FT #7 - " Special Edition Blackbird Designs QAL"

[@trixietricycle]

Susan thank you so much for making this video and showing us all of your beautiful projects! 😊

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you my Awesome Seattle friend for watching !!!!!

[@wdicranian]

Trick or Treat is wonderful. Enjoy your videos so much. The history is fascinating. Your projects are beautiful.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you Wendy!

[@donawagner4728]

Love Blackbird Designs. The trick or treat quilt is awesome. 🥰🧵🧺

[@darleneurso5928]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Awesome tutorial Susan ❤️❤️

[@jeanfletcher3223]

Love the quilt behind you on the wall!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you so much !!!!!

[@teresawhisson7982]

Thank you for sharing so much knowledge! I love the trick or treat quilt! ❤️

[@JennyFleming]

Wow thank you so much for sharing about the history of appliqué! My husband is from the Clarke county area in Georgia so I love seeing Harriet Powers’ quilt. 2021 IS THE YEAR TO FINISH THE RAVEN QUILT! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Trick or treat!! Thank you for the history lesson on appliqué. It was very interesting. You need to finish your quilts so we can all drool over them!! 😁🌞🌺🌸🌼🐝🐝🧵🪡💕💕💕

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Ahhhh so kind. I just keep stitching along and then eventually over time things get finished! None of it is fast that’s for sure

[@joannemoore826]

Trick or Treat! Your visits are always a treat!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

You are so sweet!!!!!

[@cynthiasebens5499]

Great video Susan. I love the quilt hanging on your wall behind you.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you so much Cynthia! So good to see you here… Miss seeing you in real life though!

[@barbarabell6527]

Super video! So enjoyed your time & very great idea on pasting on your trick or treat

[@saltboxstitcher]

Such an enjoyable video, Susan and as always I learned something. 😀

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Ahhh thank you Carol. This is a great QAL and I am so glad to be involved. Thank you for sharing your wonderful BBD books and fabrics!

[@jacquelineleibfried4691]

Your videos are always inspiring. I love appliqué and trick or treat would be fun.

[@anniebeezfolkart2558]

Susan what a wonderful video! Thank you for showing all the great books I have at least 3 of them in my Amazon cart! Lol! Trick or Treat!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

So glad you enjoyed the video and want to do further research 🧐 thank you for watching and commenting.

[@ronnietall1323]

Loved the video! Have always loved the Trick or Treat basket quilt, thanks for sharing!

[@QuiltSquirrel]

Trick or Treat! I love basket quilts. These blocks will make a beautiful quilt!

[@aj-thequiltingpot9161]

I just love the little trick or treat baskets!

[@HedgerowStitching]

Susan Thank you for such an interesting video, I am definitely purchasing a couple of those quilt books for my collection and I must try out the different appliqué techniques. Fabulous !!

[@andreaplayford4340]

Oh Susan ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of textile history and techniques. The first quilt I ever created was a Dresden Plate Appliqué quilt for my daughter over 35 years ago. A WIP in my sewing cupboard is a Hawaiian turned appliqué cushion cover and your video is inspiring me to get it out and complete it. 😊. I love the look of the Trick or Treat picnic baskets and have a quilt pattern which incorporates both the picnic baskets and double wedding ring designs, another project I have in mind to hopefully complete this year. Bless you 🤗

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Hi Andrea… It sounds like you have lots of wonderful projects going on… It’s hard to know which one to stitch sometimes… It’s wonderful to have options though and it sounds like you have lots of creative ideas! Thank you for watching And best wishes with your projects!

[@debrabutler1953]

Another wonderful video. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me. I too have 2 Blackbird quilts in process and I will be getting them back out and get back to work on them. A lovely way to pay tribute to a wonderful, talented lady. I look forward to seeing you complete your trick or treat quilt. Happy quilting.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you Debra!

[@gloriagandy1510]

I loved your video! Absolutely love your Raven quilt blocks! I would love to have a bunch of little baskets too! Trick or treat!

[@patriciarobinson9787]

TRICK OR TREAT. I would love to add your fabrics and basket blocks! I have started this quilt and need to add more blocks. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and projects. I love following you ❤️.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you for your kind comment!!!

