How Quilting Is Helping Me Sail Into Retirement

Welcome to my quilting adventure! In this video, I’m crafting a charming sailboat wall hanging quilt for my grandson-perfect for adding a touch of nautical whimsy to his space. Watch as I guide you through the design, fabric selection, and piecing process, sharing tips and tricks along the way.
Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting, this project is a delightful way to explore quilting and create something truly special. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to join me for more quilting inspirations from my retired life!
💬 Let me know in the comments: What theme would you choose for a wall hanging quilt?
📌 Materials Used:
• Fabric details and tools
• Sailboat pattern
• Sewing tips
Thank you for watching and supporting my quilting journey!
Send your clothing button for the Memory Makers Button Club to:
Barry Quilts
PO Box 25
Orient, Ohio 43146

[@aisincognito1800]

Great fabric choices!

[@barryquilts]

I really like the fabrics too!

[@quiltsandxhoxolates]

Knocking it out of the SHIP! we love you Barry....you are putting men on the quilting navigation map!!!

[@barryquilts]

Thank you Xoxo - I need to get that room finished. Don’t look at the construction stuff behind me lol

[@MollyMountaineer]

You're the first guy I've seen quilt. Good job.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you Molly - I am too old to worry or care about stereotypes. Do what makes you happy! I'm finally in my happy place.

[@themidwestcellar8003]

Great design and so thoughtful! I think most of us sewist are much too critical of our work. Give yourself grace. Oh and I’m glad that was only your grandson! In this day and age we can’t be too cautious!

[@barryquilts]

Thanks! I'm trying to learn and I really appreciate the encouragement.

[@robinquinn6631]

Just a little FYI When you get someone who says things or someone you may have concerns with don't answer them just block them, glad you found out it wasn't nothing serious.

[@barryquilts]

I am trying.

[@opalpipkin6285]

I love the fabric choices and how the block turned out. It's going to be a very nice finished piece. Hang in there.

[@barryquilts]

I put the blue around as a border and hope to show it on the next quilting video.

[@julbea]

Love to see you trying what you want to without fear of failing.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you - maybe it’s because I’m too old to care lol.

[@coreygilles847]

I put my quilts together the way it makes sense to me (and I have found that every quilter I know puts them together differently) so you do what makes sense for your brain. I think the ship is adorable! 🎉

[@barryquilts]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@victoriahannah1633]

That is going to be a very nice quilt. I bet your grandson got a good laugh out of his prank.

[@barryquilts]

Yes he did but I gave him a good talking to.

[@merilynnecohen2941]

You are so amazingly creative, Barry! You are advancing so quickly in your quilting journey, and your progress is such a joy to watch! 😊

[@barryquilts]

@@merilynnecohen2941 I really appreciate your kind words

[@sandi_SatinDoll]

You move at your own pace...enjoy your journey of quilting. I enjoy you videos.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you Sandi

[@Sew_Memory_Bears]

Your way makes sense to me ❤

[@barryquilts]

Thank you - Did I tell you I love your bears!

[@vickijones6739]

Really like your sky fabric

[@barryquilts]

Thank you very much

[@TachiHogans1]

Your grandson 😂😂😂. I'm glad to know ya'll are safe and it was only a prank by family.

[@barryquilts]

It's a good thing I have a good sense of humor!

[@Joebobbymc]

@@barryquiltshey Barry Joe here

[@sandyd829]

Your videos are enjoyable. Keep being real and continue learning quilting techniques which seem to be always changing. I'm pleased that this time it wasn't a "serious stalker". Now I need to go chose a button. God Bless

[@barryquilts]

@@sandyd829 thank you and it would be a pleasure to welcome you to the club

[@donnamerritt9756]

I think your ship wallhanging looks really nice. Good job.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you very much

[@Chichiknits2017]

Great job both sewing & videos. Just a little word: watch starch as it causes some fabric to shrink. I learned that from other quilters. I never knew that and I’m 70. 😮😊

[@barryquilts]

Now you tell me lol. That explains why I had zero problems with my queen size quilt but this little wall hanging was terrible on sizing. I think I will starch and then cut. We don't know what we don't know lol.

