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[@carmenmaldonado2982]

Beautiful rainbow quilt

[@karinaeichmann1595]

Polka dot will look great for border

[@launamarcom6701]

I love the block!

[@katiecunningham6717]

I love love ❤️ the rainbow 🌈 quilt!!!

[@marthademarco3211]

that rainbow quilt is so pretty, so vibrant!

[@lindafudge57]

Beautiful quilt

[@quiltypleasures1976]

The rainbow quilt is beautiful!

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

I like the polka dots border.

[@janetkadlec5624]

The striped border on your rainbow quilt really pulled it all together! Beautiful!

[@gwenj5419]

I like the polka dot border.

[@cathycurrier4443]

I love the quilt behind your right shoulder!

[@melissarix9768]

Love the Rainbow quilt!!!

[@flossieruggles4514]

Hardy is what quilters are. We work hard to make wonderful quilts for family, friends and even strangers. Love your site. Stay well and happy. A quilting friend from nh

[@adelawiley2929]

You got a hair cut.. On your heart wall hanging, I like the flower fabric better, if you don't have enough to do it, then the polka dots for sure..Good Job Pat..

[@donnakimball3822]

I love the idea of a border. And I like the fabric you would have yo.otder. but the polka dots are delightful.. you are so inspirational. Have a wonderful day.

[@conniemiks3962]

Have a good weekend 🧵

[@jamiewillhite6355]

You are so fun Pat. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@annettecanonica5220]

Love the polkadot! And your color choices are fabulous.

[@patandrews6963]

Pat, you make me laugh, you are always in an “up” kind of mood and I wouldn’t want to miss your daily video. 🤗

[@kathleengillen6096]

Beautiful rainbow quilt.

[@leehearty7372]

I love this quilt block , I love hearts and blue is my favorite color. Also it was named after me!!!lol

[@kimberlybegonia2869]

❤️Mix it up! Sometimes you just have to press to the darkest side. The Polka Dots, We all know you Love polka dots!! Hearty reminds me of a big meal that leaves u full! Still trying to organize my fabric for months, or maybe it’s just a great excuse to “feel” my fabric stash 😽

[@carmenmaldonado2982]

Use the Polk a dots. It’s so pretty for the border.

[@jodigrzeczka6617]

Love the polka dot for the border! Get 'er done! LOL!

[@GiGi-si9mo]

Watching this a week later. Love the Area 51 reference. Will be using it. I press to one side and open depending on what is needed.

[@silverraven2017]

So beautiful Pat!!

[@joydicksonquilts]

Your heart flimsy is so pretty. 💞💞💞

[@MD-lo5zd]

Yes, sitting there waiting! Am binding 6 items that I sent off to quilters last year. I told them no rush. And when I got them back last month. There were still in the no rush group. Glad to be finishing up!

[@lorriemcdonnell7027]

I love the polka dot border on the heart but scrappy borders are always great!

[@annetteellis4188]

The rainbow 🌈 quilt is spectacular. ❤️ it. So happy.

[@MD-lo5zd]

Pressing open vs to one side. I expect lots of use, and wear and tear on the life of my quilts. I press to the side because the seam is stronger for when kids jump on the beds-even though they have been you’d not to; when kids are pulling as they dispute which quilt will be the floor vs the roof of the fort; the extra strength as the kids wrap the baby in the quilt, FYI baby is the 120 pound dog.

[@curlylocks856]

Your blues are so pretty, Pat. I just love them!

[@SW-tq4pl]

When I think of Hearty, I think of sitting in from of a fire covered with my favorite quilt and eating a bowl of stew or chili.

[@sheilawynens609]

Happy Hearty Day! I’d add the border with the dots fabric. It Hanks for sharing time with us everyday.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Love that dark blue block.

[@donnaferguson5588]

Pat, I would go with the darling polka dot. I think the floral would be to busy. Love the Area 51 reference. I feel I am going to adopt that for my whole sewing room. My husband is going to like it also, he loved Wi-Fi alien 👽 movies.

[@donnaferguson5588]

Suppose to Science fiction but auto correct did it again.😕

[@quiltendeb]

Yes, put a border. Use the polka dots, that’s perfect. The other is too busy. I can’t wait till my DIL gets her pillow with the small heart on it for Valentines Day. She loves to decorate for the different seasons and holidays.

[@quiltendeb]

I am going to name my quilt room “Area 51”. 🤣🤣

[@jodigrzeczka6617]

LOL!

[@annbrassell3013]

I like the polka dots for a border. The heart is already scrappy and I feel a scrappy border would take away from it. Love your videos!