[@gailmagpiestitcher3240]

Loved this video! I love all the Blackbird quilt books I have seen, and I have a few, including When The Cold Wind Blows. I have always loved baskets, and the Trick or Treat basket quilt in there is amazing, and daunting! Thanks for all your wonderful energy and work on these videos!!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you Gail. So glad you enjoy the video. Hope you will join the stitching fun and I sure do appreciate your comment!

[@maryellenmcinnis7693]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Informative as usual. I’ve already looked up Harriet Powers on my phone when you mentioned her. I’m intrigued by her and her quilt. I want to learn more. I have a book about southern quilts that a friend gave me because I once said to her that “we stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us.” She thought of that when she read that particular book. I believe you have mentioned that thought now a few times. It’s so true and if we don’t know about those who have gone before us when have no idea of that connection. I have so many unfinished projects that I’ve been trying to finish up (it’s going to take years) that I’ve told myself no new quilting projects but oh how you have inspired me to hand appliqué a new quilt. I’ll try to be strong and if I must I’ll try to work on my cotton pieced quilt with wool appliqué that’s waiting to be finished, but oh boy is cotton on cotton yelling at me right now. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Hi Mary thank you for the lovely comment. I am so glad you were inspired!😀 that’s the best compliment I could ever receive. I completely understand having many projects in the works. I love them all and sometimes it’s difficult for me to know what to work on next!!! I hope you try applique (cotton on cotton). I find it a fun option for needlework. I am glad you feel connected to stitchers from the past..... I think about them while I stitch...often and wonder what their lives were like. Thank you again for reaching out. Wishing you joy in your stitching journey ☺️

[@laurabanks6340]

Baskets are one of my favorite things to applique. And I am always up for new techniques. Thanks for all the eye candy! I think I need to order The Raven. When it comes it will be like Trick or Treat

[@wendymargerm5902]

Your appliqué history is so informative. I love appliqué but don’t do it enough. I’ve only just barely started the trick or treat quilt. You just gave me the inspiration to keep going.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Awesome!!!!! There are several people jumping in and I think it’s going to be so fun to watch everybody’s progress thank you for your comment and for your encouragement. You can do it and if you get stuck please send me a comment and I will try to help through my floss tube

[@Dinahflo1]

What a beautiful basket quilt! Would love to try the Trick or Treat basket quilt.

[@FibersAndFabrications]

Enjoyed your video!

[@lanelles242]

How lovely was this video so informative always learning when I watch Thank you for sharing 🤗♥️ trick or treat is beautiful....I’m new to this world would be wonderful have the book such eye candy😍

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Hi LaNelle i’m so glad you enjoyed the video and love the trick or treat Quilt like I do. Actually they give away does not include the book… You would have to find that yourself. The giveaway is just for the small starter pack I held up! I hope that it will help somebody get going on this project.… The book is totally worth. Every penny!

[@lanelles242]

Susan sorry if I didn’t write clearly I do have the book....luckily ♥️ thanks for responding🤗

[@marykaywolfe833]

Trick or treat. Applique is also my favorite style of quilt to make or admire. Yes it is time consuming but so worth it. I was hoping you would show your bride quilt. After watching you, I have purchased the pattern. The only negative that I have with Applique is that not many people do it. At list not in my area so your videos are priceless to me. I get such inspiration from them.Thank you for your videos.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

I’m so glad we have floss tube! I will show my Bride quilt next video...I wanted this one to be all about l Blackbird Designs! I would love to chat with you more about your appliqué… It is my favorite as well.

[@genealogylinda9858]

Loved all the beautiful books, great video! You are a wealth of information & so willing to share. Thank you!!!

[@lindadonzello9392]

I so enjoy listening to you speak about quilting history! My challenge for this is also The Raven! I bought a BOM several years ago but mine is wool on cotton. I have one block left to appliqué then all the dashing and borders. The cutting of the dashing and borders intimidates me. But I am determined to learn and do it. I am a throwback to earlier times and actually enjoy using the fewest tools in the simplest ways. I’ve done some needleturn and enjoy it but need to get better at it. Thank you for all you contribute to this community!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you Linda. Your Raven sounds fantastic!!! I would love to see it 😀

[@gerryfix1009]

You are a wealth of information! Thank you.

[@rosesells5609]

I’d love to try Trick or Treat! I’m very interested in trying appliqué. Thank You for the interesting video!

