Bee In My Bonnet Design Board Tutorial

[@aema5124]

Tip: I use a small silicon spatula, from kitchen supplies at the grocery store, to hold down hot glued areas in projects. Just in case you can't find finger tip protectors at your craft store. Lori: I love all the sewing and quilting projects; and the videos are wonderful!!! Thanks so much!

[@playme129]

"it's good enough for the person it's for" Love that attitude!

[@carolrich7487]

Watching this video again for the umpteenth time!! I’m so grateful you shared this with us. I have made many for myself and for gifts, and after a few years am making about six more. I had forgotten how much I love the old music!!! Haha…so happy and cheerful!! Thank you again.

[@julietaylor1835]

Lori - thank you for sharing. Even though your design boards are part of your business, you are still willing to show your “customers” how to make their own. You are one special lady - thank you again. Stay safe. From a grateful quilted from Redcliffe Queensland Australia

[@SmittenKitten.]

This is something that Lori sells, yet she's willing to show us how she makes them for free?! She is AMAZING!

[@lizziedae91]

I didn’t even know she sold them, but knew fat quarter shop showed how to make them. She is pretty incredible! I wish everyone was like that bc you will always have people use both options

[@RubyMLockwood]

@@lizziedae91 I agree..>I purchased some from FQS and I also made some as well...so I have alot of them on hand...and I love love love them...Lori Holt Is my rock of all designers...

[@lyndrage9190]

@@lizziedae91 l L LLL

[@Woppaho]

Where can I find her online shop?

[@lizziedae91]

Jules Moraes etsy, loriholt is shop name

[@bearteeka4782]

Thank you for your generosity in teaching us how to make these, multiple times. This is my third lesson and I enjoy seeing how they have evolved over the years. What a great idea. Can't wait to make my first one(s).

[@judyzeigler3980]

Thanks so much for sharing with us. Those are so very handy and they sure do help with each project. I love them. I even have a quilt board on a wall in my sewing room big enough to put my blocks or layout to see if I like the pattern or the colors if not before I sew then together I can move them around to see if I like another placement better. Then when pleased with the look,I sew it together. I love these idea. Sewing is so much easier and I make sure the big projects are the way they were planned to look. It has been a life saver a few times when I have put pieces where they just did not go. I have leaned so much from you (a lot from you) and a sweet lady in the UK named Kate, her giant quilt board on one whole side of her sewing room. It’s awesome again thank you for saving me so many times with errors.😊

[@MelSchmidt7]

I absolutely love this!! Not only do I plan to make some for my quilting projects, but I think I'll make a few for my small grandchildren to use with flannel shapes as a playboard. Thank you so much for sharing this idea!!

[@marydrisgula9829]

M Schmidt great idea for kids when you are using yours.

[@cindiejensen3555]

What a great idea!!

[@jkissnhug]

Thank you, Lori. I made three boards in an afternoon. They were fun to make. I appreciate you demonstrating how to make these boards. These boards will help make quilting so much more fun and enjoyable. They are so cute, too. Who can't help but smile when they see a board full of fabric ready to be sewn into blocks. ❤ A small tip - I used a t-shirt pressing silicone mat as my surface protector when using my glue gun. It worked great. I love your Scrappiness is Happiness book. The Santa hat quilt is on my to-do list for a Christmas quilt for my daughter.

[@emilyackertrutten268]

Thank you, Lori!! I'm brand new to quilting, and always figured that keeping things organized would be my biggest challenge (one of the reasons I had never attempted quilting until now) - I would certainly sew seams the wrong way or add a block in the wrong place without some way to keep the bits organized. I really appreciate your tutorials!

