HOW TO STORE FAT QUARTERS | Reviewing a storage system and a Ruby Star fabric tour

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@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Missouri Star Affiliate link for 20% off your purchase of $50 or more: glnk.io/mzmmj/pattymacmakes. You simply click the link which takes you right to their website. Then shop as normal. When you have $50 worth of products, the discount will come off automatically in the check out cart. Not everything is included with the discount, and I don't have any control over that. Generally the big ticket items like sewing machines and furniture is not included, but most everything else is. Including fabric and notions already on sale. Often they allow us to stack the discount onto the sale price so it really makes it worthwhile. I do explain it more in my most recent videos if you would like a visual representation to follow. There is no limit on how many times in a month you can use it!

@chi2tan 4 ай бұрын

"I'm a working girl... not that kind, the good kind." 😂 I am so glad you still have your sense of humor! So great to see your lovely smile.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

😊 thank you

@barbolson8768 4 ай бұрын

Hi Patty, it's always nice to be able to watch a new video from you. I am so sorry you're going through challenges between your mom sick at home and your friend in the hospital. My mom has been in and out of the hospital several times over the last couple of years. Dealing with that becomes so stressful. My mom turned 90 in April of this year, a week later she was back in the hospital for 6 weeks. She returned home for less than a week had a massive heart attack and died on June 20. Funeral planning, obituary writing, the service and burial is stressful. She was buried on July 4. Everything else takes a backseat, so I feel your pain and understand fully why you want to enjoy your pretty fabrics and sit in your sewing room to get away from it all. We can only do so much before we are stretched to the limit. You're extremely lucky that you have a friend who can help you out. Don't forget to try and take time for yourself. You are in my thoughts.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much Barb!! I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. The constant doctor visits and illnesses leading up all of this is so draining. And now she's be bed bound and i've taken care of her by myself for 6 MONTHS now. I'm not going to last much longer doing this. And now settling my friend's affairs is on me. It will be worthwhile in the end for me and I promised him I'd take of things properly. I'm past my limit at this point and I'm hoping to have the bulk of my friend's stuff completed by Labor Day and have a plan for mom by then too. I can't keep going like this.

@barbolson8768 4 ай бұрын

@@PattymacMakes You appear to be a very strong woman. All you can do is take it one day at a time. 🤗

@cyn4rest 4 ай бұрын

@@PattymacMakes I’ve been there so I understand, fully! I did it 24/7/365 for ten years. You’re stronger than you think. You can do this. Our parents gave us life and it’s a privilege that we can help them at the end of theirs. Bless you. Hang in there. 🥰🙏🥰

@marlenehinton5749 4 ай бұрын

Patti, it may sound trite, but there is another side to this. You will make it. You do deserve a vacation and I’m really happy that visiting with us here on the Tube is helping you process everything that’s going on. ❤

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Actually, just being able to use my gym again with no time restrictions or going out to lunch or dinner with someone or even just drive to Ikea and spend an afternoon again would feel like heaven. I'm so restricted on what I can do, and the care is growing more and more. So just being able to go back to my chiropractor and having the luxury of a manicure again would be better than any vacatioin.

@marlenehinton5749 4 ай бұрын

@@PattymacMakes ❤️

@phapy2451 4 ай бұрын

Yes, fabric and fiber make me happy as well, love putting a cross stitch needle through linen and having the colors to life! In addition, I like to quilt and see those colors come to life in a block. Hopefully, the rest of your summer is better.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I hope so too! I'm sewing a little tonight and it's been so wonderful.

@JoyfulStitching 4 ай бұрын

Patty, You realize you’re a loving gift for your friends and family. We are given the opportunity to be help and loving support to people we cherish. We have these opportunities because we can handle it. Find some joy in the abilities and gifts you have that can ease others pain and passings. You will get through it. You have a great personality and sense of humor, you care and are stronger then you know. Bless you and love your videos.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I just pray the settlement of his affairs can be mostly completed by the end of August and then I can afford real help with mom because me doing this by myself day and day out is starting to negatively impact me.