[@stitchingincostume]

So wonderful and informative! I am definitely going to be jumping on this SAL. I have a couple of blackbird quilting books I bought and now I am just trying to figure out how to actually appliqué LOL😉 it’s a little bit fiddly. As usual I love all of your quilts… And your quilting books are fantastic. The trick or treat basket quilt is going to be beautiful… I love your fabric choices. It’s also fun to see how you store your fabric when you’re getting it ready to stitch. Thank you for taking time to make a video for us you always make my stitching room a happier place💕

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you Kathryn😀 I’m so glad you are joining. It’s going to be so fun. There are so many people who are learning and so many sharing techniques. You will have a wealth of knowledge when this is over 😀

[@karenpayne9931]

Thank you for the informative video. I enjoy the older quilts and have been collecting some of the ‘history’ books as well. Some of my fondest memories are trips taken with a local quilt guild to see the DAR museum and University of Nebraska textiles. Love the stories behind the quilts and the women who made them. Fascinating! I’ve also been a lover of Blackbird Designs and have collected many of their books. I too, have started the trick or treat quilt. It’s a nice take and go project for a sewing group. I moved several years ago, and had to leave my sewing group of wonderful friends. We called our group The Persian Pickles (after the book by Sandra Dallas). I haven’t resumed sewing since my move. Maybe this will get me going again!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Oh Karen I know how much it hurts to leave sewing friends behind!!! I have moved several times and it is hard. The floss tube community is so supportive and maybe you can connect here to fill the gap. Let’s stitch some Blacbird together 😀

[@susiekepley2536]

I would love to finish your trick or treat quilt!! I am blessed because I live where Barb lived and worked at her local quilt shop. Got to talk to her many times and enjoyed her and Alma so much. From their early days at the Liberty Gathering to their more recent endeavors at Quilting With The Stars they were amazing

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

How wonderful to know these two ladies. I only met them once at Quilt Market in. Houston and they were kind and down to earth. Thank you for watching!

[@tonifaidley2067]

I love your Raven blocks. I need that pattern. Love the fabric on all your blocks. Hope I can find that somewhere....I love your basket blocks, too. That would be a good take-a-long project. Always learn new things watching your videos. You do beautiful work! Thanks for all the time you put into making your videos.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you for the comment!!!! I hope you do make the Raven. You should be able to find the pattern without any trouble. It is a good one if you are starting applique 😀

[@annproudley8526]

I would love the Trick or Treat baskets. I am a newish quilter.

[@debbierice2618]

Trick or treat has my name all over it. Beautiful fabrics❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michellefrothingham4275]

Great video👍

[@windycitystitchersflosstub8711]

Oh I saw the “where the cold wind blows” basket quilt in the preview. I have the book and may have made a couple blocks. Definitely still on my list for when I inevitably return to quilting... Enjoying your chat on appliqué. I think the first little piece I collected was Hmong - on one of many visits to the pnw in the 90s. I enjoy learning about hill tribe handwork - lots of art forms... and while I’m randomly spinning out on world textiles, saret & sons in Santa Fe.... silk ikat and heavily embroidered jackets from the -stans... so many good things to see out there,,, Thank you, Susan! Sara aka Janesays8

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

So glad you had a connection to some of the things I showed. There are so many and I couldn’t show them all.... Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@judygibbons5983]

Trick or Treat! I only have attempted fused appliqué with blanket stitch!

[@kellyhill9276]

Thank you for another great wealth of very useful information! I can hardly wait to watch your next video!

[@joanneb6059]

Trick or treat quilt looks fun to do

[@penniemann5673]

I love your videos. You are so kind to share your knowledge and research and above all, your love for all things textile! I have done only the smallest bit of applique and would love to learn more by watching the applique video you mentioned. Your trick or treat quilt would be a great project to tackle.

[@thelmaleister9512]

Thank you so much for your study and willingness to share. I so thoroughly enjoy your videos! I wish I had all those books! 😊

[@barbarastillman6276]

Great video, Susan! Thanks so much for giving a background on the history of appliqué. I love Trick or Treat goodies!😊

[@deborahlindgren9669]

Trick or Treat!!!

