💎📚TURN YOUR SCRAPS INTO GEMS - GEMOLOGY

[@ThreadandWonder]

I loved the idea of converting the books into spiral bound ones .

[@jacalynstaten5607]

I just want to say how much I appreciate the balance you have achieved with your show. I like that you talk about yourself some then right on to talking about quilting. I also like your calm voice yet you convey excitement. I look forward to your videos.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you ❤️

[@siaudun]

So true. I learned so much!!! Did a dollar store run a few days ago to make myself a mirror for EPP!!! And now I am going to get this book on line.

[@bethotoole6569]

So I went into Joann’s today to get some flannel for a winter quilt and got to chatting with the sales associate.. she of course asked what I was doing. I told her I’m a fairly experienced seamstress but am now taking up more quilting. As we chatted I mentioned your videos and how they’d given me the impetus to try more quilting. Low and Behold! We are both big fans of yours! Even though there was a well spaced line we chatted for probably ten minutes about our favorite videos of yours. We both agree the masking tape hacks and the dollar store finds were among our favorites. Well, you know how fabric stores are, within a few minutes two more fans popped up and one new convert! Just wanted you to know your videos mean a great deal to a lot of us out here in cyber land. Thanks for all your efforts! Greetings from Dayton Ohio!!

[@karenraabis5296]

What a beautiful gift from one mom to another!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I hope so

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's been a year in the making and technology almost got the better of me... I've been trying to upload this all day. TGIF...maybe you have a glass of wine instead of your morning coffee. I hope you have as much fun as I did with these patterns. Have a great weekend everyone.

[@lynnehrmantraut9167]

Completely inspired!

[@captaineleni]

Thank you so much for sharing the Gemstones book. I do love gems and I wanted to make some fabric gems as part of a new plush doll I am making. I have lots of scraps and crumbs that I was just going to use as stuffing. But your video has inspired me to use them to make pretty and soft gemstones and jewellery for the crafts project instead! Thanks again!

[@tonikayserweiner]

What!!! Just bought this quilting gem, haha. Karen you are a marvel. Your energy is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge of quilting, quilters, and ideas. Sharing your personal ups & downs has keep it all very real for me, as well You have put me in touch, virtually, with so much that has enhanced by quilting practice. Covid has been a challenge for sure. I look forward to your regular posts. I’ve been a member of many quilt circles during my 60+ years as a quilter. Yours is very special. Quilt on, stay healthy.

[@trac6009]

Lol omg I have purchased hundreds and hundreds of books (I’m a weirdo who just needs to learn anything and everything about anything I do) I can’t believe I just learned I can have my soft cover books, texts, workbooks, etc. turned into “spiral workbooks”! Amazing!🙏 Thank you I just love everything about you! You teach so well and are so articulate and you teach to all types of learners!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

I love to watch your videos when I can Karen ! You resonate with other people, and bring your own special gifts along too. Thankyou for sharing.

[@colleenquiltstoo]

Wow! The quality of your videos just took a quantum leap forward! Not that they were bad before, but this one is fantastic! Good job!

[@myrahaws5148]

Wow this is a high energy video. Your enthusiasm for this is contagious. So exciting! Thanks again for an other great video.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@MsSherrydarling]

Wow!! What an amazing idea!! From all of this an idea of making a quilt in the colour of a person's birthstone would be an amazing gift!! You could do a block in the middle with their birthstone colour in the solid and scrappy all around. Thanks for the inspiration! I love your hair! Stay safe.

[@elizabethhuffman8478]

I wasn't certain about this book, It has now gone onto my Wish List. I love listening to your videos. Your voice is calm, patient and keep me sane during this time.

[@kathymarlowe2164]

I was so happy to see another Karen video show up! I really enjoy watching all of them, and I think I will review the color theory ones again. Color is one of my problem areas, but I’m get better, thanks to you! I love to do paper piecing, so I’ll have to look for this book! Thank you , Karen, for all you do for us!

[@patriciaguerber5611]

Love the new hairstyle, very flattering

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@susanbrady7314]

What a fabulous way to add a little sparkle to your quilting days! Love this inspiration 💎

[@KnitzyKitzy]

What a beautiful book. I cannot wait to see the quilt you designed. What a fantastic gift!

