🧵🌸 LET'S TALK ABOUT QUILTING ON THE EQUATOR with Amira Ameruddin - Karen's Quilt Circle

The silver lining of the past two years is that our quilting communities are now international. Through Zoom, KZbin and Instagram we can find and interact with quilters from the other side of the globe. Today’s guest Amira Ameruddin, lives in Malaysia. She discovered quilting while studying abroad and is now a pattern designer and an accomplished free motion quilter on her domestic sewing machine.
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[@meltemsa]

Hi from Turkey 🇹🇷I've watched hundreds of videos on how to make quilts and blocks for a long time.. I learned a lot of quilt terms even though I don't know English.. and I'm about to finish my first quilt...

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful! Send photos when you do

[@emveecee]

Another wonderful interview! Thanks, Karen and Amira for giving us another perspective on this craft!

[@caroleseubert6810]

"The earth is but one country and mankind its citizen". I. Loved. This. Interview!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@glohodges4771]

Karen I watched the video last night. We are so blessed to have so many stores to choose from. I just want to go out and by some fabric and mail it to her. We should never complain.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So true

[@rosedwight804]

U know U could become a chairperson for world peace. Women quilting all over the world, it is a miracle how u have brought us this together. I can hardly wait for ur next interview. Thank u so much.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@BronPuca83]

Oh I just love her! Thank you for the interview ❤️

[@cleementine]

Amira has so much bubbling enthusiasm. It's quite infectious! What a great interview.

[@RoeRoe123]

Amen to that. Don't you want to just squeeze her 🤗

[@lulumoon9]

I am so enjoying your interview series! Thank you for bringing us all these delightful quilters from near and far!

[@winterstar4813]

OHHH she is so cute I love her and admire her for her work in science as well

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I just love meeting quilters from around the world. Amira is just as passionate about quilting as I am all the way on the other side of the world. Quilting in a hot humid climate has it's challenges. But the more we talked it was our similarities that connected us. So grab your sewing and a cup of tea and enjoy.

[@littlemushroomcap]

Thank you so much for the lovely interview Karen. I had so much fun chatting with you. You’re just so talented and we are so grateful to have you in this quilting community!

[@beverleyhasler1521]

A beautiful lady and a great interview. I found myself smiling throughout the whole interview. Thanks Karen.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@honormohr7700]

I love how all quilters, no matter where they live, see fabric and suddenly they are in love! 😍

[@GrandmaD2024]

Im loving this interview!! She is such a lovely person! I want to know more about her blog. This is so great. She is so in love with quilting. Thank you for your interviews.

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Lovely lovely lady very enthusiastic about the joy of quilting. A joy to listen

[@Carolmaizy]

What a wonderful interview! Thank you for introducing us to this lovely, happy lady.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I love Amira...I so wish that she lived closer and we will all see her at quilt shows.

[@laureneberhard1577]

What a wonderful interview! the more we are different, the more we are all the same!

[@patriciamurdock9090]

We are living in a wonderful time. Who knew that someday we could see and get to know so many people from around the world. That love to quilt.

[@darkenchantedrose]

I love watching your videos. Brand new quilter. I've learnt so much❤️

[@marijkedrost1080]

Such a lovely interview! You ask such good questions, Karen. Amira's enthousiasm and humour are irresistible.

[@terrifaust4725]

Great interview, and what a sweetheart. I love meeting quilters from around the world in your interviews. Thank you, Karen! 💕

[@donnad9746]

Amira's remark that she makes placemats as her free motion practice pieces resonates with me. I don't like to do the work with no "product" in the end, either. I can practice on placemats, hot pads, potholders, table runners...

[@marymannion4445]

Great idea! I have been using one practice quilt sandwich forever and I’m at the point where I can’t tell what stitch I just did!

[@fionabrandt6108]

What a wonderful idea💟💟💟

[@marilynhardman5239]

A lovely conversation between you, Karen and Amira. She has such a bubbly personality! Her quilts look gorgeous.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

She’s very talented

[@Hb02765]

What a lovely lady, and so interesting. Thank you Karen for this enjoyable interview, I will find her on Instagram.

