The Churn Dash! | Quilting 101

[@jokelly1762]

The churn dash…the first block I ever pieced. And it has a story. Signed up for a beginner quilt class at big box store. The first thing the instructor said was to be careful with the rotary cutter and examples of why. So we start cutting…the first thing I did slice a piece of my finger off. Just a little. The woman was beyond angry with me. I was like, “just give me a band aid and I’ll be fine.” Now you would think a place like that would have a first aid kit since they teach all kind of craft classes using sharp things and such. But, nooooooo. So someone had masking tape and I just taped myself up and got on with it. At the end I had a nice churn dash with just a little blood on it and an opinion that I would never go back there for a class. Went on to find a great little shop with a great instructor that taught me a lot. So, churn dashes always make me smile. Sorry for the whole book here.

[@bina64]

Love this story! Thanks for the giggle.

[@brittawrolson5936]

There is always a shop that ‘feels’ more comfortable than others like the one in your first experience! Glad you found a good one👏🏻.

[@SewYeah]

What a memory!! Thanks for sharing!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

The background history lesson was fantastic, thank you!

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@jenihansen7201]

I LOVE IT WHEN YOU TEACH US BY DOING... THANK YOU.

[@SewYeah]

🙌😀 Thanks for watching!

[@denisenault1978]

Love how you are concise and to the point. Giving a history to the block is inspirational. Thank you❤

[@SewYeah]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolfeller8591]

this is my favorite quilt to make. I made this back in 1970 with my mom. Back then there was no rotary cutter so everything was cut with scissors and the there was no pattern but to copy it on cardboard. I still have my quilt but mom gave up on hers so I finished it. I have nice memories of this quilt. Thanks again for your video. love you 😍

[@SewYeah]

What a treasured quilt and memory! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@deniseb9171]

Thank you Teancum, i googled a few and YOURS was the easiest .

[@SewYeah]

😍😍So sorry I am just catching this .I am trying to catch up on the comments. Hope to do better in the future. Thanks for watching our lives. We appreciate it !!!!!!

[@cathrynalpaugh6765]

Thanks, Teancum, for this slammin' tutorial!!

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@marinadi532]

I am so happy to find you on KZbin and it was just like, half hour ago. Love how easy you make quilting and your detailed explanation. Can't wait to watch more. Thank you.

[@SewYeah]

Thank you so much!

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Thanks Teancum. I appreciate your teaching❤️💐🙏

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much! We are so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Good job Teancum!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you!!

[@junehanson7865]

Great teacher I like this block

[@SewYeah]

Thank you!! We are so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Quiltingbyfaith]

Love watching you T. Been quilting many years never knew where the name originated. Thanks

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! We are so glad you enjoyed the video! See you next time!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Great tutorial Teancum.

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@macaulkins]

Nicely done, Teancum 👍🏻♥️😊

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! 🙌

[@laurielasee4489]

Great video! Love that you started the video with a stroll through the store. Wish I lived closer. Someday I will make the trip from WI to Vegas.

[@SewYeah]

We would love to have you!

[@grandmatina6619]

Great tutorial, thank you.

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@prabuelayabuelo]

Oh my God you guys give History classes too. I love your videos,

[@SewYeah]

🙌❤ Thanks for watching!

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

Thank you t love your videos❤🙏 please keep them coming. !🌞

[@SewYeah]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@stevep4300]

First quilt block I made in my first class. Easy block and a favorite

[@SewYeah]

🙌😀 Thanks for watching!

[@kathycobb5258]

Love that rotary cutter

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching! You can find all our rotary cutter on our website here: sewyeahquilting.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=show&q=rotary

[@kimbohannan]

Love your tutorials video❤

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad you enjoy the tutorials! Thanks for watching!

[@jnlfamily2]

Way to go T! Loved this. Hmmm. Disappearing 9 patch would be fun.

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching! 🙌😀

[@tiggermom0258]

I would like to see the double wedding ring block. Thanks for today's tutorial.

[@SewYeah]

Great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@carolfeller8591]

I have the same iron and I also love ❤ it.

[@SewYeah]

It's amazing!! Thanks for watching!

