EPISODE 43 - Fast and Easy and Half Square Triangle Chevron Quilt Tutorial

[@cynthiageorge764]

I love this quit don’t worry about what some people say they are jealous because they can’t do what you do keep on keeping on I love it Five star it’s beautiful may God continue bless you

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are very kind Cynthia:) Thank you for taking time to watch me;)

[@eirlyshuws3265]

I to like chevron. And what a lovely story. I also get a warm feeling when I see my grandchildren cuddled under their quilts, they love them matched points or not !!!!!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So nice to make quilts that are loved and used ~ that's the whole objective!! :) Points notwithstanding!!! :)

[@booomanchu]

What a wonderful story of your rainbow quilt and the girl.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I wish I could share the photo...really touched my heart! Thanks for taking time to watch! :)

[@margaret-mary499]

What a touching story about the girl in the hospital with your quilt. I bet it touched your heart also. This is a beautiful quilt and for the lady talking about the pattern being so 2014 well I have quilt magazines with the same pattern in the 1990s. Yes I collect magazines. Your backing is so pretty love the print🌷

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So many 'trends', like chevrons, houndstooth, paisleys, damasks, plaids, etc., to me, are not trends at all, but long lasting designs!

[@amandapanda2284]

Jean I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to teach us and share those secrets we wouldn't otherwise know which make quilting so much easier. Your work is beautiful it really is your heart you are quilting each time and it shows what a beautiful person you are.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so very much for your kind words!! Oh my goodness ~ I really appreciate you appreciating me!!! :)

[@ruthanngreenway4243]

Ruth Ann again!!! I am very with you on the whole TREND thing. I am always way behind the times so to speak. When I like something I like it forever. Especially in my home. I'm not changing the decor of my home everytime an interior decorator sneezes. You stick to your guns. Chevrons rock!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So true! I was given the opportunity when I was TWELVE years old, by my mom and dad, to choose whatever decor I wanted in a new room in our home. I chose a lovely yellow and white gingham wallpaper stripe with tiny pink roses and painted the paneling below the wallpaper a sunny yellow. IF that SAME wallpaper was available TODAY, I would CHOOSE IT!!!! And that was almost 50 years ago!! I like what I like and will stick with what I like!!! :)

[@emds698]

Jean this is very pretty. Funny that I picked this video to watch today the story is beautiful and sad but the reason I find it a coincidence is because sadly yesterday I got news that my step niece died in a hit and run yesterday, and I’m sewing to comfort me. Thanks for your videos

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

OH NO!! How utterly terrible! Must be a nightmare....I am SO sorry for such a thing to have happened. What a cruel and wicked world we live in. It seems this chevron quilt has meaning in times of joy and sadness for several people. Again, hugs to you...dear girl

[@lindaatoler1541]

Jean, what can I say but it's another Beautiful Quilt you've made. I too want to thank you for teaching me/us how to make a Quilt from beginning to the end. Most Videos I've watched before I ran across one of your Videos they show you then they maybe... maybe ...show how to make 1 block or square what every you call it LOL.. then they cut the camera off and come back and show a ending and I'm like WHAT !! It leaves me to not knowing really one thing totally about the video they showed. Then I happen to click on one of your 3 months ago and I was hooked and kept watching different videos you have on you-tube and I feel so lucky be a beginner Quilt after 20 years or 30 not making one thing I worked many years of my life away. Then I grew up and now I Quilt all the time it's my Happy Place ,just for me when its just me home. I'm a widow with 5 grandkids but I do get time alone and I sew.Bless you for taking the time to teach us and you go at my speed and you can't ask for anything else .Linda A , WV

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I am sort of working on the premise that people who watch me don't know a heck of a lot about quilting and so I begin pretty much at square one. If you follow along with JEAN'S BLOCK PARTY ~ 2018 - from Block 1 to Block 20 and on to the finishing, I pretty much show beginners how to select fabric, measure, cut, where to sew, etc., Hope this helps! :)

[@lindaatoler1541]

I am learning from each and every block from the block party ;-))

[@rosereyna8059]

That's right like it or Not! Lol We love quilts and that's all that matters. You help make the girl comfortable, cozy. 😉😍

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yea! That's right! :)

[@ladyduce00]

Jean, I love this pattern and Thank YOU for showing us newbies the total process. Rain on the people who think this is so 2016. They are the ones who I don't care to know or follow. I thought we got rid of that kind of stuff when we left high school. I am going to make this one soon as I can get some fabric. I love this.!!! Thank YOU and I really do like your teaching style at least you don't leave any steps out.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are welcome! Thanks so much for watching!! :)

[@psum6537]

Ditto on everything you said. Love this woman’s ability to make even me creative!!

