Soup Bowl Cozy Tutorial

[@deannaeberts8849]

Thanks for not having music in background during your tutorial. So easy to hear and understand you.

[@WendyJHaney]

😄 You're welcome! That sounds like a really bad idea to have background music!! 😂 Thanks for watching!!

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

Yours is the first tutorial to address the fact that they need to be sewn together so they don’t look like heck after washing. Thanks 😊

[@WendyJHaney]

😂 yeah me!!! Yeah, that would be ugly if they weren't sew together. Thanks so much for watching and letting me know how helpful it was!!

[@dcwatashi]

What videos have you been watching just about every single video I have ever seen in the last five years Has you sew them together so they don’t come apart.

[@WendyJHaney]

Please be polite

[@dcwatashi]

@@WendyJHaney there’s nothing rude about my question my goodness

[@WendyJHaney]

Sorry, sarcasm is hard to read in text. 😜🤪

[@rosemarymonty5399]

Very well explained. I haven’t made these for about 10 years so I was looking for a refresher and your video was very explicit. Thank you.

[@WendyJHaney]

So glad u found it helpful! You're very welcome.

[@patriciamcgarr3183]

I love the concise thorough instructions. I make a lot of bowl cozies so buy wrap in zap by the bolt. My pellon wrap and zap recommends soaking batting and cotton in hot water for 20 min. Then patting dry (roll in towel) and hand dry to preshrink before cutting. I also use up my jelly roll scraps and sew strips to the size square I need. You could then quilt in the ditch your mini quilt sandwich. Other ideas for free motion quilting would to match theme of fabric such as spider web for Halloween. Fall leaves for fall, snow flakes, candy canes, flowers hearts. Endless possibilities.

[@WendyJHaney]

Patricia - thank you so much for the additional information and ideas! I also have a bolt of the Zap! Thanks for watching!

[@lesa6399]

Great ideas, Patricia! 😊

[@ritastoppenhagen8477]

I have made these cozies but your method is so much better. Plus, I like your sense of humor and your voice inflections which I find humorous. Probably because I do the same thing. Thank you and have a wonderful year!

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you Rita!! 😂 Made my Friday. So glad they were helpful and glad you are enjoying my videos. Another one will be out soon this morning - finally!!! Take Care and thanks for watching!

[@teriharden1755]

I've been making so much trouble making cozies and this video was a game changer. Was very precise and not rushed. Thank you so much!!!

[@WendyJHaney]

I'm sooo glad!! Thank you so much for letting me know. Hopefully you're on your way to be happy making them. 😍 Thanks for watching!!

[@stitcherscottage]

OMG…..the best video. I watched a lot of cozy videos and yours is by far the most comprehensive and easy to follow. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

[@WendyJHaney]

Awww!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad to hear it was easy to follow. I'm really enjoying this and your words make me want to keep going!!! 😍

[@lueg3]

It is explained so easy. Great video I have never found a better video Thank you Lue

[@WendyJHaney]

@@lueg3 Thank you!!

[@BobbieBTexas]

Thank you. I love these, because of thickness for sewing I cut my batting 1/2” less . Works great now

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome!! Great idea! Thanks for watching.

[@genafuscaldo1121]

Sweet Wendy, I an VERY New to sewing.. and out of all the tutorials on KZbin, Yours are the easiest to follow, Please never stop ❤

[@WendyJHaney]

Awww, thank you so much!!! I'm so glad you found me too, and that you're finding them helpful. ❤️ Thank you so much for watching.

[@teresamcneal512]

In all the videos I’ve seen on the bowl Cozey’s. I’ve never known that you’re supposed to top stitch across that X and put the pieces together. That’s a great idea. Thank you for your great tutorial.

[@WendyJHaney]

You're so very welcome!! Glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Thanks for watching. 😍

[@karawitcher1326]

I Love your very thorough tutorial on bowl cozy's 🥣. I do the darts differently by folding them in half & measuring the 2" to 1" on the top & sides..It works out exactly the same..You're a great teacher. Thank You

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you so much, glad you're enjoying them! Yep, that's a different way to do the darts with the same results. If it works, go with it is my motto!!

