MORNING IN MY SEWING ROOM ~ Finishing my circle quilt

[@lucynielson2386]

Your quilts are so Beautiful and the fabric ohhhh my love love love the colors. I just want to build up my fabric stack it is so much fun when you have more to choose from. Jean I could visit with you all day and every day . You are so much fun . I am almost 4 weeks into my back surgery recovery and doing ok . I just can’t wait to get started on setting up my craft room when I get the green light from my doctor that I can . I am moving my sewing room upstairs now that my son has moved into his new home. Was waiting for the room 😂. Your quilts and talents are amazing and love the chats . I am going to try the rounded edge on my next quilt I do love the look of that and connecting the binding on a diagonal . Very nice , thank you Amazing Job!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I do hope every day gets easier for you! Back surgery...aaarrrggghh!! I'm sure your new room will be super ~ just take your time and don't overdo things! Thank you so much for taking time to watch me Lucy ~ I appreciate that:)

[@debrinadianesanchez9317]

Your sewing room is so TIDY!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you but it CAN and DOES get messy! And then I tidy up...just to make a mess again! :) But creativity CAN be messy:)

[@4GiveN4get]

Thanks again, Jean! Keep the aurora borealis on your bucket list; as a native MN, saw them many times, and their magnificence gives you an actual physical sensation, not dissimilar to a lightening storm, but entirely awesome.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

How cool is that?!?! I mean, seriously, what an experience! You are right, I WILL keep it on my bucket list:)

[@elizabethkegley2008]

You make the binding look so easy. I have so many unfinished projects because I just cannot seem to get the binding right. I’ve been quilting for 14 years and still end up with lumpy binding on my quilts. Love this project it’s absolutely beautiful Jean!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

OH! I do hope that my 'tutorial' shows how simple it can be. I think that some quilters make SUCH a big deal about 'binding' ` i.e., HATE HATE HATE it"....but I don't mind at all. What I DON'T like, is the mitered squared off corners. And so, I just smoothly go around my curves, bite by bite and take it lovely and slow. Hope this helps:)

[@janetdiesnis456]

I have seen the northern lights. We were in Scotland. Magical. I am planning on going on a coastal cruise in Norway to hopefully see them again.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Awesome! Our friends were awestruck, truly! :) What an experience:)

[@scratchgolfer12]

Going thru some of your old tutorials and LOVE watching them. Look at that beautiful hairdo!!!! I know this is the original house and I know you miss it. All my love sweet Jean.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You're the best!

[@oskarmolly]

This quilt is beautiful. It's really helping me. I'm just learning the binding part. Getting the rotary cutter down was hard since I'm left handed. I thought that I was busy with just 4 kids and 7 grandkids and 2 sled dogs but I think you have me beat.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Pftttttt......4 kids?!?!? Only 7 grandkids?!?!!? That's nothing!! LOL! LOL! LOL! But you have 2 MORE dogs than we have!!! :) LOL! Thank you so much for watching me:)

[@colleenk22]

GORGEOUS QUILT!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks!

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

Just wonderful as normal. You are so talented it really does look amazing. I think I'm running out of words to say about your quilts. I feel like I'm just repeating myself but they're all deserve so many wonderful words. I'm just running vocabulary😅😅😅 Thank you for sharing this great video you ⚘

[@pharmgirldee]

beautiful quilt. and thank you! you have inspired me to try my hand at fmq. just bought my fmq foot... i have been quilting for about four years and have been quilting by sewing straight lines around painters tape. thank you again for all the time and effort you put into your videos! dee

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! Good for you for PERFECTING straight lines!!! LOL! Now you can let loose, relax and try to FMQ!! I think that is the trick...don't quilt when you are tired, upset, stressed or annoyed at someone!! Your shoulders will MOST ASSUREDLY be around your ears!! LOL!!! Have a go...its' only thread:)

[@annettequiros3654]

Like the binding you chose Jean. Beautiful as always.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Annette:)

[@jedlinnen6528]

Very fabulous, Jean. Love the tie die banking. Goes well

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Jed:) I loved this backing fabric too!:)