[@michaelthornton5292]

Hi Lori, my gorgeous Sister Sheree from @Yarravalleyquilting in Victoria Australia has put me onto you ... she adores your work and designs. I've recently discovered quilting after our mums passing last year and I inherited her one of her sewing machines!!! As a creative and crafting family I've taken to it with passion and guts and together over Zoom we are doing your flea market flowers together and she has made me come and watch your videos on making the flowers and leaves. We are loving it. I then discovered this video and as someone just starting out im trying to slowly build both a stash and equipment and have now made about 15 different design boards to cater for all the up coming designs and quilts we want to work on. You made the video so easy to follow and im loving my new design boards ... thanks for being so inspirational and for sharing your knowledge.... you make it easy for a new novice to have expert skills .... I'm now a fan and addicted to your videos ..... truly blessed ... regards Mike 🥰

[@jandyprins]

I love to watch Lori work. She’s so efficient and makes the best tutorials.

[@BFF-qr3qj]

Love EVERYTHING. Thank you for sharing, and you used every spot, add home organization to your list. You inspire me to be creative.

[@dulcilass]

I've used a similar type of design board for years. Using corragated cardboard and felt, I have one that is 4'x8', 4'x4' and then an assortment smaller boards of 10"X10", to 24"X24". I've never bound my board as I simply fold and glue the felt over the edges of the back as, basically, I'm lazy. I'd never used batting for a cover as I tend towards high loft polyester batting and it wouldn't be sturdy enough. Craft felt by the yard has always worked well for me as it has a flat but enough texture to work like a flannel board. I once used felt and covered folding closet doors in my sewing room for a design wall. I took off the door knobs and taped and tacked the felt down. Worked like a charm.

[@nadiasews]

“Fun and done!” You need that on one of your journals. Easy tutorial, thanks!

[@micheleperez2703]

I bought my foam boards from Dollar Tree, This project was so fun making...Thank you Lori

[@MagnoliaRose1946]

Thank you for sharing your talent. Because of this free tutorial, I immediately purchase your Vintage Housewife shapes. Love all your design and I just stumble on your U tube tutorial today. Thank you❤️

[@sharonpowell650]

What a great use of leftover batting and fabric strips! Just the investment of some foam core boards and you’re all set!

[@idareandevers9211]

This design board shall be a quilter helper. I just love it

[@rethamoore4282]

Lori , You have my heart a racing !! I can't wait until I can get to the fabric store and get some beautiful fabric to make your projects !! Your Materials are my VERY FAVORITES EVER!!! I want to start off making my own fabric boards just like yours from your line of fabrics. I also want your new book ! Love you much sweet friend and thank you for teaching us all your glorious tricks !!❤❤❤

[@pegyounger3998]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I am eager to make some. I have purchased a couple, but see how great it would be to have several. AWESOME tutorial, and so generous to show us how to make them. That just allows some more $$ for fabric 😎

[@quiltfreak64]

I made these in various sizes a year ago n I cannot be without them now. Wonderful creation Lori . Thank you so much . They are the best.

[@candigordon3591]

I have made several design boards and a few bitty boards for my cross stitch. I like how I can keep things so much neater in my sewing room. I have to sew in short spurts usually and it makes it handy to have all the pieces ready to sew together. I don’t have to pull out my project bin and sort through all the pieces and arrange in the proper order. I am surprised at how much more I can get done in such a short time when all the pieces are on the boards ready to stitch. I love all your tutorials. I appreciate you taking your valuable time to up our game in the quilting and cross stitch world!!❤️🌻

[@rethamoore4282]

I absolutely love the design boards Lori!❤💕💕💕💕😀

[@authenticallyamber99]

Thank you so much for showing us how to make these! As a quilter, I am finding these very useful as I create my blocks and also as a means to display special blocks on a small easel! You are a gem!

[@valerieroling8035]

Thank you for this tutorial! I'm now truly understanding how handy and valuable these little boards can be when sewing quilt blocks, storing blocks safely, etc. Plan to make a few. I'm SEW impressed with the number you have made for yourself.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Lori Holt - I totally agree with the other commentors that you are a darling for showing us how to make something you sell. These are a boon to those of us who don't have much room and only short periods of time to sew. Such a time saver to be able to pick up what you need to sew rather than spending half your time figuring out what to sew. Thank you and stay safe!