[@viviajohnson696]

I love scrappy boarders. Helps to use up fabric that I have toooooooo much of. And it adds more interest and uniqueness.

[@janetkadlec5624]

Vicki McCarty always told me that it weakened the seams if you pressed the seams open. I always did and do what works best for whatever project I was doing. Lol.

[@brendafrye5875]

Rainbow quilt oh so pretty !! Gives me encouragement to pull mine out if bin.

[@cricketsstudios]

Had to leave the live chat and miss the daily video premiere due to a small crisis at school. All set now and I'm watching the replay. thanks Pat for all you do!!!!

[@jylromain6439]

I know you said you don't want to order fabric but I really think the floral goes so well with the fabrics in the heart. Other than being red, the dots don't have a connection to it. Just my opinion. I love Area 51. I think I will X-stitch that for my sewing room door. I always press to the side. I like nesting seams and feel the seam is more stable. To me, open seams. are harder to match up.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I love when you tell us about good books.

[@pamfrancis1319]

Janet Clare is one of my favourite designers. I'm in the UK and have attended one of Janet's classes. I have all her books and love the nautical themed fabrics. I love watching your videos, thank you.

[@lindaviteretto9186]

Love this! I would gather all my red scraps and make a scrappy narrow border to complete the whimsical look. Great way to use scraps.

[@faithsmith7431]

Such a beautiful quilt Pat!

[@reneeanne2918]

I always advise closed seams to beginners as sometimes their stitching is a bit too long or loose and as often they first quilt is a baby quilt and therfore often washed, a little bit of batting will come out. The rainbow in the snow : the beauty of winter and spring with a sunny smile. Love from France

[@rolladollisious]

Your rainbow quilt is gorgeous!! And I love your heart block "Hearty" is so sweet!! I love it in a picture frame.

[@marlahanks7278]

This doesn't coordinate to today's topic, but wanted to note I'm waiting to do my Block 5 of "Home Is..." until I see what the other blocks will be & then decide what fabrics to use. BUT because of the runner idea, I made 2 table toppers yesterday for my best friend's sister!! I used blocks left over from a bargello jacket I made years ago. I did 4 strips for each one because that made it more to the size of her tables. She doesn't know she's getting them, I'd asked her what size her tables are a couple days ago, so she may have SOME idea I'm making her something:)

[@jenelks1495]

A scrappy border would be cute if you have enough fabric left, if not definitely the polka dots!!! 💟❤💟

[@maryannecarter2632]

I was told that if you press the seams open you shouldn't stitch in the ditch as the quilting can compromise the piecing stitches. I think Kimberley was asked about that the other week in Behind the Seams for one of the sewcialites blocks.

[@karena.2416]

Quilt seams need to be hearty, that is strong.😀

[@donnakimball3822]

I have an area 51. Lol your rainbow quilt is beautiful. I love the block Hearty. I need heart suggestions. I have 3 to make. This book looks amazing.

[@ginnyandersen8527]

When I hear "hearty" I think of a hearty meal, like a stew. We could all make a hearty soup on this cold, blustery winter day. I like the idea of a scrappy, piano key type border for this and bound in the polka dot.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I open seams a lot. Over the years, I learned that I could get rid of the bulk by doing this. Also have to thank you for showing me the book rest. Ordered one for me and one for a friend's birthday. I love mine.

[@amadeus4313]

I bought one too LOL and I love it

[@MelissaStitches]

Thanks for all you share Pat and thanks for such a positive outlook. Makes my day!

[@marilynlarkin2385]

I can see the connection Janet has made with Hearty, having a mini maritime theme in her book, 'Ahoy me Hearty's' come to mind. An old maritime saying. It might be this old English saying did not carry over into the USA, I know it isn't used much here in Australia which was also colonised by England. Thank for showing us the book and loved your discussion about pressing seams. Now I don't feel so bad 'cos I alternate depending upon what I am sewing at the time. Enjoy your day. Cheers.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

That book is real eye candy with stories.

[@shellyboyle3185]

I think I missed where to find the heart blues pattern. It's so cute!

[@pjinlaca5489]

I press seams open when the blocks are complex and small. Otherwise I press to one side. I think I get better matching when I can nest. But obviously everyone is different! That makes the world interesting 😃

[@sandrafulton4351]

To me, if you are going to sleep under/use/wash a quilt, then it is better to press to the side -- that way there is less chance of opening a seam. For less handled quilts, I think pressing open is great! Just my humble opinion. :)

[@deborahfitzer6877]

The heart block is perfect for today....it’s National Women’s Heart Health Day! #wearingred

[@KatrinaT]

Hearty can mean enthusiastic. We could all enthusiastically work on our UFO’s today. 😁💕

[@mariamosher3967]

I would go with the border.

