Quilt In A Day? Nope...Weekend! - Start to Finish Quilt in Two Days. - NO REALLY!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

If you’re looking for a view of the whole quilt…stay to the end after The Catbird Quilts logo/aqua bumper! Apologies to everyone who tried to watch or was watching when the sound went out---hopefully the 3rd time's a charm! Thanks for being patient this morning as we worked out the technical difficulties!🤓❤

[@ddawe31635]

I was watching & it all just booted me out! LOL!

[@lynnperschke3966]

Did you use Quilters Dream Bamboo that is what I exclusively use love the lovely drape of it !

[@lynnperschke3966]

It looks lovely what a great job!

[@annerankin1191]

Phhht….I knew you would get sorted! This was such an incredible undertaking! 🎉 Congratulations to you both!

[@user-cl9eg5my1h]

Thanks for sharing the whole process for your linen nap quilt! ❤❤❤ it! Glad you found bamboo batting…it’s divine, isn’t it? The first time I used the webbing process was for an oversized queen using 6 (or was it 8?) 5” charm packs. What was I thinking?

[@TheQuiltingLunchLady]

Hi Cathy - Instead of pin basting on the floor, purchase some large mattbaord and cut it to the size of your dining room table, it may take two sheets. Use some dollar store rubber shelf liner under neath to keep it from sliding. This will save your back, save your knees and protect your table top. Highly recommend doing this. It stores easily behind a shelving unit, dresser or china cabinet when not in use. This is what I do to protect my dining room table where I both cut, sew and baste. Hope this helps you or anyone else!! Have a fabulous day and greetings from a rainy day in MN!!!!

[@rsplatt100]

Where do you find large mat board?

[@TheQuiltingLunchLady]

@@rsplatt100 I found mine at Hobby Lobby, but any art supply store, framing store, or store that has a framing department like Joann’s or Michael’s will have Matt board available for purchase. Just ask the framing department if there is none on display.

[@rsplatt100]

@@TheQuiltingLunchLady thank you. Rainy day here in Minnesota today

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

I’m astounded she doesn’t have a craft table such as what U can get at Joanne’s!! it’s what I’ve been using since getting into quilting 20+ yrs ago & w/the fold down sides, it’s great for smaller spaces.😊

[@joannadavignon1608]

Some may refer the floor. I do at times.

[@johnnaschreckhise8221]

Now, go take a good long nap and enjoy your beautiful, soft utility quilt. Even though you were exhausted, your light hearted attitude and smile through all the weary, including technological adversity was an inspiration. Keep on having a lot to say about it!

[@pamwalker7307]

Wow..I love this! You are brave to do this and film it! lol I did a Sew Can She 3 yard quilt pattern in a week, around regular life. And it about did me in. I was so happy to gift it at a special friend’s party but never again. I realized I really don’t like to sew all day and I was moving from step to step quickly and didn’t have time to savor any of it. If that’s anybody’s jam then go you, but it really helped me see my limits physically and mentally in quilting. Enjoy your nap…you deserve it!

[@lyndaevans1132]

You're right! Savouring it is so important.

[@QuiltedGarden]

Hi Cathy. Learning new things is so fun I chain piecing the whole quilt top into a quilt flag. Then I sew the rows together: Top row seams finger press down & bottom row finger press seams up as I sew. And the next row is opposite. Then I iron press whole quilt while snipping joining threads. However one does it the quilt top turns out amazing!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@rebeccahoward671]

I use shirts for memory pillows. The latest one was from a friend's deceased husband. I had enough fabric left over to make a small quilt. I am so glad I found your website

[@martast.john-anders6448]

Kudos to you for producing that gorgeous napping quilt in two days! You and Paul do an amazing job making these videos for us. I started watching this with morning coffee and had to pause halfway through so I could go off to my first ever quilting class. Now it's evening and I watched the end with a whole new appreciation of how tired you must have been at the end of two solid days. My shoulders hurt and my brain is mush after a simple beginner's class about piecing rectangles, half square triangles, and flying geese.

