on you wall.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks for the glue tip Carrie❣️

[@maryellenzajac5716]

I finger press after setting seam it works great

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great technique too❤️

[@judyjudyjudy7513]

I love your vinyl scrap pockets on the wall, sorted by binding color. Did you make these? Can you please direct me to the link(s)? I am thoroughly enjoying your channel. Thank you!

[@judyjudyjudy7513]

And I have just finished this video and see the link!! 🤦‍♀️ 👍 😊

[@melissahlundeen4109]

On my Juki I am able to wind my bobbin while leaving the machine threaded. I always have a second spool with the same color thread. I don’t think all machines have that capability but my Juki QVP does. Great tips!

[@TheSewingChannel]

I just learned that tip on having the extra spool for the Juki to wind the bobbin...thank you for the reminder❣️

[@sallysmith6543]

I’m able to wind my bobbins while leaving the machine threaded on my Janome too.

[@aktam99]

I’m trying to find your tutorial for the quilt behind you, but am having trouble finding it. Please send me the link. Thank you. I thought I had watched all of your tutorials, but I don’t remember that one. I LOVE the scalloped edges and the colors!

[@TheSewingChannel]

I don't have a tutorial on that one 😱

[@michellenisun6308]

Love the tip to FMQ info on the quilt!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you Michelle....super quick and easy✅

[@kailualaur9394]

Love your tips and tricks Tracy! At the end of the day, it's always best for me to clean up my work area to start fresh next time - which isn't always the next day. I am fortunate to live near the beach in Hawaii but need to be vigilant about protecting my tools from the moist and salty air. If I'm not careful I swear I will rust and corrode also! Cleaning up each day is a must. All pins, needles, rotary cutters, and extra blades are stored in containers. Keeps everything out of my kids' reach and safe for my kitties to walk on tables a night. My sewing machine needs to be covered too. I love our craft . . . and the beach too!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You have really good habits❣️

[@gabrieleseitz9169]

Thank's a lot for sharing your tips!!! As I just started last year with quilting, there's so much to learn for me! But I love doing it ever since! I made 4 bubble pillows after your qick methode! My gransons love the and I hope, my godchild will, too! I'm also experimenting: took a sonhat, which is just in the right form and took it as a pattern for a new one. It came out nicely: to different cloths and patterns and no inner seem to see, so you can turn it. So thank's again! You're teaching and helping me a lot in a lovely, professional way!!! ❤ Greatings from Moers, Germany 🎉

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awesome Gabriele❣️ You sound very creative🤩 Keep up the great work!

[@person2463]

I iron from the back first also. Really really works. And especially as I like to press open. I love flat seams. And from the back means better behaved. The details are always in the work never seen. And yes, sewing tiny edge around quilt, another hidden detail is a trick I learned a while ago. Let's you breathe, or at least finish your work without tears. Ta heaps, hugs, Chel 🌸

[@TheSewingChannel]

So happy to hear that you use some of the same techniques as I do✅ 🥰

[@flameshakk670]

Great tips as always sis!!!❤

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you sis❤️❣️🥰

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Hey Tracy! Love your sewing tips, especially the one about how to dispose of rotary cutting blades. You can only use so many of them in thread cutters. I keep the plastic blade containers that they come in and have put my dull blades in them, but could never figure out how to safely throw them away. Also, like you I wind several bobbins whenever I have to do so, while I'm at my machine and have to do this anyway. Nice to be able to just grab a full one and keep sewing. The curved-blade scissors are a must!!! I clipped into a garment trying to clip thread tails. 😭😖😟Oh, the agony!!!! Life update: Packing up for a big move! Will send your package to you very soon. Life got in the way of sewing! More later. 🥰 Have a very happy Easter with your family. ✝

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wow...you are moving...that's awesome (I hope)❣️ Happy Easter to you as well Dori✝️💐

[@lauramasonoff8675]

Love your channel! Binge watching all your quilting videos! I love your "stationary quilting foot" but I can't seem to find one anywhere. Did yours come with your machine? (Before the Juki) looking forward to more videos!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Yes I think all the machines come with the free motion quilting foot.

[@Lew_and_Phyllis_White]

Thank you.

[@TheSewingChannel]

🥰

[@jkoucheki]

I've started doing some of things a while ago. The best one is stay stitching around my quilts. I've actually started stay stitching my quilt before I put the borders on. I find it makes sewing on the borders so much easier and I'm not going to run into any of those stitches that have started coming apart along the edges. I have really only given quilts to family and I always joke with them that it's their job to clip any threads I missed clipping. I do the best I can, but I always end up missing some. I've joked that every quilt I give should come with a pair of snipping scissors.

[@TheSewingChannel]

That's so funny Janine.....Quilts that I've made years ago still have threads to be snipped on them haha🤣 Those threads are super easy to miss✅

[@jhwilliams6550]

@@DH-qz2so thanks for the reminder. I knew I had heard this before and have started using it on my QAYG blocks, especially the strip pieced blocks since the edges are angled.

