Quilter's Pounce Pad Demo and Thoughts!

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Learn how to master the pounce pad for perfect quilting with these easy tips! In this video, we will show you how to effectively use a pounce pad for quilting, giving you precise and professional results every time. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned quilter, these techniques will help elevate your quilting projects to the next level. Watch now and enhance your quilting skills!
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@tamramattos861 3 дня назад

I love seeing products that I've never known about. Thank you for your videos. They have literally changed my quilting life. Love you so much, you goofy girl!

@StitchObsessed 3 дня назад

Awww 🥰🥰 yay! Love you too!💖🤗

@crystalbartley9447 Месяц назад

I’m so happy I waited for this before I bought the pounce pad. It looks tons easier than how I did my last quilt, but I think I would get stressed with chalk dust. I may have to ponder this longer. You’re new pattern, I feel you should wait to release to all of us until you are 100% ready. We can all sit and anticipate like kids waiting for the best gift in the whole world to be available to us. My last thought, we all know you have a life! We all love you or we wouldn’t be here every week., but I promise if you can only do one video a week, your fans will be here watching. We will all be here if Lives are only once a month. You are a personable, kind, and extremely knowledgeable person whom we all look forward to spending our time with, but we know you have lots to do when you’re not in front of the camera. Have a great week, see next Friday!

@judyjohnston7896 Месяц назад

I'll be seeing you on your next video till then God bless.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you for watching, Judy 💖💖💖

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

🥹💖💖💖 thank you so much, Crystal!!!! I really appreciate this message!

@raidybaby68 Месяц назад

I actually just bought a pounce pad for possibly doing Sashiko and I want to try that reverse quilting (not sure that’s what you call it) that you lay a sold knit over the quilting cotton and cut away parts and hand stitch the edges of the knit fabric. Anyway, thought I may use the pounce with those stencils. But now I’m excited to try this method for machine quilting. I think the messiness would definitely be annoying and I hate that chalk feel on my hands but it seems like it’s worth all that. One thing I thought maybe you could try is to pounce it then take it outside and very gently shake it like you would a rug, but more of a gentle wiggle. Or what about taking a pet hair roller and lightly running it over the top to pick up the stray chalk dust. Not sure if that would erase the line. But like you said, it’s more the suggestion of the lines, you don’t have to be exact. The parts that are missing or too light just sort of wing it based on the rest of the design. I don’t think this is for people who like to be extremely precise. But I do think this could be for me! Thanks for the video!

@kathymarlowe2164 Месяц назад

I am one of several pattern testers for a company that publishes bag patterns. We receive the pattern, review for wording, continuity, illustrations, etc. Then we make the pattern, again checking for any problems. We respond to the company with our changes through Adobe. This company is known for the accuracy and clarity with their patterns. I would strongly suggest you have people test your pattern before you publish. The owner of the company I test for was surprised at a simple wording error that she had missed when I reported it to her. I don’t think you’d be sorry you took the extra time.

@RNKoriginalss Месяц назад

Hi Miriam... I use pounce A LOT! You don't need water .. they make pink and blue chalk for the pounce too... You need to PRESS it HARD once "charged"... to charge it smack it against your hand pad size down... then swipe hard... for that size stencil decide it is still enough to cover the whole stencil... by pressing harder it uses a bit more chalk charged on your pad of the chalk dispenser... to your watchers... there is a iron away type and a rinse or wash away bit... once quilted I spritz all gone before washing and gifting... hope this helps ya! Kathi

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yes! Thank you, Kathi!!!💖 I appreciate your wisdom! I’ll try that out!

@TheQuiltingLunchLady Месяц назад

I used a pounce pad and stencil with my walking foot. I purposefully chose a design that was more straightforward to follow and it worked great. I used hairspray to set it so my hands didn’t brush all the chalk off. Thanks for a great video.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I’m gonna try the hairspray idea! That seems like it would work!

@dbledni Месяц назад

Hair spray works! But it at Dollar Store cheap. Wait for it to dry. 😊

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

@@dbledni I’ll definitely try this! Thank you!

@craftdipper Месяц назад

Very helpful video, Miriam! You let us see the pros and cons of pounce pads before deciding to buy or try - so, thank you for showing us the process❤

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching! 💖

@BanburyGal Месяц назад

Thank you for being so adventurous and trying new thing to help us quilters learn new things - I appreciate and love you SO much

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

💖🥹 thank you so much for this message, oh my goodness! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!