[@lyndaevans1132]

First ever quilting class!!! Another wonderful person joins the ranks!!!

[@martast.john-anders6448]

@@lyndaevans1132 A lifetime of garment sewing, Lynda, and I resisted the call to quilt until now LOL!

[@lyndaevans1132]

@@martast.john-anders6448 You will LOVE it!!! To me, they are so different that when I'm getting a bit frustrated with quilting, I can breathe fresh air making a blouse, and vice versa. I just love to sew! You will LOVE quilting!!!!

[@norap3963]

I completely understand the reminder to not ‘hunch’ your shoulders. I did that all the time. I have found relief by extending the table surface to the left of my sewing machine to take the weight of the quilt sandwich while I quilt. To do that I put my ironing board at the same height of my sewing table and snuggle them together. The extra surface really helps me to relax my shoulders. Give it a try and see if it works for you. Love the video❤

[@jennjennedington279]

What a good idea! I’m about to quilt my first not-baby quilt and this will help!

[@jennjennedington279]

WORLD CHANGING!! I just set up a 4 foot adjustable folding table beside the sewing table and it held the weight of this king size quilt I was binding…. Finished so fast and I’m not physically destroyed! I can’t thank you enough!!!!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Nora, for this super smart suggestion! I will do this the next time I do quilting! Cheers for creative problem-solving! 🤓❤️

[@Sylvie_M]

Paul does such a great job with the musical interludes...particularly snoring while breakfast awaits! I hope you are now napping under your lovely quilt.

[@connierivera1758]

Love your "sewing scrubs"❤ This was great watching the whole process! Thank you 🎉

[@janiewilliams5803]

Enjoyed watching! I encourage you to research using pool noodles to help do the pin basting on a table instead of on the floor. I have used that method several times with success. Your quilt is lovely!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Janie! ❤️ And thank you so much for the suggestion! I'll do that!

[@CoraWilfinger-ix6hx]

What a project! It came out beautifully, great colors, and it looks soft :) Yup quilting is slow work, from picking the colors, to deciding a pattern, and on and on, but when we're done it is a fabulous feeling!!! I do not have a long arm either and have really been trying to figure out what kind of a quilt finisher I am. Each quilt in the last year I've experimented with straight stitching and free motion. I always struggled with the free motion, but I discovered a different way to go about it and I just have to share. Its totally set me free to enjoy adding free motion as filler to my straight stitching. I watched an interview with a quilt shop owner that said she free motions with her feed dogs up! My brain just couldn't wrap my head around what she said, I went straight to my machine put my free motion foot on and gave it a try. Oh my gosh, I felt like I won the lottery. You free motion just like you would otherwise, but for me my stitches were so even, which never happened with dog feeds down no matter how much I practiced. Its made finishing my quilts so much fun to mix the straight stitching with free motion. Anyway, long winded, sorry, but I just had to share, and maybe you've already tried this :)

[@Stacy-iu6ch]

Thank you for this idea. I’m gonna try this.😊

[@CoraWilfinger-ix6hx]

I hope it works for you too!

[@SusanFariss]

I will have to try this. I also have trouble keeping my stitches even when free motion quilting on my domestic machine. ​@@CoraWilfinger-ix6hx

[@lyndaevans1132]

Oh!!! Maybe a revelation! So glad I read your comment! I'm going to try it!!!!

