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The Simple Quilter
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Hello everybody and welcome to “The Simple Quilter”! I’m Michelle Fox and my goal is to celebrate the art of quilting with others! I provide quilting tutorials which are easy enough for beginner quilters yet still fun and informative for more experienced quilters! On my channel, you will find easy to follow quilt tutorials, fun quilting tips & tricks, fun and easy projects, and quilt related inspiration!
I especially enjoy making simpler and more traditional quilts! I enjoy learning and sharing my experiences and the things I have learned related to quilting!! Come and join me, and sometimes members of my family, on this fun quilting journey!
I especially enjoy making simpler and more traditional quilts! I enjoy learning and sharing my experiences and the things I have learned related to quilting!! Come and join me, and sometimes members of my family, on this fun quilting journey!
Quilt For Kindness: Tips For Making Kennel Quilts
I was recently given quite a bit of fabric!!! I have decided to make kennel quilts! In this video I share some tips for making kennel quilts!
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Feed Sack Fabrics: Exploring Quilting History!
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Come and join me as I share a little information regarding feedsacks and their use in quilting. Amazon Affiliate Links: (I was only able to find links for three of the resources available on Amazon) “Vintage Feed Sacks: Fabric From the Farm” by Susan Miller amzn.to/3M60EcQ “Cotton & Thrift: Feed Sacks and the Fabric of American Households” by Marian Ann J. Montgomery amzn.to/4dpIQpc “Beautiful ...
Branson Quilt Shop Adventure! Shopping Finds and "Must-See" Stops!
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Wes and I just returned from Branson with our family including our kids and grandkids! It was such a great trip! In this video I share information regarding some of the quilt shops I visited, my shopping finds, and some "must-see" stops along the way! Quilts and Quilts Fabric Shoppe 3500 N Gretna Road Branson, MO 65616 417-334-3243 The Quilted Cow 18593 Business 13 Branson West, MO 65737 Homest...
Snowflake Quilt Challenge Update
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Come and join me in this Snowflake Quilt Challenge! If you have not already started this challenge, then this video will tell you all about it. I also will give you and update on my progress plus some tips for making this quilt! Kris O'Neill from "Sew the Distance" www.youtube.com/@SewtheDistance Fallon Caldwell from "Sew Be It Quilts" www.youtube.com/@UCU-ZCIT2gZJp88Oah7VbVnw You can find the ...
Ragtime Quilt Quilt-A-Thon Wrap Up! Plus 12 Tips For Making Ragtime Quilts!
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Come and join me as I share the results of my Ragtime Quilt Quilt-A-Thon! My goal was to finish 5 quilts in 4 weeks, come see how I did! Please be sure to share how you did if you joined me! I also have included 12 more tips for making ragtime quilts! Amazon Affiliate Links: Fiskars Easy Action Tabletop Rag Quilt Snip, Gray Orange, 8" amzn.to/3VVtVvt
Online Quilt Supply Haul: Worth The Click!
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In 2023 I worked hard to limit what quilt related items I purchased. In 2024, I have purchased some fun items and some items I have been needing! I recently purchased several items I want to share! In this video, I will show you those items and tell you why I purchased them! Amazon Affiliate Links: Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 1-1/2in x 6-1/2in - CGR1565 amzn.to/3XE1416 Creative Grids 8.5" Square...
Quilt Fabric Color Bleed 101: Tips For Quilters!
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Over the past couple of years I have experience more and more fabric bleed when making and taking care of my quilts. In this video, I give you basic information regarding fabric bleed, some tips for helping to prevent it, and suggestions on what to do when a quilt has bled. I hope you find it helpful! Amazon Affiliate Links: Retayne amzn.to/3zg912r Color Catchers 72 Sheets amzn.to/3VU4hYZ Quilt...
Journey Through Time: Explore the Beauty of Mountain Mist Quilts!!!
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This video provides a brief summary of the Mountain Mist Quilts. In this video I share pictures of Mountain Mist Quilts, I share old Mountain Mist Quilt patterns, and I share resources for you to explore in case you would like to make a Mountain Mist Quilt!!! Amazon Affiliate Links: Mountain Mist Quilt Favorites amzn.to/3Vveaei Mountain Mist Historical Quilts amzn.to/4eKV2Su Video Tour of Mount...
Ragtime Quilt Quilt-A-Thon
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Ragtime quilts are the most requested quilt of my family members! I have decided to go on a quilt-a-thon with one of my sisters!!! I am going to do my best to finish two large quilts and complete three others from start to finish! These quilts are beginner friendly, they go together quickly, you quilt them as you go, and people seem to love them!!! I will share several tips for making these qui...
