Valentine's Day Quilt Project & Organizing Fabric Scraps. A New Quilting Project!

[@Happybidr]

😊I need to make a Quilt of Valor for my nephew who is retired from the Navy. It’ll be a nice surprise that I know he’ll enjoy receiving. I love the fabrics you chose.

[@melissanava8840]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and projects with us everything is so beautiful I really enjoy your channel happy New year 🎉.

[@pattischolten7303]

Your home is so lovely! I just love tri-level floorplans, and you have made your home just so warm and fun. I love your quilts too. All the little touches and collectables just make such a warm and cozy feel. I wish I were your neighbor!

[@beverlymartin1414]

Hi Susan, I read you message tha you were posting soon. So happy to watch this tonight. Your Valentines decorations look so wonderful. So bright for what can be a dull weather month! Your 💖💓💝💟 quilt is adorable but I was shocked the pattern was in a magazine Jan 2023. Yikes you really are a amazing quilter. And your long arm lady is terrific and quick.. Looking forward to part #2. I also use the large bags for keeping projects organized . ..Handy and you can see what is stored clearly. I have bought them at Walmart and sometimes our local supermarket Publics. See you soon and thank you....

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you Beverly!

[@bethdeck9825]

I watch your videos over and over for inspiration! Your home is so inviting and welcoming as you are. Your sewing is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talent and putting sunshine into a cloudy day! God bless!😊

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you Beth!

[@pamelaarbour3368]

Wow! I had no idea that Ziploc made such large bags. I will definitely get some of those.

[@nancyn4446]

I love every part of your video. ❤️❤️

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Nancy!

[@annaleemages312]

Your Valentine quilt is beautiful…your home is so cute with all the sweet decorations and your amazing quilts…always look forward to your videos☺️

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Annalee!

[@dorothydemaree7544]

Please discuss the gorgeous quilt hanging at your side in the close of this video- with black background. I Love all of your quilts and my eye is also drawn to the darker beauties! Thank you for allowing us in to your family room of your home. Surely family adores their special spot!

[@reesekolcow6136]

Always enjoyable tk watch your videos. Just so full of tips!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you Reese!

[@florence9876]

Love your videos! Your quilts are so beautiful and I am so happy when I see you have a new video. I learn so much from you, thank you for that.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Florence!

[@pattic.9376]

Cute shoo fly blocks.😊

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Patti! I think you are correct in the name of the block that I called “churn dash”. I love reading about the names and history of the traditional quilt blocks. Thank you so much for watching!

[@hkreca622]

Love your Heart Quilt. Just beautiful. Always enjoy seeing your decorations.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you!

[@angelahomicz1813]

Beautiful as always ❤

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Angela!

[@bakersacres3508]

It’s lovely. Your home is lovely! Thank you for sharing. And the churn dash is one of my favorite quilt blocks.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you so much!

[@pwright123456]

I love your home and the quilt is beautiful.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you for watching!

[@janeottenheimer7770]

The Valentine quilt and table topper are so cute. You are so talented.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Jane!

[@mariawells8026]

I loved all of your lovely projects!! Your home looks lovely too!!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Maria!

[@levanaspencer9599]

So neat and beautiful as always I love watching your video. I also working on same heart quilt from the magazine using my red scraps fabric from my stash . Thank you again for sharing all your beautiful stitching and decorating ❤

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Levana! Enjoy making your heart quilt!

[@carolslusser2907]

Thanks for sharing with us your beautiful home. You give so many ideas on how to decorate my sewing room.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Carol!

[@lindafarella220]

Your heart quilt and the other blocks are so cute! Would love to get a better look at the basket and applique quilt in your family room. It looks beautiful as well. Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilts with us.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Linda! I will show that quilt you asked about in a future video.

[@darlenepalmer9837]

Your house is beautiful .

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you Darlene!

[@donnakeim2049]

You have a beautiful home - I love it.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Donna!

[@dobleman2370]

Hi Susan. Thank you for sharing your home with all of us. I love all of your cute little displays! Muffy bear is the cutest. Have a great day! Diane

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Diane!

[@sylviaashworth5851]

You do such a great job decorating and displaying your beautiful quilts!! I get so many ideas and inspiration from watching your videos!!! I’m always looking forward to your next video. ❤🤗 ❤🐷

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you so much Sylvia!

[@terrybryson6864]

Your home and quilts are a dream! Talent and taste! I can’t ever click fast enough.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you Terry!

[@EffervescentElaine]

It is always such a joy to see your videos! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Lainie!

[@lindaallinder1751]

Oh my goodness, I Love the heart quilt. Beautiful!!💕💕 So wonderful to see your video pop up! Love spending time with you!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Linda!

[@gerryfix1009]

I love when I get a flosstube of yours. Beautiful work and beautiful home! ⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Gerry!

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

Love seeing what you've been doing, every thing is so neat. Thanks for video

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Jeanette!

[@susantalbot1054]

Always love your videos.🧸

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Susan!

[@annm8680]

Thanks for sharing as always. Your videos are uplifting to me because of the colors and pleasing arrangements you make.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Ann!

[@charmer6813]

You gotta love those bonus half square triangles!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

I sure do! Thanks for watching!

[@wandagreer3325]

As usual awesome video. I love the Valentine quilt

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Wanda!

[@patriciadavidson3328]

Love how you decorate… your quilts are beautiful!!❤

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Patricia!

[@teresamc521]

Your quilts are beautiful and your home is so attractive, ty for sharing with us!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Teresa!

[@deb7793]

I was so excited this morning to see your new video. I love all your projects and your lovely style of decorating. Thank you Suzan and keep these videos coming!!! You are an inspiration to me!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Deb!

