Sewing my FIRST QUILT with NO EXPERIENCE / How to make an easy quilt. 

I have been a quilter for over twenty years, and it makes me so happy to see the absolutely beautiful first quilt that you made. It makes me so happy to see young people quilting and continuing this wonderful craft. Your videos are so loving and inspiring, and I thank you for sharing this lovely process and message. I wish you all the best in your sewing journey. ✌️❤️

"I'm going to stitch this row with a prayer for my daughter". That hit me right in the feels 🥹❤

Imagine your mom doing this for you and then as an adult you get to go back and watch this video of your mom as a young woman and new mom making this blanket for you as a baby.🥹

not me crying at the 14 minute mark 😭❤️ you are such a gift to the world!

You picked the perfect design for a first quilt! It is absolutely precious!!!

Wonderful quilt! And so heartwarming to see you celebrate and be proud of yourself. Such a lovely gift for your daughter!

Your quilt is beautiful and something that your daughter will always treasure! ❤

The way my eyes teared up when you said I want Arwen to know mummy made this for her 🥹🥹🥹 and then praying for her 😭

You have inspired me to make one for my daughters wedding next year. This would make the absolute best gift, especially with the added prayer. 😊✝️🧡

I'm inspired! I have been a sewer for over 45 years and have always wanted to make a quilt but have felt intimidated by all those quilts made by the experienced and professional. I appreciate and enjoy your honest and passionate style, I will definitely start one soon. Thank you.

Absolutely lovely quilt! I especially loved how you prayed for your daughter as you quilted. So enjoyable - thanks for sharing 😊😊😊!

Alexandra! thank you SO much for sharing your organic quilting experience!!! so many tutorials using the machine to quilt! i love the handmade and loving approach which will convey your love to everyone who snuggles with it.

you seem like such a kind soul.

Beautiful quilt but an even more beautiful personality! May you and your family always stay happy and healthy❤

I love this channel because her projects are made with so much enjoyment, slowly, carefully, neatly, one item at a time. There is no mass production or poor finishes.

I made my first quilt for my first baby. It’s got me addicted! I’ve already made 1 more quilt and quilted runner since then. Working on my third quilt now!

Absolutely beautiful, that quilt was made with so much love, it will be a real comfort yo your daughter. A wonderful loving heirloom for her. Bless you my dear ❤

Why is this lady literally so nice, that moment when she just wrote "you are loved and beautiful...etc." in the text above was so sweet🙂

I just finished making a quilt for my brothers kid (first one I ever made). It's far from perfect, but I made it! I feel like it's more than the quilt, it's the time and love you pour in to it, it says so much. The quilt you made turned out amazing, it's only right to be proud of your self.

I just found this as I am new to quilts and have always dreamt of making a full quilt. Your sincerity really touched me. I love how you celebrated each step, and found the beauty in your work. I'm going to carry this with me now when I create. You must be such an amazing mom🤍

I love how vulnerable you are with this process. It inspires me to make a quilt myself. Just to really put myself out there and do something i have never done before! Thank you for sharing your spiritual journey with me.

It only takes one and then your hooked. It’s so rewarding. Great job.

So beautiful and what a sweet, inspirational video! I hope the quilt is enjoyed by your daughter and family for years to come 💕

Loved seeing your gentle happy experience of making this quilt 💗

Thank you for sharing about praying for your daughter while hand quilting. I plan to make my children quilts and will do the same. Your video both encouraged and inspired me.

Your videos definitely could inspire new quilters. It's a fabulous hobby for so many reasons.

I love your quilt, thank you for sharing your journey! I have been self teaching myself to quilt with the help of RU-vid and just as you explained on one of your more recent videos, it is my hidden spot where I can sit with myself and my thoughts. The love that goes into making a quilt will soon be wrapped around the person it is being made for. Making them is is very therapeutic and can be very emotional as well. I hope there are many more quilts in your future. 🥰

Of course you can quilt! It's beautiful. I love the way you spread out the squares in a way that was pleasing to you without a pattern. I need to try that. Quilting is a soulful art. Your daughter is going to hold on to it and it's going to stay in your family for generations to come. Because you hand-quilted it it's going to stay solid. You have inspired me to hand quilt my next one.❤❤❤

I absolutely love this! I’m just starting to quilt and feel so nervous! But I’m sure that’s how anyone feels starting something new

It came out so beautiful!! It’s definitely inspiring me to make a cutie little quilt for myself 🥺

My grandma gave me two handmade quilts are I love them so much. My baby blanket was a quilt that somehow is still in great condition and I still have it and love it. It has little rabbit fabrics on it. Your daughter will love it as she grow up!