[@KimberlySmith-pc7lj]

Its perfect

[@barryquilts]

Thank you

[@tinanelson4325]

Watching you for the first time. My husband and I are both retired. I took early retirement in 2019, and one of my new hobbies is quilting. I picked up a lot of tips and treats from other quilters on KZbin. Welcome to the world of quilting. Your wall hanging block turned out great.

[@barryquilts]

@@tinanelson4325 congratulations on your retirement also and thank you for your kind words

[@quiltergirl62]

I really loved your sky fabric. Everything worked so well together I'm sure your grandson will love it1 Something just for him that grandpa made.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you so much. I'm hoping he will love it.

[@Donna592]

Pretty

[@barryquilts]

Thank you

[@Butterflyjonesful]

Awesome wall hanging. Maybe sdo the wavy lines for the water part ~ Love the button club idea.

[@barryquilts]

Thanks! It's going to be a big button bank - or at least I hope so.

[@patcorona5979]

Love your background fabric! I like your way of putting your quilt together.

[@barryquilts]

@@patcorona5979 thank you very much

[@claramiller2011]

Assorted Buttons on the way. Except for bad weather will be there on Saturday. Just subscribed.

[@barryquilts]

Awesome I look forward to receiving them and welcoming you to the club

[@suellenrust1232]

How wonderful that you are doing this! Always remember that "your" way is the most important. Sometimes "mistakes" are what makes the project special and uniquely yours. Points don't always come together. So what. I have been pinning at the junction where the seams "nest" and then gently easing (stretching) the fabric as you sew. There is a limit to how much you can compensate for by doing this but it often works a charm. Keep the good work!! Love the boat!

[@barryquilts]

Thank you, I really appreciate your encouragement. It means a lot to me.

[@wendydawe3874]

Good job! This is so cute. Thanks for sharing your new quilting journey.

[@barryquilts]

I appreciate your kind words. I'm having a lot of fun!

[@crishertel]

Great job on the ship wall hanging. Suggestion about the seams; how you made the half square triangles could have created the issue. Those squares need to be bigger and then trimmed to 4.5” especially if making 2 at a time. The other issue could just be inconsistent 1/4” seams. You are learning quickly and brave to tackle ruler work and free motion quilting so soon. Have a blessed week and keep on learning new skills.

[@barryquilts]

I actually made these 5.25” so size wasn’t the issue. I’ll play around with it.

[@gaylejones1475]

Cheryl is correct, starching causes fabric to shrink so, starch before quilting. Your little stalker would have scared the crap out of me. Glad it was a prank and hope the ornery guy doesn't give you too many fits, LOL. Good job on the sail ship.

[@barryquilts]

Yeah I think I'm going to starch before I cut from now on! Thanks!

[@cherylsmith3002]

You're doing well with your fabric selections. This is so cute! BTW, statch is THE secret, at least for me, for accuracy ìn cutting and piecing.

[@barryquilts]

I’m going to try and starch first.

[@cherylsmith3002]

@barryquilts I started cutting a piece of Fabrice just a little larger than needed and starching that, then cutting my pieces. That way, I didn't have to starch the whole piece if I wasn't using all of it.

[@leticiafaxas9434]

Love your content Barry. Love the fabrics you chose. Your grandson will love it.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you very much - I just met up with him and he had already watched the video lol. He actually is my biggest cheerleader but I told him enough with the pranks

[@tracyruth4247]

Your block looks great. You have a good eye for color....I would never have thought to use that fabric for the sky but it looks great! Wow, nothing like getting pranked by your own grandson LOL! But do be careful as there are lots of strange people on the internet that thrive on negativity and lurking for personal info. I actually was thinking of starting a craft/DIY channel but dont think I could ignore the negativity. Time will tell I guess😊 Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. I hope you have great success with your channel.

[@barryquilts]

Tracy - I actually got a negative comment today but I tell you the positive will out way the negative. I also got a PO Box and a google voice number. Now if any woman wants to stalk me I am pretty ok with that lol. Don't let others stop you from enjoying life. You can always block and move on.

[@tracyruth4247]

@barryquilts good advice, thank you. I agree, most people are positive.

