Manx Quilting - starting a new adventure with an old technique!

[@kathyvanduzee7687]

This is one of my sewing dreams come true!

[@artyfartyannie]

It is a lovely easy-going technique, no real measuring, tearing instead of cutting and just a simple running stitch throughout - it is indeed a dream of a technique and I love that we can easily work the same way as the Manx women from so many years ago :)

[@cheryll8236]

OMGosh...another rabbit hole for me ! Thanks so much for sharing. This looks to be so much fun! Hmmm...seems there is some sort of hand/sewing craft for several letters of the alphabet LOL A-applique, with so many different methods, different art quilting methods, kawandi, slow stitching crafts, the list goes on and on. We are so lucky to have the joys of our fabric hobbies. Happy Stitching!

[@artyfartyannie]

ah yes I reckon you could go through the whole alphabet, as long as we allow cross stitch for X! :)

[@mafish7962]

Annie, noooooooo 😂not another stitching obsession!!! I neeeeed this one in my life now!!! Laura ❤❤❤

[@artyfartyannie]

Right?! hehehe sorry Laura :)

[@bernadettesjones9142]

I just learned about this and I can not wait to try this. Thank you for your upbeat personality thru these days of horrific war

[@grandmajane2593]

I did not know about this technique. Thank you for showing it.

[@artyfartyannie]

You're so welcome, thank you for watching - I was the same, I couldn't believe I'd not heard of this technique before, it appeals to me for so many reasons, must do some more soon :)

[@mistikomakes]

I really like this technique. I imagine that since quilting developed by people all over the world who made use of whatever they had, there are many localized approaches. I especially love that the quilter’s hand is used for measuring

[@artyfartyannie]

Yes exactly, same situation all over the world and people found different ways to make the very most out of what they had. It's lovely that at last we're starting to think that way again, maybe not so much out of necessity these days. Yes I love that the quilter's hand was used to measure, making the proportions unique to her.

[@mafish7962]

@@artyfartyannie I wonder if the local ladies could tell at a glance who made which quilt? Fascinating! ❤️

[@juststartingover2735]

Thank you for providing a quick view from start to finish! Looks fun!

[@annettejohnston8653]

I have made a few Manx blocks and agree they are just too much fun. I think they'd make a lovely summer quilt. Thanks for your lovely video. I'll pass it on. Have a lovely day

[@artyfartyannie]

Thank you Annette, that's very kind of you :)

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Yay!! I love it!! So glad I was able to give you more creative inspo on something I saw and absolutely loved! I can't wait to start mine. I can only start this once my other 2 projects are finished...

[@artyfartyannie]

I'm so glad you did Lisa, I can't believe I'd never seen this before, it's definitely going to be my current obsession for a while :)

[@Westernwilson]

Only two UFO's???!!!

[@suebrown3194]

You could have called your channel "Annie's Rabbit Holes." 😁 I've heard of Manx Quilts but haven't seen any examples or tried the technique. I enjoyed being able to see the process. I wouldn't take your block apart though. Consider it a liberated Manx block, like a liberated log cabin.

[@artyfartyannie]

hehe yes you're right Sue - it's lovely to be able to share my rabbit-holing with other people, makes it even more fun! Just need a couple of clones or an extra few hours in the day :) One thing I'll never be short of is ideas, there is just so much inspiration out there. I did take it apart in the end, made four more last night, probably will take them apart as well as not happy with the arrangement of colours. I asked some of my stitching buddies in the Discord group for advice and they came up trumps, so I'm starting again today - watch this space, I'll crack it eventually :)

[@sharontabor7718]

A new name for something that has been in existence for hundreds of years. I grew up with this type of quilting - in the southern US. My grandmothers back many generations used this method of scrap quilting.

[@artyfartyannie]

Ah no, it's not a new name, Manx quilting is also hundreds of years old, but this specific method was used on the Isle of Man. The result is a bit like log cabin isn't it, but I like that none of the seams show because it's folded back in that way, also that there is no ruler needed, as the quilter uses her hands and fingers as measuring units. I think every country and culture has its particular way of quilting with recycled fabrics, I also love Kawandi as practiced by the Siddi people and the Japanese boro technique :)

[@jangodfrey9994]

Loved your video

[@artyfartyannie]

Glad you enjoyed it Jan, thanks for watching! :)

[@Westernwilson]

Brilliant! I have been searching out quilting methods that do not require electricity/sewing machine/lots of gear to use on trips ie kawandi quilting. This is perfect as well!

