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Back in 2011, as a mom of two toddlers, I discovered quilting as my sanctuary amid the chaos of motherhood. What began with two ‘toddler-sized movie quilts’ has blossomed into a daily joy, transforming my life as a wife, mom, and artist.

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🎉 Not every quilt turns out like the Pinterest photo—and that’s OK! In today’s video, I’m walking you through exactly what to do when your quilt looks “off”—whether the seams are wonky, your points don’t match, or the whole thing just feels… wrong. 😅 I’m Christen from I See Stars Quilting, and I’m here to remind you that perfection isn’t the goal—progress is. 💫 We’ll cover: What to do when your quilt doesn’t match the pattern How to find wins in the mess Creative mistakes vs technical mistakes When to fix it—and when to let it go How to keep growing with confidence! 💬 Tell me in the comments: What’s your biggest “oops” quilt moment? Let’s normalize learning out loud. 🌈 Join the Stitch Sister Inner Circle: https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 🧵 Need Help Finishing a Quilt? Instant Quote: https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting 🛍️ Quilt Binding Workshop: https://stitch.academy/QuiltBinding101 🌐 Website: https://ISeeStarsQuilting.com 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/issq.longarmquilting 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting 📌 DISCLAIMER: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting I See Stars Quilting! 00:00 - The “Not-So-Perfect” Quilt Moment 00:22 - When Your Quilt Doesn’t Match the Vision 00:56 - Why This Happens to EVERY Quilter 01:38 - Step 1: Celebrate What Went Right 02:41 - Step 2: Is It Technical or Creative? 03:40 - Step 3: You Don’t Always Have to Fix It 04:57 - Step 4: Keep a Visual Record 05:50 - Step 5: Find Your Quilting People 06:32 - What to Do Next (Reflect + Decide) 06:55 - Your Creativity is above Perfection 07:35 - Come Join the Quilting Joy!
Ugly Quilts Happen - Here’s How to Bounce Back! 🥰
Ever finished a quilt top and immediately wondered, “Is this even good enough to send out?” You’re not alone — and this episode will give you clarity and courage. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: Christen opens up about the most common fears quilters face when it’s time to hand their work over to a longarmer. Whether it’s your first quilt or your fiftieth, you’ll hear a seasoned longarmer’s honest perspective — with tips to prep your quilt and confidence to move forward. 💡 EPISODE TAKEAWAYS: -What longarmers actually care about (and what they don’t) -A no-stress checklist to prep your quilt top for longarming -How to choose the right longarmer for you -The emotional blocks keeping quilters from finishing their projects -A loving reminder: your quilt is always worthy of being finished 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Have you ever been nervous to send your quilt to a longarmer? What helped you take the leap? 📚 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: 🧵 Longarm Services & Instant Quote → https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting 📚 Free Printable: Longarm Checklist → https://stitch.academy/longarmintakefreebie-page 🛍️ Shop My Tools & Workshops → https://ISeeStarsQuilting.com 📸 Instagram → http://instagram.com/issq.longarmquilting 🔄 LISTEN TO NEXT: → Why Quilting Feels Like Therapy (and What Nobody Tells You) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Vv3Q2lisE&pp=0gcJCYUJAYcqIYzv → The Worst Quilting Advice I’ve Ever Heard (And What to Do Instead!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQivnwoqfI&list=PLOq9UmWSYwqsY5Q9zQkFAd3hNbQg-D01Q&index=9 🧵 JOIN THE STITCH SISTER INNER CIRCLE: Want more support like this in your quilting journey? Our private community of creative women is waiting for you → https://stitch.academy/stitchsister #quiltingpodcast #quiltingforbeginners #stitchsisters #longarmquilting #creativeconfidence 00:00 Intro & A Rough Week 00:45 “Is My Quilt Good Enough for a Longarmer?” 02:30 The Inner Critic Every Quilter Faces 03:55 A Longarmer’s Honest Perspective 06:00 What Actually Matters Before Sending Your Quilt 08:20 No-Stress Checklist: How to Prep Your Quilt 12:15 How to Pick the Right Longarmer 14:00 Mail-In Services, Costs & Transparency 16:00 Loving Encouragement + Your Quilt Is Worthy 17:00 Final Thoughts & Links 📌 DISCLAIMER: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting I See Stars Quilting and the Loose Threads & Stitches Podcast!
