Teaching My Dad to Make a Quilt - Quilting for Beginners - Log Cabin Block

[@SP-ue1eg]

Dear Emma - Of course I had no doubts that I would love this video with your dad, I've been looking forward to it since you posted your "which pattern" question. But I have to say that I was so happy and cheered by the whole conversation and exploration with you and your Dad. What a wonderful conversation for you to have together. What a joy to see you working and learning together. He seems like a wonderfully sweet and loving dad. Thank you both for being willing to share your quilting adventures with us all. xo

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

What a lovely comment! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that 🌸

[@periwinklestitcher]

Oh Emma - I love how your dad is already fussy cutting the little cat 🐈‍⬛ precious footage - good old dad x

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing. It’s wonderful that your Dad is interested in different hobbies. Looking forward to seeing his quilt.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlyelly]

This video came up today and it’s been one year today since I lost my dad. This warmed my heart so much because this is something he would’ve enjoyed doing with me before dementia overcame him. What a wonderful memory for you both to have and to be able to look back on. And well done dad, you did a wonderful job ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh I am so so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love 🌸

[@carlyelly]

@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox🙏🏼💙💙

[@melissacooper6891]

What a lovely video! You and your Dad are so sweet together and he’s so lucky to have you as his teacher! I hope his health has improved and he is able to continue to quilt!

[@tracyleecornish5398]

Hi Emma, I really enjoyed watching your Father and yourself working together to make the log cabin mini quilt. Your Father is a gem to learn to do that with you. Sew Lovely. Looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much! I had so much fun with him

[@deborahstreeter21]

Rustic cabins are just as beautiful as fancy ones. Great job.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you!

[@constanceklagge]

I love the fact that your dad is interested in what you do and willing to try it out. That's so awesome and he did a great job. Looking forward to seeing what he creates. He's a very talented man.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much!

[@jilllombardo2931]

Great job Dad!! Keep up the good work! You are well on you’re way! Emma-what precious memories y’all are creating together. Something to cherish forever for sure! Reminded me of my dad. (He passed right before the pandemic) he used to sew and embroider as well. It was a common thread that he, my mom and I could share together. I miss him everyday.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh I’m so sorry you lost your dad, sounds like you have some very special memories x

[@staciefreeman4396]

Great job Dad! Your 1/4 seams looked very good. I wish my Dad was still with us, cherish the memories you are making together. ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

I will do, thanks so much Stacie

[@shanegeis2696]

Love this video with your dad look forward to seeing another one with him and his progress! ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you, definitely more to come

[@kristinmorey4921]

This was such a sweet video! I'm looking forward to seeing your dad's ideas. I'm sure he will do a great job implementing them.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much!

[@cj6337]

That was lovely Emma. Thank you for sharing your time spent with your Dad teaching him to quilt. Sharing like this is more of what this world needs. Thanks for being a light.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh what a lovely thing to say! Thank you

[@gilscot100]

Such a sweet video. Thank you for sharing your Dad, what a gentleman. And to be so interested in crafts. His first block was pretty good.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much!

[@linbourne8731]

I think we can see where you get your creativity from. It's great to see your Dad is loving his crafting. 👏

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

😊 thank you, it’s funny how similar we are and this process really showed me that

[@MyHelena67]

How lovely to have your dad with the same interest as you ❤so lucky to have him, I lost my dad 4yrs ago to covid and I miss him every day , cherish every moment Emma ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh I am so so sorry to hear that. Sending you big hugs x

[@Bearstedbears]

I cannot believe how laid back your Dad was in front of the camera. A true natural. It was just so cute when he decided that he wanted the little cat to be a feature of his block and I think he made a really good job of his first block. Much better than when I first started out! Looking forward to seeing his ideas in the next “Dad” episode. X. Oh - and I loved his cross stitch too. X

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Aww thanks so much Lesley, I had so much fun doing this with him 😊🌸

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Ahh Emma that is just beautiful that your dad enjoys all you do. How wonderful

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you Kelly! I had so much fun with him

[@janiceprice7403]

How nice to see him taking interest and working with you.