[@57ncis6491]

I enjoyed your honest and funny and down-to-earth little comments and you're very thorough directions...loved your video... I'm making a bowl cozy for my nephew and your directions came in very handy... Thank you so much... Looking forward to more 💞💞

[@WendyJHaney]

Yay for both of us!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. I appreciate your commenting and watching. I now need to go make another one as my husband discovered they are handy. 😉

[@chickad5820]

I love your teaching skills and doing a project different ways. This also helps skill building with small projects. Takes the fear out if one is new to sewing and quilting

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you, so nice to hear that! Appreciate you watching and letting me know. Enjoy!!

[@Melodypodrasky]

Excellent tutorial! This is the best I’ve seen! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy making them! 😊

[@darnellchapman1464]

Thanks.Did sewing all my life from age twelve and I am still learning. Keep up your good work.Love it all

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you so much! I'm really loving this, and like you, have sewn since I was very young, like 7!! And I'm still learning too. Take care and thanks for watching. 😍

[@paulamader5655]

I love how you explain everything. You remind me of my Jr High school home economics teacher. ❤

[@WendyJHaney]

Wow, thank you!😍 thanks for watching, and glad you enjoyed it.

[@Pip7-px3wq]

Love that you immediately talked about 100% cotton & Wrap N Zap, well done 🤩

[@WendyJHaney]

Thanks, and thanks for watching

[@suewatanabe2878]

I have watched so many bowl cozy tutorials. Yours is the first one that has actually sewn the to pieces together, so they don't come apart when you wash them. I figured to do that 18 months ago, but I do it in the dart seams. I will definitely try your way on the next 10 I'm going to make! Your instructions are very clear! I love how you mark the darts (by making the 4 dart template!) And will make a template also! Thank you!!!

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you found it helpful. The template was a great idea from my friend Pat. Thanks for watching!

[@brendaromero4376]

❤you’re the best instructor ever. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@WendyJHaney]

Wow! That's quite the compliment. Thanks so much and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!

[@cindycarnes6441]

We use these so much! Had them 10 years. Crazy what we take for granted.

[@WendyJHaney]

😆You are right there, and once I discovered them I'm like "wow, these are awesome!"

[@Marlenemaise72-cc2dt]

Finally, i can sew these without being afraid ❤❤❤❤❤Thank you❤❤❤

[@WendyJHaney]

YAY!!! That makes me so happy to hear!! 😍 Have fun with them!

[@loraprice8288]

I finally got my template made. It took me watching numerous times. Thank you for sharing how to make the template.

[@WendyJHaney]

You are so welcome!

[@scottydog6539]

Very well done video. Thank you. You are so enjoyable.

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.😍

[@irenegifford127]

Love the way you demonstrate, I am a visual learner so found this easy, especially with the comments as well.

[@WendyJHaney]

I'm so happy to hear this!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@donnarichey144]

I watched how many video's on bowl cozy's and I think I understand yours so much better. Thank you so much.

[@WendyJHaney]

😍 That warms my heart!! Thank you so much and I'm so glad you found it helpful. Thanks so much for letting me know.

[@donnarichey144]

@@WendyJHaney Wendy I do all you said and never get notified. We used to until you tube changed things. I have to go find them and I never see you. I will punch in your name and see what I find. Thank you. You are so kind.

[@WendyJHaney]

@@donnarichey144 Well dog-gone-it! I hate it when they change things. :-( I'll see if I can find out any information on the change and what they recommend you do. My guess would be to unsubscribe and subscribe again and confirm the notification is set to all. But, I get it... they change things and some times they just screw it up and it stops working. 😞

[@donnarichey144]

@@WendyJHaney No it doesn't help, it seems the ones doing the videos have to have notify under there video. Those are the ones I get in my email others I do not. Maybe the pay for that, I don't know.

[@WendyJHaney]

I'll check my settings and see if they added something I wasn't aware of. Thanks for the update!

[@petmomful2260]

This is a great tutorial, thank you. I want to make these all year, and give them out to my family next Xmas just for fun!

[@WendyJHaney]

Smart! Start early... I should learn to do that. ;-) I'll admit, having never used one before, I do like them!! Thanks for watching and enjoy!!

[@rehanahussain9759]

Thank you for giving such details on how to make a cozy bowl I really enjoyed the video

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching.