[@thetatteredrose1364]

You make it look soooooo easy! LOL

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL! Sorry about that!! LOL! I've been doing this a LOOONNNNGGGGG time!! :)

[@debglastetter851]

Jean, the quilt is beautiful, the colors are gorgeous and the binding looks so easy. In other words everything is perfect and I love it. As far as I am concerned you should chat more. Can't wait for the next video.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thank you! I just received a comment that I chatter on too much and never get to the point! LOL! (I love the 'MUTE' and "DELETE" comment button)!!! LOL! See...there ARE people who don't mind me nattering on..and you are one of them!! :) Thank you again!

[@fluffyasever]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory I love hearing you natter too, don't stop!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Well then, I will keep on!:)

[@kayjones5890]

Superb Jean. It’s out of this world😃👍 Thank you for sharing. I have Inspiration now to go finish mine..

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes! Go finish yours! Thanks Kay!::)

[@barbaravarnava1795]

It’s beautiful Jean congratulations

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Barbara:)

[@airmom8716]

Jean I so appreciate you talking about the height of your chair to put your arms at waist level. I am a retired Occupational Therapist and what you are teaching is Ergonomics. That is preventive and proper placement of the body to AVOID hurting the body, in this case your shoulders, arms, wrists, forearms and back. People get muscle strain when they are not properly positioned!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Well now! Look at that! I actually DID know what I was talking about....but didn't Know it!! LOL! But it makes SOOOOOO much sense! I will be sure to pass on that info to my peeps...and give you the credit:)

[@emds698]

Aww this came out so lovely just like the women who made it. This one I call galaxy your son did good picking the blue and gold to finish it up. It was nice seeing this come together with you. Thank you for you thoughts on sewing machines, I’m going to get a sturdy machine Juki 2010q I don’t need all those stitches for zigzags, blind or blanket stitch I got one like your daughters I can use.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I highly recommend the JUKI for pure strong, fast beautiful straight stitching, which after all is most of quilting. Like you, however, important to have a back up for when the decorative stitches are needed. Thanks for liking my quilt Marisol:)

[@lindagunter8339]

Love your rounded corners.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks:)

[@lesleygilbert1945]

A beautiful colourful quilt :)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Lesley ~ every color in the book:)

[@JOHANNA-qd6iz]

Jean you will have to show us you making a quilt for your grandchild to be . Congratulations to the family

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

That is on my list:) Thank you!

[@patriciallewellyn4991]

Very nice quilt. i will try putting my chair up.l

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you and yes, it will help so much:)

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Love the curved corners fabulous quilt

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you:)

[@gaylegordon1075]

Beautiful! So colorful and energetic. It’s really lovely.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you very much Gayle:)

[@ssumner9757]

Wish I could be Jen & be your quilty friend! You are a breath of fresh air & a wonderful person! I learn so much from your way of doing things😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! Jen and I are so pleased to be your quilty friends:)

[@trudyohara4436]

Jean what an amazing quilt I love the backing fabric. Thank you for all your videos you really make me smile:)

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are so welcome! THank you for taking time to watch me:)

[@ShellyAuen]

Beautiful!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!:)

[@stitchitch7010]

Awesome job!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!:)

[@cyndialvarado6645]

Gorgeous ❤️

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Cyndi:)

[@lindarussell1932]

So beautiful Jeanne!! Such great teaching!❤️

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so much Linda;)

[@dmcc100able]

💟Absolutely FABLOUS 💜

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you so much:)

[@busybeaver793]

Congratulations! Lovely quilt Jean.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you!:)

[@peggymalaski4061]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! You showed very detail with close up video at the correct angle of how to join the two ends!!! I got it to work the first time! Love the tip of trimming off a piece of the end to measure how wide the overlay is! May I offer a suggestion? Place that end piece between the two ends, trim the top piece, flip it out of the way to trim the bottom piece. Just my 2 cents, you do a GREAT no make that AWESOME job! Thank you! Thanks for the tip of having chair higher....guess I need to lower my table as it’s too high. Maybe that’s what’s causing my back/neck pain. Thank you for that tux-bit as well!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Peggy! I'm so glad you liked this method! So easy! And thank YOU for that suggestion! I appreciate you greatly for watching me:) Have a lovely day:)

