🌰 🐿 Finishing Off My Oldest UFO - Raw Edge Applique

[@TheInfiniteIcons]

That’s a masterpiece! Fantastic work, heartiest congratulations 🎉

[@sarahhowland2957]

This is an impressive accomplishment!👏 I can see why you felt overwhelmed. The result is stunning. Congratulations!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@marysalmond5273]

From now on, I will call a difficult project, my squirrel! Makes sense! Thanks for always being "real."

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

LOL 🤗

[@Army2Fire]

Amazing finish! I can’t wait to see it quilted!

[@jayanthirao9726]

Phew! What a stunning piece of art ❤ absolutely beautiful. As you mentioned it takes determination to make such a beauty. This is the story of a million tiny pieces that made your hazelnut. Congratulations Karen 🎉🎉🎉

[@peggycarlyle6409]

It looks amazing. I’m sure that was so hard to finish up, but totally worth it! I’d love to see a video when you quilt it!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It was definitely a challenge but I'm glad I persevered!

[@julieh4816]

That is tremendous! Wow, what an achievement. Congratulations on completing that project, it's a real piece of art. A rustic wooden frame would be my choice.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@quiltybee]

What a great video. I learned that these hard projects take a LOT of determination to finish. Your squirrel is adorable and I hope it delights you forever! But also remind you how awesome you are to finish hard things!

[@s.a.whirley4559]

This looks amazing! Congratulations!

[@janemason9215]

So happy for you to have finished such a fiddle project. I turned out beautiful. You must be so happy to get it off your list.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s so satisfying to check something off the list!

[@bellemeri8155]

I have the gray one, that I bought because I saw you using it, and I adore it. With arthritis in my back, that lightweight iron is wonderful to use.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I have to remind myself I don’t need to press so hard

[@annesmith478]

Wow Karen, very impressive. You should be proud your squirrel looks amazing

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks so much!

[@jenntuomala6259]

Wow! I like the idea of mounting it on stretcher bars. He's kinda hypnotic. I'd probably quilt a spiral centered on his forehead.

[@jkoucheki]

WOW! Holy cow - what a lot of work. I've got too many UFO's in quilting and crochet. So glad you could check that one off. Hope you enjoy it now that it's done. Great job! Beautiful.

[@kathygospodarek8541]

This has a new meaning of squirrel! Good luck.

[@susanbaker8023]

Karen, I'm so glad you stayed the course. He is fabulous! Thanks for sharing your process. I lone raw edge projects. I relate to how you felt with this project. I started and finished all the paper pieced sections of an elephant. When they were finished, I realized I didn't like the contrast of two of the fabrics. Somehow, I didn't see it when working on the sections. So it has put me off the project. It's become the elephant in the room. Watching you tackle the squirrel, I'm now inspired to finish. Wish me luck.

[@lisagarner8261]

Good finish Karen! I did take a class to learn the technique and discovered it’s not for me. That was a big pattern to figure out on your own and I’m so impressed that you stuck with it. ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I definitely should have started with something smaller

[@koalamaster101]

Thank you for always showing us the quilt journey! Sometimes it's a long one, but usually worth it in the end. You are inspiring and give confidence to many Quilters new and experienced. ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. I’m glad your like to come along with me

[@christinekirkpatrick5400]

It’s a gorgeous piece of quilted artwork!! Wow! Congratulations 🎉

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊 so glad it’s done

[@sherryconroy3507]

What a great project to have finished! You’ve come a very long way, both in quilting and on KZbin. Thank you for giving us so much great information in such a real and entertaining way! ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's been a great ride! Thank you

[@KATHYDILLER]

WOW!! 💗💕💗 Congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@janellvincent8046]

It is fabulous! Such a big job. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@redawnaduling3729]

That’s impressive! What a chore!

[@valeriebigley8759]

Love this quilt.❤ I have always wanted to do one. Now that I see the process i think I'll leave this type of quilt to someone else. thank you for sharing ❤ its beautiful

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@betsygreen1270]

I’m finishing one also and hadn’t thought about framing but after seeing it done that way I thought it would hang best! Great job finishing it and it looks amazing

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lizm4557]

Congratulations. That is something I never would have even attempted, so I'm impressed that you tackled that project no matter how many years went by. Great job!!!