Quilting On-The-Go: A Look Inside My New Quilt Bag Setup!
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I have used an On-The-Go quilt bag for several years. I have just used a basic tote I found in my quilt room; however, it has begun to fall apart. I have been searching for a new bag and have looked at many on Amazon. I finally decided on one with several great features I was looking for! Come and see my new bag and how I stocked it!! Amazon affiliate Link: LoDrid Teacher Tote Bag: amzn.to/4cE6YUj
Top 6 Self-Care Strategies Every Quilter Should Use!
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Here are six selfcare strategies to help you when quilting! Amazon Affiliate Links: Slimline 3 Daylight Desk Lamp amzn.to/4brPDwZ Sewing Machine Strip Lights amzn.to/3JQqVup led Sewing Machine Strip Light Box Shape amzn.to/3JRRTCc Fiskars Easy Action Tabletop Rag Quilt Snip, Gray Orange, 8" (190600) amzn.to/4el5b8a
Transform Your Fabric Scraps Into A Fun Patriotic Table Topper!
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If you enjoy making scrap quilts and using your scraps, then this will be a great project for you! I used my scraps to make this fun patriotic table runner! Come and join me as I show you how it is done! Cut one set for each star: Pinwheel: 2- 4” squares from reds 2- 4” squares from whites Corner stones: 4- 4” squares from whites Flying geese: 4- 4”x6” rectangles from whites 8- 3 ¼” squares fro...
Ten Reasons To Choose ArtBin Containers For Your Quilt Room
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Ten Reasons To Choose ArtBin Containers For Your Quilt Room
Tips for Hauling Your Quilt Supplies!
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Tips for Hauling Your Quilt Supplies!
How to Make The Perfect Needle Case From Selvages!
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How to Make The Perfect Needle Case From Selvages!
Quilt Room DIY: Making a Quilted Mat For Your Sewing Machine!
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Quilt Room DIY: Making a Quilted Mat For Your Sewing Machine!
Mastering The Half Hexi Quilt: Seven Tips You Need To Know
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Mastering The Half Hexi Quilt: Seven Tips You Need To Know
Fifteen Quilting Tips and Tricks From Your Fellow Quilters!!
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Fifteen Quilting Tips and Tricks From Your Fellow Quilters!!
Top Tips for Making a Scrappy Half Hexagon Quilt
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Top Tips for Making a Scrappy Half Hexagon Quilt
Before You Take Your Quilt to a Quilter, Watch This!!
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Before You Take Your Quilt to a Quilter, Watch This!!
Peering into the Past: Antique Wooden Spools
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Peering into the Past: Antique Wooden Spools
Before You Purchase Magic Pins, Watch This!
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Before You Purchase Magic Pins, Watch This!
Quilters' "Must Visit" Stops in Paducah
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Quilters' "Must Visit" Stops in Paducah
Two Great Quilt Shops To Visit In South Central Kansas!!!
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Two Great Quilt Shops To Visit In South Central Kansas!!!
Give a Gift Series: How to Make a Pumpkin Table Topper!
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Give a Gift Series: How to Make a Pumpkin Table Topper!
March 2024 Update for UFOs and Quilt Goals!!!
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March 2024 Update for UFOs and Quilt Goals!!!
Tips For Quilting With Decreased Hand Function
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Tips For Quilting With Decreased Hand Function
How To Create A Stunning Quilt Block From Scraps!
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How To Create A Stunning Quilt Block From Scraps!
I love this
Thank you for all your suggestions. I used to make crate quilts for my shelter a long time ago. They would give me donated large bed quilts and I would turn them into many crate quilts. Now that I am retired I can start making them again. ❤
Your designs are so cute!❤ Wonder if you need a cordless mic?
Fun video! Thanks! The men in my family absolutely LOVE mug rugs! They're gamers, as well as outdoorsmen, and spend a lot of time on their computers. The mug rugs protect their keyboards. I'm making "space" themed quilts for two of the grandkids. One wants to be an engineer and the other an astrophysicist.
Thanks for watching and telling about your family and their love for mug rugs!!!! They will love those quilts!
Great tip! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Too many selvages in those Moda bags for me.
That is one reason I love them so much!!! Selvages make great projects!!!
I LIVE in Paducah. The Sewing Emporium is fantastic. Cheryl is a delight. She is live on Facebook and CZcams every Friday night at 7 pm Central Time. She also has an online store. A shop wonderful shop you missed was Backyard Fabrics in Mayfield. Mayfield is an hour outside of Paducah but it is WONDERFUL!!
Wow! I wish I had know it was there!!! I love visiting quilt shops! Every one is so different!!!