[@BobbiBartscht]

I learned from your video but I also enjoyed watching and listenng to you. Thanks.

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you Bobbi! 💜 appreciate you watching.

[@charlottec6587]

Best cozy tutorial! Thank you 🙏

[@WendyJHaney]

Wow, thank you! Thanks so much for watching.

[@maureendowney9093]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial! You are a terrific teacher!

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you soo much, and you're very welcome!! So nice to hear that you've found them helpful.

[@Mymusicfmw33]

Great tutorial!! Agree with other person-much better attaching top and bottom/bottom top together! I have placemats that are not attached front and back to each other and after the laundry. Well, it’s kind of a mess that I have to really press out very well to make them presentable. Thanks again glad I found you.

[@WendyJHaney]

Thanks for watching and so glad you found this helpful. 😍

[@robinmcmahon9493]

Great advice! I know some kids that would love these! :)

[@WendyJHaney]

So glad you enjoyed it! I have heard kids love them! Especially if they each get their own special one.

[@marymccarty4725]

Wonderful tutorial. I’m on my way to the store! Thank you. Mary

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you, and so glad you found it helpful!! Enjoy and hope you find some fun fabric.

[@marlenelarkin4194]

Love your instructions and your sense of humour thanks for the tips

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and glad u enjoyed it.

[@stormyg1945]

Glad you mentioned squaring up your pieces. I have made many cozies, but never learned to square up. Thanks!

[@WendyJHaney]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching, I'm glad you learned something new.

[@amypuno8038]

I prefer your method of making the darts. saves time. thanks for sharing. watching from Manila.

[@WendyJHaney]

I'm so glad you found that helpful, and thank you so much for watching!!

[@MichaelKellyMusic]

Loved your video on bowl cozies. I needed a refresher. I will definitely watch your channel!

[@WendyJHaney]

Glad it helped with your refreshing. 💜

[@judeneufeld8826]

Your a wonderful teacher, Thank you!

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you, so sweet of you to say!! 😍 Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed it and for watching.

[@meatdog]

I can't wait to make this. I guess I've lived under a rock, because this is the first I've seen these thanks

[@WendyJHaney]

😄Believe me, I'd never heard of them either, and had never made one until I did this video. But dang, they sure come in handy!! Going to make me a few more so I can toss them in the washer and still have one to use.

[@marnieandersen2807]

A great video!!! Explained very well! Thank you!

[@WendyJHaney]

Glad it was helpful and thanks so much for watching!

[@carlarybicki9227]

I have the same Corelle lighthouse dishes. Also I use four layers of nice thick cotton flannel.. It's plenty thick enough, works wonderes, and is 100% cotton. (I bought flannel by the bolt for a quilt, and these I use are the leftover fabric). In addition, I make two shorter x's instead of covering the firist stitches. I sew them to the edges. It makes a very pretty star pattern.

[@WendyJHaney]

Great idea! I can't quite envision the star pattern. Can u send me an image?

[@carlarybicki9227]

@@WendyJHaney it is an x from corner. Add an x going in between the first x. Second one is from center of each side.

[@WendyJHaney]

@@carlarybicki9227 Thanks! That helped!

[@carolynmills513]

First time watching. 2:00 min in and know i am subscribing. You have adorable dimples, btw.

[@WendyJHaney]

😊😂 I don't know what to say!! 😎

[@carolynmills513]

@Wendy J Haney just thank you will work. Your dimples remind me of my son, but he has a beard that covers his up mostly. Have a wonderful 2023.

[@carolynmills513]

Can you use cotton flannel? I have 5 or 6 random blocks from a Christmas quilt I was "going" to make. Thought they might be nice as outside with flannel in inside.

[@WendyJHaney]

@@carolynmills513 As long as it's cotton thread and 100% cotton fabric, even if flannel, you should be fine.

[@WendyJHaney]

@@carolynmills513 😂 I remember as a kid my dimples were often commented on.

[@alicemcclure4504]

Thank you for your great idea for a bowl cozy. I plan to make some.

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome!! Thanks so much for commenting and watching it. Have fun!

[@connierodenburg129]

Excellent video! You've answered all of my questions! Thank You!