[@RoeRoe123]

Amira is just adorable 🤗 and her passion oozes. I will be looking for more on her. Thanks so much for sharing her and her story. Love this segment!

[@marygeorge9688]

Thank you for sharing this video. Delightful interview.

[@jeanniedenney]

Just signed up for her label class and I am LOVING it! Great resource, she walks you through changing her templates and then shows you how to design your own using elements within the program! Great investment in taking your quilt labels to the next level! Can’t wait to get designing!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I've been saving it for the holidays, but now I have to check it out

[@littlemushroomcap]

Aww thank you Jeannie! I am so glad you love the course. So happy to be spreading the easy way to get labels done and ready to go ❤️

[@jeanniedenney]

@@littlemushroomcap In your interview with Karen, you mentioned labeling your quilt before quilting, I am curious how you do this. It seems like it would require a lot of pre-planning. I am also curious how you do this and still maintain the beauty of the quilt back.

[@60nonie]

Love this interview, Karen♥️♥️ Well done Amira♥️♥️keep it up.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@gailgaddy5340]

Very enjoyable interview. Wonderful to see quilters from around the globe. Thanks

[@debracampbell5151]

Wonderful interview! Amira is so positive and uplifting!

[@apiecemaker1163]

This was such a pleasurable interview. I looked her up and subscribed. Our quilting world is growing. Love this community. 👩‍🌾💙🧵🪡

[@angonair9491]

Hello, Amira and Karen, wonderful to connect and to make known to others that quilting is a world connecting craft. I'm a quilter in Melaka, Malaysia, and I buy all my tools and fabrics in Malaysia itself. There are good quilt shops in Kuala Lumpur whose national mail costs are cheaper than international deliveries. Also no custom problems involved. Delivery time is very short. The Australian craft and quilter shop 'spotlight' has several branches in KL and online orders are easy, fast and sometimes even free within Malaysia. Happy quilting and stitching greetings from Melaka, Angela And I found quilt shops in Singapore too which is close to Johore...

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I am amazed at all the quilters in Malaysia. So glad to see you all connecting and sharing. I definitely need to plan a trip.

[@littlemushroomcap]

How wonderful! Yes I have now found few stores in KL and I am already purchasing some from local stores.. which I am grateful for but there are some that I still have to buy outside just for the wider selections.

[@maryaliceestes4774]

So wonderful to connect with quilters from far away.

[@littlemushroomcap]

Yes so wonderful that we are all connected through the world of internet, and wonderful people like Karen!

[@sandyp2485]

I love this quilter's enthusiasm. I can so relate to her family since my father used to make all sorts of wood projects which my son has inherited the talent for; and my mother used to make all sorts of things on her sewing machine which was back in the days of straight stitch only so if we wanted embroidery it was needle in hand (and we did that too). It's really so lovely to be in a family of makers; it seems like creativity just flows amongst us whether we are together visiting or simply emailing back and forth.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Sounds wonderful

[@lisamarieesposito4842]

Amira was such a joy to listen to!!! Like you said….I was crafting and I had you on in the background! Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@cynthiastark7258]

It’s really neat that us quilters are world wide.

[@LinseedHelicopter]

So lovely to see Amira again - I used to sew with Amira at our Modern Quilt Guild here in Australia. Amira, your eye for colour is sensational - and your rainbow version of Crystal's quilt inspired me to do a rainbow quilt of my own x

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

❤️

[@littlemushroomcap]

Hi Liz! How wonderful to see you here too. Thankful for the internet that we are all still connected and seeing each other.

[@fitsandfabulous]

Very good and interesting that all over the world you are going to interview of all countries which are too far from you. It's an amazing idea.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Unfortunately I am limited to English speakers. In another life I will be a polyglot

[@fitsandfabulous]

It's good that you come on asian side.we welcome you here

[@aida5112]

This is surreal.. never thought a fellow Malaysian, whom I've been following, being interviewed by you, Karen. Thank you 💕☺️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🇨🇦😎🇲🇾

[@loopywren]

I have been watching and learning from you Karen for quite a while, but only just found these conversations. I saw last weeks and enjoyed it, you are a good interviewer asking the questions I would if I were there so thank you. This one with Omira was fascinating, really good. Just to complete the triangle from Usa and Malaysia I am in England. How wonderful social media is when used properly.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@lizryan6289]

Love Amira.