[@ginettelefebvre8817]

What a beautiful story.

[@JaneandPatrick]

I'm a 'learner quilter' I've made 4 so far, several years ago, all hand quilted as I didn't know about a free motion foot then. and want to get back into it. I have two appliqué fleece-backed ones in mind for a friends children that I'd like to do first. I'm so glad I recently came across your channel. You are talented, arty, funny and a great tutor. I'm binge-watching your channel for tips, ideas and humour!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so much! Just a word of advice though - fleece backing can be a bit tough to free motion quilt as it 'sticks' a bit to the bed of the machine. You need your fabric to move very smoothly and freely to free motion quilt well. I have done it but it was a bit of a pain. There is a slippery 'mat' I think, called the Supreme Slider, which is very very slick and makes free motion quilting easier. Just an idea! But all the best and thanks again for watching and bingeing!! (Didn't your mother tell you that is dangerous:!:!: ) LOL!! LOL!!! :)

[@JaneandPatrick]

Thanks for the tip about fleece.....I think I'll hand quilt them, no point setting myself up for failure!! I'll experiment on something slippier. And LOL, my mum used to say everything was dangerous but I've made it to 55......

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL!! :)

[@kimberleygirl7533]

Love that you teach for the real beginners. You inspire me Jean. Love your quilts. 💖😍

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw Thanks Susan!! I hope I'm not dumbing it down TOO MUCH!! :) Thanks for watching!

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Such a beautiful and rewarding story

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It made me feel good ~ thanks!

[@nicolek963]

Wow, seems easy, I will try for sure using charm packs to do a baby quilt, Thank you , great, easy tutorial, I love all your tutorials.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Super! This is a fun quilt to make! Thank you very much for taking time to watch me:)

[@lisameek4863]

What a beautiful story

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! Touched me too!

[@ginettelefebvre8817]

Thank you for another great tutorial Jean. Another quilt top I want to try. Hugs.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Please do!

[@susancychowski582]

Hello Jean wonderful quilt you dont know how fantastic you are just so special thank you so much

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I'm not that special ~ everyone has the capacity to show kindness ~ like this lady did when sending me the photo of her daughter! That was special! :) But thank you so very much!

[@susancychowski582]

You are special just the way you teach and simply your manner in which you do it is what i mean

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw ~ I have a genuine FAN!!! LOL!! :)

[@jenalrahbi6730]

Jean, your Tops are just the cutest, love them! They're very flattering. Thanks for the video.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

OH! Thanks! I often have to think, 'oh dear, what to wear?!?'

[@lillianmerlin8067]

You are awesome. Your quilting tutorials are like watching happy mail. Keep on inspiring. 🇨🇦

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh I like that...I'm like 'happy mail'!!!! LOL!! Thanks for watching me!

[@brendawallgren8354]

Beautiful story! I now also want to make a chevron quilt! I will think of story the whole while I make it and every time I use it!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Brenda! It was ME that was touched when I received the photo and story ~ what a kind person she was to share that!

[@brendawallgren8354]

Jean Truelove I can only imagine how sweet it was to receive that letter and photo. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! It's truly heartwarming!

[@kathycomstock5442]

Always....ALWAYS love your videos and watching you share your quilts with us! Love the Chevron!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks so much Kathy! So nice! :)

[@susanglynn7189]

OK YOU MADE ME CRY! What an awesome story behind your chevron quilt! Chevrons rock!!!!! Lol

[@jenniferyoung7565]

SO CLEAVER!!! And Beautiful!

[@kimtaylor4751]

O Jean I just love your quilt .I'm a beginner in quilting and you make it look so geogues I'm going to make a baby quilt .so thank you 😊😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Kim! This was a fun quilt to make! :) All the best:)

[@mike1968442]

It’s six years later- and I just made a 3” square (1/2 sq triangle-over 500 of them) in all varieties of blues and white. I have that cutter too, but never used it.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Another nice quilt, never knew how the Chevron went together, thanks for sharing. 👍❤️😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are so welcome!

[@brittanstarr9454]

Loved your story! I have an etsy shop as well (I sell crochet dolls and plushies) and I love when my buyers send me pictures of their little ones hugging their new toys! It makes my day!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Isnt' it a wonderful feeling, knowing our lovingly made products bring joy!??!?! Thanks for visiting me! :)

[@brittanstarr9454]

It's the best feeling ever! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial! I'll be making my very first quilt this week and your video helped me out so much.