This video made me cry and have so much joy in my heart. I've never made a quilt before. I've never even used a sewing machine and I feel very intimated, but I love that you went based off intuition and your heart's design. That is exactly what I am doing as well. I got a sewing machine for a gift and my first project is a quilt. My husband amd I want to buy our first home, because we've been living full-time in an RV with our 3 children for several years, and this quilt will be for our new home. We are trying to buy a house now and I am praying and putting lots of love into this quilt so it will be made special for when we finally have a home ❤

Lovely quilt and yay, you did it!!

I'm about to make my first quilt, and now I can't wait to get started! Thank you!

Alexandria. It's touchingly beautiful. Good job. Reminds of the emotional feelings I had when I finished my first quilt. So rewarding. A treasure for your daughter forever.🥰

Thank you for this video! I want to make a quilt so bad but have been putting it off because it’s so intimidating! You made it look more manageable so I definitely think I’m gonna try!😊

Amen! Love this video!! ❤

Congratulations! Beautiful quilt that your daughter will cherish always!

Alexandra, This was the most beautiful video to see how much love and joy you put in making your daughter's quilt. It is so pretty. You did a fabulous job. I have been quilting over forty years and you inspire me. You have a lovely personality and your Spirit shines. Many blessings to you and I look forward to seeing more quilting from you. Where are you from and where do you live? Love, Sherrie

I absolutely love your tutorial with all your heart and honesty it definitely makes me want to do one right now for the therapy of it,thank you 😊

Congratulations on your first one! Beautiful. There will be more, and it is most rewarding.

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video.❤️

This was so enjoyable to watch and learn from you! I've started a quilt over a year ago with scrap fabric from all of my creations...this is the inspiration I needed to finish it. Your quilt turned out soo beautiful and how special your little girl gets to hold this for years to come!

What an adorable video. You are so much braver than I was when I made my first quilt at age 75 (after watching about a million videos)! I was so terrified of making a mistake, I made my husband measure and cut the fabric at first. Hilarious. I love quilting like you do. Your project turned out just lovely. Bless your sweet heart.

I absolutely loved experiencing this process with you through your video, so inspiring ❤ I've wanted to attempt a quilt for a couple years now and with little to no knowledge of sewing, it's just seemed very daunting. This video was the first one I decided to watch after scrolling for beginner videos and so glad I did, you have just a sweet and kind energy about you. I feel more empowered that I too can make quilts for my Littles after watching your video ❤ thank you!

Good for you and so refreshing in it's simplicity. I'm new also and you remind me to slow down and enjoy it instead of becoming anxious. I've been wanting to hand stitch or tie and you gave me encouragement. Thanks for sharing!

I have been a quilter for almost 25 years & watching your process video made me swell with happiness for you. I love how you put like prints together, I have spent a decent amount of time trying to sprinkle similar prints about a quilt, but yours together make a nice statement too. :o) You are never too old to learn something new.

Great job! Your first quilt is amazing!

You’ve inspired me! I’m going to try my hand at making a quilt for our first grandchild! Thank you 🙏

So beautiful! I love how you went with your heart for the placement of the squares!! 💖 I finished my first quilt this year and like you feel that quilting is my thing!!!

Love the soft colors you used and the coordinating gingham backing. Thank you for your inspiring, encouraging words. Please be sure and attach a label to the back"Handmade by Alexandra" and the date you finished it. I recently finished a quilt made from thrifted plaid flannel shirts with black flannel sashing between the blocks. It turned out amazing. I also quilted it by hand. It fits a regular full sized bed, so it took forever to hand quilt. But it was sooo satisfying. I also love the hand quilted look. Brava to you for overcoming your trepidation and just doing it!