[@cindymcfarland4686]

OMG the heart is gorgeous!! I must find time to make mine!!

[@dianemiller9050]

I don’t think I would press seams open if I plan to stitch in the ditch to quilt it.

[@jackiebowen5549]

I would use either red fabric and put a binding on only with it. Hugs Jackie

[@ingridslatta9100]

I’m going to make a sign “Caution - entering area 51’ lol The heart quilt steals the show it is beautiful, the colours are gorgeous. Having a difficult time finding your Morrison Park fabric up here in Canada, online.

[@gwenj5419]

"Hearty" always makes me think of soup. 😋

[@carolynpoley8565]

I would chose the polka dots or a solid border, the floral is too busy.

[@mindytaylor523]

Just a thought about pressing seams open... if your going to do stitch in the ditch quilting, press to the side, not open. Lately I feel like my sewing room should be names Area 51. Lol.

[@ChiaraOsborne]

I think I am going to work on my Going on a Picnic UFO during the end of February.

[@joycekwetherbee6030]

Morning this is Saturday 2/6/2021 sorry the nights are TV viewing for us

[@paulathorn9013]

Do you know the manufacturer of the red metal cabinet behind you? Also, thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.

[@jantaylor8815]

I’ve made 3 batches of a hearty soup lately for a Mom recovering from delivery, a friend recovering from pneumonia & us for the snow storm. Like the polka dot border as it’s pattern doesn’t detract from the heart.

[@amandaharvey455]

Your heart block and your heart quilt are beautiful. I watched your scrappy video yesterday. I really love the idea of making the triangle pieces separate from each other. Mine is scrappy, but, when I put my sections together, some of my fabrics are touching each other. I thought I had enough fabrics so that it would be super scrappy. It’s still pretty, though, and I’m not taking it apart! 😂 As for seams being open, I love to do that to get my blocks flat, but I have heard long-arm quilters say they don’t like to quilt quilts with open seams. I always lower my stitch length just so seams don’t come open when they stretch it out while quilting. I love seeing you every day.

[@amandaharvey455]

I apologize @Jan Taylor. I didn’t realize that I posted my comment here. 😂. Your hearty soup, I’m sure, is a blessing to your friends.

[@kathleenkolb3316]

Love the rainbow quilt, so fun. Now I want to make one, oh may too many projects and not enough time. How do you get so much done?! I am working on the small heart and have so much trouble sewing the rows together, the bulk of the seams coming together. I pressed the seams open and now I will try pressing one way and nesting but that gets so confusing row to row. Right now my first 3 rows are a mess but I will straighten them out and get it done!

[@patl869]

Another quilter pointed out that if you are going to stitch-in-the-ditch you shouldn't press open. Otherwise you are just stitching on thread and not fabric.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

No border, polka dot binding maybe. Or did you already choose a binding?

[@darleneblakely7726]

Hardy food!

[@dharmafey]

Wonder if starch is hardy...

[@suzanneritchie7048]

We couldn't make out the pictures ... what happen zoom

[@donnapelfrey6954]

Hi from salem Indiana

[@donnamom6158]

I press open when i can and when it looks like a lot of seams will come together. I won’t struggle with that with tiny pieces though.

[@suzannefulk1637]

Polka dot!

[@debbiegroboski8852]

What is the red and white quilt over your right shoulder? So pretty!

[@susanbrown1850]

I think the border should be something that reads off white or light pink. The colorful border takes away from the heart. You don’t know what to look like.

[@scoots1950]

Hearty could mean resilient. Which me all are or trying to be.

[@annacochran5979]

What stabilizer do you use for your pet on the home is block

[@dheamw1460]

Schön

[@carmenmaldonado2982]

I learned to not open the seams. Old school. So I don’t. I’m afraid the seam will open.

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

I press seams open because I like a FLAT block. I notice that your blocks are FLAT too. But, I notice most people that don't press their seams open don't have flat blocks. I am sure that it's because of pressing. That is the only thing that I don't like about FPP

[@susanbrown1850]

Looking at the socialist block I think of heart-y because it has a heart in the middle. That could mean show some love.

[@zerozero9085]

My vote: no border! 😀

[@donnamom6158]

Pat, go with a border. I didn’t and I think it would be more interesting.