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Delightfully Dara
Canada
Registrace 14. 05. 2024
Welcome to my channel! I am a Canadian, sixty something home body. I make videos about my creative pursuits and my efforts to make my home comfortable, cozy and clean. I hope my videos about my experiences inspire you to try new crafts and enjoy the process as much as the product. Thanks for coming by to see me.
An ENTIRE DAY TO QUILT! I did a QUILTING marathon DAY! So you don’t have to!
I have been working on a quilt for my daughter for a few months now and I hit a slump and was losing my motivation. I tried to re-energize myself by trying a full day of quilting - or a quilt marathon day. I picked a day that I could devote myself entirely to working on my quilt - or so I thought! Real life got in the way but I still managed to spend 7 full hours working on my quilt. Come and see how I did! I hope my video inspires you to try a full day of quilting yourself. Thanks for watching!
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ORGANIZE with me! I Organized my YARN STASH! Do I have SABLE? I hope not!
zhlédnutí 50Před dnem
I wasn’t able to knit for almost a year. Thanks to what feels like a miracle, I can knit comfortably again. As I have ventured into quilting, I allowed my crafting/sewing/knitting cupboards to descend into a terrible mess! It was time to take stock, finish some WIP’s and make some plans to make some more knits with the beautiful yarn that I have in my stash. I don’t know if my stash is too BIG,...
I MENDED my Son-In-Law’s NEW DENIM SHIRT! A quick MAKE DO & MEND!
zhlédnutí 170Před 14 dny
I don’t know how this new denim shirt frayed and ripped after only a few wears! Here is what I did to REPAIR THE SLEEVE. I hope that my video will inspire you to try a “make do & mend” project yourself. Thanks for watching! Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: UYDAFRNP5MDEZOWF: Melancholy Lull
The Dark side of a craft stash. True CONFESSIONS of a STASHER
zhlédnutí 173Před 21 dnem
I’m a stasher…. A craft supplies stasher. There’s a dark side to having a stash for my quilting, sewing, knitting, scrap booking and junk journalling. Here are my top ten true confessions about the downfalls of having a craft stash. I feel so much better having reflected on why my stash sometimes makes me feel bad and I hope that my thoughts on the subject help you explore your feelings about y...
I harvested this FREE QUILT BATTING from a discarded comforter to use in my next UP-CYCLED QUILT!
zhlédnutí 392Před měsícem
I found some FREE QUILT BATTING inside this comforter that was headed for the garbage. I will be using it for an UP-CYCLED quilt project soon! Here is a look at how I harvested the batting and saved the outer fabric for another purpose. I’ve embraced quilting FOR FREE, with NO RULES and view myself as a REBEL BEGINNER! I hope my video inspires you to try up-cycling and quilting. Thanks for watc...
I made these ABSORBENT MULTI USE BABY PADS for FREE from SALVAGED UPCYCLED materials.So soft useful!
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed měsícem
I made baby pads like these for my own babies over 2 decades ago. They were used by 6 babies in our extended family and were SO USEFUL in baby’s first few months. I decided to carry on the family tradition and make some for the next generation of babies. These pads can be used in the crib, cradle, play pen, on the changing table and many more places. They are really easy to make and can be made...
I UP-CYCLED this pretty top with a QUICK FIX THRIFT FLIP!
zhlédnutí 504Před měsícem
This thrifted blouse was so pretty but it was a bit too fancy for me. You might be surprised at how quickly I was able to UP-CYCLE it to make it suit me more. A very quick fix with SEWING BY HAND! I hope that my video will inspire you to try a “THRIFT FLIP” project yourself. Thanks for watching Music: Summer Music I Use: www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: V6B3JSE5EFWRSJTC
I made a new bed for my sweet little cat Harriet The Spy from up-cycled materials.
zhlédnutí 419Před měsícem
My little cat has been using my cardigan as a bed so it was time to make her something new and get my sweater back. I made her a new bed for FREE, using up-cycled and re-purposed materials. I hope that my video will inspire you to try an UP-CYCLED project yourself. Thanks for watching! Music: Dream Big Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: VLVEMRIQ48L5NQIU
My Beginner Quilting Journey! Take a look at the quilts I’ve Made.
zhlédnutí 7KPřed měsícem
I started my quilting journey late in life. I’ve experimented and made lots of mistakes and I love everything that I’ve made so far. Quilts are a great way to RE-USE and UP-CYCLE unwanted clothing and materials into something cozy, useful and comforting. I’ve embraced quilting with NO RULES and view myself as a REBEL BEGINNER! I hope my video inspires you to try up-cycling or quilting. Thanks f...