[@irismoles9369]

Loved your video just found your channel new subbie loving all the things you have shown love the teddies

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you Iris for subscribing to my channel! I appreciate it so much.

[@dianelouise3944]

I love the way you mix fabrics from different collections like in your heart quilt. I’ve seen your drawers of coordinating fabrics in your previous videos. I also collect a lot of fat quarters of mix-and-match fabrics and mix them in my quilts. I will buy yardage of backgrounds but rarely buy multiple yards of anything else. I find myself at a loss when it comes time to bind a quilt, or I want to put a border around a quilt (rarely). In a future video can you discuss how you decide what to buy and how much?

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Diane! Yes, I will certainly talk about how I have accumulated my fabric over the years and how I purchase fabric now. Thank you for the great idea for a future video!

[@leaht4505]

Your decor is always so beautiful and inviting❤️I loved the valentines quilt and am getting that pattern. Thank you for all the fun inspiration, Suzan!🤗

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Leah!

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Hi Suzan! I always enjoy your videos so much! Your Valentine’s quilt and decorations are darling and your Quilt of Valor will be so pretty. You always show us so much eye candy! Happy stitching and quilting til next time!! 🪡🧵🪡✂️✂️✂️☃️☃️💕💕💕

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you Cathy! I so enjoy watching all you do and share!

[@sewnsews6389]

@@pigtailquiltingstitching5635 thank you so much! 😻

[@kurlin97]

Beautiful! You may have already answered this question, I was wondering if you wash your material before you cut and piece.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

I don’t wash my fabric before I use it. If I am concerned about the colors running like reds I will use a color catcher in the wash. I will also provide them if the quilt is for a gift.

[@kurlin97]

@@pigtailquiltingstitching5635 Thank you for the answer! Your home is beautiful and I love watching your videos! Can’t wait for more!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

So happy to see you again!! Love the heart quilt! It is gorgeous!!! The churn dash quilt will be adorable!! Your home is so beautiful! I need to watch more than once to see everything!! Can’t wait for part 2 and for seeing the progress on your quilt for valor!!!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Sara!

[@lindafederer2437]

I have that magazine! Your quilt is sooo adorable. I need to make one too, make not make Valentines this year, but I will do one

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Linda, the heart quilt was fun to work on and it went really fast. You will enjoy making it for sure!

[@Christine-ix7tp]

Susan, so happy to see another video from you! You and your projects and your home are always fabulous! Love the Valentine’s quilt - it’s beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you for watching!

[@CraftyCottageStitches]

So many cute things! Your house always makes me happy😊

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you for watching and your support! I love watching what you are doing and planning!

[@cindy_lou_loves_to_stitch]

What a beautiful heart quilt!! ❣️😊 Love your home! So cozy!! 🤍

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you Cindy!

[@joannemerry1955]

Hi Susan. Just found your channel. Your decorating and home is beautiful, a lot of inspiration. Love the quilted bear your sister made. Was wondering if there was a pattern for the bear? Thank you for sharing all your inspiration and beautiful work.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you for watching Joanne! I do believe my sister had a pattern for the bear. There were two sizes too. The pattern was for just using fabric, but she made it using large quilt blocks she made. It was made over 25 years ago so I don’t know about finding the pattern. I will try to find the name of pattern and the designer.

[@joannemerry1955]

Thank you

[@dianam.9554]

Hi Susan, thank you for sharing your beautiful home and the way you decorate with your quilts. So beautiful !!!!! From your inspiration, I'm trying to make a small quilt for my sewing cart as well. Just wondering , do you put batting in the quilts that go into your sewing cart and do you sew binding around the little quilts ?

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Diana, thank you! I do put batting in the little quilts I made for my sewing carts. I quilt usually in the ditch and I do a binding too.

[@Yt-hb4wh]

Beautiful heart quilt! Did you do anything to prevent color-bleed?

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you for watching! I did not do anything prior before sewing. I haven’t had any issues with my fabric, but I do use color catchers if I wash a quilt or I enclose color catchers with a quilt if I give it away.

[@cindytracy9707]

I love the heart quilt. I also liked what you did with the leftover blocks. Where did you get your quilt ladder? I have been looking for one. Thanks for putting up another great video.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you, Cindy! I got my quilt ladder at Hobby Lobby.

[@smmta1817]

The background with the stars is from what line/designer? I love it

[@sherrilharris6036]

May I recommend that you stop using ziploc bags to store your quilts and fabric supplies? Ziploc bags don't allow air to flow throughout the fibers. Ziploc bags do allow mold & mildew to grow as air can not flow freely. Air flow aids in reducing mold & mildew growth. Any humidity in the air when you place your quilt in a ziploc bag can promote mold & mildew growth. Plastic totes are a better option as they are not so air restrictive. You always have such lovely quilts. I really enjoy seeing them in your videos. Please keep sharing by making these videos.

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Thank you for watching Sherril and all the good information about quilts needing air and not being enclosed in plastic. I totally agree and do not store any of my quilts in plastic. I only use the Ziploc bags to transport my quilt top, batting and backing to my long arm quilter. I want to protect it from getting soiled in the car to and from and after it have been quilted. After it is quilted my long arm quilter puts the quilt all quilted into the Ziploc bag and delivers it to the quilt store for me to pick up. After I pick it up and take it home that is the last time the quilt is in that bag. I then save the bag for the next quilt I have that I need to have quilted. My long arm quilter does not have my quilt very long before she quilts it. It was only there a couple of days so not in danger of any moisture. I am fortunate that I don’t have to leave my quilts for any length of time before I get them quilted and returned.