@patsysweat8536 Месяц назад

You have snagged my heart. Your desire to help others learn what you have learned. I’m 83 years old and have just started quilting. I’m planning on using your FMQ instructions. I am also interested in quilt as you go. I think that’s more realistic for me. I love you Honey. I really enjoy your drive to get things done.

@realtalkwithchelle 28 дней назад

Hey hey!! I can’t wait to watch your vids! My granny and my mother are quilters. I never thought to make my own. Now I’m tuned innn - seems like a fun winter project for me.

@StitchObsessed 28 дней назад

Hey, Michelle!!💖 yes! It’s the perfect winter project! And that’s so awesome you have generations of quilters in your family. I’m a first generation quilter 😂🥴

@bacquilt1055 Месяц назад

My pounce pad experience was about the same. I could not handle the chalk dust everywhere and was concerned about it building up in the sewing machine. Now when I use a stencil I use light blue washout markers and trace the stencil on light fabric. On dark fabric I use tailor chalk or a chalk pencil line. Much less messy. I recently discovered the Hera tool which makes a faint crease on dark fabric. I am advanced in free motion quilting and often I just mark guidelines on the quilt. Your videos are charming and make me smile!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yes! I love the Hera marker! It might be one of my favorite tools to use! 💖 thank you for sharing!

@margarethill2098 Месяц назад

I love your videos! I am a beginner quilter and your tutorials are so good. Thank you!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yay! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos! 💖

@RoseG-ju5in Месяц назад

I would like to see you make the quilt before I get the pattern. But either way I would get the pattern. I love it.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I’ll be working on the quilt in the coming weeks!

@Zuraneve Месяц назад

Thanks for the demo! When I'd first heard about pounce bags/pads, I thought that you were supposed to bounce them on the fabric. You know, up and down like a pouncing kitty. I've never used or even seen one, so it never even occurred to me that you swipe it! Now I'm going to have to look into the etymology of the term!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I thought the same thing till I read the instructions that came with it! 😂🫣🫣

@Zuraneve Месяц назад

@@StitchObsessed Apparently, it's called a pounce pad because the powder itself is called pounce. It shares a root word with pumice, which is one of the things it likely used to be made from (also powdered cuttlefish and sandarach resin).

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

@@Zuraneve oh wow! Thats really interesting! 🤔 thank you for sharing what you learned!

@MarthaCatMom2001 Месяц назад

Belly button on the pounce pad! LOL! Thank you for the video, Miriam, and for helping quilters develop our knowledge and decide what works best for us.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

💖 thank you so much for watching, Martha!!!

@gaylee8212 Месяц назад

I’m so excited about this pounce pad and stencil idea. Definitely going to try it. Excited about the alphabet patterns, as well. Keep up the good work. You are so inspiring!❤️

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Aww thank you so much!!!💖💖💖 thank you for watching!

@aaronaubeck2742 28 дней назад

Id say release the quilt pattern and do the alphabet quilt as a quilt along series maybe? Love the vids, great fun to chill out and quilt to :)

@StitchObsessed 28 дней назад

Thank you for your input and for watching! 💖👏🏻

@Ann-qr2pv Месяц назад

Beautiful quilt design & demo. Love the thread choice as well. Great video, you know trial and error are still a factor. You don't know until you try. Happy, Happy Thoughts! :)

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Exactly! I love trying new tools/ techniques to see if they work! 🤓

@Twalker533 Месяц назад

Miriam please make the quilt first so we can see it put together. We will happily wait for the release! ❤ love seeing your handiwork! ❤

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

That’s the plan! Thank you so much! 💖

@dianehuntley2493 Месяц назад

You are so delightful to watch!! Always interesting content😊

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you so much for watching, Diane!! I appreciate you!

@diannplatt-roberts8692 Месяц назад

Haven’t ever used a pounce pad but now I’m going to look into it.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

It’s pretty neat! 🥰 I’m still trying to figure it out, but it’s a lot of fun so far!

@BanburyGal Месяц назад

Can't wait to get that Alphabet Pattern so I can sew a "Banner" for my Boutique Booths

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oh yay!!! That’s gonna look SO cute!!!🥰

@michellephillips8561 Месяц назад

I think it would be beneficial to make the alphabet quilt, or even have some other folks "test" sew the quilt or a few blocks, to see if the directions are clear and accurate. As to the "lives," with all that is on your plate right now, maybe once a month is more achievable without over-stressing yourself. Several big name quilters I follow do one a month. Pace yourself so you don't burn out or lose your wonderful enthusiastic attitude.😊❤

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you for this great advice, Michelle!💖💖

@lnyquist6801 Месяц назад

I will be waiting for the new pattern. Your glue basting became my "go to" method - ty so much! I have a question that I'm not sure where to ask it.... I am getting a Juki 2010Q (due to your review). I want a sewing case for it. But the measurement is 14 X 25 X 18. Is that accurate? does that include the attachable table? I cannot find any case that will fit these measurments. What case do you use, if any. Could you tell me the real measurements.? Thanks for all your videos. Love your shed!