[@earlenejarrells7044]

The quilt turned it great and very colorful, love it!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Earlene:)

[@alicemartz3161]

a lot of work Jean, looks great

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, it was, and Thank you!:)

[@fionabrandt6108]

What a fabulous looking quilt, Jean💕💕💕

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh thank you Fiona:)

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

No. no. No. Move here by me!!!!!!! LOL! I’d finally get quilting my quilt down!!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL! I want to move to Alaska SOOO bad....my husband...not so much!! LOL!

[@joankiely3614]

Loved your tutorial & also loved hearing about your sons family & dog on his large boat. Always enjoy your videos Jean. ❤️💕😍😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! Me and my stories....I just keep on talking!!! LOL!

[@deborahfitzer6877]

When you rip fabric then you get a straight piece of fabric on grain. Very important in garment sewing to get the straight of grain! Love the sound of ripping fabric!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Funny that....so many folks HATE the sound of ripping fabric! Like nails on a chalkboard, I suppose!!! I actually don't mind:)

[@kathychester517]

I LOVE your quilt, Jean! I enjoy your personality. You brighten my day! Lol. GOD bless you, Jean!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thank you Kathy! So nice of you to say that~:)

[@rosevargas1980]

Very nice❤️

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Rose:)

[@Cordelia-again]

That quilt turned out gorgeous and so happy! Your Elliott has great taste!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Whatever would we do without our Eliot?!!

[@kimbennett2369]

It's wonderful

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Kim:)

[@theresacarmen6220]

Your quilt looks beautiful, front and back.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Theresa! Go Circles:)

[@librarylady1961]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Diana!

[@scrapylady]

Just Beautiful and Awesome

[@debrinadianesanchez9317]

I have so many scissors. Proud of my collection.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I have so many too! We SHOULD be proud!:) LOL!

[@lesleymcneely9997]

Your quilt is beautiful. Its so colourfuland cheerful and i absolutely LOVE the backing fabric. Great job (as usual)!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks so much!

[@gracerobinson1692]

Beautiful

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks Grace:)

[@amiinsc7775]

this has to be one of your best designed quilts...bravo !!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah! You really like this one!!?!?! Thank you!;)

[@Angie-cm4si]

Awesome quilt Jean ...nice hearing about your sons adventures.. I remember the quilt you made him with boats on the back ❤️

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You remember!! How cool is that?!?! Yes, they are probably going to be selling their boat...thankfully! Been there done that! Now on to raising babies:) Thank you for liking my quilt!

[@LinLin-st6mf]

Another beautiful quilt. Love hearing your family stories.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thank you! I have so many!! :) Family stories, I mean.....well, quilts also!!:)

[@kathyreed4488]

I wish I had a table like yrs...I only have a bit of sewing desk to manuver, my quilts...great advice on higher up...I sit on sveral pilliws...it works!! Yr quilt is pretty and bright...it love it. I can listen to you all day chatting to us. I'd love to meet you Jean...you're so funny!! Never change!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Kathy! Sitting up REALLY helps! I love my table too! Thanks again for taking time to watch me:)

[@marykendall]

What a delightful video. We spent many years in Alaska. The Northern Lights are surely awe inspiring. There are really no words to describe them. There are so many things I miss about Alaska and that is top of my list. If you ever decide to check it off your bucket list let me know. I can give you contact information for many friends there who are happy to host visitors.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

How very kind of you! I WILL keep it on my bucket list then!! Quilters are such kind people!! :) I really want to go to Alaska...my hubby....not so much! But I'm working on him!:)

[@fluffyasever]

I really must try those rounded corners, you make it look so easy! Your quilt is stunning......and huge, I love it Tx

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So easy....I started making them round because my SQUARED mitered corners looked terrible!! :)

[@kathyskwiltzkrafts276]

