🧵🌸 LET'S TALK ABOUT QUILT-AS-YOU-GO with Pamela Weeks- KAREN’S QUILT CIRCLE

Today’s guest is Pamela Weeks from the New England Quilt Museum. Not only is she a curator and quilter, she is also an avid collector of antique quilt-as-you-go quilts. We talk about quilts, collecting and how the quilters of the past used quilt-as-you-go techniques. So grab your sewing and a cup of tea and enjoy.
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[@jtpdx2209]

This was a fantastic interview. ❤ Thanks for introducing us to such an amazing lady with a great wealth of knowledge. As a gay man, her final remarks about using quilts to talk about social issues hit me like a ton of bricks and has inspired me to make something about our current struggles.

[@deannabosch1434]

I use QAYG techniques I see on Pattern Poole TV. Monica Poole in Australia. She has KZbin videos too.

[@saffronflora]

Deanna I too have used Monica Poole KZbin videos. Makes a beautiful quilt and is cost effective too because I can quilt myself on my home machine 😊

[@user-uf6gr1ph1s]

I agree.

[@georgettecappuccilli6225]

Very interesting talk about guilt as you go. It’s a way I enjoy quilting my quilt. The historic factor is eye opening. Thank you.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes, who knew

[@vernatilleman4065]

Love the connection with genealogy. ❤❤❤❤

[@laliichin5471]

Wow Pamela weeks is a wealth of knowledge! I could listen to her talk about quilts all day long. Karen you have such a knack for asking the questions that let your guests shine. Love this episode

[@saraburke4795]

Thank you Karen for introducing us to Pamela Weeks.

[@susanchase7880]

Great interview. Agree about the need to go back to ""the causes"" for quilting. Quilting clubs should be collectively creating at least one a member in addition to all the beautiful Art Quilts.

[@MelanieClaire61]

Quite Enjoyable!❤

[@roslynmorton7066]

Very interesting, we have a great quilt as you go designer here in Australia called Monica Poole. She has several ways to join the quilt blocks and lots of KZbin videos under the name of Pattern Poole.

[@garnettasmith1717]

I love Monica Poole and have used her method for a few quilts and have two I am currently working on!

[@donnawilson7091]

Fascinating.

[@Auntie7024]

Really enjoyed this interview! ❤❤😊

[@kathleenfangmeyer7574]

I’m from Wilton NH, it’s nice to see other quilters from my home State❤

[@jwestfalldavis3574]

Simply fantastic! Thank you.

[@pauladimattei6434]

Wow… I thought that was a Michael James quilt! He was at the International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska. I live In Massachusetts and the New England Quilt Museum is quite a gem. ❤

[@dorrisdale6269]

I found a quilt done in this style at a thrift store in my area. It is made of individual right angle triangles that are complete and then whip stitched together to make a twin sized quilt. A large number of the whip stitching had come out and a few sections of the quilt had actually fallen out. Luckily all the pieces were there and I was able to purchase the quilt for 1 dollar. I plan to sew all the pieces back together, but expect it will take me quite a long time as the pieces are about 4 inches square when 2 triangles are sewn together.

[@susanodell7224]

Karen, thank you so much for this interview. I appreciate all the work you do between your actual quilt piecing, your ticks and tips, and your interviews w thoughtful questions. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never heard of Pamela Weeks, who is very knowledgeable as well. The more I learn about quilts the more I realize I don’t know. I’m putting the museum on my list too! Thanks again…. Sew-sistAH wannabe in Maine. 😊

[@beckyscheller9358]

Great interview so interesting. Thanks for bringing these people to us.

[@jeanetten6908]

Thank you, Karen, for this fascinating interview with Pamela! I love quilts and history, so this was a real treat!

[@conniekline9881]

Fascinating interview, although I wish she had shown us some samples, in pictures. Thank you for introducing us to Pamela Weeks.

[@kimzsewing3917]

Wow what a fantastic interview . So much history and knowledge . Awesome 😊

[@deborahpierce1504]

Excellent interview! Very informative! Enjoyed.

[@marilyngandhi8571]

This interview is so interesting. My Grandmother and her mother were part of the Suffragette movement in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@angelaharley6420]

Vert interesting, thanks Karen!

