Dee's Saturday Sampler - Learn about Kawandi Quilting

Join Instructor Dee Christopher to learn about this traditional (and scrap busting) technique. Dee will demonstrate and you can follow along with scraps from The Handmade Quilt project or all of those small bits and pieces you have been saving because they are too pretty to toss!
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[@pamelakatz4682]

Much easier if you start with backing cut one inch larger all around than your batting. Then you press edge of backing in half then half again, forming a binding. As you begin to sew your first round of pieces, you slip them under the binding and sew forming your frame at the same time.

[@atree3]

The Siddi women put the triangles in at the very beginning, but of course that is a little more difficult. . .

[@cyn4rest]

Hi Margaret. Our very own master of Kawandi ❤

[@karenlittle2905]

Interesting technique. I can see the purpose in doing this -- using up all the scraps was a very practical part of daily life. Now we do it as a "technique" not because of the practical nature of the craft. I think we all have scraps of beautiful fabric that we just can't throw out! I shall be doing some of this in the future.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

This is fascinating! Well explained. I would like to see more tutorials on this piece

[@tammytahara855]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! This is my first Kawandi project!

[@saundraweed9738]

Love the creative variation for using this technique. Much more effective for the type of projects I would to incorporate this technique in. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@renestovall9226]

You do wonderful work & your instructions are always very clear and helpful 😊

[@images7utube]

Thank you so much for the very detailed video....I have done a small piece with this method but didn't have all the info and fudged it as I went LOL. This was very helpful

[@campinglady81]

Hello! First timer. Very interested in Kawandi 🧵

[@nildamager1649]

Thanks for a new project. Fun 😲👍

[@marianneparkinson3873]

Hi also a first timer, I’m from Perth, Australia, our weather is quite pleasant, not overly hot. I haven’t heard of Kawandi before so finding it interesting to find out what it is.

[@pamelacrause9579]

Very interesting. Thanks for doing the research.

[@marty2385]

I like the way you stitched a triangle on one square of the zippered bag.

[@bevricker4812]

I did a project with machine stitches 2 cm apart and between the rows I did shashiko style stitches with #12 thread. I think that would be a good way around the hand stitched vs machine debate.

[@debandrews7415]

Thx for answering questions

[@connieburr1643]

Hi Dee, do you have a video which shows the final few rounds of stitching in the centre of the piece? Thank you.

[@jaynewood6714]

Very helpful! I will try this..

[@sandycampbell6600]

Could you show how to use measure/masking tape? Recommend spray basting the gauze/batting to backing first before hand stitching fabric scraps; seems would be easier to handle since doing all this handwork.

[@didibardwell1961]

Love this technique, how do you wash these quilts?

[@rachelross2970]

Good morning everyone

[@cindiberry5642]

The blues are beautiful. I’m curious as to what size are the squares and/or rectangles do you use.

[@gailshaw2]

how do you connect two pieces of batting/lining?

[@hariathawale9081]

Nice.which size needle is best? Pl.let me know.

[@hariathawale9081]

Thanks.

[@tonjamontoya5063]

Can you show the back of the corner where you did the two lines, please?

[@deb08052]

do the pieces have to be square, rectangle?

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

Not necessarily. It is just easier to turn the edges under and close the gaps if they are. I think it could be very interesting with a variety of shapes.

[@raemurphy1599]

Is every piece folded?

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

It is on the sides that will overlap and be on top so that there are no raw edges, otherwise I tuck under.

[@forgetthedustrhonda8622]

Hi there - what sort of thread r u using? Sewing machine thread or embroidery thread? TVs I love it

[@ninadukette3340]

Go back to before 7 min.

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

I am using embroidery thread. You can use whatever you have. Pearl cotton works great. If the thread is a bit thicker it really adds great texture.

[@sandycampbell6600]

At the 30:00 minute video segment, where you’re talking about adding another scrap, noticed ‘open gaps’ from initial rows. Do you go back & hand stitch or leave open? If understanding correctly, scraps are stitched in rounds working towards center?

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

I add the scraps as I approach a gap and continue stitching which encloses those gaps. You are stitching and adding pieces as you go around until you finish at the center.

[@rosemarysanchez5107]

can you use bee wax on your thread

[@sharonpalmer1358]

Do you use a light batting or just the fabric squares and backing?

[@raeelsley2984]

I personally only use fabric backing and scraps no batting …but I use a sturdy fabric ,old curtains etc .

[@tonjamontoya5063]

Hi! You go through all three layers with the running stitch?

[@deechristopherquilting6672]

Yes, that is exactly what you do.

[@annedirks4501]

How big is this quilt ?

[@sharonpalmer1358]

Why couldn’t you complete stitching the squares/rectangles then go back to stitch the whole top?

[@carolynperkins3141]

It looks to me like quilt as you go . It just uses scraps instead of larger pieces of fabric and it is hand stitched

[@cecilianakai2317]

It's not really what u went to do. You go around the quilt just keep stitching.

[@queva3062]

That's the concept until you get to the centre & voila !!😂😂.

[@dianesmith4420]

Sorry..but this one is soooooooooo boring....

[@eshannon922]

Too much unnecessary talk.

[@ToriLynnH]

Not a fan of kwandi.

[@queva3062]

Should go to other channel😂.

[@jenniferanderson7080]

Why even comment?🤷🏻‍♀️