[@kindredstitcher]

Trick or treat ! I would love the starter kit! Applique is in my immediate future but i need to practice. We are going to have to get together one of these days.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

I would love to meet up with you! I need to take a trip to acorn and thread… I’ll let you know but next month might work

[@padmarubiales5184]

Very interesting video! Thank you for passing along your research and your enthusiastic love of quilts and all things textiles! I love that raven quilt, so cool! Using those prints for the birds is just brilliant. Have you talked about the Quilt behind you, maybe “Around the world 🌎”? It’s really beautiful! What a smart idea to make a way to roll up your large blocks. I like it! I have only made one small Quilt and it didn’t turn out great, however I have a house full of fabric so I know one day I’m going to head back into cutting them up and making quilts. At least some of them! Hard to think about quilts when it is 80° in the house! I would like a tour of your house with all those beautiful pieces of antique furniture! I would love to know what they are, what you know about them, where they came from… If you feel like letting us invade your home! Of course I loved every quilt book you showed! Eye 👁 candy 🍭 ! However I will restrain myself as I have a shelf full of quilt books already. I might even have one of those that you showed. Quilting and textile history is so fascinating! Probably food, drink, and shelter are the three main requirements for all life and civilization, and clothing falls into shelter, I would say. Right from the beginning, Textiles have been with us all.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you Padma for your interest!!! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and stuck with it! I will definitely consider showing my house. Might need a full cleaning before I put it in a video though😀. Stay cool and keep stitching!!!

[@ritadepalatis6366]

I really enjoy your KZbins with your explanations of the techniques and histories. Trick or Treat

[@kellyperry71]

Great video!very interested in learning how to appliqué. Trick or treat

[@georgey5552]

Trick or Treat. I have the book and have admired the quilt. The trick-or-treat "starter kit" would be a wonderful move forward. Thanks for your video.

[@nevadastitcher]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I’m stitching a Lori Holt appliqué quilt as my first try at appliqué. I know these videos take time and energy, and I really appreciate your generosity in doing them for us. 🧵✂️❤️😊

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you so much… This one ended up taking all day because of so many interruptions and technical challenges… So glad you enjoy them and that’s what keeps me going! Best wishes with your appliqué…

[@Lllr55]

Great video! I may have ordered several of the books you showed!! I've wanted to make Barb and Alma's Trick or Treat quilt for a long time! It would be fun to be able to stitch some with your fabrics ! I have some of BBD quilt books too. When the Cold Wind Blows is one my favorites too

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Let’s stitch it together!!!

[@carolturnerrd]

Thanks again for the great information. Trick or treat 👻

[@marybrown7440]

Trick or Treat is one of my favorite BBD! I need to get started on this! My thoughts are with Barb's family and Alma. So sorry to hear of her passing.

[@kristyschoch5202]

Trick or treat, I hope someday we get to meet :) . I love your very informative videos, your beautiful work and also doing appliqué. One of my favorite techniques.

[@vickymcgee8750]

I would love the Trick or Treat things to add to my project. A great video!

[@maggiehagman3113]

Trick or Treat! Working on an appliqué quilt from the In the Meadow book.

[@texstylust]

Loved this video! What a great starter pack to share. Seeing your Raven quilt makes me want to start mine. I have a kit as well. I loved the history lesson! It reminded me of a couple historical quilt connections I want to get back to working on (Marie Webster). Thanks again for rising to the challenge and spreading the BBDQAL love!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Thank you Lori for starting this QAL. What timing... I loved sharing and can’t wait to see your projects !!! There are so many fabulous options it’s hard to choose

[@lisalove9637]

Trick or Treat so sweet. A dream...

[@homespun5]

Trick or treat! I have had my eye on this basket quilt after buying the book years ago. I am currently working one of the other appliqué quilts from Cold Wind Blows. Your videos are all interesting; thank you for the time you spend on the history.

[@gingergiant817]

Trick or treat smell my feet Applique is really neat!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Love it 😍

[@onachilds4657]

Another great video!! I just ordered the book with the trick or treat quilt in it .... 😻

[@rebeccamoore1268]

I had a great shopping experience today for several of the books you shared. So excited for them to come. I love appliqué especially needle turn. I was able to take a class years ago that got me hooked. I would love to do the trick or treat basket quilt of yours for the quilt along.

[@littleanniez874]

What a great video Susan! My mom is working on the Raven quilt too!

[@susanmusgrave483]

Baskets would be beautiful for the trick or trick month. They are so pretty!

