Glam Clam Quilt - Piecing Without Pins!

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Learn how to piece your Glam Clam Quilt without using pins and without ironing! Glam Clam Quilt is available as a printed pattern in quilt shops or as a printed pattern or pdf download in my webstore: shop.latifahsaa... Visit my blog at: www.latifahsaaf....

[@marilynjw1971]

I used my accuquilt clam shell die and a layer to cut out this out last Saturday, so I'm glad to find your video! I'm trying to make myself learn curves now that I've accomplished triangles. Thanks for making a video.

[@suzannekrause9601]

Latifah, I took your Glam Clam class in King City a few years ago. I didn’t get much done so I put it away. During Covid I had no excuses so I got started again and finished it. I love it. I will try to send a picture through you website.

[@muffemod]

Hi Latifah, one day I hope to have the skills to make this quilt. I just made my first quilt ever and with some more practice I will tackle this pattern.

[@FiftyFactor]

Wow, fantastic video. Your Glam Clam Quilt is way easier to make then it looks! I'll be making one very soon. Thanks for the free pattern and the great tutorial.

[@elizabethkostojohn1067]

THANK YOU! This is an amazingly helpful video. I'm going to attempt the 4" version of this quilt. I'm in awe of Saafir's quilting skills and love her design aesthetic. SO amazing...

[@cfroehling8]

Saw you yesterday at quilt show and you have totally inspired me to try this!!!

[@berniesiemion2196]

This is the first time I have seen your site. I love this clam shell video. I could not imagine how it came together. You made it so easy. I'm a follower. :-)

[@Authorjdelavega]

Thank you so much. I have been searching for a pattern that is fast so I can get my quilts done for christmas.

[@LatifahSaafirStudios]

Thanks Amy! When you make a Glam Clam quilt, I'd love to see it.

[@deluxe110]

I've have the accuquilt 4" die and will try this today! I think I can do it now that I've seen your tut!

[@Maen459]

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[@czmarje]

I'm going to make one using the Curvemaster - it would be perfect for this quilt!

[@karenalexander2192]

The autolift provided by the sensor system of many of the Husqvarna Viking machines makes this process even easier! No knee needed! The foot lifts automatically when sewing in "needle down" mode - every time you stop!

[@LatifahSaafirStudios]

Hello Karen! Thanks for the comment. My new machine the Janome 9400 has this handy feature too and I love it! But, for this application it's best to turn it off and still use the manual knee lift. The reason is that most of the time you want to keep the pressure on the fabric and only take it off to adjust when needed.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Your work is wonderful. Could you give one direction at a time and then demo it? It would be easier to understand the directions without so much extraneous chatter. Thanks for the video. Clamshells are my favorite. I cut mine with a sizzix die, using fusible web attached to the fabrics. Then I placed them carefully on the background fabric, fused them, then used decorative stitches around all edges. No piecing!

[@LatifahSaafirStudios]

Thank you so much! The directions are detailed one at a time in the Glam Clam pattern. The video is just a supplement and this video has been replaced with a newer one as well. I hope that helps. Appliqued clamshells are beautiful! There are many ways to do the same things so we each can find our own rhythm.

[@marilynyorkreames9328]

Fabulous!!! So easy to follow,

[@LatifahSaafirStudios]

Thanks Joanna! It IS way easier. Please share when you make yours.

[@dirtnation8652]

Thank you for the tutorial. and free templates. I just found you lastnight on IG.

[@lisetabercrittersninkdesig7911]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks!

[@LisaSchweitzer]

This is Genius!! Love

[@TomsCraftingCorner]

Awesome and helpful, Latifah, where may I purchase this Clamshell template?? =)

[@latifahsaafir6424]

Thank you! The Clammy template in sizes 6", 8", 10" or 12" can be purchased at many quilt stores or you can find them on my webstore at: shop.latifahsaafirstudios.com/collections/clammy-patterns Be sure to look at all of the patterns you can use with them too. Have fun!

[@jazdramafree]

I noticed that you have a template in amazon called the Clammy. Would you please do a tutorial on how to use it?

[@andreawaagen1215]

I have the Clammy 8” but lost the instructions and can’t for the life of me figure it out 👎😭

[@leticia-rl7yj]

I'm hoping to see more tutorials you do great tutorials.

[@bernicehickerson1745]

fyi, if you lift your fabrics a little of the machine your curves will go together much easier. If you go to Eliesa's backporch she gives a a great tutorial on sewing curves.

[@latifahsaafir6424]

Thanks! That's a great technique for certain applications and I use it sometimes! I've tried many techniques for piecing the clamshells and this one works consistently FOR ME. I've pieced more than a dozen and have taught hundreds of people to do it this way successfully. That's the beauty of quilting - there's more than one way to do things!

[@missdaisybc]

When using the clammy template for cutting, how to you cut the registration marking tabs?

[@latifahsaafir6424]

Hi Daphne! There is a whole new series of videos that show how to work with the Clammy templates! There is information there on marking and pressing registration marks. Also, all the patterns have information on pressing reg marks.

[@dianawright1410]

wow. thanks