UPDATE: I wanted to clarify something about the WOOL. It is FELTED WOOL. You can definitely use a piece of recycled wool. Just throw it in the washer or wash by hand in HOT HOT water with a bit of soap. Then in the dryer. Then cut to size. ANOTHER UPDATE! Since posting this video YT started sending me videos and a wonderful one popped up. A woman named Margaret Fabrizio actually went to see the women that make these quilts in India. You can learn more about her and her experience with them. I wish I had found this video earlier. But my take away is to learn what you can from this and then make it your own. If this link doesn't work, copy paste it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jw1MwU7DRMg.htmlsi=V-q3WUH8iu8M5TuS
Just wanted to make sure about the wall backing. It looks like you did not turn it under half an inch and I think you said there wasn’t much worry about it fraying but I just wanted to double check that you just leave it raw edge and turn the fabric under half of an inch?
thanks for taking the time to present such a well-organized and complete tutorial. Your effort to say WHY something is needed really helps. And yes, you definitely did make sense.
I am thrilled I found you! I am a die hand quilter, crazy quilter, embroiderist, cross stitcher and beader and love anything tiny, meditative and relaxing. I've been doing Japanese Boro on my hubby's old ratty shirt. What a blast I am having. I just had to subscribe to a sister stitcher.
Hello and Welcome Sister Stitcher! I am a multi passionate creator myself and in my last life I actually owned a Bead Shop, My Fathers Beads which is now an Etsy Shop.... I could go on and on. I'll stop now. 🤣 I'm so glad you are here!❤️
You are very engaging to listen to and you are a good teacher. This process is new to me and after skimming through others I "landed on" your channel. Lucky me!
You are inspiring me to start my first quilt. I have been very hesitant to start one because of the high level and expectation of perfection in the YTvideos I have already seen ❤
OH my gosh! Not on this channel! It's all about the process and enjoying the stitching. You go ahead and try it, and remember what I say.... Just play, NO RULES! 💜
@@JeriBellini She is such a soulful woman! It was an honor to be in her presence and hear her quilting stories! If you ever get a chance to take her class, don’t hesitate!
As I said, I'm new so this video aired a while ago. I cannot say enough how grateful I am for your explicit instructions. Every tip makes it clearer for me. Don't worry it's too much. Thank you.
I found Margaret Fabrizio’s videos before making a kawandi and decided to begin by doing everything as close to the traditional method as possible according to my understanding of it. I don’t like using pins except when necessary and find it easier to sew as I go. I forgot to put the phula in my first corner and sewed one side shut, but added the others as I went. In any case, it’s a great way to make a quilt out of scraps.
Jeri so glad your back. I got a nice size wooden spool at and antique shop with my son. I want to make a quilt and attach it to the spool and wrap it around. It will be a memorial to him. Thanks for the tutorial. Good tips about the seam allowance.
This is awesome! You make me want to try it, and I will. Just bought a huge bag of quilting cotton scraps for $2 and now I know just what to do with them. Thank you 😊
My shoulder, elbow, neck and wrist are screaming in agony and I can't even glue but I will attempt it later. I shared this video. Have a Safe and Happy Day. Positive Vibes and Blessed Prayers. Huge hugs. Namesta 🐞🐞🐞🐾🐞
What's the matter Lala? Don't do it on a cotton back, get yourself a piece of wool, it's much easier on your hands. Sending healing hugs and lots of love your way dear friend. ❤️
Very awesome, I made a penny circle wall hanging with 6 of my grandchildren. We used wool & a variety of threads it was very satisfying. I’m going to make this, it’s the first time I’ve seen it. Thanks for sharing.
So great to have your tips and insights. My ADHD gets me in a muddle so your method will probably work better for me to stay with it. Thanks 🙏 so much ❤❤
This is very helpful and practical. A great use for everything from the stash, which I am refraining from adding to... 🙂 I used to loathe ironing, until I got into sewing. Now I weirdly like it; and there's extra cute little crafting irons now...
I’ve made a number of Kawandi and even was asked by my quilting friends to show them how I do it. 4 out of 5 of us finished a placemat size in less than a week. I call that a win. I enjoy watching the different Kawandi tutorials that come up as suggestions because I learn from each one I watch. You have a great style. I struggle with making my stitches small. I love love love making this style of quilt. Thank you for your video. It’s the journey and when Kawandi speaks to someone it is magical.
I love that you have made a few of them, me too and I keep playing with different styles, so much fun and so relaxing! I've got a new idea I'll be posting another video next week so stay tuned! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
This was so much fun to watch and I think you are adorable. It was so informative and I can't wait to try my hand at this. I like the idea of a wool backing and will probably try using that if I can find it. Thank you so much for this lesson. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning new things with you.
I just found this style... And I LOVE your video!!! It's a keeper and the step by step gives me confidence to actually try one, instead of just admiring. ❤
So enjoyable to watch you create. Thanks, and thanks for mentioning about wool shrinkage. Been there done that, haha, I learned the hard way many moons ago.