[@jeanmanz2234]

Great video documenting the quilt process. Enjoy your many naps under this beauty.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Jean!❤️

[@lisastewart2861]

Wow, what a marathon! At certain times you look exhausted. But you're always smiling and persevering. Beautiful!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Lisa, I put my hair up in a clip while I did the quilt sandwich, and when I took it down to go to the "next step" I looked in the mirror and was like, "oh dear." So I had to refresh hair and makeup so I didn't look TOO exhausted! 😂

[@lindafitzsimmons2526]

I can relate to looking a bit tired/worn if I attempt to finish a quilt in a short period of time…but know for a fact that you still look great ( unlike myself) when a tad exhausted.❤😊

[@sherryfaires7931]

Yay, Cathy!!! Congratulations! I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you make a Quilt in a Weekend! I have never done this and I won’t or can’t at this point, but I admire people who can! I think the colors you chose are great and very complimentary! Thanks for the tutorial and the entertainment! I hope you took a nice nap under your beautiful quilt! Keep inspiring us! I hope Paul got some rest, too!

[@LakesideQuiltmakingArts]

Wow! I hope you had another day to just rest before getting back into the pharmacy! It’s beautiful and you (and Paul) did a fabulous job!

[@janetcorder44]

Congratulations on this linen quilt ! Fantastic....beautiful...wow great job! Thank you and your Paul for sharing this with us out here. I've heard that the bamboo batting is the best and i can see now that yes will use this for my next personal quilt that i will make with my linen I've been collecting. 😸😸😸😸

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Janet! ❤️ I can't wait for you to make a linen quilt with bamboo batting--you'll want to call and thank me, I promise!

[@bomackin]

I love how the quilt cozies up and brightens up the sofa just perfectly! But it is certainly a beautiful quilt that would brighten up any spot... Thank you for sharing! And thank Paul too!!!!!

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

What a "dreamy" quilt. ❤ Now for a well deserved nap. I love the colors that make one think of a watercolor pallet. Your organization really helped the project speed along to completion. Youve learned new skills with this quilt that will be so useful in all your future projects. The linen is sooo lovely. ❤ Congratulations for meeting the challenge...its beautiful!❤❤❤

[@debbietrapp7757]

Cathy your quilt turned out beautiful looks so soft and snuggly. It was so much fun to watch you through this weekend journey, and yay that you took time for stretching and yoga for you, to make it easier to complete this process. I hope as you are reading this you are snuggled up your quilt! Get some rest this weekend! 🥰🥰🥰

[@juliaraley9563]

You go girl!!! I have made several quilt in a day, from cut to complete top. The next day I do the sandwich, quilting and binding the next. Subway tiles is what I do if I need something in a jiffy. I am so happy to watch your process/progress/journey. Thank you Kathy, Director, and Color theorist 💙💚💙

[@denisegomez755]

I’ve never done a quilt in a two days! Great job! 😍

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Well done, Cathy and Paul In completing your Quilt and videoing the whole weekend. I think you demonstrate admirably how fatiguing it is both physically and mentally and that we often underestimate how long a certain process can take. My time limits are set by my muscle groups due to a disability and I normally allow myself a month to complete a quilt for a gift. Anything less than that and I'm congratulating myself. I make mistakes if I rush it and want to enjoy the process. Rest your poor brain and body as you have to return to work now! Have a snack and a nap under your new quilt.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Maggie! ❤️ And yes, you are so right---it is physically and mentally demanding even as it "puts back in" and is so rewarding. Such a great reminder for us to PACE--and enjoy the process without rushing. It's really better that way, isn't it?

[@shannabauer]

I definitely can relate to being disabled and sewing with time limits set by muscle groups. LOL That sentence pretty much sums up my quilting life also.

[@chrisdistelrath9386]

Gorgeous. Your video is a start to many Fri AMs. I was saddened by "a lot to say with no voice" but was thrilled to hear PAUL fixed it prior toy grocery shopping. It'll be a well loved quilt I'm sure. Thanks for all your work you and Paul are the greatest.