Hi Jean! How have you been lately? I love your circle quilt. It is absolutely beautiful! I wish i had the same kind of talent in making my quilts as you do. You always know exactly the rigfht colors to use to make your quilt come together.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Aw thanks Kathy! Such nice things you say!:)

[@rosetui6070]

Thank you for sharing your Circle Quilt. I like the bright colours. I did that on on borders of Vintage Moments by Marsha McClosky. Your quilt is very beautiful. I love bright and beautfiful colours. Thanks for showing.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you for liking my quilt! I appreciate that Rose:)

[@lafleurkim]

I lifted my chair and it really made a huge difference!! I love this quilt, Jean .. lovely!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Doesn't it?!?!? Super:) Thank you Kim!

[@lafleurkim]

I’ve been watching (again) some of your videos from the beginning. Think I’ve been following you from the start and I never get bored with you. I listen to you sometimes when I’m quilting ( it’s like having a quilting buddy in my sewing room) .. thank you, for all the wonderful videos you make for us, Jean.

[@teresaaltizer4117]

New subscriber. Learning to sew. Love your video!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So please you found me, Teresa! If you can stand my rambling on and on, my repetitiveness...then you will be A~Okay!! :)

[@janestevens9973]

Great tip for the final binding join. I usually have to have a couple of goes!. Just about to bind one so will use your tip. Thankyou

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I sometimes just meet up the two ends and do a straight stitch and be done with it, but really to do it properly, this is one way to do it!

[@mamawb2013]

Enjoyed the visit and your "Galaxy" quilt is beautiful! I just sandwiched a small throw quilt today. Hope to start to free motion it in a couple of days.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you! Remember to channel that energy to your hands!! LOL!

[@arnasafar2770]

Beautiful quilt. Thanks for the video.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

You are most welcome, thank YOU!

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Ho my goodness there she goes another big beautiful vibrate quilt wow love it

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I tend to make 'big'!! :)

[@lindaross1393]

Elle est fabuleusement MERVEILLEUSE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patriciachevalier7526]

I’m now a patreon,Very exciting!Love all your vids, wish I could dedicate more time to sewing, but I’m plugging along.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Patricia!! I'm doing another exclusive video (don't I sound Posh?!?!) for my Patrons who are so kind and generous! Sincere thanks to you!:) And whenever you find the time, that sewing time is precious:)

[@lindaross1393]

Bonjour ! I put some masking tape in section i havé have to do ! Just section by section ! It's more easy to know where I am ! ❤️ Merci pour tes tutos and sorry for my english 🌺

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

What a super idea! And your English is MUCH BETTER than my French! LOL! LOL! Thank you very much:)

[@maryschutte8368]

Your quilt is mammoth and GORGEOUS! Where do you get your energy?!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh, believe it or not, I am VERY spare with the energy I have. I take lots of rests, put my feet up and have tea breaks often. After running after 10 kids for most of my adult life, I am taking it easy and what energy that is left, is devoted to quilting:)

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

The northern lights are here with me in Alaska. They are so beautiful.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

How blessed are you to see such beauty all the time! I can only imagine...I'm outside Philly....can YOU imagine!?!?!? LOL!

[@annshear688]

Beautiful, colorful quilt. I take my “good” scissors to my Janome dealership since they sharpen them. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Perhaps my local machine/quilt store will know....will have to ask! :)

[@peggymalaski4061]

Thank you! I just asked if you had shown how to make your curved corners!

[@paulineslyman2618]

Beautiful quilt! Love it! Great job!❤🐢

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Pauline:)

[@booomanchu]

Great job Jean. I take my scissors to my local sewing and sweeper shop. They do a good job. Love the label. Watermelon Jolly Rachers! Yum!🍬

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yea, gotta do that! Thank you and YAY for Jolly Ranchers! The watermelon are the best, but I get the variety pack and like the green and the purple also:)

[@laurarenda8383]

Beautiful quilt, excellent quilting and I do my binding that way as well. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I can't hand sew for the life of me, and even if I could, I would never do so!! :) Gotta love machine stitched binding!:) LOL!