[@conniewhitten8660]

Lovely lady, wish I had someone like her to share my excitement about quilting!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You can share directly with her on Instagram

[@jkoucheki]

Quilter's around the world !!!! I love it.

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

Just lovely. I have followed her about as long as you. So nice to know more about her.

[@katywuste9054]

What a lovely lady, I really enjoyed this interview

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@misssassifras6605]

She is an absolute delight. Love her smile, enthusiasm, and her quilts.

[@cinziabeley7059]

Lovely interview! So interesting to hear of quilters in different countries.

[@lexitejeda6209]

What a delightful woman.

[@sarahpitcher3996]

She is so bubbly, I’ve been following her for awhile she does amazing stuff!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Agreed

[@michellecornum5856]

Hotter climate, don't actually need a blanket, much less a toasty quilt -- no problem! Just piece smaller things, and other things. And make the quilty things anyway because we love quilting! I loved this interview.

[@donnarichey144]

She is so sweet. Amazing young lady. Thanks for sharing. Hugs for all

[@karimadawood3366]

Thanks Karen, awesome, interesting interview with Amira(beautiful name)very happy quilter too. 💕🇨🇦

[@delwyngraham4033]

Love your interviews so interesting and inspiring Thankyou so much

[@bethjones8998]

What a fun KQC - thanks for another great quilter to follow

[@brendafrye5875]

Great interview Karen. Amari is SO..... enthusiastic. How do you find so many amazing quilters. Thank you as always. Can't wait for next interview.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. I am always looking for new perspectives.

[@marq9955]

What a cutie! The energy and radiance is captivating….

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Amazing how that translates through zoom

[@bettysheleny8218]

Karen, I am really enjoying your interviews with people around the world, so fun. 👏👏

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@bettywhittington9654]

Love her infectious personality ❤️. Would probably love being in one of her classes.

[@rhondasplace505]

Wonderful interview. Was so fun meeting Amira. : )

[@pamelamore5032]

Loved loved loved this interview.

[@shazar4451]

Love her sewing corner. It's glorious!!!!!

[@deborahlunsford6983]

Lovely interview. So interesting to know that quilting is happening in so many cultures.

[@cathybroadwood6938]

Wow, this was interesting! Thanks Karen, and thanks Amira too!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@littlemushroomcap]

Glad you enjoyed it! I had a blast talking about quilting and am really grateful to have this community to share the passion with ♥️

[@marywilson5276]

Awesome interview. Lovely.

[@MsFitz134]

Loved this interview! Way to go Amira making it work despite the difficulty to obtain materials! I would love to see a Karen's Quilt Circle Episode with Courtney of One Common Thread.

[@jodigrzeczka6617]

Such a fun and inventive lady! So inspired by her tenacity! I wanted to "high-five" her when she made the statement about labels. A few years ago, I handled an estate sale for the brother of a quilter/collector/hoarder. Of over 200 quilts, only about 5 were labeled! He and his 4 siblings were out of luck being able to save his mother's and sister's quilts. I am going to look up Amira's blog and keep up with her. Thank you for this introduction! What a treasure!

[@littlemushroomcap]

Virtual High five 🙌 here.. labelling is important for the future generations.. it gives them a little more love

[@robbieb3443]

What a lovely interview!

[@karimadawood3366]

Hi Karen, Amira also reminded me about importance of labeling our quilts...oh I really need to do that....need an easy lesson from you Karen. 😉🇨🇦💕 thanks

[@Amal2365]

Thank you so much for introducing Amira , I enjoyed watching this video, I’m following her on Instagram and will take her classes.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@sewandcraftwithnuha]

I recommend to buy Bali Batik, sister Amira. You can buy in Indonesia. I bet it's cheaper than if you buy it in US. And also the shipping won't cost so much. Bali Batik quality is really fine and the patterns are so various. I see many quilters around the world use Bali Batik. I love it as well :)

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for sharing

[@juliemorrison4348]

Great interview Karen. Nice to meet Amira and her happy outlook on crafting. Wondering where abouts she lived while here in Australia studying. Maybe it would be cheaper to order fabrics from Australia than the U.S. I must look closer at Amiras 100 day quilt. I have Angies book ready for next year. Yesterday I received my fat quarter bundle of Tula Pink Daydreamer fabrics.(first time buying a designer bundle .)So pretty that I will have trouble cutting them up. From Sydney Australia 💛🇦🇺

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I understand that Australia import their fabric from the US

[@littlemushroomcap]

I use to live in Canberra and used to visit quilt store there often when I was living there. There’s just something about walking into quilt stores that just won’t ever be matched shopping online.. I tried buying from Australia but ended up with it being more expensive and the shipping takes the same amount of time too..

