Trying Something New! First Time CLAMSHELL Quilt with the Clammy Ruler!

[@LatifahSaafirStudios]

Hi Kimberley! Love that you're facing your fears. Incidentally, you picked the hardest size and conquered it so YAY! I always recommend quilters go bigger for their first try at it. In any case you knocked it out of the ballpark with this cute pillow. FWIW, I've made many 8", 10", and 12" Clammy quilts but I've only ever made a pillow as well with the 6". 😍

[@Merrigold.Quilts]

Kimberly, for not having done curves, you picked the hardest pattern. You did awesome! I do tons of curved quilts and it opens up a whole new world of patterns! Thank you for tackling this! It came out beautifully!

[@quiltgram3056]

Love the finished pillow!!! And what a great idea. I just added 'try something different that I have never tried before' to my Project Chart spreadsheet for 2024. I have 7 categories yearly and I break down my projects into four quarters each year. One example is Family Quilts. And I schedule one each quarter. Some of the other 6 categories are; Fabric collections I have on hand, Using my old fabrics; My Unfinished Quilt Log, Patterns I own. So, just finished a quilt for our oldest son and that one hit both Family and Pattern I Own. Four of the projects I schedule one for each quarter. Two of the categories are scheduled on alternate quarters. And I machine quilt my own on my domestic machine. Right now I'm at my spreadsheet adding another category for 2024. Must try something outside my comfort zone. Thinking about making a quilt using only solids. That is unless something else pops up before I use this category. Beautiful pillow.

[@ss2short]

That’s a great plan. I may have to copycat you. I’m usually so distracted because there’s no direction.

[@patriciakalisak4300]

Lol I found I was holding my breath while you were sewing. The pillow top came out gorgeous and the finished quilted pillow is lovely. The fabric is beautiful!

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Hello Kimberly, This clamshell quilt turned out Fantastic ❣️ Thank you for this tutorial. 🥰👏🥰 Chris

[@the614stitcher]

I'm so happy that you are stepping outside your comfort zone and trying different things. I've always been intimidated by this this block. Maybe I'll give it a try when I get the template.

[@bratmamma]

Even though you love to starch, sewing curves is easier if you r fabric is more pliable. Thanks for the video.

[@cyfisher]

oh my, I would have the clamshells inside out, upside down and sideways! You've given me courage to try this, your explanation and instructions make so much sense to me. Seeing you sew this and talking through it helps tremendously. The end result is beautiful!

[@lisareed5669]

If there were an Oscar for sewing demonstration ... you WIN!!! This has so many brilliant elements all working together beautifully!

[@PattyB521]

You are a gifted and inspirational quilter, Kimberly! You have inspired me to abandon any hope of ever doing clamshells! 🤣🤣

[@sewfun196]

GREAT! I just completed a Glam Clam Shell quilt top using the clammy ruler. It was a new technique for me too. BUT, watching Latifah's video and yours, I was successful. MY ONLY challenge was understanding the registration marks for the bottom row. Example: "placing 1/4" of the tip below the registration mark of the previous shell"? THANK YOU!

[@cindyadams3022]

Great video this week and Will did a great job! I was watching while sewing, but it’s hard as I was drooling over the Moda previews!!! I would love to sit down and talk with Kimberly, I could learn so much from her!!! Thanks again!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

You are amazing Kimberly. Thanks for walking us through and demonstrating the process but there is no way I’m ever going to do that. 😂 Great job!

[@lindahorton9488]

I’ve used this ruler on a couple quilts and it really made a clamshell quilt doable. I don’t think I would have attempted a clamshell without this ruler. 👍

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Well done Kimberly you did an awesome job tackling that I don’t do circles myself but I have to give it a go thanks so very much for sharing ❣️✂️🧵🪡💖💗💕

[@margm4]

Thanks Kimberley. You demonstrated that so well. Doing those curves is similar to how I used to insert sleeves into garments. I love how you showed how to plan the fabrics. Thanks so much for your talent. 🇦🇺❤️

[@elestehorn4290]

Thank you for showing us how to do this clam shell in a very calm manner. Trying new is a bit challenging but in the end, you will get there. So beautiful, Kimberly.

[@aspalsbury]

Bravo, Kimberly! 👏👏👏 You’ve inspired many of us to try curved piecing!

