Fifteen Quilting Tips and Tricks From Your Fellow Quilters!!

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The Simple Quilter

The Simple Quilter

3 ай бұрын

Come and learned some great quilting tips & tricks from your fellow quilters!

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@brigidanow
@brigidanow 2 ай бұрын
I have way too many souvenir magnets. Thank you for that great tip on how to use them in the sewing room.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@deborahlunsford6983
@deborahlunsford6983 3 ай бұрын
All great tips. You might have already mentioned it in a precious video but i do like Donna Jordan and i use a 3 lb hand wt to stabalise my ruler when cutting long pieces. Thanks so much..
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@rainydaydiva6320
@rainydaydiva6320 3 ай бұрын
I’m a Donna Jordan fan as well, Deborah, I use a 5 lb hand weight that I found at my Goodwill. This tip definitely keeps me cutting straight. 😊
@ccreel64
@ccreel64 3 ай бұрын
Great tips everyone! I read a message post on another channel awhile back saying she used a piece of sheet metal under her cutting mat with button magnets to hold her fabric while cutting. Thought I’d share her great tip for a relatively inexpensive mock up of the sew tite(?) system.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
That's a great idea!
@sandeenisenfeld5232
@sandeenisenfeld5232 3 ай бұрын
Those self threading sewing needles are great when burying threads on the quilt top, especially those pesky short ones.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Yes they are!!!
@deenagraham5488
@deenagraham5488 3 ай бұрын
Great Tips. Thank you! I use painter's tape to remove the fabric bits from my jellyroll. I just wrap it around my fingers and dab the fuzz away.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
That will work! I used to get lint off my clothes that way! Thanks for sharing!
@colleenquiltstoo
@colleenquiltstoo 3 ай бұрын
I always smile when you talk about Harbor Freight. You are a fan! We have Princess Auto in Canada which is similar and I love going there to see what things they have that I can use.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Lol! I do like Harbor Freight!
@kathrynmayer3991
@kathrynmayer3991 3 ай бұрын
loved the hemostat tips! would not have thought to use them to pull my needle or even thread a needle. Thank you!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@vikkivanveldhuizen2290
@vikkivanveldhuizen2290 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for selecting my tip about the scissors and the wooden thread spools! I appreciate it. I love how you put all these together in a video. Keep it up please.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@fransak2723
@fransak2723 3 ай бұрын
I just started doing this last night. I have one that is a little wider at the bottom and a bit heavy so it sits firmly on my table. I’m thinking about winding a strip of wool around it to hold my needles. Thanks for the suggestion.
@vikkivanveldhuizen2290
@vikkivanveldhuizen2290 3 ай бұрын
@@fransak2723 thanks for your suggestion! I’m going to do that too!! I have a chunkier one too. The taller ones I “tie” together so they stay stronger together
@connieking9873
@connieking9873 3 ай бұрын
I always enjoy these hacks. My favorite and new one is the little magnets. I am making a mat for under my machine with hexies. Lots of hand work and threading Needles. What a great place to store or set them on when getting new thread. I have the rollers by my wool mat and machine to clean myself before leaving my sewing room.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share!
@sandracedar368
@sandracedar368 3 ай бұрын
Always such helpful tips & tricks! THANK YOU❤
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
You are most welcome!
@megharmon2298
@megharmon2298 3 ай бұрын
Ooh, I love the tip about turning over the fabric for cutting. Helps seeing the lines on the ruler better too as I use rulers instead of the lines on the mat. Perfect!!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
It really is a great tip! It has helped me!
@joanbarker6581
@joanbarker6581 3 ай бұрын
Love all the tips!!! Thank you!!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
You are most welcome! I love when other quilters share tips!! Especially ones that are new to me!
@deborahkeith6354
@deborahkeith6354 3 ай бұрын
I bought a magnetic knife holder and fixed it to my sewing table. My seam ripper, scissors, tweezers and screw driver are right beside me!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Good idea to put it on the edge of your table! I put mine up on the wall within reach when I am sitting and sewing. They look great and are great for helping to organize you quilt room!
@ingridhunt7841
@ingridhunt7841 3 ай бұрын
I have one of those U shaped lights for hand sewing while I watch TV. They work great.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input!
@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders
@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders 3 ай бұрын