I MENDED my husband’s VERY WORN OUT chinos! A quirky MAKE DO & MEND and a FAIL!
zhlédnutí 143Před 2 měsíci
The hems on my husband’s chinos were SO WORN & TORN! Here is what I did to MAKE THEM DO for a while longer. You might be surprised at my methods AND what I couldn’t fix but … he can continue to wear these pants to work. I hope that my video will inspire you to try a “make do & mend” project yourself. Thanks for watching! Music: Ukulele Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: ...
I did this QUICK FIX to make my blouse BIGGER in less than 20 minutes!
zhlédnutí 118Před 2 měsíci
I just got this blouse but I needed it to be a bit bigger at the hips. Here is my QUICK FIX to MAKE IT BIGGER and fit me more comfortably… I am so delighted with my up-sized blouse. You might be find this method very useful too and I hope this video inspires you to try it out for yourself! Thanks for watching. Music: bensound.com License code: 2S7LJQTMPNUQJFTX Dreams. Benjamin Tissot
I made this sweet, simple baby quilt for (almost) FREE from RECLAIMED, THRIFTED and new materials.
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 2 měsíci
Here is a look at the baby quilt I made for almost free, using reclaimed fabrics, materials and new fabric. It is modelled after a quilt that my great aunt made for my baby almost 30 years ago. I am keeping up the family tradition and have made a similar one for my niece. I reclaimed the batting from a clean, unused mattress pad and used one of our old sheets for the backing. The binding is mad...
Why I love hand sewing! Hand sewing can be as good as or better than machine!
zhlédnutí 188Před 2 měsíci
I love to hand sew - it is enjoyable, practical and frugal! It helps me with my quilting, up-cycling and mending projects. I’m sharing my top 10 reasons why HAND sewing is as GOOD as or BETTER than machine! I hope this video inspires you to MAKE or MEND something by hand. Music by: www.bensound.com License code: COHUNT9ZCQ2JKDGT
I UP-CYCLED my VERY old hoodie FOR FREE! A quirky MAKE DO & MEND and a HACK for STAINS!
zhlédnutí 89Před 3 měsíci
I've had this old grey hoodie for years and I still love it but I couldn’t live with those frayed cuffs and bleach marks anymore! Here is what I did to MAKE IT DO for a while longer. You might be surprised at my methods AND my mistakes, but …I am so delighted with my refreshed hoodie. Now I can continue wearing my favourite hoodie and it is actually MORE COZY than it was before! I hope that my ...
I made my King Size quilt for almost free with reclaimed, up cycled materials
zhlédnutí 4,7KPřed 3 měsíci
Here is a look at the king size quilt I made for almost free, using reclaimed fabrics and materials. I didn’t use batting - I used clean, salvaged pillow stuffing… block by block, all 99 of them! I hope you enjoy my process and are inspired to try up cycling and saving discarded clothing from landfill by turning it into something beautiful and useful. Thanks for watching! Music: www.bensound.co...
what a beautiful quilt!!
Beautiful log cabin quilt and I love that you're using red thread!
Enjoyed your marathon quilting day video! Have also watched your earlier videos and I love how you have pushed your love for this beautiful craft. I do believe quilting is by far the most productive therapy known to man!
Everything you’ve said is all true… I am a quilter who has done the same thing… you have summed it up beautifully…. Just know you are not alone… don’t feel guilty.. just keep moving and creating… I got your back… happy crafting… Angela❤❤❤
Thank-you so much for this comment! Very sage advice and appreciate your thoughts.
You created a great system that others can emulate, and we appreciate it!😊
Thanks so much! - totally recommend doing a little video of your supplies - its a great reference to have right on your phone.
What a wonderful video! You knew you had to sort/organize. Now you can enjoy the fruits of your labor👏👏👏. Thank you for sharing! ❤️😀
Thanks so much! It was fun to organize it and recording it gives me a video record of what I have - I didn't think of that benefit until after I made the video! Thanks for your comment.
That sweater is beautiful! I don't knit or crochet, but enjoyed your videos. You're very organised and detail orientated. I have trouble just keeping my quilt stash straighter up. Your area looks nice.
Thanks so much! It often doesn't feel organized! I console myself that creative people aren't always organized people. :)
Dara, I tell you it’s a sickness! I have to promise my daughter every time I leave the house that I won’t buy any yarn! Ha ha ha! The yarn just calls to me… 😊 ~Kelly p.s. there may be nursing homes and adult day care centers in your area that welcome craft supplies
@@inkydinkydoodle There's so much yarn and its so appealing! Very hard to leave it a the store. Great point about donating surplus - I'm going to keep that in mind if I get too defeated with the inherited stuff.