[@martialbers3486]

"Squirrel" is fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration to get going on a UFO that is haunting me! Thanks, Karen, always enjoy visiting with you!

[@bethcioffi9827]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@jeaninegunn4118]

I agree with you re mounting on a frame. You have inspired me to get going on a collage quilt I designed over covid - thanks!!

[@rosehixon2790]

Relations on getting hazelnut finished. In our guild, some of the ladies do this type of Quilting and the first cover the piece with a very fine netting so that they’re long arm order home machine doesn’t get stuck on the pieces and pull them up as they are Quilting. It does soften the look a teeny tiny bit, but it’s lovely. Like you, they do straight line, Quilting, and these collage quilts are beautiful. Yes, by all means, frame it and find a big wall to showcase all that work.❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I will definitely look into that, thanks for the tip!

[@susank8601]

Congratulations on getting it done! I haven’t yet done a Laura Heine pattern but I have a couple to do. My first attempt at collage quilting was the Cardinal by Emily Taylor using my own fabrics. I found the collage technique challenging at first and now I just love it. At the time I had watched your video Karen on color theory and gray scales and that helped a bunch. Thanks for sharing your journey in this SQUIRREL 🐿️. I just wanted to say that in my experience using Steam a Seam that it really needs to be fused using steam vs dry heat. If it’s not steamed well it’s likely that your quilting needle will get gummy and sticky. Just FYI.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for the tip. I’ll do that press again with steam before I quilt 🤗🤗🤗

[@cyn4rest]

Congrats on a fantastic finish! Your squirrel is wonderful!

[@kathleenbartle9391]

Wow. You’re brave and tenacious as well as so very talented. Congratulations on an outstanding creation. You are an inspiration.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@Daffodil28]

What a huge project! Congratulations. Hazelnut looks fantastic.

[@Little_Cogs]

What an amazing result, and inspirational to hear how you persevered.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@barbaraskaret9574]

It looks wonderful! I have done a couple of simpler Laura patterns…but I really love this squirrel that you have done!

[@laurastratton8614]

That is a very impressive project. It's a beautiful quilt. I can see why at the Quilt Show you were drawn to it. Mostly, thank you for showing that you struggle too. I don't feel so bad when I struggle with a technique, knowing that the pros that I learn from, have struggled too. I find that sometimes the fusible comes undone even though it's not supposed too so a thorough long-arm technique will be important. Hang it in a place of honor and enjoy it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@cherylr7180]

Wow! Talk about dedication and perseverance. It turned out to be a stunning work of art. Congratulations! My idea for quilting is to free motion spikey or curvy lines to bring his fur to life. Maybe straight line quilt the background. I also like the idea of putting it on stretcher bars or framing him. I look forward to seeing it completed.

[@chrisdistelrath9386]

Wowzzzzer❤ its beautiful. Inspired to find my queen size Irish Chain that I started about 15 years ago.... not nearly as intricate as yours but it was my first dabble/toe dip into quilting. At the time a friend who was a blue ribbon winning quilter said she was going to pray I didn't grow so frustrated that I quit. I didn't quit just grew frustrated for lack of time... I've finished numerous comfort and birthday lap quilts. Just couldn't face the size. I've learned start small and conquer then advance.... I'm ready to conquer the big one! THANKS Karen.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

How about just sew what you have and move on. Your skills have improved so much you might be frustrated with your old work

[@carmenbailey1560]

Wow, what a amazing finish to your collage. I’ve always been fascinated by with collages and would love to attempt one, but definitely on a smaller scale. Congratulations on your finish and thanks for sharing. 👍❤️😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Definitely start smaller 🤣

[@DeborahDeLisle]

Gd bless you! Hazelnut was well worth your time! Yes a wooden frame would definitely give than outdoor look. Well Done!!

