tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post1761085863728286457..comments2024-03-28T01:28:55.506-06:00Comments on Obsessively Stitching: 1st Quilt Ever -- CUTTING!!Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830428131828226061noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-82225110312696340962011-07-06T23:51:07.596-06:002011-07-06T23:51:07.596-06:00Thanks so much for posting this tutorial! I'm...Thanks so much for posting this tutorial! I'm having issues with my rotary cutter. Actually I have two that I took out of the packages just when I started this quilt. I cut both of the 1/3 yards and now neither one is working. It has to be me?! I'm using a self healing mat. . .and cutting the way you've demonstrated. How long do blades usually last and where's then cheapest place to get them? Thanks!MissAshleyylalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500867405585038551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-18150921586695770412010-11-24T21:07:34.793-07:002010-11-24T21:07:34.793-07:00Trillian,
Don't Panic.
HA HA HA! I crack my...Trillian,<br /><br />Don't Panic.<br /><br />HA HA HA! I crack myself up!!<br /><br />No, really, just reduce all your cuts by whatever you need to in order to fit everything. You could cut everything down by, say, 1/4" and be fine. If you have more questions, feel free to email me!<br /><br />Care.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830428131828226061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-47710234736152654292010-11-24T20:37:41.558-07:002010-11-24T20:37:41.558-07:00Eek! I pre-washed my fabrics, and they apparently...Eek! I pre-washed my fabrics, and they apparently shrank enough that I can't get the correct cuts.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205146949164912314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-77591664149512446272010-10-10T16:30:00.132-06:002010-10-10T16:30:00.132-06:00Crud! I'm making two quilts at the same time....Crud! I'm making two quilts at the same time. Cutting of the 1st went just fine, cutting of the 2nd I made a boo boo and forgot to go over 3 inches for the first cut. I'm a block short :(Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877671059849465046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-58486258439398780482010-10-07T14:30:30.945-06:002010-10-07T14:30:30.945-06:00Care!
I've finally (sorta) settled into Ala...Care! <br /><br />I've finally (sorta) settled into Alabama after losing our VA house. I'd like to get this quilt done before moving again to our own place- hopefully soon. I've read the tutorial no less than a dozen times. I'm just so SCARED to cut my fabrics.Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877671059849465046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-15425223415881438422010-09-11T19:13:46.082-06:002010-09-11T19:13:46.082-06:00Thank you so much for taking the time to make this...Thank you so much for taking the time to make this tutorial. I sewed a bit in high school, and I did a rough crib rail teething guard for my son last year.<br /><br />I asked for and received a sewing machine for my birthday in April, (I've yet to use it yet!) and have had the itch to create something amazing. I decided I wanted to try to make a quilt for my son and found your website through a friend. I just really appreciate your detailed instructions. Thanks for making it a little easier for me!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02295079992519408785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-7476648030799335182010-08-19T08:43:37.273-06:002010-08-19T08:43:37.273-06:00I bought my fabric yesterday, and I'm just as ...I bought my fabric yesterday, and I'm just as terrified as I am excited! (I just started sewing, self taught I might add, about 7 months ago.) I have been craving making a quilt and I am SOOO happy that you did these amazing tutorials! Here's hoping I get all of my cuts right! I live an hour from the fabric store! Yikes! Thank you for making this look so easy and do-able!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-74090195045744784562010-08-02T13:06:21.827-06:002010-08-02T13:06:21.827-06:00I am using fat quarters and this is my very first ...I am using fat quarters and this is my very first quilt EVER. I would love cutting instructions for fat quarters if you don't mind, thanks! I'm sure I'm the millionth person to ask.Brandy@YDKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362084419708971995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-45475428958681845282010-05-30T19:24:49.589-06:002010-05-30T19:24:49.589-06:00I have had the first ever quilt bookmarked forever...I have had the first ever quilt bookmarked forever...well, at least it seems this way. Now that I've graduated from college and since I'm on vacation from work, I've started working on this quilt for my niece's 1st birthday. I made the first cuts today. It's so exciting!! Thanks for this :)Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796013495081679382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-75456061557204473482010-05-01T21:33:11.584-06:002010-05-01T21:33:11.584-06:00You can find the fat quarter cutting instructions ...You can find the fat quarter cutting instructions at http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2010/04/1st-quilt-ever-cutting-fat-quarter.html<br /><br />Good luck! :o)Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830428131828226061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-64494234593614431602010-05-01T20:20:36.640-06:002010-05-01T20:20:36.640-06:00I am using fat quarters (I bought them before I re...I am using fat quarters (I bought them before I read this wonderful entry, whoops!) and this is my very first quilt. I would love cutting instructions for fat quarters if you don't mind, thanks!Eric & Whithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17605342660219091926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-50574127455865002092010-05-01T16:52:46.863-06:002010-05-01T16:52:46.863-06:00Thanks so much for your response! That helps a lot...Thanks so much for your response! That helps a lot. Now I guess I have to decide if I want to go through the work of washing the second half, hmmm.... Good to hear your not a quilt shop snob too :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490589897895836476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-16599641686944715922010-05-01T12:42:42.472-06:002010-05-01T12:42:42.472-06:00Hi Heather!