[@debrawitte8391]

love the format of this video ! cool ! yep, red white & blue... new needle... check the bobbin ?

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! 😀🙌

[@mirtaPR]

👏🏼👏🏼👍 great job 👏🏼 I’ve never made this block, u got me yearning to make some 🎉😂

[@SewYeah]

It's a classic! Happy quilting!

[@grandmatina6619]

You need one of GE Quilt Design's Stripology rulers. Cutting is much quicker.

[@SewYeah]

Great tip! Thanks for watching!

[@roxeannesexton8447]

Nice

[@SewYeah]

😀❤

[@karenbrunette6314]

Sisters choice block.

[@SewYeah]

Great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@laris2328]

I use The Shape Cut to cut up my fabric. Then I use Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer. I put it on the seams of the square BEFORE it's cut up into fourths. It saves me a step.

[@SewYeah]

Great tip!

[@landarogers9926]

What is the "formula "for HST triangles cut twice diagonally after sewing a round all 4 sides? DO you add 2 1/4 to the desired unfinished size?

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching! Please email us at [e-mail] with questions and we would be happy to help!

[@marshahardin8205]

What’s with the cutting under the arm? Wouldn’t it be less awkward to position the fabric to the right to make the cut? Other than that distracting me, I enjoyed your video . Thanks!

[@SewYeah]

He always gets reprimanded for his cutting! 🤣🤣 Thank you for watching!

[@jokelly1762]

Do you have a pattern for that quilt you showed near the beginning.

[@SewYeah]

Hello! That quilt is called Autumn Acres by J. Wecker Frisch. Thanks for watching!!

[@Sasslette]

ೋღ☃ღೋ G'Day T-Man from Australiaೋღ☃ღೋ A Churn Dash always looks wonderful! Wow the way you cut the strips looks awkward however you seem ok with it! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@auntielhandmade2099]

Funny that you picked red, white, and blue. The block of the year for Quilt of Valor is the Floating Churn Dash

[@SewYeah]

Love it!! 😀🙌

[@louisejacob6279]

Hey from New Orleans How can I make this a 12” block? TIA

[@SewYeah]

If you want to make a 12" churn dash, from background fabric you’ll need 2 squares 5″ x 5″ and 4 rectangles 2 ½″ x 4 ½″. For the contrast fabric, starting with the center you’ll need a 4 ½″ x 4 ½″ square, and you’ll also 2 squares 5″ x 5″ and 4 rectangles 2 ½″ x 4 ½″.

[@suzanneandrews8046]

My guild just used the churn dash in our challenge!

[@SewYeah]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@cathywestholt5324]

That was my first block....all hand pieced.

[@SewYeah]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!

[@judyyoung5079]

I don’t think I have ever seen you cut so awkwardly. I was afraid you were going to cut your arm. I have been watching the sew yeah tutorials for a year or more and have made the twisted ribbon and really enjoyed making it. Thank you for your ideas and tutorials, but review your cutting methods. After squaring up the edge, turn the fabric so you can make safe cuts. I made my first quilt in 1975.

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for the tips! Happy quilting!

[@awa1179]

I was also going to ask who taught him to cut! Such an awkward and dangerous cutting method!!

[@patbee2270]

I'd like to see a tutorial on the pineapple block

[@SewYeah]

Great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@SewingWithLawayne]

I just use a charm pack as alot less cutting.

[@SewYeah]

Great thinking!! Thanks for watching!

[@terisafitzpatrick2350]

Red white and blue...sounds like Brody picked these colors.

[@SewYeah]

So true! 🤣🤣

[@jennyharris2993]

I thought you were going to add blue 🤷‍♀️

[@SewYeah]

Next time 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@barbarah5742]

Get out the bandages and the tourniquets. Awful cutting technique!

[@sandrasundell1190]

I'm trying not to scold you but please learn to cut correctly. It's an accident waiting to happen.

[@SewYeah]

It was a momentary lapse😮... Thanks for watching!

[@landarogers9926]

Don't cut like Teancum across your body.

[@SewYeah]

😮 Momentary lapse! 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!