Okay I'm crying. So sweet

I love your voice and energy! I want to add I love the crooked look on quilts, not perfect but it depends on the aesthetic!

Thank you for sharing that with us. Turned out beautifully 😊

I love the way it turned out.

You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your experience. It is very encouraging for beginner quilters. God bless you and your new daughter.

Youre such a caring and wonderful person!

Congratulations on finishing your first quilt! Your video was recommended. Happy to subscribe, and thought it was so sweet of you to mention praying for your daughter! Quilt turned out beautifully, now I need to finish mine!!

I'm an accomplished seamstress and I've ALWAYS wanted to quilt since I was like 14, but for some reason I have anxiety about it lol. THIS VIDEO inspired me to go through my scrap bag and start cutting quilt blocks. THANK YOU 🥹🫶🏼

Love your work thanks great video

I am so inspired. Like you I made my first (in my case only) quilt for my then unborn baby. It is a small one. I used it for him in his bassinet and then to shade him in his capsule in the car. I did not hand stitch it and I used a ribbon to bind it, not perfect but it has lasted for over 30 years so far. I want to do make another quilt now, hand stitching as you have done. ❤

I started with quilting and moved to making clothes. Your quilt is adorable. Congrats! Makes me want to start another quilt.

Thanks for sharing. I learned lots for my upcoming project 🫶

Great job , it gets easier as you go. Keep up the good work.

Yay congratulations on a beautiful quilt! You've definitely inspired me to finally give it a go :)

It’s beautiful 💓💓💓

It's a beautiful quilt lovely ☺️☺️☺️

What a great quilt! :) And I just love the idea about you praying while doing the last row of hand stitching! A couple of years ago my son asked me if magic (like real Harry Potter-like magic) exists. And at that time, I was doing cross stitched labels for all his school stuff, and I thought what is everyday magic, if not this?! Thinking of your child while doing something by hand for them?! Literarily anything: wholesome food, a quilt, some toys, etc. Huge appreciation for your great work and mom-magic! :)

Beautiful quilt and a beautiful person

this was SO lovely, thank you. can't wait to start my first quilt and I'm using your video as my go to help. I don't even know how to sew haha so wish me luck!

Such a pretty quilt! I am so happy you had such an amazing and rewarding experience! Xoxo

Lovely quilt - Recommend sewing your binding on the front first then hand finishing on the back - gives a beautiful, flawless finish x

Beautiful quilt!! you have inspired me to go start one today!

You are awesome, thaks for share your work and love ❤

Beautiful quilt and inspiring video. I am enjoying sewist land too. ❤

It is so so beautiful!! I’m now definitely going to try make one too

It is so beautiful! I am definitely going to try it. Thank you ;)

This is such a beautiful quilt and a wonderful process. I have been waiting to get back to sewing while trying to juggle time with my little one!

this is the cutest, most beautiful, most wholesome video on all of youtube. I love the way you put yourself into this world. you seed such goodness into the world, and I know I don't know you in real life but you take every opportunity to make others feel seen and loved and safe. you are such a natural mother. i've learned about witches recently and I love them and I feel that you are a natural born witch and I mean that in the best way. the way you sewed a prayer into the blanket, your magic is the honesty that you show up to a place like the internet with. i am so stoned. i love you. also, babe, i love the editorialized shots at the end so hot so hot but i so do want the footage of you just proudly showing off your quilt behind the camera, you know? full mom energy? okay. love ya.

This video is so sweet. Your positivity and spark was so inspiring for me to start my first quilt. Keep going Mamma! Great video!

I love the video! Makes me want to quilt something ❤

This is such a lovely video :)

What a trip!! Thank you!!

You are beautiful, inside and out. I love your idea of praying as you stitch. I need to add that to my sewing process for my son. (He is 2) I do upholstery for my day job and I will occasionally write a bible verse on the wood under the foam, praying that the family will be blessed by their new piece of furniture. I subscribed and hit the bell!

