SEW WITH ME | Starting a New Liberty Quilt

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[@avkgma]

It's so pretty! It looks like a stained glass window when you hold it up.

[@ElskeKeeton-fd3ky]

Your quilt is going to be absolutely magnificent!

[@tracycharalambous5223]

Hi Rachel thanks for another lovely podcast. Here's a tip for your half square triangles where you only need to sew one line of stitching but are left with a sizeable triangle of waste. Sew on the line as per pattern instructions then sew another line half an inch away. Then when you cut between the stitching lines you have your block plus another smaller half square triangle block already sewn for another project 😁

[@jennywinn3230]

I was going to suggest the same. I follow another you tube quilter and she does this all the time.

[@stitchwithrachel]

I should have done this! Especially now that I have a bowl full of unsewn half squares. I've only ever done 2 at a time so I was worried I'd make them too small doing it that way but I wouldn't if i did the centre line correctly. Thank you, I know for next time 💖

[@tracycharalambous5223]

@@stitchwithrachel hind sight is a wonderful thing but you can just enjoy the beautiful quilt you're making now, for now. It's gorgeous. You must be so pleased with how it's coming along. I've bought the Alice's Wonderland sampler quilt book after watching your video & I can't wait to get to the Quilt Festival & buy some liberty fabric to get started. I also bought the scant quarter inch ruler too to help with my seam allowance. My blocks usually come out a bit smaller than they're supposed to. Hopefully this will help. Love your channel. Helping each other out is what it's all about. ❤️

[@ElleLizzyMay]

What a great idea! I will definitely try this.

[@gracepatane9384]

Yes! That was going to be my suggestion too!! Great minds think alike!!😉

[@joycesmith1270]

This will be such a beautiful quilt.

[@rfinnie1]

Your quilt is so beautiful. I love your choice of fabrics!

[@alisonhollins3896]

Hi Rachel, I've just found your channel and what a wonderful breath of fresh air you are. I follow Alice on social media, so i have seen the adverts for this sew a long and thought it may be too much to start now with all the other bits us sewers always seem to have on the go. Thank you so much for sharing this journey is indeed an exquisite quilt. No wonder you look at it, so dreamy eyed 😊 I made a Liberty Quilting Fabric quilt last month for my dear friends 60th using the Wonky Star Block. Im so thrilled with it. It's just a lap quilt for her evenings under the stars, when she's sat outside her campervan Dave! 😂 I hope the love sewn into it keeps her cosy, safe and secure. Thanks once again, and good luck. Alison ❤❤xx

[@stitchwithrachel]

Hi Alison, Thank you for a lovely comment and I am so glad that you are enjoying my videos. Its so special to make a quilt for someone else, they definitely feel the love and comfort from it 💕

[@ingridtinsley4141]

Hi Rachel 👋 thus is Ingrid from Canada 🇨🇦 Thank you so much for sharing your sewing with us, I am really enjoying watching your quilt come together. The fabrics are so beautiful 😍 and you are so lucky to have access to all of those precious fabrics. Take care and can't wait to see the rest 😊

[@mvswaaij]

The white fabric is beautiful !

[@angelparker5652]

Your quilt is looking amazing!

[@judithhope8970]

This is beautiful, lovely fabrics too.

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you! 😊

[@Deb1Gilmore]

Hello my UK friend😊 That's just beautiful ! You are doing a fantastic job on the quilt. You have sold me on the sew a long. A little birdie told me you have pins in the post. Be well and until next time, keep stitching!

[@stitchwithrachel]

How did you know I needed pins! ❤️ thank you are watching xx

[@annerickerby2396]

Hi Rachel, thank you for sharing your sewing journey, I love your quilt it is so beautiful. I love all all the beautiful things you make you really inspire me thank you.🪡🥰

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you, I am glad to inspire you 💖

[@marionmathews9852]

There were so many aspects of this video that I enjoyed. First of all, your quilt is already looking incredible, and I want to make one! I got as much enjoyment as you from looking at the progress on your design board…..I want one of those too. Doing the flying geese as your leaders and Enders is pure genius. I can’t wait to see this finished. I’m excited for you!

