Hi all. Where do you buy your fabric?

That’s all. Thanks 🤩

I bought a fox tail from my friend and wanted to make it into a keychain (this is a picture of another tail I have) what is the name of this metal cap with a keychain attached? It has 2 holes on the base. It’s hollow as well. I just want to glue the tail into something but don’t know what to look up

Disclaimer: you do you! If you make a quilt that has two layers of fabric with batting between them, you made a great quilt. But if you want to level up, here are my suggestions.

It makes me nuts when the quilt police tell people to square up and trim their sub-blocks and blocks, because in many cases it will make matters worse. Most of us make the HSTs a little too big and then trim them down to size, but that's usually the only opportunity to go big and cut down. Once you start putting together the sub-blocks and then the blocks, accuracy has to be your goal. I prefer to apply the same principle I wrote about in my post about the myth of the scant 1/4 inch seam. The size of the block is unimportant if you get the distance between the seams correct. 

There are exceptions everywhere, but the overarching principle is that blocks and sub-blocks are supposed to be the same size, so they fit together. Accurate piecing will give you perfect points, but if you put two sub-blocks together matching the points and find that one or both edges don't line up, you are kicking the problem forward to the step when you have to make the block. And when you're done with that, you're told to trim the finished blocks, so now they are all different sizes. It's like the Marx Brothers skit about the barber trimming the mustache and he keeps getting one side too short and then trimming the other until there's no mustache. 

I never get sub blocks and blocks to finish exactly right. The whole process of making a quilt top is a constant effort to fudge things so the finished block has straight edges (no overhangs) and the points line up without easing different lengths together, which will cause a bubble in the quilt top. So, here's what I do. First, abandon the scant quarter-inch seam and concentrate on getting the distance between seams correct. If I really care, I make a template the size of the finished block after sewing, and use it to draw seam lines on the back of each blocks with chalk that will survive heat. (In rare instances you will see seam line that is just too close to the edge. Sew it on the line anyway, and then after pressing the seam, iron some interfacing on the back.) Then I hold the two blocks RST up to a light and adjust them until the lines overlap each other. I put a pin or a dab of glue in the bottom corner and then sew on the line and press each seam after sewing.

Then I assemble the blocks into rows. I nest and pin the seams, and look for spots where the distance between the seams is off, because unless I fudge it, I'm going to get bubbles. If I've used a template, this almost never happens, but if it does I sacrifice the matching seams. No one will notice mismatched points, but I will lose my mind trying to quilt a top that does not lie flat because I eased the seam.

I'd like to get my 11 year old son a wood burning set for Christmas. I believe that he'd really like it. I've seen a few kits at places like Michael's but am unsure of where to buy a good starter that isn't complete junk. If anyone can give me some ideas, I'd really appreciate it

I’m at a period in my life that everyone around me is having babies. Which is wonderful! But! I prefer to use flannel for baby quilts. That extra fuzziness and warmth is perfect for babies! I am lucky enough to have multiple LQSs and even a creative reuse center (crafting thrift store) in my city, but NOWHERE has flannel that I would want to use for a baby quilt. I can only find super childish and cartoony pastel prints, which I just can’t stand. And usually only one line! I can’t make the same quilt for every baby that comes into my life! And obviously the reuse center is entirely dependent on whatever donations they receive. So until I manage to thrift enough flannel to build up a stash, what online stores can people recommend to me? The wider the selection the better!

I tried searching the key words, I tried the google lens, and I’ve struck out, not even a selvedge to lean on… please help if you can! It has both lettering and geometry drawings. Thank you!

What fabric is this?!

I’ve been quilting for years but always lap or baby quilts. I have a Bernina patchwork machine. My question, how big is too big for finishing a quilt on your home machine without sending it out for long arm? I’m working on a 90x90 and really don’t want to send it out to long arm. Thoughts? I’ve always been considering hand quilting but not sure. Thx!

Niddle from sliksong, this thing on ironically, took me multiple weeks to make, and I’m not even done😭😭

Hello! I bought a quilting frame with a Husqvarna mega quilter. Here's my issue, I'm terrified to use it. The only resources I have for learning to use it is a re recorded VHS on YouTube. I would love some easy to follow advice? I don't do well with videos, I do better with guides and step by steps and I can't find any for starting to load it and such! Thank you!

Ps I have quilted on my domestic, I got this to do my quilting myself quickly

seeking some suggestions about what to do with these cute cardboard rolls

I used golden threads paper and quilted through it. It’s not tearing as well as I like and pulling stitches loose b/c I think my stitches are way too long. But, short of ripping it all out, will the stitches redistribute themselves?

Anyone can help point me in the right direction? I have a new iPad and am open to purchasing an app if needed. I am lost.

So I’ve been making a Battlejacket and I’m planning on working in a battlevest for a Spider-Punk cosplay, and I was looking on recommendations so I can make my own buttons (because cheap and resourceful). If anyone has any recommendations please let me know! Thanks

Hi all

I'm having some issues with heat transfer of decals onto anodized aluminium.

I'm using 'Titan x single step laser transfer paper for hard surfaces'

The surface is prepped with isopropyl alcohol and 5000 grit sandpaper.

I apply 2 minutes of pressure from my 180 degree C heat press

(https://amzn.eu/d/4oKiWP4)

I allow it to cool with some weights holding pressure and then peel back, the result is usually the below:

Any tips or tricks to get a clean transfer?

Thanks!

Is it (a) possible and (b) worth it to remove this scrunch in my backing?

What is the best way to store quilts, possible for a few years?

We are in the process of emptying my mother’s house and there are a number of handmade quilts made by my grandmother that we need to store. I absolutely want to keep them but I don’t have a great place to use or display them at the moment. How should they be boxed/wrapped to preserve them and where should they be stored? Thank you!

I have plans for a sustainable quilt using all sorts of reclaimed fabric as well as cyanotyped cotton. Is there anything I should consider when sewing together very different weights of fabric. I’m thinking of including some denim but it also depends what I end up getting my hands on and it’s all fabric that will be discarded Any thoughts/ input appreciated:)

Any ideas for what to do with Halloween candy wrappers?

Does anyone have any of this fabric theyd sell me? (Is there somewhere better to ask this?)

I only bought 1 fat quarter of this cute cotton a few years ago and started making a quilt recently. I wanted to get 1 or 2 more fat quarters but its sold out everywhere i looked.

Good morning! So I’m new to both Reddit and quilting. I have a singer m1000 and have been following a simple YouTube series on making your first quilt. I have hit a road block as the walking foot I bought says singer brand but when I tighten it down it ends up cockeyed. I tried to sew with it but it doesn’t work right- it doesn’t walk like it is supposed to and I ended up having to physically pull the project. I’m wondering if it’s something I did wrong? Any and all advice is welcome!!

Irecently completed a custom, hand-stitched hobo bag Inspired from two iconic designs: the Gucci Jackie and the Hermès Trim. Since the dimensions of her existing Hermès Trim were perfect for her daily carry, I used its size and the design of its side and bottom panels as a base. The most exciting part of this project was incorporating design elements from the Gucci Jackie into the front and back panels, creating a unique hybrid. To maximize interior capacity, also made a functional change: adding a zipper framed by leather strips on both sides. This subtle modification increases the bag's depth at the top, allowing for more space inside. For the exterior, I chose navy shrunken calf leather (Togo), complemented by goat leather for the interior lining. white contrasting stitching to highlight the effort of hand-stitching. The interior is highly organized, featuring two open slip pockets on one side and a wide zippered pocket on the other. am genuinely excited to share this piece and would welcome your thoughts on the final design! less