[@nancisailormoy9135]

I did your sew along with the mugs and houses and hearts years ago and remember making these at the time. They are they greatest and I think I might just have to make me a new set or two with some of your new fabrics. Thanks for your videos here on youtube.

[@christinaderrico5159]

So nice of you to show us how you make those awesome boards! Thank you!

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

I went back and watched your old video of making a design board. I bought the core board but never made it. Thank you for making another video. I love your fabrics and products. I always buy them for stocking stuffers even if the person doesn't sew (ie daily to do list, bookmarks, etc.) there's always something fun that you design or make.

[@jamiewillhite6355]

I want to thank you for sharing these design boards. I am making 12 inch heart blocks with 1 inch finished half square triangles. Having everything laid out sure helped with assembly. Thank you again so much.

[@cherimatyjaszek2017]

I love the way you set up your instructions, keeps so easy. Can't wait to get your new book.

[@cherimatyjaszek2017]

You do a great job

[@helenwilliams7112]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! You are so generous with your teaching! Blessings to you!

[@marytennessee1844]

Wonderful! Thank you! I could not sleep tonight, I started reading about your Simple Shapes for appliqué and found your videos. My brain is in overdrive now! Thank you for doing the videos!

[@cheriwilliams7001]

Thank you so much. I love the design board. I just love watching you sew. You and Kimberly Jolly. You two are the absolute BEST!! I have enjoyed your videos and I have purchased material and patterns. After two years and watching you sew I feel like I’m still a beginner. I absolutely love the quilt you made with the 64? Squares. I would love to feel confident enough to do that and the mushrooms. Maybe one day soon.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I do a lot of machine applique so I love these design boards to keep all the pieces together for each project. Thanks for the tips!

[@patricianolan8720]

I made 6 a month ago. I love them! Making quilt that has 63 blocks all different. I can plan 6 blocks at a time. Love, love, love! Thank you Lori Holt for the tutorial.

[@vallang4832]

Thank you Lori for being so generous. It’s a great quality to have.

[@babsmackelprang2054]

Thank you so much for teaching this. I have struggles with organizing quilt pieces and blocks , they usually end up in bags. This is such a nice idea!

[@lyndabaillargeon4955]

Thank you so much so happy to found you on KZbin 🥰

[@pamcrouse5757]

I keep going back to this video as I make more of these for friends, AND add to my own collection. It just seems I can never have too many. (Great gifts for my quilt camp friends.)

[@tatianaterriesmith8471]

Thank you Lori so much for your kind heart and all your talent that you are sharing these boards and your blocks for us beginner quilters. May God continue to bless you.

[@audreyderby7638]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial….I love your blocks, especially the houses!

[@roxannwalas9275]

Thank you so much. I am a new watcher of your videos. Kept hearing you talk about the Design Boards. Loved them! Now you've shown how to make them. Again. Thank you so much.

[@pdfaulkner1517]

I had left over insulation board and have used it to make my first design board. I LOVE it. Thank you, Lori.

[@chrisb5391]

These boards are great! I am also a cross stitcher and they would be awesome in my project bags. Thanks for sharing your technique with us.

[@the.pokey.little.pineapple4546]

I LOVE your design boards and I thank you for making it possible for us to diy at home. I have to admit that I just couldn't "waste" Lori Holt fabric on design boards in the past but you're right I should take delight in the cuteness. Thanks Lori.

[@rebeccasheller8748]

Yeah Lori. I just made a design board for a friend this morning. Wish I had watched this before hand. I would love a tip a day from you! It would make my day. Thanks for all you do.

[@kathyharris7158]

Thanks for showing how to make these useful and beautiful boards.

[@pamelaktay]

I love these and they indeed do the trick of keeping your block designs in order! Thank you for sharing this DIY (even though you sell them yourself!) for those of us who love tackling them ourselves. EASY to make and fabulous to use! ***One suggestion:Use spray adhesive to put the batting on. It sticks easily and you can smooth it out as you lay it down. This is what works for me anyway.