[@vickif1419]

Great job 👍 I'm so glad you tried bamboo batting. It's been my go to for many years. Soooo soft😁

[@susannecoachingzentrum7354]

Good job! Hope you'll have a lot of cuddly naps under your quilt. ... Love that video. It makes me smile. 😊

[@Jukilou]

Beautiful!! Im so glad you kept the acid green and navy, adds more contrast and interest. So simple but so gorgeous!❤

[@beatricecollins5429]

What fun you’ve had, and now a lovely quilt to satisfy your desire. It was fun to watch and see how long it actually took to make. Thanks for sharing, and now for a good night’s sleep!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Beatrice! ❤️ I was surprised at how long each step took! Thankfully you're right--now I have a nap quilt to satisfy me!

[@staciefreeman4396]

Beautiful Cathy, congratulations to you both on the filming and step by step encouragement. Love the binding and how it complements the color scheme. I am nearly done with the wedding quilt for our son, home stretch with the binding portion. Thank you as always for your humor and willingness to keep it real and fun!

[@Cassandra-..-]

LOVE how the colors came together!!! And the way you showed it draped on the sofa really shows off the linen texture! Just so pretty. I have bamboo batting ready to go for my son’s quilt, who lives in Berkeley, CA, so good to know it’s both breathable and snuggly. Hats off for your filmed marathon - I make mistakes when I do that much at once - and for showing what really goes into a quilt, time and effort-wise. Your beautiful end result is your reward. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dianeshafer7976]

Oh Cathy its a beautiful quilt! I have never tried bamboo batting but really want to now. And i totally agree with everything you said about making the quilt all in a weekend. I did it once too and I won't do it again. And I was really hoping to see you napping under the quilt at the end! Great job, thanks for letting us watch!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Diane! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, and I definitely think you should try bamboo batting---it's SO soft!

[@shellyculver4239]

Awww such a sweet & yummy quilt!! So proud of your tenacity & I love the color choices, they all go well together.

[@ninatrusty2057]

You are delightful. I have been quilting for 30 years, and I don't believe I could complete a quilt like yours in one weekend. I am impressed. I am not a fast quilter, but I love to sew and quilt. Thanks for this video.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Nina! All we really need is love of sewing and quilting---the rest seems to work itself out!

[@BrendaBridges-r9j]

I enjoyed your warm and soothing video, a first for for me. I liked that you admitted creating a quilt is a long process and exhausting. All the other videos I have watched gave the impression it was quick and easy. I decide on my pattern,purchase the fabic.laundry it,iron it, lay it out, cut it and then it's time to sew! I make mistakes and start over which I see no others doing. So far, all my quilts are gifts which are created just for the recipients with lots of love.❤ Thank you for your honest well presented video. I feel better about my quilting.

[@margaretlyons8764]

Thank you for your time and effort. Very pretty quilt. Look forward to another time well spent! ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Margaret! ❤️

[@jodystancliff7864]

Beautiful work! You've got me wanting to make a linen quilt now. I hope you immediately took a nap with it when you were finished.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Jody! ❤️ I want you to make a linen quilt too---supposedly (you know "they say" lol) linen has amazing health benefits! 😉 And yes, I DID take a nap with it once I got it washed and dried!

[@deborahdewar232]

Well done Team Catbirds 🎉 Such a lovely quilt and boy, do I feel unproductive 😝. Always a lovely way to start a Saturday here in Oz 🇦🇺 Sending hugs and snuggles with the nap quilt ❤xoxo

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Deborah! ❤️ I have been WAY less productive this weekend so don't feel bad! 😂

[@monavance2125]

I was admiring the quilt behind h you on the wall. When it was a long shot where more quilt was visible i saw the squares and thought what a cool design. Then it was a close shot with just a few of the blocks in view and the stars popped out. WHAT!? I loved how that happened. I think maybe because you choose to use a dark “Background” fabric rather than the usual light. Well done!!❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Mona! The "Quilty Stars" quilt (by Emily Dennis of Quilty Love) is one I'm making for my husband. I'm using exclusively shirts for the stars---with most of the pieces in them coming from collars and yokes and cuffs of Denim & Flower shirts! :) And I finished the top this weekend, so I'm starting to get excited to see it come to fruition!

