I'm Becky Goldsmith and I love teaching people how to sew by hand and machine. In these videos I share techniques, tips, and encouragement to quilters and crafters of all skill levels.
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I'm 1st time learner, learning on my own . I'm trying to mend a whole in a quilt my grandma made me. I don't have any bedding or whatever you called it. Can I use these steps without it?
I'll bet you mean batting-the fluffy cotton that fills and softens the space between the top and bottom layers of the quilt. You can mend the holes without it, and/or you can substitute a piece of fabric for the batting. Cotton flannel might be OK. Test it out before you sew. Pin the pieces of fabric that you intend to use in place, without batting or flannel between them, and see how it feels. It will be different and if you are OK with that, then that answers your question. Do you live near a quilt shop, sewing store, or quilt guild? If you decide you want some batting but don't want to buy a big one, introduce yourself in any of these places and see if anyone can give you a little scrap of batting. Quilters are very friendly :-). I hope this helps :-).
That's a beautiful quilt, not only the textiles, but the idea behind it. As a life long sew-ist and a perfectionist in sewing, I am working very hard to rid myself of the notion and the compulsion that my free hand quilting needs to be perfect.
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Wonderful video! After laundering the quilt did the appliqué still have the starched feeling? How flexible/inflexible would you say it is in comparison to the block?
I could tell there was still starch after one washing. I can't remember if I washed it again and I gave it away soon after making it. I suspect that one or two washings ought to take care of it depending on your washer. Some wash with more water than others.
I'm glad it worked! A friend and I used it on a piece of flattened/twisted plastic tubing over the weekend and that worked as well. Blow dryers are helpful tools!
Thanks for this. I don't love the design, but I went ahead and ordered a box for the 2X Extra Firm core. I've been hoping Blackwing would come out with a firmer graphite. I am curious to see how it compares to the Natural Extra Firm.
I'm sorry you didn't find the information you wanted. I just did a quick google search and found a variety of other videos-perhaps you will find additional information there.
Thanks Becky. Very informative. I’m going to be setting my mini aside and pulling out the full size while I construct some stationary curtain panels. They are the width of the bolt so there won’t be any room on the ironing board for it. I plan on experimenting with setting the iron on the metal rack meant for traditional irons attached to the end of my board. Do you have any concerns with my attempting this? Thanks, Cyndy age 75 and not as smart as I used to be.
I have that same metal shelf at the end of my board and it has openings that the feet of the iron can get stuck in if you aren't careful. Plus, the metal would get hot. I put a silicone iron rest over the metal part and that is working well. Here is a link to the one I use: pieceocake.com/products/49738428?_pos=1&_sid=6200df2f1&_ss=r
Thank you so so much! I bought 1 yard of clear vinyl from amazon for my cosplay and was trying to figure out a easy solution to get the wrinkles out ❤.
I am doing a circle of bias with leaves around the outside of it. How should I join the two ends of the bias? I have sewn the bias down as per your third style (on the drawn line of my big background contrasting square, place the the open bias strip that I made, a quarter inch from raw edge then fold over then deal with the second edge).
You have two choices with bias stem. One would be to applique the end of the top strip over the first end of the strip to join them. Or you can baste the bias strip in a circle to the block, find the place where the two ends will meet and piece them together to make a circle. Trim excess fabric leaving a 3/16" seam allowance. Finger press the seam allowances in one direction and then applique the bias circle in place. Or, if your pattern shows a circular stem, you could treat it like any other applique piece. Make a template of the circle, trace around it on a square of fabric. Finger press the inside and outside curves. Position it on your background. Cut away the fabric on the inside of the circle and applique it in place. Then trim away the excess fabric on the outside of the circle and applique it in place. All three methods work.
I have been making EPP projects for 10 years. Your method of stitching is a dream and I love it! The stitches are more even and well hidden. Thank you so much.❤
I always prewash my fabric so mine fabric is unlikely to shrink more. If you are using fabric that has not been washed, your should expect the fabric to shrink some. But other than that, I think they would wash. And probably air dry
Thank you for the video I have an old quilt from my Great Grandma that is used day to day and my puppy has managed to damage in several spots. I have been really unsure about how I want to visible mend it but your video has given me a clear idea of what I want to do.
Love ‘em! I cut some squares out yesterday to make today. Can’t wait to sew these.🙂 Funny that your video juuuust popped up in my feed… things that make you go hummmmm!!🤔
It’s likely that you can. Check with your local sewing machine place or google it. Check reviews if you buy online. The cheapest options are not always best.
Thank you Becky, I've had this tool for a few years and have retrieved it from its hiding place - so pleased I watched this as I never knew it has a quarter inch needle guide hole on it.
26:18 Becky you are such a delightfully, funny ray of sunshine Love your laugh and you sold me on a lap app when you were knitting. I know all about the neck pain you were talking about. I look forward to trying this. Thanks!!
Probably the most informative video I've ever watched! There's no filler, just loads of information that will help you begin applique with confidence. The close-ups make a huge difference too. Thank you, Becky!
Remember that the main goal is that what you sew together, stays together. The more you work on your applique skills, the better they will be but don't be too hard on yourself during the process.
Absolutely agree with everything you’ve said Becky. Such a set of wonderful tools that every quilter needs before they actually know it! Worth the investment, worth the time every moment you used them. I needed to buy the tools but forgot to get the tweeters! My only wish is to see more video tutorials on their use! I don’t believe enough time has been spent on encouraging their use in appliqué work. For me more video tutorials is a requirement in their use to recognise their importance in the craft of appliqué work! Thank you for sharing.❤⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was super helpful! My mom found some self threading needles (the 2nd kind) in her stash and we were going crazy trying to figure out how they worked 😂
There are so many books, but probably The Ultimate Thread Guide is the one you are after. You can find it here on my site: pieceocake.com/collections/books/products/44291014 or you can probably find it on Amazon. I also offer it as an ebook :-).
Before my daughter bought me a Teflon foot, I used tissue paper for gifts. You can get a lot at dollar tree. I also put the tape on the plate of the machine a few times before I realized just be sure to keep fabric to the bottom.