[@suzisaintjames]

Fun fact: Churn dash is the paddle inside the bucket that stirs the cream into butter. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@nancyjohnson7193]

What a special and beautiful video! Thank you both for sharing this precious time with us.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Nancy

[@louettesommers8594]

I love a Log Cabin quilt. 💜 I have made more of them than I can count. I think this is my favorite video. It’s so wonderful to see you and your dad and the love and respect you have for each other.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you! This is definitely my favourite too

[@angiewarren6045]

Your dad is adorable! Tell him that all beginners have a rough start and in no time at all he’ll be cranking out beautiful quilts! Just stick with it! I think his log cabin block turned out lovely! Thanks for sharing and I hope we get to see some of his quilts when he gets them done!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

I will do! Since the video was made there’s been no stopping him!

[@shirleysherratt5378]

That was so sweet. What a lovely dad.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you

[@suekimishis4201]

Awh, Emma I love this video of your dad. Well done to him ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much Sue

[@judygiesbrecht8297]

Oh Emma, that was just so lovely to watch. Your family is a treasure. 😊

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much! I’m lucky to have them

[@lisaroper421]

That was so lovely! Thank you both for sharing ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shellilayman1943]

This video has definitely pulled at my heart strings!!! What a beautiful and wonderful video with your dad!!! Absolutely precious time spent together and I thank you for sharing your dad with us. He did a magnificent job with his first block and I do hope we get to see his next quilting adventure ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much! And I will definitely let you know what he’s been doing, he’s been super busy!

[@jennysharman9515]

Heart warming, thanks Emma and Dad. Can’t wait to see what you do together next! ❤❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

More to come! Thanks for watching!

[@louettesommers8594]

Oh honey your dad is a very handsome man. How fun to have him with you today.

[@sararempel7956]

Awe how sweet to teach your dad quilting ❤ what a great bonding time.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

It really is! I enjoyed this so much

[@aprilbuttner631]

How wonderful that your Dad wants to quilt!!! He has the most patient and inspirational teacher!!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you April 🤗

[@bluemerlinmakes]

Your dad is such a good sport, Emma 😊

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

I think so too!

[@Auntie7024]

Lovely video, Emma. How nice to have your Dad join in on your quilting journey. I think he did a fabulous job for his first time! ❤😊

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much! He’s taken to it like a duck to water and there no stopping him now!

[@munchkinheaven]

How lovely Emma, to be able to share your craft with your dad. This was such a special vlog, thank you for posting it.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching

[@craftdipper]

Aw, this was a lovely surprise, Emma! What a treat to see you and your dad chatting together and his block getting made😍 I loved that he wanted to show the little cat❤ Brilliant episode - very fun xoxoxo

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

So glad you enjoyed it! I had the best time making this video, so fun x

[@craftdipper]

@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox I bet! 😍

[@carolinepartridge668]

Oh Emma , what a lovely connection you and your Dad have . You are an excellent teacher and he is a great learner and has some interesting ideas of his own . I look forward to the next video along his quilting journey.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much Caroline x

[@DorothyLeBouthillier]

I’m enjoying learning with your dear dad. It’s so beautiful to see you together. ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thanks so much, this is definitely my most favourite video

[@jeannehoffman1060]

So nice to meet your dad! How wonderful to see him join you!

[@rosemary6844]

Aw. Love how you and your dad get along so well. What a nice man. You are blessed. Really enjoyed watching this. Can't wait for the next one...

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

I’m lucky to have him. Thanks so much for watching

[@joannedifrancesco4555]

This is such a sweet activity to do together. It makes me miss my dad. I hope you two make many things together. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Aww thank you! I’m so sorry you are missing your dad. Sending hugs

[@wildakruzinski7763]

And a new quilter and KZbin star is born! Loved watching you and your dad together, Emma. Sew precious! I can't wait to see the next installment. Happy Quilting!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much!

