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True about the sewing machines. I have five in the last one was a Snger Confidence Quilter. Love it. Big opening.

Great video. Good tips.

Have you seen the binding ironing mat?? It's by Quilters Heart. Was wondering what was easier.

just discovered your channel! So helpful. Can't wait to try this on the quilt I am making at present. Thank you!

Wow, what a great video tutorial. Thank you so much.

I’m really enjoying doing one block at a time. Your directions are very thorough.

Hi Mary, I already own box 1 & 2. I am now ordering box 3 because I wasn't aware it existed. Thank you. See you Thursday at the Guild meeting.

May I ask if there is a fee to join the guild? And if so, what would it be?

First, these blocks really are wonderful. Besides using them to make historical blocks or designing a pattern, I found myself needing a certain size star block to fit inside a unit and turned to these blocks to choose one because each has instructions for the same 5 or 6 sizes, so I knew it would have something to fit the space I needed! Also, C&T Publishing also produces a card deck box on Color to help select colors for a project and learn about the color wheel; it's fantastic! Second, I know you are only relaying both sides of info that you've encountered on the subject of use of historical blocks in the underground railroad, but I have found it laughable since studying this topic 3 years ago that the only reason people believe this is a myth and untrue is because it was info passed down to generations orally and, hence, is folklore (and some say, then, a "myth"). Should the slaves have asked the master of the big house for pen and paper to write it down so it could be disseminated ... and found ... with dire consequences? Should we swipe left on the Biblical teachings learned orally on the plantation (or anywhere else in the world) because they were merely passed down orally? I have yet to come across any significant argument against quilts being used as messaging in the underground railroad -- especially given that oral history and folklore is substantiated by historians when it comes to other aspects of history, and it is not valid to say, "Since it can't be proven with written records, it is not true or likely not true." Further, one may find it interesting to learn that quilts were also used as messaging during the Revolutionary War!

Hi Mary! I love you tutorials on your channel. I'm a member of the guild. I also live history. Thank you so much for everything you do. Keep it up! You helped me find joy in quilting once again.

Can you please tell me what size these blocks in the card deck finish at? And do the instructions have an option for different sizes, like some quilt block books have a 6 and a 12 inch option? Thank you

I love the pinking blade suggestion!! Better yet, bring your pinking rotary cutter to the store when buying your fabric and have them use it to cut- saves you time AND fabric loss!

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I tried your method of using the Elmers washable glue for basting my quilt sandwich. My thread keeps breaking, skipped stitches and it’s frustrating. My quilt looks horrible. I changed the needle, rewound my bobbin, using a Singer 401a machine and a Janome MC6600 machines. Polycotton bobbin, embroidery thread for top stitches. When I tested a fabric swatch with the exact fabrics and threads I planned to use the thread broke. Why is this happening. If it doesn’t break, it skipped stitches. I’m disappointed and frustrated on what my quilt now looks like.

I’m new to quilting and decided to give it a try-your tip was spot on! Thanks so much for sharing it!

Love it! I use the friction heat removal pens for all my patterns! So easy!!!!

I just wanted to say that my quilting has improved since listening to your pressing tips. My seams are much flatter! I have been quilting for awhile but I am much more pleased with my blocks. Thank you.

When I buy a pattern, I scan them into to computer so that I can have a fresh copy for the next time.

But what if the thread is attached? I guess pull it from close to seam??

Beautifully explained! I just subscribed! Have a blessed day💕

Thank you soooo much

Cotton thread is great for dry areas but not where it's humid. It rots over time. I like polyester/cotton blend. I am 65 and have seen quilts made with cotton. Not great. The thread gives out sooner than the cotton fabric people used. As for a cutting mat the best overall mat for me is the gray friskers mat. I am telling you I have had mine more than 15 years and it's still going strong. If you have the money to waste on expensive then by all means go for it but if you are on a strict budget then go with tested and true. I use two mats. One is small the other one is 24 inches. I use the smaller one to turn as I cut if I need it. I buy the cheaper rulers. I use the easy rule. That is their brand name. I have one 6.5 inch ruler, one 12.5 inch ruler and one 24x6.5 inch ruler. I need no others for making quilts. I do have a few that have been freebies from buying rotary cutters. I do not own a seam ripper. I use my rotary cutter. It's a lot faster. I did practice on a some junk fabric. I have never ruined anything using a rotary cutter. I would suggest good scissors. I use gingher brand. Yes they are expensive but if you take care of them they will last for years and years. I sew over pins with my old sewing machine. It's a cheap janome and I have not had problems doing that. I do not use my good machine to sew over pins. If that machine stops working then I will just buy a very cheap vintage machine for that. I do not agree with everything she is on about but there are some things I would use. I use a t-fal iron and that has lasted 10 years so far. And if you are so worried about iron in the water use filtered water. Every item she has mentioned except the pins and seam ripper is expensive. If I was going to buy a new machine would be a janome. However I now have a juki tl-2010q and I can tell you I would never use a domestic. That machine is fast and they are heavy. They are semi-industrial. I did not buy local and I am self taught. I would never afford lessons or an expensive brand until now. I think she should have named this thread..... 10 expensive items I WISH I'd Known About as a Beginner Quilter. I think the thing is if you plan on quilting the quilt after you have made it then go for a semi industrial machine. It's real hard to quilt a quilt on a tiny plastic domestic sewing machine. Been there done that and it does not work and it will break your machine over time. Get the right machine for the job. That is my honest opinion and I do respect the OP for her opinions.