[@koalamaster101]

My grandma and I throughly enjoyed watching this video! I bought a family ring for my mother a few years ago, and I love the versatility of this book as you stated. Thank you for reviewing it, and we would love to see more Book Club videos. Have a blessed day!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I gave my mom one too. I think I'll make her a pillow for her birthday

[@koalamaster101]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts what a very sweet idea. She will treasure it for sure!

[@kathymarlowe2164]

I was just thinking that if my mom were still alive I could a sort of “family tree” with her kids, her grands and her greats, she would have loved it! I suppose I could do one for myself since my second great is due in spring..... hmmm

[@debbiecurtis4146]

As I've scaled back my freelance writing business and have more time to quilt (YAY!), I stumbled upon your videos. You have a very welcoming and thorough way of explaining the process. I thoroughly enjoyed one of your very first videos - you're out walking the dog expressing concern over not having the equipment you may need, and then we see you inside, adjusting your shirt, etc. Hilarious! We would all do that! I'm having a wonderful time playing with fabric and my new Baby Lock Coronet Longarm machine. I have a lot of tops to finish up because while my Pfaff does machine quilt beautifully, pushing the fabric around gives me that back of the neck/shoulder strain headache. Gliding a couple handles around on the longarm has made the whole process fun, and your videos are part of my morning coffee! Keep up the good work, my neighbor to the north. (I live in New York state.)

[@debbiecurtis4146]

OH - And thanks for sharing the Gemology book. Wow! That's on my list of things to do. :)

[@beatricevantulder6843]

Great book review, Karen! Please show us your quilt when it is done !!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I will 😎

[@fleurdelisLorem]

Can't wait to see how the suncatcher quilt turns out! Love it!

[@samanthacetrulo3400]

This book is so on my wish list! I need to finish some WIPs so I have time for it. Video was very helpful and now i know I definitely want it.

[@ccpperrett7522]

Thank you Karen. Excited to see your quilt with gems.

[@SoulsJourney]

Just jonesing for another of your videos, so going through to see if I missed any I found this one this morning. 😃 What a lovely gift for your daughter's boyfriend's mother! I have yet to try paper piecing but wow was that inspiring!

[@andreal840]

Ohhh thank you for featuring this. This book will make a great gift for my Mom! She taught me how to sew and quilt. I think she would really love this! Now to pick a fat quarter bundle to send with it.

[@robertdemitro1520]

Thank you for the introduction to the Gem book . It looks fantastic! Cheers .

[@liebherrl2599]

You’re like my quilting aunty! Your a wealth of information and always have something cool and new to show. I just want to come over and have a cup of tea and help cut out your blocks.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗

[@sharonclass4133]

Because of your review, I bought the book, went to Office Max, and had the book spiral bound and the appropriate pages enlarged. I bought the correct Kona Solids and am about to do the ‘family birthstone quilt” that’s in the back of the book. So exciting. Thank you, Karen, for a great book review.

[@jennym007]

My head hurts thinking about making these...lol 🤪 I can appreciate the amount of work you put into your quiltS. 💖💖💖 Beautiful book.

[@Carmen-et1zg]

Yaaay! I’m so glad you made a video on gemology! I am enamored with gems 💎

[@carolynshull4841]

So beautiful and creative. Thanks so much for the review and the tips. 😊 Can't wait to try these patterns !

[@jzedalis]

You look awesome in that aqua blouse! And I love watching your videos you are so clever with some things

[@past2punkt0]

I Love this book!! And all his shapes, one is better than the others!! Another fun book i adore is from Sarah Elisabeth Sharp, Adventures in paper piecing design !! Great Video!!😁👍😍

[@juliemorrison4348]

Beautiful blocks. Your quilt design for your gift will look amazing when done.