[@WendyMcCaig-r4c]

Looks Great, Barry. Love the story. Going to start when I finish this quilt to make small wall hangings for different holidays to hang in my doorway. Thanks for the idea. Cheerio....xx

[@barryquilts]

Go Wendy go! You keep me motivated

[@paulineprice7308]

Barry your ship is lovely , can’t wait to see it finished ❤

[@barryquilts]

That makes two of us 😀

[@awkwardquilterGA]

Barry, you're too funny. My grandchildren are the best and love to prank me. Also, some people do need medication. 😂 starch is a personal preference.. You're doing great and will soon discover what you enjoy.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you as always - talk to you soon.

[@peepers4763]

Starch and the curl are often seen together. Pressing as needed, always. HSTs are always tricky. The only trick I heard, cut larger than needed and trim to size. Barry your progress is amazing!!! OMG, you have a stalker? 🤣

[@barryquilts]

Thank you for the tips and I’ll pay back my stalker 😀

[@virginiagorham1529]

I love your wall hanging. I love the idea of the button club. The reason I quilt is for memories. Thank you.

[@barryquilts]

You Welcome Virginia - I always tell my kids that at the end of the day all we have are our memories. Possessions come and go but memories remain.

[@victoriadiane6243]

Barry I love your block, it's beautiful! Choice of fabrics is excellent. That little stinker, he got you good! Lol Love the Button Club idea ~ I'll be sending you one for sure. 😊

[@barryquilts]

@@victoriadiane6243 thank you and I’m excited to welcome you to the club

[@PatriciaA-yg3qhvz]

I’m enjoying following your adventures! It’s interesting to be reminded of what it’s like for a newbie just learning. I had many of the same surprises. One big hurdle for me was the impression that other people are the experts and I might never get off square one, because I had to know everything before I could get going. Now I know that is just not so, and I applaud those who just start somewhere and jump in. That’s what you are doing and it’s great to see. I will definitely send you a button soon! Oh and by the way, I’m glad you are on a new project without being concerned about the last one being completed. (I assume it still a WIP - work in progress) I personally think having a rotation of WIPs is the way to stay enticed and engaged.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you and yes it is sitting right in front of me as I type. I need to take out some stitches and add top and bottom border but it is soooo close. I look forward to receiving your button and welcoming you to the club.

[@PatriciaA-yg3qhvz]

Watch for a yellow button from Patty. I chose yellow, a happy color, because I enjoy your videos, they are a ray of sunshine.

[@Lynn-ib1eb]

That grandson of yours is a character lol. I'll be sending a button to you

[@barryquilts]

Awesome just fyi it’s a clothes button 😀

[@Suzanne-y9d]

Your wall hanging is gorgeous. It's so fun making things for people. Your pranking grandson needs a chat from parents because he could, if he keeps being silly, end up in trouble, if it's not a loving grandfather on the other end. You are having a blast in this journey and doing fantastic!!!

[@barryquilts]

Thank you - he reads these comments lol and we had a talk today again. Thank you for the compliment

[@Mamasmovietime]

That story about your grandson was cute. You are doing things your way, and that is awesome. Good job on your project.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@CarolynMeyer-kq9hk]

Barry, love the ship. My grandsons last name is Sailor, I may try and make this

[@barryquilts]

Awesome - it is really fairly easy for an amateur like me.

[@williamsews]

You are going 'gangbusters', I love the sailboat, using the boating images for the background is very clever.

[@barryquilts]

Thanks, I was trying to bring the theme together. I was actually thinking about your new starch when I was starching mine and said I need to go get some of that brand. lol

[@terrigunning5745]

I made a sailboat quilt once

[@barryquilts]

If you have a photo you need to upload it to my Facebook page. I’d like to see what you did

[@CYNWORLD]

You do what is comfortable for you.

[@barryquilts]

I’m trying

[@c-kcountry-kiwi5294]

You have lucky grandsons. One for getting that fabulous quilt and the other for not getting into too much trouble over his prank. Now, give me your buttons. I know where you live.

[@barryquilts]

@@c-kcountry-kiwi5294 lol - you got me take them no one will get hurt lol.

