Attaching a Facing to a Quilt on the Long Arm Frame

[@janetchosa7877]

Well I watched this again because I am now ready to finish the Dream Big Rose . I just quilted it using A Bit Orange Dream Big "A Rose is a Rose". It was my first Dream Big panel and so much Fun!!! Thank you Adam, I have learned so much from you over the years. I keep learning new skills from you.

[@jeannem6723]

Oh, Adam, that was wonderful! The best part is that your sewing room is as messy as mine! Made my DAY!

[@azflower7748]

YOU are amazing!!! I have learned so much from watching your videos and also learned not to be so uptight about the little stuff. I have been quilting for over 40 years and still learn something each time I watch one of your videos... so thank you, Adam! :)

[@adamsewfun.]

Oh, thank you so much for watching.

[@debracadiente3060]

Adam the best part of ur video is real life situations. Makes me smile.

[@adamsewfun.]

I’m just glad it worked. LOL

[@nicolenorthard810]

You crack me up! I love your humor 🙂 Learning a ton from you! Thanks

[@godsarmy9421]

I just found my new KZbin best friend ! I Found a purple thang in my glove box….😂😂😂 You are amazing ! ❤

[@adamsewfun.]

I find them everywhere except when I need them.

[@leahhoeger2054]

I have learned so much from you. Thank you

[@lorenmccoy1721]

I truly enjoyed your video. Beautiful!

[@vanessaodomsellsmansions]

I love your videos. You make me laugh but you also have some great ideas. :)

[@cindyfuller5664]

You make my day...every time I watch you. You're sew much fun and I thank you!

[@bettyh6153]

Watching your replay love your videos I attended your class in Sioux Falls South Dakota

[@adamsewfun.]

That was a fun time in Sioux Falls.

[@sumwunfun]

From one weirdo to another, thank you! Great idea. Beautiful project. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who spends time searching for simple things like a scissors that should be right there. Love what you do!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

I love to watch you Adam so fun because you’re real❣️

[@adamsewfun.]

Even when I make mistakes hahahaha

[@annebuckley9040]

The trimming is the most satisfying part in my opinion!

[@adamsewfun.]

Agreed!

[@beverlygray8216]

Wonderful job!

[@janetchosa7877]

WOW!!!! I cant wait try a facing! You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your skills. Janet

[@maureenraymond8402]

Adam you are Amazing and SEW Fun:)

[@cr2884]

I enjoy watching you do the basic steps we all do. FYI there is a can of spray by Odif called “Grippy”. It can be used to turn non guilted select rulers into no slip rulers. Or can repair worn quilter select rulers

[@leahhoeger2054]

Can not wait to try this

[@marygonzalez8391]

Love it! I love the way you explain everything.

[@judithkois1892]

Thanks for showing the facings, they look easy, gonna try it!

[@cathymontowski1263]

Interesting, I’ve never heard of this but want to try it.

[@chrismimidas9133]

Thanks Adam! You are terrific, keep it up 🤩

[@sandyfoglesong5429]

Adam, you are really funny and I have already learned so much from watching your videos! I am thinking about getting zippers for my frame. thank you for being such a good teacher!

[@adamsewfun.]

Thanks for watching.

[@vanessablake3614]

Thank you for this video. I'd never seen facing done before. I can't wait to try it.

[@patriciahadder2284]

Adam, you are Great. Love your videos and have learned a lot. Thanks

[@michellehill5479]

Amazing!!!! It looks 3D!!

[@ChrisQuilts]

Great video on applying facing using the long arm. I am not a hand stitcher-downer but the finish is so beautiful on your poinsettia panel, I may have to give it a try.

[@dwighthill4548]

Adam this quilt is elegant, love it. You did a fantastic job quilting and facing, great video. Thanks for sharing and you are sew fun. Have a great weekend.

[@jenicepoff7377]

You are amazing too!!!

[@angiesanswers91]

Sooo awesome!!

[@lorettaclinton6604]

Thank you for the detailed information, this quilt is gorgeous!