[@LottieSue]

LOL! I just finishing my first HST top without a pattern. Now I can learn the correct way from you. Thanks for the video.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

But I'm sure it was lovely! So many ways to put them together!! :)

[@christinerazo7306]

I love your quilt my so beautiful thank you for your time and videos!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are very welcome!! :)

[@WhateverHunterLiz]

I love chevrons!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It is such an EASY quilt!! :)

[@margimac1]

This will be my next Quilt. Thank you for your very explicit tutorials. I have made some oven gloves too. you really are a super tutor Thank you. Margaret {Ireland}

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

AW thanks Margaret! I hope you make one ~ easy peasy!! Just step by step and you'll have it done in no time ~ trust me!!! And my humble thanks for such kind words! :)

[@debglastetter851]

What a beautiful story and I love your quilt no matter what year it is made. lol I have never made one but I will now. Love how you made your HST.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Deb! I'm SO NOT influenced by 'trends'...what I like at 13 I still like at 61!!! :)

[@MsSassySean]

Thanks for helping Jenny D. out! I love it when people say what they actually think! There are always haters in the group...the majority of the time they are faceless cowards!

[@lindafriend9392]

Great tutorial, as usual, you really cover all the bases 👍 If you’re new to quilting, this is a super satisfying pattern. It looks way more complex than it is and you can change it up with bright colours if you want. I’ve made it with just two fabrics, plain and print, and it turned out really pretty. It may not be the latest design, but you’re hoping to make an heirloom and in a few years it will be back in fashion again😊.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

This is a classic pattern that, to my mind, will never go out of 'style'. So many fabric choices also would look super in this pattern! Thanks for watching! :)

[@lindafriend9392]

Jean Truelove You’re absolutely right. I’m currently doing a churn dash quilt, a traditional pattern which will never go out of style. You should always make what you love. 😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

How can quilting go 'out of style'? These beloved patterns have stood the test of time!

[@pennymilligan2938]

Well I guess I am going to be oh so "2014" lol I am making a Chevron for my granddaughter in her school colors of red and gray, with an applique of a softball on it and the words "play like a girl" because she made her school softball team and is so excited. So, your tutorial is right on time for me!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Nothing wrong with '2014'!!! Your quilt sound super! Lucky granddaughter!! :) Thanks for watching!

[@tracyruth4247]

Hi Jean! I've never made a chevron quilt, but now I want to after watching this! My first quilt I made for my daughter for her birthday about 10 yrs ago when she was stationed in Iraq. It was just big blocks of patriotic fabric with sashing and cornerstones, but the middle blocks were squares of white fabric that I had family and friends sign/decorate. She cried when she opened it and even though it was my first quilt, I don't think I'll ever make another that will mean as much as that one. Your story of your rainbow chevron quilt reminded me of it. I can imagine how that young lady felt covered in all that love! Anyway, I was wondering if you have ever made a braided quilt.....its one I'd love to do someday. Thanks for sharing!!❤

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw sweet story! These memories are wonderful and touching! Yes, I have made a braided quilt - perhaps I will add that to my list of 'to do's'!

[@Sharon-pb7so]

Jean Truelove I'd LOVE to see you do a braided quilt. I did a braided border on my last quilt using half hexagons. That quilt, now that I think about it, was all half square triangles. The pattern almost drove me crazy but it finally all fell into place. I only had the center square of the quilt to build the rest of the quilt around it, no pattern. I probably drew the quilt out four times until I finally got out my colored pencils and really drew and colored until it was right.

[@christinerazo7306]

I have always told my kidos you do you and let everyone else do them and if they don't like something it's there problem not yours I love chevron and I love big hair :)xoxox

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I was bullied and teased mercilessly in school ~ worst 12 years of my life. Because I always thought outside the box (heck, I wasn't even NEAR the box!) and marched to my own drum. And you are correct - its' THEIR problem!! And you are right - BIG HAIR DON"T CARE!!!! :)

[@annieboulton5759]

I like the idea of doing this chevron in Xmas fabric, almost "tis the season". We are doing a Xmas themed day at quilt class this week. I will suggest this pattern to the girls. Thanks Jean xxx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Holiday fabrics would make up SO pretty in runners with this pattern - fun AND easy!! :)

[@stephm281]

Love the chevron quilts. I can see it in Christmas fab. Thankyou sew sew much😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Makes up in pretty seasonal and holiday fabrics - and you are SEW welcome :)

