Two Quilting Tools I Used to Make the Hocus Pocus Halloween Quilt

[@patbferguson]

I can hardly wait to make one for me! BTW, there are no mistakes on your stems...only design choices! And I learned early on never to point out "mistakes". Most people won't know the difference, and your quilty friends can spot them for themselves. Keep on inspiring us!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

And you will love it when you make yours. I just quilted mine, with wool batting, it’s yummy. I’m so glad you watch my videos Pat😍❣️

[@penny9157]

your right and her stems were different witch makes it her own , I am so hard on myself and had to learn to relax and just have fun.

[@jsisson1000]

I love this one. I could watch your channel all day.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you Jodee, I’m excited to Hulk out for you 😍‼️

[@kathleenchamp3764]

I was a lil taken aback at the comment someone is lazy if they use the I'lipfa ruler. In fact having lil control over my left arm it gives an assurance that my ruler won't move from its intended place. I'm sure it wasn't ment to be a derogatory comment to anyone who chooses to use it for any reason. In fact mine was a gift when I started out. I had no idea it would aid in ruler stability and I LOVED IT even then. Always appreciate lil tips n tricks than you for those. Have a blessed evening. Oh, I really like your blouse too!! Ps the fabric is awesome. I love that it isn't a typical Halloween fabric. It's gorgeous

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I probably misspoke because I do that. My thoughts were referring to me I in regards to using a lip ruler. I feel like I’m on auto pilot and just slide it along rather than lifting it. Please, take no offense. Thanks for watching.

[@lisawilkerson5671]

You are so right about quilting tools. When I started I bought a cheaper mat and rotary cutting set. The mat came in buckled and cutter kept binding with every cut. I went to a box store and purchased both items a month later. It made a world of difference. I'm KZbin taught as far as quilting and just started my journey but I'm enjoying my new hobby. Thanks bunches for the upload..very informative 👍. Just subbed

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Quality tools are the best 👍🏼

[@cherylsmith8634]

I too had to look really hard to find the error. I too usually can't leave an error in my quilting. I love the quilt. My favorite ruler is the one that you showed with the edge that hooks over the cutting matt. Great class

[@sisterchicksquilting]

And thats where we are alike, I can't leave an error in a quilt top either. I found it after the quilt had been quilted I could never look at it again, LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@CCCfeinman55]

Everyone makes mistakes. It’s nice to know you aren’t immune AND that you can overcome them. Nice project!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

thank you for always supporting me

[@marciahowe9555]

The 2 little pumpkins have 'odd' stems. Funny, I saw it right away when you started laying out the pieces in the row. And then you started talking about chain piecing and if you sew every piece correctly they all come out correctly. I was thinking to myself, "And if you have an error, then you sew that same error into every piece!" Funny how we cannot see if there is a mistake but others can. I made a cow quilt with lots of cow heads in different fabric for my kids. I did make a few mistakes and I did not see them. But as I proudly showed my daughter the pieced top, she looked at it for 2 seconds and instantly saw EVERY block that had a mistake in it! Darn kid! Cute quilt! Love the video!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Good eye Marcia. I noticed then when I put them up and fixed the after the video was filmed. You fixed the core quilt right?!?! I love this quilt, in fact it’s hanging in my hallway right now. Thank you for watching my channel🎃😊❣️

[@joyscranfield5527]

I recently discovered your channel thanks to April Storey's Channel. Been watching 👀 some of your older videos. NICE things to see & learn, TY.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Welcome aboard Joy😊👍🏼. TYFW my channel😍❣️

[@esperansaloughran693]

I just discovered you, and I absolutely love how your teaching style and all, of your projects are perfectly beautiful. Thank you so much, and I will keep watching.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you so much Esperansa, I’m glad you found my channel. Thank you so much for watching and BTW, I love your beautiful name 🥰💕

[@sharonlaclair4562]

Thanks for showing us your tools for this quilt. Just went to a quilt show and saw this quilt so loved it and will make it.

