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Are you passionate about quilting but worried about the expenses? Well, fret not! In this video, I'll share with you some fantastic money-saving tips to help you enjoy quilting on a budget. Let's dive right in! Chat with me below do you find the cost of quilting too excessively high? what are your thoughts.

[@Suzan4610]

I really like what you have to say .

[@auntdodo1sews]

It's not just special rulers. The whole industry has changed wanting their designers to put out so many collections with so many pieces to each collections, each have their own thread line, notion lines, books and there are all different thread and notion companies saying they have the ultimate tool. Even sewing machine companies update way to often. This all creates a syndrome, of I want to use the newest and the best. What has it done to the mind of the sewist? It's created households of overflowing totes, forgotten notions, and why did I buy this products. We all need to slow down, take a good look at what we have, what we really should invest in and enjoy the process.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Beautifully said point on point

[@jfergusonk12]

Yes!! And most of those which I've succumbed to purchasing, I've never used!! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@anglusandrews5227]

Amen!

[@karena.2416]

You are 100% correct. Quilting should be fun but not bankrupting😊.

[@CSquyres]

Absolutely!! I often think of the beautiful quilts our grandmothers, great-grandmothers, etc. made with no more than scissors, pencils, brown bags, cereal boxes and talent. Thank you for this video!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

my point exactly

[@debbiewood2675]

I agree. I have a brown paper bag template my grandmother used for her lemoine star. Pattern must be about 50 years old. My granny passed in 1981 and I recently finished her quilt.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

@@debbiewood2675 wow that’s beautiful

[@RosieCarl]

I do love Missouri Star and their channel for many reasons. I too am frugal and tend not to buy tools or templates unless I can see a number of different uses for them. And to their credit, Missouri Star does frequently present tutorials that show various ways to use their tools and they celebrate a template that has multiple uses. Missouri Star does focus a lot on using precuts for their quilts. Sure you can cut yardage to the sizes you need for blocks, but buying precuts gives you many colors/designs in one package. And using precuts gets you to the piecing stage more quickly if you are a person who doesn't particularly enjoy the cutting process. I know that building up Missouri Star's business began with a significant financial need for the Doans. They have lived frugality in their own lives. Now, they cater to the idea of providing tools and fabrics to meet the needs of many quilters and quilters-to-be. I think one of the great things they have done is provide restoration of buildings and employment for many people in Hamilton, MO. I have never ever heard anyone on the MSQ channel say "To make this quilt, you MUST buy this or that." But I also applaud that you are showing people ways to do things that don't involve buying something special. This is a skill that was necessary in the past and to a large degree we, as a society, have lost it. There is something satisfying about figuring out how to make do with what we already have. And that is a a skill that would benefit a lot of us. So keep doing what you're doing. Let's not forget that we are all unique and we each choose priorities based on our season of life and our means. There's room for everybody, and we need to support each other in developing our creativity. There is never just one way to accomplish that.😉

[@suehorn4182]

You are absolutely correct. Remember, Missouri star is using their channel as a commercial to sell products.

[@lindajenkins6982]

I agree with the points in your video. To MSQC’s credit, I have heard them say, multiple times, “you don’t really need this or that ruler/ template. Just grab a bowl or straight edge from around the house”. I also appreciate that they show you exactly how to make it. No pattern required. Besides quilt shop clearance sections, I look for quilt shops going out of business. I have saved hundreds of dollars buying their name brand fabrics for $2-3 a yd!!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Great job thanks for responding

[@sandybrenda3226]

When I started watching MSQ quite a few years ago they linked their pattern for free, they stopped doing that. I still watch faithfully every Friday. I do love that some like Jordan Fabrics still give you the printable pattern for free if it belongs to her. Robert Kaufman has an awesome collection of free patterns also.

[@sharonkrz4148]

Wow I love the fact someone thinks like me about all the over priced supplies and other youtubers saying don't buy fabric cheap because it's not good. They are all just in it for the money 💰 Love your channel❤

[@barbaraw9155]

I agree 100%. As a new quilter you feel “if I don’t get those exact templates my project won’t be as beautiful as theirs”. I have learned that I don’t NEED all those templates or every half inch ruler! Thank you for using your voice to help the newer quilters. Love your videos!!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

you are very welcome

[@AuntDi2]

A million percent correct, Karen!! I fell into the money trap when I first started quilting 4 years ago and regret a lot of what I own that I don’t use. Another tip is that there are tons of free patterns online, through KZbin and Pinterest. I’m convinced that I will rarely ever purchase another pattern unless it’s something really special. Btw, I love your hair! Very cute!