Is My Quilt Good Enough for a Longarmer?” (Let’s Talk Truth + Tips!) ❤️🤔📈
You know that magical moment when your quilt blocks lie perfectly flat, seams behave, and your fabric smells amazing? Yeah… that’s the Flatter Spray effect 💨 In this video, I share my first-hand experience using Flatter Spray by Soak — the scent, the softness, the pressing power, and whether it actually made a difference in my quilting results. You’ll see me compare it to my usual process and share a few tips for using it effectively. ✨ Spoiler: I was skeptical. I’m now a believer. 💡 Let’s talk: Have YOU tried flatter spray or another pressing aid in your sewing studio? Tell me your go-to in the comments! 🛒 LINKS & RESOURCES 🧵 Flatter Spray https://amzn.to/431tPpt 🧵 Best Press https://amzn.to/44k1L2Z 🧵 Flatter 12 Pack (on sale!) https://shrsl.com/4w3s0 🌈 Join the Stitch Sister Inner Circle: https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 🧵 Need Help Finishing a Quilt? Instant Quote: https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting 🔴 Join My YouTube Membership: https://shorturl.at/P6N2f 🌐 Website: https://ISeeStarsQuilting.com 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ISeeStarsQuilting 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting 📌 DISCLAIMER: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting ISeeStarsQuilting! #quiltingforbeginners #quiltingtools #flatterreview #pressingquilts #stitchsisters #quiltingcommunity #quiltlife 00:00 What is Flatter Spray? 00:42 Why I decided to try it 01:15 First impressions: scent, spray, texture 02:10 Comparing to my usual method 03:05 Using Flatter on real quilt blocks 04:30 How it affected seams & piecing 05:20 Would I buy it again? 06:00 Best tips for using Flatter Spray 06:45 Final thoughts + comment question
Why Quilters Love This Mystery Spray! 💥 (My Honest Review)
Let’s get real about sewing rooms. 🧵✨ In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m peeling back the curtain and talking honestly about what actually goes down in my sewing room — the mess, the chaos, the creativity, and all the “oops” moments in between. If you've ever felt like your sewing space wasn’t Pinterest-perfect... good. Because you’re in the right place. In this Real Talk episode, I’m sharing the honest struggles of balancing quilting, creativity, and real life — plus how I reset my space and mindset without the shame spiral. 🙈 🪡 What You’ll Hear: Why “clean” doesn’t mean “creative” How I reset when the mess feels too much Encouragement for anyone who’s overwhelmed or feeling behind Real stories from the sewing trenches 🧵 👇 Comment below: What’s the current state of your sewing room? (No judgment!) Let's support each other in the mess + magic. 🌈 Want More Quilty Joy? 🧵 My favorite place to shop for quilt kits: https://shorturl.at/BsuPs 🌈 Join the Stitch Sister Inner Circle: https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 🧵 Need Help Finishing a Quilt? Instant Quote: https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting 🔴 Join My YouTube Membership: https://shorturl.at/P6N2f 📚 Free Printable: https://stitch.academy/quilt-care-101 🛍️ Quilt Binding Workshop: https://stitch.academy/QuiltBinding101 🌐 Website: https://ISeeStarsQuilting.com 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/issq.longarmquilting 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting 📌 DISCLAIMER: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting I See Stars Quilting! #quiltingforbeginners #quiltingcommunity #stitchsisters #realquiltlife #sewingroomtruth 0:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Real 0:41 – When Your Sewing Room Becomes Chaos 1:20 – Real Life, Real Clutter 2:00 – Creative Shame is Real (But Doesn’t Belong Here) 3:15 – My Go-To Reset Ritual 4:40 – A Note to the Overwhelmed Quilter 6:05 – You’re Not Alone (Let’s Be Messy Together) 7:30 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement
Ep 9: The Truth About My Sewing Room (and What You Don’t See)