[@terricaldwell3037]

I am a hand appliquer I have done several I gave away my birds of a feather quilt to my sister who was fighting cancer. I did not even get a picture. I prefer needle turn I find I can have several pieces attached by the time it takes to prep some of the things I have started my trick or treat basket quilt it's time to get it out again.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

I agree Terri !!!! Thank you for your comment and for watching. !!!! Birds of the feather is an amazing quilt and I hope you will share your progress on the Trick or Treat quilt

[@marywoltmann8146]

Trick or treat

[@MetroStitcher]

This was a very interesting video. I am just getting my feet wet in appliqué and quilting. The trick or treat baskets look like they’d be fun to stitch, and I love those fabrics.

[@mommac6892]

Wonderful video today. I would love to trick or treat with you🎃

[@ruthcole4723]

I would love the Trick or Treat starter kit. I took a class in needle turn applique and want to try one on my own. Thank you for a very informative video.

[@vickimaloney9087]

Trick or treat! I have also quilted (retiring long armer) the raven quilt for a dear friend, I'll post a picture of it on instagram for you...I'd love to make this quilt as well but am up to my eyeballs with the Friends of Baltimore by Sue Garman, a huge commitment with 2 other friends and trying hard to finish that this next year....(and doing needleturn applique.)

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

You have a huge project going on!! Wow! Can’t wait to see the picture. The Trick or Treat Baskets go so quickly and are a good warm up!!! One a day 😀

[@annetteswilliams2477]

Would love the Trick or Treat blocks. They would fit in my house nicely since I love reproduction fabrics and have been a quilter for years. I have never reversed appliqué so this would be a fun project. Keep your videos coming ❤️

[@debrawortman1712]

I started to collect Blackbird Designs quilt books after watching Carol, Lori, and Olivia. I must say that I love all of the designs including birds, as well as the Trick or Treat Basket Quilt. I do need to perfect my applique skills, however.

[@blueridgestitcher3424]

Great video! I have purchased the When the Cold Wind Blows book but haven't received it yet. I was looking forward to stitching the Trick or Treat quilt and I love your colors so I would love to stitch the starter pack! Thanks for all you do for us. I have borrowed many of the books you showed from the library years ago so it was like visiting old friends. Thank you!

[@debbierice2618]

Susan the Raven quilt is beautiful! I want to do that one. Those fabrics are calling my name. Do you think that kit is still available?

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Hi Debbie. I don’t think the kit is still available but you never know. I got mine from Carriage Country quilt shop in Des Moines Washington. Several shops across the country offered the kit so you might just want to start calling around… The yardage might still be available if you want to try to put a kit together yourself! Good luck on your search… And Thank you for watching!

[@debbierice2618]

@@susanstandleystitchintime thanks for telling me about Carriage Country Quilt shop. Looked t up on line and it’s wonderful shop lots of stitchingoodness; lots of wool,appliqué kits. Thx.

[@janetd6445]

This video was a fun surprise, but I’m so sad to hear of Barb’s passing. I like the Trick or Treat blocks, it looks like a great project for taking with as a portable sew.

[@allisonferber5474]

I haven’t done appliqué in a while and would love to make the trick or treat quilt.

[@audrea5515]

I have several of the trick or treat baskets made from the When the Cold Wind Blows.

[@vickiegillett7059]

Thank you for such a great video! I love the lessons; Thank you for taking the time to make these videos for us. Do you know if that quilt kit is still available if it is could you give me the name of the shop to contact I love what you’re doing and I love all the colors with that appliqué quilt that you’re working on, ust gorgeous! Trick or treat time is coming!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Hi Veronica I purchased my raven kit from Carriage country quilt house in Des Moines Washington… It’s been several years so I have a feeling it’s gone but you never know. Several shops offered it so you may have luck calling around ...There are so many wonderful fabrics out there if you have a local Quilt Shop they might be able to help you pull a kit together with the fabrics they have on their shelves. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@CD-5380]

Susan, What is the name of the red toile fabric you used on the roll? I presume it is from years ago but I would like to find it online. Thank you.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Hi Carol. It was a French General from about 10 years ago. I am not sure of the specific line. Jo Morton also had a lovely line with red birds. Hope you can find it!

[@CD-5380]

Thanks so much. I enjoyed your video.

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

@@CD-5380 thank you 😌

[@susanwilson106]

Trick or treat