[@freddiehansen7324]

Great job! Such a cute quilt! I have days I just cut, some where I just sew (a lot), quilt etc. But I do like taking my time and not having to rush. I have made a whole quilt top in a day but... I found I had put some pieces backwards lol so while I was somewhat fast, I had to unpick so much and re-sew it. So, I just take my time now :)

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Freddie, I generally do just as you do: "cut day" "sew day" etc...and it works for me and keeps my pace more reasonable! I have to say I'm shocked that I didn't piece anything wrong since I was flying through it! 😳😘

[@freddiehansen7324]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts Yeah I made some mistakes because they pattern was clear as mud (maybe because i'm still new to this, maybe because it was a little "fun free" pattern - but it's all pieces and I love it, I have to make the two borders, then sandwich and quilt. it.

[@nonyabidness1623]

Love your colors and placement! The whole process you both shared with us is real, time consuming, very well done, it's work, it's art, and it is beautiful! Thank You!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Nonya! 😘 So. Much. ❤️

[@coreygilles847]

You made such a pretty quilt! It looks so comfy and cute! ❤ I am proud of you and I agree…no need to rush the process

[@theresasuttle711]

Loved, loved,loved watching this! The quilt is wonderful and I also love your choice of binding fabric. ❤❤I hope you were able to snuggle under it for a long rest day next!! I want to make this quilt soon for myself (not in a marathon but casually over a couple of weeks ((a month)) maybe). I wonder… I think I’ll watch again and write out time spent for each step! It would help in planning what to do when. I like to plan. Plans of mine rarely go as planned, lol. But a goal is good - do you know what I mean? Thank you so very much for sharing with us! 😊

[@kathleenhaywood6142]

As always, colors-perfection. Contrast- stunning. Floral binding-brilliant. So enjoy your videos.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Kathleen.❤️ You are unfailingly kind. 😊

[@jenedelwilcox6647]

Beautiful quilt. Colors and feeling of tranquility matched Lake Michigan this morning. Thanks for your videos, Cathy.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Jenedel!❤️

[@robertaa.8600]

🎉🎉🎉wonderful project!! Looking forward to seeing you display it! 😊👍

[@giselleyoung3248]

Beautiful finished quilt Cathy! You really rose to the challenge on this one. ❤ Whatever the original video sound snaffoo was, it made me giggle to watch you having "lots to say" without hearing any sound. 😂

[@shannabauer]

I actually caught the full voice version. I bet that would have been funny.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Giselle! Nothing like watching all my facial expressions and gestures and no sound! 🤦🏻‍♀️ 😂 What a mess!😱

[@BettyAnn9681]

I thought it was my laptop. Went off to shower and now it's fixed. Great quilt. I've just started collecting my linen shirts/pants so it will be a while before I attempt this, but a great pattern to use.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

LOL, Betty! I'm glad you didn't have to wait longer than the time of your shower! I can't wait for you to make a linen quilt--you're gonna love it!

[@rhondadownes207]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💚💛💙🩵🏅 beautiful quilt, Cathy!!! Well done! The rolling cart with your fabric pieces was a great idea so, now I need to get a rolling cart. Hopefully, you’ve recovered now after your marathon weekend!😅

[@jennypare9564]

Thank you taking us along for the adventure! Your nap quilt turned out beautifully! ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Jenny!

[@TheRozylass]

Adding my congrats to you for a job well done. It is a lovely, soft, cozy looking quilt. The colors are so calming! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@amybiblewski6038]

Quilting is the slowest way to make a blanket - that's why it's so great! But there is a big sense of satisfaction finishing a quick quilt! Great video.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Amy! ❤️ And yes, I agree 100%!

[@cindydriedger7797]

Bamboo batting is honestly the best … I love it (I bought a whole roll of it and I’ve never been disappointed with any quilt I’ve made with it). It’s just so pleasant to work with.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I'm already a convert! It makes me never want to use any other batting---although it's hard to beat the loft of 80/20 Quilter's Dream!