[@conniejoperkins2181]

Beautiful quilt!

[@nbc911]

I love the leaders and enders project at the same time Your pottery bowl is really cute roo

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

Rachael, thanks for bringing us along for the making of this beautiful quilt. Love to watch you work and hear your little life stories.❤

[@stitchwithrachel]

You are so welcome!

[@donagail]

Wow! Looks amazing!! ❤

[@user-fs5vi6if8i]

Beautiful quilt!❤

[@suepopoff3159]

I do get distracted so easily! I have started the Alice wonderland sampler, now I want to start this quilt as well! I also often cut wrong, so I always buy extra fabric, any leftovers go into my stash! I try and try and still things at times don’t work out, but in the end it all comes together into something beautiful! Thanks again for you delightful video and bubbly personality!🇨🇦

[@elainecoull7237]

I am loving watching this quilt come together. Such beautiful fabric choices. Can't wait to see more of it develop. You are such a joy to watch and listen to. ❤

[@barbalbers8920]

Oh my, that is going to be a phenomenal quilt! Its so beautiful already! It's so sweet to see you enjoying your handiwork. Thanks for taking us along ❤

[@stitchwithrachel]

Your are welcome, thank you for watching ❤️

[@gracepatane9384]

The quilt center looks so beautiful!! You have such a good eye for color! You finished quilt is going to be fabulous!!! Keep up the good work!

[@pattiecoxey]

If you rotary cut the hst's after they are sewn you can take the "waste" right back to the machine and sew them before they get messy and you will have a smaller hst at the ready for next time. The quilt turned out beautiful. I love Liberty😍

[@gizellabucknell]

I really do enjoy watching all your videos you are amazing ❤

[@stitchwithrachel]

@@gizellabucknell you are too kind! Thank you 💖

[@scottydog6539]

A beautiful sewing area. Natural light. Wonderful

[@Sewmena918]

I’m late watching this, but what a beautiful quilt this is turning out to be. I love how you tackle these complicated patterns. I think you need to change your channel name to Super Hero Quilter. 😊❤

[@susanjackson1616]

Beautiful work ❤

[@Heywoah73]

I truly enjoy your videos, thank you! ❤

[@stitchwithrachel]

Glad you like them! 💕

[@menienewman971]

Rachel enjoyed your session from AC sew along. Unfortunately I haven't had the time (at the moment) to start any new projects. Watching from Australia means a few very late nights if I choose to watch live. Its great through to have lifetime access to watch at anytime. Love the way you have chosen to may your own video/tutorial from some of the sew along projects. The block on your design board is fab. You mentioned your attending to FoQ. I have planned a trip to UK this year for the FoQ and cant wait. Be great to pump into you. Love the bowl your made. Look forward to the next instalment. Happy Sewing

[@stitchwithrachel]

That would be awesome to see you at the foq! I hope you keep lots of luggage space free for all your goodies 💖

[@Quiltfull]

Your quilt is beautiful! It looks luminous when you hold it up. I love how you choose things you love and just go for it. One tip- I’ve found it easier to sew both sides of the HST while chai piecing before cutting since then you don’t have the fidgety bias edges to deal with.

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

The clover thread cutter is great it has a dial from 1-12 that when the blade gets dull you turn it to the next number so you use the whole blade. I like to sew a second seam on my HSTs before I cut them so I don’t stretch the bias seam before I get around to sewing them. For blocks like a snowball or square in a square sew just on the corner side of the line rather than right on the line to account for the thread and fold in the fabric. It really helps. I got that tip from Donna Jordan of Jordan fabrics. With scraps you have to decide what the smallest size you’ll actually use is. I donate my too small scraps to the local primary school for craft. Your quilt looks great so far

[@stitchwithrachel]

That sounds like a very handy thread cutter indeed! Thank you for watching and your handy tips!