[@theresamaday3372]

I’m so happy to find your videos. I also started quilting in retirement too. It’s a wonderful hobby and I’ve learned so much from KZbin. Thank you, Barry.

[@barryquilts]

Congratulations on your retirement. I actually am obsessed with this and I don’t want to burn out but I learn something everyday

[@beverlyakins2374]

Barry great ship block and your color choices are awesome. I starch my fabric before cutting because the starch will cause it to shrink. I love the feel of starched fabric, keep up the good work.

[@barryquilts]

I’ll give that a try! I’m still learning so much.

[@The.wRightway]

I was so concerned. Lol. Happy it was not real. Are you sure you're a new quilter? That block is beautiful. Sometimes you have to pull and stretch to get everything to match up.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you Janice - I’m pretty sure I’m a newbie lol. I appreciate the compliment

[@QuintessentiallyMe07]

Great story about your grandson! 😂 I love the progress you’re making.

[@Joebobbymc]

Hey Joe here

[@barryquilts]

@@Joebobbymc shut up Joe aka stalker

[@barryquilts]

@@QuintessentiallyMe07 he is rotten lol. Thank you very much

[@QuintessentiallyMe07]

@@barryquilts 😂💞

[@peepers4763]

Looking for and forward to your next video and more videos coming after that. New TL in the house here. 👍 /. Have an issue getting the slippery bobbin case in and out. Have to use a tool to help. The JukiJunkie videos made it seem so easy, just pop it out. My hands are not huge, the space is small .

[@barryquilts]

Congratulations on the TL I agree about the bobbin. I have had and sometimes still have the same issue. I pull the table completely out and make sure to have the bobbin in the correct position. It’s a learning curve but I am getting better. I also wind several bobbins so I don’t have to re-thread every time I need to switch bobbins.

[@ileanaghione5720]

Molto bello il tuo progetto! Lo farò sicuramente, infatti pensavo di iniziare con un pannello piccolo e il soggetto con il mare mi piace perché io lo vedo dal mio terrazzo e adoro nuotare!!! Terribile lo scherzo di tuo nipote ma bello avere un nipote. Io ho già acquistato un piedino ruler e delle sagome ma mi scivola tutto il lavoro! Disastro… comunque bravo a te! Tanti saluti 👋

[@barryquilts]

Thank you very much. I am glad that you like it and yes my grandson is terrible for planking me 😀 thank you again for writing

[@marydunn4827]

I love this quilt block. It is nice to see you putting this together.

[@barryquilts]

Thanks! I am really enjoying making this block and I can't wait to get the whole quilt together!

[@gloriavelebir9335]

Oh the folly of youth. 😂Mary Ellen’s Best Press is a very light type of starch. Magic Premium Quilting and Craft Spray is heavier than Mary Ellen’s, but light than the starch you used. I love the button idea. What a caring community you are creating. 😊

[@barryquilts]

I’ve been hearing a lot of good stuff about that starch. I thought it would be fun for everyone- I’m collecting memories

[@tonigould2589]

I love your fabric choices for the wall hanging! What a great gift for your grandson! Sometimes half-square triangles skew just a little bit because of the bias (diagonal) being the most stretchy part of the fabric (even if you don't notice it while sewing, they may stretch the tiniest bit, taking them out of square), and/or because the bulk of the fabric at the point may cause a tiny irregularity in the seam between the HST and the next block, and this takes the squares off true just a bit. As for starch, if it works for you, you're in good company with many quilters. For me, I never use starch because it adds a step to the process, and because I sewed garments for years before I began quilting (fabric for garment sewing is rarely if ever starched) so I got used to working with un-starched fabrics.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you so much for that advice - I will keep that in mind!

[@eunicehehir6374]

Hello Barry. Blessings from Australia 😂❤😂. The shelves behind you will fill up fast 😂

[@barryquilts]

@@eunicehehir6374 yes - right now they are cluttered with a mix of fabric and construction material. I need to start folding and storing the fabric.

