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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!
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🧵 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!
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“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)
🧵 Quilting might seem like a solo hobby... but it doesn’t have to be. Yes, we all love those quiet moments with our machine, a cup of tea, and a good playlist. But sometimes, what we need most is connection, support, and shared creativity. In this heartfelt episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, I’m talking about why quilting is better together, whether you're part of an online community or gathering with friends in real life. 💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✔️ The surprising power of quilting friendships ✔️ Why community makes you a more confident quilter ✔️ How to find connection even if you're quilting alone ✔️ A peek behind the scenes of the Stitch Sister Inner Circle 🌈 JOIN THE STITCH SISTER INNER CIRCLE! Live Zoom calls, tutorials, encouragement, and a tight-knit circle of creative women who get it. ➡️ https://stitch.academy/stitchsister This is a warm, comforting episode that will remind you that you are not alone in your creative journey. We’re better together, and this space? It’s for you. 💛 📌 WATCH NEXT: ➡️ What Kind of Quilter Are You? (Take the Quiz!) ➡️ 7 Quilting Rules You Should Absolutely Break ➡️ Finish Your Quilt Faster with These 5 Tips 🌈 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 🧵 Need Help Finishing a Quilt? – I offer professional longarm quilting services! ✨ Get an Instant Quote 🎁 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: http://instagram.com/issq.longarmquilting ✨ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting #quiltingcommunity #quiltingtogether #stitchsisters #creativeconnection #quiltlife 📌 Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting I See Stars Quilting! 00:00 - Quilting Alone Feels Peaceful… But 00:45 - Why Connection Matters in Creative Work 01:30 - The Power of “Me Too” Moments 02:10 - A Personal Story About Feeling Seen 03:05 - The Energy of Group Sewing & Retreats 04:00 - Building Your Own Quilting Circle 05:00 - What Stitch Sister Inner Circle Is All About 06:15 - Final Thoughts: You’re Not Alone in This 💛
Ep: 7 - Why Quilting Alone Isn’t Enough 🧵 | The Power of Creative Community
🎉 Let’s Talk QUILTING TOOLS! 🎉 I’ve got a theory… quilting tools are just like potato chips—you can't stop at one! But what do you really need in your sewing room, and what’s just collecting dust? :: ROTARY BLADES ON SALE!! :: Get 50% off your Premium Titanium Rotary Blades with this link: https://shorturl.at/N87rd :: SEWING TOOLS THAT I USE & LOVE :: ✂ https://www.amazon.com/shop/iseestarsquilting In today’s video, I’m breaking down the Ultimate Quilting Toolkit for quilters of all levels—whether you're just getting started or you've been quilting for years. 🧵 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ My must-have essentials for any quilting space ✔️ The tools that are totally worth the investment ✔️ How to keep your toolkit budget-friendly and functional This video is packed with real talk, honest reviews, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're organizing your space or shopping for your next favorite tool, this guide is for YOU! 💬 What's one tool you can't live without? Share it in the comments! 📌 WATCH NEXT: ➡️ 10 Best Quilting Tools Every Quilter Needs ➡️ Finish Your Quilt Faster with These 5 Tips ➡️ Chain Piecing Tutorial: My Favorite Time-Saving Hack 🌈 JOIN THE STITCH SISTER INNER CIRCLE! Live calls, tutorials, sisterhood, and all the quilting support you could ask for 💕 ➡️ https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 🧵 Professional Longarm Quilting Services Need help finishing that quilt? Let’s make it beautiful! ➡️ https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting ☕ Support the Channel: Buy me a tea: http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting ✨ Website: [http://ISeeStarsQuilting.com 📸 Instagram: [http://instagram.com/issq.longarmquilting 📌 DISCLAIMER: Some links are 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 - Quilting Tools Are Like Potato Chips 🥔🧵 00:32 - What This Video Is All About 01:05 - Tool Categories: Must-Have, Nice-to-Have, & Why-Did-I-Buy-That? 01:45 - MUST-HAVE TOOL #1: Rotary Cutter & Self-Healing Mat 02:40 - MUST-HAVE TOOL #2: Acrylic Rulers (Why You Need More Than One!) 03:25 - MUST-HAVE TOOL #3: Fabric Scissors & Snips 04:15 - MUST-HAVE TOOL #4: Pins vs. Clips (And When to Use Each) 05:20 - MUST-HAVE TOOL #5: Iron + Wool Pressing Mat 06:10 - NICE-TO-HAVE: Marking Tools & Frixion Pens 07:00 - NICE-TO-HAVE: Seam Guides, Stilettos, and Needle Tools 08:05 - Tools I Regret Buying 😬 09:00 - The Most Overhyped Gadget I Fell For 09:50 - What I Wish I Knew When I Started Quilting 10:30 - Wrapping It All Up: Build Your Toolkit YOUR Way 11:15 - Final Thoughts & Let’s Chat in the Comments!
The Ultimate Quilting Toolkit 🧵✨ | Must-Have Tools + What to Skip!