@JoyfulStitching 4 ай бұрын

I can hear it and still see it even when you smile, brilliant smile btw! I recognize that kind of exhaustion and stress. I have been there and for survival I had to compartmentalize without guilt some joy time. Our love for others can drain us completely and we can’t sacrifice ourselves , we have to remain strong. Take a block of time if minutes or few hours to get to a happy place without guilt. It is required, not selfish. Caregiver is the hardest job, it is a privilege on one hand to be the hand our love ones hold when passing but were not only left behind but were heart broken and exhausted.

@diannplatt-roberts8692 4 ай бұрын

Prayers for your mom and your friend. Hugs to you!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@pamlacey136 4 ай бұрын

I am so sorry that you, your mom, and your friend in the hospital are in those “valleys” of life. Those times are definitely hard and sometimes seem like they will never end. I lost my mother on Christmas Eve 2023 at the age of 97 and I miss her so much. So I hope you can embrace the moments you have with your mom and your friend to add to the precious memories you will have. I am glad that you took time out to enjoy the colors of fabric; what would we do without color?!! I have a hard time with monochromatic rooms and decorating, even though I know many people love it. I guess that is why we are all different. Hang in there and breathe deeply.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Yeah this whole thing has really knocked me down. I'm doing my best but it's been tough. I definitely need to lighten my load because I am not going to last like this. I'm so ready for sewing and quilting again!

@katrinahough290 4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry I missed it, but dinner was delicious! I've made a note for myself to alway start with your pg. to get the discount. When my mom was sick, I worked on a hexagon quilt. I have no idea how many hexagons I made. Keeping your hands busy, helps. Then after my husband passed, I picked it back up. I finished it, queen sized quilt, with an eyelet border. I love that quilt. All hand sewn, long armed by my long armer here in FL. Take care of yourself! You can't help others if you're not taking care of yourself.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

I bet that is a gorgeous piece of work! I made those fun 16 patches when all of this started and when my friend goes home to stay in a couple of weeks, I want to get them back out again.

@BFF-qr3qj 4 ай бұрын

Patty, you are a great daughter and friend. You are the blessing. We are all with you. Love that Food Group fabric.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@tonigould2589 4 ай бұрын

Patty, thanks to MSQC July 4 weekend sales AND your affiliate link, I was able to get a whole bunch of GORGEOUS, top-quality fabric at huge savings - I calculated out the cost per yard and it averaged just $5.18 per yard! I'm over the moon! Thank you so, so much. Like you, I'm the only one responsible for everything in my life, and like you, I'm a caregiver who spends a lot of time on that knife edge of "can I do it? Wait - there's just me so I guess I WILL do it". Quilting is how I stitch the world together. Thank you for helping me keep on doing it!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

You absolutely can NOT go wrong buying high quality fabric at prices like that. It's unreal!! I haven't even looked at what's been going on over there because I've been too preoccupied with everything else going on. And I want to focus on that quilt project and not distract myself with tons of new things. I'm starting on that today and I am super excited about it. I will be lessening my responsibilities greatly in the fall, and I'm really ready for that. I need to simplify things and get help. I won't last long going like I am currently.

@shellydodson6895 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your beautiful fabrics😊

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

@@shellydodson6895 Thank you so much for watching!

@Metdiva1 4 ай бұрын

Patty, I'm happy to hear that you have a friend who is available to help you, even if it is for a shorter time. I hope that you can find some time to recharge a bit. As a former lone wolf care giver, I completely understand how it drains you in every way possible. On a more pleasant note, I really appreciate how you use something before doing a review. An unboxing is good for a first impression and for discovery of something new, but nobody could honestly give a meaningful review from an unboxing. Thank you for taking the time to give us something meaningful to make informed decisions about what may or may not work for our unique needs. Sending all of you love, prayers, and virtual hugs.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Oh I'm so glad you appreciate me taking my time before sharing something. Yeah I really don't want to recommend something that is just so. I'm starting to run down on the situation so I am looking at making changes. This is starting to get to me.

