Wow, thank you for this video! I think you cover everything and show us with a full size quilt too. I think I might be able to do this on a baby quilt. Thank you again.
@issamarb98934 ай бұрын
Thank you! So helpful! 😊
@stvnixrcks5 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to see someone use a zigzag vs doing stitch in the ditch. I’ve made a simple quilt top from a jelly roll strip and stitching in the ditch is a bit daunting for a beginner even with a SITD foot. A zigzag is a bit more forgiving.
@Pagetree4443 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful quilt. I like how precise everything is.
@Mickey-jn8hz7 ай бұрын
Thank you Wendi, going crazy with a baby quilt that is supposed to have an owl in the center somewhere…I am a newbie and doing this for a relative ad not too sure of myself here. I love your videos and the great information you so selflessly give out. Thank you so much!
@MsScotlyn8 жыл бұрын
Love watching you work, easy to understand and beautiful quilts! I am just starting out quilting so need as much instruction and tips as possible, thank you x
@elkedenny5 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video. Exactly what i was looking for
@UrbanQuilter8 жыл бұрын
Omg - that poodle block ❤️
@judyli36784 жыл бұрын
A very beautiful puppy quilt
@Wyldhare473 жыл бұрын
That info was just what I needed!.excellent..thankyou!
@21zhank2 жыл бұрын
I love this pattern!
@dianabooth64598 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the great tips, I am a beginner and you are my first go to videos.
@WendiGratz8 жыл бұрын
+Diana Booth Thanks so much!
@GoldieHoffmanComedian2 жыл бұрын
Fan-f'n-tastic! Beautiful fun quilt, and you're an excellent talented teacher, too! :) Thanks for creating this vid, now gonna check out your other vids.
@pattihanson79216 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Just pieced together my cuddle fleece backing and this was my next step. Was procrastinating continuing as I was intimidated about what to do. Could I have chosen a more difficult fabric for my first quilt?!?!
@AudreyAL68 жыл бұрын
thanks for showing me how to do this great video
@djamelmoulay58023 жыл бұрын
the best work ........I see .
@carolyn_r5 жыл бұрын
So glad I found you this week. I have never quilted but am an experienced sewist. I am learning a lot. Can't wait to make my first quilt as you go and I am looking for the right fabrics to do the woodland applique. Thanks so much!
@MildredGlutz Жыл бұрын
Very cute designs!
@rachaelpooplard6 жыл бұрын
I looooove your puppy quilt!!! 🐶💖
@steph63375 жыл бұрын
Amazing teacher!!!! Thank you so much!
@lynnaltmayer79827 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Abu Dhabi! You are very creative!
@aletcloete6910 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@teresacole88995 жыл бұрын
I love him
@muffemod3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to make my very first quilt soon!
@dannygarcia-dx4vl7 жыл бұрын
your quilt if adorable. thanks for the video
@helenstevenson90084 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thank you.🥰
@marietteforget78046 жыл бұрын
Hi and thank you very much! 😎🌸
@jenniferfarsh6758 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Thank you!
@jwall60068 жыл бұрын
I love that you use a zig zag or decorative stitch. I'm still working on the blocks of my woodland critters quilt, from your Craftsy class. I think the cuddle fleece is so snuggley, I'll definitely be using that.
@WendiGratz8 жыл бұрын
+Jennie Wallick Have fun with it! :-)
@susannes28065 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this❣️
@marietteforget78043 жыл бұрын
Hi Wendi and everyone reading. I would like to know what seam allowance is best when you need to sew 2 big pieces of backing to make a very one large: 1/2 an inch? 5/8? Etc. Thanks for helping me out and have a great day! 🌸🌸
@yayaglass4 жыл бұрын
When you cut your cuddle fleece, take it carefully and put in the dryer with a wet washcloth for a few minutes. This pulls all the fuzzies away!
@charx54445 жыл бұрын
what's your stitch length when you baste with the zig-zag?
@rebeccamulkern1051Ай бұрын
Can I ask how do you wash a quilt that’s got a cuddle back but cotton fabrics at the top ? What cycle do you put in your washing machine and do they shrink the same or does one pull more and distort? Or do you have to prewash everything, something I never do usually with an all cotton quilt?
@WendiGratzАй бұрын
Cuddle fleece doesn't shrink at all, and I always prewash my cottons. I always wash on cold and have never had any distortion.
@tessiejewel3 жыл бұрын
When you say cuddle fleece are you talking specifically about that brand or minky in general? I've had lots of stretching with minky even with a walking foot.