[@GlendaakaGranny]

Good job!🎉🎉❤🎉🎉

[@barryquilts]

Thank you

[@alicecowan3499]

That is so cute! Well done 👍🏼

[@barryquilts]

@@alicecowan3499 thank you very much

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Love your fabric choices! As for the rows not lining up perfectly, I just tell myself fabric is a flexible thing. Pin as best you can!

[@barryquilts]

Thanks! I need to be more careful about my 1/4" seam. I actually did pin this time but I need more practice doing that.

[@teresabrooks9887]

That is going to be awesome as a quilt. Good job.

[@barryquilts]

I appreciate the encouragement. I'm really enjoying the process.

[@theresezupancic6763]

Sorry had to laugh at your grandson story. Ignore the crazes. You’re doing a great job.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you 😊

[@kimworkman2425]

Love the ship. Seems like youre a natural at this. Enjoy your videos

[@barryquilts]

Thank you, I'm still learning but I'm enjoying the journey.

[@SouthernGIGI]

get some magic fork pins. They work wonders for prefect matched seams.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you I need to look those up

[@SouthernGIGI]

@barryquilts I'm a new quilter as well. I watched every quilting videos on KZbin I think. I bought every notion and items all the quiltered used. I bought a juki and cordless iron like you did. But no quilter ever mentioned the forked pins. Just last week as I was working on my seed packet quilt kit from my favorite quilt store, I watched a video the owner made. She used the forked pins. Oh my gosh, it was a game changer. Here is a link to another video about the pins as well. I wish you the best! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZuzhoppr8p-kLs

[@DeirdreQuinn-l9j]

I love watching your progress. Since I can’t quilt right now, still getting ready to put my house on the market. You have really made a huge step up on your quilting!!! I hope I won’t lose what small ability I had.

[@barryquilts]

@@DeirdreQuinn-l9j thank you very much and I remember your situation. I hope you let us know when you get moved. I know how hard that time is but it will be over before you know it.

[@DeirdreQuinn-l9j]

@@barryquilts I’m at the stage of getting the house ready and decluttering my things. Also my handyman can’t come to do a few things until the first mart of March, so the house will be on the market then. In the meantime I’m thinking about a special button. D.

[@stitchersdelight]

That's a great looking block and a funny story... having fun is the best way to make memories ! Have a great week

[@barryquilts]

Thanks - I'm really enjoying this journey.

[@solitaryguy54]

Hi Barry, I love the button idea! You'll have a nice button bank😊 I wanted to share with you what I use in place of starch. It's called Mary Ellen's Best Press, clear starch alternative. Regular starch can have a tendency to attract bugs, but not this, and no flaking which I love and it comes in a few different fragrances, I use the lavender, have for many years. Great job on that sailboat! I'm sure your grandson will love it 😊

[@barryquilts]

Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check that out.

[@debschmitt761]

Your design looks great. I made a sailboat quilt for my then high school boyfriend. The design was much bigger made with a light weight denim for the background, white bleached muslin for the sails and red for the boat. Since you like HST check out a Jacob's ladder block. I just learned log cabin and I think you would enjoy that too. I learned off a quilt as you go video and the tutorial shows how to do it without even cutting the strips to measure , just sew it on and trim. Button club idea is cleaver

[@barryquilts]

@@debschmitt761 I’m a little intimidated by log cabin blocks and flying geese. They are on my list.

[@debschmitt761]

@barryquilts hi Barry , I get it about feeling intimated by log cabin and I felt that way too, how accurate do the pieces need to be, can I get a good result, etc but just try it when you feel ready, it really is fun and I couldn't stop

[@katel9378]

Love the ship!

[@barryquilts]

Thank you

[@mrsbegin4185]

Love the button idea. I will send one!

[@barryquilts]

I'm excited to welcome you to the button club!

[@melanienicholson2834]

Good choice of fabric. As far as the edges curling, I live in a high desert so no or little humidity. Maybe if you live where the humidity is high that caused it. Did you let the starch dry before ironing and use a dry no steam iron? I use cheap starch, the one you can get at Walmart. I use a 50/50 blend water to starch. The button club sounds interesting.

[@barryquilts]

No I sprayed and ironed immediately. I am using faultless spray starch. I am hoping the button club will be a big hit. I like interacting with you

[@melanienicholson2834]

@barryquilts I can see the curvy lines on the template for the water. How cool would that be.