[@shanabanana3800]

❤️ watching the weirdo 🤣 🤪 😘

[@kathygospodarek8541]

Another great fun and informative video!! Thank you for taking the time to make these. I learn so much from you. Most importantly im learning to go with the flow and its ok if my quilting isn’t perfect.

[@adamsewfun.]

It's all go with the flow, glad I can rub off some.

[@katfife8480]

That does look really good!! And that iron is amazing!!! What brand is it please.

[@cathymontowski1263]

I never have any issues stitching from right to left, I do it all the time when I do E2E. Nice job Adam

[@colleenfrancis5899]

I use ball point needles because I was told I can sew in any direction with them. I have an Amara and I never have thread breakage right to left. They also last a long time!

[@patriciahadder2284]

>Do you put a sleeve on the big Dream quilt to hang it when you do the facing?

[@adamsewfun.]

Yes, just the same way I attach a sleeve to a quilt with a traditional binding.

[@mariaandress7083]

Perfect and beautiful!! Thank you!

[@aprilblood1854]

Best facing video ever I love the uncomplicated corners I knew there was a better way to make it one question usually you see a stay stitch of about an eighth of an inch when you turn facing to the quarter-inch I noticed you didn’t do that it makes a facing lie flatter. I’m not sure it makes a difference after seeing yours

[@adamsewfun.]

I’ve not seen the stay stitch, I will have to check for a video and see it done. I’ve always just done it this way and steam it like crazy.

[@aprilblood1854]

@@adamsewfun. I went ahead and sent you the tutorial from quilt roadies showing her doing that stay stitch it’s not a long video thank you again for all your wonderful education

[@nannettjordan671]

Love watching all of your videos Adam! Once the facing is attached, what do you do to hang the quilt. There's no hanging sleeve. Is there a way to make a facing with a built in hanger? Perhaps a dowl or rod?

[@adamsewfun.]

I’m sure you could, I just attach a sleeve the same way I would with a quilt that had a traditional binding.

[@FleurdeLinda.Stitches]

You said “hand stitch”. For that reason, I’m out. 😂 The most hand stitching I do is the label, and I hate doing that! I always learn something from your vids.

[@adamsewfun.]

I will hand stitch only the binding.

[@annalockman2833]

@@adamsewfun. video on hand stitching??

[@jadm222]

@@annalockman2833 there isn’t one and probably will never be. I hate that part and it takes me hours.

[@glendak4093]

Hello Adam, New subscriber here. Love your videos. Where I live there are no classes to learn anything about longarm. Not even a machinic closer than a 2 hours' drive. So, thank you for the lessons. My question to you is, are you using a facing instead of binding?

[@carolasbury9244]

Hi Adam- is it ok just to measure 1/4” from the stitching line and use the channel locks instead of the square foot and ruler to sew on the facing? I’m not too slick with rulers yet. Lol.

[@adamsewfun.]

That will work if everything is perfectly straight. Mine are often a bit skewed, so that wouldn’t work for me. 😂😂

[@lynettefulton4699]

Great video, beautiful work. What kind of iron are you using?

[@adamsewfun.]

It’s the Maven iron by Reliable.

[@judithlardiere8209]

Love this video. Do you turn the edge under before hand stitching down?

[@adamsewfun.]

I iron to set the stitch, then I turn the edge all the way around so the seam is pointing out. Then I iron and steam the heck out of it, so it stays.

[@MamaChristine]

Adam, what iron are you using? Is it long enough to press things the whole length of the machine? Have you ever tried the cordless ones?

[@adamsewfun.]

This is a Reliable Maven, I do have the Panasonic cordless iron too. I will use that on my machine if I have to. I like the steam station but it isn’t long enough to do the whole frame.

[@lmiller841]

Thank you so much, I love this video. You mentioned that you used double batting in this quilt. In your opinion, is double batting only a good idea in wall hangings, or would it be OK for a quilt that you would use? I am told that double batting makes the quilt stiffer, but I’m wondering how stiff. Thanks

[@adamsewfun.]

Double batting is only stiff if you stitch it dense. The biggest thing it the weight. They can be really heavy. I swear one of my quilts weights 5 lbs.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

I love this video and am so glad you took the time to go through every step slowly. I have learned a lot from you!! I am too lazy to hand stitch so will make the facing smaller and machine stitch I am sure.