I adore the t-shirt quilt with the flannel backing. I save old pillow stuffing as well, but I never thought to use it in a quilt the way that you did. You have very inspiring thrifting examples. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks so much! stay tuned I'm planning another T-shirt quilt this fall 😃
You’ve hit all the points!!! I feel everything you talked about😁
Thank-you! 😃😃
Great mend! I love to see others mending things and how they approach it. Thanks for sharing 😊 from your stitchy fan in SD, USA!
Thanks very much!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am a cross stitcher with a huge stash and I have felt everything you talked about here but always thought I was the only one 💜💜💜
Thank-you! I've often thought I was the only one until I inherited 3 other stashes 😄, we are all out there buying more supplies than we can use but not losing hope that someday we'll have the time to use them 😄
True words!
Thank-you!
I am one of your fellow slashers and at times I must admit that I feel somewhat of which you have spoken. Most of my "dark" moments are due to poor organizational skills...oh yes, this is not my strong suit! Struggles for certain but, I preserve!
Well done and thanks for sharing your experience!
Well, I must agree with each of the other 4 commenters🥰 I’m relatively new to your channel, thank you for sharing with us! As I’m listening I wondering if you have or plan to sort out some of your things? I’m in the process of getting a whole space to myself after a lifetime of being patient🙏🏻✝️. I’m very adamant about only putting the things/projects in there that I plan on doing. Yes it’s so time consuming but I feel that’s the step I need to take! I’ll be passing things on to a local thrift store, schools or senior centers if they need it. If you think yarns/materials are out of style, they can always be made into hats, gloves, blankets for pets and homeless shelters. Generally they are so welcomed they don’t care if it’s “out of style”. Another thought would be to gather pieces for a certain project- and work on it til it’s accomplished. THEN celebrate the win🎉🎉🎉 Before you know it you’ll be using up your stash👏👏👏 Anyway thank you for listening, and I hope you don’t beat yourself up to much🥰❤️😀
Thank-you for sharing all your thoughts and experience - no, I don't beat myself up, but I do experience the feelings I've shared. All the best organizing your new space!
Oh Dara, do not feel guilty or sad about your stash! As someone who has seen, and been lucky to receive, some of your creations, they are treasures! Just keep making the things that make you, your family and friends happy and that stash will eventually disappear❤️
Thank-you Sandi! I appreciate everything you've said.... and I don't feel guilty all the time, just sometimes. 🥰
I know where you are coming from Dara I also beat myself up about having so much quilting fabric that is just sitting there and then I buy more.
Thank-you for that! It feels better not being the only one 😄. For me a stash is a luxury, a blessing and a very LONG "to do" list! Thanks for watching and for your comment.
I love your kind of quilts!
Thanks so much!
Oh, the pathos of your thumbnail! I’m one who has A LOT of interests in crafting. Your stash comments are so true for me! 😊💜
Thanks so much! It feels better for me to get it out there and not be the only one 😄. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.
Dig out a project and finish one, that will motivate you, I think
Totally wise advice! Thanks!
That's my mom!! I'm your biggest fan!!
Thank-you sweetheart
Wonderful work! I love your videos & your projects! 😊
Thanks very much!
Hello from South Dakota USA! I, too, love hand sewing and have many times proven to myself that sometimes, hand sewing is more efficient & effective than machine sewing! 🧵 🪡 For me, it is an art! Even darning a sock well is fun 💜💜💜
Your work is gorgeous! 😊
Wow! Thanks so much!
Great fix! I’m just like you in being more comfortable in less ornate clothing. I like that you do hand stitching and don’t get daunted by it. I love hand stitching and mending, even on gifts/decorative projects. 😊💜
Thanks so much for your kind comment!
Your diligence and integrity is evident in your hand sewing and your ability to make a gorgeous quilt and shams from existing resources! 💜 I love it!
Thank-you! I appreciate your lovely comment!
Nothing is perfect! You have made such great strides in such a short time. What a wonderful timeline, and repurposing of different materials. Very encouraging to everyone at all levels! Keep those videos coming, and be kind to yourself. Like they say, every project is worth finishing. 😊
Thanks so much for the kind encouragement Wendy! and thanks for thaking the time to comment.
These quilts are lovely! Thank you for sharing.
Thank-you!
Well it was wonderful watching you and I do enjoy your banter, you are very entertaining. Those kinds of material scare me I really feel better just sewing with cotton, but I’m sure Somebody will be happy to try this. I’m not comfortable sewing garments.
