Well, we’re now almost at 120 volunteers for Quilts for Queensland! Oh yipee, aren’t you all wonderful and I just know we are going to make some beautiful quilts to donate! So, last night I put all of the information you’ll need on this page so it’s all in one place! And I know that you loved yesterday’s tutorials so here are a few more I’ve found which also answer people’s questions at the same time.
So Justine asked what tools do you need. This little video shows you the basic cutting tools you need and how to use them, once you’ve got them you’ll keep them forever. My quilting basics are a cutting mat, a good rotary cutter (I use an OLFA, stay away from the cheapy Birch ones which are flimsy, fall apart and don’t cut well), a quilting ruler, pins (I use quilting pins with little flowers on the end), 1/4 inch foot for my sewing machine, walking foot for my sewing machine if you want to quilt your quilts with straight lines and to attach your binding to a quilt or an open toe/darning foot if you want to give free motion quilting a go. I got most of those supplies at Spotlight and whenever you get a discount voucher it’s the perfect time to stock up on these. You can also pick up supplies and feet for your sewing machine at quilting stores, online and on ebay.
Now once you’ve cut your fabrics, you’re going to want to sew them together (well derrr, Corrie!) and in quilting we use a 1/4 inch seam rather than 1/2 inch. I think I was making quilts for a year before I started using a 1/4 inch and I like how this lady explains and shows you.
and I’m a jelly roll addict so here is how to make a quilt block using jelly roll strips. They have made 8 inch blocks and you could use them for a smaller quilt or keep adding strips and make larger blocks.
and if you’re more of a triangle type of girl then here is how to make half square triangles (HST’s) in a nice easy way. This lovely lady also shows you how to make different block layouts using these triangles too. If you need some HST inspiration, then check out Rita’s quilts. So beautiful. She is a quilting machine and always has something beautiful to show off.
Ok, well I hope that helps some of you and provides some more inspiration too! Any other questions, just ask. Tomorrow I thought I’d show you how I do my free motion quilting as a few of you have asked me. It’s now how I quilt all of my quilts and while I’m no expert (totally self taught) I do find it very addictive!
Thanks Corrie! I am really looking forward to the free motion lesson! I am pretty much a self-taught quilter so far too, mostly via you tube (Missouri star). But I found there isn’t alot of quality free motion info out there. Thanks x
Thank you once again Corrie,
these are fantastic and very helpful.
I agree with what you said about the Birch cutter. I purchased one recently thinking it was a good brand but compared to Mum’s Olfa, it just doesn’t cut it (bad pun)!
Thanks again.
Oh thanks Corrie….now I feel more confident in what to buy, where from and brands!! One step closer and now once I get my first child to school next week and my 2nd to kindy (both starting for the 1st time) and I just have baby at home then I will get into it!!
Thanks for these tutorials Corrie! Just wanted to let you know that I am holding a giveaway – open to all who have participated in the Quilts for Queensland or the Qld Flood Appeal Auctions. So come on over if you like. Thanks for all you are doing!!
Hi Corrie,
I am busy working away on blocks for you, and a friend and I are going to put together a quilt when she returns from her holiday. I just hadn’t got around to letting you know that we were going to help!
Cheers
Pam
I am also looking forward to the free motion quilting since I just bought a guilting foot for my machine
When I learn to sew… after I fix my sewing machine… I will come back to this bookmarked post! x
Omg… I’ve been sitting here for a couple of hours just watching all the tutorials, and it started with yours! Thanks so much for the inspiration and sewing lessons.
Fantásticos los videos y te agradezco que los hayas compartidos con nosotras.
Abrazos