[@NurseBearEnterprises]

To slide your favorite ruler, can’t you just flip it over to the smooth side vs the frosted side….or are both sides textured?

[@adamsewfun.]

It depends on how I’m trimming. When I trim for clients, I leave about 1/2-3/4 of batting and backing around all the sides. When I do it myself, I trim at the edge. I could flip it when trimming at the edge but if I need the marks, they are only accurate when the ruler is the right side up.

[@NurseBearEnterprises]

@@adamsewfun. I wondered if you needed those marks…. Have been enjoying your vids indeed. My machine arrives in early 2022.

[@annb4013]

A) I think we like the “weirdo” (not) it’s really genuine, b) I got vicarious pleasure watching you trim that quilt c) appreciate the time it takes to make these d); I’m sure there’s more (loving the prostitcher stuff)

[@shelleydurbak4334]

Adam - when you put a facing on a quilt, how do you hang it? Do you add a sleeve in there somewhere, or what?

[@adamsewfun.]

I still have to add a hanging sleeve.

[@carolynlfarlow3635]

I have heard of facing a quilt but never saw it done...thanks for this video...which ruler are you using? Love the quilt top I have only quilted 2 quilts on my long arm, am a newbie to LAQ

[@adamsewfun.]

The ruler is the Versa Tool by Handi Quilter.

[@carolynlfarlow3635]

Tell us again where to get the panel.

[@adamsewfun.]

I bought mine at Quilting Mayhem, you can order them online if they still have them.

[@gwennadoty7374]

What is that brand of steam iron you are using?

[@adamsewfun.]

Reliable Maven

[@joangavin7908]

You are keepin it real, it weird

[@annebuckley9040]

How do you hang it once it’s finished?

[@adamsewfun.]

Depends on where it hangs. If it’s on my design wall, I just pin into it, if it’s somewhere else, I add a hanging sleeve.

[@annebuckley9040]

@@adamsewfun. ok. A sleeve it will be. Additional hand stitching 😂 thank you

[@MamaChristine]

Adam, is one of these Hoffman Dream Bug panels too much for a beginner? Like repetition to learn to download pattern, set areas, etc? Do they make smaller ones? Thanks!

[@adamsewfun.]

My thoughts, it's a great way to start if you can focus on not being perfect and getting used to the process. You will be doing a lot of techniques during it (loading and basting a whole cloth and all of the Pro-Stitcher stuff). The stitching will look great because it's Pro-Stitcher but placement might not be perfect. Match your threads and you should be good. I would use the Quiltable design (asf10 will get you 10% off) because it's made to fit into the petals and not run on the outside. You can do it, just have fun!!

[@MamaChristine]

I just ordered one. Have you done the red poinsetta one? I can’t tell what color Omni will match it. I guess I need the color card, lol!

[@taurigal]

Gorgeous quilt! Glad the facing worked out well. This method looks safe enough for even me to try. Just curious, why did you switch cutters? I have a 60 that I never use but maybe I should? Thanks for another fantastic video!

[@adamsewfun.]

The multiple layers of batting make it somewhat thick, so the 60 just cuts better.

[@gwennadoty7374]

What kind of frame are you on?

[@adamsewfun.]

Gallery2 by Handi Quilter.

[@carolynlfarlow3635]

Where did you get the zipper? Did they come with HQ ?

[@adamsewfun.]

They don’t come with the machine but you can contact The Quilting Connection in Elkhorn, WI. They are the originator of The Quick Zip system. They are great.

[@carolynlfarlow3635]

@@adamsewfun. I did find one at our Reno A-1 Vac and Sew store....thank you!

[@annwoodlief7627]

How would you add a strip for hanging?

[@adamsewfun.]

Just attach a sleeve to the back. No different than adding a sleeve to a quilt with a binding.

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Finished is better than perfect and anyways who’s gonna know it’s not perfect❣️✂️🧵🪡💖❤️💕💗 🤫🤫🤭

[@annb4013]

The not part is your not all that weird 😊

[@adamsewfun.]

Hahaha