🧵🌸 LET'S TALK ABOUT DECORATIVE STITCHING with Deborah Louie - KAREN’S QUILT CIRCLE

Our sewing machines have come a long way since the first hand crank ones our grandmothers had. There are fancy stitches, machine applique, embroidery modules, walking foot designs and freemotion quilting. My next guest Australian Decorative Quilt artist Deborah Louie uses them all. She is the author of many books and the winner of many ribbons and you are all going to ooo and ahh over the spectacular details in her work. And she’s going to tell us all about it.
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[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I am so excited to share this interview with Deborah Louie. I just love how she uses texture and colour in her work. And great news, she will be coming to both Alberta and Ontario this August if you want to catch a class with her. See the video description above for the store links. Enjoy!!

[@susans2599]

Thanks for this interview. I immediately was able to sign up for her clammy class in Ottawa. I also have a ufo begun with the 12" Latihah template.

[@strand1951]

I am so glad I heard this accomplished quilter explain that she has stitched in the ditch then binds her work and adds any specialty quilting later. This has opened up a way for a beginner quilter like myself to do some of my own quilting versus sending pieces out . ❤

[@susanmizen9493]

A fantastic interview. I’ve lost my sewjo at the moment but this has inspired me to look at all the wonderful stitches on my machine. Hopefully the sewjo comes back and it might mean taking a new direction with quilts and trying appliqué. Thanks Karen for all your hard work bringing us these wonderful interviews.

[@martast.john-anders6448]

This interview is so inspiring to me! I'm a brand new quilter but lifelong sewer, crafter, art dabbler, etc. Deborah has opened up my mind so much! There's so much to bring to quilting from other handcrafts I have done. Fabulous interview!

[@koalasez1200]

LOVE her approach to quilting- ditch stitch first, bind and then FMQ. Makes perfect, logical sense! Instead of being overwhelmed by all I need to do, it’s like getting permission to divide into bites. What a relief! Thank you ❤️ Compliment- so often I hesitate to watch interviews like this because (Americans) have a bad tendency to interrupt the person being interviewed which is frustrating and irritating. They should take notes from you. I almost didn’t watch this because I was afraid it would be a marathon of interruptions. Well done and thank you.

[@carolmorgano7158]

This was awesome interview 👍👏🥰🌸🇦🇺

[@ceemaa8119]

Delightful and inspirational!!!

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Wonderful, informative interview. Thank you!

[@jennybeal4439]

I love the idea of adding quilting as you learn more skills. I will definitely try this in future.

[@MarvinNL]

Thank you! Love have a cup of tea with you and your guests.

[@lisahall9226]

Another great guest another terrific video! Thnx.

[@suebennett3715]

Incredible tip on stitching in ditch first. Really encouraging to realize I can improve machine quilting.

[@juliehodge5831]

I’m fortunate enough to have Deb as a regular teacher … & a friend. Her books are amazing- best instructions from beginning to end & able to be used as a resource over & over. But if you get a chance, do a class ( or 2 or 3) with her. Her knowledge is amazing. Enjoy her Canada

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks Julie

[@kaylockhart8314]

Deb is a wonderful teacher! Like her, i blew up my little machine doing free motion! Her instructions are clear and you can have a lot of fun with whichever design you choose. Great skills for life! Thanks Deb! ❤

[@gquilter36]

Absolutely a fantastic interview. You find the most interesting, informative and entertaining people. I have loved watching your interviews since you started the first one. Thank you so much Karen.

[@dia9491]

I’m really feeling Deborah’s style of working. I feel like someone gets it. I’ve asked experienced quilters about using decorative stitches to quilt and I’ve been told multiple times not too. My brain is telling me to do it and they told me Noooo!!! Lol I think because my brain sees quilting the same way as I paint. Correct me if I’m wrong but it’s like you’re painting with thread and fabric. Thanks for this video. I needed to hear all of her wisdom.

[@alisonspragg5409]

Love Deb, she is a teacher extraordinaire! Her quilts are fun and quirky. BTW, it is common to see the Jacaranda and Illawarra Flame trees planted together. The lavender and orange red really look stunning together. Very common in The Shire. Thank you for interviewing Deb.

[@mariejohns1387]

This was a great interview!! I am at the stage in my quilting life where I am beginning to explore techniques outside of my comfort zone. Fantastic timing!! Who hasn’t looked at those decorative stitches and thought what can I do with these???

[@deemueller7568]

Didn't even finish watching the video before I wanted to learn more about Deborah and where to buy her book!! You always 'seam' to find the most interesting people to interview! Thank you for always finding ways in keeping me so inspired!

[@melindaert3677]

So lovely to hear an Aussie voice. I loved hearing Deborah mention Ken Done (my favourite 80s Australian artist). I can’t wait to buy some of Deborah’s books and learn some of her techniques. I struggle with the neatness of quilting but I love the creative side.

[@djlane5213]

Loved this interview. One of my favorites you have done, Karen. Deborah’s style echoes my original desires when I started this journey, so I can’t wait to research her work more and get her books to learn more. Thank you bunches. Yes!