[@beverleyhasler1521]

Well done Dad. Fantastic first effort 👏👏

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you kindly

[@sophiakantrales1277]

It was delightful meeting your dad and seeing his creativity!❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thanks so much

[@gloriamcphail4589]

What a precious memory. And boy that's a good looking block. My first log cabin block looked like it went through a hurricane 😮 .

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh thank you!

[@jessicarabbit1164]

I just remembered that I has this to watch... Your dad did great for his first time! 🐈‍⬛

[@suzisaintjames]

Fun fact: One thing you hinted at but really say was that there are whole cloth quilts, where the quilt top and the back are both single pieces of cloth not pieced. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@maddtt1]

Oh Emma, I loved seeing you & your Dad together! He seems quite sweet & I think that he will become a great quilter! ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you! I think he will too 🌸

[@guitarman2853]

That is so beautiful that you and your dad can quilt together. You will treasure those memories!!!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Absolutely, thank you

[@kathyferrara4444]

He is too cute Emma! I love a man who can sew and craft! It is not just for us ladies! What a nice job!!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you!

[@maryjosmith1201]

Oh Emma, this brought back memories! My dad was born in 1917 and watched his mom and aunts quilt, knit and sew. Though he didnt do it himself he taught me how. He was great at seeing what I could do to make it better, just by remembering how his mom did things. My first quilt was at his suggestion (I was 16 and had lots of scraps from sewing clothes). Dad told me how his mom used old blankets and worn out clothes as batting during the depression. My dad was one of my best friends. Enjoy your dad and cherish these times with him. ❤ Loved this episode.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh what a lovely memory, thank you for sharing that with me 🤗

[@helenogorman9467]

That was really cool. It was lovely to watch. Your dad is so lovely and it really helps to hear him ask the questions that we might do if we were with you. You're not just teaching him you're teaching us too! Thank you.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it and found it useful, thanks so much Helen

[@donagail]

Hug your dad really tight. ❤❤

[@janemarchant2558]

Hi Emma, your dad is lovely, my dad died 8 years ago, I miss him so much. He used to do a lot of cross stitch and he was a brilliant wood turner. It’s lovely that he wants to make a quilt ❤️❤️❤️

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh I’m so sorry you lost your dad Jane, he sounds like a very talented man x

[@lindas6484]

Do I detect a hint of a Liverpool accent? Nice that your Dad is willing to have a go at quilting, my husband won’t touch anything that isn’t oily😂 well done Dad. My husband can’t understand the appeal of as he puts it “ cutting up a good piece of fabric to sew it back together again”😂❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Haha, yes! My dad is from Liverpool. Thanks so much for watching

[@fleurday9438]

Gorgeous vlog Emma, am so impressed with your Dad being open and willing to try something new to him - just delightful 🧡

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you! He’s started knitting a bunny this week, there’s no stopping him!

[@sharonzotoff3975]

This honestly brought tears to my eyes. I lost my dad when I was ten years old and watching you and your dad together sharing something you love made me sad for what I never got to experience. Your dad is so sweet and genuine. You're truly blessed Emma.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh I’m ever so sorry it upset you. I’m so so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love x

[@karenbrooks7197]

What a great video Emma. So lovely to see you with your dad doing his cross stitching and quilting, and showing us that creative hobbies are for everyone. 😊. Looking forward to your next video Emma. Keep going with that Log Cabin quilt Sir! You're doing great. 👍 😊

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Your dad is so sweet! I enjoyed this video very much!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it 🌸

[@janemorris1017]

How lovely :)

[@jacquelineknox1977]

Lovely to see your Dad trying new things Emma. I think his log cabin block was really well done and hopefully he enjoyed the process enough to make a small quilt of them. Such a fun video Emma that brightened my day. xx

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed it

[@melsmith5833]

What fun! ...and what a nice, pleasant mannered Dad you have, quite like yourself with that peaceful nature! It inspires me to try things in the quilting world that I have only dreamed of .

