Live Q&A Tuesday June 4th at 7:00pm EST

Ask me anything

[@susans2599]

How are you coming along with sewing down your stash? I haven't bought fabric in 2 yrs, but last Oct a friend with 2 full sewing rms died. Her hubby decided the fabrics, tools,etc should go to her quilting buddies. Yesterday I got the first 3 boxes. Each box has about 17 meters and panels and there were also 2 large kits. I'm going to monogram her name into each quilt I make from her stash.

[@sandycopeland790]

That’s so wonderful!

[@susans2599]

Thanks. My friend was an amazing quilter And while I never expected to be the recipient of such generosity, I will be putting extra love into all the quilts I make from her stash.

[@gquilter36]

Gloria from Massachusetts . Unable to catch you live tonight, another great q & a. I couldn’t think of a question this time, but you had some really good ones tonight. Always something new. Thanks Kar3n

[@patriciaberger5279]

This is the first year of Michigan Shop Hop. My sister and I have been hopping to all the shops in our area; South East Area which is right across from Windsor, Ontario! We found that all of the specialty fabrics were gone by day three. So if you’re planning on going next year make sure you make a plan ahead of time! It’s so fun. We’ve met a couples and have met up with them at several different shops! Amazing friendships are being made!

[@teresabradberry4219]

thank you for this video......very informative, encouraging, and helpful... i especially felt you were so kind and sensitive to the person who lost her sewing mojo

[@srd7175]

Thanks for explaining how the Amazon credits work! I had no idea

[@maryannequinn3465]

I’ve always been told to measure from the middle of each pair of sides. Allow for an “ops” factor-you can always cut off an inch or two of extra. Good luck, and bravo for finishing a project.

[@aliciajanssen7444]

I like how you talk about your granddogs. Thanks for all the good advice.

[@juliemac5604]

One identifiable issue with lower grade quilting fabrics is how well the threads stay intact when working with the fabric. Low quality fabrics will fray, and you'll have a lot more issues along the seams/edges. (But this is not a hard rule, just a general guideline).

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Missed the Live, but enjoyed the replay. I’m prepping -or, rather I’ll be cleaning up after my prepping🤣-for a Quilt Retreat that I’m going to in PA on Monday, but I’m hoping to join the Stitch N’ Chat on Sunday! I’ve been a member for a while, but this will be my first. Thank you, and stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@martinakopel5283]

Thanks for another great Q & A. Free patterns can be found on Name Brand Fabric Designers websites-Moda, Riley Blake, etc and KZbinrs. Going through Quilt books/magazines is a Great idea to relieve stress to get back into the quilting mode. Thanks. I love Emma for Hexagons patterns. She is so creative. In Florida there were 75 shops that participated in Shop Hop, this year. Have a Great weekend Karen. Love your KZbins.

[@patriciamartin5026]

When you have lost your SewJo try easy small projects. For example make mug rugs, placemats, table runners / toppers. I made one fabric in the mug rug and then did an easy applique or even running stitch embroidery. Useful items and don't have to be perfect. I had serious burnout which has taken three years until I felt normal.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I agree...when you have a big burnout, it take 2-5 years to feel like your old self

[@michele6708]

On the question about prewashing, if you starch your fabric before cutting, it will preshrink it so that it matches your prewashed fabric. I am finding I get less fraying and more accuracy, whether cutting with rotary cutter or die cutter, when I starch first so I am leaning in that direction. My biggest challenge is scraps. I don’t starch until I am ready to use fabric, so yardage isn’t an issue, but I have a lot of scraps from before I started starching, and a lot of them are already cut into strips, squares, or hst components. As I have starched fabrics to add, I am mixing with impunity. That may come back to haunt me…

[@rosehixon2790]

Kevin from Kansas is here waiting to hear something brilliant and insightful from you so I can learn even more

[@jmurphy7192]

Missed the live, but watching the replay. Do have a question - I received a stash of Gutermann 100% poly threads and all are a variegated metallic. Tried using them for straight line quilting and had thread breaking issues. Any tips on tension, needle size, etc? Thanks in advance!

[@leeongling]

Hi from Penticton. Looking forward to more info on Scandinavian cruse.

[@janiesoito4494]

I use the walking foot for all my piecing on my Bernina 910. It helps my pieces come out even.

[@mellissahannan7300]

I've been trying wide binding and it hasn't worked!! Thank you for that inforamtion, it really heloed,

[@amystaley3824]

I love your earrings!!!! Great q&a!

[@daleodberg6714]

Wow, loved every minute.

[@jilbertb]

I found my 1" bindings last a lot longer than a super tight 1/2" one. Takes 4 1/2" of fabric tho. I use 1 1/2 yds for a queen size. Cotton quality, hold it up to the light, can you see the light fixture thru it? It's low quality. Hold up a batik... it comes down to the width (denier) of the woven threads AND how many threads per inch. Sheets specify this, as Egyptian cotton is 600 threads per inch. Batiks are about 180. Cheaper fabric is about 100 but using very skinny threads.