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome and I'm so glad you found it helpful!!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

[@user-22-]

All that work... I’ll keep using my potholder 😆. Maybe I’ll try one sometime but I’d like rounded corners. Thanks🧡

[@WendyJHaney]

😂 I hear you! I never had one until I made this video... but will have to admit, pretty handy for my bowl of oatmeal each morning.

[@user-22-]

@@WendyJHaney ok... it’s next in my list. Lol (so many things I’d like to make & not enough time! 🤦🏻‍♀️)

[@WendyJHaney]

oh yeah, I can sure relate to that!!! I was packing up my quilt factory... OMG, the number of kits I have to do!!! 😎

[@aliciavanrijn5839]

I was just thinking it would be great to have these. I love soup! And it is soup season!

[@WendyJHaney]

That it is! I'll have to admit, never had one before I made this... but they are pretty dang handy to have around! Enjoy!!

[@lyndahamilton8808]

Great video, Wendy! I trim the batting out of the dart to reduce the bulk.

[@WendyJHaney]

Thanks so much for watching and providing that great tip!

[@doneldalang3811]

Wendy loved your turtorial on making bowl cosy very informative thank you so much 👌

[@WendyJHaney]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and letting me know how much you enjoyed it.

[@sueshelton5186]

Great video - can I ask what machine you have?

[@WendyJHaney]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I can 100% tell you that it was Baby Lock machine. It could have been my Symphony or a Solaris 2. 😁

[@WendyJHaney]

@sueshelton5186 - this morning I went back and watched the video again to see if I could tell what machine I was using. I did!!! I was using my Baby Lock Solaris 2, as it has the electronic walk foot (LOVE IT!!!!!). Love that machine in general.

[@rosihancock4]

Can you help me get the correct size darts for an 8 inch 10 inch and 12 inch bowl Cozy?

[@WendyJHaney]

If you purchase the Bowl Cozy Pattern here ($1.99) it will have the information you need. courses.wendyjhaney.com/bowlcozypattern Thanks so much for watching!

[@barbarabenzaia1318]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. It was very informative and entertaining - love your personality! 😊

[@WendyJHaney]

Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed, and I appreciate you watching and letting me know.

[@carynmulder1809]

What kind of marking pen were you using

[@WendyJHaney]

A frixion gel pen. Check the description of the video, and in there are links to the products that I was using.

[@joanmcguire8236]

Great approach regarding the half inch allowance and trimming. However, I am having a lot of thickness inconsistencies with Wrap&Zap. This causes some of my seams to be extra thick and difficult. Any way to deal with this?

[@WendyJHaney]

Wow, that's a bummer. The only suggestion I have might be to be particular about the section of the Wrap&Zap that you use to try and get as much of a consistent layer as you can. Or at least where the seams will be.

[@lesa6399]

No wonder your cozies look better than mine! ☺️

[@WendyJHaney]

😂 and why is that Lesa?

[@marilynkoelling2395]

Can I use Insul bright instead of cotton batting in my bowl cozy?

[@WendyJHaney]

No. Insul Bright is not a 100% cotton batting, it is polyester. Thanks for watching!!

[@deniselawrence7491]

Your template idea is Great! So no Save option on the video I have to write it all down and hope I can find it again.

[@WendyJHaney]

Glad u like it!! Hmmm... Interesting on the knot ability to save to a playlist. I'm assuming that it's what you meant. We will be checking that out and trying to fix it. Thanks for letting me know

[@WendyJHaney]

Kevin just confirmed that you can save this to a playlist. I keep a playlist of things that I want to save. So create a playlist of my videos. 😁

[@cvan1075]

I use a piece of low tacky painter’s tape to mark my stitching line across corner to corner. Stitch to one side and lift the tape and reposition the tape to the other cross corner. The cotton sticks to the tape the first time but won’t distort the batting if you prefer to stitch batting on top. I do because the fluff stays away from feed dogs. That batting can ruin a nice walking foot with fluff.

[@WendyJHaney]

Great idea!!! Yeah, keep that batting away from your feed dogs for sure!! Thanks for watching!

[@vickeymarcum9934]

You have the best video and explain everything well I have not made any bowl cozy, but you make it look easy. I am a little unsure about the dart . Thank you.

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful, and I'm sure you'll do fine on the darts. Thanks for watching!!