@james-zl4il Месяц назад

The school glue thing worked like charm. Thanks 😊

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oh awesome! I’m so glad!!!👏🏻👏🏻

@teeh917 Месяц назад

Wow ! That's so cool! I've never tried FMQ yet, so I will definitely have to up my sewing/quilting ability before I try pouncing. Lol Not only is it beautiful it looks like a ton of fun too. I'm glad I got to see your pretty lil smiling face. It made my day. 😍

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you, Sweet Tee! 💖💖 it’s definitely alot of fun!

@c.reddig8529 Месяц назад

This was a great video! You make us (or at least me) feel like we're all hanging out with you and learning with you. I'd never heard of pounce pads before, and it might be fun to try it out. I had 4 quilt tops pieced, and I've been glue basting them! (I'm so glad I found your channel!). The next step... I'm going to fight my fear of machine quilting and get these quilts DONE. (Eeeek) Practice will improve my skills, I hope. Well, I've rambled on long enough. As far as your studio goes, take your time and get it right! Plus, things get cooler in early Fall. Do videos when you can, because taking care of yourself should ALWAYS come first. Big hugs to you, the doggies, and the kitties. ❤

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you so much for your message!!💖🤗 yay! I’m so glad the glue basting worked well for you! And yeah! Quilting is the next step! You can do it! Get a little practice in, and then tackle those quilts! You’ve got this 💪🏻💖💖

@dot7146 Месяц назад

Miriam, I so enjoy your videos. You are so positive & eager to try new things. I would make the alphabet quilt before releasing the pattern. You could reach out for help with pattern testers. 😉 We definitely understand one video a week after all you do have a life. 😉 I think a once or twice a month live would be great. Yes, just work on your projects & we can work on ours along with you. Happy Sewing ❤🎉

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you so much for the advice! I really appreciate it 💖💖

@dollysadlak5242 Месяц назад

Thanks for the review. I'm excited about the alphabet pattern 😊

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yeah! It’s gonna be such a cute pattern! 💖

@constancebrooks4291 Месяц назад

I have had the pounce for years but just to chicken to use it. I will give it a try soon. Thank you.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Awesome!! I hope it works for you! 👏🏻💖

@cherylsmith3002 Месяц назад

I've used the pounce pads before, and while there's truth to everyone's complaints about them, I still like them. It takes some experimenting to get the right amount of chalk, and I always trace the pattern with my finger to understand the path of my stitching. It's definitely given me a little more confidence in my FMQ. It's still a real work in progress for me. All part of the process. I can always step away if it's not going well, too.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Very true! And I find the experimental process super fun! 🥰

@BJ7481 Месяц назад

I own the pounce pad that you used the blue powder in and the same brand with white powder. I also own the blue stencils (own multiple sizes, including border sizes) and I love them. There are youtube videos from the manufacture of both of these products. I watched their videos both and that helped me a lot.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Awesome! I’ll have to check it out!

@SuseMck994 Месяц назад

Unrelated to this video, but wanted to say thanks for the tip on basting a quilt on a table. I'm relatively new to quilting and have a large square dining table (bar height) and using this to baste my most recent quilt last week was a game changer! My knees and lower back have never thanked me so much but, more to the point, the layers were much better sandwiched and I'm not getting puckers on the back of my quilt (half way through quilting, touch wood!). I hate eating at my dining table but it is my new best friend for quilting lol, so thanks heaps.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oh that is so awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻 so glad it worked so well for you! 💖

@ByHilaryJordan Месяц назад

Great video! Not sure I’ll use a pounce pad and stencil, but loved learning about the process. 😊

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yeah! It was fun to try out! 🤓💖

@cindys1875 Месяц назад

Thanks for the demo. I’m going to try mine soon! Yours turned out so cute.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yay! Yes! I hope you have fun with it. I’m definitely having fun 👏🏻💖

@donnarichey144 Месяц назад

Thank you for showing us this.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Of course! It was fun to try! I’m gonna keep working on it and see if I can figure it out even more 🤓

