Ma Tante QuiltingI love a scrappy quilt project, and the Checkered Garden sure fits the bill! And while it might look fussy with its many small squares, it comes together easily and quickly with some time-saving shortcuts.
In this video, I'm showing you all my best tips and tricks to get a gorgeous, accurate Checkered Garden quilt block that will nest perfectly with its neighbours.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 01:01 Cutting options 04:42 My secret for nesting seams 08:41 How to choose fabric 14:05 How to sew a Checkered Garden quilt block 29:08 Tips for precise assembly 43:13 Need a new iron?
Checkered Garden quilt block | Tips for pressing & accuracyMa Tante Quilting2024-06-24 | I love a scrappy quilt project, and the Checkered Garden sure fits the bill! And while it might look fussy with its many small squares, it comes together easily and quickly with some time-saving shortcuts.
In this video, I'm showing you all my best tips and tricks to get a gorgeous, accurate Checkered Garden quilt block that will nest perfectly with its neighbours.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 01:01 Cutting options 04:42 My secret for nesting seams 08:41 How to choose fabric 14:05 How to sew a Checkered Garden quilt block 29:08 Tips for precise assembly 43:13 Need a new iron?
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/matantequiltingAltoona Tote Part 5 - Finished BagMa Tante Quilting2025-04-10 | In this final instalment of the Altoona Tote series, we'll be putting the finishing touches on our bags, including interior and exterior bindings.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:14 Step 10: Attach Interior Bindings 09:39 (Optional) Attach Labels 11:21 Step 11: Attach Top Binding 21:23 Looking for your next bag project?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtAltoona Tote Part 4 - Panel ProgressMa Tante Quilting2025-04-10 | This is where things start to actually *look* more like a bag! In this video, we'll be attaching our Handles and our Contrast Bottom, as well as making some cuts to our Quilted Panel.
Please enjoy the part of the video where I realize I've made a cutting mistake. ๐คฆ
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtAltoona Tote Part 3 - HandlesMa Tante Quilting2025-04-10 | Whether you're using polypro covered in fabric or decorative webbing, this is the step where we get our Handles ready to be attached to the bag!
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtAltoona Tote Part 2 - PreparationMa Tante Quilting2025-04-10 | Before we can get to the sexy parts of making the bag, we'll need to lay some groundwork with some preparation steps.
In this video, we'll be creating our quilted panel, cutting our Contrast Fabric, and preparing our Bindings.
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtAltoona Tote Part 1 - Gathering SuppliesMa Tante Quilting2025-04-08 | My brand new Altoona Tote pattern is a pretty and practical quilted bag that comes in three sizes, and will quickly become part of your daily routine.
Using simple techniques (no bias binding!), it comes together quickly and will have you saying "Thanks, I made it!" when people compliment your bag.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:18 Bag Sizes 03:06 Choosing Fabric 07:33 Material Requirements 10:53 Helpful Tools
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtSunny Glasses PouchMa Tante Quilting2025-01-23 | If you need something simple and cute to protect your eyewear from scratches, the Sunny Glasses Pouch is exactly what you're after!
Using only a small amount of fabric, you can whip up this pretty and practical project in no time!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:44 Preparation 06:40 Cutting the quilted panel 11:34 Attaching binding to the Pouch Front 17:34 Attaching binding to the Pouch Perimeter 21:54 Get a clean join on your binding start and end 27:49 Looking for a bigger bag?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vt5 Reasons Your Quilt IS Good Enough for LongarmingMa Tante Quilting2024-11-28 | So many people have told me they're worried that their quilt isn't "good enough" for longarm quilting that I HAD to discuss it.
Follow along as I debunk the myth of "good enough" and encourage you to get your quilt longarmed (if that's your jam).
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:21 Don't be your own worst critic 01:24 There's no such thing as a perfect quilt 02:16 Finished is better than being in a closet 03:10 The longarmer is not judging you 04:52 The process is magical! 06:17 Need inspiration for your next project?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtHow I pattern match my quilt backings | Its so easy!Ma Tante Quilting2024-11-14 | Pattern matching may SEEM daunting, but it's actually super simple. Follow along as I sew two pieces of backing fabric together so that the printed designs on the fabric flow seamlessly together.
