I have premade double fold bias tape and mine does not look like this after doing the diagonal seam. I haven’t cut it yet because it just looks wrong. Do you have to do the stitching in a specific direction? I just picked a corner.
@WendiGratz4 күн бұрын
Make sure you're sewing across the corner of the L you make - from outside to outside. When you cut away your excess seam allowance, you'll be cutting the point off the corner of the L. If you sew your seam on the other diagonal (connecting the inside corner of the L to the outside) it won't work.
@jeniferalvarez29142 күн бұрын
@@WendiGratz thank you very much! I finally, kinda, got the hang of it!!! Thanks for the explanation!
@pollyfoofoo87036 күн бұрын
Its been years since i watched your review and i finally ordered one of these beauties. Thank u
@vicentacastillo3637 күн бұрын
✂️🪡🧵👏👏👏😍😘❤️👍🏼🥰
@lorigarcia41097 күн бұрын
Very nice. I love them.
@sparkl3dust179 күн бұрын
This makes a lot of sense. I wondered why my stitches were so big and also only on one side.
@crsw704110 күн бұрын
This was amazing! Thank you! No fancy stuff, just the basics for those of us who need to get by.
@farhanahasan980212 күн бұрын
Thank you Wendy, I'm a beginner and your video is very helpful for me
@heidimedhurst272114 күн бұрын
Thank you Wendi for the clear tutorial. Just curious as to how much you had to pay for the card to be printed? Was there a reason you didn't choose to have the card printed on cardstock? Have a happy day - Heidi
@WendiGratz12 күн бұрын
I think it was $2 - $1 per side. It is on cardstock - just a fairly lightweight one. I went to the tiny copy shop around the corner from my house and they have pretty limited paper choices. I picked the lighter weight cardstock because it had the gloss I wanted for crisp printing. The heavier cardstock was matte. They had a heavy, glossy cardstock, but it was pre-folded and I knew it wouldn't print well over that crease. Most copy shops have a wider paper selection. 😁
@christinetaylor242717 күн бұрын
How is the backing fabric attached to stop the zip fro, catching the skin.
@barbaracollins910019 күн бұрын
Can you use crayola colored pencil to make it if you use medium and heat set, thank you
@WendiGratz19 күн бұрын
I haven't tested them to be sure. I recommend doing a small test (test a few different colors - definitely including red since it tends to have the most colorfastness issues) to be on the safe side.
@vicentacastillo36321 күн бұрын
🪡🧵✂️❤️🥰👍😘👏👏👏😍
@amberkhashmal21 күн бұрын
When it comes to tutorials I find people always use fabrics that do not show a clear right or wrong side or use the same fabric for both sides. I messed my first one up … :( Some baby bibs have a distinctive backside.
@auntdee967822 күн бұрын
Does this fusible web gum up the needle? Or is double sided fusible a better choice these days?
@WendiGratz22 күн бұрын
Heat & Bond Lite does not gum up the needle at all. (It's what I use for all my quilts.) Heat & Bond Ultra is not designed to be sewn through and it WILL gum up your needle.
@auntdee967822 күн бұрын
@@WendiGratz thank you!!! I was a little confused, thank you for clearing that up! And thank you for all your videos, I am learning so much. I am currently making the little gnome.
@auntdee967822 күн бұрын
@@WendiGratz I just recently bought a yard of steam a seam too. It was recommended by a lady at the quilt shop. It’s what she uses when she appliquéd sunbonnet Sue for a quilt. So I used it today and it is coming up my needle. Darn it. I had been using EeZ steam 2 and had no problem. I will have to try the Lite Heat n Bond
@leticia-rl7yj26 күн бұрын
I babysit my grandson. I’m gonna do the alphabet tiles with your critters as the key of the letter sound.❤
@rebeccamulkern105128 күн бұрын
Can I ask how do you wash a quilt that’s got a cuddle back but cotton fabrics at the top ? What cycle do you put in your washing machine and do they shrink the same or does one pull more and distort? Or do you have to prewash everything, something I never do usually with an all cotton quilt?