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

That’s such a wonderful personal story

[@beverleyhasler1521]

What a great book. Thanks so much for that Karen and for showing your samples. Another great video. It is a beautiful, sunny day here in Sydney, Australia. I’m watching birds walk around in my garden while listening to baby birds chirping in my trees. Have a lovely day Karen. 💐

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

While we go into winter, you're going into summer. Stay safe

[@carcol330003]

Loved this video. I also put spiral bindings on my favorite and most used quilt books. My absolute favorite book is "Traditional Quilts, Today's Techniques" by Debra Wagner. I use this book anytime I want to do machine applique or any specialty stitches in a quilt project. I stitch out little samples and use an ultra fine point sharpie to write the stitch length and width and any other things I did like mirror or something else. I have more than one machine, so I also note which machine I used. I keep these samples within the pages of the book, so I have examples to look at so this gives me a head start when starting a new project. I have given several copies of this book as gifts. I look forward to your future book reviews. Keep up the great work. 😁

[@amykuper9289]

Great video! Super happy you're family is doing better. I've just recently have been getting into paper piecing and this looks like sew much fun. Thank you for sharing!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Enjoy

[@ecoquilting7077]

Looooooove gems! Sounds like you will make a beautiful quilt ✂️ . I hope you let as have a peek as you go along!

[@ginaolive4853]

Your introduction of this book has led me to design a quilt for my guild’s upcoming show. I’m going to try to replicate a peek into a jewelry case. Wish me luck’

[@karenb8561]

Wow. Fabulous quilt Karen.

[@jeanisrael2732]

I love this book. I've made 4 gems from it and taught a class in paper piecing from it at the quilt shop where I work. The ladies love it. Your color theory classes and the info in the book are my favorite.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@jmanonmakes]

Thank you so much for this video. I love the look of gem blocks. I’ve never done foundation paper piecing but really want to make these projects. I will definitely buy this book. Thanks!

[@seaborgium919]

I! have wanted to do gemstones in quilts! Since I started. I am so happy that this exists, thank you for bringing it ot my attention!

[@judithaaron6985]

I just cannot believe how you touch my heart time and again with your videos. My father was a mapmaker by profession but he cut and polished gemstones and made jewelry for a hobby. I LOVE this video and must have this book! (Well, I desire greatly to have this book.) I think I'm going to have to break out of retirement and go back to work to support my quilting and reading hobbies!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗 Maps are another one of my passions

[@judithaaron6985]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Mine, too! I used to make my own maps of make believe countries, cities, etc. when I was a little girl. I think it's sad that people don't learn how to read maps very much any more.

[@annas.r.p.5835]

I always learn something from your videos ... thanks

[@caitlinbenallack835]

I have been excited about this book since I spotted it a few weeks ago online. I have been thinking about making a gemstone themed quilt for a friend for a couple of years, but haven’t had the time or brain power to sit down and design the blocks (these are better than anything I would have come up with anyway). I am so grateful for this review, now I know what to expect when I buy the book!

[@duskbloom]

I LOVE gemstones and minerals, and have a collection of about 130 rough pieces. I’ll definitely be getting this book!

[@happyhandcraftstudio]

Good point about EPP can be a focus block rather than the whole quilt. Really enjoy the quilt book review.

[@maggiehallinan1771]

Loved this video! I have the book and also the book by MJ Kinman...so beautiful! MJ uses a freezer paper method which is very doable even if you’ve never paper pieced before. I love your idea to have the book spiral bound at a local print shop! 👍🏼

[@angiedefreitas5060]

Stop the presses! Okay I have not watched the episode....yet...but your hair! I love it! It suits you to a T. (Now that I've said it, I can watch in peace).

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

I really HAVE to get this book. I have been trying to figure out a gem quilt for my sister-in-law. And I love Kona solids.😀

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@katesterling8915]

Love gift idea. Brilliant advise as always ☆♡☆

[@piacremer6170]

That was an excellent review of the book. If I had not already bought it, now I surely would. I was intrigued with the title and so pleased when I got it, it is a gem by itself 😉. I made two blocks ( a Purple Heart and a Green triliant) out of my scraps and used them for a tote bag for a very good friend‘s 50th birthday and she loved it. And I had a lot of fun making it 😀

[@sparkyal43]

Thank you for the excellent book review. I love your self designed quilt.

[@freida14]

Great video! I have been looking forward to this since you announced your book club. I would love a book review on Victoria Findlay Wolfe's Double Wedding Ring Quilts, Traditions Made Modern

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I have another book of hers...I’ll check itout

[@margaretbond5208]

Love your new do!!!

[@deborahlawing2728]

That teal shirt is a great color for you.

[@esthermcafee5293]

What a cool way to make a personalized quilt for someone that you may not know super well !