You'll feel like a champion when you master this skill!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:46 How much fabric do you need? 04:23 How to prepare the fabric pieces 10:32 Joining the two sections together 20:07 Tidying up 24:56 Want more?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtMake a quilt backing (perfect for longarming OR domestic quilting)Ma Tante Quilting2024-10-31 | If you're anything like me, you often delay sewing the one simple seam it takes to create a backing for your quilt.
But no more! In this video, I'm going to show you my process for making a simple backing from start to finish.
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtMy favourite way to trim Half Square Triangles | HST shortcuts!Ma Tante Quilting2024-10-09 | In order to get super precise Half Square Triangles (HSTs), I like to start with bigger blocks and trim them down to size.
Check out my favourite tool for this common sewing room job!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:23 My tried-and-true HST trimming tool 02:44 How to use it 07:37 Disadvantages 08:28 Want more?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtHand bind your quilts with my tips & tricksMa Tante Quilting2024-09-02 | One of the most popular ways of finishing a quilt is to hand stitch the binding. In this video, I'm sharing my best tips and tricks to create nearly invisible stitches that will hold up to years of love and use.
Let's dive in!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:48 What tools will you need? 08:36 Threading your needle and tying a fast and easy knot 17:44 Creating (nearly) invisible stitches 24:02 Mitering your corners 28:31 What to do when you come to the end of your thread 32:48 Starting again 35:14 Need some quilty inspiration?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtTwo at a Time 9 Patch Quilt Block Tutorial | Beginner-friendly shortcuts!Ma Tante Quilting2024-08-19 | What's better than making one 9-patch block? Making TWO at a time!
In this video, I'm sharing my best tips for selecting fabric, cutting accurately, and constructing two 9-patch blocks using shortcuts like strip piecing.
They're fun and so cute!!
Want my FREE downloadable PDF for these blocks? Get it here: tinyurl.com/59s26h8s
๐ Thank you to Mrs. Quilty for sponsoring today's video! ๐
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:53 Which fabric should you use? 05:12 How to cut accurately and quickly! 10:51 A word from our sponsor 11:48 Assembling your blocks (including pressing instructions for nesting) 24:37 Need another tutorial?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtMy two sewing machines | What I use them for!Ma Tante Quilting2024-08-05 | I have and use two domestic sewing machines on a regular basis, but they do different jobs.
In this video, I'll be sharing which machines I own, what purposes they each serve in my quilting journey, and whether I have any regrets about buying them.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:39 Which machines 04:49 Piecing 08:41 Quilting 12:03 Attaching Binding 18:34 Any regrets? 22:01 Want to learn more?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtSewing a Victory Lap | best practices for a finished quilt topMa Tante Quilting2024-07-22 | Once you've got all of your quilt blocks assembled into a quilt top, there's just one final step before it's "truly" finished.... a Victory Lap!
In this short video, I'm breaking down the what, why, and how of this simple technique that will act as an insurance policy for all your piecing!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:29 Whatโs a Victory Lap? 01:51 Why should you sew one? 03:21 Tips for success 04:45 Need a machine?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtWebbing your quilt blocks - My EXACT processMa Tante Quilting2024-07-08 | Once you've got your quilt blocks finished and laid out the way you want, the challenge is to assemble them efficiently without mixing up their order!
In this video, I'm showing you my no-fail method for chain piecing every block in your quilt. It's fast and SUPER EASY!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:38 How webbing is different from the "traditional" method 03:33 Setting yourself up for success 08:35 How to do it 15:14 Need a project?
Join my WILDLY popular weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/maymx2vtExposing my stash | Tips for cutting, organizing, and storing fabricMa Tante Quilting2024-06-10 | If you make quilts, you're going to have scraps. ๐คท And those little pieces of fabric can either feel like a burden or a treasure trove of possibilities.
Watch as I demonstrate my simple and straightforward technique for wrangling all the leftovers from my quilting projects.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:57 Tour my stash closet! 03:18 How to wrap yardage using a $2 jig 10:58 Dealing with the non-standard-size random bits 18:05 My fat quarter filing bin 20:07 Strips! 28:51 Need a scrappy project?
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Yardage jig: Elmer's Foam Board 20" x 30" purchased from the Dollar Store
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/matantequiltingMaking Scrappy Trip Blocks | Fast and Easy! ๐Ma Tante Quilting2024-06-06 | ...Winding a bobbin on the Juki TL-2010QMa Tante Quilting2024-05-20 | Sewing a bobbin..... seems simple, right? But many new Juki owners struggle with this task because they're missing one small (but crucial) step in the process.