Quilting is so much more than just fabric and stitches—it’s therapy, healing, and a powerful tool for mental health. 🧵💛 In today’s video, I’m sharing how quilting has helped me through anxiety, overwhelm, and stress—and how science backs up what we already feel in our hearts: quilting is good for the soul. If you’ve ever turned to your sewing machine on a hard day, if you’ve found peace in piecing, or if quilting has helped you feel like yourself again… this video is for you. 🧠 What you’ll learn: How quilting lowers stress + triggers your brain’s relaxation response Why creativity fuels mental focus (and may protect against cognitive decline!) The emotional connection quilting gives us to history, community, and each other ✨ BONUS: 💌 Want to Connect with Other Quilters Who Just Get It? Join me in the Stitch Sister Inner Circle—a warm, encouraging space for quilters who are here for creativity, connection, and a little bit of chaos in between. ✨ Inside, you'll find: Monthly inspiration + motivation Behind-the-scenes content Community conversations with quilters at all stages A place where progress ⋖ perfection is the motto 💛 Whether you’re a beginner or a “still-feels-like-a-beginner,” you belong here. 👉 Learn more and join us at: http://stitch.academy.com/stitchsister 💬 Let’s start a conversation: Has quilting helped you through a tough time? Share your story in the comments—I’d love to hear it. Let’s make this a kind, supportive space. 💛 Like this video to help other quilters find it. 🔔 Subscribe if you love creative self-care and modern quilting inspiration! #QuiltingIsTherapy #ModernQuilter #MentalHealthAndCreativity #QuiltingCommunity #QuiltWithHeart #BeginnerQuilter #QuiltingSelfCare ___________________________ 00:00 – Welcome: Quilters, Let’s Talk Mental Health 00:10 – Why Quilting Feels So Healing 00:35 – The Real Science Behind Quilting & Anxiety 01:20 – Quilting Calms the Brain + Lowers Stress 02:15 – How Quilting Has Helped Me Personally 03:00 – Benefit #2: Boosting Creative & Mental Focus 04:00 – Quilting as a Brain Workout 05:00 – Benefit #3: Comfort + Emotional Connection 06:00 – The Power of Quilting Community 06:45 – Join the Stitch Sister Inner Circle! 07:15 – Final Thoughts: You’re Creating Something Beautiful 07:45 – Like, Comment & Subscribe 💛
Quilting Is Therapy: 3 Powerful Ways It Boosts Your Mental Health 🧠🧵
2025 is shaping up to be a bold, creative year in quilting—and I’ve got the inside scoop on the trends you’ll be seeing everywhere! From nature-inspired color palettes to minimalist layouts and hand-stitched textures, this video breaks down the top 5 quilting trends that are making waves this year—and how you can incorporate them into your own projects. 🧵 Whether you’re a modern quilter, a traditionalist with a twist, or somewhere in between, there’s something here for you. In this video, we’ll cover: ✅ 2025’s most popular quilt colors & textures ✅ The growing return of visible hand-quilting ✅ Why bold prints and simplicity are living in harmony ✅ Fabric pairings that are elevating quilt design ✅ Where quilting is headed this year—and how you can stay inspired 💬 QUESTION FOR YOU: Which trend are you most excited about—or already trying? Drop a comment and let’s chat! 👍 Like & Subscribe for more quilting tips, trends, and tutorials each week! 🧵 My favorite place to shop for quilt kits! https://shorturl.at/BsuPs #QuiltingTrends2025 #ModernQuilter #QuiltDesignInspo #QuiltingCommunity #TopQuiltingTrends 📌 WATCH NEXT: ➡️ How to Fix the 3 Most Common Quilting Mistakes ➡️ 7 Quilting Rules You SHOULD Be Breaking ➡️ 10 Best Quilting Tools Every Quilter Needs 🌈 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! ➡️ Join here: [https://stitch.academy/stitchsister] 🧵 Need Help Finishing a Quilt? – Get professional longarm quilting services! ✨ Instant Quote: [https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting] 🎁 FREE QUILTING RESOURCES & EXCLUSIVE OFFERS! 💌 FREE Quilt Care 101 Printable – Download Now 📚 50% OFF My Quilt Binding Workshop – Sign Up Today! 🥳 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 🥳 ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: [http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting] 🔴 Join My YouTube Membership: [https://shorturl.at/P6N2f] 📌 CONNECT WITH ME! ✨ Website: [http://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 I See Stars Quilting! 00:00 – Intro: Quilting in 2025 00:40 – Trend #1: Bold Prints + Minimalist Layouts 02:00 – Trend #2: Nature-Inspired Color Palettes 03:20 – Trend #3: Visible Hand Quilting & Texture 04:45 – Trend #4: Earthy + Textured Fabrics 06:10 – Trend #5: Storytelling Through Simplicity 07:30 – Wrap-Up: Which Trend Are You Trying?
You’ll Be Seeing These Quilting Trends Everywhere in 2025 👀
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