[@aminoki414]

Fantastic tutorial thank you! I can't wait to try this!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Easy and effective! Yes! Try it! You will be thrilled ! And thanks for tuning in and watching me! :)

[@annieboulton5759]

Lovely quilt. I really like the chevron pattern. Glad you've brought it back Jean ;););) xxx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Ann ~ was it every AWAY!?!?!? LOL!! :)

[@annieboulton5759]

Never for me really lol. I even crochet chevron blankies!! I'm just an old fashioned girl lol xx

[@80657]

Haha I love the chevron quilt. I made 1 with 4 color deep blue sea charm packs and 4 white. I think the charm pack was deep blue sea?🤔🤔? Lots of different shades of blue. Made a twin quilt for my daughter. It was maybe 6 months ago. Beautiful quilt as always and god bless y'all.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks for sharing Amanda:)

[@jackiecaygle3878]

I agree with you its' what you like regardless of the "trends" I LOVE big hair especially big red hair ( I have red hair) lol I love your videos I check every day to see if you have a posting

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

GO TEAM BIG HAIR!! :) Thanks for watching!! :)

[@mynewL1fe]

I like your technique, thanks! I was looking for a Chevron pattern for a border on a baby quilt and this looks nice and quick. Have a great day 😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So pleased you found me and like this video:) Thank you:)

[@JUDE11236]

You go on just enough 😊.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Perhaps just a 'tad' too much sometimes!! LOL!

[@mandamorris7934]

Love love love!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so much! :)

[@kquitberg4297]

Chevrons are sooo 2014. I like chevrons too. Classic. A trend I wish would go away? Baggie jeans with crotch hanging to knees. It’s been around so long the dads did it first followed by the kids. Maybe in a few cases even grandads did it first.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Seriously. Who makes up these 'trends' anyway?!?!!? I have liked what I like and will continue to like what I like, in 'style' or not! And I agree with some of these dreadful trends...need to say goodbye to them! :)

[@DeedyDavismomtoy]

Well it's right on time for what I need today :)

[@DeedyDavismomtoy]

Even the color format is perfect. I needed something to coordinate with a 1985 travel trailer couch cushion that needs recovering. It is the brown plaid of that era. The rest of it is in perfect condition. Thanks :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Well, there you go!!! :) Get to it!! And all the best! LOL!!! :)

[@Saucyakld]

Very nice Jean, and easy to follow. Getting supplies today to see if I can get the black and grey. Our quilt shop seems to be going Kaffee Fassett way, multicoloured rainbow fabric. Trying to get used to sewing red, orange etc together, not my colours hahaha!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I like Kaffe Fasset - to a certain extent. Some of the prints are so similar that I feel that when made into blocks~ they all blend into one great mass. Might as well just have one all over print! Just my opinion! I normally gravitate to romantic florals and so the black and grey was out of my comfort zone, but it's a nice place to step!! :)

[@lindahunt5634]

Perfect message!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you:)

[@catherineiwanicki7362]

I am making a chevron quilt. I am using this half square triangle pattern with two layer cakes that I got. Making two half square triangles out of two pieces of fabric. I have the sandwich together. I am now doing the quilting. I am outlining the chevron pattern about half inch spacing with my rows using the walking foot as my spacing guide. •what is the correct ergonomic position to be sitting at my sewing machine??? After a couple days of doing this quilting on my home sewing machine, I have pulled back muscles in my lower back. It’s 80x70 and I used a lightweight cotton batting. But it’s darn heavy turning it every 12 inches or so. This is my third quilt, but the first one I have “quilted”. I love your videos Thanks!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Do you have your quilt supported well and sturdy BEHIND your machine? To the SIDE of your machine? In your lap? VERY IMPORTANT! I find that having my chair (hydraulic) a tiny bit higher helps me to look sort of 'down' at the project....only working with one small area at a time. YOU MUST take lots and lots of breaks, stretch your neck, roll your shoulders, keep your upper body AWAY from your ears (!!! :) and get up frequently. Sitting DIRECTLY in front of your needle (center of body) is so important. Even the casters on a rolling chair should be positioned properly (really!!) so your body is not 'slanted', even ever so little. I have a small cushion in the small of my back which I can lean back into, taking the pressure off my lower back/lower back thighs. Makes a world of difference! It is really important to think of your quilt one small section at a time and take breaks. Then the project isn't all that daunting. That's my thought anyway. All the best! Let me know how you get on! :) Thanks for watching me! :)

[@susanmei9980]

