Off Grid Quilting with Sarah from the Foot. Simple String Piecing

Join me at my cabin in the woods for some off grid quilting! I'll be piecing these fun String blocks using my hand crank sewing machine. Such a fun block to make - and uses all those leftover strips.
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[@donnadailey5062]

Thank you for sharing your time and talent. You're a lovely person, so pleasant to listen to and I especially appreciate the calm environment (no music in the background, no "hand jive" flying all over), your cabin seems like the perfect place for soul mending... and sewing!. Such a warm and inviting tutorial. Thank you again.

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Thank you so much!!

[@robinmarks5638]

How cool sewing with that machine at a cabin! I would love this! Thanks for the instruction!

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

You are so welcome!

[@VickiBowers]

Nice! I like the look of your bright/light squares! Good to know about the parchment patty papers! Here's another idea for paper: When I have a piece of paper that's been printed on one side and is blank on the back, and I don't need to keep it for my files, I put those sheets of paper in a box or drawer labeled "Blank on Back." Then, when I want to paper piece something, I mark the page on the blank side. An 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper, for instance, will trim to 8 1/2 inch square, and of course one can make them any smaller size as desired. I do love the patty paper idea, though. Also, don't worry about your hair - I think it looks just as cute as anything! Also, Wave of nostalgia over here, over your manual sewing machine! My mother wouldn't let me near her very nice, expensive electric sewing machine in a cabinet, but HER mother, my very tolerant and easygoing Grandma Susie (may she Rest In Peace) shared her lovely old treadle Singer sewing machine with me, and that's how I learned to sew when I was maybe 10 or so. What dear memories! Thank you for making these videos 💕🪡

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Thank you so much for the compliments, ideas and memories!!

[@maggiehall8066]

Always fun to find a new presenter to watch. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

[@sheilabennett3289]

I just found your channel and sunscribed right away ❤. Thank you for your videos using your old machine. I have one that was handed down through the generations. Need to get it cleaned up and running. Am looking for all the inspiration I can find on how to use it 😂 The string block you shared is beautiful

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carolmuzio7204]

I would love to find a hand crank Singer machine....😍😍❤ I learned to sew on my Mother's treadle sewing machine and I still have it so, so many years later. Love it.

[@clairebook7237]

What fun watching you off grid. I just watched your Emily's Star Foundation Sheets, I am new to PFF. great tutorial.

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jennystrahley927]

Wow! My son recently found me a Singer 66. Your string block idea will be the perfect project to see how it sews. Thanks! Love your little cabin ❤

[@alananderson4145]

OMG I have been stringing for years !!!! But never on paper let alone patty paper what an idea !!! I am also very good about saving my scraps !!! Love love to reuse them !!! When someone has a scrap project I light up like a X-Mas tree just to see what they are doing with their scraps !!!! I also have a cabin !!! I crochet or knit when up there !!! Thank you for sharing and caring !!!! Oh yeah just love your sewing machine !!! Soooo cute !!!🙌🏼👍🏿👏🏿👊❌⭕️🎈❣️🙏🏻😇😎😍💝🥰💖

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Well thank you!! I love spending time in the quiet and I love to crochet as well.

[@JennyCoyle-op6fw]

Thanks for sharing your special space & some quilting tips! It looks awesome! Love the music!

[@KW3908]

My grandmother made all of my dresses on a treadle Singer when I was a child. She didn't have an electric machine until the 60's. Wish I had the space for one!

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Aren’t those sweet memories the best!

[@KW3908]

Yes. It wasn't a hand crank but you reminded me of it. All those old machines were workhorses! I'm refurbishing a Singer like the featherweights from 1923. They were built to last! Have fun

[@brenda121143]

Same for my mom. I learned to sew on a treadle

[@juanelleschwarzwalder880]

Amazing! Love it

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Glad you like it!

[@user-nu5rs7nn8l]

HI it is Paul from the foot :) Just wanted to say hi. And that quilt is looking amazing. cheerful and fun.

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Hey Paul!! Hope you are well!!

[@user-rr4my2gn3h]

Loved the video and the paper-pieced block! Ahhh, cabin life.

[@willowhilldesigns7]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Love your little cabin and the block tutorial! I’ll definitely be making some of these blocks. Thank you for sharing!

[@sandybruce9092]

I, too own a hand crank sewing machine % it’s a Spartan/Singer 99. Thought I was crazy when I found it as I’m not the most coordinated person on the planet, but found out thst it’s very easy to manage! Haven’t used her for quite awhile but I think I just might start taking her to my guild sewing day! The Spartan machines never came with any kind of cover so maybe I need to make a cute one first!!!

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Spartans are wonderful. I used to have one and then sold it....wish I still had it. Keep an eye out for my next video - it's going to be about a 99k - taking it from drab to fab! Thanks for watching!

[@leannemori9688]

How do you iron off grid?

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

I just addressed that in my new video!! I use a sadiron.

[@betssteenkamp1773]

Thank you for posting on You Tube!!! I am now also following you on FB but YT is my ‘going to’ place to spend time with artists like yourself

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Wonderful!