[@patriciachevalier7526]

Beautiful quilt. Makes sense to be higher when quoting, I’m sure its easier on your arms and back. Thanks for the info.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

So much easier! :) Thank you!

[@reginacline897]

I saw pictures on Facebook today beautiful. Your quilts are amazing.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thanks! I am proud of this one:) (so am flooding social media!!!!:) LOL!

[@lizryan6289]

Jean, I just finished checking my quilt for spaces today. It is rather large and only the binding is left now. I always use my rulers to square up my quilts. Your quilt looks great.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Liz! I think I got all the empty spaces:) LOL!

[@UKS140]

Beautiful quilt, I just received the elephant quilt pattern after seeing the one you made so going to give it a go 😱😱

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh I hope you love doing it! Just remember to keep organized, keep organized, keep organized, take breaks, don't quilt when you are tired and did I mention to keep organized?!? LOL!

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Perfect as usual girl can you move down here with me lol

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Northern lights of Labrador that is what we call it down here in Newfoundland Canada so cold here Jean -12 degrees no spring here lol

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Brrrrr.....wow!!!

[@AdiarraS]

GOOOORGeous quilt!! I'm so sorry if you have already answered this question, but do you have a video on how you decorated your sewing machine with flowers? Are they just stickers? Great video!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Cheryl! They are called 'Floral Tattoos' from www.urbanelementz.com

[@AdiarraS]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory I love them! Thanks for the link!

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

I sharpen my scissors cutting foil, fold a piece like three times and then cut cut cut

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

But I've tried that...didn't seem to work. I'll go and try again~

[@airmom8716]

Your color combinations are so gorgeous! Is that just random picking from your stash? What is the white around the circles? Is it piping- because i really like it. I made one that is just batik and it also came out really pretty

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yes, I have tons of scraps and batiks that I just randomly pulled. I didn't think about this going with that, or that clashing with this...just stuck them all together and got a RIOT of color! LOL! I used a wide satin stitch around all the circles with bright White thread, not piping. Thank you very much Susan:)

[@PatsyB]

Beautiful quilt ! What is the size of it please ? You are so inspiring. I wait for your videos each week. Thanks for all the hard work you put into making them.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Thank you Patsy! Is measures 78" x 86"...not quite as large as I thought, but big enough!! THank you so much for taking precious time to watch me:)

[@michelesalazar3279]

your fabric frayed because you tore it. my friend who owned a quilt shop liked to rip her fabric said gave her a even strip, but it always frayed

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Yea, that makes sense...It really frayed

[@donnarichey144]

Jean the quilt is beautiful. I am working on setting up my singer professional sewing machine up with the acrylic table. I bought it 2012 and never used it. I have a singer computerized machine which can do embroidery and I thought the table went to it. I couldn't get it to fit. Its on the gray professional one. So I wanted to put the huge cutting mat I bought at martelli's half off, its too big for my kitchen table. Now I wonder if one of those large craft tables will work if they are big enough. I have a t all thing for the thread, but I don't have any idea how it works, it doesn't seem that the thread can be put on it. Is it to just have the thread to go through it. Confusing. I am getting ready to finish the table runner. We shall see, thanks to you and some others telling me to finish it. Thanks for the pep talk. LOL hugs for you. I have a really good pair of scissors and I can't find them, I bought the copper handle ones on Missouri Quilt Co. I have dritz rotary cutter and it closes on it own, I love that idea, why don't the other ones do that. Its hard for me because of my hands are numb and don't work well. I was so excited my table for the sewing machine has the holes in it for circles. Whoo Whoo My husband bought 2 square silicone pads for getting hot stuff out of the oven, I took them and put my iron on it. I would be worrying about sailing in storms and all, I would be a nervous wreck. Your a good mom. T hat has to be king sized.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Hopefully you can get your machines and mat set up good...and then you can finish your runner! I hope your hands are having a better day...that is a shame! Thanks as always for watching!

