Bonnie & Camille print + Grunge Aqua + freemotion quilting = the perfect wholecloth baby gift!

[@lindalupton8214]

Love the "quilting practice", as we continue to learn from you and others.

[@lindalupton8214]

It is most seriously artistry!

[@donnabonn92]

Forgot to mention, I love the new lighting! Big improvement!!!

[@kimharrington1764]

So funny that you said I need to relax, I don't really need to be that close to my stitching! I was just thinking right before you said that, that you would be sore if you didn't back off a little bit! I did get some of the rulers you are using! Love them. I agree with the ones who said to be happy with the work in the roses. It is very sweet and I would love it if I could do that myself! You are awesome and such a wonderful teacher.

[@jilltom8887]

Split screens looks great. Thank you!

[@cindytoburen4662]

I am totally addicted to your videos. Recently bought the RED SNAPPERS system (on your suggestion) and loving how quickly I can now load my Quilts. Also found the MAGNETIC BARS at Harbor Freight for only $1.99 each for 18 inch bars. These work great for me too. I am a recent Breast Cancer Survivor & truly appreciate all your tips in helping me get back into machine Quilting.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Cindy, I’m so glad! Glad my chatter helps😉 and truly glad for your health and joy in your quilting❤️

[@sandan2358]

Love the zipper backing. New camera & lighting is great! I like your thread color choice. I like the flowers and leaves, the little flowers are sweet. Personally I’m not a fan of the split screen. I think this baby will love her quilt🩵

[@lynnemccarthy-my5mi]

Love the split screen.

[@genny7493]

It looks awesome.. We are always our worst critics and it looks so different off the frame.. you definitely got this!

[@StitchedBySusan]

I’m super happy with how it turned out❤️

[@dreamdanzzer]

I get lost watching you and love how you explain your thought process.

[@nancykepple9898]

This is great. I just found you. Thank you. Very inspiring.

[@StitchedBySusan]

So glad!

[@dphock]

Susan, I love these whole cloth videos. I really learn a lot from you and appreciate how much you share. Thank you!

[@StitchedBySusan]

You are so welcome!

[@nadinemerrick1255]

love the split screen

[@lynnemccarthy-my5mi]

I find your sessions inspirational. Thanks

[@showmegalusa4521]

Love it. I also love Jamie Wallen. You are both great. Love watching both of you.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cherylr7180]

Love the idea for a whole cloth baby quilt! We can get right to the quilting we love without having to do any piecing 😊

[@StitchedBySusan]

I know!!

[@maggiemichel2370]

Love your commentary. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessiesee9141]

Wow! You always amaze me. Jessie Hilliard, OH

[@StitchedBySusan]

Aw, thanks! And thanks for watching❤️

[@kathygospodarek8541]

Love the two views. The water did help to see the pattern. Love you work.

[@annemariemartin4946]

Hi Susan, I totally enjoy watching over your shoulder while you work and to listen to your dialog. You've answered so many questions I had in my head as I try to design and stitch my quilts. Does anyone else sweat buckets while long arm quilting? Must be my anxiety :):):)

[@StitchedBySusan]

I don't sweat buckets, but yesterday I was working on something outside my comfort zone (kind of a mash-up of designs) and I was sucking back coffee 🤣

[@msnelson98]

❤ Love the new lighting; split screen is great too. I’m so thankful I found your KZbin channel a few months ago when I got my Longarm quilt machine. Watching you quilt is mesmerizing and you make it look so easy. You are such an inspiration! I love ruler work but never tried it on whole cloth quilting. Thank you for sharing your craft. Much appreciated. 🌺

[@sandrarinker2254]

Thanks Susan just what I was looking for. Not ready to do a open area. However with the chevron I can do it!

[@StitchedBySusan]

Yes! It's manageable in small amounts!

[@sandrarinker2254]

do you have the measurements for doing this design

[@elliehelgeson2635]

Love the camera. Love watching your amazing. I'm from Clarkston Washington and I love watching you Ellie

[@lindathompson5608]

Love the split screen!! It’s all amazing!

[@kirsihamalainen5447]

What a great idea that zipper backing! Thank You!😊

[@barbaraabraham7796]

I like seeing both at once when you are quilting

[@cheri5911]

Thank you, camera views are great!

[@lindadittrich151]

love flowers and leaves!!!

[@verahoupt4048]

I love you being creative on the flowers. Perfect!

[@dkhayden1]

I LOVE the quilt behind you!

[@StitchedBySusan]

Thank you! That was an early one on my part, but it seemed fitting to have A Bonnie and Camille behind me too😉

[@spowers1118]

Love the split screen when recording. Thanks to Mr. Producer

[@sandram938]

I like the split screen! I’m a new viewer and love the show! Thanks for all your efforts.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Welcome aboard!

[@cherylr7180]

I also like the Quilters Apothecary rulers. Jamie is a talented guy with some great videos as well. Thank you for your informative videos. I don’t think there’s anyone out there showing the process from start to finish like you do. It’s so important to know all the details! I haven’t managed to catch you live, but I always catch them later on KZbin.

[@StitchedBySusan]

I'm so happy to hear my videos are helpful! I tried to create what I wish I'd had as a newbie - there are so many questions you don't even know to ask until you get in the middle of a project, so this seems like a great way to work through them.