[@kathrynbarker7967]

I prefer to starch now i really like it too. A bit more accuracy when you starch I think. Just press it more. Yes be careful not to buy cheap fabric. Good fabric picks i think and i love this wall hanging.

[@barryquilts]

@@kathrynbarker7967 thank you very much

[@PiNkSpRinkLe1]

LOVE the boat and glad you are venturing out into prints.

[@barryquilts]

Yes I hope to get creative but I’m taking it a step it a time

[@PiNkSpRinkLe1]

You are ALREADY creative!

[@ohnickie]

That is a wonderful quilt!

[@barryquilts]

Thank you

[@pilarcamaliche1599]

Cute fabrics,job well done keep enjoying your quilting!. 😊

[@barryquilts]

Thank you! Will do!

[@katherineshort7103]

you did a great job and as far as your points they look good to me. you have to realize quilts will have mistakes and if someone looks for every mistake they need to just leave the quilting alone. keep quilting and I think your doing a great job. I make prayer quilts and I straight stich them with a walking foot and also do quilt as you go. I havent got brave enough yet to stitch with FMQ. Ive practiced some on practice squares but never tried it on my quilts yet. good luck on stiching with the rulers.

[@barryquilts]

I agree - there will always be mistakes, but I love making quilts and learning from them. I took am intermediated with FMQ but I want to give it a try on this wall hanging first before I try it on my large quilt

[@marybeth4002]

I just love the selection of fabrics you chose for this great pattern - the 'wave' quilting will look so cool too. What a wonderful invitation to become a member of the Memory Makers Button Club! I hope your jar fills to the brim. I've pulled out some quilt blocks I've had for a while that need some hand stitching.... you've inspired me to get going, even though I'm starting small, and that's ok with me.

[@barryquilts]

I think it doesn’t matter how you start as long as you do. Congratulations to you and I hope to see what you do!

[@730lana]

Great video, Barry! And I love the idea of the button club.🎉🎉🎉

[@barryquilts]

Thank you - I hope people enjoy it? I was trying to do something that is interactive. I settled on buttons because it is a metaphor for holding things together like the past and future

[@730lana]

@ I think it’s a great idea! I’m sure everybody will love it! Very clever Barry!

[@JamesEast-b3r]

Barry, I am really enjoying your videos. The wall hanging turned out great on the piecing. Good luck on the quilting. I think it will turn out great as well. I have three memory buttons sealed up and ready to send…..and they are clothes buttons.

[@barryquilts]

Awesome I am excited to see them and welcome you to the club!

[@SewSoUnique]

Hi Mr. Barry. I’m learning to play guitar. 🎸 nice quilt block. Enjoying your channel as well.

[@barryquilts]

I'm glad you enjoy the channel, keep on rocking lol

[@aprilmoreland5513]

Hi Barry, aren't grandkids fun?! 🤣🙄 LOL I love you color choices on this one! Also, just wanted to tell you that starch will shrink your fabric so always starch before you cut. 🙂

[@barryquilts]

They can be a handful, but I love them! Thank you for the starch tip!

[@ninab.953]

Awesome job!!! Once with hand sewing I had problems with my strips lining up… I remedied the issue with adding in ribbon around my “blocks”… I don’t think my grandson cared and thankfully he’s definitely not pranking grandma, at one year’s old.

[@barryquilts]

@@ninab.953 grandma probably spoils her one year old I bet 🥰

[@denisefolse4297]

I starch my fabric before I cut it. You had me scared for you until you said it was your grandson. Funny little guy. I'm enjoying watching you get your quilting done. Button will mail tomorrow.

[@barryquilts]

Denise - you know I appreciate it!

[@mrsbegin4185]

My rows rarely all line up. Gotta ease them in sometimes. Fake it till you make it. Indeed!

[@barryquilts]

I use that saying more than I should lol

[@MonaDidWhat]

We all make mistakes. Dont sweat it and enjoy quilting.