[@quiltta]

All the fabric makers ha e a ton of free patterns, like hoffman, Benertex, Moda and fat quarter shop.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

thank you

[@marywoolley-nb7ct]

By using fabric from thrift stores , quilt covers, men’s shirts you not only save money you are also mindful of the environment. Thanks for speaking up 👏🏽

[@kathycranor5297]

I was floored when I went to thrift store and mens shirt were priced at $6-16. No way.

[@jakeakawayne6437]

I get mine at a pay-per-pound place

[@anne-marieesnos9402]

In Canada, value village, renaissance or the salvation army are my go to places for quilting fabrics. Good for my budget and the environment. Bed sheets are fabulous. Happy quilting to all !

[@PearlWilliams1]

I agree with you as well!! You can quilt without it costing you a small fortune! I am glad someone has spoke up and said something.

[@suecostelloe1747]

I agree totally. If you think Missouri star is bad, you should listen to laundry basket quilts. It's hard sell to the Max. It does take a little bit of the joy out when you need a bank loan to make a quilt. The quilts that I've made that touch my heart are the ones made from my families recycled clothing. Like you, I'm a country Australian quilter and don't fall for all the hype. There are exquisite quilt shops near where I live but I refuse to pay up to $30 per metre when I have so many shirts, shorts and scraps from 26 years of quilting in my sewing room.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Excellent well done

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

Laundry Basket Quilts is like a QVC segment! Lol😂

[@jennifers1006]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm new to quilting and was getting overwhelmed with the costs of all the supplies. This will help me to really think about what I really need and don't need. I didn't know about printing out stencils. Great tip....

[@SueLewisBuffalo]

Me too!

[@cheryll8236]

EXCELLENT, excellent video!!! Best advice I've ever heard for sewing/quilting. Go back to the basics and JUST HAVE FUN! Thank you for reminding me.

[@conniejoperkins2181]

I agree with you on all your points of quilting I am a old school quilter I use what I have for sewing. I have another tip I like to share with everyone I belong to a sewing group and a sewing guild and the members will bring in the fabric,patterns, and notions for who wants the items.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Thanks for sharing! great idea

[@janetoneill2132]

I’m so pleased you’ve made this video! All these expensive rulers and different notions can take some of the joy out of sewing,as someone else said we need to think of how our parents grandparents did their quilting on shoestring

[@mamakaka73]

Even some pattern that are obvious and basic are being sold by some designers. Huh... no I won't pay 12$ for your gingham pattern ma'am...

[@angelamcgovern1525]

Couldn’t agree with you more, I’m in the uk so don’t order from American companies as postage is more than the items. I hate yellow rulers as struggle seeing through them, I do like creative grids large ruler. My other bug burn is fabric has gone through the roof in the past 18 months, why are tons of shops charging new prices on old stock

[@elizabethwilliams3267]

Oh my! Yes! 3 and 4 year old design lines at £17/m - who are they kidding?

[@darindab8254]

Thank you for the amazing video and perspective! I’m 63 and just decided to teach myself to quilt and can’t tell you how much money I’ve spent on rulers and fabric. I love your grounded approach- it’s exactly what I didn’t know I needed! ❤

[@liw7266]

Two excellent resources for free quilting patterns: 1. library books on quilting, 2. the websites of many fabric manufacturers

[@barbarajefferysings]

The companues are in business. A business sells a product or a service. One can choose to purchase or not. I am pretty much able to figure out most patterns, but some people don't have that skill. I don't buy patterns. Others do. It's okay either way. Individual choice.

[@bettykasischke3665]

I'm a Missouri Star fan girl, but I too watch the sales. I've got a wall of templates and rulers and end up using only a couple of basic ones. I do like MSQC's five inch ruler and the 2.5 ruler, but as Jenny says, use what makes sense to your brain. As to fabric, I love me some Moda, but the discount wall at my store always has lots. Great backing fabric. Muslin is a nice backing fabric too. Good tips! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.

[@phyllisdippert2216]

I may be wrong, but Missouri star had just built all those shops and then covid hit. Maybe they took a really big hit financially. But they are really expensive and I too don't watch a video when you have to buy a specialty ruler. But I have to say that I bought a t-shirt quilt making kit and it was the best decision I made for that project. The ruler was great. And the backing was a dream. Better than anything I have used.

[@janicelough3918]

MSQ made tons of money during Covid. Everyone was stuck at home and started quilting. We couldn’t go to the stores, so ordered supplies from MSQ. There is no suffering going on at MSQ. Covid was their biggest money maker. 💰 They used us.