[@barbarafischer7376]

Love your whole cloth ideas - beautiful quilting, as always 😊

[@StitchedBySusan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JasonHardwick-u5i]

It still blows my mind that you can quilt right to left without the thread shredding. Using my sons check in love the two views of the cameras. Mary Ellen

[@StitchedBySusan]

Yep, I'm able to quilt in any direction and I'm so grateful! On my last machine it was a bit trickier, but I found help in Facebook groups from quilters who had the same machine.

[@tammykelley6173]

Forgot to mention, the zipper idea for the backing is adorable. Love that. I am sure that it will be loved and treasured.

[@StitchedBySusan]

I LOVE the zipper backs, especially when the fabrics are high contrast, and a simple seam is just too stark.

[@giselemacdonald794]

Oh Susan…I would definitely call what you are doing here ARTISTRY! Just after an hour you made a comment about that. I’m really intrigued by what you’re doing in this video and particularly the flowers and leaves section. I’m really hoping you saw it differently after you removed it from the frame and stepped back. I love it!

[@StitchedBySusan]

Yes…and I’m trying to learn not to say that, but to treat needle and thread as my art medium❤️

[@dphock]

I like the side by side view a lot! Better than shifting back and forth.

[@ruthfrench]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this real time quilting. I am wondering about rulers with my domestic sit down machine. The handles on yours look inviting as I have painful hands sometimes.

[@StitchedBySusan]

I love the feel of this line, but I also know quilters who use pop sockets, like you would use on the back of your cell phone.

[@tammykelley6173]

Thank you for the whole cloth videos. I have 2 baby quilts planned using this idea. I want to practice a Baptist Fan on one and Orange Peel on the other. Considered doing a wide area in the middle of Orange Peel and maybe some smaller designs above and below. What do you think? Would like to try quilting a houndstooth pattern maybe, as the backing has giraffes with houndstooth and sort of an orange peel petal shape on them. Also the marking tip with a Herra marker is super helpful. Love the split view and new lighting.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Those ideas sound grand! Baby quilts are the perfect size for trying out ideas - all kinds of ideas!

[@donnabonn92]

I've done a fair amount of FMQ'g on my Bernina domestic and I think you're being hard on yourself! I think you are doing just fine!

[@JudyMcDoguall]

Hi Susan, just found all these videos, amazing thank you. The batting you use is Hobbs 80/20, which one is it the Heirloom?

[@StitchedBySusan]

Yes, it is.

[@anettek.laursen9475]

Great video - again ❤ do you ever use an open toe foot, and in case which one.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Not typically, but I do use the #9 darning foot when I want more visibility.

[@thereeb66]

Good afternoon from Alabama

[@barbaraabraham7796]

What is your tip for not getting slanted as you approach the point of the chevron? I think that would be a problem for me. Love the lighting -- so helpful to watch you quilt!

[@StitchedBySusan]

For me, it's practice, and peripheral vision - literally keeping half an eye on the "big picture" helps me shaping and fitting things. You might try marking in some simple up and down strokes as a visual guide. This skill of SEEING and filling a space is a huge part of freehand quilting, and it really comes with practice.

[@wendyfoster1362]

Can you tell me where to find your plexi glass and what size it is. Thanks so much for the great videos!

[@StitchedBySusan]

I got mine at my local hardware store. It’s 1/8” thick and 18” x 24”. If you can’t find it locally, there’s a link in the description for them at Amazon.

[@yolandablaskowski71]

I'm new to your show, and I think you are great with all the great information you give us. Thank you. I have a question, where did you get your magnet. What a nice idea.

[@StitchedBySusan]

The local hardware store. Very inexpensive. If you don't have them locally, I do have a link in my episode descriptions to get them from Amazon.

[@lindadollar7029]

I never heard of whole cloth quilting, but I love the idea of it. Your quilting is lovely. I just found your channel two months ago,absolutely love watching

[@StitchedBySusan]

Generally “wholecloth” quilts are quite elaborate and often medallion style, but I’ve simplified the idea for sweet little baby gifts

[@yolandasager5307]

I’m a new quilter. This is my 1st year making quilts consistently. My desire is learning how to quilt my own projects . Would you recommend me waiting to learn how to quilt first before jumping into quilting? Or can you learn how to quilt on a longarm at any stage of quilting process?….. Want you professional opinion please.

[@StitchedBySusan]

You can learn on a longarm at any time! It is quite a bit easier to move the machine over the quilt (longarm), rather than the quilt under the needle (sit-down machine). However, other factors like space and price often come into play, and many folks quilt beautifully on domestic or sit-down machines.

[@yolandasager5307]

@@StitchedBySusan neither is a issue for me. I’d like to make quilts to donate, and it’s easier and less painful when you don’t have to pay someone to do it. Thanks for your input and response. Enjoy your day! 😃

[@shooter6818]

cool in western New york

[@genny7493]

To screw in the lid, start on the other side… great set up and video…

[@StitchedBySusan]

I did think of that, after the fact🤣

[@susanskaer8743]

Sue from Spokane Wa

[@trishthomas310]

Like Angela Walters says, “Don’t stop if you don’t like it. Just do it until you’re done.”

[@StitchedBySusan]

Yep, that is so true, at least for the little wobbles. They just don't matter!

[@SnowWhite1352]

Q: are you trying to make your matchsticks perpendicular to the chevron?

[@StitchedBySusan]

They're straight up and down(ish) - not angled like the chevron.