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you! Yes we are very similar in our ways. You should definitely give it a go Mel 🌸

[@jilliedillie]

How special to have a crafty dad! And he did better than he gives himself credit for - he used “fussy cutting” in his very first try lol! I hope to see his next block, and also his finished cross stitch. ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you! I think he did really well. Lots more to come from him, he can’t stop making!

[@quiltingforthesoul]

How awesome you’re blessed. I love watching you and your dad working on a quilt. God bless you and your family have a blessed day.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much!

[@julieagar4483]

What a lovely video, it was lovely watching you and your Dad share an interest, and seeing you teach your Dad how to go about the log cabin.❤❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching Julie

[@lindajeffree793]

What an absolute awesome video…….so so special to watch you and your Dad and for you to share it to us all ……thank you Emma 🌸🦋💕

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EssDee3]

❤❤❤This was so fun to watch. You and your dad make a great quilting team! ❤❤❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you so much! It’s been so nice to do this with him

[@jennstumpf1]

Aww I just loved this so much and your dad did so very well!! I love his block! Looks terrific! Can’t wait to see what he makes with it! ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you!

[@partyfiesta1557]

Can’t wait for part 2❤🎉 it’s a brilliant video. Absolutely love every bit of it

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed it

[@poodlegirl55]

Nice to hear a man's perspective. He might enjoy the story of when I was first married my husband watched me cut out a quilt and said with a quizical look on his face "so you take big pieces of fabric, cut them into small ones and sew them back into big ones?" Yep, that's what I do, crazy isn't it?

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Haha yes! I will tell him. Thanks for watching

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Yay for Dad!!! Yay for not crowding him & just giving one instruction at a time!!!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you!

[@helencooper2853]

Hi Emma and Happy Easter. It’s so refreshing to see you and your dad making a quilt block. ❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you Helen, it was a lot of fun. Happy Easter 🐣

[@lafranglaise3399]

What a lovely gentle man your dad is. I think he's caught the quilting bug already what with his idea about pattern placement & "other ideas" for another quilt block. We'll be watching this space. xxxx

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

He absolutely has! Lots more to come from him, he’s amazed me with what he’s done since we made this video. Thanks for watching

[@winterlark3986]

Oh Emma, the gears turn in your dad’s head! You’ve got him hooked on quilting, love it! Quilt-as-you-go might be a good match for him and would turn his little block into a hot pad or part of a placemat or table runner. Finishing things is motivating. What a nice reminder of beginner’s mind, a lovely video in every way.❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Oh thank you! Yes that’s a good idea

[@TartantazCreates]

What a really enjoyable video to watch. Thank you for sharing. I remember my very first quilt was a disappearing 9 patch design. I gifted it to my daughter and it is still going strong 9 years later :) T x

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

What a lovely memory, you never forget your first quilt

[@TartantazCreates]

@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox Absolutely and I won't forget the story of the Christmas day I gifted it to my daughter. She was unwell on Christmas day and used my quilt to wrap up on the couch with. From that day forth it became known as the unwell quilt, you get priority to use it if you are unwell in her house lol So my gift comforts my family whenever they are sick. That is a good legacy for sure T x

[@belleboo928]

How lovely….filled my heart with joy. Xx😊

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jokelly1762]

He did a great job for first time. Keep it up.😊

[@ljcreations6094]

He did sooooo well! Thanks for this video, very lovely x

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Glad you enjoyed it! He’s a natural I think 😊

[@sharonrobichaud4166]

Great video! Love watching your father with his first block. At the rate he’s learning I’m sure he’ll have his first quilt done soon!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Funny you should say that… watch this space!

[@yvonnephillips4680]

Absolute joy to watch. Your whole approach to introducing him to quilting is brilliant. So engaging. Love his first block and with those tiny 1 inch strips! Well done both of you. Very much looking forward to the next episode. ❤️🇭🇲

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you ever so much Yvonne 🌸

[@normamurphy2827]

DELIGHTFUL!!!! What a priceless video!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you Norma!