@WendiGratz28 күн бұрын
Cuddle fleece doesn't shrink at all, and I always prewash my cottons. I always wash on cold and have never had any distortion.
@rebeccamulkern1051Ай бұрын
So is the backing fabric , when you add it afterwards, not quilted at all? It seems that all the quilting is at the front, how do you secure the backing? Are you then quilting some sort of grid to include the backing, and if so doesn’t that defeat the QAYG method? Sorry, I’m a bit confused, but really like the idea of not trimming the batting at the seams
@WendiGratz29 күн бұрын
The backing is quilted just along the seam lines sewing the blocks together. For the way I work, it doesn't defeat the purpose of QAYG at all. Quilting the individual blocks lets me do all the curves and angles and things that involve changing direction on an 11-inch square - much easier to maneuver through the machine than a full quilt. It also makes outlining the applique super easy for the same reasons. Yes, eventually I'm quilting the entire quilt, but I'm quilting straight lines 10 inches apart, which are pretty easy to zip through the machine. I can quilt a twin-sized quilt in less than an hour that way. It's way faster and easier than the usual method of joining QAYG blocks which can involve bias tape or clipping away batting or other fussy things I don't enjoy. :-) So basically, I developed this method to use the best parts of QAYG and traditional quilting. If you don't want the denser quilting in each block and you're only going to stitch in the ditch around the blocks anyway, then I definitely recommend a more traditional approach.
@rebeccamulkern105128 күн бұрын
@@WendiGratz I get it, you get the hard quilting out of the way first by using this method, I like it as I don’t like the sashing you need to add with the usual QAYG , I’ll definitely keep this in mind when I’m ready to try QAYG, atm I’m still able to do a dense but grid like quilting with my machine the normal way, and thank you for taking the time to explain it
@traceydoneley6195Ай бұрын
Thank you. Done it on two dresses as they were too low in the front, showing a bit too much 😁. Just happy of how easy it really was to do.
@sandradesormeaux9443Ай бұрын
Great videod
@emmaschauer5409Ай бұрын
The felt thing is genius! Thank you so much!!! 🙌
@lasersky1795Ай бұрын
Hmmmm interesting
@FranRyder-uo7yjАй бұрын
Thankyou. I have learnt alot . Thankyou once again for your help ❤
@FranRyder-uo7yjАй бұрын
Thankyou ❤
@sueannesammАй бұрын
Love the cute Australian koala. ❤ from downunder
@eldajackson1Ай бұрын
Thank you. I am working on a twin size quilt & I'm thinking this may be the solution for me.
@XxheymoonxXАй бұрын
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. Thank you so much!
@dianespiers952Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this knowledgeable information. I loved watching your video. I’m not sure where to find the link to buy your product. Can you help me with this? 13:20
@WendiGratzАй бұрын
That video doesn't really emtnion anything for sale, but you can find all of my patterns here. www.shinyhappyworld.com/
@ottostrohschein8180Ай бұрын
What fusible paper do you use?
@WendiGratzАй бұрын
I use Heat & Bond Lite.
@ottostrohschein8180Ай бұрын
How did you do the whites in the eyes
@WendiGratzАй бұрын
The pattern has a link to a tutorial showing three different ways. This is my favorite - a single dot of fabric paint.
@pepperminthomecrafts8269Ай бұрын
Thank you! New subbie here. Take care
@DiannaAthertonАй бұрын
I learned the tape trick several years ago when making tape was 5 for $1.00 😅. My sewing machine needle isn't crazy about it. What machine are you using?
@WendiGratzАй бұрын
This machine is a Pfaff Lifestyle which they don't make anymore. My current machine is a Bernina 710. I think it's the tape more than the machine that will be a factor. I've used scotch tape and painters tape with no needle problems, but the painters tape is easier to pull off. The scotch tape tends to sliver.