[@shirleystaats5857]

I totally agree with you!!! It's like looking in a mirror at myself....I do exactly everything you do!!! I've never followed a pattern ever. I just create my own!!! I make a lot of memory quilts with peoples clothing! It makes such wonderful quilts

[@deborahgiles8214]

I think this kind of reality check is important. A big industry has grown around quilting and they exist to make money. Because they can. But quilting existed before the industry existed. Our "training" and conditioning as quilters is that we have to trust the industry and the subtext of the marketing message is that if you try to veer off that path, your quilts will be sub-par. It's super important that we trust our own good sense, intelligence, ingenuity, and creativity AND at the same time educate ourselves as quilters so we know we are using quality products to make our quilts so they will withstand a lot of use and give us years of enjoyment--because it's a lot of work making a quilt! I am a quilty rebel and a BIG fan of thinking for myself and/or thinking outside that quilty box. The need for special rulers for so many things is a particular pet peeve of mine. There are ruler sets that make particular types of blocks easier (Tri-Recs set for example) but do we NEED them? Fact is, it's often possible to do the same thing without the special ruler. Plus, I have to store every tool I buy so I really want to keep the volume under control. The recent surge in popularity of English paper piecing is a particularly egregious case in point. They sell us papers, which we need, but I have proven to myself that I can print and cut out my own papers that are just as accurate and functional as laser cut commercially produced papers. It takes more time than handing over my credit card but I'm in control of that cost/convenience balance which makes me happy. Papers can cost $100 for a large quilt!! (Canadian dollars; I'm in Canada.) Then there are the acrylic templates. Another $100. And the message is that you will need to buy the template set to make the quilt: without the templates, this quilt will not be possible. I make my own from template plastic. You can mark and fussy cut anything out of your own templates. It's faster if you have acrylic templates because you can rotary cut around them which you really can't do with template plastic but that's a tradeoff I'm prepared to make. I feel like it's necessary to fight a creeping dependence on manufactured goods to replace our own abilities, training, and knowledge.I could go on and on but I've said enough already! Great topic. Since I started quilting 30 years ago, I have been fighting the message that if we are not prepared to buy every single thing without counting the cost our quilts will be less than. It's just not the case.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Thank you for such a detailed picture of the industry, this video was created out of frustration not for myself but for the message that you must have every product to make a quilt I do hope that new quilters read your message in full. Thank you for sharing g your wisdom. You are older than me as in so has seen more with Quilting so your words are very wise. Thanks you once again. A well said message. 👏👏👏👏

[@suedavis1835]

Good ideas, although I have to say that the Temu squares were pretty poor quality and inconsistent. I did get some other good stuff from Temu (Japanese style strips) which were much better. Also, I never throw away woven clothes. They all get cut up for quilt fabric, and any leftover pieces are snipped and saved in plastic bags to use for stuffing pillows, dolls and other crafts. As for MSQC, they have good tutorials and I just ignore their shameless hawking of special rulers and tools.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

That was funny ...shameless hawking but yes tutorial are good.

[@kymdixon8083]

Good for you, not all of us have money to keep buying, I use paper then laminate, love this channel x

[@dingtonia]

Totally absolutely agree. It’s ridiculous. School glue is a pound, sewline glue pen and refills are a fortune compared. I’m so anti these rip off quilting supplies and suppliers.

[@geanniesimmons976]

I'm new to your channel, I totally agree! I also have fallen into the hype of buying several rulers and the beautiful, gorgeous lines of fabric that I drool over. I also have lots of regrets. 😔I recently went to an estate sale. The lady that passed was a sewer. She had several machines, fabric and notions. At first, I was a kid in a candy store! After I got home, I realized that I could be that poor women.😮. Her children were getting rid of her things. They didn't need or want them. The only value, to them, was to sell them. I started thinking of how much stuff I have. The amount of fabric that I will probably never use. I've stopped buying fabric until I make a significant dent in what I have. I sew because I enjoy it, I have enough to give me LOTS of joy! Thank you for the reminder😘

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Thank you I just read your message to my husband he that ought it was very insightful and totally agree with, thank you

[@clarkefamily4174]

Agreed its addictive

[@karencladere8997]

You're right, Quilting is getting very commercialized. Fabric going for upwards of 15-24 dollars on the high end. Lots of tutorials advertising for accuquilt, long arm, EQ8, $6,000 and up sewing machines and fully decorated sewing rooms with special chairs and tables. It is going into an elitist type of hobby 🆚 a simple hobby to share with friends and help others.i choose to stay in my lane and splurge when I want but get caught up in the race.😊

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

correct

[@Reikiht56]

I agree, I also bought bed sets on sale for quilting, both from the thrift shops and online stores.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

perfect

[@clarkefamily4174]

I bought minky blankets on sale at Spotlight for $20 for backing fabric

[@susanbowles9015]