[@chuchiedoubek772]

Thank you for the cutting tips. I look forward to making this quilt! ❤

[@sisterchicksquilting]

You’re so welcome, that quilt is one of my top five fave quilts. 😊👍🏼 Thank you for watching my video.🐥🌺😊

[@akshatasrecipes]

Great post, I enjoyed watching this so much,thanks for sharing,best wishes,Akshata.stay in touch

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you for watching! I really appreciate your comment

[@deborahtrigg576]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your tips. Will definitely get the Angler 2 to make snow ball corners. Love your teaching style. Thrilled to have found your video. Will be watching more.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Wow, your comment made my day :) MAke sure you read the comments on the Angler as it's no longer available. But I found another that is very similar and worls the same. When I'm doing a bunch of HST's or smowballs it's the easiest way to go. Thank you for watching my channel, I appreciate it :") !!!

[@valeriehandmadewithheart]

I like the pinky method personally. I want to try adding a small barbell on the end of the ruler like Donna Jordan of Jordan fabrics does. ❤❤❤

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I have friends who use barbells, they like them. Now I use a Quilters Select ruler. They’re a true no slip ruler and have been a game changer for me. Thank you for watching my channel🎃😊❤️🐥

[@tmac4947]

Just bought pattern! Super excited

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I love that pattern, the finished quilt is wonderful!!

[@rebeccawolf3196]

Such a cute pattern! I'm so impressed! Nice video.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you Rebecca😊 and thanks for watching my channel 😍😂

[@irenecrofford4404]

Love this cute quilt! 🎃 I also recently found the Quilter Select rulers and am slowly replacing some of my older rulers as I can. Just love QS rulers. What a nice gift 😊

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Hello from across the country!! It is a way cute pattern, my daughter has already claimed it😂. QS rulers are a game changer, I’m looking at an 18” one.

[@michellenipper8567]

Those are crazy cute pumpkins! 💕

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Glad you like them, I sure think so.

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤ enjoyed watching, pumpkins look great xx

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I glad you enjoyed watching, that’s one of my favorite quilts🎃😊❤️🐥

[@ragathnor326]

Just discovered ykur channel. Love it and you. I bought the Hocus Pocus patter last summer and have a collection called The Witches Garden that I want to use. Will be fussy cutting some of the pumpkin centers. I have never done fussy cutting before! Thank you for your videos. Loved those alphabet pins.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Welcome aboard The Chick Train Ragath! Have fun making yoru Hocus Pocus pattern, It's such a fun quilt. You'll like the looks of fussy cutting, have fun :) and thank you for watching my channel!

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Love it! 💖 There was absolutely nothing "wrong" with your stems. All real pumpkin stems are not the same, so they shouldn't be the same on a quilt. 😊🎃😊 Thank you for sharing. 😊🌹🍁🎃

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you for watching 😊🎃🐥

[@survivorchristine2900]

I love that quilt. I collected it last year but haven’t had a chance to get to it but definitely saving this video to help with it later. Thank you.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Did you get the Moda, All Halliws Eve fabric as well? I have 3 right now, a customer that’s getting quilted today, my friends and mine half constructed. 🤣😂 It is the cutest!

[@survivorchristine2900]

@@sisterchicksquilting Yes and I love it. It all came in a kit. I can’t wait to make it but I’ve been making jelly roll rugs for family and friends and then in the middle of making tuffets for my Grandkids. I had to do some ripping and fussing today with that. It’s turning out great but I had one of “those”moments where I was distracted. 🙄 I’ll look forward to your video when your quilt is done. 🧡🤍🖤

[@sisterchicksquilting]

@@survivorchristine2900 Those tuffets are so cute! Are you a cancer survivor? Your name suggests you survived something.

[@survivorchristine2900]

@@sisterchicksquilting No cancer. Just a myriad of crazy other life hurdles and mishaps. I believe I’m fortunate and grateful for my blessings. Still here. 💗💗💗

[@sisterchicksquilting]

@@survivorchristine2900 Great Attitude

[@dianecrowder7123]

I love this quilt, Di. Keep up the good work?!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

👋🏼 👋🏼👋🏼 Hey Diane!! I need to call and chat. How are you all doing? You’re coming up on a year😱‼️ Hugs to you and say hi to E & the boys.