@MartyLawless-kh2jd 4 ай бұрын

Yes, color therapy, especially with fabric, is definitely real.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

YES!!!

@shellcshells2902 4 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to see a video from you and so happy you're an affiliate of MS!! I've saved so much!! Thank you 😊

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

I'm really happy to hear it!

@pywagner 2 ай бұрын

Hang in there Patty. You are a blessing to all who know you. 💓

@PattymacMakes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lisagilbert8472 4 ай бұрын

I have the 10” hard case from MSQC, I love them. They are a heavy plastic, the snaps are sturdy. You can fit about 5-8 10” layer cakes. Or I use them for my projects, I put all the fabric, excluding the backing, and the pattern I bought the fabric for. I also like the 5” charm squares storage from MSQC. That is my opinion. I do want to try these bags too. I appreciate that you actually use the products prior to reviewing them for us. Great video. Hang in there you will make through this crazy trying time in your life. Remember you are never give more than you can handle, even though I am sure you’re not feeling that way right now. Hugs and prayers for you. ❤❤❤

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Funny you mention the hard case, because I requested one on my PR box for this month and I really like it. I crammed everything for the new quilt inside it. Yeah I'm hoping the worst of this is settled and behind me by Labor day. It's a lot but God is showing up in my life like never before.

@lisagilbert8472 4 ай бұрын

@@PattymacMakes ❤️

@cathylombard964 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos. I feel very welcome. I’m holding you and your family close to my heart. ❤️

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you dear Cathy!!

@lisareed5669 4 ай бұрын

Love you, PattimacMakes.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kimbolee6819 4 ай бұрын

Oh, bless your heart. I can’t imagine the challenges you are facing and praying for continued strength. Also, praying for your mom and friend. I absolutely love this idea to store fabric. I had seen them but wasn’t sure. Well, now I’m sold. Thank you for sharing.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's been like drinking from a fire hose for months. I admit I'm really tired. It's kind of a big push as we are setting up for an estate sale next week and then listing his house right away. It has to be done. I can't manage a whole other house to maintain and pay for. So I'm praying the items go and the home sells quickly. I'm also going through my excess of stuff and taking things over to see if they will sell at the same time. It's a good opportunity to do a huge declutter here so I'm working on that over the weekend. I'm even going to take a couple of my sewing machines over to get rid of as I'm expecting to buy a really nice one for myself next month. It's a good opportunity to sell off everything extra since they are running an advertised sale for 3 days. But it's a lot of time to go through everything and get it moved over there. But I have good help and things are working pretty well so far.

@Karen-ip7rn 4 ай бұрын

I love my Singer Patchwork sewing machine. I bought it because of your videos. Thanks Patty❤

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that!! I'm sewing that new quilt design with it tonight!

@Karen-ip7rn 4 ай бұрын

You have to show that when it's done.

@conniekline9881 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestions and for being real, as many of us are dealing with different, although time consuming issues. I like your idea about color, I could really use some of that in my rooms. God bless you with stamina, energy, and grace.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I bring up the beige room because the hospital room my friend was in for 2 weeks was all beige and he was on the verge of a mental breakdown by the time I got him out of there. It was really terrible.

@dturk1385 4 ай бұрын

You are in my prayers. Be strong! God Bless!!! Much love!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sandramiller5332 3 ай бұрын

Prayers for you. I was my Moms primary care giver for 13 years…it’s not easy on so many levels. Try to get mental and physical relief any way possible. Don’t forget to take care of YOU!

@PattymacMakes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have been taking care of her many years, but the past 4 really intensely. And this year it's been necessary to give her total care. I'm completely running out of steam on it at this point. So I don't know how much longer I can keep it up. My friend is staying over to help me, but it's still so much. And she goes home a few days a week and then it's all on me again. I'm not going to last like this. There is literally no time for me to do anything for myself. I'm so far behind on my own care it's going to be difficult to make it up.