[@angelaharley6420]

Very

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Wonderful chat. Very informative. Love the peach colour on you. Looking fabulous.

[@debbiekeno5433]

I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you!

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

Great talk. Thank you!

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Ms. Weeks lectured at my mother's guild, also in NH. Afterwards, Mom gifted me with her book! (I live 1,000 miles away. I say I belong to The Guild of Mom, because I can't join my local due to work. I digress.) After the lecture my mother's friend used her mother's old hankies and other textiles to make a QAGY hexie quilt. It's gorgeous! Someday I will get to the NEQM. My mom says it's awesome!

[@mtierney5065]

Absolutely the best interview ever! Ms. Weeks is immensely talented as a lecturer, and the subject and pace of delivery kept me completely absorbed from beginning to end. I wish I lived a bit nearer!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I loved your interview, thank you!

[@jo-annevandermey2704]

Fascinating! Road trip worthy!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Have you been?

[@maryl9601]

So interesting. Thank you. ❤

[@pauladimattei6434]

Love her book!! It is awesome.

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

I made a quilt as you go - my second quilt ever - and did it as a lap quilt. Not separate blocks. It wasn’t unwieldy.

[@polyesterbebe]

This was a fantastic interview

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@sunbeamfabricart]

Great interview! Thank you!

[@gigiontube]

What a gorgeous video - and so educational ! Nothing makes a job more successful than the passion and love you put in that job because you believe in the job’s “cause” and you like your work. By the way, Ricky Tims is teaching quilt photography, he has an KZbin series. If anyone is interested in taking beautiful pictures, including specifically quilts pictures, I would recommend his course. It costs some money but it’s worthy for sure. I’m not associated in any way with him, I’m not making any $ recommending his course; it’s just that he is so good at photography as well.

[@daleodberg6714]

Thank you both, very interesting.

[@nancylaventure1403]

Very very interesting!! TY SO MUCH!!

[@donnawilson7091]

Great sound quality Karen.

[@geniereiman1089]

Very interesting! I too, started quilting in the late 1970s and have the Georgia Bonesteel books about lap quilting.

[@suzisaintjames]

Interesting interview. I didn't think it would be, but she's such a historian! Very interesting. I think because l remember watching Georgia Bonesteel on PBS back in the day. Last l checked Georgia has KZbin videos. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@Carol_Sews]

Great interview. Although I watched my Grandma hand quilt on a frame, my interest started when I watched Georgia Bonesteel on PBS. I have a pile of beautiful quilt blocks that I made years ago. This interview has inspired me to find a way to finish that quilt using the quilt as you go method.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Excellent. Looking forward to photos

[@claudiafigueiredo7969]

This was an iincredible interview! Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kristinemorgan6793]

Very interesting interview! Thank you’

[@carola.6990]

Wonderful interview ‼️Love this lady....what a wealth of information . Hope you have her bavk again. Thank you so much❤❤

[@sewquilty]

Thank You so much for bringing out this fabulous topic. I always laugh when quilters "discover" some "new" technique that has been around for 100 years (or more). Now I need to add this Quilt Museum to my Bucket List!

[@joannehickok4653]

This was great information. thank you so much.

[@barbaracoleman9215]

Thank you for this interview. I accidentally taught myself QAYG when I found an old pattern in a quilt book when I was first learning to quilt. Thankfully I followed the directions and it came out beautifully.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Thanks Karen for another interesting interview with Pamela. History and quilting knowledge amazing. I haven't heard of the term "potholder quilts" before maybe you could explain this and show samples in the future. ♥️🇦🇺

[@lauracurnan3255]

This was a fabulous video. Thank you so much. I am a Long Islander. The stories about people from there are so interesting. Thank you so much. Yes the older I get the more I add to my labels. Hugs from Tampa.

[@gerryglowacki340]

Love your haircut !

[@lorettaclinton6604]

I met Pamela in June when I went to the New England Quilt Museum with members of my quilt guild. She is very informative and fun!

[@jeanforrester4134]

Wow! I learned so much from this interview with Pamela Weeks!