[@artyfartyannie]

Glad it was helpful! I love Kawandi too, for the same reasons. Please do share your creations with us in our free Discord community or the FB group, links here - linktr.ee/artyfartyannie

[@lornaking1825]

Great new technique thanks for sharing x

[@artistgrly]

That is really cool. And it can be a mobile project that can go with you if need be. I can't wait to see your finished piece. Stay safe. Hugs ❤

[@artyfartyannie]

Thank you, yes I'm so glad to discover this method, I love these kinds of projects and it's great to find a way to showcase those gorgeous fabrics from Sue :)

[@marybarratt2649]

Thank you for this. Enjoyed the process and new to me.

[@artyfartyannie]

Glad you enjoyed it Mary - I did too, and the history of it is so interesting too :)

[@margaretWestminster]

That was very interesting it came out beautiful, will you be doing a continuation of this lovely work. Thank you ❤

[@artyfartyannie]

Thank you so much Margaret, I did do some more and turned the squares into a fabric flow journal - I showed it as part of this catch-up video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4G8g5yPrJqqh80si=07wJd5ZYjCePKWyD - the manx quilting bit starts at about 15 mins in. Thank you for your lovely comment :)

[@jcristi321]

Oh Annie! Another “new” thing? Just what I need. 😂 Can’t wait to watch this! Jan ❤

[@artyfartyannie]

hehe I know - beware, there's another one on the way in a couple of days too! :) My head won't stop working for a minute, sometimes I almost wish it would settle down a bit but where would be the fun in that eh?! :)

[@kamahskreations1260]

Love this quilting, I’ll have a go, when I can find an hour.

[@artyfartyannie]

Thank you, I'm so glad you like it and I hope you'll be able to make time to have a go :)

[@beckybrown553]

Another excellent piece of work.

[@artyfartyannie]

Thank you Becky! :)

[@kathyallen8323]

Very interesting technique. Never heard of it. I love hand stitching too.

[@artyfartyannie]

HI Kathy, yes it really is, I was amazed I hadn't heard of it either, suits me down to the ground and appeals to me for so many reasons - the fact that it's all hand-stitched, no equipment needed except a needle and scissors, it uses scraps and I can easily take it anywhere. Perfect! :)

[@kathyallen8323]

@@artyfartyannie Yes!!!

[@debbiestewart6691]

I love this ❤

[@artyfartyannie]

Thank you Debbie, me too, I think for me it's the way you don't have to use a ruler or a straight edge and none of your stitching shows, it's so simpler and so clever, I couldn't believe I'd not seen it before now :)

[@lindaclark710]

I like this technique! It's very similar to paper piecing which I have done before, but without the fuss of patterns and paper. Thanks for a new rabbit hole! I'm still working on my scrappy string quilt!😄 I can't keep up with you!!

[@artyfartyannie]

Hi Linda, thanks for watching, yes that's what I love most about it, no fuss = no stress for me! hehe I can't keep up with myself either, I now have four projects on the go, several more in the pipeline, and that's just the stitching ones! :)

[@bettyyve4914]

Ohhh interesting. Never heard of this. I’ll have to give this a try.

[@artyfartyannie]

Neither had I! I'm really enjoying it, the method is so easy-going, I need to work on how to arrange the colours though, but I'll get there! :)

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

I love this and will definitely try it. Thank you 💕

[@artyfartyannie]

You’re welcome Elizabeth and thank you for watching 😊 It's very easygoing, and shows off the fabrics really nicely I think. I'm struggling a bit with how to arrange the colours, got some advice from some of the stitchers in our Discord, so I'll give it another go today - should be back to show you how it went in a couple of days!