@sableeldon5242 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video and updates. I always enjoy your recordings. I used the pounce pad with a meander template for the first time a couple of months ago. It worked well. Like you - had to do a few sections before I figured out how much chalk was enough versus too much. I would do it again, although I am going to try your practice stencils on my next project. Looking forward to the alphabet pattern but your time releasing it. You have a lot on the go it sounds like. Take care

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you so much for watching!!!💖🤗

@gerricampbell6479 Месяц назад

Been wanting to try this. Thanks for showing us.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Of course! I hope it works for you too! It’s quite fun!💖😍

@margiehogan5571 Месяц назад

Use blue painters tape to hold the stencil down.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oooo great idea! Thank you!👏🏻💖

@BarbaraTimmerman-cb6xs Месяц назад

Just another idea from a friend... Make your own design on tracing paper. Take the thread and bobbin out of your machine. Sew your pattern on the tracing paper without thread. Then use your ponce pad to transfer to your fabric. Haven't tried it yet, but have the tracing paper. My friend does it all the time. Also, I would like to see the pattern for the letters come out before you make your quilt as I have a project in mind that has a time frame. I need a few more letters than what is in the first pattern. Thanks for considering that! Also, thanks for all your videos and patterns. They're great! 😊✂️🪡🧵

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I'll have to try that tracing paper! I've never done that before! And as far as the pattern, could you email me, Barbara? If you're willing to be a "pattern tester" I'd be happy to send you the pattern so you can get that project done! My email is: miriam@stitchobsessed.com

@roxannesears7878 Месяц назад

I bought & tried the pounce pad with blue powder but wasn't able to get it to work, so i put it away. Now that I've seen your video, I'll pull it back out and try it again. Thank you!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Awesome! Hopefully it works better the second time around! 👏🏻💖

@jillthomas366 Месяц назад

Hi Miriam, Love the template you used. I haven’t checked to see if you linked it; adorable! Yes, I have used the chalk pad and one of the tricks I learned was to get cheap hairspray and lightly spray that on the chalk and let it dry before sewing. It worked great!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oh awesome, Jill! I’m going to try that! 🤓👏🏻

@WandaBelle43 Месяц назад

A long-arm quilter, I have used, marks the quilt with a slightly wet pounce. You see the line very well and when you get your quilted quilt back; you wash out her pounce lines. I did that once. Only I used powdered tempura chalk on a lone star quilt in the big spaces all around the quilt. Didn’t wash out very well! My son-in-law loved it anyway. It eventually did wash out.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oooh so she actually gets her pounce pad wet? That makes sense! I should try that.

@JRRackliff Месяц назад

How do you do damp pounce? Must the quilt or mist the pounce pad?

@marybrubaker7557 17 дней назад

Hey Miriam, thank you for your wonderful videos! I have a question about free motion quilting. I just purchased a pounce pad and stencil and was wondering how you start and stop when using your stencils. I have only used straight lines in my quilting, and I just start and stop in the batting outside of the quilt top. Thanks for sharing all of your talent, energy, and happiness with all of us in the quilting community!

@StitchObsessed 17 дней назад

Hi Mary! 👋 I also try to start and stop in the batting when FMQ, but when I can’t do that, I’ll do a few backstitches “in the ditch” or seam of a block and then start FMQ from there. Then you can’t see those backstitches on the front of the quilt and they’re held secure.

@robinr6399 Месяц назад

So glad you did this pounce pad video. Very helpful❤️

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful, Robin! Thank you for watching!!💖

@carolann1252 Месяц назад

Thanks for all your videos. I have learned a lot v

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you so much for watching!!!💖

@susan2856 Месяц назад

I love your video’s , you’re not afraid aid mess up and redo. I have used pounce pad chalk did get in the machine I just cleaned it with the bobbin change. A friend told me to try hairspray (not sure before or after chalk) I will be starting a new quilting on Monday in our group using pounce. I to believe it is great start to free motion.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oooo what a fun class! Thank you for watching, Susan!💖

@jacquiemcglothlen6572 Месяц назад

Loving this technique, I would love to use it soon. Thank you ❤

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yeah, Jacquie! It’s pretty neat and fun to try!👏🏻💖

@bobcatbird1 Месяц назад

I love watching you.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Aww yay! I’m so glad💖

@QuiltingQueen-tm7pe Месяц назад

Great video. It does help to start in the middle of the quilt and work to the sides.. that way any lumps can be usher to the sides. When I do this I only do a small section at a time.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Great tip!