[@socalgingerjohnson]

I love her Common Ground pattern and use it often for baby blanket gifts. So glad you are doing the 💎 gemology patterns. I haven’t mastered paper piecing but this is inspiring!

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

Oh boy.... I LOVE foundation paper piecing and I love gems!!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Perfect

[@seaweedgreen4604]

Amazing video! Totally getting this book 📚 Can’t wait to start! Got a few ideas for future projects Thank you

[@VJG123]

Wonderful video Karen! I'd love to try this!

[@lucymitchell5756]

Hi Karen. Love your videos - and this book review so good - I also didn’t know staples would comb bind books - that’s a great tip! I would totally recommend the book “animal quilts” by Juliet van der Heijden. Wonderful foundation paper piecing patterns!

[@andreamatthews3014]

I'm sure Andrea will be very appreciative of your review, her book deserves it, it must have been a lot of work! That's a lovely idea to make that quilt, looking forward to seeing it when you finish. MJ Kinman has done a whole Gemstone series and has a book also, it looks like Andrea's might be an easier version of the gems, and MJ's is more advanced (more tiny pieces and more shades required), but it looks beautiful, you could review hers also. I love books, lots of them :) but here's a couple of ideas that might work well for your quilting style and interests :) I don't have any of these, they just looked interesting online :) Simple Geometric Quilting by Laura Preston, Quilt as you go - Jera Brandvig has several different books on the subject. Quilt Block Genius 2nd edition by Sue Voeglin, sounds an interesting idea??? Stunning 3-D Quilts Simplified by Ruth Ann Berry, looks interesting and may accompany your colour theory videos. I love the idea of Kalidescope quilts, what you can do with the little mirror and different parts of the print, Maxine Rosenthal has a few books on One Block Wonders, and a new one on Cube wonders. Another subject that might be good is Bargello Quilts, there's a few books out there for those, another one that works with colour selection :) Hope something in there helps :) thanks for your video's!

[@MichellePegler]

What a cool book, thanks for sharing!

[@pawsitivelycat-tastic4651]

Thanks for sharing your own design using her blocks! That was a great finishing touch to the video. I’m SO glad to see your channel growing and growing. Congrats on 200k subscribers!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

Thank you 💕 What a fun quilt.

[@jackietschantz]

Gorgeous gift

[@barbaraskaret9574]

You have a wonderful talent for video vlogging! I love the range and variety of topics you present..thank you for inspiring me to try different things. A book I enjoyed recently was Gudrun Erla’s “Quilts of Iceland”. The projects seem pretty easy and the photography is beautiful.

[@lindadaelemans25]

I love your idea of the spiral binding. What were the added pockets you added? I order 2 copies, one for me and my daughter and one for my sister. I hope to get them spiraled before Christmas for her. Thanks for your great videos.

[@caughtstitching9901]

You're an inspiration. Not sure wich shops provide your mentioned sevices here in Switzerland. But I'll be on the lookout from now on. Thanks a million.

[@elsieels]

Sorry couldn’t concentrate on the video. Just looked at your shirt. It is more than beautiful. Love it🤗

[@Bubbawork]

Bought this book on your recommendation a couple of months ago (my bookshelf is getting fatter under your influence, ha ha!). Great book, haven’t tried anything out of it yet, but as usual you’ve inspired me to have a go. Thanks Karen x

[@louisealley4703]

Thankyou for your informative videos. I’ve done a couple of your scrappy quilts. Really enjoyed using up those bits and pieces. I noticed in this one behind you on the wall you have a tiny piece looks like a wonky house on a shelf. I like that is there a pattern? Thanks Karen for all you do for us! Lou

[@janetcozens5756]

Hi there lovely to see you again hugggs huggss xxxx 👋👋👋👋

[@luisagounelas7014]

I too put spiral bindings on my books and even magazines. Easy to use

[@barbarajefferysings]

A speaker at one our our quilt guild meetings brought some digitally printed gem patches. I got a purple heart!