I saw this somewhere on youtube: get one or two inexpensive rolling clothes racks (I got cheap at Aldi's a cpl months ago) and some bungee cords and some heavy duty clips ($ Tree). Position behind your quilting table & to the left. Hang the bungees from the rack, put clips on the ends and clip to corners or sides of your quilt (or wherever you need) to support the weight of your quilt. The bungees & rollers make it flexible to move with you, while taking the weight off the quilt. I haven't tried it yet, but I got all the stuff. Sounds like it will work great! 👌 😊

[@annieboulton5759]

Another thing Jean, about my ironing. I will spend ages ironing little blocks but I hate ironing anything else, like shirts and work trousers lol xx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Funny...when I lived in England EVERYBODY ironed....hardly anybody Irons in America!! :) But ironing quilt blocks ~~~ that's a 'whole other ballgame'!! LOL!!

[@cheryl8280]

Nice valley girl accent!! hahahahaha But that is a beautiful quilt. I love the black, gray and white effect. How sweet of that lady to send you a picture of her daughter with her new chevron quilt. I would think you would be interested in who gets them. Love your tutorials, Jean. Keep it up and don't worry how long your videos are. I, for one, enjoy every minute! I'm on my way to my studio to make a chevron quilt. Luv ya and keep up the awesome work!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL! I always love hearing back from folks who buy my quilts or things....it's so nice to hear they appreciate them! This chevron quilt, however, was VERY special! :) Thanks so much for watching me! :)

[@mbcalderwood]

i live the chevron quilt Jean!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Merideth! :)

[@calstalk1675]

So pretty

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you very much:)

[@richardtrent8410]

Wonderful story.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks:)

[@vivianbunch1963]

If you have another block party I want to join! How will I know if you decide to do another one???

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Just keep watching my videos! Don't know WHAT I'll do...but it'll be Something! :)

[@kerranky]

i'm now going to do a couple of table runners tomorrow using the chevron, it's 11pm here in the uk. i look forward to your video's

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It will work up so very quickly and you will be so pleased! I'd love to see your results ~ shame we can't post them here!! :)

[@Laurie-BoYESHUA]

Thread question: at minute 27 your thread spool changed. You started with a "regular" spool, and now I see the "bullet-looking" spool. I just bought a few spools that look like bullets. Sorry I can't recall proper term, cone thread?My question is, can I use my mini cone looking thread on the sideways spindle? It looks like that's what you did. am I seeing right? Thanks! Great quilt, great tutorial. Blessings to you!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I was sewing on different days and, yes, I changed my thread. I ran out of my Aurifil and changed over to my Coats and Clarks for the last bits of sewing. I have no trouble using my sideways spindle for my mini cone thread - as long as the spool-stopper (if that's what its' called, that disk thingy) is on snuggly. Thanks again! :)

[@colleenmurphy6529]

I love this quilt and want to try it. I cannot afford a long arm quilter, so I was thinking, could I pin and tie the quilting part by hand with embroidery thread and a curved needle? What do you think?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That's an idea - however, this smallish quilt was NOT sent off to a long arm quilter. I quilted the straight lines on my home sewing machine and as it is not large, anyone could do it also! I've never tied a quilt, but you could! But I prefer to quilt mine - and when I keep them small, it is do-able!! :)

[@colleenmurphy6529]

Thanks, Jean. I will try to quilt it on my home machine first and see how it goes,

[@karenfransisco6667]

So how big will one pack of 10’ layer cake make in the chevron quilt? I’m making it next from your tutorials. I’m sorry I ask so many questions but I’m learning. Lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

No worries! For a quilt about 72" x 86" you would need TWO layer cakes - one of the print fabric and one of the background fabric. One layer cake is about 2 3/4 yards of material so you could cut 10" squares from yardage for the background if you wanted to. Hope this helps!

[@calstalk1675]

I love chevrons…..

[@gracebrtkrz5308]

Really love your metallic fabric-can you let me know the name of it? Thanks for your tutorial!

[@gracebrtkrz5308]

I just went back and listened to the beginning again and heard the answer to my question-thanks again!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So glad you tuned in! Thanks so much for watching!! :)

[@tracystrobel1065]

What a wonderful story of the young lady who received your quilt. Do you still have that photo to post here? It would be heart warming to see.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I have the photo, I just don't know how to post it on my KZbin as it is 'videos'......maybe will have my kids try to figure something out

[@tracystrobel1065]

Jean Truelove you sound like me... Lol my daughter is my IT girl and gets so frustrated with me when i ask how to do something!! How do they know all this? Since they were only 3 they commanded the computer. They cant read or write their names but can maneuver threw the internet!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

...can't read, write and have attention spans of about 3 seconds......And I always remind them that it was I who taught them how to use a toilet!! LOL!