I sew mats for our local shelter. They have never specified what they want (no batting vs batting), or what size. I make 12" square for the kitties and they fit perfectly. The mats I use have two layers of batting. Our local shelter loves the way I make mine as they wash up so well.
I just took the two I made to our shelter yesterday. I also took a piece of batting to show them exactly what I put inside. They loved them and said they would work great. They even showed me some of the kitten kennels and one of the kennels had a mat in them. They were so excited to get them! I also asked if they preferred the one with one or two layers of batting and they said they would use either! Our local shelter has made so many improvements since I was last there! It was so much nicer for the animals!!!
Oh My Gracious!!!! This video pooped up in my feed...you now have a new subscriber! What adorable menfolk you have! LOVE this video. Put a smile on my face. Blessings from Texas! 🤠🤠💖💖
You should watch the others with them in it! They are funny together!!
@@thesimplequilter7499 I did. I love all 3 videos! 🙂
I have one. It's actually quite new, I bought it a few months ago from a site that sells a lot of off-grid supplies. Yes, it is still actually being made today! It did not come with a trivet. I have a metal can I use for a trivet. It is difficult to use because it has to be heated on a range and like you said, in the Goldylocks heat...not too hot, not too cold, but just right. I try to time how long I heat mine. Yes, actually there are still people who live off the grid, even today. Something else about my iron. It has a removable wooden handle. However, I have found that the handle doesn't really stay cool...I have touched it before only to find it SCORCHINGLY hot! So, I have found that wearing thick leather gloves really helps a lot. If I'm doing a lot of ironing, I've also noticed that the heat WILL eventually seep thru the thick leather of the gloves. These are gloves that are designed for welding.
Thanks so much for sharing this information! I never knew they were still being made!
How tall are you? I am about 5' 3" and wondering if it would work for me.
I am 5’9”. It may be too tall for you.
@@thesimplequilter7499 Thank you for your speedy response!
Great idea! I've not made any yet.
You should!
Thank you for giving the measurements, amounts of fabric and details.
It's such a great way to use our fabric and a great way to practice our machine quilting!!
Thank you. Your storage ideas are great! 😊
You are so welcome!
My wife and I enjoyed the Quilts for Men episodes very much. It offered practical advice for the wife and shared enjoyment for us both. I, too, have taken a nap at the Missouri Star man cave in Hamilton. Thank you very much.
It is one of my favorites!!! Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent way to practice free motion quilting
It sure is!
OMGosh! I have men in my family….this was so sweet and very funny- and thoughtful. ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
A few years back I collected bags, that my Dad’s rice was sold in and made my first quilt, in memory of him.
That is great! What a nice memory quilt!!
Throw in a drier first on just air. Will catch a lot of lint before you wash
I have done that on occasion. Thanks!
Love the comment that suggested this as a Girl Scout project! I have loads of fabric and this is a simple, skill building idea for a teen to learn and what a great cause. I will look into this in my area.
I agree!
I made myself a lap quilt with flannel on the back, my dog just loves cuddling with me when I use my quilt, she snuggles with her nose ad get comfy for a snooze.
Milo loves his flannel quilt!!
I would love to make Kennel Quilts but fabric being expensive for an old lady on a measly social security….if there is an organization that donates for such a product I would really like to do this also lap quilts for veterans.
Does your local quilt guild have fabric you could use?
You might pick up blankets/sheets at Goodwill that you can use as quilt padding and covers. If I found thicker blankets, I would just double them up without padding in between. Flannel sheets with a blanket on the other side would be cozy, as would old towels. I'm in Indiana and have tons of materials. Where do you luve?
That is a great idea
Thanks!
There’s a book called 101 patchwork potholders. I’ve been trying to make them. I’m getting better at it 😬
Thanks for that resource! Great way to build your piecing skills!!
I am in Branson now. I have been to both the quilted cow and Quilts and Quilts. I had a great time! It is so hot here. We leave to head home tomorrow.
That is awesome! I’m so glad you had a good time!!
What a great idea! This also would be a good Girl Scout project❤️
Great idea!!
These are great practice projects!
Yes!
Oh Milo! 😂
Yes!! He can be a mess!!! We love him anyway!!!
These 2 are funny!!😂😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉
They sure can be!!
Great video subject & so nice to meet your family !
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the great tips Michelle. It does feel good to make cat mats and kennel pads. When I make them I use up scraps of fabric and batting for filling. I make a sort of pillow form and make another “ pretty” covering for it.
Thanks for watching and sharing!
