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Hope you enjoy your time with me. Thanks for visiting, subscribing and/or following me. And special thanks to those who have left such positive feedback. It's what motivates me to create more. Joy
This is a game changer, I came across a similar method from 3\4 years ago a couple of days ago. This is from 10 years ago. I really can’t believe there are so few videos about this method. Unless I’m just not finding them! Brilliant!!
I had a friend who was struggling to machine stitch in a straight line because of her parkinsonism shake. So I thought let purposely make the quilting line not straight. And so the idea of using the 3 step zig zag stitch was born. She did manage a couple more Quilts. And I now often use it as it's so quick and easy.
Glad to hear your getting back into quilting. Totally understand about handling/quilting big Quilts. I'm making The Winter Village Quilt in blues and whites at the moment and I plan on using Quilt as you go to Quilt it. I made a how to Quilt as You Go video years ago. I'm putting a link to it here. You might find it useful. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2DizWfd_ff8.htmlsi=sLAjChlXAWJUUKM6
Thanks for the link, there’s so many ways to join quilt as go squares. I’m planning doing it all by machine, have arthritis in my fingers so try to avoid hand stitching. Good luck with your quilt. Sounds nice, blues my favourite colour.
Boro was originally born out of covering up (patching) worn clothing. Often to a point where the original item was completely covered in boro patches. So technically yes you could make a dress out of boro work.
I have had people tell me how much more work it is to do a QAYG method for quilting, but you make it seem doable! Thanks so much! At some point in the next year I will have to give it a try. I can see though that if a block is larger then it would be a faster process!
The two big advantages with quilt as you go are you don't have to try and wrestle a large quilt under your sewing machine to machine quilt it. It's so much easier machine quilting a smaller piece of work. And I think that goes for hand quilting too. A smaller piece is easier to handle. And no. 2. You don't need to spend ages layering up and pinning three large layers together (backing, wadding and quilt top). I've just started The Winter Village Quilt by Edyta Sitar and I plan to put that together quilt as you go. It's 24 houses set in three rows. My plan is to make it in three pieces and quilt as you go each row.
That's part of Boro. To patch. Traditionally they would patch, then when necessary patch/stitch over patches. Born out of necessity. It a traditional way of working. Personally I love the idea and the raw edges. But I completely understand it's not for everyone. Especially if raw edges bother you. And that perfectly OK.
It's never too late to start something. I find hand stitching very relaxing in the sunshine. I mainly seem to hand stitch sat outside in the sunlight. And although I do my best, with Boro I don't need to stress about every stitch being exactly the same. Which adds to the overall charm and homely feel of Boro Work. So Relax and Enjoy your Stitching Journey.
Great demo, and I really like the one you did with plastic. What about on a larger project where you cannot bunch up the quilt in your right hand? How would you handle that without a hoop?
Thank you for this. I’ve made a toile to try out a jacket pattern and rather than waste the fabric I thought I might try boro stitching fabric scraps on it. Your video was a great way to find out how to do it thank you.
First of all, I have no idea where you live , but my guess would be Scotland. Best Accent Ever!! I learned all I know about quilt- as -you- go from you. I bet I have watched this video 20 times. Just to refresh my menory on the method and then secondly, to hear that wonderful accent!! You have saved me lots and lots of headaches. I only make King size quilts and I am a hand quilter only. So this method helps to keep my project small and portable. Many, Many thanks to you, Joy.
Ok. I just read a few of the comments and your replies. Your accent is Welsh! Awesome. I have now completely made 3 king size quilts by hand using your method. I am only a few months away from finishing my fourth king size quilt. This one is a double Irish Chain. Still using your method. You are the BEST. USA. Kentucky.
Thank you for your kind comments Bonnie. It makes me so happy to think my video has help you in your quilting journey. Quilt as you go really does help make easier work of larger Quilts. Your not too far out guessing where I'm from. It's not Scotland but is part of the UK. I live in Wales, so the accent your hearing is a Welsh one. So it's a 'Diolch yn fawr' (Thank you very much) from me, Joy
I was struggling awith hand quilting .been trying to master it for a year .watched your video over and over and had a eureka moment. I easnt using my thimble under the quilt effectively . Thank you so very much . Im thrilled . Im hand piecing a quilt and i really wanted to hand quilt it .
I have all of my Splendid Sampler blocks that I want to qayg but as 4 blocks joined together with slim sashing in between them and then take that to qayg to another 4 set....I am hesitating so much and I don't know why. I see how it is done and understand it! You are inspiring me to get off my butt and do it!!!! Lovely quilt by the way.
A little piece of advice I was given when I first started quilting, was, don't think/worry about the whole quilt. Just focus on the block you are making. It's been very good advice because you can easily feel overwhelmed by the whole quilt and as a result struggle to get or keep going. So just get the next little step done. Breathe and Enjoy the Journey
So glad you're going to give log cabin another go. That two seam side idea makes it much easier to work out where you are on it. And hopefully it will make it a more enjoyable process for you.
what angers me is, you all say it is easy to start .that may be for all you long time sewing people who would have a large portfolio of fabrics to choose from.every time I watch a supposedly starting up video for beginners ,you all have designer scraps. pretend to be a beginner with access to the bare minimals.
Thank you so much for this video, not only for the helpful content and serene manner, but because you reminded me of the knowledge in my family of sewing and other handicrafts that have been neglected. I vow to step up in this regard. ❤️
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BORO? Boro means from the Japanese word boro? It is a method of sashiko patchwork using rags. Nice, isn't it? This was originally done by Japanese farm mothers on things like basket holders for farm work and gaiters that were worn around the arms and shins. Also for aprons and kimonos. It's wonderful, is not it. From 1000 years ago until the early 1960s they were common in rural areas. My grandmother's house was also a farmhouse, so she used to do things like that. I made and used a basket holder using various colors such as indigo and red. I remember it being very cute.😀❣
You're a breath of fresh air, Joy. Thank you for your tutorial. Having never picked up Sashiko, you've inspired me. Found it more than a bit interesting. X
Thank you for your no nonsense approach to boro. I bought some fat quarters today from a thrift store and have committed myself to giving it a go the next few days for an art show next month. I'm too lazy to get out my sewing machine so I will sew them entirely by hand. Best wishes.
just looking at this sort of stitching for the first time - great video, showed me what to do and with what, and was really clear about it. Now I want to give it a try. Thanks, Joy!
