Edit: I can't seem to make a post with a pic, so I'll try adding it in a comment or as a link on imgur. Here is: https://imgur.com/gallery/kkGY2vt

I recently came into an INSANE stash. I haven't had time to go through it all yet, but I have a fellow quilty friend with a birthday coming up in a week. I usually buy her some precuts, but decided this year I can make my own from this stash.

How does this selection look? Is there anything jumping out as not fitting in, or anything that is too big a jump? I don't currently have any neutrals with me but I'll add some squares of whites and creams to go with it, and am including a yard of a blue fabric with it for trim/backing of whatever she decides to make.

I'm thinking 3x 5" squares of each fabric - that should give me a nice generous stack (or I could do more smaller squares. I am limited by a couple of the fabrics only being scraps.

Would love some opinions.

My friend was given this fabric from her grandmother to remember her father who passed when she was young. She has asked me to make a twin bed size quilt incorporating the fabric (no pressure!) and I’m a bit stumped. It’s not my normal choice of pattern or colour.

Does anyone have any ideas/patterns they think would make a beautiful quilt with this fabric?

I’m also not sure what type of fabric it is (I’m still beginner-ish), so any other advice to consider when beginning this project would be well received.

Thanks!!

First and most importantly, I really enjoyed reading everyone's horror stories about online Joann orders and the positive vibes sent my way.

Turns out my gamble paid off...I got my order (in two shipments, of course) within 5 days of my order. Everything was clean and in tact and I'll have batting for ages...I didn't fully realize just how big 30 yards of queen sized binding would be.

I may regret attempting this, but at least I got through the fabric selection stage. 😂

https://thatsitiquilt.com/2024/04/19/ditching-this-quilt/ Progress....

Made entirely of recycled fabric from my local craft resale shop, I wanted to take on something simple to start out. She's admittedly a little rushed--I'm an impatient sewer--but something about getting the first one out of the way felt important. Really excited to take on more piecing next!

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I’m hand quilting my first quilt and I have a giant quilt hoop but I just find it hard to use. I was wondering if anyone here has used the dritz frame and if you think it would be better than a hoop.

I’m making a quilt using a vintage quilt top in serious need of repair. I’ve washed it by hand and pressed it. Some of the fabrics are quite threadbare and some seams are open. I don’t know if it is strong enough to be quilted. Has anyone ever tried fusing a vintage quilt top to something like mistyfuse for stability before making the quilt sandwich? After seam repairs of course.

I want to use the thinnest and most flexible fusible for this as I don’t want the finished quilt to be too stiff.

Before anyone gets upset, it’s vintage,but not particularly valuable. And the owner would like it to be used as intended.

Any and all helpful suggestions welcome.

I like to have larger spools in basic colors and seems like finding them in stores can be hit or miss. Are there online retailers you trust for thread? Not always sure what I’m getting on Amazon, but if you have specific merchants would love to know!

Hi I was so looking forward to this class but am sick. Anybody want to go in my place? Cute bird quilt class, paid 112 for it but not hurting for the $

https://www.hellostitchstudio.com/events/in-person-for-the-birds-with-sondra-von-burg

I'm on the hunt for alternatives to good ol' copy paper for foundation paper piecing. I know there are specialty foundation papers, but I'm cheap frugal. ;)

I came across a product that states it washes away with water. That took me down the rabbit hole of water soluble stabilizers. Looking into the specialty product and doing some math, it comes to appx $0.90/100 sq in of stabilizer. Looking into Pellon 541, it would price out to $0.37-0.40/100 sq ft based on the Joanns 50% off sale (which is when I'd likely be sure to purchase it).

Has anyone used the Pellon 541 for FPP? Or any purpose really and think it would work for the purpose of FPP (and save all the ripping out of paper)?

Will a white binding work best? And how should I quilt it - in the ditch, invisible thread n something in the big orange blocks?

Trimming AFTER sewing on the binding: I want to trim my binding down a tad to facilitate a better turn over. It's too wide. What do I do at the corners?

Does anyone have this pattern? My mom is looking for it.

This is a quilt for me, so I want it to be great! I used a moda scrap bag and boy I’m so stinkin happy with it. Can’t tell if the lines are straight enough to pull off straight line quilting.

I have quilt tops that I haven’t bound or quilted but they’re heavily starched and attracting insects. Do you think it’s worth washing them as they are? Has anyone tried this before? Are they a lost cause? If anyone has any advice I appreciate it. If it’s a lost cause then I’ll accept it, it’s my own fault for leaving them unfinished for so long, but really any advice is appreciated! Thank you!

I found this on the Juki junkies site after searching for glow thread. I’ve seen some quilters here using the wonderfil brand and it looks awesome. I’m just looking for a larger size rather than the small 200 yard spool wonderful has. Hoping to find someone who has used this and can attest to the glow quality!

I want to do a simple baby quilt, out of 100 4''x4'' jersey scraps and I know I will fail.
My plan is to iron the jersey flat (I don't even know if jersey works like this), use clips to secure it between precut 4,5''x4,5'' newspaper to prevent distortion while sewing and just treat it like normal cotton paper piecing.

I can already tell this will not work out. I'm fearing the fabric will roll and stretch and the clips will cause more problems than help. I can not do a layout because handling the precut farbic will cause more issues. So I plan on sewing first and cutting afterwards. I don't have enough interfacing to make all the edges non stretchy. But I would have enough ugly fabric to function as stabilizer.

I'm struggeling to begin the actual sewing, but i want to finish it in two weeks. How did you do your jersey quilt? Thank you very much.

Hello! I am relatively new to quilting (have become completely addicted and in love with paper piecing!) but have had a problem with my machine this morning…

It keeps moving/bending the needle over to the right, where it gets stuck and/or breaks? Pic attached.

I was sewing nice and slow, in straight line and not pulling anything around. It’s a sensible needle for the fabric thickness. I’ve checked the obvious in terms of threading etc. and have cleaned and oiled under the plate/round the hook and bobbin.

Any ideas why this happening? All I wanna do is sew!!

Thanks!

I just finished a top with sawtooth stars, and I need a lot more practice on flying geese! Any suggestions for patterns and/or tutorials to help? I end up without a seam allowance once they're complete.

Thanks for your help!

Grrr! Two quilts in a row!

I pin my quilt to zippers then zip it on to the leaders on the frame. I don't think I've changed anything about how I'm doing this.... I've been longarming for six-ish years and quilted dozens of quilts. This is the first time I've had this happen and now it's happened twice! Help me, oh knowledgeable ones.... What can I do to keep this from happening again?

I made this for someone who is a special soul to me. She’ll be receiving it tomorrow. I hope she loves it!