[@sandradee3204]

HI Pam, I was just getting ready to use the spray adhesive also, but then I noticed the type I have is only temporary. What brand are you using? I just ordered a glue gun but would love to use spray adhesive if it could be permanent. TIA Sandra

[@pamelaktay]

I use a brand called "LocTite". It is something you can find in most any store, not necessarily for fabrics. It says it is a light weight tack and works great to tack down the batting. I have never had any trouble with it coming loose. When it comes to putting the fabric around the edge I do use my hot glue gun. The spray adhesive would not work as it is not strong enough (and also it would spray all over your finished batting and make a terrible mess!)

[@sandradee3204]

Thank you Pam 😃

[@heartfulhandworks24]

Wow I can't wait to make a few of these. I have purchased the largest size from FQS that I use when I'm stitching on a large piece fabric. Keeps the fabric clean and safe. Less handing. Thanks Lori

[@lesley10ful]

i love watching your videos i have only just found you but i am hooked you are so talented and have taught me so much ty and lots of love from england

[@karenmorton3849]

I have many of your design boards that I have purchased. Thanks so much for showing me how to do it myself. That is very nice of you. I'll give it a try. They are so useful. I never start a project without several ready to go on my cutting table.

[@kathyblair7830]

Thank you for such making such an easy to follow tutorial. These design boards are going to be so helpful when I make my pixel quilt!

[@terryblair966]

Thank you Lori for going over this!

[@jodyclemens4992]

Thank you Lori, Love your things... and just made 2 of these boards while my grand daughters napped. You are so kind to share this. I just love the one i purchased from Fat Qt. Shop too.

[@donitadacus5078]

Love, LOVE these! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. You're a very talented lady.

[@caroltytler7205]

Thanks Lori....I made some design boards using your directions and they work great!!

[@sherriejohnson508]

You are so special to show how to make design boards thank you

[@patitaylor1041]

Thanks for sharing all of your fun designs

[@cjhirsh2]

I love these design boards and will make myself a few. Right now I have 3 quilts going and plan to buy the #2 books in a couple weeks , I can hardly wait. I enjoy your tutorials as well and thank you so much for doing them.

[@cindirevelle4100]

Thank you for sharing your system and boards in making blocks so easy! Love all your videos. Thanks again

[@loricuervo770]

I made a few 10" and 12" design boards this weekend from foam boards I had sitting around collecting dust from my kids' school days. I love these. Going to make a few more this week. Thank you.

[@sewesme4866]

Amazing Idea!! I love it!!! I think I can quilt now. Yes, you right Lori Holt I stop quilting because I keep messing up the blocks and would forget which one to sew and when. But with your design board, I have confidence that I can make a block in a more fun way. I will also need to order your Seams so Easy and the Alphabety!! Thank you for making quilting much easier.

[@EMGcrafter]

I remember that original video with you and Kimberly, LOL! How nice to do an update!

[@barbarachase7725]

Thank you for an updated video tutorial. These foam core boards are so useful and when I first made mine I used them without the binding until I unearthed my glue gun and added the cuteness. Now that I’m Cross stitching I will need to add some smaller boards. So happy that you started a KZbin channel And look forward to seeing your talents and clever ideas in future videos❣️

[@pamketron]

These look awesome Lori. I wondered how you make them. Thank you for showing how you do it. Possibilities are endless. 💕🐝

[@inthekitchen8842]

Thank you so much! Sure beats the cold cookie sheets😉. Sometimes the things we need the most, are the simplest things to make. Blessings!

[@gayle1055]

Lori, what an awesome idea. A great way NOT to loose your pieces and keep them organized. ❤gayle

[@beckyezra1]

Lori, you are an inspiration for a better and fun life. bless. thank you for sharing your talent with the world to make it a better place.

[@jimcandeeabraham9817]

Absolutely love these. Happen to be using mine right now. Thank you Lori!

[@pattik2046]

Thanks, Lori, for all your fantastic ideas!