[@alida1031]

Just found you on KZbin yay!!! Love your videos and love that you give closeup views. You're a great teacher. This quilt is so stinking cute! I THINK I have this fabric and pattern lol.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you, I’ll continue giving the close ups then. Hocus Pocus is such a cute quilt and I ❤️ the fabric. I need to finish that quilt, hopefully by 2022 Halloween. Thanks for watching ❣️

[@pattyward8898]

I just bought the pattern! Debating whether or not to order the angler tool. I have the tape that has the 3 lines, s I may just use it.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I learned to sew half square triangles with the angler tool. It’s no longer available, but there are tools like it out there. I’ve since gone to using quarter inch tape. Sometimes I’ll even use nothing. I’ve just learned to focus my eye at the end of the stitching and it goes even every time. But most often I use the tape. It’s a fun pattern. It kicked my butt a little bit. Have fun. Thanks for watching Patti.😊❤️🐥

[@gs-nh3if]

So cute!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thanks for watching ❣️

[@joanieevans8719]

My ruler always gets away from me. Which one is best for keeping this old gal steady

[@sisterchicksquilting]

@@joanieevans8719 you might try the Quilters Select brand. That’s the one that looks yellow in the video, it has a non-slip coating. I instantly felt very secure using it. I have a link to a shop that sells them in my description below.

[@annevosper6344]

I have invested into AcUQuilt as I am on blood thinners for life. And even as careful as I am, using a rotary cutter I have nicked my finger and bleed a lot. 😢 They have a great number is strip cutting dies that will cut six strips at a time if you need to. 😊

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Accuquilts are the best. I had a studio cutter and sold it as I didn't have the room. Very small house. Continue being careful and thanks for watchign Anne.

[@dedeobar4458]

Love this quilt 🥰

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you so very much!! And thanks for watching.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Cute!!!

[@jerryhagen1240]

I noticed that you have to bend while you are cutting, that makes my back and quads hurt so bad I can’t walk. I have raised my table with bad risers and it helps so much. Love your channel, well be waiting for more

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Good eyes, I’m working on getting an elevated table. Thanks for watching 🎃😊❤️🐥

[@jerryhagen1240]

I meant bed risers.

[@theresathomas1400]

Love your best. Did u quilt it?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Yes, it’s one of my favorite quilts and I use it all the time. I used a design called pumpkin pie and it’s great big fun pumpkins with leaves.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you

[@sisterchicksquilting]

👍🏼🎃❣️

[@sharonwilliams6787]

Lovely

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Thank you much. :)

[@janetboatman5550]

Do you have some advice on cutting the 10" squares for this quilt? I'm banging my head trying to come up with a stack n cut method.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

@@janetboatman5550 I used a layer cake so I’m probably no help there. I know there were lots of scraps for the rest of the pumpkins left over. That’s about all I recall. Thanks for watching 😊♥️🐥

[@janetboatman5550]

@@sisterchicksquilting i am also using a layer cake.

[@scottydog6539]

I just purchased a Juki TL2010Q I found that after I sewed a few squares the thread cutter foot pedal Or push the scissor button to cut my threads the needle becomes unthreaded. Have you had this happen to you?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Yes, it has not when the thread is seated in the tension disks and when I’m sewing super fast, that’s when this happens for me. I still adore y machine. Thanks for asking and watching!

[@jeromesloma8024]

Where can I find the tape you used for the Angler tool? I truly enjoyed your video & learned a few new tricks!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

It’s called Washi Tape and can be found in any craft store, online at Amazon, Joanne’s or Michael’s. I use it for so many things and keep a small box of it on hand.

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

Your quilt is beautiful. I have been looking for an Angler 2 for weeks when I stumbled on your video. I was so excited when you posted the link. But your Amazon link goes to another product that is not the Angler 2. Were you able to purchase it recently? Because it seems to be out of stock everywhere. Thanks for allyour videos.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

In my comments I wrote that the inventor of the angler had passed away several years ago. Sadly, it’s not available any more so I linked to over by Quilt In A Day that is very similar. I found this out after I had made my video🥴. I believe the one I have the link to will work the same. Thank you for watching my videos. I love teaching and appreciate your comment.

[@AnitaSouthall]

We got married on Halloween 2020, the only available date to fit in with my husband visa and immigration status. I will eventually make a Halloween quilt even though he doesn't like pumpkin. I'm currently growing pumpkin seeds in my garden. I love the channel and can't pick any mistakes. I used to be a chicken and duck momma. I need to find a block to make with an IOWA fat quarter, Any suggestions? Regards from the Harris home in Geraldton Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@sisterchicksquilting]

What?!? Not even pumpkin 🥧 pie?!? I would’ve had pumpkin pie instead of wedding cake at my reception if that was my wedding date. I searched for an Iowa fat quarter and I couldn’t find any information on it. You’ll have to tell me what one is. And back at ya from my home Emmett, in western Idaho

[@CJ-ph6zk]

Hi just saw this pattern and they retired it. Do you know a shop that might still have a HOCUS POCUS pattern?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Have you tried Etsy? Dark horse fabrics used to have it I know.