[@imogenethomas1138]

Cathy, it’s a wonderful quilt, I can’t believe how quickly you put it together! I’m a very slow quilt maker because of chronic pain.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Imogene!

[@beatrizlopez364]

Congratulations. It's a gorgeous quilt. I love the simplicity of the design, love that you used linen shirts to make, and got it done in a weekend, lovely colors. I'm inspired to do the same.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@marywoolley-nb7ct]

I used to hate doing the quilt sandwich but I watched a YT video of Rob Appell showing how to use a table or kitchen island . Having bought the clamps that he recommended I gave it a try and now I actually enjoy the process and it takes half the time 👏🏽

[@crickleybeech]

Absolutely love your quilts and seeing your make in a weekend marathon! Well done x

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@janetjohnson3795]

Whew! Looks like a hectic but fun weekend. Great job, Cathy. Idea: I turn my ironing board with small end to the right andI set my iron and pins there. That way I have more surface area to my left for ironing my quilt blocks.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Janet! And THANK YOU for the ironing board idea! Already instituted this change and it is SO helpful!

[@juliasander1680]

My quilting is always slow! When I go on retreats, I accomplish less than anyone, but I enjoy the process & do spend time making choices during the process! Great job!

[@damarisrempel9147]

I just love your jokes and giggles at your own jokes! You are my kindred spirit!! I love you videos!!!!This was a great experiment! But like you, I work yet and I love quilting enough that I want to enjoy every step of the proccess....yes some more than others... But I still enjoy them. Thank you so much for your time.❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Damaris! That means so much to me! ❤️

[@silverraven2017]

It is a perfect nap quilt! Love that you made it using only shirts.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much! ❤️ It definitely is more involved using shirts, but worth it to me. 😘

[@angelamyers1201]

What a lovely quilt! And I love a good challenge! Now you've planted a little seed in my mind...

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Angela! I think we share that love of a good challenge!

[@tinakercher8768]

I am super excited about the floral binding!

[@shannabauer]

Oh my word! I admire the tenacity and the strength it took to do a start to finish quilt in a weekend. I also really enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout the video. You have a new subscriber.

[@jeannette7243]

Me too! Subscribed!

[@shannabauer]

@@jeannette7243 Now we are subscription buddies! 😄

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh my goodness, thank you, Shanna! ❤️

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Jeannette! ❤️

[@jo-annschultz1733]

Me too! I subscribed. Great job!

[@colleenrooney7725]

It looks SOOOOOOO cozy!!!! 🎉 Great job, love your channel! 😊

[@heidithatcher-miller9512]

I love to sew and sing to Disney movies as well!! I just decided this morning to make a quilt for a bridal shower, that is one June 23rd. I will be doing a lot of singing in the next few weeks! I love the linen quilt, cannot wait to make one myself.

[@farmboyslove980]

Congratulations on a beautiful finished quilt I believe the floral binding was perfect & gives it a wonderful finish. May you have many years of restful napping underneath this quilt!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@zelphiaellerson6283]

Thank you for taking us along for this project!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Zelphia! ❤️

[@ladybugscraps1889]

Beautiful!!!! I love it! Looks so cuddly! And thats exactly how I square up my quilts....I was waiting for a shortcut. hehehe Wishing you lots of sweet warm naps!

[@silver_csmith]

This quilt looks soooooo cozy!! 🥰👏🏻 I love the colors and how it turned out. Congrats on getting it done in a weekend ❤️

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Charity, you just wouldn't even believe how soft and cozy it is!! 🥰 And thanks!

[@susanneschneider6719]

Very good color choices, even the out-of-the-box binding looks very nice! I've made a quilt with bamboo once and regretted it: after the first wash my effort in free-hand quilting with distinct patterns was no longer really visible.

[@shannabauer]

That would just stink! 😡

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, and yes it WAS out-of-the-box binding, but it's now my favorite part! ❤️ I hate that your bamboo batting stole the details of your quilting though!