[@Craftylisa69]

So excited to try this too 🎉👏🏼❤️

[@artyfartyannie]

Hi Lisa, I'm so glad it appeals to you as well, I think it will be my new obsession for a while at least, it's very user-friendly and so pretty. Already thinking of different versions I want to try :)

[@user-cl7ef5kn9g]

I like the look of this craft so many things I want to try these days. I'm still waiting for my pin kit from Tori. Thank you for showing us how to get started 🙂

[@artyfartyannie]

Ah yes, Diane I think we're all the same - so much inspiration, so little time! Ah you're gonna love your Tori pin kit, mine was so cute, haven't actually started it yet but looking forward to it! :)

[@elizabethroe9655]

Your tutorial was great! Very clear instructions. I had read about Manx quilting years ago, soon after I had learned hand piecing. However the instructions weren’t as clear, and I couldn’t quite figure it out. I may give it another go one day-lol

[@artyfartyannie]

Thank you so much Elizabeth - the tutorial I was following was a huge help. Once you get started, it gets much clearer! :)

[@suebartlett1509]

I love it Annie! I have some of those fabrics on hols with me, so will make a start very soon! Love GS x

[@paulalister80]

Looks very interesting, thanks for the video.

[@artyfartyannie]

Thanks for watching Paula, yes interesting history and fun technique, easygoing, low tech and uses scraps, right up my alley! :)

[@rhondagunderm4862]

Looks like fun. Something new for me to try😊

[@artyfartyannie]

Always happy to bring you a new rabbit hole Rhonda! Your wotnot will come in very handy when you start on this! :)

[@jcristi321]

I love folded piecing. And I didn’t realize log cabins started with a red block to represent the hearth. ❤ so obvious! I have only made wonky log cabins with scraps. I’m too ADHD to follow a color pattern and complete an entire quilt top. 😂 That little block you made would be perfect to make a rice bag. It’s a cube, 4 squares with bottom and the top is closed with a drawstring through a loop or grommets. I can find some links if you want to check it out. Thanks again for your inspiration! ❤ Jan, still here in Oklahoma.

[@artyfartyannie]

oooh yes please, that's a great idea, thank you Jan! :)

[@lisastephens9703]

Thx...never heard of either. Nice.youtube waynesville NC USA 🇺🇸 veteran

[@artyfartyannie]

Yes it's a really fun technique, I couldn't believe I'd not heard of it. Ended up turning my pieces into the cover for a fabric flow journal ( I think I showed that in a slow-stitching catch-up video a week or so after this one probably). Thanks for watching Lisa :)

[@mareimontalvo2725]

I have heard of it, but have never tried it....yet.😂

[@artyfartyannie]

ah well you're going to have to try it now Marei, even if it's just the once. I made four more squares that evening, then unpicked them cos I still had the balanced of lights and darks wrong - probably helps if you have experience of log cabin quilting, which I don''t. Planning to do them again tonight, watch this space :)

[@mareimontalvo2725]

@@artyfartyannie I've been quilting since 1970 so I do have *some* experience with the Log Cabin block. 🙂 You'll get it. Light, light, dark, dark. Always light on the sane 2 sides; always dark on the other 2.

[@Iamlynie1]

Will you stop showing us new things to try 🤣🤣❤️❤️

[@artyfartyannie]

hehehe sorry Lynie - you're just as bad though, your channel is full of inspiring ideas to try :)

[@Iamlynie1]

@@artyfartyannie 😁 I guess we are a right pair. I've been experimenting with the paper and slow stitching, then it will be this 😁❤️

[@shonamalone914]

Has anyone ever thought of using dryer softener sheets as backing material for slow stitching projects?

[@artyfartyannie]

Hi Shona - yes, I've definitely seen people using dryer sheets as a backing material, for both slow-stitching and machine-stitched projects. It's a great idea - if I had a tumble dryer, I would definitely be saving the dryer sheets! Thanks for watching :)

[@shonamalone914]

​@@artyfartyannieThank you for sharing your process video and creativity. Have a great day. ❤

[@ellafouser8674]

What size is the center of half square?

[@artyfartyannie]

Hi Ella - it's called the "hearth" square, representing the hearth which would have been seen as the warm heart of the home. As with all the measurements, it depends on the size of your own hand, the sides of this central square should be the length of your middle finger. Hope that helps :)

[@katieb2931]

T'eh yindysagh!

[@artyfartyannie]

Gura mie ayd! :)

[@maryward6693]

Love the technique but takes to long to get to the point