[@patricialovelady2461]

AWESOME Karen. Great work! Oh that darn squirrel is done! Maybe have a barn wood frame made for this artwork!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for the idea

[@virginiakirkpatrick2896]

It came out great, it took alot of work. I have a small rooster pattern I've had since 2015 that I haven't started. You give me the courage to try it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I love that rooster

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Wow I am amazed at all the work you put into this quilt it turned out sew adorable I love it. I’ve done something similar but not as complicated as large as the one you did kudos to you❣️✂️🧵🪡❤️💗💕💖

[@lori-annlinkins9382]

This project turned out amazing. Congratulation!

[@susanstewart9967]

What a beautiful job/project

[@margaretnewman4464]

Respect Karen, that was a true case of dedication and the result is so nice. Well done.

[@susanwymer6912]

I am so impressed! It’s beautiful and I think your change to teal was the best idea. I am a new quilter so I don’t know what is the best way to finish this. I would focus on preservation because of its intricacy and the family history that is fused into its making. As my 3 year old grandson would say, “This is my favorite in the whole walrus!” Truly I have tears in my eyes. It’s that beautiful and moving!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for the smile. I’m sharing the ‘walrus’ 😂

[@susanwymer6912]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts My favorite in the “whole wide walrus “ is that he calls me Dammie instead of Grammy. Can’t wait for you to have grandchild adventures some day!

[@AnitaDistel-uw3gd]

What a feeling of accomplishment you must have! Less is more with a quilt already that heavy and big. I think mounting it on a board is a good idea. Congratulations!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks

[@gregconniepryor255]

My most favorite video to date! I have had one of Laura’s patterns for quite some time but haven’t had the nerve to start yet! I appreciate your thoughts and your strength to complete it; however, I am positive I need a class! Love your squirrel! Congrats on your completion!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Friends that have taken her class have enjoyed the results

[@joydicksonquilts]

Congratulations 🎉🎉 that’s an amazing accomplishment ❤

[@sharonfeatherstone8219]

The end result is incredible!!!! Thanks for sharing your process. I am definitely interested in seeing how you finish it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thx

[@kathycarman8282]

Your squirrel is beautiful! Congratulations for getting this far! I’m working on an old ufo from 2006. I hope to finish it before our show in late September .

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Slow and steady 🤗

[@MitziDungan]

Hey Karen!! It ALL Counts!! Clever methods always. Awesome result. You Go, Girl! Hugs to you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you! I needed a hug today

[@SuzySunshine]

Hazelnut is adorable! Congratulations!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you 😊

[@mikeschroeder7577]

Congratulations - it looks awesome! Make sure you use a lot of steam to fuse it all together from front and back so that the needle doesn't gum up when you quilt. I made the " Garden Party" quilt with Emily Taylor 2 years ago, and it was so much fun. To start with one big piece like you did, seams so hard! Much love, I love all your videos. ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for the tip

[@juliemorrison4348]

Congratulations on your mamouth achievement Karen. He looks amazing and so large. I have just finished an applique Paddington cot quilt which the fabric had stamped selvedge 2014🤣. Incentive to get it done was finding out my first grandchild is due in July♥️♥️🇦🇺

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Congratulations

[@ShalliniSheeran]

I would love to see how you quilted the squirrel. That is always my challenge, is the quilting.

[@pamelabarrett7645]

Wow this is amazing. Looks like a lot of work.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It really is. Not the most relaxing sewing but I loved finishing it. The hours of video footage I had to go through 🤪

[@susyk6839]

It is amazing! So adorable. What a wonderful accomplishment! I will probably watch this again a couple times because I feel, well, like I am a squirrel! Thank you for sharing!

[@lauralovestoquilt]

Love the squirrel!😍 How amazing to finally get done! I can SO relate to falling into the spiral of researching squirrels!🤣 Love your honest videos about your process.❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Silly me 🤪

[@annalockwood3021]

This video has helped me see my own overly ambitious projects in a more compassionate light. Your tenacity is inspiring!! Thank you for sharing your struggles, the tendency to feel alone in my indecision and frustrations can feel very isolating.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Calling a friend really helped me get over my fears and begin the long climb.