In this video, I show you how to wind a bobbin on your Juki TL machine and insert it into the bobbin case.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:21 Thread path 03:38 Inserting the bobbin 05:58 What about maintenance?
Read my Juki TL-201Q Review Blog Post: matantequilting.com/juki-reviewHow I clean and oil my Juki TL-2010Q sewing machineMa Tante Quilting2024-05-13 | If you want to keep your Juki TL sewing machine in tip top shape, you'll need to perform regular maintenance on it.
Luckily, it's fast and easy to do! In this video, I'm sharing the routine that keeps my sewing machine at peak performance!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:23 Dusting and wiping 01:29 Loosening the fluff 03:53 Blowing out the dust 05:46 Oiling 08:59 Want more?
Read my Juki TL-201Q Review Blog Post: matantequilting.com/juki-reviewHow I thread my Juki TL-2010Q sewing machine | No tears!Ma Tante Quilting2024-05-06 | So many people struggle with threading their Juki sewing machines!
In this video, I'm sharing my tips and tricks for threading your machine with no tears or frustration.
***** My number one troubleshooting technique is: if the threader doesn't work the first time you try it, push the needle down / up button twice and then try again. The needle has to be in exactly the right spot (and UP) for the threader to work (and pushing the needle down / up button puts it in the perfect spot). *********
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:21 Threading at regular speed 01:11 Slow-mo demo
Read my Juki TL-201Q Review Blog Post: matantequilting.com/juki-review9 Things I love about my Juki sewing machine (and 3 things I would change).Ma Tante Quilting2024-04-29 | You probably know a quilter or bag maker who owns (and loves?) their Juki sewing machine.
After owning and using my machine heavily for 10 years, I'm sharing my 9 favourite features of the Juki TL-2010Q as well as 3 things I wish they would improve.
Let me know in the comments if you have one of these machines, if you're shopping for one, and what your favourite feature is!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:40 Which machine do I own, exactly? 01:49 Quality of build 02:24 Size of footprint 03:09 Decent throat space 03:44 The prettiest stitches you've ever seen 04:51 The thing all sewing machines *should do* 06:40 Full rabbit mode 07:40 I like big spools... 08:54 Foot pedal thread cutter 09:58 Luxurious amounts of table 11:10 Improvements... 1/4" foot 12:46 Why my walking foot is in the garbage 14:50 Why can't I see anything? 15:40 Summary
Read my Juki TL-201Q Review Blog Post: matantequilting.com/juki-reviewThe simple trick for nested seams on a Scrappy Trip Around the World QuiltMa Tante Quilting2024-04-22 | If you've ever made a Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt, you've probably had problems nesting your seams. In this video, I'm showing you the simple, EASY hack that will get you perfectly matched seams so you can press your quilt without any tears! Or was that just me? ๐ข
** GREAT NEWS: This swirling technique also works if you're creating a Scrappy Trip quilt using the one-block method! **
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 01:32 Why is this so hard? 04:25 Layout options 08:29 Creating your strip sets 17:26 Making the blocks 23:41 Easy pressing technique 30:14 Who knew!?
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/matantequiltingBag AssemblyMa Tante Quilting2024-04-15 | In this final step of the Doable Duffel, we'll be putting everything together to make a COMPLETED BAG! Wohooooooo! ๐
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:57 Attaching the Front and Back to the Gusset 08:23 Topstitching the Bias Binding 13:06 Want more help?
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelHow to swirl your quilt seams ๐Ma Tante Quilting2024-04-12 | ...Bag BonesMa Tante Quilting2024-04-08 | In this stage of the Doable Duffel pattern, we'll be creating pieces that actually *look like they could be part of a bag*. Very exciting!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:41 Preparing the Gusset 10:10 Preparing the Bag Back 13:21 Preparing the Bag Front 15:45 Want more help?
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelRich Lady Lunch ๐ฅชMa Tante Quilting2024-04-07 | ...Cutting Strips for a Scrappy Trip Quilt ๐Ma Tante Quilting2024-04-04 | ...Zipper TownMa Tante Quilting2024-04-01 | In this video, I'll show you two different zipper insertion techniques so you can create a Zipper Strip, add zippers to your Interior Pocket, and create a Front Pocket Unit.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 01:03 Creating the Zipper Strip 07:12 Turning one zipper into two 10:02 Creating the Front Pocket Unit 18:35 Want more help?