[@MarieH528]

Hi 👋 Tracy! You're so awesome to put these tips out there. Personally, I have most of the same habits and I'm glad to hear that I'm doing things already that You've pointed out. Thank You for consistently Sharing the Genius that You Are!😊❤😊 (Hugs)-Marie

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awe Marie you are so sweet❣️ (They say great minds think alike....haha🤣)

[@MarieH528]

@@TheSewingChannel lol 😆 Sew True, Sew True, 😆

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

Thank you for the tips! What is the pattern you used making the pretty floral patterned quilt behind you? I’m searching for patterns using 2 1/2” strips.

[@TheSewingChannel]

I don't have a tutorial on that one yet...stay tuned....✅

[@JudithBrummett]

I use a sharps box for my cutting blades bc I owned a hair salon and know how easy it is to get cut disposing of a blade. You can make one with a coffee can or jar with lid.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great idea using coffee can✅

[@nancygraves8459]

Yes, I snipped a hole in my backing while clipping stray threads, luckily for me, it was in a lower corner area so I covered it with Amy label!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Happy to hear you were able to cover it...❤️

[@zelphiaellerson6283]

Thanks for these tips! I always learn something new in your videos. What's the name of the blue and white patchwork block?

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome Zelphia❣ The blue patchwork block is just a random block I put together a while ago (I was trying to piece a "snowflake" block I think but I never used it✅)

[@kathybarry2556]

Once again, great tutorial, some great advice. I have one of those blade saver things, are they for sharpening as well? If so, how do you do it? Mine didn't come with instructions...😅 Blessings to you 🙏 ❤️

[@TheSewingChannel]

I think the blade saver is just for cutting threads🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hellohello-nh4lh]

I use a couple old prescription bottles for my used sharps... one for needles, one for blades. Then drop the whole bottle off at a sharps box/ collection periodically.

[@TheSewingChannel]

What an awesome idea ❣️

[@christi4169]

Very good tips! Stay Stitching the quilt top is something I plan on doing! Labeling is also something that I have started to purpose myself to do. I thought maybe I was being a bit nutty about throwing away old rotary blades. I do the same thing you do.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Labeling seems to be the hard thing to implement for a lot of us. Glad to hear you dispose of the blades like me🤩

[@joydicksonquilts]

I put my used blades in one of the cases blades come in, I mark old in permanent marker on the top. When it has several blades I tape the whole package up and dispose of them. In the meantime I keep them up high.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great strategies Joy❣️

[@ladygray4]

My husband is diabetic, so I dispose of my old rotary blades & sewing machine needles by putting them in with his insulin needles.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thats great that you have access to do that....that is ideal for sure✅

[@bettycoffin4206]

On my first quilt 50 years ago I did not iron a single seam, quilt top finally got ironed when I finished it. BIG MISTAKE. Would not lay flat at all. Looked like crap. Now I absolutely iron every time I sew a seam and I get great results always.

[@msancoraimparo]

I’ve found that large prescription bottles are the perfect size for discarding 45mm blades.

[@TheSewingChannel]

That's a great idea❣️

[@sehryn]

The best tip I have for disposing of used rotary blades, blunt needles, and bent or blunt pins is a jar of 3/4 full white vinegar, drop them into it, put the lid on and let the vinegar dissolve them. I call them my Rust Monsters. About once a year I make a fresh jar and put the old one aside till everything in it is dissolved. Then it can be dumped out in a back corner of the garden, in the compost, or even strained and the rust fluid used to make interesting cloth dye for slow stitching journals etc.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great ideas❣️

[@margaretlewis2289]

Interesting, I didn’t have a clue white vinegar would dissolve a rotary blade. Makes sense though because of the acidity of vinegar

[@barbaraprice7811]

Hi Tracy, I’ve been doing stay stitching around my quilts for a long time, but I do one extra step after my quilt is quilted I clean up around the border. then I surge my whole border. I gives you 1/4” sewing area for yourbinding

[@TheSewingChannel]

What a great tip Barbara❣️

[@barbaraprice7811]

@@TheSewingChannel Thank you Tracy….Hope you and yours had a happy Easter 🐣 🥰

[@kstorts7348]

I asked my husband for a couple of his empty chewing tobacco cans. One can I use to store used blades and keep it closed and tucked out of sight. The second can I punctured a small hole in the lid (off center) and taped the can shut; I use this can to store used needles. Both cans, when full, can be safely tossed in the trash.

[@noreenreasor6093]

I use a sidewinder to wind and entire bobbin case full of wound bobbins. This lasts me a long time. I do not use the matching to wind. This tool is great.

[@noreenreasor6093]

I hate when the words I used are changed. I do not use my sewing machine to wind bobbins.