While there is always a cheaper way to do things, some people are not as imaginative or as experienced as others and like having an easy alternative available. They may not be experienced with searching the internet for patterns and downloading free patterns or live near dollar stores where they may possibly have foam forms in the right size to use as a pattern. No one is being forced to order products from these companies. Missouri Star and Laundry Basket Quilts are wonderful companies and are offering products to people who are free to buy them if they want them. There is nothing wrong with that. It is called free enterprise.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

off course we all have freedom of choice

[@annetrenary2875]

When I first started making quilts I would go and buy twin and queen size for my backing. Seems now you can't find really nice cotton sheets and if I do can't afford them.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

They are very expensive I use to go to the thrift store

[@Quilt4Joy]

I refuse to buy from temu. I know, they have some great deals, but I just don’t want to risk receiving some poor quality items.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Fair enough do what makes you happy

[@sandrahaigh2976]

I'm new to quilting, only two months, but majority of my precut fabrics have come from Temu. I have some really pretty jelly roll strips and packs of precut blocks. Temu can be quite addictive lol I live near a market with several cheap fabric shops, and I've bought several pretty fabrics at £3 per metre. Oh, is it Minky you couldn't remember. I made a baby quilt using a minky blanket for the back, and I've bought more to make more baby quilts. Using a monkey blanket means it doesn't need batting if any sort. I've used sheets instead of batting for the two lightweight quilts I've made. Love and agree with all your advice in this video 💞

[@esther5333]

Rulers, patterns and kits, oh my... way too expensive. When I started quilting I bought a book with hundreds of blocks and how to make each at different sizes. Yes, that was worth it. Once you get a little experience you don't need to buy the patterns (I have never bought a pattern) and kits. Also, I can get 1 yard of fabric (on sale often) for the same price as a fat quarter. I'm on a tight budget and frugally purchase all of my quilting items. Love your channel! Thank you!!

[@yoshiew05]

I invested in a big book of quilt blocks, with a print in color & line drawings of the block. Best purchase aside from the basic ruler, mat and rotary cutter. I bought a cute quilt pattern and as a dressmaker, I found the cutting instructions a bit confusing. Maybe just me, but I’m reluctant to buy more patterns and I like figuring out the geometry from my book.

[@Renuewspa]

I so agree! I print items to cut by hand or I can scan to my cutter. I’ve even gone to muslin as a stabilizer for my embroidery.

[@cmlahey1]

I couldn’t agree more! I have turned off tutorials that require specialty rulers many times. Mainly because I liked one pattern but then I would have the ruler and would feel guilty about not using it.

[@beckypetersen2680]

If I could figure out how to do it without that specialty ruler or template, I don't feel guilty, but sometimes it is hard to come up with an alternative . I usually turn off the tutorial if I see it heading that direction.

[@jacquieskipper4907]

My two favorite words - "clearance sale"

[@virginialegault4699]

I agree. Sad how gullible we can be. Especially new products. Rare to have something really new. They just add some sort of gimmick and we fall for it The sad thing is that often these things have many problems and are frustrating . I don’t jump to buy a new thing anymore.

[@elizabethmichelin7451]

I always advise new quilters not to get on the bandwagon of buying every speciality ruler sold. And looking at sites like quilters cache for patterns etc.

[@26debsterdots]

I 100% agree with you ! ❤ Great talk on your video. New subscriber here. I also had aha moments about rulers, fabrics & patterns etc. It has gotten CRAZY. I quit quilting for almost 3 years. So now I am A LOT more resourceful. If i can get 2nd hand electric blankets from the thrift store I take out the electric cords and I found there are 2 layers of blanket that are thin and then I take them apart for 2 large pieces of batting. The electrical cord parts I use for rope in the yard. I also sew like batting materials to make a larger piece of batting or stabilizer. If I need a shape in plastic or acrylic ( plexiglass ) because I am going to use it a lot, I ask my local window glass shop if they can make it for me and how much. I once had them make leaves and other shapes of various sizes very inexpensively. My pet peeve in addition to rulers is ……kits, I see a kit and think oh cool there is almost everything to make the quilt……………OH NOoOOOO….. then I find I have to buy the pattern and often times template or ruler SEPARATELY ! ! ! ! WHY !? Is the pattern NOT included ! Just boggles my mind ! The quilts I make I give away because most people cannot afford to buy them. Quilting is a therapy for me . And it offers some comfort to others. I was inspired by the child’s book The Quilt Makers Gift. Thank you all viewers for your comments and Crafty Quilting Designs ! You all are very talented and creative. Have a marvelous day everyone !

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Very heart warming message to us all thank you for sharing

[@phyllisdippert2216]

I told them how disappointed I was because they now charge for some patterns that used to be a free download. I am retired and on a fixed income. Gotta watch my pennies! Lol!