[@marianmalone9523]

What a great idea! Thank you Lori for this tutorial.

[@LisaJustStitched]

Lori you are so fabulous! I love your ideas, your products and your heart!

[@marybeckworth4132]

I love this! Wonderful hints and lessons. Very unselfish of you, Ms. Lori!

[@sylviahowes]

I came across your tutorial for the design boards on FQS about a year ago and made a bunch for my sisters and mom who are quilters - they love them! I had some small pieces of foam core board leftover and made small ones to use with my mini squares. You've created a great way to stay organized - thanks a bunch Lori!

[@jaynegreen6279]

Lori thank you for sharing your sewing room organization tips. Very helpful and inspiring!

[@darlenesmith2524]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial with us all. You are a wonderful designer love all your designs. Take care.

[@perkyperkins7768]

These were life changers in my piecing. I made several of them a few years ago after watching a fat quarter shop video. I am inspired to make the littlest one for stitching. I appreciate your channel and look forward to it each week.

[@lizreynolds4554]

Lori, thank you for sharing this with us. I am a new quilter and this is going to really help me not mix up pieces. I had to tear out a few mistakes in my last blocks. Lol.😅😊❤🎉🧵🪡✂️

[@sleeplessforwaytoolong]

Lori, thank you so much for the tutorial. I just whipped a 7 inch bitty board following your instructions and it looks superb! Such generous spirit!

[@quilteatime]

Oh my goodness! These boards are game changers! I watched this video when it first came out and just got around to getting some foam board. Now I wish I'd paid attention to this fabulous idea from Lori years ago! After just a week using these boards I can't imagine quilting a project without them. Thank you Lori!

[@shelley_quilts]

Lori ... thank you so much for sharing this tutorial!!! I am very cramped for space in my small sewing room (actually in my small home everywhere) ... I am so grateful for this tutorial, I am sure that I will make several of these!!! Thank you again!!!

[@1tinac]

I am loving all of your tutorials and your brilliant ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@renitagarrett8672]

Thank you so much for sharing how to design the boards and everything else. You make it look so easy.

[@terribishop5313]

This is genius! They work so well! Thank you Lori!

[@MsMazzariti]

WOW...so many helpful hints here. Than You Lori.

[@stitchquilt23ish]

Thank you Lori I love your design boards use them all the time

[@cherylnewell9806]

Can't wait to make these design board, great idea. Your so creative, your mind just keeps going huh

[@liletteautrey8481]

Thank you for sharing , I was looking for a way to do it until I met you on you tube. I really appreciate your tutorial you are so explicit and easy to follow. Not all the time I can comment because I watch you from my TV which is a much bigger picture.

[@catemaclean9579]

Thanks for showing us how to make something that you sell. You are awesome Lori!!! Thank you!~

[@cookingwithelise]

I love and appreciate all of your wonderful tips, Lori, thank you!

[@lizmckay5812]

Thank you for sharing this! I have always run in to mixing up my blocks when I go from my design wall to my machine or iron. Sooooo appreciate you sharing this!

[@janetpaulsen195]

I just found your channel!!!! I’m so excited. Thank you for this tutorial on make😁 a design board. That’s so kind of you to show us and not just push your sales. 🎈🎈🎈

[@Arteyra]

Awesome idea! 😍😍😍

[@donnajohnston8818]

Thank you for this tutorial! I'm going out to get the foam core board today . These will make great gifts for my sewing friends. And for me, too!!!

[@DotJFreel]

I've been using one for a long time. I love it! I also love that you have now taught me how to make them myself. I agree about making it cute. Thank you so much!

[@joym1218]

I'm starting today to make them. I think they would make great Christmas presents for my quilting friends. :)

[@cindiejensen3555]

I’ll be your stitching friend! What a great idea!!!!

[@scrapfaireknits2772]

OK, made two very small ones last night as practice... time to make a big one :) Thank you so much!

[@maegrosskopf8596]

Your videos are so happy and bright. Love your nails!