[@lindalosier5989]

Great interview. I love her passion for quilting. I feel the same way about quilting and I'm an early morning quilter too.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I also find the early morning before everyone gets up a great time to sew....until Mando

[@britttreu721]

Very lovely woman. Well you both are 🥰

[@marygannutz7240]

You have the most Amazing Women on your channel. Thank You 💕💕

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

They are amazing, thank you

[@catherinecearns9002]

Hi from South Aussie- enjoy my “down time” with you

[@aida5112]

There are professional quilters. In Ampang Kuala Lumpur. The Cottage Patch.. I learned quilting and get my supplies from these two lovely ladies Alice n Wai..n also Alice's husband (the designer). I just call him 'uncle'. They have been quilting for more than 30 years.

[@TamiLee-cm2of]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Karen! 🦃❤️😀

[@dko3623]

What a fun interview! I will definitely check out the quilt label course.

[@brendagalethompson8369]

Love the quilt behind you Karen! So vibrant! Did you use 5" squares to make HST's?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

This was a gift to me

[@nancintx1485]

greetings from San Antonio, Texas. 🇺🇸

[@elizabethmichelin7451]

I make quilts for my family in St.Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean.They use them and never said that the humidity bothers them.

[@littlemushroomcap]

Yes, our beds still needs quilt.. in which otherwise we often use store bought comforters. So making bed quilts is still very useful for us in Malaysia

[@robinhewitt8251]

Would love to send Amira some scraps to add to her stash! Would she be interested? Wonderful interview. She is just as quilt crazy as me lol.

[@loopywren]

Such a good idea, would this be possible do you think. I have a friend here in uk who post to her family in Thailand and it is touch and go whether anything arrives or gets 'mislaid' en route.

[@littlemushroomcap]

Awww so sweet of you ♥️ I’m so grateful to have so many around us who we can share our “crazy” with.lol..

[@evelynhenry2976]

Enjoyed the video.

[@lizagervais8621]

Great interview! I need to check her out.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

She made an amazing Kinship quilt. And her reels are so full of colour. You'll love it

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Wonderful! I just subscribed to her channel.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@sweetwoodruff6246]

Can you tell us the name of the quilt behind you? Thank you for this interview but also thank you for this channel. For those of us without a guild, it’s good to have “friends” online. :)

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's just HST's no pattern

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Does she use batting inside her quilts? If so, what type? I'm assuming that she does (because she quilts her quilts). However, Summer quilts are not batted. Mother used old thin white sheets inside her summer quilts. Thank you. I would have never known that quilts are made and used on the equator. You don't want to wash your fabrics before storing them. There are chimicals in the fabrics to protect them until they are washed.

[@elsafischer3247]

Very interesting

[@jeanniebynum6612]

How do you store patterns that have finished in English paper piecing?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I keep them in a box. I sort by shape

[@gladysbirdwell5130]

Hi from Gladys Birdwell

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Hi Gladys

[@MamaNadina]

Patchwork quilting is a great way to make prayer rugs.

[@littlemushroomcap]

Absolutely! They’re small and make an easy project to whip up too

[@elsafischer3247]

Do they use batting.?

[@littlemushroomcap]

Yes, I make quilts with batting. Light batting like cotton and bamboo are great for our night sleep here (sometimes in air-condition) We don’t cuddle with the quilts during the day though😆..

[@mariataheraly9412]

😘❤🌹👍🏻

[@koyumde-atthevillage-8213]

👍🥀👍🥀

[@kathymickle6915]

Wow, I feel really behind, she has done so much in a short time. Plus she has a career and small children. When does she sleep?