I just wanted to say how much i enjoyed this video & coming across your RU-vid. It's always been a thought to try and make a quilt because they just bring me so much comfort & i just love creating! Your video was so relaxing and calming. I started to tear up when you gave that reminder that we're loved & beautiful. I hope your life is always filled with happiness & love! Thank you for this!! 💗

😂 now I know why my hair was rubbish in this video. You crack me up! I relate mama😉

This is so pretty

Alexandra, What a beautiful video. Thank you so much for documenting and sharing this process with us. I was searching for some inspiration to finish the quilt that I started at the beginning of the pandemic (also my first) and you provided it. Great work. Thank you.

thanks for the inspiration! did you use fabric from the fabric store that you picked specifically for this project or just fabrics that were laying around/reused from other clothing?

Hello! I came across your videos this morning as I was looking for some sewing inspiration. I started sewing when I was 15 years old and used to have my own small business selling handmade purses as a teen. Fast forward to now, I am 40 years old and have five children . I only see now to fix things or put patches on my husbands jujitsu gi (which I hate doing because it is so bulky!) I felt sad because I was not enjoying taking my sewing machine out anymore. But, after watching a handful of your videos today, I am more excited than ever to start sewing again. I want to start sewing clothing, and definitely try quilting. Also, I love your personality! You are so funny and sweet. Definitely subscribing! Blessings!🤍

Sweet!

Beautiful!

Bravooo! It’s amazing! It inspired me a lot, I will try to make a quilt dress 😍

I also made my first quilt this year. I used a bunch of beautiful cotton shirts my husband didn’t want anymore. Cutting them took a few days. I tried to make as much use of each section of the shirt so all my “squares” were of all sizes. I don’t think there is a single square in the whole quilt. I hand stitched every single bit of the quilt, which is big enough to cover a California King size bed. I used a very light interfacing on both the top and the bottom of the quilt so that the batting would stay in place while I am hand quilting. Ironing that whole thing took me an entire week alone. I did not use a bias tape for the edges, I actually folded the bottom fabric over the top and hand stitched it all around the edges making a frame around the quilt top. The batting I used is 100% wool and extremely fragile so my quilting will need to be at most two inches between the stitch lines. Thankfully the interfacing is keeping it all in place for me otherwise it will all bunch up. Although I still have to work on the hand quilting on this giant quilt, I decided to make a queen sized one followed by a slightly smaller one. All hand sewn as well. I am also planning on making a quilt that will be more like an art piece, but still functional. For that I will be using only white fabric, all collected from local thrift stores. I found a huge duvet cover “Egyptian cotton” for $12 and a few other bed sheets as well as some vintage white table cloths which I will be manipulating and creating all kind of sculptural shapes then I will be hand stitching and embroidering to create all kinds of textures. By the way, the sashiko thread should be kept as it comes, don’t wind it into a ball. Keep the knot at the top and cut the entire thread skein opposite of where the knot is. This gives you exactly the length of thread you need to sew with. There is a sashiko needle that is very sharp and has a big eye. I have that exact thread as well. When you hand stitch always listen to your thread. If for some reason it makes too much noise you need a thicker needle. This helps to keep the thread from fraying and breaking. I highly recommend Aurifil 12 wt thread for big stitch quilting. It is very expensive, but it is the best thing I have ever seen. I noticed your stitch lines in your quilt were very far apart. I don’t know what kind of batting your used, but the packaging should tell you the recommended distance between the stitch lines, otherwise over time the batting will not withstand washing and everyday use. Okay, now I’m going to check out all your other videos. I just discovered you today. Yay! ❤

Awesome! So pretty 👏🏼👏🏼

soo impressive and gorgeous looking quilt!! great job

I was just about to write "come back!" In your last video like the biggest stalker. 😅💜

Gkod job Alexadra! Thanks for sharing this detailed quilting video. Makes me want to start one asap!😅😊

Your quilt is so beautiful! I love how simple you make quilting look. I’m planning to make my first quilt this year! Do you mind sharing where you get your fabrics from?

I have made place mats and table runners. I am in the process of making my first twin size quilt. A little nervous for the binding part of it, but will give it a try. Wish me luck. lol