[@SpaceLanderGirl]

I am so glad you did this. I saw a lady who had done one of these but a few had cat ears on them. Then little eyes ect on those few. I loved that quilt but had never made a clamshell. I have the pattern but trying a pillow size first what a great idea. Your video gave me confidence to try this. Thank you! ❤

[@marthahall9295]

O Lawd Kimberly! I had enough anxiety for the both of us but you are amazing! What a beautiful job you did and you actually made me think I could almost do it😂 Thanks so much for all you do to help us and I LOVE that you are willing to do new things. Please keep them coming!

[@georgette329]

It was nice seeing you tackle something different and out of the norm I hope that you continue to expand on trying different shapes and harder patterns. It gives me hope that I can tackle something like this myself.

[@caroltemperley2261]

Clam shell is on my bucket list. Thank you for this tutorial 💕 My 2024 plans are first to finish my WIP's and then start a new project.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks FQS...beautiful stitching ❤❤

[@wadecoffie7255]

Those fabrics are delicious! Thats what I love about FQ Shop.

[@suziehemmer6116]

Thank you so much for sharing your new adventure with us. Looks pretty darn good on my computer screen.

[@alisahausgaard973]

You did a great job! You were brave to do this in front of everyone with your first try. ❤

[@janehollingsworth8108]

Thank you for walking us through something new! Keep it up!

[@annhalachis3327]

Kimberly, I will be quite honest with. I will probably never make this. It's way too complicated for my old brain. I love your tutorials, so I appreciate the time you give us!! 😊

[@sewquilty]

It came out Great! Yes, it is good to try something new--even when it is Scary. So glad to see you go to the stiletto. I once sewed completely through my finger--the needle broke off in it with the thread still sticking out. I had to use a pair of hemostats to pull the needle through & get it out. I ALWAYS use a stiletto now.

[@lzal9204]

I’m making the same quilt right now with the 12 in template/ruler- queen sized. Watching her videos is super helpful. The pattern looks a lot harder than it really is.

[@ninettebeheler1746]

Amazing that you keep on learning! Comes to show you that theres a whole quilting universe to discover! Also my quilting goal for 2023 is to finish the projects on my 2021 list!

[@das0421]

OMG Kimberly! You are so brave!😄

[@susanmiller60]

I made a t shirt quilt this year. It has been something I've always wanted to do. It came out beautiful. I even backed it with luxe cuddle which I have never done. Glad you're trying something new. 😊

[@lauragreer5240]

That is one block I want to make but it looks so intimidating. I'm glad you tried it for me. Thanks for the great video.

[@peggyayers6172]

You are one brave soul! It turned out fantastic!

[@annierubyslipperz589]

I found that I was able to be more accurate with the curved piecing if I marked AND pinned equally on the convex and concave curve…then I sewed from middle to one side and then middle to the other side. This may be too many steps for some. But, it made an amazing difference for me with accuracy - so it was worth it 😊😊

[@patriciaruppert201]

Well you were so brave to tackle those clamshells. Great work. ❤❤❤

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Thanks Kim. It’s beautiful and I’m making a pillow cover from this pattern.

[@pate5947]

thank you. You are very brave to do this one. i wouldn't even try

[@semperbuffo]

Beautiful job Kimberley. I am afraid I cheat and just turn the top curve under quarter inch and then appliqué them on. I use heat proof Mylar to make a template for the quarter inch. Great pillow

[@interesting3813]

I would have quilted the top before i cut it down. Then maked my seams and sewed on my pillow backing and fabric then trimed. Just easier on with my fingers. Love the detailed video. Thanks Kimberly

[@ss2short]

Great idea. I’ll try that when I do mine. Using my Longarm seems like overkill

[@MomONineAZ]

You did a very nice job, and the ruler and pattern look very well done, and easy to understand. Not sure this is a project for me, but if I wanted to do one, would be way better equiped to try it after watching your video. The pillow is very beautiful.

[@noramurdock2569]

Love that you are leading the way for us to try new things! Keep inspiring us ❤

[@pywagner]

Wow! You really stuck with it! I thought you'd have a harder time, honestly. I haven't tackled clamshells but am currently trying out drunkard's path. It does take patience, for sure. Thanks for the educational video. Your pillow turned out so cute!