I use my room divider as a temporary design wall by clipping a large piece of flannel over it.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Excellent!!
@kimberlywright6296
@kimberlywright6296 3 ай бұрын
I inherited some cottons from years ago that had a shine or sheen to them that I thought I wouldn’t use …. Until I turned it to the wrong side. 😊.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Excellent! Way to think outside the box!!
@linvallier2269
@linvallier2269 3 ай бұрын
One more perhaps? My “hump jumper” plastic piece has a little hole in one end, flat on one side, it’s there to hold my sewing machine needle in place while removing or inserting, I didn’t know it was there for the longest time.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
I will have to check into this...is it a sewing machine accessory?
@linvallier2269
@linvallier2269 3 ай бұрын
@@thesimplequilter7499 mine came with my machine. I found some images just by searching “hump jumper”. Good luck!
@sandydali699
@sandydali699 3 ай бұрын
I only use the hump jumper to change my needle. I didn’t know it was to use as a hump jumper until recently.
@pamstrong8709
@pamstrong8709 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tip! I just had to go look at mine to see if it has the hole...It sure does! Nothing like the right tool for the job. 👍🏻
@mariongjertsen3791
@mariongjertsen3791 3 ай бұрын
I have that and it’s excellent. It came with my Pfaff Performance 5.0
@denisebooth866
@denisebooth866 3 ай бұрын
I love that fabric line behind you. I recognize it. Really pretty
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
It is a beautiful fabric line!!!! I love it too!!!
@SewingWithLawayne
@SewingWithLawayne 3 ай бұрын
My tip, even if it does not need it clean inside your machine monthly.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thank you for sharing!
@debcavan
@debcavan 3 ай бұрын
The U shaped lights are wonderful. Careful that your husband doesn't "borrow" it. Thanks for the tips.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Lol! Thanks for the great tip!
@donnagraham2802
@donnagraham2802 3 ай бұрын
The U-shaped lights and the hemostat are handy for so many things, both sewing and cross stitching! I use my sticky roller for so many things-cleaning my cutting mat, my wool pressing mat, my ironing board cover, my sewing space, as well as finished quilt tops. What did we do without them 😄
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Yes, I have to have sticky rollers in my quilt room! They are a staple!
@janiesoito4494
@janiesoito4494 3 ай бұрын
Sometimes the obvious is the best tip. Turning the fabric to the wrong side is the best. My tip is to use "Ultra Washable Crayola" markers for registration marks when quilting or when I just need to mark something when piecing. Since I always wash my quilts when I am done, there is no residue left. They are cheap and the grands can use them when they come.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
@beckyvillines1613
@beckyvillines1613 2 ай бұрын
When hand sewing, I use a regular leather thimble on my middle finger and a rubber "finger cot"? on my thumb and pointer finger for pulling the needle through. They are sold at the stationary/office supply department. There are various sizes in the bag.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this information!!!!
@rebeccawarner4392
@rebeccawarner4392 3 ай бұрын
I use a small magnet to hold my needle when replacing it in my sewing machine, it's so handy and no chance of creating a burr on the needle. Hugs'n love 🤗🥰❤️
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@terryprange2980
@terryprange2980 3 ай бұрын
I also have issues with my hands! I use the fmq gloves when I piece to help hang on to the fabric. I also have the electric AccuQuilt and the True Cut system. Both are very helpful!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@marywiggins7411
@marywiggins7411 3 ай бұрын
Nice ideas
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@sandyh8755
@sandyh8755 3 ай бұрын
I wondered where people got hemostats from! Now I know….off to Harbor Freight I go!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Harbor Freight has lots of great things for quilters! Be sure to check out my two videos of quilt tools from Harbor Freight if you are interested! You will find some really great inexpensive tools!
@karin0963
@karin0963 3 ай бұрын
Great tips as always. I like the idea of spools for binding. I'll look into the clamp on drawers. That would help me. And just the other day I realized that turning the fabric really helped me see the fabric. Why didnt I think of that before? Thank you!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share!
@sandrawhitman2930
@sandrawhitman2930 3 ай бұрын
Love the tips and love your videos! I never miss them! You remind me of myself!😂
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Oh thank you!
@shanaproctor100
@shanaproctor100 3 ай бұрын
Love the tip about the magnets!!! Genius!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@kimdyson3010
@kimdyson3010 3 ай бұрын
