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Quilting Tutorials
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9:57
Quilting Basics: Half Square Triangle Quilted Coasters
by TheCraftyGemini 37,772 views
In this episode of the Crafty Gemini Show I teach you some quilting basics and make a small project out of what you learn. I cover some quilting terminology, what is a pieced quilt, what are quilt blocks, how to make half-square triangle block units using a super easy method where you can make two blocks at once. I also show you how to take two half-square triangle block units and a piece of batting and turn it into a fabric coaster! These pieced fabric coasters are a great beginner project whether you are learning how to sew or learning how to quilt. Anyone can make these. Happy sewing!
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9:40
How To Make a Quilted Laptop Bag
by TheCraftyGemini 27,690 views
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In this episode of the Crafty Gemini Show I show you how to take the proper measurements to make a customized quilted laptop or netbook cover. This is a beginner quilting project but you don't have to be a quilter to make one! Any beginning sewer can whip one of these up.
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10:37
How to Make a Picnic Placemat for Summer!
by TheCraftyGemini 16,623 views
In this video tutorial I teach 3 guys how to sew up a Picnic Placemat! This is a great beginner project and is easy to whip up! The guys made these in less than an hour and they have never sewn before! If you ever thought you couldn't sew... this is the project for you to try! Trust me.. you can do it!
Please vote for the guys' picnic placemats in the comments below and let me know who you think should be awarded the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize based on the picnic placemats they made!
Thank you to everyone at The City Quilter quilt shop in NYC!!
www.thecityquilter.com
Big than you to the particpants:
Jimmy Wong: www.youtube.com/Jimmy
Bryan Odell: www.youtube.com/BryanStars
Zach King: www.youtube.com/FinalCutKing
We were all YouTube NextUp winners and created this tutorial as part of a collaborative video at the YouTube Creator Camp in New York City the week of May 23- 27.
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6:08
Quilted Camera Strap Tutorial
by TheCraftyGemini 10,928 views
In this video I walk you through all the steps necessary for you to make a custom quilted camera strap cover. This video has sound but you can still complete the project by just reading and watching the images. I made this video in this manner because I have received emails from several subscribers who are hearing impaired and want to follow along as well. I hope this helps.
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5:38
How to make your own fabric labels for FREE!
by TheCraftyGemini 493,247 views
In this video tutorial I show you how to make your own fabric labels using stuff that you probably have at home already. Whether you sew, quilt, or enjoy making other kinds of homemade projects this technique is for you! All you need is an inkjet printer, printer paper, freezer paper, and the fabric you want your label to be on. That's it!
Using a word processing program on your computer you will basically print the text for you label directly on the fabric. This is perfect for making quilt labels, clothing labels, backpack labels for kids, etc. -
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5:24
How to do Fusible Applique or Raw Edge Applique Tutorial
by TheCraftyGemini 128,626 views
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In this video tutorial I show you step-by-step how to create your own iron on design using a fusible/raw edge applique technique. It is very easy to do and a great beginner project. After you master this technique you will be able to create all kinds of iron patches for all kinds of craft projects.
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4:52
Cheating Needle Turn Applique method
by TheCraftyGemini 34,180 views
In this video tutorial I show you step-by-step how to create your own applique motif using a simulated needle turn applique technique, that is sooo much simpler and way less time consuming than traditional needle turn applique. So, I call it the cheater's version of needle turn applique. It is very easy to do and a great beginner project. After you master this technique you will be able to create all kinds of designs, and images as applique patches for all kinds of craft projects.
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9:58
Paper Piecing Made Easy Tutorial
by TheCraftyGemini 76,821 views
After not finding a tutorial clear enough for me to understand, I locked myself up in my sewing room until I figured out how to paper piece all by myself. In this video I show you how I do it. It's really not that difficult and even beginning quilters can do it!
To download my free paper piecing pattern go to: http://craftygemini.blogspot.com/2010/09/paper-piecing-tutorial.html
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5:39
How to sew curved seams with no pins
by TheCraftyGemini 24,014 views
In this video I show you the tool that allows you to sew curved seams with a perfect 1/4" seam using absolutely no pins! The Curve Master presser foot is truly amazing! The Curve Master Presser Foot is a new sewing technology that allows us to sew any 1/4" (or 5/8") curved seam without pinning! It also does perfect straight seams. It adapts to fit any home sewing machine regardless of brand or age of the machine.
To purchase your own Curve Master foot visit: http://www.justcurves.biz
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9:40
Longarm Machine Quilting- Loading your quilt
by TheCraftyGemini 42,794 views
In this video I cover the basics of loading your quilt onto your frame. The setup I use is the Stretch Frame and Voyager 17 (V17) by Hinterberg.
I specifically cover how to pin your backing, how to layer your batting and quilt top, how to baste your quilt sandwich together. The loading method I prefer is the "floating" method where the batting and the quilt top are floating atop the backing fabric. I show you how I load my layers on my frame.
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5:49
Longarm Machine Quilting: Free-Motion
by TheCraftyGemini 45,668 views
In this video I show you the basics of basting your quilt top on your frame to prepare it for some free-motion quilting patterns. The frame and machine setup I use is the Stretch Frame and Voyager 17 both made by Hinterberg. This video only depicts my style of floating my batting and quilt top and some free-motion designs I chose to do on the quilt I was working on when filming this video.