[@tracystrobel1065]

Jean Truelove thats so true... Forgot about that little tidbit!!! Lol

[@paigeroof3202]

What kind of ruler is that with the rotary cutter attached to it? Thanks! Beautiful quilt!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It is a FISKARS Rotary cutter/ruler combo 6" x 24". Joann Fabrics have them for about $70 but I got mine from Amazon for about $50. And Thank you very much! :)

[@faneradoyce7499]

Nice

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you:)

[@jackiecaygle3878]

I have a question when you cut your borders do you cut them from salvage to salvage or length way or does it matter

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I usually cut them length wise - uses more fabric but I don't like to seam a border if I can help it. Cutting this way MAY cause the borders to 'wave' slightly, so handle them very carefully ~ I starch like mad so my borders lay nice and flat.

[@jackiecaygle3878]

Thank you

[@wickens9221]

Ok,I love the video and I need to know the name of that ruler with the cutting blade attached to it. And where did you buy it?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

This is a FISKARS Rotary Cutte/Ruler Combo tool. You can get them at Joann's (with a coupon) or on Amazon (where I got mine:) Best Tool Ever:)

[@bryanterbrock2755]

I would love to make this quilt. What is the finished size?

[@Mar-kf6yp]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@nancyrobinson4113]

Love this tutorial and enjoy all of them , wanted to ask have you ever did a quilt that you quilt as you go? I have a big problem with the quilting on the machine and can't afford having it done. Just about quit making quilt tops because of having such a hard time putting it together .

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Machine quilting CAN be so daunting...Lots of people have your problem. I do know there are tutorials (here on KZbin) about quilt-as-you-go, but I don't do that method on big quilts. I have only done small projects. Perhaps you can look up another one? SO Sorry I can't help. Sending quilt tops out to a long-arm operator is effective BUT very expensive, I know. Lucky those who can afford it. I wish you all the best and sorry I couldn't be of assistance. All the best! :)

[@eirlyshuws3265]

I have made a quilt one block at a time, placing the quilt sandwich, quilt it then joining them together with sashing,you might want to try this.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That's how I've see it done also ~ never have done it myself

[@susanmei9980]

Hi Nancy, Marti Michell (not sure I spelled that right) has a few awesome classes on Craftsy/Bluprint. If you sign up for emails, they frequently have sales, sometimes as low as $10 each. But her classes are fabulous! (On Quilt as You Piece method) and she shows lots of ways to join the blocks.

[@MrTVaughan10]

what kind of ruler/cutting thing do you use?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Its' from Fiskars - an all in one 6" x 24" rotary cutter/ruler ~ Best Cutter Ever!! :). Between about $50 ~ $70 depending

[@Sharon-pb7so]

I love this quilt! I have a question... After you've sewn all around your 10" square and then cut the 4 HST... how big is each triangle?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

The half square triangle block is 6 3/4" unfinished. Thank you for liking my quilt!

[@Sharon-pb7so]

Jean Truelove I don't like your quilt, I LOVE IT! 😊

[@1961suzieq]

Jean ... you would do the same thing with 5 " charm squares ?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Sure! But your half square triangles would be much smaller! :)

[@angelmom413]

where did you get the ruler, I love it

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I got mine on Amazon, but I know that Walmart carries them also:) Fiskars 6" x 26" rotary ruler cutter

[@angelmom413]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory Thank you, I will have to check my Walmart, if not Amazon here I come :D

[@jedlinnen6528]

Good, Jean

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Jed:)

[@helenfrontino8822]

Isn’t nice just to be happy with our “trends”. Feel sorry for those people who can’t have fun with what’s happening now!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Trends, styles, popular at the time....why don't people have or develop their 'own' identity and personality and style, and love whatever it is they love whenever it is they love it?!? LOL!

[@mbcalderwood]

if your layer cake only comes with TWO of the same fabric- you can do this chevron with smaller/thinner lines using the easy 8 method. You make 8 half square triangles from each 10" square. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZKlfICnrtxgZqc

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

What a fabulous tutorial ~ and all with no words! I am reminded that I talk too much at times ~ nattering on. Why can't I just shut up?!?!? :) LOL!!

[@mbcalderwood]

I love listening to you. your funny and you have good thoughts. I like the way you do it