[@TheSewingChannel]

That's a great tool Noreen❣️

[@lilscrapper67]

I put my old rotary blades back in a plastic container they come in. When it's full, I'll tape that plastic container securely shut before disposing of them. Much less chance of someone getting cut that way.

[@dadams512]

Thanks for the great tips! Question, are you suggesting to lock stitch each block or lock stitch the quilt top?

[@TheSewingChannel]

Lockstitch around the entire quilt top✅

[@dadams512]

@@TheSewingChannel Thank you!!

[@karenmitchell89]

Love the quilt behind you. Is there a pattern or video?

[@TheSewingChannel]

Check my channel...I do have a couple videos on those quilts✅

[@meacadwell]

I have a prescription medication bottle that is large enough to hold rotary cutter blades. I wait until it's full before emptying the old ones out, wrapping them in fabric and batting waste, and taping the whole thing up with duct tape. I also have a smaller prescription medication bottle to hold my old, bent pins and needles. Used a hot nail to poke a hole in the lid so I can just slide the old pins and needs in without the need to open the bottle. When it's full I take it to a place that accepts sharps.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great ideas for disposing✅

[@RhondaFossett-mh9hq]

Can someone tell me where to go to buy the snow globe patern?

[@TheSewingChannel]

www.buymeacoffee.com/thesewingca/e/173600

[@debwaves]

I put my blades in my sharps container. 😊

[@TheSewingChannel]

That's awesome....they should sell those sharps containers for sewing🤷🏻‍♀️

[@debwaves]

@@TheSewingChannel ask at the pharmacy?

[@wandawalker4191]

I almost always stay stitch. It saves grief later on.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so right Wanda✅

[@helenedesmarais8697]

Since I do more garment sewing than quilting, one thing that was insisted upon when I was a student, was to always "press your seam as sewn" to heat and relax the fibers and threads before opening for final pressing position ( most specially for bias cuts) . Thanks for the bobbin thread trick.

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're welcome❣️

[@cynthiajones1461]

Where can I find the tutorial for the quilt on the left side of the screen?

[@TheSewingChannel]

Sorry no tutorial on that one...it was a random scrappy quilt I made one day...Maybe I will make a tutorial and a pattern up for it....stay tuned❣️

[@tearose3763]

i have snipped intothe back also,😱

[@TheSewingChannel]

That mistake is such a bummer for sure😕

[@sewbeitquilts]

To dispose of rotary blades I put them in the plastic cases my new blades come in. I write trash on it. when it’s full I seal it and then start a new case of full blades.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great idea Fallon!!!✅

[@cherylcarter6013]

What is the name of the two quilts behind you they are beautiful would love to know the name of the pattern or if you have a KZbin on yet thanks for the tips very informative

[@TheSewingChannel]

They are both just "random scrappy" quilts that I have made....here is a video on one of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lavCiGeapbmtsNk

[@destrygraves]

Please please tell me the name/pattern for the rainbow quilt hanging on the right of the screen at 1:20. I think it would make a great leader/header quilt. I’m a bit tired if making 4-patches with mine. Will you please recommend a replacement blade brand for rotary cutters. I’m in the habit of buying American whenever possible but the one American made company sells blades that are trash I am sad to say. One new blade doesn’t even get me through trimming 24 blocks. Thank you for your assistance and for all of your advice. I put used rotary blades in the recycle bin inside of something with a lid such as coffee creamer.

[@destrygraves]

Cancel the request for name of rainbow quilt. I see now that it is the bargello.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Destry: here is the affiliate link to some rotary blades that I use...when you get to the site just search for the blade size you need✅ www.martellinotions.com/?Affiliate=TheSewingChannel The quilt you see was my last video tutorial...here is the link to that too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaSvcqdtltWKgsk

[@lucindaschafer]

I have a plastic gum container my used blades go into. To toss, I can tape it shut.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great idea Lucinda to put them in a gum container✅

[@ru4repeattoo]

Plus, enjoying the gum so you can use the empty container is a double win! 😄🤩

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

I keep old plastic rotary containers. Put the old ones in it. Mark on the plastic old. Then duck tape the container completely and throw away

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great system for disposing ✅

[@h20g1rl6]

Snipped back of t shirt quilt. Didn’t realize what I’d done until I washed it & found the hole. I now use duck bill b/c the very tip of mine are not pointed/ sharp.

[@TheSewingChannel]

That is a heartache for sure.....I totally relate🤩

[@paulanevermore2612]

I have an electric grace sharpener to resharp my blades so no throwing away for me. I also use an old pill bottle for my dull needles it would work for blades as well

[@TheSewingChannel]

How many times can you re sharpen your rotary blades? I will look into that for sure....thank you.❣️

[@paulanevermore2612]

@@TheSewingChannel not sure I saved all of mine so I have like 50 blades already did once. Will take me a while to go threw all of them. According to grace company you can do multiple times. They do get them back to sharp for sure.