[@patriciahanson9438]

I have no words, this is just so awesome and amazing

[@barbwalter1869]

I purchased the older first iron once I saw it on your site. I absolutely love it & highly recommend it. It is a game changer. ❤❤❤❤🎉

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It is so great to hear that you are loving it too! On projects like this one it saves your sanity

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Oh man, that's quite a project! Once you hit your stride, it all starts to go somewhere, but it's tough sometimes to get to that place. I have a quilt that I finished the top in 1996, started to hand quilt it, and found I cut the backing too small....at the time I had no idea long arming was even a thing. So, after a 25 yr hiatus, I now grind out at least a quilt a month, and that poor first quilt STILL isn't done. But you know? I'm going to pull it out, rip out all that stitching, and finally finish it. Thank you for inspiring me to "git 'er done"!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You could just add borders to the back without ripping out your work.

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

@JustGetitDoneQuilts great suggestion! Thank you😊 that would save tons of seam ripper work!

[@gquilter36]

I received my Panasonic as a gift, based on your recommendation. I love ! Wish they would come out with a little one like I use when making and pressing blocks.

[@jeancraig2057]

Oh my goodness ! This is so inspiring to me, I have three kits I purchased that are just beyond my skills . Perhaps I will start one and not worry about taking a loooong time to finish .

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Well…if you have the kit, you can do it too

[@maryanncampbell-wick366]

Had to watch as I'm working one of my oldest projects, more than a decade old, before I actually ever started quilting. I purchased a pattern and fabric because I wanted to do this!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's so good to get those old projects done!

[@RoseJensen-pm1lj]

Oh my gosh, it's huge! What an accomplishment, it must feel soooo good!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. It does

[@angelerobichaud2586]

Congratulations on your finish! You have inspired me to pull out a UFO of a double wedding ring quilt I started but didn’t have the skills to complete. I will take a run at it again and hopefully I’ll get why I’m stuck

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Calling a friend really helped too

[@linsleysrygley643]

You have conquered the mountain! Love it! I don’t think I would ever do a quilt like that one. A wooden frame sounds good. I truly loved the decluttered challenge. I am still working on things in my sewing studio. Thanks for all you do!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The declutter challenge gave me the head space I needed

[@CindyOgilvie]

What a wonderful feeling to finish an old project - and know you never have to do another one of those again. 😊 It came out great!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Not for a while anyways

[@robertaa.8600]

Beautiful,Karen! I have a project from way back that I wish to finish. Sigh…. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you . I'm glad you found it inspiring!

[@brigahIllN]

What a beautiful outcome! You took on a challenge and the result is fantastic. Congratulations, Karen! You are a real inspiration for us.❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@kathymmichalek3126]

Beautiful. Congratulations!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@KathyM-c6i]

Whew! What a relief this must be for you -- congrats! I've had a Laura Heine pattern for YEARS. Here's how far I got: I opened the pattern, then carefully folded it and put it back in the package. Haha! I think if I accomplished completing Hazel Nutt, I'd quilt with a vertical woodgrain pattern, which is *close to your idea of straight-line. And, I like your idea of a wood frame, and I think I'd try to find one that had a distinct woodgrain to mimic the quilting OR perhaps one with a floral design to bring out your brilliant placements of the flowers throughout the quilt. Also, I am SURE I'd NEVER erase the crossed-out "Hazel Nut" on the dry erase board! 😅

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗 thanks for the ideas

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Wow, what an epic project!! Beautiful! 🧵🪡✂️👏🏻

[@DS-ic5ps]

I love my panasonic cordless iron! I got it after watching one of your earlier videos.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Me too! I use mine almost every day. And am so thankful to have it 🙏

[@margileone6277]

Great job! Thank you for sharing all the starts and stops. Gives me hope to get working on my UFOs!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It is so satisfying to see something finished.

[@donnamagnabosco8253]

I created my Abilene collage quilt using one single line of fabric - Whisper Weave. For me it was more about the color than the fabric pattern. I quilted her with grid quilting about a fat quarter inch. Painters tape on the foundation ease paper on the wall also worked very well for me, as it enabled me to stand back and evaluate the placement of fabrics. Great job with Hazelnut!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I wan thinking 1” grid but I think you’re right. It needs a closer grid

[@marty2385]

Beautiful quilt! Way beyond my capabilities! Congratulations!!