@seastars15 4 ай бұрын

Hang in there. Some days are just one foot in front of another and all your beautiful fabrics will be waiting, dust free! Hugs!💕

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@shellcshells2902 4 ай бұрын

My heart still hurts over Blueprint Fabrics. I bought tons of yardage when they were going out of business suddenly. Loved their fabrics so, so much and miss them!!😢😢😢😢😢😢

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

I know! I miss the whole Blueprint set up. It was so nice to use. I had the craftsy membership with the new people but it was expensive and I wasn't using it. Many things I was interested in trying was an additional charge so I didn't do them. Now I think I'd like to try Yes Chef which is a cooking site.

@darlenelyons90 4 ай бұрын

JoAnn's in my area are closing - not sure of the rest of the story but heard they were bought out by a company trying to save face and instead went bankrupt due to management taking the majority of the profit. Very sad but so thankful for MSQC as our closest Quilt store is 50+ miles away!! Very sad. But thanks to finding you here and your sharing of the code, I have made out equally as great as you have!! You my dear, have a heart of gold!!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much!! WOW you're only 50 miles to Hamilton???? What a dream come true! I'll make it there someday. I'm really happy you were able to use that link!! There are no limits on how many times in a month you want to use it, either. And I really do appreciate it!

@nbc911 4 ай бұрын

I had a similar situation this past 2 years. I'm nearly through it. Perhaps when you come out the other side you can have a week "retreat" at your own house. Spending time with your fabrics 😊 Just leaning into your sewing and relaxing. Thank you for the video. Best wishes x

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

That sounds amazing but I sure hope I don't have another 2 years of this facing me. I am not going to last if that's the case.

@BonnieHuntress 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos, can’t wait to start your quilt.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm going to work on the yardage requirements and get going on the block tutorials today. I'll post a vide about geting started on it this week. I'm looking forward to seeing it too!

@susantrevino4053 Күн бұрын

totally agree just love it❤❤❤

@scratchgolfer12 4 ай бұрын

The color of your t-shirt looks good on you. I have one of those bags in pink. I've got it when they first came out with those. Prayers for you thru these hard times.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I did my season colors that green is something that came up. I would never have thought to wear it but it was on the list and so I decided to try it. I'm a cool summer apparently.

@scratchgolfer12 4 ай бұрын

@@PattymacMakes well you look really pretty in, I’m just sayin’

@hollyallen1065 4 ай бұрын

I also have those fabric bags. I use them to hold my fat quarters. Also have one that is my travel bag hold notions and a lot of goods I love them 😍

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE them!

@katiemonck6018 4 ай бұрын

great video, thanks for your information. Blessings to you and yours.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@SaraMc-ez2mv 4 ай бұрын

I love msqc. But I also really miss craftsy!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

I was a member of the new craftsy for a couple of years, but I hardly used it and found that many classes I was interested in were not part of my membership. Bluprint had the best set up and i'm sick over how they just dumped the whole thing. It's sickening what they did.

@maryl9601 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Hope everything gets better for you soon. I have been going through a lot too. 🤗

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! You hang in there as well!

@sandrabryant2450 4 ай бұрын

If me shopping your affiliate link makes your day, then by golly I’m your shopper😊.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

I sure do appreciate it!!! My partnership with MSQC has changed my life!

@BonnieHuntress 4 ай бұрын

Patty I know what pressure your under, I lost my husband on January 9 of this year. He did everything. I’m learning slowly and with the help of my sister in law and friends I’m ok. My kids reside in Tennessee and that is an adjustment for me.

@JoyfulStitching 4 ай бұрын

Oh my, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m a widow as well and I know the heartache. At 5 to 6 months your broken heart and grief is still so fresh. You sound very brave and still standing, with a family behind you. Bless you and hugs from a stranger who knows.