[@quiltta]

I agree with you . Same on you tube,they get you to subscribe to get patterns.,and the next thing you know you have to be a patron . That's were l watch my pennies. I have un subscribed to alot of them.

[@lisahennings4186]

I agree with you. I had to leave my job for early retirement due to a bad accident at work. I am always having g to scrimp and save just for the fabric. I would love to spend lots of money on fun toys but it is not possible. Learning to be use what I need and ❤being inventive. Thanks for the tips.

[@FalanaBlessed]

Great video. Loved your passion in the delivery of your message.❤

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@pattimize5742]

I completely agree. I watch some of their videos as well and the reason I don't watch them all is because of all the items they constantly try to sell you. I want to watch a how to video, not sales.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

lol

[@Quilt4Joy]

Your table runner is gorgeous ❤

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Thank you

[@pattimize5742]

Yard sales and old sheets, are a great way to get fabrics. I got two large tubs of mixed fabrics for 10.00 at a yard sale. It was great!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Great idea!! awesome

[@anglusandrews5227]

I’ve been quilting for over thirty years and has seen the amount of quilting merchandise available and the prices increase by leaps and bounds. The industry has grown and is now big business. Years ago there was far less quilting gadgets,notions or fabric as we have today. We didn’t have precuts and had to match our own fabrics. We could probably do without 80% of the rulers, notions and gadgets we have today and still make beautiful quilts. Happy quilting.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Very very true 1000 %

[@susanayers2781]

Thank you for your wonderful video. I've been sewing for a very, very long time and when I started to watch the newer quilting videos, I wondered how our grandmothers and great-grandmothers ever quilted without all the gadgets out in the marketplace. All of them are selling stuff that you don't need (I mean all of them Fat Quarter Shop, Shabby Fabrics, Missouri Quilting, Lori Holt, Debbie Shore, etc. the list is long). The cost of fabric is just crazy and don't get me going on the cost of thread, it's crazy. Another thing I've noticed is that most of them are somehow connected, they use the same fabrics, the patterns are almost the same. Stop falling for all of this puff, just enjoy the quilting process! Thank you.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Well said this is my point thanks for sharing your point of view

[@franklyfostertv]

Thanks for this video! You are exactly right! I have spent a small fortune on my quilty habit! Starting to destash! Keep up the good work! I love you and your style!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

😊

[@LaVonne23]

It is fair to caution quilters, and other crafters, to not purchase items they don’t need or that they can make themselves or get free or less expensive elsewhere. Most of us can use that reminder now and then. Your tips for alternative products and resources is appreciated. However, it’s not helpful or fair for us to criticize a business for developing and/or selling their products - no matter how useless any particular products may be for any one of us individually. Businesses want success, too. Also, about Temu…..we should also be reminded that so many (most?) of the items sold on Temu are product designs stolen from other businesses, and that is a business practice worth criticizing.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

I agree, and this is not bashing or criticising MS however I do feel that this particular business sells and promotes at a high cost and uses its influence to persuade quilters that every product they sell is a must to make the quilt, offering the idea that you can simply download the template is an alternative or use basic rulers to achieve the results promotes inclusion, and let us be Frank they are EXTREMELY successful company. With reference to Temu yes, they too have done wrong none is perfect.

[@anncantlin9710]

I agree with you, never buy fabric at full prices, it takes the joy out if your have to pay so much for fabric. It should not break the bank to enjoy this hobby

[@SimplySarah-74]

Absolutely! ❤ Quilts are priceless because of the creator not how much was spent on creating them.

[@Mickey-jo1hf]

Agree 100%. I'm so tired of monitary rape! The quilting industry is out of control. But I love to make quilts. I shop thrift stores often for fabric.

[@mrs.stitches8792]

Keep in mind that you are paying the designer for his or her artwork that is printed on the fabric. They are entitled to be paid for their art just as an artist is paid for a painting. 😊

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Thats a good point and quite important thanks for checking me on that 👏👏👏

[@beckypetersen2680]

It would be like an artist being paid for cards printed from his painting. Not the actual painting as there is only one of them.

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

I believe the fabric manufacturing company is paying the designer for her artwork and then the fabric company is making the profit from there. The artist is probably getting paid one lump sum for their work and not a percentage of the sales once produced, but then I’m not a fabric designer so don’t know this for certain.