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I've been playing with some small kawandi style quilt blocks. Maybe 6x6. This size has been a real challenge. What I quickly did was just what you did - laid out the pieces and pinned in 2 directions. In my mind, the traditional style likely works better for large blanket sized quilts with fabrics with a much softer hand than what I was using.
I love the sound of the 6x6! They would make great coasters and you can get a feel for it. I could also see a bunch of smaller ones mounted on some stiff paper/cardboard for a wall hanging piece... I don't see myself making a big quilt and honestly all that fabric on my lap would make me crazy. 🤣 Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
I like your method of putting all the pieces in place and basting them. Picking all the pieces is the hardest part for me and doing it all at once is great. Only problem is I may be tempted to do it by machine once that is all done!
Thankyou for the great information. I have made a couple of slow stitch journal covers and poucnes :) I just had a go at making my first "trial and error" Kawandi and I have learnt lots of awesome tips from you. I used some batting which made it harder to stitch as it scrunched up, so will be giving that a miss. Leaving the extra fabric for the seams is a perfect idea. I went back to a few short ones I had........I ironed my fabrics too and did one whole round of pinning then stitched. Really enjoyed the process, but will no doubt make a better one next time 🤣❤
Starting mine today!!! So excited. I watched your whole video and it is so helpful. Thank you. I know how hard it is to make a video like this. Really appreciate your work.
I have been watching many Kawandi videos and i think yours is the best and easiest to understand. I like to do big-stitch quilting so this is right up my alley. I also started to dabble in Sashiko stitching. The needle I use is marketed as a Sashiko needle and is nice and sharp so i will try that. TY!
That sounds like a great place to start with the needles. I try to suggest experimenting with needles until you find what works, because all needles are NOT created equal. Thank you so much for watching and for leaving your comment! 🩵
Great tutorial! Many thanks for your thorough demonstration and tips. I've got tons of scrap fabric to work with (I'm a Quilter). I've been looking for something a bit different to stitch in the evenings, and this Kawandi Quilt Piece is perfect! I Love the look of it with the hand stitching. Again, thank you for the great tutorial. ❤
Great tips, Jeri! The one about changing colours was excellent. And I appreciate you showing how to put it all together with pins/basting to stitch on the go...not just convenient but I have a touch of arthritis in my hands and getting it all sorted *before* starting stitching saves a lot of fiddling with stiff fingers folding and holding in place tiny bits of fabric. I tried using double gauze for the backing and, like the felted wool, is much easier to stitch through.
I’m right handed, surely on a big piece it would be better to start bottom right not top right. That way the bulk of the quilt would be in front of you not on your lap. Thank you so much for all your instructions. ❤❤❤
Very nice video. Easy to understand and is pretty! I do love tradition, but a thought came to me about the seams that weren't caught in the rounds of stitching. It might be a nice touch to embroider those seams decoratively. Not traditional however would be a nice addition. Thank you for sharing your talents 😊
Oh I DO LOVE that idea and will pass that along in this weeks video! I'm doing another one, non traditional. And I love tradition too! Thanks for watching! ❤️
I've never seen or heard of this kind of quilting before. Looks interesting. Is there a reason why you don't just go in rows from one side to the other instead of going in a circle? Thanks for sharing.
Oh I'm so glad you're reconsidering! I don't like a bunch of wrinkles too, I think it's a control thing for me! 🤣 I'm working on another project with this technique, I'll be posting that soon. Thanks for watching! ❤️
Thank you for a wonderful video! I've been seeing Kawandi videos pop up and have been curious ~ you did a great job explaining the process. Yes on using pins! I am now a subscriber and look forward to viewing more of your videos.
Great to see this! I am very new to this and i still have to learn but i LOVE making kawandis. I made 6 now, small and big and learned a lot. I am living in europe and some expressions/words/measures i do not know and so i found out most by just doing it and making mistakes. I do understand why the "wings", as i call them, are put in the end. I did put them in the first row immediatly and in the last kawandi i mistakingly did sew one in the middele on the backside together.... I found good thread, just trying to find right needles because the one i already had is bending. Just this evening sorted material for the next one; cant stop!!
Oh you are absolutely correct in adding the wings or flowers right at the beginning! I learned this after the fact, but hey, we are here to inspire to create and too many rules spoil the fun for some of us. 6! I am SO impressed! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and enjoy creating your Kawandis!! Happy Valentines Day! 🩷
I haven't ever made a Kawandi but have sought tutorials on how to. It seems to me your method is much more neat and organized than some others. I think they all turn out but the object of some seem to be unplanned and I think messy. I bought 2 twin spreads from India and one was crooked and one neater. I guess to each his own. What is your opinion? I'm planning to make jackets from the reversible spreads. Thanks for showing your technique which will be my more favored method.