[@barbartsweden]

This adventure reminds me of the Melinda Bula Iris quilt kit I purchased a few years ago to learn thread painting. The cutting out process was similar to your squirrel one except EVERYTHING was on a pattern: no improvising. And there was NO GUIDANCE on how to thread paint! Luckily for me, she had uploaded videos of several other flower designs during CoVid, so I spent hours watching them to glean what I could. And mine turned out great, too! I learned I will never choose another pattern like that, but the thread painting technique I will use in other ways. Goal reached.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Sounds like a very challenging project.

[@juliaholliday1199]

Karen---great job!! Will your quilt label show the start AND end dates? I think that's a must. Otherwise, most won't know the effort and work you put into it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Great idea!

[@MarygraceGagliardi]

Thank you for sharing

[@lisagilbert8472]

WOWZER!! That is just stunning! I would mount on wood frame as well and hang it on a large wall! It is just beautiful!! Great job and perseverance for sure!!❤❤❤❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks. It really does have presence

[@carolstanton7373]

Congratulations, what an impressive accomplishment. Way beyond my patience and skills.

[@rosemarymcguire7648]

Congratulations on finishing Hazel. She looks wonderful!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. I can’t wait to hang it

[@sueschultz1770]

Stunning! I’ve been watching several videos on collage quilting and wondering if it is something I want to tackle, but would begin with something much smaller. I do understand having that one stretching project for a mental, emotional, creative challenge. I made a small labyrinth quilt while getting radiation treatments. Pushing myself to work on it a bit every day was one of the most difficult activities I’ve ever undertaken. It is my cancer quilt and every time I look at it hanging on the wall I rejoice at its completion and my journey while making it. Thank you for sharing Hazel Nut with us.

[@nitababcock3977]

WOW! I love it! I purchased the cow...a few yrs ago, traced it & started to collect the fabric.......yep that's it. Stashed it & now not sure where it is.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Love that cow…and the moose

[@lexitejeda6209]

I had to LOL when you described doing a “squirrel” about the squirrel, searching images.

[@cheryleaston6820]

Its so pretty. The squirrel looks so real. Love the fabrics you choose. I would have to take classes to do something like that. Beautiful job. TFS.

[@taxibella]

Wow, huge project! So glad you got over the hump to finish it. It's beautiful. Would love to see the video of you quilting it on the longarm. Congrats!

[@cathleendecina2270]

Wow! It may have taken 8 years to get it done but it’s fabulous! If it was mine, it would still be in a storage tote! Too involved for me…I need instant gratification! Well done Karen!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It needed big space

[@pattietaylor6297]

If it makes you feel better I have three works in progress that are over 30 years old because I had to stop quilting in order to work and have a chance to retire. Now that I'm retired, I took care of one of them which was my husband's throw. But I do love the ambition of the raw edge collage quilt. What a hoot! We all get sucked into one of those glamorous looking projects, don't we??

[@elizabethamis9376]

Congratulations! A brilliant achievement. Thanks for sharing. ❤👍from Somerset UK

[@mlq202]

Very pretty. Glad you shared this. Our quilt group last year did what they called dirty dozen. We each made a numbered list of 12 unfinished projects and each month a number was pulled and that was the one we finished that month. Worked great for me. I have 10 finished and 2 more months to go.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👏👏👏 well done

[@janellesanborn8906]

Congratulations! It is stunning!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks. I am so glad it is done.

[@sweetpea22000]

Love love love this iron

[@Angelicus-p5p]

It's sometimes good to push outside your comfort zone to a challenge. You stretched your artsy muscles and the result is fabulous. Hopefully any frustrations were worth it because, as in a marathon, finishing is the win.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. Normally I do hard things with an instructor behind me. But now I am on this side of it, I’m really glad I dived in

[@cindyheinz3712]

That is one incredibly difficult quilt. Congratulations! My oldest UFO is 10 years old now. I finished the top but I had no idea how to quilt it on my sewing machine. I have since learned FMQ but I haven't gotten back to it. It seems there's always a new quilt I want to make!