[@StellaCSpuhr]

Hey, I don't know whether you still do the book video thing. But I bought a few books of the Kaffe Fassett quilt collective, because I really live the colours they use, which make those long winter days a bit more colourful. But find it quite difficult to vary the designs using my own fabric scraps and leftovers, because I simply cannot see in my inner eye, which colour combination will look good and daring. You are the colour champion, I know that, so maybe you could show us, with ine of the Kaffe Fasset books, how to make one of those colourful Kaffe Fassett quilts but with your/our own fabric selection?

[@carmenbailey1560]

Very interesting, love the amethyst birth stone block and of course it’s my birthstone. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@Beautyonthebrain_]

I'd love to see Block a Day by Lucinda Ganderton. It was a life saver for me when I began quilting & I reference it frequently when quilt making.

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

I bought that book you suggested last year. Wondered when you would get back to it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Enjoy. They’re fun

[@valeriaday9194]

Omg I love this! What a great book!

[@Cheeseburge40718]

I mentioned this to you previously, but Walk is also a great book. I also have Modern Quilt Bible, which is excellent.

[@aliceveenema]

Love this book, and am very tempted to ask for it for Christmas! Another book review suggestion: Almost anything by Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Her fifteen minutes of play would be great :)

[@graybynature2449]

This quilt is in my rotation for 2021 - I am gathering all my Riley Blake Confetti Cottons to start next year.

[@michellecornum5856]

Speaking of tricky. This looks just a little intimidating. I was glad to hear that you didn't need to be 100% accurate. (wine for breakfast while working this quilt might lead to stones of seriously lower quality) (hee hee) Thank you for this. This definitely looks like a leveling up project.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I liked how the colour layout forgave a lot

[@robynetraver6494]

This is awesome. I’m so excited you did a gem video. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for your patience and care in teaching. How is longarming going?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I’m learning with every quilt

[@robynetraver6494]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts me too. It's been tougher than I thought it would be. Maybe you could do a class or two on longarms?? So many have purchased them to find they know more than their dealer and they know very little. Lol. Thank goodness I found a great teacher that teaches via zoom.

[@winnepeterson6570]

I do “paperless” paper piecing. There are KZbin videos showing how.

[@melissamcgrath5255]

You are so smart!!!!

[@buzzi2k]

Love this video'l! Did you ever make any other book reviews?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

No I haven't 😢 so many ideas, so little time

[@buzzi2k]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Always the way! Love all your videos, thank you for making them. I'm a beginner quilter and they are a perfect place to start for information and motivation!

[@lizbranson]

The quilting book that has caught my eye is Block Party - The Modern Quilting Bee: The Journey of 12 Women, 1 Blog, & 12 Improvisational Projects. The idea of a virtual quilting bee is intriguing. Have you participated in one before?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes, I enjoy them a lot

[@kevlarblightning]

I am a very new quilter and I’m not sure I understand the benefits of paper piecing over just, I am not sure how to call it, slow and fiddly piecing. Is there something I’m missing or a good place to read upon this?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Look up foundation paper piecing

[@karinbrown4874]

I've got my Gemology book and I am ready to get started. I have trouble understanding some of the instructions when trying to go by words on paper. I do much better with tutorials where someone is actually showing what the instructions are describing. Are there plans for a tutorial where you actually make one of the gemstones using these patterns? Thanks!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It is not my pattern, so I am hesitant about showing details that might be copyrighted.

[@karinbrown4874]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I understand. Thanks for the reply!

[@claudettemonty4077]

Can I do the gems with EPP instead of fondation paper?? I love so much the EPP! And the gems too!! Lol!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You just have to make the papers

[@strawberryemery]

I had no idea staples could put a different binding on an already bound book

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s not even that expensive

[@alathenasidericus]

I’m a teacher and I make them cut and punch holes in my books so I can put them in a binder. It allows me to put notes between pages. It’s very handy

[@shanaw5445]

I've done this for cookbooks for a long time, it's so helpful!

[@cc83jc85]

@@alathenasidericus I wish I'd known that during my teaching days, sounds great!

[@salliebeard1899]

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[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I look forward to your emojis every week 🤗

[@samanthacetrulo3400]

Will there be other quilt book reviews?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes but I’m not sure how regular they will be. Is there one you have in mind?

[@pamhopkins9640]

This gal was featured on the Marilyn Denis show today. Very interesting young gal!

[@Sunnyis1700]

To all the thumb down people. You don’t like don’t watch it.