If you're brand new to quilting (or just want a quick win project), this 9-Patch Quilt Block Tutorial is for YOU! 🧵✨ I'm walking you through exactly how to piece together a classic 9-patch block — step-by-step — even if you've never made a quilt before. We'll cover: Easy layout tips How to get your seams super straight Pressing for success And why the 9-patch is a MUST for every quilter’s toolbox! This is a beginner-friendly quilting tutorial you can master today and feel SO proud of. Plus, I’m sharing little tricks I’ve learned along the way that will make your blocks flatter, crisper, and ready for your next quilt top. 🌟 Grab your fabric scraps and come sew with me! You’ve totally got this! 🔹 SPECIAL THANKS TO HYPERLITE! 🔹 Hyperlite kindly provided this custom neon sign for me to share with you! 🌟 They made the whole process super easy — from designing to shipping — and it turned out even better than I imagined. If you’ve ever thought about creating your own custom sign for your studio, craft room, or business, check them out here: https://hi-hyperlite.com/pages/custom-led-neon-sign-light Disclosure: Hyperlite provided this product for free in exchange for an honest feature. All opinions are my own! :: HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES :: 🧵 Shop My Favorite Quilt Kits: https://shorturl.at/BsuPs 🌈 Join the Stitch Sister Inner Circle: https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 🧵 Need Help Finishing a Quilt? Instant Quote: https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting 🔴 YouTube Membership: https://shorturl.at/P6N2f 🌐 Website: https://ISeeStarsQuilting.com 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ISeeStarsQuilting 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting ✨ Comment below: What's your biggest challenge when sewing your quilt blocks? I'd love to help! 📌 DISCLAIMER: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting ISeeStarsQuilting! 0:00 - Why the 9-Patch Block is a Must 0:45 - Materials You’ll Need 1:10 - Setting Up Your Fabric Layout 2:02 - Piecing the Rows 3:14 - Pressing Tips for Flatter Blocks 4:01 - Sewing the Rows Together 5:02 - Final Press & Tips for Perfect Seams 5:50 - Wrapping Up: Your 9-Patch is DONE! 6:15 - Comment Prompt + What's Next!
Turn a Simple Nine Patch Into a Stunning Quilt Fast!
🧵 In this episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, we’re busting the myth that real quilters are always productive. If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a break or stressed about your stack of WIPs (works in progress), this one's for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on the pressure to “always be sewing” and sharing real talk about creativity, rest, and realistic expectations in the quilting world. 💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✔️ Why hustle culture doesn’t belong in the sewing room ✔️ What it means to rest without guilt ✔️ Personal stories of burnout and breakthrough ✔️ How to honor your creative rhythms without comparing ✔️ Encouragement to pause, breathe, and quilt with joy 🌈 JOIN THE STITCH SISTER INNER CIRCLE! Live Zoom calls, tutorials, encouragement, and a tight-knit circle of creative women who just get it. ➡️ https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 📌 WATCH NEXT: ➡️ 7 Quilting Rules You Should Absolutely Break – Find your freedom ➡️ How to Reignite Your Creativity After Burnout ➡️ What Kind of Quilter Are You? (Take the Quiz!) 🧵 NEED HELP FINISHING A QUILT? I offer professional longarm quilting services! ✨ Get an Instant Quote - https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting 🎁 FREE QUILTING RESOURCES & SPECIAL OFFERS: 💌 FREE Quilt Care Printable – https://stitch.academy/quilt-care-101 📚 50% OFF My Quilt Binding Workshop – https://stitch.academy/QuiltBinding101 ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Buy Me a Tea: http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting 📌 CONNECT WITH ME! ✨ Website: http://ISeeStarsQuilting.com ✨ Instagram: https://instagram.com/issq.longarmquilting ✨ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/iseestarsquilting 📚 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome & a Little Honesty 00:45 - Quilting Guilt Is a Real Thing 01:30 - The Pressure to Be Constantly Creating 02:15 - My Own Burnout Story 03:30 - Learning to Listen to Your Creative Rhythm 04:45 - It’s Okay to Quilt Slowly 06:00 - Rest Is Part of the Process 07:15 - Final Thoughts: You’re Doing Great 💛 #quiltingpodcast #quiltingburnout #stitchsister #modernquilting #restisproductive #quiltlife #creativeconfidence #slowquilting #sewingroomconfessions
Ep: 8 - The Myth of the Always-Productive Quilter