I love that you will create something new from something else. For me, it's all about creating... something... anything, just create, just keep moving. It releases endorphins and is good for the soul. I've spent the last 4 years being dormant and I'll tell you it's not good for anything. I'm tickled at the amount of people I have touched with this video. I'm glad you like the way I work and I'm happy that you commented. I hope you stick around, I have plans! ❤️
For me its new introduction to this quilt ..from where its came? I prefer now to saw by hand not to open the heavy swing machin thank you so mach for the vidio
Yes I get caught on the pins too, but because pinning it down works so well for me, I put up with it. Watch for another vid on Friday. Thanks for watching! ❤️
I agree with kmdamron1--this is the best Kwandi tutorial! I have watched most of them on youtube and yours really stands out!! Thank you! I think it's best in part because you show your "challenges" and have your camera in a spot where we can really see what you are doing!!
Oh I'm SO glad to hear this! Re: the camera... I've been struggling with that. I decided to upgrade my video equipment and went through 3 cameras before I decided on the one I have. I think it does a great job and it's so easy to zoom in! When I make a video I pretend I'm the viewer and what do I want to know and see. Glad you liked it, thanks for being here! ❤️
Hi Jeri, happened upon your channel, loved this video! Can I ask what kind of wool you used for the back? Wool felt? I'm heading over to join your patreon😊
OHHH!!! You made my heart soar! Thank you for wanting to join my Patreon. ❤️ I have SO many ideas I want to share over there in a smaller, private community. And Yes, the wool. I'm going to PIN a comment in a minute because I realized I didn't say, It's felted, 100% Wool.
I just want to make sure that I correctly understood that when you used the felted wool as a backing, that you cut the edges of the wool to the 12” x 12” size, and left them raw and did not turn the edges under 1/2 inch like the top pieces, because you mentioned that the wool would not fray.
Yes that is correct, the wool MUST be felted (wash in HOT water and dryer) in order for it to not fray. Just be mindful of the wool you choose if you decide to try it, some wool is loosely woven. Thanks for watching!
What a wonderful video!!! Thank you! I have not yet made a Kawandi but eventually plan to make a lap throw for the couch and will need to wash the piece every now and then. Do you suggest I pre-wash the fabrics or, as I do in my regular quilting, I wash after the quilt is finished because I do like the crinkled look. Thanks!
Just found you! I subbed and liked. This is a great video, very complete and I am inspired by it. Thank you so much! (Now I’m going to run and start gathering my supplies…woo hoo!)
Thank you for this very informative video. I do have a rip from my experience. I wouldn't use embroidery floss because it frays easily and can be very frustrating. I really enjoyed your tutorial. Cheers! 😊
@@kathosim501 I’m using perle cotton and I try out a few needles until I get one that feels right. A long one, thin, I would guess a milliner/straw.
Great tutorial, Jeri. I did not know that these quilts were sewn around and around...if that makes sense. I'm inspired to make one of these soon. Great tips too. Thanks Jeri ❤
Yes you make sense, I was careful to make that point in the video because it's unusual to quilt that way. Of course you will make one, you are amazing! maybe a little blanket for the new girl? 🥰
Hi Jeri, new SUBBIE here xxx I just love your video, thank you for sharing your talent & precious time .... I don't care if it's a kawandi or quilt quilt or little blankie .... just love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I will be binge-watching your past vids xx greetings from OZ 🇦🇺😎 😎
Thank YOU SO much for this comment and what nice things you said! I appreciate you taking the time to write and watch! Have a wonderful day and I'm glad you're here! 💓
Very interesting & inspiring, thank you. I could not figure out what you did with the triangles… are they sewed onto the back or do they stay loose and fly around like little birds?
I left a little flap open on all the corners then went back and put them in and stitched them. However I learned last night watching a video from the lady that went to India to see how they were made, that you put them in when you do the first round. Honestly, I don't think it matters.
This is the first of your videos I have seen but I will definitely be back for more. I quilt, mainly for family, and many lap robes and wheelchair lap robes for my doctor to give to her homebound and hospice patients. But I have been interested in Kawandi for a long time and hope to start a project once I recover from shoulder surgery. Can you tell me what kind of needles you use and where to get them?
I've been using Milliners #3 but you can't always use them if you have a lot of thick seams. I get them online. Just look for a needle that is thin with a decent size eye, doesn't have to be too big, just bit enough to get the thread through. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you'll be back! ❤️
I would tell you to try a few different needles to see what feels right in your hand. You will need a sturdy one, but thin with a decent hole. I like Milliners/straw needles.
Hello Jeri. What kind of thread are you using. ? It is heavier than regu thread. You are doing a fantastic job showing someone who hasn't done this exact style quilting. I love it and the red table runner you made . Thank you. ❤
Hi Margaret, I'm using Pearl Cotton #5, but you can use embroidery floss. If you use the floss, use a few strands to make it thicker to show up better. Thank you for watching! 🩷