@BonnieHuntress 4 ай бұрын

@@JoyfulStitching thank you.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! It helps knowing you are not walking this path alone. Learning about wills and probate in the moment was terrifying and stressful. We put quite a lot of paperwork into place to minimize the probate situation, and I pray I got everything done and where it needed to be in time. It's so depressing to be waiting for death certificates and then have to run them around to everyone but it's part of it. There is a couple of small bank accounts that will be under probate and I start on that Monday morning for his dad who died in February. I guess they will roll it from the dad to the son's estate. I might need a lawyer to help with all of this as he helped with the paperwork on the primary account. I am shocked that banks will deny even spouses full access to accounts even with legal documentation. It must be worded specifically which we were able to do. But oh my gosh it's been the most stressful thing ever.

@jebsmith323 4 ай бұрын

Patty, I just used your link to buy 108x3yards at Missouri Star and can't believe that I got the 20% on top of the 40% off sale! I hope this helps you as much as it has me.

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

OMG!!! That's a FANTASTIC deal!! I really do appreciate you using my link when you shop. It helps tremendously!

@susanmei9980 4 ай бұрын

Hi Patty, hang in there! 🤗 I just wanted to say thank you, again, for the code. I just used it and this time it went without a hitch! ☺️Hope things are improving.🌷

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

@@susanmei9980 oh that’s great news Susan!! I’m so happy the kinks are working out. I bury my dear friend tomorrow so it’s been a very rough week. But I’m glad he’s out of pain. But losing him is a heavy blow. 😥

@susanmei9980 4 ай бұрын

@@PattymacMakesI’m so sorry! I didn’t realize his condition had gotten so bad. It’s so very hard to lose someone you care about. Sending you giant bear hugs. {{{{🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻}}}}

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

@@susanmei9980 Thank you Susan. It's been surreal. And I"m absolutely worn out. We bury him tomorrow and I just can't believe it.

@lorriwall2523 4 ай бұрын

Great info!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! They are REALLY nice bags.

@cyn4rest 4 ай бұрын

These little cases are pretty. I tried them once (JoAnns), but it was too big and very heavy once filled with fabric! So basically it was useless to me and I gave it away. I’m tempted to try this smaller size. I’ll use your link if I do. On a personal note: hang in there. You’re stronger than you think. ❤

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm doing my best for sure, but gosh I'm tired right now. I love the bags and they are a good size if you need lighter weight things to tote.

@susantrevino4053 Күн бұрын

very nice

@user-Tdunham132 4 ай бұрын

Hang in there Patty. We all go through seasons. Some challenging and some just fun. Ask God what He wants you to see/learn from this time and I promise you, you will use that knowledge in the future. Take care!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! The past year is unlike anything I've ever experienced with the past 3 weeks being sheer hell on earth. It does feel like some of it is starting to shift and I pray the paperwork is in place as it's supposed to be.

@GrandmaD2024 4 ай бұрын

Hi patty! Gosh I feel your pain! We are all here for you ❤️! I was looking at those totes. Don't they have larger ones too? I would just love to see you at quilt con or something 😊. Maybe in 2026 we both can afford to go. I look forward to your videos!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! They do have a larger version so I'll get a couple of those to test out and show. I'd love to go the big quilt show they have in NC. Someday. In my dream camper van! LOL

@sharonbrignac4810 4 ай бұрын

You are a very beautiful person ❤️. I'm praying for you and your life .

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

You are so kind

@donawagner4728 4 ай бұрын

Sorry for all your troubles.. I would like to have the small fabric box. I have several of the large ones. How can I get on the notify list? Thank you for your utube. God love you..Dona in Oregon..🙏🤗🧵

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Missouri star will prompt you to add an email address if something is out of stock. They are excellent about restocking and letting you know when items are back in stock! And thank you so much for watching and participating.

@StephanieBurnem 4 ай бұрын

Love and prayers

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@bethk7648 4 ай бұрын

Patty, the fabric storage bags aren't listed in the featured products...!

@PattymacMakes 4 ай бұрын

I know! I'm sorry about that but the feature is gone!! No more Missouri Star ANYTHING for me to tag. I don't know what happened, but I'm bummed out about it!

@lisagilbert8472 4 ай бұрын

FYI- The fabric storage bags are sold out. I signed up when they return to stock.