[@RiverCitiCreative]

Say on, Say on!! 🥰 I purchased a metal L ruler from the dollar store. It was a dollar!!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

excellent love it

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

I thought the same thing when I saw the bunny and egg templates. Why would they even make a plastic template when its a traceable design that you will only use a few times. Such a ridiculous product to create that will be on clearance in a few months. I feel sorry for new quilters that don't realize this is something that should be traced on fusible web or to hand applique. They will never use it again. I feel this particular template was a greedy move on Missouri Star. Yes it is their job to generate income. They need to cover the costs of making the videos. They generally do this by influencing you to purchase fabrics packs. The problem with these are you do not need that amount of fabric. There are always lots of leftovers. Also, personally, I do not want the same fabric pattern in three different color ways. I don't want my quilt to look like theirs. Who wants a quilt that looks like every one else's? They should encourage quilters to pick their own fabrics, their own palette. And on the same story line they should encourage quilters to quilt their own quilts. Stop saying " send it to your longarmer". New quilters feel like they are not capable of choosing their own fabric colors or quilting their own quilts. They think it needs to look like Instagram. Someone needs to instill in people to follow their own creativity.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

And the award goes to YOU, spot on comment, well said, thank you, these are my thoughts. I am not trying to be horrible just saying that it's not right to send this quick buy throw away culture to newbies who can get overwhelmed .... thank you.

[@bluehawiian1]

Thanks for the information on fabrics from Temu. I was hesitant to buy any but at the same time attracted because the price is great!

[@LucilleOneal-vk7be]

Thanks for the money saving tips. You always have such great ideas.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

You are very welcome thank you

[@nannykat1057]

My 3rd video to watch as a new subscriber.... YOU are wonderful!! God bless you! GIANT hugs from Texas!! 🤠🤠🤗🤗

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Lo you have me cracking up 😂 thank you hugs from Australia 🫶

[@CLR-v9k]

I always head to the "last chance" section of the fabric stores. A lot of good fabric for 70 percent off...yes please! Remnant shelf always a good option, too. I also bought temu fabric...good fabrics, good price. Thanks for your videos!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Temu is ok in my opinion

[@jopetersen542]

Great tips. Love the view on rulers. Elaborating on a couple of tips. My mother cut her templates from cardboard. Don't want to use cardboard, you can get relatively inexpensive sheets of plastic. I use men's shirts too. One of my thrift stores sells men's shirts for $2 ea. I have also gotten sheets for $2‐4. I also didn't use pre cuts. You are cutting them for a block and you end up with pieces left over. Buy yardage and cut your pieces.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

totally agree great tips thanks for sharing

[@autumn88310]

I have realized that most of the 200-year-old quilts in the museums were made out of old clothes. Yes, they were for daily use not competition at quilt shows. There is nothing wrong with using Walmart, Joanne, or Hobby Lobby fabric. I've seen beautiful quilts made out of thrifted shirts.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

110 %agree spot on comment

[@Katnip7770]

I made a twin size patchwork quilt of scrap fabric. No fancy ruler, rotary cutter or cutting mat; just a pair of scissors a school style 12 inch ruler and an old 70’s sewing machine. The only extra cost was the thread and a previously thrifted sheet for the backing. It was my first quilt with simple squares…just a fun project for me to sew with my ten year old son. We chose coordinating colours from my fabric stash and planned the layout and repeats carefully. He enjoyed learning to use the sewing machine and has done a few more sewing projects since then. The quilt is beautiful despite its simple design. The cost? almost nothing…making memories with my son? priceless.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

amen welldone

[@fondasarff9701]

If you have kids or grandkids check their coloring books for great, easy applique shapes.

[@clarkefamily4174]

Good idea. I took the unused ones to thrift store but kept the ones they'd scribbled in😊 thinking noone would want them😅

[@micheleh4016]

I agree. So many companies want to sell rulers and tools that quilters really do not need. Then these companies go out and create projects specifically to use the tool or ruler. They generate their own demand. I have several rulers that I bought during classes, demos, etc or were included free with a quilting magazine I used to subscribe to. And I admit, I NEVER use them! They are a waste of money and take up space. I decided a while ago that I would not buy any more of these tools amd I certainly haven't missed them.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Good for you

[@darlenegreen6821]

this was great...this is how our grandmothers did it....reuse repurpose that fabric....old bedding works great ...shirts ...thank you

[@sherrysimpson9455]

Omgoodness!!! I am so glad I came across your channel!!! You have the same thinking that I do about quilting!!! I am so blown away. But I love to go rogue on quilts sometimes and just not think. But I always go back to the old days of how women use to make them because they needed them to keep warm in the winter. I even had a hope chest to put one in for when I got married. I made it by hand and cut the squares out by hand out of polyester clothes. Love your thinking!!!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

You are so welcome! wow you are awesome good going

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I have specialty rulers. They are an investment. I buy them because my time is valuable and material is expensive. Rulers are tools that allow me to work accurately, productively with minimum waste. These are for my foundational blocks that are in all my quilts. I see all sorts if hacks to adapt regular rulers . Split rectangles, an underused block, is a perfect example. So many hacks to use a conventional ruler are time intensive and wasteful of fabric. I make 100's of these...I use Studio 180's Split Rec ruler. Perfectly accurate quickly dispatched. But I would never buy a template for a one and one anything. We are in complete agreement there.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Well said!