[@1994henny]

Thank you Kathy, loved the video. Glad the sound kerfuffle was sorted 🙂. 🐨

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Helen! ❤️ And thanks for sticking around to watch it!

[@1994henny]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts my niece is sending me a bag of “linen bags” that her new bed linen came in… and has asked if I can turn the fabric into something. Your quilt will be perfect! I’m guessing these linen bags will all probably be a neutral tone so I’ll have some fun hunting down linen shirts at our Op Shops (thrift stores) to add some colour to the mix. Thank you for always being so inspiring and sharing your knowledge and wisdom❤️❤️

[@janislong279]

Great job. I love the binding! I am going to try making a quilt out of shirts. 😊

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh yay, Janis! I hope you enjoy quilting with shirts as much as I do! ❤️

[@bbymks5]

I LOVVVVVVVVE your quilt 😭 I love process videos and this was SO good!! It shows REAL expectations...I always feel like I'm soooooo slow, forgetting all of the smoke and mirrors that goes into editing to make everyone appear to be so fast at quilting. I used Winline bamboo batting in my last quilt, and it's my favorite batting I've used. I haven't tried wool or silk batting yet, but eventually I will.

[@emiishino5422]

I was hoping the last shot would be you UNDER the quilt! Well done.

[@patriciabryant6574]

Ha ha, me too!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Emi! And I laughed at the thought of me sleeping under my nap quilt on YT!

[@lyndaevans1132]

@@patriciabryant6574 Me too!!!!!!

[@HeikeWoolard]

Wow! Your nap quilt turned out so beautiful. I absolutely love it. These are my favorite cool colors. 🥰 I am sharing the link with my two friends that volunteer at the thrift store where I got the binding shirt from.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Heike! And a million thanks for the linen print shirt that now is my favorite binding on any quilt I've made! ❤️

[@HeikeWoolard]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts you're certainly welcome. I'm just glad it fits in so well.

[@AletaFarmer]

Loved the quilt. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Aleta! ❤️

[@szelop]

Looks yummy, comfy & soft! I often do marathon sewing & wear myself out!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you! It IS yummy, comfy and soft! Why do we wear ourselves out sewing? Because we love it so!

[@carolannpinto8034]

I love your quilt and find the look very interesting without the second corner square in each block. I admire your color choices. The video was informative and points to the fact that quilting takes a long time. I appreciate you taking on this challenge and documenting it. ; )

[@desleybartlett322]

Beautiful quilt Cathy love watching you pushing through the process when you were so tired. I have not used bamboo batting befor but will certainly use it in future. Desley🇦🇺

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Desley! You will love bamboo batting if you decide to use it!

[@rolandajones8999]

Hello I just watched this video, I congratulate you on a wonderful job, energy and presistence. Thank you for sharing this experience. I am planning one for November this year.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Rolanda! Good luck with your quilt in a weekend!

[@karin0963]

The quilt is beautiful and does look cozy. As I watched this video, I'm working on a quilt top for charity. It's for my quilt guild so we have to turn in volunteer hours So I'm trying to keep track as I go. It's amazing how long things take. I keep thinking "man, I'm slow". 🤣

[@dedrasmitherman7983]

This quilt is beautiful! It looks so snuggly, just like you wanted. It’s good to know it can be done in two days, but it’s unlikely I will try it. 😅 This pattern though, is definitely on my list now. Finally, thanks Paul for the cool videography.

[@janiceconway5542]

Not sure where you live but it would take me 10 years to collect enough linen shirts to make a quilt. I love linen myself and this quilt that you just marathoned looks so comfy!! Thanks for sharing.