[@jeanforrester4134]

Oops, I forgot to add that. I’ve been quilting since about 1981 after a friend of mine, got into art quilts, etc and turned me onto it. And this after many years of managing a fabric store graduating with BFA degree and wanting to be a “fine“ artist… a la Michelangelo!! 😀😁

[@cc83jc85]

Very interesting interview! Thank you so much..I've learnt so much...and although I'm an Aussie/Chilean..I find antique quilts very interesting, especially Historical ones!

[@kimhannah1632]

Love this interview. I just realized that I grew up ( in the 1960s) within a couple of miles of the NE Quilt museum. I left NE 50 years ago but I would love to visit it after hearing this interview. My Grandfather ran a pub in the 1930s and 1940s around the corner from the present day museum location! Be sure to visit the National Park there as well!

[@barbaralazier8352]

So interesting ❤

[@mariejohns1387]

Duscussing how quilts are not as pretty in photos, sometimes buying fabric online or in auctions online when you get it you have to grimace. It is not as it appeared. Great interesting interview!!

[@debbip5524]

Great interview!

[@Lonequilter22]

I absolutely love quilt as you go. After my heart attack I had to find easier ways to quilt. I couldn't lift and tug on the quilt sandwich to quilt it. I wasn't going to give up quilting so I had to find a way. Quilt as you go changed my life.

[@joane8651]

I couldn't find your QAYG playlist. Thank you for the great interview.

[@paula6477]

What a wonderful interview! I tuned in because I'm fascinated with quilt as you go (the binding strip method) and was delighted to find the interviewee is from the New England Quilt Museum. Just yesterday I looked up their current exhibits and planned a visit for next week. Such fun to meet the Binney Curator! The Museum is worth the trip.

[@marilynbehringer2895]

What an interesting conversation! Karen, you are a very good interviewer. Pamela was so descriptive and knowledgeable! Thanks for introducing us to her work!!

[@kasmirasmarzo]

Thank you for this podcast! I love Women’s history through quilts. On the topic of women’s suffrage, I thought I’d share a book, “Threads of Life” by Clare Hunter that I’m listening to right now. There is a chapter on the suffrage movement in the UK (Scottish author) and how they used textiles to communicate their cause. Pamela is right in that banners and sashes were used, rather than quilts. I’m recommending the whole book because the writing itself is beautiful. Especially if one listens to the audiobook. The narrator Siobhan Redmond has a gorgeous Scottish accent!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I liked the insight on the Bayeaux tapestry

[@marilynhardman5239]

Another fabulous conversation Karen. Thank you 🙏

[@user-mk8sh9tj8m]

Awesome interview filled with wonderful information. Thank you so much Karen! I really appreciate you and your channel☺️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@janebutz5375]

Such an interesting interview combining many of my interests! My ears really perked up when she mentioned Long Island and the name Tuthill. It was a very common name out near Port Jefferson, in Suffolk County. Thanks, Karen! I love your interviews.

[@carolyngethings]

What a fascinating video. The more I learn about quilting the more I realise how much I don't know!!! Thanks to Pamela and yourself Karen for expanding my knowledge about quilting. Oh how I wish I lived in the USA where there is such a rich quilt history and interesting museums to visit.

[@lizagervais8621]

Loved this episode! Pamela is so knowledgable about quilts.

[@ladyhawthorne1]

No better combination than quilts and genealogy! I loved this video and plan to get her book! All my quilts at this point are QAYG as I am quilting on my Singer 404, they are all for Project Hope.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@rachelburgener819]

That’s awesome, what is Project Hope!?! I’ve not heard of that. ❤️😀

[@pendell168]

I too work on several projects at the same time. I will rotate a project into and out of my schedule as needed. This helps to keep me organized and not overwhelmed. I label rotated out projects as “Paused” instead of UFO. 🤣🤣🤣

[@julieg-az6210]

Thank you for this great interview! I was just at that museum the first week of August and enjoyed all the exhibits she mentioned. Will definitely visit again 😊

[@lindacyr7983]

This was awesome! Makes me want to try a potholder quilt. And next time I am up in New England will take a trip to the museum!