@Sylvia907 Месяц назад

Hello from Alaska I just got your practice sheets printed out

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Awesome! I hope they help! 👏🏻💖

@maryh1911 Месяц назад

Hi Miriam, just finished watching and loved the design you chose. I have used a pounce pad for a queen size quilt. I love how it turned out but felt I was doing a lot more work to accomplish it. For me maybe because it was a big quilt, I could only pounce one at a time because as I moved th quilt under my machine, if I pounced more than one stencil at a time the clack would come off. I had a big table ext to my machine so I didn’t have to drag the big quilt so far. I am proud of the outcome but if you have a way to do a whole row for example please let us know. Love your videos. ❤

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yeah, that seems to be a big part of the issue! Actually keeping the chalk on the fabric! I know many people have recommended hairspray, and I'm going to try that, but I HATE the smell of hairspray! haha! So I might try to see if I can figure out something else. We'll see! I'll report back with another video with my findings! 💖

@annolsen8276 Месяц назад

Thank you for this video. I have thought about using a pounce pad and that same type of stencil. I like all he info you provided and the comments below. One comment someone does not like the feeling of chalk on their hands, me either, so I'm going to have to really, really think on this. I'd like to see you do the alphabet quilt before releasing the pattern. That way, you can be sure it is correct.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you for watching, Ann!💖💖

@pamelawray5290 29 дней назад

Hey Miriam! 😊 I use an unscented hairspray (due to scent sensitivity) by TRESemme. It comes in a dark blue pump bottle...perhaps it would be helpful to you? Also, thank you for the tutorial, I wasn't aware of quilting stencils. I know, where have I been?!!!🥴 But, as always, I enjoyed watching the process and learning something new!

@StitchObsessed 28 дней назад

Oooo I’ll have to look that up! Thank you so much! 💖

@donnawest-newman956 Месяц назад

I just got one but haven’t tried it yet, so I’m going to give it a try after watching you! What if you gave it a light spray after putting the chalk on? I will try that out if I have problems with it moving. I got pink as I thought it would show up on any colour. Let us test the alphabet pattern out for you? I would be happy to buy and do it that way ❤

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I'm experimenting with spraying the chalk with different liquids! haha! I'll make an update video on what I figure out! As far as testing pattern, could you email me, Donna? I'd love for you to test the pattern! My email is: miriam@stitchobsessed.com

@dbledni Месяц назад

Ive never used pounce chalk on a whole bed quilt, i have on smaller projects. As others have commented- pounce first then use hair spray and wait for a minute for it to dry. Also washie tape will hold the stencil in place while pouncing. I like this method but it can be messy - especially it you use too much chalk. Good video! Thanks! 😊

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you so much for the tips!!! I will try both! 👏🏻💖

@JaniceCahill-w6k Месяц назад

I have thought about using the chalk pounce pads. However, my machine quilting is not very good. I do better sticking to straight line quilting. I enjoyed watching your trials. 😊

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you for watching! 💖

@terrygore6030 Месяц назад

I would use painters or paper tape to hold down stencil to see I’d that works. Also I would;L-dopa release the pattern so we could maybe do a sew along with you for the quilt.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I think I will make the initial quilt to make sure everything is correct in the pattern, then maybe we could do a quilt-along this fall! 🤓

@lenacoleman1142 Месяц назад

Great Video!! I love the stencil pattern you are using on the Gingham Quilt!! That is so darn CUTE!!. I am wondering could you trace it with fabric marker instead of chalk? I do not like the idea of chalk (I will be the one who spills the bag and the thought of getting it all over my hands does not sound like fun. I know this channel is how you make your money, however, you need to take time for yourself and do whatever projects or things you need to do. You can not run yourself down trying to do too much!! Your followers will still be here if there is only 1 video a week. Live videos can be maybe once or twice a Month if you feel you have the time to do that!. Please take care of yourself, slow down and just do what you can without burning yourself out. Have a great weekend!!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you, Lena!! 💖💖💖💖 the chalk is…interesting…it’s been fun to play around with, but will I use it a lot in the future? I’m not so sure lol I should see if I can use a marking pen with this fabric-ey stencil. 🤔

@BanburyGal Месяц назад

Could you try hairspray to "set" the chalk? That would wash out

@daxxydog5777 Месяц назад

Or spray starch?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I’ll try both these ideas and report back!