Welcome to I See Stars Quilting! 🌟 Let’s make your quilting journey easier, more fun, and full of creativity! 🥳 ✨ FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO ✨ 🔹 [Insert specific product ] 🩷 :: N E X T S T E P S F O R Y O U :: ✨ MUST-HAVE QUILTING TOOLS I SWEAR BY! 🧵 My Favorites List - https://stitch.academy/christens-favorite-things 🌈 :: J O I N T H E S T I T C H S I S T E R S :: 🌈 My Amazing Supportive Quilting Community! Live calls with Christen, exclusive tutorials, your quilting BFFs, and a sisterhood of the kindest like-minded quilters you'll ever meet! ➡️ Learn more and Join: https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 🎥 :: WATCH NEXT :: 🎥 ➡️ Quick Jelly Roll Quilt Tutorial - https://youtu.be/COuCNGi5dqA ➡️ Tour My Sewing Room - https://youtu.be/pWCHIo711Dc&t=8s ➡️ 10 Best Quilting Tools - https://youtu.be/AfdIPsha0uY&t=1s 🧵:: L O N G A R M Q U I L T I N G S E R V I C E S :: 🧵 Need help finishing your quilt? I offer high-quality longarm quilting services to bring your projects to life. ✨ Get an Instant Quote: https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting 📖 :: F A N F A V O R I T E S O N M Y B L O G :: 📖 ✨ 4 Things to Include When Gifting a Quilt - https://bit.ly/32L0jco ✨ Organize Your Creative Space - https://bit.ly/343JCcM 🎁 :: F R E E & E X C L U S I V E G O O D I E S :: 🎁 💌 FREE Quilt Care 101 Printable | Keep Your Quilts Looking Their Best! Download Now – https://stitch.academy/quilt-care-101 🧵 EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Ger 50% OFF My Quilt Binding workshop! for a limited time! - https://stitch.academy/QuiltBinding101 🥳 :: S H O W Y O U R S U P P O R T ! :: 🥳 Help me create more quilting magic! 🔴 Join my YouTube membership - https://shorturl.at/P6N2f or ☕ Indulge my hot tea obsession - buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting to keep the quilting magic going! 🩷 :: L E T ' S S P E N D M O R E T I M E T O G E T H E R :: ✨ Website: http://ISeeStarsQuilting.com ✨ Instagram: http://instagram.com/ISeeStarsQuilting ✨ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting/ _______ 📌 DISCLAIMERS & AFFILIATE LINKS 📌 🛍 Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting ISeeStarsQuilting and allowing me to bring you free content!
My Joann bargain finds today!!! 😱
“I’m a quilter, not a bag maker…” but somehow I ended up with this beautiful Tula Tote—chrome pink hardware and all! 💖 This video walks you through my honest, hilarious, and slightly chaotic journey into making my first real bag with the Sallie Tomato Tula Tote Kit. 🧵 What you'll learn in this video: 🌟Why this pattern pushed me way out of my comfort zone 🌟Tips for quilting minds tackling bag patterns 🌟Honest lessons from sewing layers of vinyl, zippers, and foam 🌟My favorite details of the Tula Tote (hello, pink chrome!) 💬 Your turn: Have you tried bag making? Or are you thinking about it? Drop a comment—I want to hear your stories and fears, because I’ve had them too. 🙋‍♀️ 🛍️ Helpful Links & Resources 🧵 The Tula Tote Kit @sallietomato ✔️ https://sallietomato.com/pages/tula-pink-collection-launch?aff=56 🌈 JOIN THE STITCH SISTER INNER CIRCLE! Looking for a fun, supportive quilting community? Live calls, exclusive tutorials, and a sisterhood of quilters who just “get it” await! ➡️ https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 🧵 Need Help Finishing a Quilt? ✨ Instant Quote: https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting 📚 Free Printable – Quilt Care 101: https://stitch.academy/quilt-care-101 🧵 My Popular Quilt Binding 101 Workshop! https://stitch.academy/QuiltBinding101 🥳 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting 🔴 Join My YouTube Membership: https://shorturl.at/P6N2f 🌐 Stay Connected: Website: https://ISeeStarsQuilting.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ISeeStarsQuilting Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting #quiltingforbeginners #bagmaking #tulatote #sallietomato #stitchsisters #quiltingcommunity 00:00 – Wait, Did I Just Make a Bag? 00:21 – My Tula Tote Moment at Quilt Market 01:08 – Introducing Myself & My Channel 01:45 – Real Talk: I Was Scared to Make This 02:30 – Bag Making is Not Quilting: Here’s Why 03:12 – Tips That Saved Me 04:30 – How Hard Is This Pattern, Really? 06:00 – Details I LOVE About the Bag 07:30 – Let’s Talk Hardware, Pockets & Vinyl 09:00 – Mistakes I Made (and Fixed) 10:30 – Final Thoughts + Would I Make Another? 11:45 – What’s Next! 📌 DISCLAIMER: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting I See Stars Quilting!
First Bag Making Project... A Surprising Success? (Tula Tote Review)
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