[@rebeccasteichen]

😝 lol I love you!!! I love in Missouri and I can’t stand them. I refuse to order from them anymore.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

LOL why don't your order anymore plz share

[@rebeccasteichen]

@@CraftyQuiltingDesigns They take so long to ship the order and last time I ordered there was a paper pattern along with fabric that was smashed into a very small padded envelope. The paper pattern was smashed up on all four corners. I would think that with fabric shipping would be in a box, not a padded envelope. One time it took over a month for an order to ship…all items were in stock. It took 4 phone calls to get the item shipped.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

@@rebeccasteichen wow😕

[@gracebalch]

I used to be on their Facebook group, but it was alarming how many people talked about receiving boxes and boxes in one order. It felt like an addiction that MSQC encourages.

[@momistaken]

I buy fabric from a few Etsy vendors. Better prices and they will put together a set of whatever I want. I agree about the rulers. In my area, the quilt shops have all closed, so your tips are helpful to me. My grandmother used old quilts as batting, boy those quilts were heavy! For lightweight quilts, a thrifted flannel sheet can be the right batting. By the way, Sweetheart, I needed to turn the volume down while listening to you.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

There was no music so don’t know why you needed to turn it down Thanks for watching g and commenting

[@karenkayrowe]

You are absolutely right. No one needs to buy Easter templates from an overpriced quilt conglomerate.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

My point exactly

[@connie5768]

I think your thoughts are excellent, and I enjoy your videos and your personaltiy. I think that improvising and figuring things out leads to great satisfaction.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

110%correct Connie

[@donnaborg5636]

Bravo! 'Quilting fabric' used to be stained, torn, outgrown clothing, table cloths, sheets,etc. It was recycling before we knew the word. If people have $$ to throw away on all of the trendy stuff, fine. Go ahead, but it's absolutely not necessary.

[@lindawilliams7084]

Hi there, it’s Linda the librarian. I agree with whole heartedly. As a librarian. I did similar to you to present to between 50& 100 kids for Summer Reading Programs craft activities. B-Blessed 😂

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Oh brilliant

[@pbar8439]

I agree. The quilting industry is a billion dollar industry. Way over priced. I started quilting in 1990. We used muslin on the back of our quilts. Why buy premium fabric for the back? I will use heavily discounted fabric for the backing and 100% cotton sheets purchased from the thrift store. I also purchase 100% cotton men's shirts to make quilts with. You'd be surprised at how much fabric you can get from a shirt. Especially the big men's shirts.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

definitely

[@LovingHandsDesign]

You are so right. However, for some it’s just easier to buy a template sometimes. I also have a Brother scan and cut that make things easier. But as a quilter, you should invest in a couple different size rulers.

[@jindih]

Just came across your channel. Love it. Are you in the UK? I love your Australian quilts. I have a lot of Aussie fabrics that I would love to use up in a quilt x

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

I am in Australia welcome to my channel

[@jylromain6439]

I know they sometimes promote certain items but I have seen plenty of videos that do not promote specific items. Jenny has even stated "But you don't need a special ruler. Whatever you have will be fine." Keep in mind, that they are a family-run quilt store. (not a conglomerate as one has suggested), and do sell quilting items. I find their prices to be close to my local stores and sometimes even better. Maybe you need to watch more often than now and then or if it bothers you, not watch at all. If you want to see commercialism, try a cross-stitch video. It's all about what they bought and what they got as gifts. I gave them up for that reason.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Never watch cross stitch but ill certainly go have a look. Please don't get me wrong as I stated I have nothing against them, it was merely the Easter bunny templates that HUGELY SURPRISE ME ...which was excessively not required. yes Jenny will say that but as another subscriber has mention the ethos has change.

[@WiseLady7]

Karen, this video is so informative! I definitely agree with you about the high prices of quilting items, especially fabric, batting and backing. I can make gorgeous pre-cut quilt blocks from inexpensive beautifully printed old bedding, tablecloths, curtains, even OLD DRESSES! Many of them have the most beautiful vibrant prints and designs that would be ideal for making quilt blocks. The fabric quality from these items is also quite impressive. Thank you for mentioning about going to thrift stores. I never thought to do that, and I have a couple of thrift stores near me.👍

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

well done, thanks for sharing what you do

[@phyllismawyer5368]

I have started shopping and buying only if it's on sale. Fabric is getting more expensive with each season.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

@@phyllismawyer5368 it sure is

[@aprilblood1854]

I have been following you since you’ve almost started in the beginning and I’ve really enjoyed watching you. I have actually use yours as an example for a couple of young girls that were learning how to quilt and learning so for the first time I went to your shop and one thing I noticed was that you don’t give the dimensions of your quilt is there a reason for that?

