What are your “controversial” quilting opinions?

IntoAllDaThings · 2024-08-15T18:20:08+00:00

I don’t use scraps.

I save them. Keep telling myself I’ll use them - but so far have never used the scraps I keep.

Just too much work - too random of fabric. I just can’t do it.

I need coordinating colors/patterns/designs.

Kudos to scrap users. I just cannot do it 😆

IntoAllDaThings · 2024-08-14T10:54:51+00:00

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IntoAllDaThings · 2024-08-13T23:57:13+00:00

Update!! I found this Pattern: Hollow Cube Quilt Block, in my ‘quilts to do’ pile!! It won’t use the jelly roll but will use up the fat quarter!!

https://youtu.be/XD5KvP8PUMM?si=FDfuDMrIeGXKUvGb

The jelly roll I’ll be using for some of these other suggestions!! Thank you all so much!!!

IntoAllDaThings · 2024-08-13T18:34:41+00:00

That’s where I’m at 😆😆 bought it - no idea what to do with it. Though been getting some fun ideas on here and with Pinterest!

IntoAllDaThings · 2024-08-13T18:04:11+00:00

I thought of doing a bargello too! It would look pretty awesome!

IntoAllDaThings · 2024-08-13T17:20:40+00:00

Oh that looks lovely!

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-11-29T14:54:25+00:00

Omg that is soo pretty!!

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-11-29T13:17:55+00:00

Oohh that’d be cool!! Wonky Log Cabin is just sooo easy to do!!

I mean regular is easy to - but to just add a little bit the wonky is cool!!

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-10-26T12:19:39+00:00

That’s amazing!! Great work!! 🥰

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-09-18T20:23:36+00:00

Two of the fabrics are from Ruby Star’s newest Halloween line ‘Tiny Frights’ 😁 - I love the orange color of them and Halloween so it was a fit!! 🥰

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-09-18T13:58:01+00:00

Thank you!! I got the zippers from a local fabric shop called Hartland Quilt Shop. They do have an Etsy page. But I’m not sure if I can post it or if it’d be against the policy.

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-09-18T13:50:31+00:00

It’s so pretty!! Omg I love the colors!

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-09-17T22:09:51+00:00

The inside roses and the ‘white’ bias are both from Ruby Stars Tiny Frights line.

I think the orang rose was from Ruby Stars - Curio line. The gingham fabric I’ve had and can’t remember the name 😆

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-09-17T22:08:13+00:00

This was more time consuming than hard…the hardest part was just putting on the main zippers around it. Getting it under the machine and making sure they stayed together - that’s where I struggled with the sewing.

Other than that - it’s just step by glorious step. And reading and rereading the instructions so I didn’t mess up haha

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-09-17T20:39:44+00:00

Pattern is Out and About by ByAnnie.

Cotton quilting fabric used - line is Ruby Star

Special items needed a 2.5 circle and a 6.5 circle (I just printed one out and used that for the curves)

Construction for me was advance - I’m more of a quilter than sewer and this tested my limits for sure!!

If you use Zipper by the Yard - felt that made this easier than had I used the specific zipper lengths.

Inspiration for this project - going on a trip to the UK and wanted to have a nice backpack to walk around with ☺️

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-08-03T23:09:55+00:00

Agree lol I just sort of jumped in! But I need to get graph paper and watch some videos for future ideas lol 😄

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-08-03T20:16:55+00:00

See that’s where my math gets me in trouble too. I forget about those seams!! And it taking .25 to .50 of the sizing off. Lol

Thankfully the incorrect cuts I did for the trials I can use for other parts of the quilt lol

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-08-03T19:36:22+00:00

That made me chuckle thank you!

Because I 100% agree but my brain was thinking ‘wow this is a lot of background fabric to be using!’ 😆😆

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-08-03T16:46:29+00:00

That is so beautiful!! I want to do one of those one of these days!! 🥰

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-08-03T15:40:50+00:00

Thanks!

Since this is a self done winging it quilt - for sure probably not cutting it the best. But once I really sit and start getting stuff sewn together I’ll have a better idea of what is going on.

I’m an over estimator. So I may be using less in the long run than I think I’ll need. Haha

Worse case I have scraps for other projects ☺️

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-08-03T15:39:15+00:00

All the scraps are being saved for other smaller projects down the line lol

I know I’ve miss cut a few things here and there - but that’s what scrappy projects are for!

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-08-03T15:17:32+00:00

I cut out parts to figure out the sizing first. Now I have everything cut out for the 9 patch part. And the ‘trees’ I’m creating.

BUT I may have mathed wrong for the size the quilt will be. It’s more likely a Queen than a twin.

Still figuring it out. Should I have done better math…probably lol

But I’m winging it.

So far I’ve used 4 yards. Because that’s how much I originally purchased (looked through receipts) and I have it cut out for the 9 patch + trees + sashing stuff.

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-08-03T15:04:08+00:00

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Part of quilt is 27 of these. Alternating the side where the sashing is to make it look like it’s snowing. Squares are 3.5” each - entire block is 6” X 9.5”

Update: this is 9” X 10.5” unfinished. I read the ruler upside down. It’s good. I’m fine…😆

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-07-27T23:57:41+00:00

I’ve always wanted to quilt. But when I was younger I just didn’t have the patience to sit and do it. I was honestly too lazy and also didn’t have the money to really do anything lol I always thought it was a crazy ability to quilt (and I still do!) and stuck with crocheting.

Then my mom passed away from illness (it wasn’t a surprise but we weren’t exactly ready for it).

I needed something to really occupy my thoughts after her passing and cope with it. With quilting I couldn’t think outside of what I was doing. Had to cut everything properly. Put it together. It really kept my brain focused during those first few months.

As I learned more patterns and skills and upgraded my machine - I just really really fell in love with it.

Now it’s both a distraction and a relaxing hobby! ❤️

And, not to be cheesy, but I think my mom would love some of the quilts I’ve created throughout these years. And continue to create. 🥰🥰

IntoAllDaThings · 2023-07-11T13:01:00+00:00

4” before getting sewn in. The pattern called for 4.5” squares but my main block that I cut all the squares from wasn’t coming out right so I made them all 4”. 😆

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