[@marialinder1295]

Great work love it

[@jacquelineknox1977]

The quilt is looking so very pretty Rachel. I will look forward to seeing it all come together. The fabrics are so pretty. xx

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you, I've really enjoyed putting it together ❤️

[@kellijones8903]

When I first glanced at the pattern it didn’t initially grab me but watching you has completely changed that. I love it so much. You definitely captured the beauty of it in the video. Stunning. And you are delightful!

[@stitchwithrachel]

Aww thank you! Yeah sometimes with the liberty prints, it can look a little busy in photos but when you see close ups, you can see all the details

[@sheilamiller1002]

I know someone else has mentioned the tip. When you have chain pieced your half square triangles, sew them all again a half inch away from the previous sewing line and cut between the two. Then you will have perfect bonus smaller half square triangles to use on another project. I love your videos. Thankyou

[@marywoolley-nb7ct]

I am so enjoying your progress with this quilt. Each border feels like a step forward and it is looking beautiful. I think that I must live fairly near you as I’m from Redditch. Hope to see you at FOQ 😊

[@dollysadlak5242]

Its beautiful ❤

[@juliejealous632]

That's going to be a beautiful quilt Rachel. I love Liberty fabric too, I had just prepared one for hand quilting before we had our "heatwave" I don't think I would have managed to sit underneath a quilt this past week! Obviously I have had to start another while I wait so I am doing Bring me Sunshine by Sue Daley. I'm using some Liberty and some of my gorgeous fabrics from Rose Garden Patchwork ❤ I look forward to seeing you progress with this quilt. Happy sewing! 🪡🧵

[@Auntie7024]

Rachel, your quilt is going to be beautiful! The fabrics are lovely. ❤

[@jackiefoster8866]

Hi Rachel Omg so beautiful, can't wait to see it finished. You're so inspiring. Thank you

[@jeanbrooks1617]

Look at you go !! Wanted to thank you for introducing me to Alice Caroline and Liberty. I just got my first order sooo I have in my hands Liberty! Wow is it nice. Got the strips and samples as well a some fat quarters, like you said you do. Love them all. Thank you again. You are a joy to watch. Jean Colorado USA

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Oh my word, I do the same thing setting up my sewing room using my ironing board. Seems like you cannot have enough surfaces when you need them. This is such a pretty design! Looking forward to seeing the finished piece.

[@stitchwithrachel]

I used to use a small folding table, and then I suddenly realised the ironing board would be so much better! It's very handy!

[@Roxanne-xx9nv]

Every time I see one of your videos pop up, I smile. You are such a sweet, down to earth young woman. I love everything you make. Keep up the good work.

[@stitchwithrachel]

Aww thank you for such a lovely comment

[@rosemcgregor-yx3en]

love this video. thanks so much for taking us through the make along :)

[@sharonwilson6783]

What a beautiful quilt. Looks amazing

[@Shazdog123]

Love this! Thank you so much for taking us along. Can’t wait to see the rest of it. X

[@elfeneule103]

I don't know if someone else answered this, but the print you are looking for is from the 2023 Summer Garden colletion and is called Robin's allotment 🙂

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

I could watch this kind of video for hours and hours. It’s so nice to relax and do some crafting while watching you making this beautiful quilt.

[@stitchwithrachel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@linbourne8731]

For those of you asking about Leaders and Enders there is a KZbin video by the Simple Quilter titled 'Eight reasons to use Leaders and Enders'

[@whatmandymadenext8120]

Love a piano note border

[@stitchwithrachel]

Me too, and I'll be so glad that it was made in advance when I come to that part 🤣

[@brookemcgillivray180]

What beautiful fabric. Your quilt is lovely!

[@ird645]

Your Liberty quilt is so beautiful. I love the fabrics. We've just recently gotten Liberty quilting cotton in the US, I haven't sewn the tana lawn yet. Looking forward to the next video.