Thank you so much for this very helpful tutorial. I’ve made mitered borders once or twice before, but they never lay as flat as I liked. I think your tip about keeping that corner dog ear out of the seams and then using your pressing tips will make all the difference. 💕🎉BTW, the quilt hanging behind you with all the flying geese is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen!

Mary, your video and instructions were the best I found on UA-cam about how to do mitered quilt borders. This was my first time mitering borders and your technique is easy to follow and resulted in “perfectly mitered corners!”

Thank for you video…..How do you keep your fabric from fraying? My fabric frays like crazy. Even when the sewing machine sews my seam. I appreciate your thoughts

I’m a beginning quilter and want to thank you for your videos. I find them very helpful. Since you mentioned the heat erasable markers reappearing on fabric when cold (and I’d been hearing this on other quilting videos) I decided to do a test. I wrote on 2 pieces of the same fabric, put both in a baggie and put 1 in the fridge and 1 in the freezer. On the fabric in the fridge, 40 degrees F, the markings did not reappear. On the freezer fabric, 0 degrees F, they did come back but fainter than when originally marked. Good news, I reapplied heat to the freezer fabric and the marks disappeared.

Could you cut your tube strips on the bias and end up with non-biased edges?

Great tips, Mary.

Hi I’m Shirley

I use the Frixion pens to mark my patterns (and iron them off), I also use different colors sticky notes I number and cut into strips to put on my pieces, but my favorite way is to just number the seam allowance with different colored regular pens on the back side of the pieces - these don't wipe off or iron off and you don't see them from the front.

Great tips! I needed this 😊

I’ve heard of, but haven’t tried yet, of putting the pattern page inside a protective sheet and using a dry erase marker to mark the steps as completed. Then it can be erased and reused.

Hi Mary. As always, you have such great tips !

I have a bleeding problem with dark blue. I first check for color in the sink, hot water. If it is slighte I can just put it in a rinse and spin…dry as usual. If the fabric is really bleeding, I will heat vinegar and soak until water is cool, rinse and spin . This usually works the first time. I’ve been doing this for years.

I make a copy of the pattern cutting instructions and steps to mark up instead of the orginal. This does not violate copyright law and if the author states no copies without author permission is erroneous. You can make a copy for personal use, not for sharing or selling. I only copy relevant pages to mark up, coss off, or whatever to my heart's content. Same for magazines, so it's not marked up or tearing out of pages.

Thanks for the idea of using the Frexon Pen to mark the pattern as I do each step. As I cut pieces, I label and put in Ziplock bags. As the pattern instructions says for sewing I am only dealing with two bags at a time and then the third bag, etc. For repetitive blocks I stack my pieces in block form so my block may be 20 pieces deep, chain piece each step and lay right back down in the block. I also put a pin on the side I am supposed to sew.

Great tips to help us stay on track!

Hello from Mid Missouri.

❤ T-shirt quilts with different block sizes into a queen quilt? How to make the top with sashing an fill-in blocks. Have you done this and how?

Where do you get the friction pens

Catching the replay. this morning from Seneca IL

Earlier would be great.

Using a contrasting thread would look good.

Missed last night but happy I can view it this morning. What a cute idea, thank you for your creativity.

Great idea to make jar openers. I plan to put them in my adult children's and grandchildren's stockings. Thanks for sharing, Mary & Company❣️ Hoping that you reach your goal for 25,000 subscribers soon. Excellent viewer suggestion to use one on top& another on the bottom for extra grip.

Great ideas. I just finished a pattern in a magazine that took me a while to make. I really could have used one of these methods to help keep my place. Thank you!

I use a large post it note, like the 3X5, I place it under each step, so that I am not confused as to which step I am. When I finish step1, I write 1 om my post it note, then remove and place below the bext step.

Thank you!