@DiannaAthertonАй бұрын
@@WendiGratz I agree about the painters tape. I also use the 2" wide for marking a 2" border. Love that stuff. I also have a pfaff222e. My mother bought it new in the 70's. I just dropped it off for repair. A belt. No biggie. I would love a newer PFAFF and serger. They are so nice in design. Ferrari of machines
@ottostrohschein8180Ай бұрын
So you quilt the fabric before adding the appliqué
@WendiGratzАй бұрын
I do - but you can applique first if you prefer. I've done it both ways - I just like "doodling" on the fabric to quilt without having to go around the applique. 🙂
@ottostrohschein8180Ай бұрын
@@WendiGratz what size square do you use for your critters
@WendiGratzАй бұрын
@@ottostrohschein8180 Finished quilt blocks are ten inches square. That makes it really easy to resize the designs to use in other projects. :-)
@ottostrohschein8180Ай бұрын
@@WendiGratz thank you so much
@marietteforget7804Ай бұрын
Thanks, super cute!🌺🌸
@dtizoeyАй бұрын
Hi Wendi, I’m currently in 2024. 13 years later and this trick still works I’ve gone through several tutorials, yet yours helped the most. Thank you so much!
@tracycimino8899Ай бұрын
Brilliant!! I’ve been attempting a silkie chicken for weeks now and was close to calling it quits. Thank you!!!
@jeannegar22732 ай бұрын
How did you add the dinosaurs and cloud?
@WendiGratz2 ай бұрын
It's applique. There's a video here showing the basics. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2014/04/applique-fusible-adhesive-video.html 🙂
@joanbaker56372 ай бұрын
Just found this channel and love the way you show us newbie’s. Thanks and subscribed.
@lizzyb.33122 ай бұрын
Hey! AMAZING tips! I knew of tape but never thought of felt for shapes, thank you! Also, I pin baste too and when you pulled the thread and it caught on the pin, my hand jerked a little because I know that feeling all too well 😂
@lovenanara2 ай бұрын
Yeayyy this is what i want. Id like to buy this book Wendy
@SuseMck9942 ай бұрын
Do you have a video showing how you connect your qayg blocks? You seem to use a different technique to others (but I may be mistaken) and I'd love to see how it's done. Your designs are the best!
@WendiGratz2 ай бұрын
Yes, my method is different from any others I've seen. There's a post here with TONS of additional info - including links to videos for all the different steps. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2016/03/quilt-as-you-go-everything-you-need-to-know.html Have fun!
@angelinaventrice55622 ай бұрын
Hola, no uso redes sociales así que te busque por acá jajaj, pedí tu libro en la biblioteca local porque quiero aprender a bordar y te digo que me encantó. Leer tu libro es como si me estuvieras hablando en persona, eres muy cercana para escribir, vere si aprendo a bordar y quizás más cosas jaja, desde ya, gracias.
@WendiGratz2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@UnaestheticallyAli2 ай бұрын
I just found your content. Thank you so much! I’m 29, crocheted and hand stitched my entire life. I don’t do well with the machine. But I’ve wanted to hand quilt and felt so discouraged due to the perfectionism I see. But you are amazing and totally right! As long as I like it- who cares? I appreciate you!
@rebeccabledsoe45502 ай бұрын
I found this very good teaching has been a big help thanks
@MistyScott-ps2ls2 ай бұрын
Where can I buy patterns from. U
@WendiGratz2 ай бұрын
There's a link to purchase the pattern in the description below the video. :-)
@leefei48702 ай бұрын
Hi! I watched you stuff the kitty… and was inspired to use a paper cone and chopstick to add more micro beads into a flimsy neck pillow.. I scotch-TAPED the paper cone to the hole… viola! Less spills and I could scoop up any spilled beads back into the cone. Hope this helps the rest! ❤🎉
@darknessfierce42092 ай бұрын
I’ve been using a clear ruler with tape, pushing it in front of the foot. This will be a big improvement. Impressive work. Thank you so much.
@mamakaka732 ай бұрын
You can use the same technique just bigger. It's much faster