[@janestevens9973]

No not for squaring up - it is called a binding ruler but I seem to be too thick to use it properly but Jenny Doans seems to manage!!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Oh! I just looked it up. With all due respect to Jenny and her ruler/thingamabob, it seems a bit unnecessary to my mind. But hey, different strokes for different folks! That's why there are menus! Many many ways to skin a cat:)

[@karenpettinger6592]

What do you have all over your sewing machine? Stickers? So pretty!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

They are called Floral Tattoos and I get them (rub on decals) from: urbanelementz.com

[@michellemcgough7476]

Jean I'm having trouble with my quilt getting caught on the extension table when I'm quilting. I know it's normal to need to adjust a lot, but when I watch you quilt I don't see you struggling so much with it. Any tips to prevent the quilt catching on the edge of the Juki table?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Nope....same thing happens to me. It just doesn't look it!!! LOL! I keep having to check if the little legs are in the proper position. I suppose that is the ONLY thing about my JUKI which could be a bit of a bummer...the table is just slightly flimsy and keeps shifting or lifting when I move a large quilt. I just have to be more careful, I suppose.

[@michellemcgough7476]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory Well it is what it is : ) I have to thank you for the binding tip to close it off. I have been using a ruler called the Binding Tool and it's so confusing. When I saw that all I really needed to do was add the extra width for the binding strip it pretty much blew my mind. I finished a quilt called Wave Runner by Cozy Quilt Designs and used your method to close the binding: perfect the first time and utterly foolproof. Thank you so much

[@janestevens9973]

Even have a "special ruler" but your way seems to be much simpler.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

A special ruler to square up a quilt?!?! What is that?!?! Is that what you mean? I just make sure the corners match!:) LOL!

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

Sitting here in Dublin at 2pm in the morning watching your video, Jean. I love this quilt, just beautiful both front and back. Thank you for sharing. I had to laugh when you talked about saying "We'll see" and Maxwell said that means "No" :-) My adult children told me that whenever I said "I'll see" they knew it would be a "no" but felt that I had listened and given the request consideration. Nice to hear that. One question, what batting do you use -100% cotton, 80/20 or wool? Again, lovely work...

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

HaHa! Us and our 'we'll see'"s !! Gotta love the answer 'No'. LOL! I usually use Warm and Plush 100% cotton batting from The Warm Company, but have also used Walmart's 100% cotton batting. On occasion, I will use 80/20 and am liking that more and more however, as the poly in it helps to eliminate nasty creases.

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory Thanks Jean

[@lindaparsons3356]

I read get a piece of foil and cut it with the scissors that is dull. The cool is suppose to sharpen the scissors.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I read that too, tried it, and pretty much failed.....wah wah.......LOL!

[@sacocoasw]

Jean, very colorful. How big is the quilt?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

It is 78" x 86"

[@ssumner9757]

P.s. Jenny Doan rips fabrics too!

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Well then, if its' good enough for Jenny...........!!!

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

I Have the same iron

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Go Oliso Pro!!

[@lindagunter8339]

Where did you buy the Singer Scissors ?

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Joanne Fabrics

[@andraebanks]

When you do your binding, you dont use a walking foot and it comes out ok? If so, I'm going to stop using my walking foot.

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

LOL!! I have NEVER used a walking foot....my bad....and I have made hundreds of quilts!! Everyone is like "USE YOUR WALKING FOOT", but I have not see the use of it. LOL! But PLEASE ~ USE YOUR WALKING FOOT! I don't want to be yelled at!! LOL! LOL!

[@andraebanks]

@@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory Nope, not going to use it anymore lol. Unless I try walking foot quilting.

[@pegpeg3939]

Scissors and knives do take different types of sharpeners..I tried a scissor sharpener and it didnt work to well

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I know!! Mine kinda stinks! :/

[@lindagunter8339]

Have you ever made Fool's Puzzle quilt pattern

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

I actually didn't know what it was, so googled it.....No I haven't!

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

MAYBE a Barber Shop would know where you could get your scissors sharpened

[@jeantruelovetruelovequiltsfory]

Ah! An idea!! :)

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Ho my nerves still not good sewing the front on but getting there