I made some for the animal shelter in my area. They love them. I thought they would use them inside the shelter but what they are doing is every time a dog or cat gets adopted they ask the furever pet owners to pick one of the pet quilts. Apparently , it's going so well that they wrote an article about me making them. I'm now known asthe quilt lady"... LoL 😂 I like making them for these animals because with an imperfection ...it doesn't matter. It also allows me to practice a certain block. I also write on them things like in a scrappy quilt " mutts rules" "Mutts are Loyal"... In another one I wrote "sleep eat play heel sit stay treat and repeat" Stuff like that. Anyways, like I said it's a good way to practice certain blocks and see if I like the block enough for a full quilt. ...and oh! I also have purchased panels on sale.
That is such a great way to help provide comfort to animals!! You ideas for quilting are so fun!!!
I make lots of pads for our local cat shelter and I often use flannel or fleece on both sides to make them a little softer. Lots of that fabric has cat prints on it. I turn them inside out and machine quilt just like you do. They are always appreciated and given when someone adopts a cat.
Excellent!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you!
You are terrific!! Barb
Thanks for watching!
I have donated dog/cats beds for years but never quilts. Will look into this.
Enjoy!
Sleep In Heavenly Peace could use twin size quilts.
I have never heard of SHP. I looked it up and they have a great mission! Thank you for sharing that information.
We learned about your doggy on this video!!
We just love Milo!!!
Went to Branson with one of my sons and their two boys. We all loved it!
We are planning a return trip!!!
My shelter will not take any pads whatsoever. The dogs rip them to shreds. Gotta do better research.
Not all dogs rip them to shreds. Our local shelter said they would take them as mentioned in my video. Thank you for sharing what your shelter will not accept. I also recommended to contact your local shelter to see what they could use. Thanks for watching!
@@thesimplequilter7499 I am well aware that not all dogs will rip them to shreds but they see this as a choking hazard similar to a stuffed toy Better to give them to the homeless people who have dogs
Thank you. I am always interested in ways to help our local community. Bonus for this project is I’ll get quilting practice while reducing my fabric stash. It’s a win-win.
Better check with your local shelters most shelters will not accept these. She should’ve talked about making cat beds instead.
Please be sure to check with your shelter and the kennel quilts project before you begin. I did recommend that in my video. Happy quilting!
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This is a great idea for any quilter to have a break from the usual piecing! Sometimes we just need a simple project that makes you feel good when it's done. It's always a good thing to give your time for others!
Please be sure to check with your local shelter to see what they can use before you begin! Happy quilting!
I have donated to my local shelter through the Snuggles project for years. They say no batting for dog quilts. You can use an old towel instead. Also, patchwork can be torn at the seams, so whole-cloth quilts are preferable.
Great information! Thanks for sharing!
I will look into this organization. Thank you, Michelle, for reminding us to share our talents with others.🐾🐾
You are most welcome!
Happy Wednesday, Michelle! Where the heck did August - this year so far, go! It’s craizey! Slow down “Father Time,” please! This is a wonderful idea! Also, vets often welcome them, too🫶🫶🫶
Time is flying! It is amazing how fast it goes!!! Great idea to include vets!
Quilts and Quilts shop is awesome and the owners as well. Been going to their shop for many years. Super nice people.
Yes! A great shop!
As happy as I am that you are happy to have your fabrics, I’m one that helped build the business when it was full on fashion fabric! Unfortunately, for me and dozens of other fashion sewers, we must drive two-three hours. I wish we had a corner; I’ve almost begged. 🤣 I have tried mail order and I’m not happy with that. Now, I do love a Tuscan Rose. I knit and Patty is so talented. I also love Muppin’s Sewing Emporium. I know she’s quilted related, but I’ve found ways to incorporate some quilt things into my clothing. Some of the fabric manipulation is similar to things I learned in heirloom sewing. Hopefully, I’m not too much of a downer because what I love was taken away. I’m happy you enjoyed your trip.
Thank you! I'm so sorry you are struggling finding fashion fabrics! I had no idea that type of fabric is hard to find!
@@thesimplequilter7499 I think people see Walmart, JoAnns, and Hobby Lobby as our resources. If you want nice fashion fabrics you seek out the independently owned stores like you do for quilting. I just wish that we had a corner at Hancock’s. Our sewing class at our local extension office is full of new fashion sewest. There are kids seeking out lessons but they have trouble finding decent fabrics. You know that the quality of fabric makes a difference in quilting❤️😊 I wish we could share that store. Nice dream🥰 I am happy you enjoyed your visit.
Not at this time. Pop in to "visit" them when I am in Missouri otherwise I order from them. Each time I visit I look for the "fabric police" as I'm leaving the shop with my bags FULL of loot!!
LOL!
Very informative
Glad you think so!
I know this video is a year old but I love❤❤ the quilt behind you.
Thank you!