[@charliesparkle675]

Absolutely love this video So nice to see your father do this

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marieseder3232]

What a sweet video. A great memory was made!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you

[@c0ldlight1]

I love this! I love that you get to spend so much time with your father and he is enjoying quilting.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

I definitely treasure this time with him

[@janemorris5762]

Go dad! Looking forward to seeing how your ideas progress 😀

[@GaylaWalters]

❤ Treasure the time together. Beautiful.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@bbymks5]

This is just the sweetest video! I can't wait to see what he comes up with and his fabric choices! I'm with your dad though...I don't see a log cabin either! Same with courthouse steps, don't see that in that pattern either.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Haha yes! They don’t look like their names very much. Thanks so much for watching

[@suzisaintjames]

19:24 there's another way to make a log cabin that will give a more square result. We used your technique on a fundraiser quilt and they turned out wonky like this one or worse... See how the upper right corner bows in? That because he cut the long strip too short and that side progressively bows in more and more. Sometimes the blocks in the fundraiser quilt bowed in like your dad's, whilst others bowed out. I redid most of them as not to embarrass any of the volunteers. A better method is to precut all the strips... 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 ect. inches long. And then sew them together. That way you ease the fabrics to fit the size and your blocks will come out all the same size and be square. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thanks Suzi

[@SessionMom]

Love this. Well done. Your dad is on his way to quilting. It is fascinating to piece fabric and watch it develop.

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

Yes, the log cabin is a simple, fun, and interesting block for a beginner. I would suggest 2 inch strips or even 2.5 inch strips. The block comes together more quickly, less sewing, and the blocks can be bigger to make a whole quilt top with less sewing. What a fun project for you and your creative Dad. His imagination is working....❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Yes that’s so true. I think we lost sight of that trying to recreate the one we saw but we got there in the end

[@patriciaweekes2291]

I love this so much, your dad is gorgeous, how lucky you are to have him ❤❤

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you. I’m definitely very lucky

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Love your video your dad's cross work lovely lovely dad you got, you both nice people i want to teach my self how to quilt i love art quilting as well.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

You definitely should!

[@lenorerhodes8110]

What a lovely dad. I think he would find it easier using 21/2” strips rather than 1”. Well done finishing a block. Perfect as a coaster. ❤️🌺

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

True! I think we were trying to recreate the one we saw. He actually made it into a coaster after we finished the video, will show it soon

[@lenorerhodes8110]

Perfect. 👏👏👏❤️🌺

[@gailramm6928]

Loved watching you and your dad will look forward to next one thank you x x

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@alisonmary1443]

Super video and Sir your block was great. Even though my Dad passed when I was ten I remember him teaching me to sew, how to work the thread into a start knot and finish with a secure loop, watching you both was so special, Thank you.

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Aww thank you Alison, sounds like you have lovely memories of your dad x

[@sandrahaigh2976]

Hi Emma. How lovely that your dad and you share the same crafts, in what is probably thought of as predominantly female crafts. I had an uncle and two brothers who all used a sewing machine and one brother used to use a knitting machine, also a male cousin in Australia in his 80s now and does lots of needlework, cross stitch etc. My parents are now deceased, but I'm sure mum told me years ago that my dad used to knit when I was very young. I'm in my very late 70s and still miss my dad so much 😥 especially while watching you both. I've always knitted, crocheted and sewed, but new to quilting as from last month. Love your video's and loved seeing you chat together 💞

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thank you for watching Sandra. So sorry for your losses 🌸

[@deborahelle4801]

No longer have my dad but this is precious

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

So sorry to hear that

[@joycekoen5480]

You're so lucky..how I miss my Daddy now...came out so cute..

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

I’m so sorry you are missing your dad

[@gracepatane9384]

How nice to see you & your Dad sewing together! He did a great job! I was most impressed, to see him close up the blade, when he was done using the rotary cutter!! I loved his Log Cabin block!! What will be next??

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

All will be revealed soon! But I can tell you now he’s gone on to make a quilt all by himself pretty much!

[@kathyknit6147]

Your dad did a great job!!

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

I think so too!

[@sallyfowler8411]

What a wonderful video. Well done dad x

[@emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Thanks so much