SEW WITH ME | Starting a New Liberty Quilt

[@FranBenedict-r2y]

Absolutely beautiful! So enjoying your videos ! Your lovely personality just adds so much to your videos as well !

[@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!!😉

[@lisareynolds5973]

This is the most beautiful quilt ! It does show up well ! I love it!

[@nikkijones4978]

Thanks for your chatty videos 😊 Maybe try using a scant 1/4” seam and ….. sew the flying geese/ half square blocks together with the points uppermost under your needle so you know exactly where the points will be 🙂

[@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 ❤️

[@HazelSmith-y4l]

Hi Rachel. OMG the quilt is just beautiful and you're doing such an amazing job. Never worry about background noises...life happens! ❤

[@robynnedorion3900]

So pretty! I love spending time. Very calming.

[@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

[@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

[@KD-fn5xi]

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

[@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!

[@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!🇨🇦

[@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 💕

[@CazkiwiNZ]

If you put a little 3M Command hook on your little square up ruler, it will be easier to hold AND keep your fingers safely out of the way (you can get some tiny clear ones and/or keep it slight off the middle so you can still use your middle line-up markings)… PLUS if you put some template grippy dots on the back of the square ruler, it won’t shift around either 🤗🤗🤗 I’ve done that with most of my small 2-5” square rulers and find it helpful 🤗

[@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

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@dweb9409]

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

[@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. ❤

[@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! 🪡🧵

[@jackiefoster8866]

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

[@Auntie7024]

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

[@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'

[@joywingfield708]

A pleasure to watch your videos. Loved the idea of working on the flying geese as leaders and enders. Something to keep in mind! Gorgeous quilt.

[@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. 😊❤

[@scottydog6539]

A beautiful sewing area. Natural light. Wonderful

[@avkgma]

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

[@sharonwilson6783]

What a beautiful quilt. Looks amazing

[@juliesfarmhouse6096]

Hello Rachel~~ It's a really pretty quilt~ 🥰 I learned to quilt on my own by reading a book. There is a lot to learn from your channel~ Thank you~~🤗

[@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!

[@Shazdog123]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@annelloyd5166]

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

[@rosemcgregor-yx3en]

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

[@melariejohnson9795]

Lovely fabric. When you hold it up by your big window, it looks like stained glass. Beautiful.

[@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.

[@constanceholbrook9859]

I just love your videos. I’ve learned so much. I appreciate your honesty when you make mistakes. Your voice is very calming. I too start many projects at a time. Watching from Michigan in the US.

[@brookemcgillivray180]

What beautiful fabric. Your quilt is lovely!

[@a_bee_busy]

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

[@josiehanley9906]

Hi Rachael Your quilt is gorgeous Love all the colours you have chosen. I also have just found your channel and look forward to seeing many more ❤cheers from Australia

[@stitchwithrachel]

Welcome to the channel ❤️

[@marialinder1295]

You are amazing!♥️

[@CindyOgilvie]

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

[@stitchwithrachel]

It really is!

[@jojomontgomery7119]

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

[@dianesanford5609]

Rachel, before cutting off the waste triangle, move out a little and sew another line to secure the long side of the triangle. Then cut between the two lines of stitching. That will secure the edge of the triangle to use it again. No stretching out of shape.

[@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 💖

[@SheilaY]

I absolutely love this quilt. I just recently found your channel and am so heartbroken that they no longer offer this kit.

[@meganwnek9007]

they do! I am late too but you can still sign up for the sew along festival and you get the pattern through there plus a bunch of other patterns!

[@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.

[@nbc911]

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

[@ElskeKeeton-fd3ky]

Your quilt is going to be absolutely magnificent!

[@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.

[@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😍

[@janehargreaves3867]

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

[@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.

[@tristadav]

It's a lovely project Rachel!

[@GGSews]

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

[@rfinnie1]

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

[@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 😊

[@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 🤣

[@angelparker5652]

Your quilt is looking amazing!

[@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 💖

[@genevaharner780]

You're doing great. It is beautiful.

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you! 😊

[@christinewilson8069]

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

[@judyzeigler3980]

The quilt is so beautiful already.

[@mvswaaij]

The white fabric is beautiful !

[@LynnH-l9d]

Beautiful quilt!❤

[@lucy7b]

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

[@donagail]

Wow! Looks amazing!! ❤

[@lorainer9988]

This quilt is gorgeous

[@renestovall9226]

You are a joy to watch and listen to😊

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you 💖

[@conniejoperkins2181]

Beautiful quilt!

[@amandawhite6953]

Stunning ❤

[@robynnedorion3900]

Sometimes I will make 2 seams 1/2 apart. Presto! Two HST one smaller but perfect

[@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 💖

[@gizellabucknell]

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

[@stitchwithrachel]

@@gizellabucknell you are too kind! Thank you 💖

[@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!

[@joycesmith1270]

This will be such a beautiful quilt.

[@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!

[@judithhope8970]

This is beautiful, lovely fabrics too.

[@stitchwithrachel]

Thank you! 😊

[@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 💕

[@bramwell7831]

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

[@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 🙈

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

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

[@susanjackson1616]

Beautiful work ❤

[@GiselaSuski]

Love watching your process - the quilt will be beautiful

[@Heywoah73]

I truly enjoy your videos, thank you! ❤

[@stitchwithrachel]

Glad you like them! 💕

[@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.

[@dollysadlak5242]

Its beautiful ❤

[@janemorris5762]

Very inspiring 😍

[@marialinder1295]

Great work love it

[@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.

[@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?

[@kareng4551]

It’s beautiful 😊

[@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)?

[@m0ther0ne]

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

[@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