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelMaking binding for a quilt | My favourite tool! ๐งฐMa Tante Quilting2024-03-26 | ...Binding BaddieMa Tante Quilting2024-03-25 | In this video, I'm giving you an overview of the steps required to prepare your binding, interface your pocket pieces, and attach the straight binding.
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelMaking a Quilt Sandwich ๐ฅชMa Tante Quilting2024-03-21 | ...Quilting and CuttingMa Tante Quilting2024-03-18 | In this video, I'm giving you an overview of the steps required to create a quilt sandwich and cut out your Doable Duffel bag pieces.
"Neon Noodles" fabric: Surface Crescent in Neon Pink by Amy Van Luijk for FIGO Fabrics (sold out everywhere, I'm sure)
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelPacking for a week-long sewing retreat ๐Ma Tante Quilting2024-03-13 | ...Doable Duffel - Choosing InterfacingMa Tante Quilting2024-03-10 | There's not much to this lesson... my recommendation is to use Pellon's Shape Flex (often referred to as SF 101).
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelDoable Duffel - Helpful ToolsMa Tante Quilting2024-03-10 | Over time, I've found some tools that have really made bag-making more pleasant. Let me show them to you!
The lesson is going to sound like an advertisement for my online shop, but that's because I wanted to make it *really easy* for you to get all the things you'll need / want to make the Doable Duffel all in one spot.
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One thing I forgot to mention in the video is that you want to choose a zipper with NYLON teeth (not metal or plastic). We're going to be sewing over our zippers and cutting them, so you'll need the type of zipper that can handle that.
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelDoable Duffel - Mixing Prints and PatternsMa Tante Quilting2024-03-10 | Check out my no-fail method for combining different prints in a Doable Duffel.
In short:
Exterior fabric: A gorgeous print (often larger-scale) Lining fabric: Light-coloured (so I can find things inside the bag) Interior pocket fabric: Something fun and cute that will make me smile, and coordinates (or contrasts) with the lining fabric. Binding fabric: Small scale repeating print that coordinates with the exterior fabric, as well as the interior pocket fabric.
If you have any questions (or comments), don't hesitate to pop them in the comment section below!
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelDoable Duffel - Fabric & Hardware RequirementsMa Tante Quilting2024-03-10 | Let's recap all the goodies that you'll need before you start working on your Doable Duffel!
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelDoable Duffel Fabric Requirements| Beginner bag patternMa Tante Quilting2024-03-05 | ...Meet the Doable Duffel | Beginner bag patternMa Tante Quilting2024-03-05 | ...The Doable Duffel | Beginner-friend bag pattern!Ma Tante Quilting2024-03-04 | If you ever wanted to sew a duffel bag, but were too scared of all the new techniques and hardware, then this is the bag for you!
The Doable Duffel is practical as all get-out, cute, and you can DEFINITELY learn how to sew it using my pattern (even if you've never sewn a zipper before).
In this video, I'll take you on a tour of the features, discuss the hardware requirements, and cheer you on as you decide to take the leap into bag making!
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 00:47 Features 03:00 Fabric requirements 05:17 Hardware requirements 07:17 How hard is it? 08:18 Helpful tools
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Read the blog post: matantequilting.com/doable-duffelPre-retreat sewing to save time! โฑ๏ธMa Tante Quilting2024-03-03 | ...How to prepare a quilt for longarmingMa Tante Quilting2024-02-26 | ...How to prepare a quilt for longarmingMa Tante Quilting2024-02-26 | You've finished your quilt top, and now you're getting ready to send it to the longarmer. But what are you supposed to DO with it? Are there secrets to getting the best possible longarming results?
In this video, I'm sharing five simple steps that will get your quilt top ready to be longarmed.
๐ TABLE OF CONTENTS ๐ 00:00 Intro 01:06 Take a Victory Lap 02:52 Pressing matters 04:29 Clipping threads 06:15 Marking 08:01 Folding 09:02 What about the backing?
Want a downloadable version of this information? Check out my FREE 10-step Checklist for your best longarming results here ๐ http://tinyurl.com/28jpyydx
Quilt pattern: Log Cabin quilt block free tutorial from Brittany at Lo and Behold Stitchery.
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