Thank-you for stopping by my channel and for your comment!
I LOVE the quilts you've made - Pretty impressive t-shirt quilt. Love the pillow stuffing and the flannel sheet backing :) I think you're hard on yourself, lol. You have really accomplished a lot. I'm a beginning quilter and I'm inspired by your thriftiing and creativity.
thank-you so much for your comment and for being so kind! I think every person who crafts/sews does creative stuff is their own worst critic 😃
I’m new to your channel and after watching a few of your videos, I must say that I love your creativity and esthetic
Thanks so much!
all of them are beautiful!
Thank-you!
What a good idea!
Thank-you!
I'm with you on this: I don't like the feel of microfiber and not a fan of those colors. But you could use the fabric as foundations in quilts - string quilts, crazy quilts, crumb quilts , etc.
Thanks for the comment and for theGreat ideas- appreciate them :)
@@DelightfullyDara you're welcome
Will try this. Incontinence requires useful ideas.
Thats a great point! Thanks for your comment.
Sew binding to back side and flip to front. Instead of stitch in the ditch sew it down neatly on the front. Stitches on the back might show a bit but nothing will be missed. You aren’t stitching blind when you do it this way.
Thank-you! I will try it this way!😃
I think you’re using a crayola marker which really isn’t safe for fabric use.
Thanks for the feedback!
A walking foot would have stopped that bunching
thanks!
Dara, would you please consider making a video of how you trace the quilting pattern? You are REAL and I love that you share what works and what doesn't. There is love in your projects; perfection doesn't even come close to that! (hope that came out the way I intend it! 😄 ~Kelly
Hi Kelly, thanks for your comment - I have a quilt in the works and I will show the quilt pattern tracing - hopefully soon - its been giving me trouble
Alright! I'm inspired! I have a favorite top that just hangs on me a bit oddly. I was not confident in tackling the tweak myself. So, it's been hanging in my closet for TWO YEARS because I was going to take it to a seamstress. But, I can do it! I will be so thrilled to wear it this coming Fall! Thank you, Dara! ~Kelly
You are so welcome and thanks for your comment! I'm so please that you will give it a go yourself.
Awesome! I use that Sharpie trick! Well done! ~k
Thank-you!
Hi Dara! I'm a new subscriber and getting ready to venture into quilting. Love this idea! And you have executed it beautifully. Thanks for keeping it real and showing your work-arounds. Help? What size and type of needles did you use for your machine stitching and your hand stitching? Thanks! And keep 'em coming!!! Greetings from St. Louis, MO. ~Kelly🪡
wow I'm so pleased you will give it a try! Hand stitching - just any old variety pack of needles from the fabric store - then keep experimenting with the size/thickness until you find one that YOU find comfortable in your hand and with the items you are sewing. - That's what I do. Machine needles were 80/12 or 90/14 sharps - I think these are basically "all purpose" sizes.
I am amazed. You are fearless! You use any fabric and you finish them with hand quilting: I will only use American quilting fabric or Bali batiks. I send my quilts away for professional quilting. You have inspired me! I will definitely try using thrifted fabrics and I will continue to watch your channel.
Thank you so much Pamela! One thing about quilting with thrifted or discarded stuff is that its very low risk on the money side :). I hope you do try it- its very slow going but fun too.
love use of repurposed items, and reversible! great idea, thanks for sharing♥♥
Thank- you so much for your lovely comment!
Very pretty quilts
Thank-you so much!
Lovely quilts! Your hand quilting is awesome!
Wow! Thanks for your comment and the lovely compliment!
Great nursery pads Dara. Desley🇦🇺
thank-you so much!
Thanks for the inspiration and video on what to do.
Thanks so much!
Beautiful quilts from the heart. Good luck on your journey. Hand quilting is lovely and time consuming but so worth it. I did a grandmothers fam by hand and my daughter loves it. I doing a hexagon 1 inch (work in progress) and wondering what I was thinking at the time of starting. Subscribed.
Thanks for your comment Tessie - I couldn't agree more. I am working on a 1.5 inch square EPP - its VERY SLOW GOING :) I wish you smooth sewing on your hexagons!
Watching from England. Loved how you created and put this all together and persevering to the end. Well worth all the effort as you've created a unique beautiful quilt 🥰
Thank-you so much - it did very like a marathon - it was took me an entire winter of working on it most afternoons and evenings - Thanks for the lovely compliment.
Good for you. No one has ever refused the gift of a quilt because it wasn't perfect😊
Thanks so much for your kind comment!