[@katherinephillips8952]

I think I made it to the live!! Glad for your clear answers!! ;-)

[@colleenadair9904]

In Australia quilting fabrics are now up to $36-37/mtr!! Especially fabric by the more well known designers eg. Tulla Pink, Anna Maria Horner, Alison Glass, Edita Sytar….etc, etc. Makes making a quilt a fairly expensive process if you choose these latest collection fabrics. I’m fairly budget conscious so tend to shop for less expensive fabrics, or wait for ‘sales’.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I hope that you saw Gnome Angel has all her fabrics on clearance

[@colleenadair9904]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts They only seem to offer a discount if you buy 1 metre or more. Otherwise fabrics such as Maria Horner & Tilda are $8.95 & $13.95/25cm!

[@marshaadams6196]

Missed the live also- but as always- I learn so many things from the replay! Question- can you repost how to order your hubby’s 3D printed thread holders?

[@gillyanderson2494]

The UK is 5 hours ahead of you in Toronto, so your 7pm start is 1am for us. As much as enjoy your videos I just can’t stay awake that late and catch up later.

[@nitababcock3977]

Missouri had a shop hop last year, there was 100 stores. It was divided into 6 sections & no darn it I didn't get to do them all lol.

[@KathiShupe]

I am getting ready to free motion a quilt I made. It is 5 inch squares and HSTs. I have a couple of wonky squares. How can I quilt them to lay flay and no folds?

[@jacquelinehenseleit6007]

Kate from The Last Homely House has English Paper Piecing Tutorials

[@karengale6686]

From the Atlanta airport, on the way home from visiting New England and a piece of Canada!

[@bierjip1]

Fabric prices in The Netherlands: €22 per metre = €19.80 per yard. In US $ that is 21.45 a yard; in Can $ it's 23.44 a yard. So very expensive here. Probably due to the fact that everything is imported here from Us, UK and Japan etc.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for passing that info on

[@nancyw7431]

would love more information about the sew along with John. What is his website/channel? You mentioned Winnie , the Pooh/Enchanted Woods

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Go to Art East Quilting Co

[@debbier1430]

Hello from Elkhart Indiana

[@faithsmith6065]

Hi from North Carolina. USA

[@irenebourquin903]

@Irene Reynolds, that is also my name (maiden) My Married name is Irene Bourquin, originally from North Bay, ON. CA. retired to Tucson Arizona

[@beckyezra1]

hier in europe it become so expensive that it is really difficult to enjoy !!!

[@debladue4481]

Love your earrings!

[@teenahall1968]

Hello from Texas

[@laurel-222]

Happy Wednesday morning from Western Australia 😊

[@VanDeWitt-u4y]

Walla Walla ,WA saying Hi everyone 😊

[@margaretmurray5053]

Greetings from Wexford Ireland

[@Quiltaholic10]

First time able to join live

[@conniefath5126]

Then hand stitching the binding do you use 1 or 2 strands of thread

[@juliesteinberg2750]

Hi from Minnesota

[@nbc911]

Hi from the UK. Late but I'm here 😊

[@dianaferguson7229]

Good evening from Birmingham Alabama

[@catheydayton6493]

Good evening from Sevierville TN

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

That thumbnail...😍🥰😍

[@turesemitchellchurch9371]

Hello from Utah

[@susans2599]

Pls let your mic be in the picture because when you move your head away from it, your voice disappears.

[@KathiShupe]

Hello from So California!

[@edda1625]

Hi from Austria 😊

[@merlepittet7859]

Nice earrings!

[@cherylpayne1516]

North Texas 🤠

[@KathiShupe]

How do you go about measuring a quilt for borders. Sides, middle or both?

[@jilbertb]

I measure each side and the center. Add all 3 together, divide by 3. Use that number (the average).

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Where do I find the channel for the Winnie the Pooh quilt?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

arteastquiltingco.com/home

[@rosemariefincannon2102]

Michigan here

[@jacquelinehenseleit6007]

Hi from Oshawa

[@rosehixon2790]

Raining in Kansas

[@rosehixon2790]

. . Can you post a link for bulk so I machine needles and reasonable price but still my quality

[@nitababcock3977]

Schmetz has quantity of needles

[@PennyMarotta]

Do you always prewash your fabrics.?

[@jilbertb]

Most Quilters don't. But if you're making something with red or brown, some folks will wash just those colors, as they bleed.

[@PennyMarotta]

@@jilbertb Thank you so much for your reply to my question 🙂 , much appreciated.

[@dianaferguson7229]

What is English paper piercing

[@galipara1425]

Piecing, not piercing. You use thin cardboard shapes, attach fabrics to them with glue or thread temporarily and then attach them to each other by hand to create designs

[@marykatsirebas1209]

hello i am here but don't see my name

[@laraebarnes931]

hi all

[@rosalindbranson3803]

Thanks to Google, PMQ Puzzle Mystery Quilt. Ros 🇦🇺

[@conniefath5126]

Greetings from Alberta

[@PennyMarotta]

Hi from Ontario 😊

[@juliesteinberg2750]

Hi from Minnesota