@debbieaguilar85577 жыл бұрын
Hi Wendy thank you for this video I was going crazy with trying to add fleece and it not lining up, my question is your referring to cuddle fleece is that anti pill fleece or polar fleece ? Also how do I tell the difference from a walking foot from the other regular foot ? I'm new to quilt making so hence the dummy questions ?
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
This is the Cuddle Fleece I use. shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/fabric/products/cuddle-fleece It's different from polar fleece (quite a bit softer) but you can use no-pill polar fleece as a substitute. It's about the same weight. You'd know it if you had a walking foot. It doesn't come with most machines - you probably need to buy it separately and it's worth every penny if you make quilts. It's like adding feed dogs to the presser foot, so it pulls the top layer of fabric through evenly with the bottom layer.
@9thd4z5 жыл бұрын
Thank You! zerlene woodward
@teresacole88995 жыл бұрын
where do i get the animals did you just draw them then put on materail
@ladybug57346 жыл бұрын
Hi Wendi, Do you wash your cuddle fleece before you start?????
@WendiGratz6 жыл бұрын
I don't, because shrinkage and color bleeding isn't an issue. I do have a few readers who prewash theirs because they're giving it to a child who has chemical sensitivities and almost all fabric is treated with sizing and stain repellents before it's sent to fabric stores.
@ninettebeheler17464 жыл бұрын
I had no trouble with the quilting, but the binding was a nightmare with all those layers. Can anyone give me a tip for binding this quilt? The quilt is beautiful except for the binding. I’m going to be making another quilt and ideally I would like to use cuddle fleece, but I need help figuring this out.
@WendiGratz4 жыл бұрын
You don't mention which binding method you used - and there are a LOT of different methods out there. This is the method I use www.shinyhappyworld.com/2011/05/video-how-to-bind-a-quilt.html and it works just fine with the cuddle fleece back.
@Vanessa-re6ij8 жыл бұрын
I love your tutorials. They are so helpful. I'm a beginner at all this and your videos help alot. What type of machine is that?
@WendiGratz8 жыл бұрын
It's a Bernina 710.
@robinzview95047 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I am attempting for the first time your method and I'm so excited to quilt the smaller pieces! I"d also like to try the cuddle fleece backing which I never have. Can you get it large enough for a queen size quilt? My final quilt size is working out to be 92x104. Or did you have to piece the backing to make the final larger size. ??
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
You'll have to piece the backing to get the larger size, but that's not a problem with cuddle fleece. Just make sure you cut off the selvedge edge - that's thicker and more bulky and you'll feel it. Join two cut edges and you'll be fine.
@robinzview95047 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Can you recommend a place to purchase quality cuddle fleece?
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
You can buy it from me. :-) shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/tools-supplies/products/cuddle-fleece
@robinzview95047 жыл бұрын
Haha! That's awesome! :D THANK YOU!!!!!!
@sandramosteller99445 жыл бұрын
Is there a video of sewing the dog ?
@spitzybanger55717 жыл бұрын
can you show how you are binding these quilts that are backed with cuddle fleece???
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
I use the same method to bind all my quilts, no matter what fabric I use for the back. You can see that video here. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2011/05/video-how-to-bind-a-quilt.html
@suzh46398 жыл бұрын
Hi Wendi, I have tried one quilt like this but had trouble with my seams not staying open and flat on the back. The batting seemed to stop them laying flat and you cant see the seam flipping once the backing is being sewn on, maybe I should cut away the batting in the seam. Any tips for keeping the seam open please....I am about to try another quilt the same way.
@WendiGratz8 жыл бұрын
Make sure you're using high heat (cotton setting) and plenty of steam. That should hold it open for days unless you live in a super humid area. If you do - I recommend an extra pressing right before you baste and quilt. If that doesn't do it you can always try starch, but I haven't needed that.
@suzh46398 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wendi, I will give that a go. Great tutorials.
@C123abc7 жыл бұрын
Wendi, thank you for doing this video! If you didn't prewash your fabric or batting, would you wash them before quilting to the back in order to avoid sagging later? I have a queen sized one to do and wonder about this. Thank you.
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
I don't. The batting is not designed to hold up to washing without being covered and I worry that it would shred without a backing on it. I've used this method on blocks up to 15 inches square and haven't had any problems with sagging.
@C123abc7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You really saved my quilt as I was about to put it in the washer with no backing just to get it to shrink!
@carolyntober85297 жыл бұрын
Hi Wendi, How would I do this technique if I'm adding a ruffle to my quilt. I'm sure I could figure it out, however I would like an experts opinion. I really appreciate your video and learned a lot....this is my first quilt for my new up and coming grandbaby girl so it's extra special!