[@pattishelton3169]

Thanks for this tutorial it’s so informative. I’m going to help my Grandaughter make these for Christmas gifts. I didn’t quite understand the stronger needles you mentioned we might need can you send the number and brand please? Thank you!

[@WendyJHaney]

What fun! I've often thought of these for Christmas gifts too, but never get started soon enough!! 😩 Microtex needles. Pretty sure a 70/10

[@verylighthopper3113]

Haha, wow! What a great idea!!

[@WendyJHaney]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@rhondag2926]

Thanks, I'll be trying this for some gifts for Christmas 🌲

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome, and yes, a great idea. Fun to use fabrics that resonate with the receiver. 🙂 I love those kinds of gifts. Thanks for watching!

[@njhoxsey]

I tried a cozy, but sewing edges was very hard, my needle (90/14) wouldn’t go through the layers especially over the darts. Can you tell my what’s the problem?

[@WendyJHaney]

Try a Microtex and see how that works. Also make sure to have a fresh, sharp needle in your machine. Thanks for watching!

[@annwashabaugh4574]

Thank You so much for your video! Just found your video. I have made these bowl cozies. I use the wrap n zap. However they seem so thick! I made a set for my daughter using the double wrap n zap, she thought way too thick also. So the next set I made with single wrap n zap. Seemed to be ok fine. Just wondering what your thoughts might be. I can kinda imagine what you'll say..Whatever do you, not that big of a deal..LOL

[@WendyJHaney]

😂 think you got me figured out already Ann! If you mostly use them for things that are cold, or you aren't heating up in the microwave so they're super hot, I would guess one layer would be just fine. ❤️ And you said you tried it, and it worked well, so there you have it. All is good!

[@roy.h.barrett]

Pretty cool. Thank you Wendy.

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome!

[@laurahook7509]

Fabulous tutorial. When doing other sizes, do you make the darts the same size?

[@WendyJHaney]

You might have to play it by ear a little bit. I would think if you got a lot larger you'd probably need them a tad bigger, and if you go a lot smaller, a tad smaller. They shouldn't need to be adjusted too much. Thanks for watching!

[@teriharden1755]

What pens are you using to mark the material?

[@WendyJHaney]

Without going back and watching, I'm not sure what I was using. But generally speaking I use three kinds: 1. A Pilot Frixion Ball pen (comes off when you iron it) - I'm guessing this is what I was using. 2. A sewline mechnical chalk pencil 3. a good old fashioned mechanical pencil.

[@50smokey5ifty]

This is a very thorough video. Thank you. I have an "orange" thang for the corners. Its actually an orange peeler lol

[@WendyJHaney]

😂 love it!!! I know just what you're talking about. Thanks for watching!

[@deborahkember7094]

Hi I hope you are still answering messages.. I followed your I structions to the letter but the bowl cozy turned out too small.the only thing I did different was I used the quilting wadding..the thick fluffy one but I separated it into half so it wouldn't be so bulky but still it's too small..can you help? When I say too small I mean from 10inch down to 5 inch

[@WendyJHaney]

WOW, ok something is seriously off. I can't imagine the batting made the difference. I'm unsure of what quilting wadding is. Feel free to send me an email with pictures.

[@rachelmiller495]

Wondering if wool fabric would work?. I bought some remnant fabrics from a wool factory in VT. But it could be cotton flannel too. Would anyone know?

[@WendyJHaney]

Hoping someone else has an answer. I couldn't say.

[@JeanneFry-i9e]

Do you have a casrole cozey

[@WendyJHaney]

I"m sorry I don't. But I'll add that to my list of videos to make. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@raynahicks7689]

as you can probably tell when it comes to sewing I have no confidence love to do it but it causes great anxiety lol. now for second question I thought I saw on here how to measure the 11 inch template. I know you go to 5.5 but is it still 3/4 of an inch in each direction? no matter how big you make it still go half way across and then 1 1/2 inches down?

[@WendyJHaney]

No worries - let me go back and watch the video and make sure I'm giving you the right answer for your question Rayna. I'm assuming you are asking about measuring down for the darts, correct?