There are two schools of thought on p...Hi Heather!<br /><br />There are two schools of thought on prewashing fabrics! Many quilters prefer to prewash and dry their fabrics. Many don't -- myself included! I prefer the feel and manageability of fabrics that have not been prewashed. I also like the feel of quilts that have been washed AFTER they are made -- they seem to shrink up a bit and meld with the batting, making them, in my opintion, a little bit more snuggly. It's all a matter of preference!<br /><br />As far as having some prewashed and some not... I really don't think it would make a huge difference, but who knows! That one's up to you! :o)<br /><br />I use fabrics from JoAnns ALL THE TIME. It is a rare quilt for me that is made from all quilt shop cottons (my own quilt for 1st Quilt Ever is a rare instance!) Let's face it -- with the amount of fabrics I buy and quilts I make, it just isn't feasible for me to be a "quilt shop snob!" :o)<br /><br />In many (probably most) cases there IS a difference in quality in Joanns fabrics versus quilt shop cottons. But you can tell by feeling the fabrics whether the quality of the fabric is just plain unacceptable.<br /><br />Great questions! Good luck with your quilt!<br />Care.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830428131828226061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-33166605962460022072010-05-01T11:10:41.613-06:002010-05-01T11:10:41.613-06:00Thanks!... and a question. My mom always said to ...Thanks!... and a question. My mom always said to get the fabric wet, then dry it and iron it (so it doesn't shrink funny). I don't think I'll be doing this next time; but if I've already wet/ironed PART of my fabric, shouldn't I do that to the rest or will it not matter? To add to that, I bought (I know, I know.. ) Joann's "keepsake calico" fabric because I got a giftcard. Have you noticed a big difference in quality of fabric? Will I regret buying that instead of a more expensive one from a quilting shop? Thanks again!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490589897895836476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-75755720953896715212010-04-20T07:42:35.595-06:002010-04-20T07:42:35.595-06:00beautiful material. I'm excited to see how th...beautiful material. I'm excited to see how this quilt thing works!michelle@somedaycraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957014613448163211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-56139931241149818212010-04-19T16:16:22.791-06:002010-04-19T16:16:22.791-06:00Care, you are the best!!! I hope you still rememb...Care, you are the best!!! I hope you still remember me (a box of stretchable fabrics...hint, hint, hint...)<br /><br />CathyCathy F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12150702752512488026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-79788423361836348642010-04-17T19:00:41.613-06:002010-04-17T19:00:41.613-06:00I am just new to sewing, and I want to attempt my ...I am just new to sewing, and I want to attempt my first quilt this summer. Thank you for such a great tip regarding cutting the fabric :)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785215749138485143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-37014437827426997462010-04-17T13:39:18.794-06:002010-04-17T13:39:18.794-06:00I have never made a quilt before and I want to mak...I have never made a quilt before and I want to make a quilt for my baby on the way...I have my fabric and no idea to go about it. Thanks for showing how to cut. It makes me feel better about starting. =)Saskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570934974308901251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-47959012622141260222010-04-17T12:48:32.566-06:002010-04-17T12:48:32.566-06:00Mine are all cut and ready to go! (I had to do it...Mine are all cut and ready to go! (I had to do it when I was motivated!!!) Here's the link if you want to see!<br />http://craftdiscovery.blogspot.com/2010/04/sneak-peak.htmlLynette @ My Craft Discoveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075723914092217561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-34299783751093383852010-04-16T20:58:36.776-06:002010-04-16T20:58:36.776-06:00You have such a great eye for fabrics and patterns...You have such a great eye for fabrics and patterns! I love your choices!!<br />JanaJanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279417406114358713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-58075125886396862332010-04-16T17:41:10.764-06:002010-04-16T17:41:10.764-06:00OMG! I must have those fabrics! Where did you get ...OMG! I must have those fabrics! Where did you get them, who makes them? :)Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-43886835585106687702010-04-16T16:40:45.659-06:002010-04-16T16:40:45.659-06:00By any chance do you live near my favorite quiltin...By any chance do you live near my favorite quilting shop of all time: Sew-Bee-It, in Ringgold, GA? Cuz I was just there last weekend, saw those EXACT fabrics and loved them myself! And to Jonie: if you do not live near there, you can shop on their website and I think you can order those prints. just google the shop nameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-34317362100995531152010-04-16T16:04:45.306-06:002010-04-16T16:04:45.306-06:00Where did you get your fabric? I have been looking...Where did you get your fabric? I have been looking for fabrics in Grey and Yellow and I LOVE yours!!!Joniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557309270246870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-68778729808741462002010-04-16T15:56:55.837-06:002010-04-16T15:56:55.837-06:00Oh crap. I already pre-washed. Darn it.Oh crap. I already pre-washed. Darn it.Cole's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02517634752768025398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677351562725022763.post-2030001882557436052010-04-16T15:26:35.415-06:002010-04-16T15:26:35.415-06:00I'm using fat quarters because I remembered I ...I'm using fat quarters because I remembered I had bought some last year at JoAnn's when they were on sale. So....any help with the layout and cutting in that department would be appreciated. ThanksMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935318001637277316noreply@blogger.com