[@christinahall3318]

Girl Friend!!! You rocked this BIG! I am way impressed with your skills and knowledge of quilting. You have taught me so much about the “linen process” so it is time for me to begin my quilt. I will not be doing it in a weekend or even 3 days. I will do the slow piecing. I love the quilt and yes it still reminds me of sea glass. I may make this quilt as a test quilt but using a layer cake that I really do not want to cut up. Thank you so much for sharing this journey. WOW! Sew On Sis! God’s blessings on you and your family!

[@marticote3442]

It turned out great and I love ALL the colors! Now that you’ve completed the “quilt in two days”, I don’t need to. Thanks, Cathy!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Marti! ❤️

[@gailg129]

Congratulations on completing the quilt in a weekend! Yes, making a quilt takes time and we don't realize how much time it all adds up to!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Gail! And yes, my goodness that is so true!

[@kylierigby1953]

What a fantastic quilt you created, in a weekend! Well done! ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Kylie! ❤️

[@susanlusk9584]

Congratulations! You set your goal and achieved it. Beautiful quilt!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Susan! ❤️

[@karenbrunette6314]

Another fantastic video and beautiful quilt

[@nancymathisen9707]

❤Apparently, almost everything we need to get done takes longer than expected.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Ev-er-y-thing!!! YES!

[@shannoneaster9311]

Great job and thanks for taking us along on your experiment. So glad you were able to quilt it so far apart using the bamboo. I haven’t used bamboo before. Thanks for the tip. If you find you’d like more quilting, you can add more at this point. It’s good to use a walking foot to minimize bunching however. Great job! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Shannon! I thought about adding more quilting later, but has such a great drape and is so soft and snuggly that I think I'm just gonna leave it! ❤️

[@Joyti1517]

Amazing! I wish I had your energy. The quilt came out beautiful. 👍🎊

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Joy! But I will tell you I was wiped OUT the next day, and it has taken a week for me to get rested and back to "normal!"

[@Joyti1517]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts I can understand that after doing that marathon, I would have been wiped out after 3 hours lol

[@marybeth4002]

This video was worth the wait . The quilt is beautiful - I love the linen and especially the floral binding. It's just so darn sweet. Feel proud of the hard and sometimes tedious work involved in making your nap quilt. Feeling a little guilty, but when the video wasn't ready for viewing, off I went to the thrift shop and scored 2 Flower/Denim shirts for $2.00 each. Have yourself a nice, long nap - sweet dreams :)

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Congrats on your $2 D&F shirts---they are just the best! And I'm so glad you used the time wisely (😘) while you were waiting for us to straighten out the video! ❤️

[@becunningham8850]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching your process. It turned out lovely and the binding choice is great. I hope you enjoy snuggling under your sweet quilt

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Be!

[@henriettearea9782]

Beautiful quilt, wonderful video. Thank you!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Henriette!

[@marypray9278]

Bamboo is wonderful silky and light however, it can smell weird at first until you wash your quilt! We bought a bamboo mattress and I couldn’t figure out what was smelling so weird and it was that. Also, bamboo can be pretty slippery and may require extra pins while you’re putting your layers together. Once again you are tons of fun and delight to watch, God bless

[@Christy_D]

Wow i am impressed! I have only done three small quilts so far (twin was the biggest) and I’ve learned a ton (with inspiration from just get it done) and i found this video really helpful and inspirational, so thank you!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Christy! ❤️

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

It is absolutely lovely and looking so nice and soft. Well done and thank you for sharing this project. Nap time!!!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Bedankt, Marijke!❤️

[@ladyflimflam]

The discussion of the bamboo batting makes me want to take apart my linen duvet cover and quilt it with bamboo batting.

[@shannabauer]

LOL

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

😂 Ok, no taking apart...just make a new one! 😘

[@stefflcus]

WOW, that quilt turned out so SQUARE and NICE! 😂💚 Seriously, I am so very very impressed, and the quilt looks like the embodiment of tranquility. Peacefully and simply beautiful. Now I'm gonna go stalk IG to see if I can spy the backing. Hope you got some well-deserved rest for a job well done! ...also, sammich representation ahoy.