[@WendyJHaney]

Rayna, re-watch the chapter on darts (in the description there are links that can take you directly to the section on darts (00:15:30 min mark), where I go over the math for a 10" square. In there I'm going an inch on either side of the half-way point for the dart, which should still be fine for an 11" square, and then I'm going down 2". That should all be good for an 11" template too. Take care & thanks for watching.

[@barbarawebster8818]

Thank you your the best

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome, so glad u liked it!!

[@laurelabraham195]

Good Video. Was was the name of the needle you recommended?

[@WendyJHaney]

Microtex

[@ZeldaSews]

Wrap n Zap. I never heard of this so this is great! I just did a video on a bowl cozy, not to be used in the microwave, but to hold keys. I marked on the wrong side at first too!😅😅😅

[@WendyJHaney]

😆 So glad you learned about Wrap n Zap, and what a great idea to use a bowl cozy for!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@ZeldaSews]

@@WendyJHaney Yes, ma'am! I love you if you stop by my channel and say hi, I'm trying to reach a goal of 1K this year, of people who love to sew.

[@WendyJHaney]

I'll check it out!

[@ZeldaSews]

@@WendyJHaney Thank you!

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome!

[@raynahicks7689]

I love your instructions it is something I can actually follow, but I cannot seam to sew a straight seam! help.

[@WendyJHaney]

Glad the instructions make sense to you. I work hard to ensure they do. Appreciate your kind words. 😍 I'll add it to my video ideas....more help on sewing a straight seam. Thanks for asking.

[@juditheggleston7189]

How much do you sell them for.I am making two for a friend and have no idea what is the going price for them.Please help

[@WendyJHaney]

I don't sell them. If you send me an email I can connect you with a friend that does and you can chat prices. Hope that works.

[@victoriamurphy3771]

What size needle do you use? I see Microtex has various sizes. Thanks

[@WendyJHaney]

I'll admit, I'm not 100% sure as I'm not in front of my machine (at a quilt retreat) at home. I'm guessing I used a medium size, not the finer one. Sorry I couldn't be more precise. 🙁

[@mahalaxmipurohit4912]

V easy to make ,thank u

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome, glad u found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@kwilliams3162]

I have made a ton of bowl cozies and broke some needles I cut my batting shorter than the fabric bout a half inch that works for me I like the idea of using a walking foot haven’t seen that before

[@WendyJHaney]

We each find what works for us. 🙂 And if you have enough stitches in the quilting, the batting should still place in place well. Breaking a needle stinks!

[@cvan1075]

I can’t “walk” my computerized sewing machine needle through the thick corners so I use my vintage mechanical machine for this project.

[@rachelmiller495]

😊

[@lucilledaub5991]

Great cozy lessons.

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@kjmav10135]

Wouldn’t fabric glue or spray adhesives leave residue? And I just made twenty of these without a walking foot for making the Xes in the fabric-to-batting squares. It worked fine. But I forgot all about my walking foot! I’ll really need it for the next steps! I think I’m going to switch to my walking foot for sewing the two fabric and batting squares together, and then doing top stitching around the bowl cozy edges.

[@WendyJHaney]

I'm assuming I mentioned the glue/spray adhesive when it comes to quilting. I agree... I prefer NOT to use it, others recommend the spray adhesive and lot iit. Yea, no need for a walking foot!! All depends on your machine as to whether it's a struggle with all the layers or not. You do what works for you!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@julieanderson2428]

Your an awesome teacher

[@WendyJHaney]

awww... Thank you so much! 😍 I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@barbjackowski2776]

Can you topstitch the edges?

[@WendyJHaney]

Yes

[@maryholloway6995]

Great tutotial!

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@collettegay1432]

I don’t understand how to change the stitch length. I have the Brother Cs6000i.

[@WendyJHaney]

Collette - See if this video helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWq0lGWQa5qBjcU

[@collettegay1432]

@@WendyJHaney I’m wanting to upgrade but not for sure which sewing machine would be the best one. I would like one that has the needle threader that is easy to use, automatic cutter, easy drop in bobbin

[@WendyJHaney]

Hopefully you have a local sewing machine dealer somewhat close that can help you out. I live out in rural MN so for me one key point was picking a machine that I had a local dealer to service the brand. I do love my Baby Lock machines, but I get it, the price point doesn't work for everyone. When I went looking for a new machine (an upgrade from a simple Singer) I started researching options online and made a list of Must Haves and Nice to Haves. Then, decide on what you are able to afford/willing to spend. Now it's time to go talk to the experts. Be honest with them and don't let them push you into a machine that is more than what you want to spend or need or is so complicated you'll become frustrated with it. Hope that helps!!