[@candydeister]

I recently ditch quilted the center of a quilt, adding big stitch by hand in each of the strip of the piano key border. Now I’d like to go back and fill in with big stitch on the rest of the quilt. It’s a process and I’m loving it.

[@nancycox3318]

Karen, I loved this interview. I feel intimidated and inspired at the same time. I will be checking out her website and books. I would love to use some of the many stitches I have on my machines.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I just purchased I pile of 2nd hand embroidery threads. I can’t wait to try her techniques

[@evelynfrench804]

Lovely interview. Thank you.

[@carmenbailey1560]

That’s awesome, someone besides me who does one quilt at a time, when I first started I had three quilt tops, I promise myself never again. Great interview Karen thanks for putting these out there. 👍❤️😊

[@user-wy2fb2cx9v]

I have been very fortunate to have sewn with Deb and still do on a regular basis . She is a wonderful teacher , and author her books are very clear and easy to follow loads of skills. A must for anyone who loves to quilt.

[@diannewhite9848]

Loved listening to Deb, did a class with Deb in Geelong 🇦🇺 a few yrs ago. I grew up in the Sutherland Shire (Gymea Bay). We had 2 Jacaranda trees in our backyard. Love using the all stitches on my machine. Thanks Karen for the interview with Deb

[@sharonblevins9969]

Hi Karen, I haven't watched any of your 'talk' videos before and usually stick to the sewing/organising ones but I was drawn in by the words 'decorative stitching'. I loved Deborah's quilts so I went to her website and google for more info. Her decorative stitching is stunning and the way she develops her applique pieces is unique (at least to me). I have gone on to order her Machine Magic book which should arrive today and I am hoping to make better use of the enormous number of stitches on my sewing machine! I also really like her medallion improv quilts and would love to try this style. I make quilts for Linus in the UK and am looking forward to using some new found skills in my quilts. Thanks for bringing Deborah's work to my attention.

[@nancyhurt7145]

Love this method!

[@sheilaghbolt3601]

Fantastic interview thankyou!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Delightful ❤

[@yvonnejh-gottamakestuff]

Thanks Karen, for this great interview! And thanks to Deborah! I came across her work last year and bought her book, Machine Magic, because I've always loved using all the specialty stitches ever since as a teen when I had an Elna Super with the cams. Back then I didn't think to use them in quilts, but all the garments I made for myself and family members had specialty stitching. I also plan to do some Clam Shell quilts like Deborah's, her Glamorous Clams book is on my wish list! ❤❤❤

[@mathangelaz5799]

Loved the interview. More, though, she’s quite a teacher: threads, some round, some flat…organizing them; organizing fabrics, her work. Thank you, Karen!

[@sharonlomas3720]

Deb is an awesome teacher, I’ve been doing her classes on and off for many years. Really enjoyed this interview.

[@rachelburgener819]

Ohhhhh wow this was fantastic!!! Thank you Karen and Deborah🥰 ❤️😀

[@BeautifulOaks]

Thank you for sharing your color combinations, like the dull purple next to orange. I shall give that a try with this dull purple butterflies on off white background that has challenged me.😅

[@giselleyoung3248]

Loved this interviewee, thanks Karen!

[@debraclogston9379]

My first venture in quilting was a fancy machine. It beeped, whistled, made coffee and served canapés. I blew it up. Reverse didn't work anymore. NBD, I'm pretty handy. They didn't make parts for a twelve year old machine. Then I found a couple of vintage Singers by the side of the road. Got them to work. They were by no means flashy. Those old ladies will: drop feed, embroider, darn, free motion, pattern stitch with cams and zig-zag with a gizmo. I have started to dig out all the assorted attachments I can find, clean them and am working on using them to expand my abilities. I love my old ladies, warts and all.

[@rachelburgener819]

Awwhhhh that’s so awesome🥰❤️😀

[@madelineking9104]

🎉Awesome quilt behind you, Karen

[@julieshoup1559]

Inspiring - I'm going to use some of the stitches my machine has. Thank you.

[@katerinataylor7183]

How random, Deborah was teaching a class here in Queensland today, and this video popped up tonight. I wish I had seen it much earlier and hadn't missed her class 😢

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Same here. I missed her class too

[@katerinataylor7183]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts 😔

[@sandi1263]

Ooh, I want that quilt behind you! So gorgeous….

[@donnawilson7091]

Love this video. Had to look up photo of jacaranda trees during the video. Amazing!

[@marilynhardman5239]

An amazing interview with Deborah, her quilts are gorgeous!

[@juliemorrison4348]

Great to see an interview with a fellow Sydney-sider. Deborah's suburb is only about an hour from mine. I have also heard the story behind the famous jacaranda trees. Deborah has very interesting concepts to her quilting. Must look at her books. 💗🇦🇺

[@judydunstall8506]

Interesting that Karen is in awe of Jacaranda blossom and Canada has all that beautiful leaf colour in autumn 😊

[@gailgaddy5340]

Wonderful interview 😊

[@sherriejohnson508]

Enjoying this interview and the quilt is beautiful thank you for sharing

[@carolynrockafellow417]

Oh wow I absolutely loved this interview. So many great ideas my head is spinning 😂 Can’t wait to get started. Thank you 😊

[@catherinecharlwood4546]

I’m in NSW Australia too and loved you talking about the Aussie spelling, the jacarandas and especially working on one quilt at a time. I’m a prolific quilter, and love the feeling of finishing one, all the time planning the next one.