[@QuiltyNana]

That was a great tutorial, these can be a challenge. I made a small quilt many years ago in clam shell design before we had the wonderful rulers and KZbin that we now have access to. I had a chipboard template and a stiletto. I swore that I would never make one again. Like you said at the end though, it was a labor of love and I did take my time with it. It also got me to try a New Yoke Beauty though so I learned a lot in the process. Thanks for offering these great tips and advice as well as showing the processes so more people will have the opportunity to try something new!

[@brendacupryna631]

Thank you for this video. I've been, stupidly, making one of these but bigger. Following your instructions I have done 2 complete rows in the time it has taken to do one. Thank you again

[@joydicksonquilts]

Great job. Seam align glue works great on curves.

[@annierubyslipperz589]

OMG! ❤ great idea! I’ll have to try that next time I make another Clammy quilt

[@teraramage6210]

Brilliant to make it pillow sized. I’ve never done curves. My goal this year is to learn paper piecing. I’m working on Legit Kits Color Vortex BOM. I really like it. It’s my first time doing BOM too. Thanks for showing how you keep your accuracy, it has been really helpful to me. 😊

[@ruthgooch8575]

I have always loved the look of a clamshell quilt. But everything involved scares me away from trying. Thank for this video. Maybe I will get brave enough to try.

[@ibrockinrobin67]

Thank you SO much Kimberly for braving something new. I have a 3yo grand-daufhter named Ariel. My hubby built her a castle bed last summer and I've been wanting to make her a clamshell quilt but ive been too hesitant. She says her favorite colors are punk, purple, and blue so im going to pick out fabrics and see if I can make it for her Dec bday. I like your idea of 1 row per day. I appreciate the step by step guide along with the pattern writers tutorials.

[@csjackson76]

This is one of those patterns that would try my patience and test my skills..But you however make it appear achievable as you patiently stick with it.

[@pamchamberlin6703]

Wow impressive!! I love the clamshells❤️

[@annouellette2438]

I love this quilt pattern,but It will have to definanetly go into my bucket list like the pineapple quilt, that I finally did after 20 yrs of piecing quilts. This will have to be a winter project when I'm stuck in the house because of the weather. 😂

[@henny5272]

Preciosa diseño. Magníficos colores. Gracias Kimberly ❤❤❤❤❤

[@glenysp1206]

So good to see this technique demonstrated, but I don't think I will be trying it anytime soon. Yours looks great.

[@kathrynbarker7967]

Wonderful demo. No wonder you are so successful, smart as a whip!

[@tristadav]

It's beautiful, but wow, that looked hard! I use my stiletto by Tula Pink all the time and it's one of my favorite notions!

[@saramccool4899]

2023 goal, even though it's so late in the year already, might be '24 lol i need to make a king size lone star quilt for a couple that got married and the bride, my friend, trusted me to alter her wedding dress and the bridal parties dresses. They did pay me but with that o wanted to make them a quilt, so that is my goal. I do have the fabrics for the star, or most of them, i just need to do it. ❤

[@SewTexas]

Good job Kimberly, I have never made the clam shell, not sure it is one I want to do. Your pillow is very pretty.

[@wendyhollow1458]

Mine is to use up all the orphan blocks and strips in as many quilts as I can make for my 11 cousins! Hugs WAHx

[@MaryRuesewald]

Thank you for this! I have the perfect little girl mermaid fabric I wanted to make a clamshell quilt with and wasn't sure if I could pull it off and didn't want to buy the pattern before seeing it as I'm super visual learning

[@judyriddell]

That was awesome, Kimberly! Thanks for trying something new. I really like to hear your process of working through the pattern. Great job!

[@jeanmclellan1823]

Love seeing new things, but I always pick up new to me ways of doing things watching you.❤

[@ss2short]

Kimberly thank you sooo much for doing this. I’ve had her rulers for a long time and wanted to make a small project. This is just great and good to see you doing something out of what you do. Gives all of us courage needed to push our envelopes!!!!

[@janeystahlman-davis5695]

Beautiful. Maybe one of these days I'll try it.

[@person2463]

Curved piecing and me 😂😂😂😂. You wonderful brave woman, this is lovely. Maybe the curve of an 18inch clam be easier for a gumby like me. Hugs, Chel 🌸

[@user-te8tr7dn5d]

I loved it I am a beginner. So this is way over my head.