@jenniferharris2320 Месяц назад

I purchased some quilting thread second hand, ok, A LOT of quilting thread, from a woman who was getting out doing her own quilting. Along with that thread I got 2 pounce pads and a STACK of stencils. TBH I had no clue what a pounce pad was, let alone how to use it. I tried it, but I made more of a mess than anything. I may give it a second go, so thank you for showing this! If I were to trace the stencil, what brand/type marker would you recommend? I have had the worst luck with marking pens and pencils. They dont mark, tips break, and resharpening results in the tip breaking again...not sure what Im doing wrong. Side note, I tried gluing a binding before sewing and it worked great! Thanks for your videos!!❤

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oh that’s awesome! I bet you got a great deal on the thread and notions! 😍 so the marking pen I use is the Dritz mark-be-gone pen/marker. It has blue ink that washes away with water. Here is a link on Amazon: amzn.to/3AhUZ0t It’s my favorite and the only one I recommend cuz I KNOW it washes out lol 😂

@jenniferharris2320 Месяц назад

@@StitchObsessedthank you!! I will give it a try. 😊

@user-fc8es4kb3r Месяц назад

Hello from Valparaiso, IN! Love your channel and look forward to it each time! Wanted to let you know I think the letter J on your alphabet pattern is backwards! I know you just flashed it across the screen, maybe I'm just seeing things! So happy for your studio you get to move in to soon!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yes! Thank you for pointing that out! 😂🫣 someone else also mentioned that! I can’t believe I did that! Lol!!! I might have a touch of dyslexia. I’ll definitely fix that before I release the pattern 😂💖💖

@robinr6399 Месяц назад

You have a keen eye. Good call.😊

@glendahyde871 Месяц назад

Wow that pounce is amazing & might just get one & try it. Went to MSQC & it shows the stencil with the pounce pad but it didn't specify if it was included so I'm guessing it`s separate. You did an amazing job, Thank you. Love the alphabets quilt pattern but i think it might be best if you make it first as not to get any tail feathers ruffled LOL if something is not correct then you can fix it, just saying not trying to be negative or mean. Anyhow i loved the video. Thank you

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yep, you are SO right, Glenda! I’ll be making the quilt before releasing the pattern. 💖🥰 thank you for the advice! And yes, the stencils are sold separately from the pounce pads. Have a great weekend! 💖

@susanmarling2079 Месяц назад

Hi, I have heard that if you spray the chalk with a light mist of hairspray, it keeps it in place and washes out . Can't wait to try it.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yeah! I’m going to try the hairspray and see how it works!

@gailg129 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video on pounce pads and how they work. I've wondered about them. Having used chalk to mark quilting lines on quilts, I find them to be messy and get the chalk all over me and the sewing machine. The pounce technique seems to require a lot of trial and error to get everything just right. What do others have to say?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yeah that seems to be the general consensus! haha They CAN work, but it can be tricky getting the chalk just right, and then getting it to stick the fabric is a whole other story! I'm still going to play around with it and see if I can find a better way to use it! It's fun to experiment! 💖

@daisythompson5205 Месяц назад

I am interested in trying a pounce pad and I feel that it would be best for you to hold off on the release of the alphabet pattern in case you need to do some tweeking.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you for watching and giving your opinion, Daisy!

@lizwarnke4689 Месяц назад

Great video topic. I've been wondering about the pounce pad and my question was how much you could 'mark' and sew without having the chalk disappear before you get to that part of the quilting.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I’m gonna try using hairspray to see if that helps hold the chalk in place 🤓 I’ll do an update video!

@judithmanning2327 Месяц назад

The chalk seems too messy but I like the idea of a stencil - but you did a great job with it ! Thanks for the demo.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Haha! It is quite messy! I’m going to do some experimenting and see if I can figure out a better way to use it!

@carriesaindon5382 5 дней назад

Blue painter's tape should work.

@StitchObsessed 5 дней назад

Great idea! 💡

@BanburyGal Месяц назад

Thank you for doing this tutorial. I like to use the ounce pad for quilting - just wish there was a stencil each of your free FMQ patterns. How about teaming up with Missouri Star to create these?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oh man, that would be a DREAM project! 🥰🫣

@nikkireynolds9514 Месяц назад

I’ve heard you can mist the chalk with some Mary Ellen’s Best Press and it will help hold the chalk on the fabric.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I’ll try that! Thank you!