[@gaynormulryne2476]

Hi Rachel, joining you for the first time !! Really loving your work. I wonder if you would take a bit of advice from someone who took needlework OLevel 45 years ago !!! 😂 If you press your seems open before pressing to the side they will look much sharper and it helps accuracy too. Just be careful not to stretch fabric when seam is on the bias. Plonk iron down straight rather than pushing it across seam to prevent stretching. I rarely offer advice unless asked but your work is so good I have risked offending you to make it even better. Happy sewing ! Xx

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you, I honestly appreciate your advice 💕

[@lynettegilmour1620]

I'm in NSW Australia and I just love your videos. You are such a lovely, down to earth person. I am really interested in all your videos but this one especially shows how far ahead you seem to have come with your quilting. It's a beautiful quilt and I plan to make it. Thank you so much 💓

[@CindyOgilvie]

It is lovely when the interim process is as enjoyable as the finished. Lovely!

[@stitchwithrachel]

It really is!

[@marty9011]

This quilt is going to be fabulous. I love the fabrics, all colours & patterns that I like. I am an EPP girl so am in awe of your machine piecing, even with the little slip-ups.

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Beautiful quilt thank you for sharing. The other blocks are called hour-glass blocks here in the USA. I have been watching you for sometime. God bless you and your family have a blessed day.

[@KD-fn5xi]

Hello from Carol in Canada , this quilt is almost like a stained glass window , truly beautiful and I just love it 🥰

[@lucy7b]

I have a stash of Tana Lawn, great quilt ❤❤❤.

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

I think the fabric you love is liberty Robins Allotment Organic tana Lawn Cotton. I googled it !

[@jojomontgomery7119]

This is so beautiful! I love it. Yours is going to be an heirloom. Good job😊

[@goldenfd475]

When I have a pattern that only makes one "half square triangle" I still sew a line parallel and then cut which leaves me with a tiny half square triangle that can be used in a future project an gets round sewing those tiny triangles later.

[@sofaquilterin]

A wonderful new project 😍! Thank you for sharing, Rachel. And I hope you managed to finish the birthday present for your mum 😘. Greetings from Germany, Andrea

[@yvonnegregory6728]

Your work is so beautiful! You are such a pleasant young lady. I was watching your New Liberty Quilt video. Do you know if the pattern is available in TX?

[@janehargreaves3867]

What a lovely quilt it is going to be well done you are such an inspiration ❤️

[@dweb9409]

Absolutely beautiful. I really enjoy how much you love the colours and material. Watching from Canada.

[@hilarypearson3842]

Lovely quilt Rachel I am jealous I am doing the sampler Alice Caroline quilt and finding it challenging, have you done any more of this quilt.

[@peterlilley6836]

Rachael I got her book today and used my grass from grace and forgot. Her name sorry yes it was suckseddful I backed them in brick pattern yes I’m pleased as punch luv teresa

[@GiselaSuski]

Love watching your process - the quilt will be beautiful

[@judyzeigler3980]

The quilt is so beautiful already.

[@tamlynjordan6159]

Tamlyn from Colorado: I love your videos, your style, and all the tips provided. I'm going to look for this quilt and get started. Great job.

[@renestovall9226]

You are a joy to watch and listen to😊

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you 💖

[@christinewilson8069]

Loved going through the process with you thankyou it is looking beautiful

[@tristadav]

It's a lovely project Rachel!

[@genevaharner780]

You're doing great. It is beautiful.

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheHawkeyeQuilter]

When sewing your HSTs, have you ever tried sewing a 2nd line 1/4" away from the 1st sew line THEN cutting between the two sewing lines so that you end up with your main HST and a mini HST all sewn together (vs. 2 separate triangles pinned together to put into your stash)?

[@amelia13131]

I loved this vlog! Great to see your process, and what a lovely quilt 😊

[@stitchwithrachel]

It's going to be so beautiful when it's finished!

[@klwmadeit]

Another great video, thank you! I have never been a liberty print fan, but I think you are converting me!….your projects are beautiful 😊

[@stitchwithrachel]

Glad you enjoyed the video and sorry to get you into such expensive fabric 🙈

[@bramwell7831]

Hi Rachel, Thanks for the video, you have inspired me to give this ago.

[@m0ther0ne]

It’s a lovely quilt. Do you know when they will release the pattern to non-festival attendees?