[@melodyshortmusic]

Great items

[@debrastewart9194]

Great idea using soft and stable!! Great job sewing those curves😊

[@gloriasmith9902]

Good morning, only goal I have is to finish current projects that have been on hold for 6 months while my new sewing room has been built. Sew excited to finally start sewing.

[@deeannhansen1469]

Love your ability to take on that challenge!!!Love your color choices!! It’s beautiful!! 🎉❤

[@WaterfallFW]

I think you should do more of these Tues of things. I kinda loose interest in the same ole thing all the time. It’s beautiful!

[@sandrakramer2642]

That looked brutal. Good for u!😊

[@brendastroud4102]

Great job! I love it and think if I make it I might add white pompom trim. Thanks for sharing!!

[@seoulgirlbruck8458]

Only Kimberly Jolly from FQS could tackle this onKZbin and SUCCEED!!! Beautiful!

[@pamelasoper6448]

That looks so beautiful! Thank you for the demo!

[@debrapritts7978]

Loved this video!!! Great job, I’d do a pillow as well👍🏻

[@brendabragg8437]

Thanks, you did a great job and I enjoyed watching the detail of the video

[@daniellemcveigh5285]

This will be fun to watch. My goal is to complete the Swoon sixteen quilt. I have mad 5 blocks so far and it’s going slow. But I love each block I finish. Danielle in Iowa

[@millieklinnert3093]

It's beautiful 😍 Looks perfect to me

[@joane8651]

Good job, Kimberly! It was very brave of you to do this pattern and thanks for all the tips in sewing.

[@kathycronin8547]

This is so great! I purchased the Clammy and the pattern earlier this year but have been too intimidated to attempt. Kimberly --You make it look easy! Now to pick my fabric.

[@Jean2235177]

I applaud you for taking the step out of your comfort zone.

[@tammyingle233]

I thought I could try that tool. Not sure if I want to now. Great video.

[@danalake4645]

Love to see a new technique! I have a drunkards path pattern planned and would love to try the clamshell pattern now that I have seen you demonstrate sewing those curves. Well done!

[@lynnefloreani1063]

Thank you for the tips and being honest about the time it took you to finish this project. Many quilt video say “quick and easy” when it’s not. Your commentary about this is much appreciated!

[@chrisclark9862]

Wow! That looks awfully fiddly but I would like to try it. My goals are to try appliqué and get more comfortable with hand stitching.

[@Joy-eq6qg]

Kimberly Jolley, I got tense just watching you sew the first couple rows! Amazing job on your finished mini quilt. Love your fabric. I added this project to my bucket list. Glad I have some experience sewing curves from years of garment sewing. Thanks, Kimberly Jolley & FQS😊

[@ladybridey8559]

You did great! I am inspired!

[@brendaryan306]

Thank you Kimberly for showing how you step up and try something that looks potentially frustrating. Sometimes I hit snags in my quilting/sewing that challenges me to think in a different way. Patience and a little bit of trust while watching a video helps a ton. Your block turned out so cute. I need to get that electric quilt program because I love how it helps you plan out your fabrics, too.

[@rebeccaaguilar9550]

You did fantastic for your 1st time! Love this❤️

[@debranorris4331]

Thanks Kimberly!! You did a great job!! It looks pretty tedious but the results came out very pretty!!!

[@karenbrunette6314]

Amazing tutorial

[@bonitanance6380]

Kimberly thank you so much for choosing this pattern! I've used Latifah's rulers for other designs, but never the clam shell! You did an awesome job!

[@stitchinglonestar6362]

That is beautiful! I love that you tried curved piecing, Kimberly!! 🎉

[@kellyholtz8830]

Thanks for doing this video.

[@cmhelv]

Kimberly, I think you made it look easy! It is beautiful, and you did an immaculate job as always! ✨💖🏆

[@gracehorton6240]

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

[@judyroy2728]

I loved the demonstration, you simplified the directions to make it easier than it looks . But I know it’s a harder pattern! You did awesome! Love your courage to try it on camera!!❤

[@rosewoodcreate]

Thanks for the tutorial. I bought this ruler but never tried it.