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10:03
How to Make a Fourth of July Table Runner Quilt Top
by TheCraftyGemini 7,752 views
In this week's video I show you how to sew up a Fourth of July table runner or table topper. This is a beginning quilting project. This is an original design I created just for my viewers and I walk you through step-by-step how to cut your pieces, arrange them for sewing and adding simple strip borders to your quilt. This video also features a lesson on cutting basics and making half square triangles.
If you are looking for a full sized Fourth of July quilt pattern check out one of my original published patterns seen at the end of this video- STARRY PICNIC. It makes the perfect summertime picnic quilt!
The Starry Picnic quilt pattern is available for purchase in both hard copy and electronic version at: http://quiltwoman.com/search.aspx?find=starry+picnic
Join me every Monday on TheCraftyGemini channel for a new crafty tutorial!
This Fourth of July quilt requires the following:
1/3 yard of blue fabric
1/2 yard white fabric
1/3 yard of red fabric
Cutting requirements:
From white fabric:
- Cut 15 squares measuring 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
- Cut 6 squares measuring 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"
From Blue fabric:
- Cut 3 squares measuring 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"
- Cut two border strips measuring 2 1/2" x 40 1/2"
From Red fabric:
- Cut 3 squares measuring 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"
- Cut two border strips measuring 2 1/2" x 12 1/2"
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1:39
Crafty Gemini Android and iPhone app is LIVE!
by TheCraftyGemini 11,027 views
I just wanted to make a quick video to touch base with you all and let you know that the Crafty Gemini mobile app is now live and ready to be downloaded for FREE. It is currently available for both Android based phones and iPhones. You can access the app by doing a quick search for "crafty gemini" in either the android market or app store.
Because I didn't give you guys a tutorial this week I will be bringing you two next week.
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How to Make a Casserole or Pie dish Carrier
by TheCraftyGemini 54,786 views
In this week's video tutorial I teach you step-by-step how to make a quilted casserole carrier. These carriers make the perfect functional gift to give as a hostess gift at your next potluck! There is still plenty of time for you to whip up one (or a few) of these in time for the holiday festivities this year!
Supplies you need are:
Rotary cutter +mat
rulers
pins
marking device
sewing machine
thread
ironing board + iron
2 pieces of fabric measuring 22" x 22"
2 pieces of 100% cotton batting or Insul-Brite measuring 23" x 23"
1 strip of fabric measuring 5" x 22"
2 pieces of fabric measuring 4.5" x 7"
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Learn how to tie a quilt- simple beginner method of securing your quilt layers.15
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How to Tie a Quilt Tutorial
by TheCraftyGemini 10,541 views
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In this video I show you how to hand tie your quilt. This is a great way for you to secure the three layers of your quilt sandwich without paying a longarmer to do it for you or dealing with machine quilting. This technique can be done by anyone with some basic supplies and is a great way to get kids into quilting as well.
Information on the quilt project seen in this video can be found here: http://craftygemini.blogspot.com/2011/12/stitched-video-workshops-are-open-for_01.html
STITCHED 2012 is a compilation of 20 different fiber art video workshops with well-known instructors in all areas of the crafting industry from sewing, quilting, mixed-media, etc..... available for you to join right now.
To hand tie your quilt you will need the following supplies:
- embroidery floss, yarn, perle cotton or a thick thread
- embroidery needle, tapestry needle or curved needle
- scissors
- a quilt
There are so many varieties in what kind of thread you can use for your quilt ties that I would encourage you to check out the clearance bins at your local craft, yarn or fabric stores for some pretty decorative yarns and thread that you would like to use in your next quilt project.
Remember to upload pictures of your completed projects on my Facebook page so we can see what you're making from my tutorials! http://www.facebook.com/CraftyGemini
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Learn how I load a quilt to my longarm frame using magnets instead of zippers or pins.16
9:59
Longarm Quilting- How to Load quilt with magnets
by TheCraftyGemini 9,103 views
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Let me show you how I save time loading my quilt onto my longarm frame with magnets! I started using this technique about 2 years ago and have never gone back to zippers or pinning. I only load the quilt backing onto two rollers with magnets and then the batting and quilt top are floated. Meaning, I don't roll my quilt top on any roller.
When I purchased my longarm setup I got it with the zippered leaders that go taped on to the electrical conduit poles. After I discovered the magnet method I considered removing the zippered leaders but figure the tap would leave them too gummy and I didn't want to go through the hassle of cleaning them up or buying new poles so, I just left them as is and I place the magnets over all the layers of fabric- zippered leaders and quilt backing with no real problems. I show you how I do just that in this video as well.
The magnets are not only great for loading the quilt backing but for keeping a little allen wrench, seam ripper, small pair of scissors, etc. stuck on the machine for easy access while quilting.
I buy my magnets from Leslie & Curt at Finishing Touches Quilting Studio: http://bit.ly/KWDy4s
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The longarm setup I have in this video is a Voyager 17 on a Hinterberg Stretch Frame. Both items can be seen here:
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Hinterberg Stretch Frame: http://bit.ly/LoUiAf
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You can find me at:
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