[@SparkyOne549]

I find that the fabric sticks to the batting, so it doesn’t move when sewing.

[@WendyJHaney]

Nice!

[@marianneburhans2077]

Are these reversible? If so, the next time you add/update the video, you might want to demonstrate that. Great video!

[@WendyJHaney]

Good call out... right you are! Hadn't even though about that actually.

[@BobbieBTexas]

I make mine different patterns so they are reversible.

[@gerryhorne927]

she showed it in the video.

[@Pip7-px3wq]

I wouldn’t use spray adhesive or any glue if it’s going in the microwave anyway

[@WendyJHaney]

Right! I hate spray adhesive for anything personally.

[@michellelekar3718]

Thanks for this video! Just curious - Do you soak your wrap & zap as the directions recommend? I really want to skip that step - I do always wash and iron my fabric first.

[@WendyJHaney]

My instructions on the package did not indicate I need to pre-wash it. So no, I don't. Even if you're pre wash your fabric I don't think this is a big deal.

[@jseidel70js]

I don't wash the batting or fabric and haven't had any issues with shrinkage.

[@juliebute905]

Great tip for the dart template!!!

[@WendyJHaney]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@gloriallimit4578]

Beautiful 😍

[@WendyJHaney]

Thank you! 😊

[@jackiemcclellan5377]

Just found you ,thank you so much .Very informative and you take your time to explain everything. I subscribed and will go find you on Facebook.❤

[@WendyJHaney]

Thanks Jackie! So glad you found my instructions informative. Thanks for watching

[@maureenthompson4232]

Thank you for reassuring me I can skip the spray (to me that just sounds like unnecessary chemicals and money spent). I don't have a walking foot yet so will try with a regular foot for now.

[@WendyJHaney]

Yep - hate chemicals and sprays myself!!

[@kwilliams3162]

Thank you Wendy I really enjoyed your tips on bowl cozies! What kind of sewing machine do you have? I have the Babylock Unity

[@WendyJHaney]

I have several. 🙂 I think the one I was using in the video was the Solaris 2, because I LOVE the automated walking foot on it!! That was a fairly recent purchase as I'm doing more embroidery and wanted a bigger hoop. My general sewing machine, which I've had for about 12 years is the Symphony. I LOVE my Baby Lock machines!! I have a longarm and another embroidery machine as well that are Baby Lock.

[@ruthbomback7245]

Hi Wendy, you said you use the micro needle but you didn't mention what size? would it be a #14?

[@WendyJHaney]

Based on what's sitting new to my sewing machine right now.. I'd say a 90/14. :-)

[@theresajukiewicz3092]

Thank you!

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@julieschrick4653]

Using 100% cotton.. should I be pre-washing the fabrics..

[@WendyJHaney]

Not necessary, totally up to you. With a quilt, you get a bit of a pucker, old fashioned look after it's quilted. You might not want that with your bowl cozy, so pre-washing might be what you prefer. Give both a try and see what you like after you washed them. Thanks for watching!

[@nancysmith3540]

Thank you for your tutorial on the bowl cozy. My question is, when making a 12" or larger bowl, do you increase the size of the dart? Thank you. Nancy

[@WendyJHaney]

Yes, you would. Let me get back to you on estimate of how much to increase for different sizes.

[@WendyJHaney]

OK... I haven't tested these yet, but what I think would be appropriate based on various patterns I've seen, is to keep the width of the dart the same, but go down a 1/4" more for each additional inch you add to your square. In my video I'm working with a 10" square and going down 1-3/4", so if you cut a 12" square, go down an extra 1/2" in your dart (2.25"). Hope that helps!

[@mist4926]

isnt it easier to just fold it in half then measure 1 inch from fold and 2 inches down along fold for the dart

[@WendyJHaney]

You can do what ever works best for you. 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@raquelreyes7526]

Thank you for the.Wrap’n Zap tip!!!

[@WendyJHaney]

You're welcome!!