[@kareng4551]

It’s beautiful 😊

[@janemorris5762]

Very inspiring 😍

[@GGSews]

Gorgeous! I am dying to know where to get those fabrics you have in your ender/leader basket??

[@maxineiles6806]

❤

[@katiajardine9363]

Hi Rachel! I’ve been following you for a while ever since your junk journal days and love your journey into sewing. You have inspired me to do a few projects now including the temperature quilt and now I can’t wait to do this quilt! Quick question, did you buy the 50 tana lawn fabric bundle from Alice Caroline to make this? As it’s nearly a hundred pounds I’m wondering if it’s worth the investment or if there’s a cheaper way to go about it? Thanks in advance xx

[@fairyglade4861]

Hello Rachel, can you explain what leaders and enders are please?

[@melanieoxley6775]

What’s a leader and ender?

[@linbourne8731]

These are little squares on fabric that you start and finish your stitching row with, especially usefully when chain piecing or sewing small pieces of fabric. The leader stops your project fabric getting pulled down into the stitch plate and chewed up. Assume enders help as you can Sew past the end of your project. Hope this makes some sort of sense. There is bound to be a tutorial on KZbin somewhere that explains it better 😊

[@melanieoxley6775]

@@linbourne8731 thank you for explaining

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

What do you mean by beginners and enders please? I thought they were scraps of material that you put thru before and after sewing to ensure no messy cottons on your project?

[@stitchwithrachel]

Instead of using a scrap of fabric, you can use another block, usually a simple block 💖

[@peterlilley6836]

Rachel what marker are you useingluv teresa

[@booomanchu]

What is the fabric line ypu are making for the other quilt? They are kind of pastel/neon? Did you say they were Japanese? I love how your sampler is coming along. Thank you for sharing.

[@stitchwithrachel]

Those are from a company called antiquefabricpinks on etsy, they're are based in japan but if you are in the UK then rose garden patchwork will be stocking them soon ❤️

[@booomanchu]

@@stitchwithrachel Thank You. I'm in the US. I've been looking for that fabric for years after seeing it featured in some nursery quilts. Thank you for responding! I love this sampler and can't wait for your next installment

[@Angela-ur8hp]

Hi. Love your quilt and videos. You have 20% discount for Missouri Star for spending over $50. Do you know how much the import tax would be on an order of $50??

[@stitchwithrachel]

Hi Angela, I dont believe you pay any customs/tax charges to recieve goods under the value of £139 into the UK.. but im not 100% sure!.. please check gov.uk site xx

[@Angela-ur8hp]

Thank you

[@DianneIllsley]

Is it ok to mix quilting cotton and Lauren, Di❤

[@stitchwithrachel]

Yeah definitely, that is what the author of the book has done aswell.

[@DianneIllsley]

@@stitchwithrachel thank you Rachel, love your quilt, since being ill, I struggle with big quilts so decided to concentrate on smaller projects epp and bags. Lv Di 😍❤️

[@suepopoff3159]

Hello, is any one out there having a problem with the Alice in wonderland quilt sampler patterns?🇨🇦

[@stitchwithrachel]

Good morning, what problems are you having? Have you seen the pattern amendments? I have a separate video on that

[@nathd5]

Such a shame the pattern is only part of the sew along at present! Regretfully it’s out of my budget, and I’m really only interested in the single pattern.

[@stitchwithrachel]

I know it is a shame, I think the pattern will be released individually in the future 💖

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Is the pattern free?

[@nadineduerksen6556]

Are you okay? I see an Ouchy under your chin. I hope it gets better soon.

[@annelloyd5166]

Wow wow it lovely and fabrics good work 😊❤✂️💯🪡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🧵🌹💐🌟🥳

[@lynettegilmour1620]

I'm in NSW Australia and I just love your videos. You are such a lovely, down to earth person. I am really interested in all your videos but this one especially shows how far ahead you seem to have come with your quilting. It's a beautiful quilt and I plan to make it. Thank you so much 💓

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you, my confidence on the machine has really grown these last couple of months 💖