@TGBTGAlways Месяц назад

I wonder how it would work if you lightly spray the quilt with spray starch in a small area, then apply the chalk with the pounce pad and then apply some heat to set it??? It sounds and looks great but I’d want to try to get the chalk to stay. I like this idea bc I have many stencils but I’ve always just copied the design onto my quilt using a mechanical pencil. My templates are plastic so this would save a lot of time 😉

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Well the blue chalk can’t be ironed or it’ll set into the fabric, and probably be tough to wash out! But I’ve heard from several people to try hairspray so I’m going to do some experimenting and do another video on what I find works! 🤓

@dawnoverholt6877 Месяц назад

I used one for hand quilting. Have you tried making your own stencils by tracing on paper then sew without thread over the lines?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I haven’t! I’ll have to try that!

@jessicamctavish7538 24 дня назад

Random question- could you use the other stencil (full cut-out, not screen style) and trade with a fabric pen instead of chalk? I love the ‘trace’ quilting ease, as a beginner, but want to minimize the ‘messiness’ of chalk. Your thoughts?

@StitchObsessed 24 дня назад

You definitely can! I've done that before, it's just a bit time consuming and you need to find a pen tip that can actually fit in the little slit. I used my Dritz Mark-B-Gone pen and it was a tight fit haha

@angelahomicz1813 28 дней назад

I’ve never had success with the chalk pad. It does work in the sense that it transfers the design from the stencil, but for me, the design doesn’t stay on long enough to actually sew. By the time I get to my machine it’s already rubbed off on my shirt from carrying it or it being pooled on my lap as the end goes into the needle. What little design is salvaged dusts up under the needle as I sew. Am I doing something wrong? I’d love it to be as easy as it is for you.

@StitchObsessed 28 дней назад

I totally understand your frustration! I did a follow up video with some ideas to help the chalk to stick! You can watch it here: 🤓I Figured It Out! How To Make Pounce Pad Chalk STICK!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2a6PV_ltLcY.html

@terridean4784 Месяц назад

I used the wipe away blue pounce pad. I COULD not get all the blue chalk to come off my white fabric. I washed it afterwards and the blue seems permanent. I used a silver thread on white so it doesn’t jump out at me but I can find it if I look for it. It has only been washed once though.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oh bummer! Hopefully it washes out eventually! 🤞🏻

@karinhanson9739 Месяц назад

I tried the pounce pad but used it all wrong 😮 thanks for showing how it works!! If you release the pattern first you could do a sew along🤷🏼‍♀️ for the big quilt 🙂

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing your opinion, Karin! 💖

@janliljegren9524 Месяц назад

Would it work to spray the chalk design with hair spray?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

It could! I’m gonna try it and I’ll make an update video with any tricks I figure out!

@lindaricher5359 Месяц назад

I would clip mine to keep it from moving,

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Great idea 💡

@margarethill2098 Месяц назад

Is the alphabet pattern the same as your wall hanging behind you? I would love to see a live video!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yes it is! I had done a video on making the “SEW” wall hanging and then I decided to write up a full pattern of the entire alphabet! 🥰👏🏻

@judyjohnston7896 Месяц назад

Did you try to spray lightly on the chalk after you pounce the chalk(Remove the stencil after you pounce ) it may keep the chalk from bouncing off the pattern

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I’ll try that!

@user-cr1mm1ys8e Месяц назад

When is your next update on your sewing shed

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I’m hoping in about a week!

@pattiriley1939 Месяц назад

I think you should wait to release the pattern. I noticed that the letter “J” is backwards on the pattern. That should probe corrected before you release the pattern. I will definitely buy the pattern as I have always wanted to piece letters. Thanks for your videos!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thanks for the tip! Yeah, kind of embarrassing the “J” is backwards 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 a slight dyslexic moment! Thank you for the advice! I’ll definitely work on the issues of the pattern before releasing 💖

@margarethill2098 Месяц назад

Oh, and what stitch length do you use when free motion quilting?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I set my stitch length to zero for free motion quilting! You’re in charge of the length of your stitches with the speed of the needle and the speed of how you move the fabric under the needle! I hope that helps!

@daxxydog5777 Месяц назад

I thought “pounce” meant that you were supposed to lightly tap the pad on the stencil? Thanks for sacrificing for us! I think I’d pass on this method. I actually bought some stencils not knowing I needed the pad to go with it. I was using a frixion pen to draw them, then figured out I really just like doing it freehand. The she shed is going to be fun! But we all need to be patient. 😜

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I will admit, just “free handing” it is my favorite method too 🥰 but this was actually pretty fun! I’m just not a fan of the chalk dust getting everywhere 😂

@stineandscott Месяц назад

I have not had good luck using the pounce pads. I only have the cheaper plastic stencils though. I've had them for years and try again every so often and it's a mess and then makes a mess, as well as rubs off too easily so I can't quilt it. Idk what I'm doing wrong.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

The chalk is definitely tricky to work with! I’m gonna do some more experimenting and then make a follow up video with my findings! 🤓💖

@carolann1252 Месяц назад

Do you have anything about ruler quilting?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I haven’t done any videos on ruler quilting yet 🤓

@gailg129 Месяц назад

P.S. I volunteer to test some letters in your pattern if you decide to go that route!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

And thank you! I'm actually thinking of doing that, so stay tuned! 💖💖 I appreciate you, Gail!

