King-Size Quilt Update: 2 of 72 Blocks Done, Machine Tension Issues and Marking Quilting Lines
Renee Powell
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Two blocks down… only 70 more to go. 😅 This king-size quilt is officially testing every ounce of my patience, and I'm bringing you along for the ride.
In this quilting update, I show off the first 2 of 72 finished blocks (front and back quilting!), explain why I had to switch sewing machines mid-project, and share the spacing mistake that means I now have to measure and hand-mark every single 3/8" quilting line. Add in a missing can of basting spray, four Christmas projects on the to-do list, and an anniversary deadline that came and went back in July, and you've got one honest look at real-life quilting.
If you've ever started a big quilt project and wondered what you got yourself into, this one's for you. And if you have a suggestion for a calmer hobby, drop it in the comments!
CHAPTERS
0:00 A Hobby That Tests My Patience
0:24 King-Size Quilt Progress: 2 of 72 Blocks
0:56 Switching Machines: Tension and the Walking Foot
1:32 Spacing Mistake: Marking 3/8" Quilting Lines
2:36 Christmas Projects and a Missed Anniversary Deadline
3:17 Basting Troubles and Hobby Suggestions Wanted
ABOUT THIS VIDEO
A real, unfiltered king-size quilt progress update covering quilt-as-you-go blocks, machine quilting tension problems, why a walking foot matters for thick quilt sandwiches, marking straight-line quilting by hand, spacing quilting lines to your presser foot, spray basting vs. pin basting, and juggling holiday sewing projects. Great for beginner and intermediate quilters working on large quilts, wedding anniversary quilts, or handmade gifts.
#Quilting #KingSizeQuilt #QuiltProgress #SewingProjects #MachineQuilting
11 Comments
Tom gonna kill me 😂
Or less expensive for you, and safer for me, start the other projects for Christmas. With the same machine.
Hang on Sweetie ❤
King-Size Quilt Update: 2 of 72 Blocks Done, Machine Tension Issues and Marking Quilting Lines
Renee Powell
527 views
Two blocks down… only 70 more to go. 😅 This king-size quilt is officially testing every ounce of my patience, and I'm bringing you along for the ride.
In this quilting update, I show off the first 2 of 72 finished blocks (front and back quilting!), explain why I had to switch sewing machines mid-project, and share the spacing mistake that means I now have to measure and hand-mark every single 3/8" quilting line. Add in a missing can of basting spray, four Christmas projects on the to-do list, and an anniversary deadline that came and went back in July, and you've got one honest look at real-life quilting.
If you've ever started a big quilt project and wondered what you got yourself into, this one's for you. And if you have a suggestion for a calmer hobby, drop it in the comments!
CHAPTERS
0:00 A Hobby That Tests My Patience
0:24 King-Size Quilt Progress: 2 of 72 Blocks
0:56 Switching Machines: Tension and the Walking Foot
1:32 Spacing Mistake: Marking 3/8" Quilting Lines
2:36 Christmas Projects and a Missed Anniversary Deadline
3:17 Basting Troubles and Hobby Suggestions Wanted
ABOUT THIS VIDEO
A real, unfiltered king-size quilt progress update covering quilt-as-you-go blocks, machine quilting tension problems, why a walking foot matters for thick quilt sandwiches, marking straight-line quilting by hand, spacing quilting lines to your presser foot, spray basting vs. pin basting, and juggling holiday sewing projects. Great for beginner and intermediate quilters working on large quilts, wedding anniversary quilts, or handmade gifts.
#Quilting #KingSizeQuilt #QuiltProgress #SewingProjects #MachineQuilting