[@BAM-jc7uy]

What also works great is pellon's SF 101 one-sided light wt Shape Flex fusible....sew on the fusible side AND do NOT press until square or triangular or other shape is covered with strips, etc. AFTER SF101 is covered then press and trim. You will find for "summer quilts" wt you will not need extra batting OR you can use a batting...BUT there will be NO messy, tedious paper-tearing you will have to do. pellon Shape-Flex ...SF 101 can be brought for sale prices by the yard or bolt.

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Great idea!!

[@beverlybrown9101]

I missed your demo at the retreat. Glad I was able to view it here.

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

Thank you.

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

You're welcome!

[@Quiltingbyfaith]

Sarah you were made for You Tube. I remember when your mom taught in the shop. Please keep making videos you are wonderful.

[@tammybidwell6303]

Love your videos Sarah. Your presentation is perfect! Keep them coming!

[@terrifaust4725]

Like your new intro! Looks lovely and peaceful there.

[@valeriewills2180]

This looks so fun. I can't wait to try it! The cottage looks amazing. Enjoy your time off grid.

[@jojorey6886]

Love the string block, love the machine. ❤

[@user-hg9zt4pp1y]

Just subscribed to ur program. You have the sweetest personality & it’s just right for KZbin.

[@user-uq4uk3od5k]

I always wanted a hand crank machine. You are lucky. But I do own several treadle so I have the love of those machines prefect stitching.

[@rebeccawallick1818]

You can always add a hand crank to an old iron machine. I had one with a bad motor and swapped it out for a crank. It sews just as lovely!

[@barbaranewman884]

Just found you and I’m sooo happy! Love your string blocks. I sew scrappy and I’m always looking for something a little different. Great video!

[@Lagertha57]

Love this 😮❤

[@nancyruth2008]

COOL!!!

[@cindybenoit3452]

Thank you. Enjoy the cabin ❤

[@savannahholt1660]

Love it ❤

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Wow. What a great idea making these blocks!!! I think I could use regular baking parchment paper. It doesn't have wax i checked. I'll cut my own squares. Thank you very much.

[@SewStitchQuiltWithMarty]

Hi! I plan to get my treadle sewing and working this summer. Loved your video. Subscribed!

[@conniegreen4337]

Instead of using any sort of foundation paper, which ends up in the landfill, I use used dryer sheets. I iron them on a very low setting before piecing. They don't add bulk like muslin foundations & you don't spend hours pulling out all those paper bits. What year is your Singer handcrank? I have an 1896 Jones(English) that was my only machine for the 3 yrs we lived the Cotswolds - 1973-'76. Sewed like a champ!

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Great idea on the dryer sheets!! I don’t know the year on my hand crank I’ll have to look that up!!

[@digitaldonna7241]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Loved the old Singer; I wonder how many Singers like this one are still inexistance? And in working condition. (newly subscribed)

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Glad you enjoyed it! I don’t know how many there are, but I do know a lot were made! There are some available on Etsy, it seems the price is going up!

[@dianemartinez1839]

Where did you get your hand crank sewing machine. I love it.

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

It was a gift from a friend, it was rough and needed a little TLC! I love it!

[@user-ge6up6md4r]

Love the quilt would you show the finished size would it have boarders

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Hello and thanks! I will show it when I finish it yes! And I may put sashing?! Still not sure!

[@sandyarnold6888]

How did you iron it without electricity? I saw an old fashioned iron on the counter❤

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

I had a sadiron on my woodstove! Not perfect, but not too bad. I realized when I was editing the video I mentioned an iron and didn't explain.

[@patriciapriest908]

Reverse half the blocks would be pretty in that quilt also, right?

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Yes!!

[@Videogal54]

What is the serial number of your machine... trying to figure out how old it is.

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Hello!! I’m home now, but I’m heading back up to the cabin this weekend. I’ll be getting the serial number and finding out! I’ll maybe do a video with more info on the machine!

[@barbaralowe2552]

How did you film this without electricity?

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Hello!! I use my iPhone, which is a battery. I have to wait until til I get home with WiFi and electricity to upload and edit the video.

[@gamk8348]

Hand crank machine is so cool! Why do you use the paper? Why not just sew the strips together???

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Great question! You can....however because of the different size/widths of strips, it can be very challenging to create a square block without some sort of foundation. But feel free to experiment!!!! There's no 'one way' to do things!!

[@alanaw27]

I was given a very old hand turn sewing machine as a child and have many happy memories of using it. Later, after serious illness, I took up patchwork ,eventually going on to teach patchwork for 25years. So many happy memories all starting from my little sewing machine.

[@evelynmartin9942]

What is foundation used for?

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Simply to add stability. You do not have to use a foundation, but I think it makes it easier to make the blocks square.

[@evelynmartin9942]

@@littlefootquiltshoppe1130 wouldn’t it be easier to use fusible interfacing instead?

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

Fusible interfacing would work wonderfully!

[@sharonpieller253]

What a waste

[@poodledoodlequilter6479]

Well aren't you a little ray of pitch black!😂

[@littlefootquiltshoppe1130]

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