[@patmartin8147]

I loved this interview. I love her work. I am inspired to do one of her classes. Its a long time since i wanted to enjoy my Bernina. Thanks so much for your amazing guests. Take Care

[@clombard7134]

Thanks for this interview with Deborah! She is an inspiration! I have a couple of her books, just love her style!! Still cutting out those clamshells!

[@GIIG21]

What an amazing interview, thank you!!!!!!!

[@delwyngraham4033]

Awesome interview must get a book thanks again Karen

[@cherylsmith3002]

What a wonderful interview! So inspiring.

[@pamjones3594]

Great interview!

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Hey this is the earliest I've been to one of these

[@jenniferwastie2355]

Great interview Karen. I am fortunate to have done a few classes with Deborah. She is a wonderful teacher ❤

[@daleodberg6714]

Very interesting and informative, thank you both. 🌸

[@LyndaChiotti]

Loved this interview! Interesting to hear about her process and inspiring about machine quilting. Just what I needed to get going on learning.

[@beckycarr1982]

She is inspiring! I have been in a slump, but I feel like sewing😀

[@Carol_Sews]

So inspirational. I just ordered a 9 mm machine, and I’m looking forward to trying the Frankenstein stitch.

[@MarieH528]

Great Interview 😊 Awesome inspiration! ❤

[@conniewhitten8660]

Another awesome interview ❤

[@barbaralazier8352]

Thanks Karen I have signed up for the 2 day class in ST. Mary

[@suziehemmer6116]

Thanks for sharing. She was lovely.

[@humblebee8028]

Fascinating interview Karen and by the way, you're looking great!

[@kathywiseman7944]

Have you ever thought about interviewing Georgia Bonesteel, Marianne Fons or Liz Porter to talk about how they influenced the quilting world?

[@teresaallen4933]

Great video.

[@madelineking9104]

Debbie beautiful quilt behind you too.

[@robinsquiltbasket]

Wonderful interview

[@i2mdvl]

Karen, what a great interview, I have just started using more of my ornamental stitches. Please would you give is all some direction on the beautiful triangle quilt you often use in your studio. Am I correct that it was a gift? I want so badly to make a beautiful colorful quilt like it. How large are the triangles? PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ALL OF US THAT ADORE THIS QUILT!

[@sherriejohnson508]

Yes thank you for sharing

[@helencowen135]

For those in the northern hemisphere a "cozzie" is a swimsuit

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks

[@tracynovak8109]

Great interview. I learned so much. I’ll be coming back to this one. Impressed by her thoroughness in selecting her colors. I also made note where she said to ditch every seam to stabilize quilt and then decide what fmq should be put inside of the designs, making the fmq way more manageable. I won’t ditch that much, but as a new quilter, I’m going to experiment with more ditching.

[@susancouture9386]

You had an idea but there were some hiccups. But you don’t know until you try. The quilt was still beautiful.

[@vickieaxell9518]

I wonder if she is using a double needle?

[@musketeersplus2]

I'm so conflicted! Deborah is coming to my city in August and I'd love to take one of her classes... but I'm not a fan of the LQS she'll be at (we're spoiled for choice here, so I can be picky). Debating, debating...

[@sharonlomas3720]

Deb is an awesome teacher so I can highly recommend trying to look past your feelings about the quilt shop and go along and enjoy the class, it’s a great opportunity.

[@cherieiduke1723]

I thought it was funny, not making fun, that she had that giant clam shell quilt... when you just donated that template 😅

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Her clam shells are much smaller. Probably made out of charm squares. And honestly it probably made me realize that I would never use the larger one

[@hyacinth4368]

😆😆😆

[@cherieiduke1723]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I have looked at it too because of tula pink... I would have gotten the large one because I would assume it would be easier

[@djlane5213]

Haha…I thought that too after having just watched that video before this one.

[@conniegreen4337]

This grandmother still has a handcrank machine! It was made in 1896; I bought it in England in 1973 when my husband was stationed there. Believe it or not the shop gave me a 1 year warranty on it!

[@itcouldbeanyone]

You know you are a quilter if... KZbin decided I needed wooden chopping boards in my suggested videos and all I could see was wooden quilts and possible quilt blocks...

[@rachelburgener819]

😳I Love It!!! 🤪❤️😀

[@Cheeseburge40718]

Is this the same person that is in your thumbnail?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes

[@pammeinzer6757]

When will you interview a handicapped quilter? Marnae country quilts is a perfect one to interview.

[@cleementine]

She interviewed a colour-blind quilter.

[@Cheeseburge40718]

Also, I do love your videos, but I humbly have one suggestion to focus during your interviews a bit more on the topic/their specialty, and less on their quilting practices (such as do they make for family, do they make a label, etc.)

[@lisaeliason2941]

Phhpy😅x😅