[@Craftythrifter]

Things I LOVE: quilts, QAYG, quilt museums. This video has them all. I enjoyed hearing about the history of QAYG but also about her job in the museum and the museum itself. Great idea for more interviews. Quilt museums! ❤

[@bierjip1]

I live in Holland and am a male quilter. I found her book on the internet, ordered it and read it. Very interesting! Recommended!👍

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

She has written several. Are you talking about the 'Portable Patchwork' one?

[@bierjip1]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I'm sorry, but that is indeed the title; should have put that in.

[@hjkahvedjian4628]

Those big bundles of quilt blocks with batting in Polyanna had me wondering as a girl, as we only had tied quilts in our home. 😂 It's neat that they chose this method for the movie. I suppose one lady could handle a whole row?

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I just attempted to machine quilt a lap throw. I used flannel for the backing, five inch squares on top and and old flannel sheet in between. I pressed and pressed and pressed everything and then used 505 spray adhesive on the fabric so it would hold together and pinned every darn squares, all 48 of them and fought my brand new BabyLock Presto 2 to sew everyone of those squares diagonally and I still got a few pinches and some places where it does not lie flat. This is my first quilt. i watched a ton of videos and really tried to do it right….I am not pleased with all the work I put in….in fact I am pretty much discouraged. I sewed all my life making garments for my family and household items so a sewing machine is not a stranger to me….what did I do wrong??????

[@carolynrockafellow417]

Another great interview. Thank you ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@astorybookfinish5055]

How is it that YT is just now serving up your channel to my feed? This is exactly the kind of content I was wishing existed. Thank you.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@darrelllenapayne8813]

Omgoodness Karen, this is by far my most favorite and inspiring podcast. The direction of Pamela's conversion has me reflecting on all the subjects that I hold very dear. Thank you.

[@angieallen4884]

Wonderful interview! As I was listening and Pamela mentioned QAYG hexies. While listening, I was checking my You Tube notifications and there was one from Jean Truelove Quilts talking about QAYG hexies! Amazing.

[@susanmei9980]

I like your new hairstyle! 😊

[@cacb24]

So very interesting ! Thanks To both of you !

[@davinathompson5921]

Thank you, Karen. And you look terrific!

[@harriettebarnette2414]

This is very interesting. I'm right now working on a hex quilt as you go. I'm doing a block a day, started it January 1 st. Finishing in December 31 st. 365 blocks. Only using scraps.

[@cissak6793]

Another one of your amazing videos. I truly enjoy this interview with Ms. Weeks. Thank you both.

[@kathleenagnew157]

So excited to see this. I'm in New England at the end of September and the Museum is on our plan to visit. Fabulous timing.

[@paulawilliams9645]

Thank you for such a great interview

[@mojow9841]

Thank you for a fascinating interview. It was interesting to discover that there is nothing really new and techniques come and go out of fashion and develop over the years. Another book added to my to read list !

[@lauralovestoquilt]

Another great interview--thank you, Karen and Pamela!

[@evelynbaggett1960]

What an interesting interview, thank you Karen!

[@cbernier6967]

Thank you Karen, l enjoy your tutorials and your interviews are tops🏆 great learning experience👏🏼👏🏼🧵🪡🫶🏼

[@lindanewman9913]

Very interesting but I would have liked to see more quilts.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s supposed to wet your appetite to look the person up and find out more

[@deannabosch1434]

Very interesting interview! Thank you for your ever-expanding info on quilts.

[@user-pt5bv1sv7n]

It's sew wonderful to come home and find another amazing interview & video from you! I love learning about the history and culture of quilting as well as the techniques. Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

What an interesting interview!!!

[@suehorn4182]

I made a queen size large hexagon quilt as you go for my granddaughter’s graduation. Each side of the hexie was approximately 6”. I appliquéd hexagon flowers in some of these all were hand quilted with hearts with big stitch quilting. All florals for the back and borders, various light off white for the fronts. It was so much fun

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Sounds lovely

[@kateschwarz1717]

Great and informative interview!

[@daleodberg6714]

A beautiful session, very touching, thank you.

[@debraroberts1496]

How cool! I'm in NH also. Never knew that such a museum in NH existed. I'll be checking up on that! Thank you 🌻

[@angelerobichaud2586]

I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you!