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
I've never added a ruffle to a quilt, but the method for using a cuddle fleece back is pretty much exactly the same as a regular woven cotton back. I just made this video because so many people were asking if they needed to use special thread, special needles, special stitches, etc. So whatever method you can find online for adding a ruffle should work just fine even if you're using cuddle fleece for the back.
@carolyntober85297 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your prompt reply. The fleece is stretchy so your technique prevents the shifting, I just need to move around a satin ruffle!
@teresacole88995 жыл бұрын
is there a pattern for them animals please
@lauradaniel75965 жыл бұрын
Beautiful !! Where did you get your quilt top patterns? I love them and so would the new grandson I am about to get? Thank you.
@WendiGratz5 жыл бұрын
I design them. :-) You can get the patterns at shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/quilt-patterns?view=all
@MyKim19677 жыл бұрын
Hi Wendy~This is the cutest quilt I have ever seen. Fantastic Job! I have one question. How did you bind it? Did you use the fleece (I think you said 3") to fold once, then fold again to the top and top stitch? I have two quilts ready to bind. I hope you can reply soon. Thank you
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
This video shows the method I use to bind all my quilts. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2011/05/video-how-to-bind-a-quilt.html I don't like using fleece to bind - it's too bulky which makes it harder to work with, and it makes the finished binding kind of stiff.
@MyKim19677 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Just in time, I'm starting today.
@sandramosteller99445 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the dog patterns from?
@WendiGratz5 жыл бұрын
It's one of my designs! You can get the pattern here. shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/quilt-patterns/products/puppies-quilt-pattern-and-workshop
@OnwardRose8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wendi...so appreciate this..I to am new and trying to learn all the tricks. I have a question on your pattern. I volunteer at our seniors center by making quilts for the bazaar..we sell them and then all the money goes back to the seniors center.. I do not make any money ..can the pattern be used for this purpose? thank you again for teaching me and inspiring me
@WendiGratz8 жыл бұрын
+Onwardbe You can sell anything you make with any of my patterns - and it's fine with me if you make money from it. :-)
@naomispivak93277 жыл бұрын
So cute! Love the dog appliques can you share where you got the patterns?
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's one of my designs. :-) You can get the pattern here. shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/quilt-patterns/products/puppies-quilt-pattern-and-workshop
@donnarichey1446 жыл бұрын
I don't see how to bind this quilt
@WendiGratz6 жыл бұрын
You bind it just like any other quilt. there are a lot of different methods out there, but this is how I do it. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2011/05/video-how-to-bind-a-quilt.html
@TinekeWilliams8 жыл бұрын
How did you put the blocks together? I thought it was quilt as you go? Love this demo and thank you
@WendiGratz8 жыл бұрын
+Tineke Williams I show putting the blocks together here. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2016/04/how-to-join-quilt-as-you-go-blocks-video-tutorial.html You still needle to do some quilting to secure the back, but it's pretty minimal - and easy since it's all straight lines. It usually takes me half an hour or less to do a nap sized quilt.
@TinekeWilliams8 жыл бұрын
+Wendi Gratz Thank you Wendi xxx
@TinekeWilliams8 жыл бұрын
+Wendi Gratz Thank you! Quilt looks so cute, will give it a try, buying the minky today but where can I get the dogs pattern?
@WendiGratz8 жыл бұрын
+Tineke Williams You can get it here. shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/quilt-patterns/products/puppies-quilt-pattern-and-workshop Have fun!
@TinekeWilliams8 жыл бұрын
+Wendi Gratz Are they in Australia or the state's. I am in New Zealand
@herpiggy5 жыл бұрын
Do you have an elephant template?
@WendiGratz5 жыл бұрын
I do! shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/quilt-patterns/products/elephants-quilt-pattern
@pamelaleitman92007 жыл бұрын
Is minky like this too?
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
Yes. It's a little thinner than the cuddle fleece and only has pile on one side - but you work with i the same way.
@helgawalley45975 жыл бұрын
@@WendiGratz Hi Wendi, would cotton flannel be another good option for the back? Do you have experience using it?
@WendiGratz5 жыл бұрын
@@helgawalley4597 Yes - it just won't be quite as cozy as the cuddle fleece.
@quiltingjen7 жыл бұрын
where can I get the animal pictures on your quilt please. Love the designs. I am in the UK
@WendiGratz7 жыл бұрын
That's the Playful Puppies quilt pattern. You can find it here. shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/quilt-patterns/products/puppies-quilt-pattern-and-workshop All my patterns are digital PDF files delivered by email, so there are no shipping charges. :-)