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

@@aprilblood1854 hi thanks for being so loyal to my channel to answer your question the site gives the options for sizes of doubled throw queen etc but if you want the actual size of the quilt some just ask me the actual measurements hope that helps . Which quilt were you interested in ?

[@karenburns507]

You are correct, MSQC tutorials are designed to show off the newest “wow” gadgets. But they are a large company and they want to sell you something so they will stay in business. Sometimes it is obvious that a ruler is a one and done type. However, if I were to use it over and over, then I might consider it. It is easier for me to use a hard plastic template than a paper one. I watch their tutorials because they are fun and inspirational. But I recognized early on that they aren’t going to really teach me much. That’s the benefit of the KZbinrs that really teach something about quilting, I learn from them, not from MSQC. They are entertaining and seem like delightful people, but I’ll come to you for the real learning.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Aww that’s nice yes you are correct in all that you said totally ageee

[@stineandscott]

When I used to scrapbook I developed a rule for myself and I still use it. I have to use it 1 time at least per dollar it cost. If I didn't think I would use a $30 item 30 times it's not worth it.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Great rule

[@elizabethdunford6855]

You are absolutely right! Thank you

[@elizabethgonzalezbutcher478]

From chile, love your video!!! Thank you

[@kellyjames516]

Amen sister!!! Have also done many of the things u mentioned. Quilting/sewing is my happy place. It will not break the bank for me. 🥰

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

When I watch these programs from quilt companies or pattern retailers, I mainly watch for inspiration. And tbh, you did get inspired to do a far, far superior Easter table runner! 😁 But I agree that there’s not a need to buy expensive templates, and that the video was specifically made to sell a product, which makes me sad.

[@candystickley3368]

Or a coloring book has things for templates

[@stineandscott]

The prices on patterns I have noticed recently have gotten outrageous. I saw an Alice in wonderland themed one and ouch 60 or so dollars no way.

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

Really wow

[@ameliaknipp8985]

Thank for reinforcing what I was thinking😊

[@natalieheffner2211]

I'm a new quilter at 59y.o. I dont know color, I'm slowly getting the basics of course, but I won't buy yardage yet. Putting color's together freaks me out, it's so hard!!!! So for right now I have to buy things that go together (Walmart has fat quarter bundles for $6 or $7 and yardage for $4). The day I buy a bag of scraps will be a welcomed miracle! Thankyou for your video, it was a big help! I was feeling bad watching the designers and shops on you-tube that my quilts can't compare. You gave me some confidence!

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

well done you very proud and those Fat quarter bundles are an excellent price well done.

[@clarkefamily4174]

Thanks for this. I took a class March 2023 and got hoodwinked by my quilting shop.i have 3 rulers a square a triangle and the long one showed i refuse to buy anymore. My second quilt was built around teatowels and some embroidered panels and its still my favourite. I have stopped going to the quilting shop because she laughed at me trying to do improv when I've only been quilting for a year. I have found a cheaper longarmer who works from home. I buy my fabrics from Spotlight when on sale.i am currently makingaa quilt using old pillowcases. I did buy some fabric from a thriftstore to try out a kaleidoscope quilt but found out later it was polyester. 😮 you have given me some more ideas and i thought of another clearance store where i can get backing fabric. Thank you so much for being so honest

[@Marla.22]

I, myself do not watch MSQ anymore when I saw how they cut on bias a lot, they iron wrong, and they never tell you whats cut bias or not and I had a lot of stretching in my fabric messing up my quilts. This was several years ago and I don't care to watch anymore. Mad or no mad Im saying it.lol. Also they try to sell rulers, far quarters, 10" sq, etc that are not needed

[@dodic7145]

So refreshing to hear. Whatever happened to paper templates? Another great channel is Jordan fabrics, most of her quilts are made with her well used 6by 24 inch ruler....

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

She is my Fav

[@janicelough3918]

Donna Jordan is a National Gem. You can’t go wrong watching her lovely, relaxing, most valuable videos. Genuinely free.

[@jinnyh]

You nailed it!! So appreciate this rant

[@RavenAttwoode]

I'm with you on the "back in the day" quilting! I think that every time I see someone talking about how important it is that all the paper templates for English paper piecing be identical. They didn't have Cricut or these die presses back when EPP started! 😅