Great tips! Thanks for sharing them.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
You are most welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing!
@marinaabad4995
@marinaabad4995 3 ай бұрын
To mark cut fabric for a block, piece A, piece B, etc Use a label maker to make the letter/number labels to stick on the fabric clips and clip those pieces together, no pin holes. If you don't have a label maker, print the letters by printer or hand and stick them with pieces of packing tape. This works better with the larger fabric clips.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
@fransak2723
@fransak2723 3 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for stickers with tiny letters and numbers without much luck. It never occurred to me to use my own label maker. Duh!! Thanks.
@wandawalker4191
@wandawalker4191 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing these!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@susieinthecountry4434
@susieinthecountry4434 3 ай бұрын
love the lint roller!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
I have several in my quilt room!!
@SewWhittle
@SewWhittle 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
You are most welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing!
@dawnplough1458
@dawnplough1458 3 ай бұрын
Great tips … thanks
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
You bet!
@livingweirdestherc6644
@livingweirdestherc6644 3 ай бұрын
Great list of tips😊
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@diannplatt-roberts8692
@diannplatt-roberts8692 3 ай бұрын
Great ideas
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
They all came from my viewers! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@linda5278
@linda5278 3 ай бұрын
Good ones!
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@rossleebaker8842
@rossleebaker8842 3 ай бұрын
I always use notes to show the top of my quilt and backing before giving it to the quilter.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Excellent!!! Thanks for watching!
@christinekirkpatrick5400
@christinekirkpatrick5400 3 ай бұрын
I use my sticky roller on my wool mat to get off those thread bits.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
I bet that works great! Thanks for sharing!
@peggymalaski4061
@peggymalaski4061 3 ай бұрын
My machine came with an item to hold the needle to hold while changing. It’s a noun too use with bulky seams but there’s a hole in one corner. The hole even helps position the needle the correct way as one side of the hole s flat. It’s also helps hold buttons in place when sewing on b machine. Wish I could add a picture as I don’t know what it’s called. Amazon/Madam Sew called it the bulky seam jumper 🤷‍♀️
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
I just checked my machine accessories and I don't have one! I never knew there was such a thing!!! Thanks for sharing! I will check into this further! Great tip!!!
@micheleh4016
@micheleh4016 3 ай бұрын
More great tips. I use my hemastat for holding my needle while inserting or removing from my machine. It's such an awkward task! I also use my long sewing tweezers sometimes for the same purpose. Why can't machine designers and manufacturers come up with a more accessible way to change the needle?
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
They should consider trying to find a solution!!! Thanks for sharing!
@barbolson8768
@barbolson8768 3 ай бұрын
If you don't have a thimble, you could use a rubber finger from the dollar store, stationary department.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
@JRJonesOD
@JRJonesOD 3 ай бұрын
NEVER give someone a quilt top with a straight pin in it. Use a safety pin to attach the note indicating the top.
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
That is such a great point and you are so right! I have snagged my finger on several that were in items that were given to me!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
@fransak2723
@fransak2723 3 ай бұрын
@@thesimplequilter7499”Great point” 😂 hahaha
@karin0963
@karin0963 3 ай бұрын
Ok, I thought thimbles were for pushing the needle, I've been using them wrong. 🤣
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Karin, Thimbles are used for pushing the needle. I think the viewer who left that comment was saying to push the needle as far as you can versus just far enough to get hold of it to pull it through. Then there is less pulling if you have difficulty grabbing the needle with your index finger and thumb.
@karin0963
@karin0963 3 ай бұрын
@@thesimplequilter7499 thank you for explaining. 😍
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
@@karin0963 You are most welcome! As always thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@lisawaterman2737
@lisawaterman2737 3 ай бұрын
You camp?!?! Do you belong to the RV Quilter group?
@thesimplequilter7499
@thesimplequilter7499 3 ай бұрын
Yes, we camp and we love it! We don't do it full time but when go every chance we get! What is the RV Quilter group?
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