[@barryquilts]

Mona - one of these days I hope to be half as good as you. I watched a video of you making a bag the other day. Now you got me wanting to try and make a bag

[@MonaDidWhat]

@ go for it! Im new to quilting myself.

[@karlaloves2garden]

My button is on it's way from Southern California! Your grandson is lucky to have you! My button represents my time with my granddaugher Sydney.

[@barryquilts]

I am so excited to welcome you to the button club. Yay!!!😀

[@barbmckinlay5108]

I love the stalker story. 😂 Funny, not funny. But I love your wall hanging more. Good job Barry. Your background fabric is perfect!

[@barryquilts]

Thanks so much!

[@grettaramses1510]

Like the ship! Sending button your way!

[@barryquilts]

Awesome - I look forward to welcoming you to the club 😀

[@kathyferry4048]

Ur doing a fine job keep up the good work 😊

[@barryquilts]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Starch before you cut anything, it does shtink minimally, so for accuracy, before. They hang on a nappy rack in your bathroom then, web piecing is in columns. Everything stays the right way around, then you just turn it and sew the other way. Stretching a bit is fudging, it will shrink again when you wash it. Ever heard of scant seams? Leaving the seam allowances a bit short works too.

[@barryquilts]

I’m going to try that - thank you

[@andrea_bohemianscrapsody]

Great fabric choices! P.S., I want your iron. Just kidding! Your grandson is hilarious!

[@barryquilts]

I love it! lol

[@paulaneary7877]

I'll send you a button for sure! From California!

[@barryquilts]

@@paulaneary7877 awesome I look forward to adding it to the jar and welcoming you to the club

[@helenback5733]

Great job on the block.

[@barryquilts]

I appreciate the encouragement!

[@virginiacollis4580]

I really like yr boat hanging. It's really imaginative. U should be proud. I subscribed to yr channel. Keep it up. God bless u.

[@barryquilts]

Thank you very much I appreciate it

[@paulathomas9240]

Hi Barry! If you would like to learn how to sew your top by column 1 to 2, and add column 3….it is called webbing. Bonnie Hunter and Terry Rowland both teach a super video on webbing. Learning that starch is your friend is huge. Your block looks great, btw!

[@barryquilts]

@@paulathomas9240 I will look them up and thank you

[@pattiwobig8806]

I am enjoying your videos. Your quilt looks great! Don't worry about the blocks lining up perfectly. The quilting will help. Also most people aren't looking that closely at those details, they are looking at the overall piece. 😊 have a great week!

[@barryquilts]

Thank you very much

[@luciaday7690]

It looks beautiful Barry. Did you know you quoted a Taylor Swift lyric..”fake it til you make it….and I did!”😂 Great video

[@barryquilts]

Lol didn't know that but I'll take your word for it. I thought it was my first electrical teacher in 1980 lol

[@AntisocialAuntie]

Your ship looks great - I love the fabric choices! And the corners shouldn't match when it's a boat on the open waters - everything is rocking and moving there 😂🧡 I am a bit surprised your daughter was allowing that type of prank. Usually women know what it's like to have creepy messages and forceful attitudes from guys, all of our lives. I'm glad it ended up as a prank but I hope he learns not to do this to the ladies - in person or online (yep, I definitely had some small flashbacks when you were telling the story).

[@barryquilts]

Thanks for the support - I’m glad it turned out to be a prank. I am sorry if it brought up bad memories for you.

[@AntisocialAuntie]

@barryquilts Oh no, you're okay and don't worry about that - keep being your wonderful charming self and tell your stories. 🥰 Comments from people who definitely need medication (or at least to have their levels checked) is why I haven't started my channel yet. The minor flashbacks of aggressive guys also is because it still happens even though I am now 52 living around older people! Luckily most men are not in that category of crazy.

[@Jana-tl4vr]

O la,la,..............super!Zdraví Jana

[@barryquilts]

Hello Jana - thank you

[@eunicehehir6374]

Your colours are Great! At the very least I like to put plenty of steam into my fabrics to help with pre-shrinking the fabric.

[@barryquilts]

@@eunicehehir6374 seems like the consensus is to starch and steam before I cut

[@kathyferry4048]

I think it’s so 😎

[@barryquilts]

😀