@roxysmearnof4494 Месяц назад

Don’t short squirt your mist bottle. Give a full squeeze while sweeping the bottle across the quilt

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I’ll try that!

@donnaking-royal431 Месяц назад

Think once a month or six weeks would be enough. Every week would be so difficult for you. All the planning and prep would take up so much time for you.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

That’s a great point, Donna. Thank you! 💖

@TheKjoy85 Месяц назад

Why is the J in your pattern backwards?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

I made a whoopsie! 😂😂🫣 I will be fixing that.

@veraweeks8534 Месяц назад

How’s your building coming along?

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

No news unfortunately! Haha

@levisquilts Месяц назад

I heard pounce first then hair spray the quilt helps don’t know if this work good luck

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oh interesting! Maybe I’ll try that 🤔 thank you!

@donnaborg5636 Месяц назад

Love your adventurous spirit, Miriam. Years ago I tried the pounce pad. I applied the chalk like a powder puff and it was a disaster. Guess it helps to read the directions,lol. The letter J looks like it's going in the wrong direction!

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

@@donnaborg5636 lol!!!! Donna!!! You are SO right! I can’t believe it didn’t catch that 😂😂😂 my dyslexia must be showing 🫣 lol

@karena7950 Месяц назад

Is it just me, or is the letter J mirror image in your pattern??

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

It is! 🫣 can’t believe I didn’t notice this when I designed, set up the pattern, and check it multiple times 😂😂😂 whoopsy!

@lynnhathaway7582 Месяц назад

I think you are supposed to tap it with the cover on.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

That makes perfect sense 💖🫣

@suenepa Месяц назад

The chalk always falls right off on me, regardless of whether I use hair spray afterward, or dampening it first with water or starch.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Bummer! I definitely got some fall off, but it worked pretty well. I’ll have to do some experimenting to see if I can get it to stick more consistently. 🤓

@suenepa Месяц назад

You are supposed to leave the bottom on the pounce pad when you're tapping it. 😁

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

That makes more sense 😂🫣

@szelop Месяц назад

I would think you would make the quilt before releasing the pattern.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Yeah. That makes the most sense, right? 😂🫣

@lenadahlstrom5684 Месяц назад

I think the letter J is wrong in the pattern. You have to mirror it. Thanks for your nice You Tube chanel. Huggs from Sweden

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

You are correct! Haha! Thank you for pointing that out! So weird I didn’t notice that 😂🫣

@user-fb5ji1kt9d Месяц назад

M a y I suggest keeping a damp towel nearby to wipe the dust off your hands ✋

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Great tip!

@donnanelson9181 Месяц назад

I’m not even going to watch your video bc I have tried using the pounce pads, too. They are a giant mess, chalk powder everywhere. It gets on your quilting gloves, hands, sewing machine, transfers to the rest of your quilt. I will never use this stuff again. They “claim” it won’t hurt your sewing machine, but every time that needle goes through a chalk line you are transferring chalk into your bobbin case area. No way am I taking a chance of gunking up my machine that I’ve spent thousands of dollars on.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Oaky doaky 👍🏻

@katehenry2718 Месяц назад

Music is not needed in this video. Two sentences of lyrics is really wierd. We can survive a few seconds of non-talking and would much rather hear the sewing machine than be jolted into and out of a concert. THANKS for not having the music on all the time. Pretty meander pattern. ))

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Noted! Thanks for the feedback!

@nikkireynolds9514 Месяц назад

You need to get a beta tester or two. Someone to try out your pattern before you publish it. It isn’t unusual for “professional quilters” to have people who do some of the piecing of their demonstration quilts for them. I know you are working on a tight budget, but a successful pattern launch will be a good help to your credibility, and any fee you may need to pay the beta testers will be a business expense, which will be useful during tax season. In short, start thinking of ways to work smarter, not harder.

@StitchObsessed Месяц назад

Thank you for the advice, Nikki 💖