[@anandabalasana]

What is the name of the fabric used?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

All Halows Eve by Figtree. It’s a classic😊👍🏼🎃🐥

[@ritaholverson5260]

Where did you purchase your design wall?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I made my design wall quilt. I talk about it in this video and show more of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rbaoCvfbCngdk I used a large piece of Soft and Bright Batting, backed with fabric then quilted it on my long arm. I bordered it with a cute chicken print, almost like a blanket binding. I have a 6 inch strip of some type of bulletin board material that runs the length of my wall, covered in white batting and cotton fabric. I show it and say the name of the product in the linked video above. I use T-pins to hang it when I need it. I have also taken it to quilt retreats. I think it's 75" by 80" Hope this hleps, thanks for watching.

[@ritaholverson5260]

@@sisterchicksquilting, thank you for this information, I appreciate it!

[@ladonnamcalister1310]

I had to look really really hard to find the two stems that are different than the quilt on the right. I’d call it a design choice! 😜

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Some quilters can leave mistakes, Thanks for watching and looking, I appreciate you ❣️

[@heatherdavishandmade]

If you can’t find the Angler Tool, just search for diagonal seam tape. It accomplishes the same thing.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Ohhhh thank you very much Heather! I will look it up. :)Thank you for watching my channel, I appreciatge it!!!

[@1955rivergirl]

What fabric did you use for this quilt?

[@sisterchicksquilting]

All Hallows Eve by Figtree Quilts distributed by Moda

[@gracielaguadalupeguzmanbat7222]

hi from mexioc city

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Hello back from Idaho! We're just a bit smaller here than your city of 8+ million :). Thanks for watching.

[@reneesmith2665]

I cannot see where anything has to be resewn.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

It was two of hte stems without the corner of the stem, an easy fix. I'm too critical of my work. As always...thanks Renee for watching my channel :)

[@melanietaylor0401]

The Gypsy Gripper, otherwise knon as The Pull Handle (pull urself up off the toliet) had to use them after back surgery!!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

We quilters have the tools and are adaptable, aren’t we🤣‼️

[@paintilludrop]

Find something very same, Lowes ..shower aids. Becareful they are not great in shower for pulling.

[@hze1234]

The small pumpkin stems were missing a snowball to the right. They looked fine either way (there's no mistakes, just happy accidents)

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Good eyes 👀 thanks kiss for watching 😊❤️🐥🎃

[@hze1234]

@@sisterchicksquilting Thanks for making these videos. I enjoy watching them 🤗

[@janesublett5272]

How do you know how to cut the pieces for each pumpkin? The pattern says "From the assortment of 10" squares in one colorway cut: " but how do I get the variety in each pumpkin? This tutorial is a sewing/piecing lesson, but does not teach this pattern.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I had that same question when I read the pattern. I prorceeded like this: cut all the pieces, say for teh same sized square, for all of the large pumpkins then when I had all the pieces cut, I mixed and played with them unitl I had the look I wanted. That's the part of the pattern where you're creativity comes in. A design wall works well as you can look at all of them compare and decide how you like it. Or I suppose you could cut each individual pumpkin pieces one at a time as you go. This would take me longer.

[@janesublett5272]

@@sisterchicksquilting Thanks for the advice. I'm cutting now, with trepidation! I am almost 75 yrs. old and have been quilting (piecing) since I was 14, but this threw me. Fortunately, I have a bundle of All Hallows Eve fat quarters to go with my 10" squares and have ordered yardage for the background like you used for your creamy background. I love this fabric and was thrilled to see your pattern choice, so I bought it, too. Thanks, again. Jane

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Fat Quarters for the save! You're an inspiration! I want to be using a cutting wheel and quilting when I'm 75 years old!!! i love the All Hallows Eve too. It's just such a classy, grown up Halloween fabric and so pretty. Good luck :) !

[@janesublett5272]

I'm sure there is a "duh" moment in this for me, but I don't want to waste my fabric by making a mistake.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I hear you, the fabric isn't cheap. And the completed quilt I show was made by a friend and she threw in a few extra cuts, not from the All Hallows Eve line. I didn't even see them and was surprrised when I did find them. Good luck with your quilt.