Love your tutorials. You are not just very skilled and knowledgeable but love your personality and the way you explain things. I'm a "Covid Long Hauler" who has been in recovery for literally 2 years after having severe Covid in May 2020 and July/August 2021. I was in isolation most of that time after very long hospitalizations only to lose my upper teeth and right jaw from lack of oxygen and blood flow during my last illness. I have 2 or 3 more surgeries (already had 2). to reconstruct my jaw starting this week and even when I'm not physically able to sew, I spend a lot of time each day watching KZread tutorials and planning projects for the future. That and my faith in God and online Bible studies have been my lifeline so THANK YOU!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

God bless you, Teresa. What a challenging ordeal you've been through physically and emotionally these last couple years. I'll be praying Psalms 91 over you for your surgeries and during your recovery. Please let me know how you're doing after surgery. I'm honored that you choose my videos to watch. Send me any quilting requests you have as I'd love to demonstrate something special for you. I'm in GA, are you nearby? Thank you for watching and I can't wait to see your quilts when you're sewing again. Blessings to your and your family, Lea Louise

@lindsayschilling8707

Жыл бұрын

Teresa, God Bless You! You've been through a terrible situation, but YOU ARE A VICTOR! Wow! I started quilting while recovering from a horrible injury: quilting saved my life!!! Kudos to you, be kind to yourself and continue on with your creative process! It's good for the soul, and you will eventually have many beautiful quilts. Prayers to you and Godspeed, from Sacramento, California ❤️

I have been guilting for 31 years and I learned a lot from you thank you very much

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Such a fabulous compliment, Sonya! TY so much! Like me, I'm sure you may still make an occasional mistake or two. It's in figuring out 'the fix' where the learning comes in. I think that's the part most folks enjoy seeing the most! LOL Making quilting videos is such fun for me and I appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I have a tip for keeping super long joined strips tidy. I use it for elastic well. Grab a wine bottle or large soda bottle. Take one end, hold it in place in the middle, then start winding your mega strips around the bottle. You can then place it handy to your machine, have it unwind and not get any twisted knots or ruin you ironed fabric. Also use a cardboard tube for storing premade strips of binding ready to use. Easy to see what colours and how much you have. Being able to pin or clip in place.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Great tips, Anita, and so very organized! It really does help to see what's available rather than making more. LOL Thanks for you comment! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

@corneliabeach8928

Жыл бұрын

O It

What a fun project! Thanks

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

You'll love it, Kathy! A great quilt for using up scraps without a lot of fuss and it looks great! Hope you give it a try. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

This is going to be such fun not worrying about each length when sewing around block. Love the joining of strips to go around blocks.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

...and so much easier, too, Karen! It's a great shortcut and adds some extra fun to the block as weel. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

This will be my next log cabin project. Love the way you created the blocks. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Have fun with your quilt, Colette! It's so easy and looks great with all those colors. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

This reminded me of years ago our quilt guild had a project making a scrappy Log Cabin. Each member that participated were to bring two large size grocery bags with one each of lights and the other with dark strips cut to size. They were all dumped into a large box and mixed around and each member got to grab arm fulls of each then make the quilt top. Years went by and I sold my home to downsize ..the buyer stated they would buy the house if I left that quilt plus another hanging in my house. Naturally I wanted to resist but my family said”mom, you can make more quilts”. So yes I sold my home😂

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome story, Betty! What a wonderful selection of fabrics you all must have had. I love that your buyer wanted your quilts. Yes, they can be hard to part with, but we quilters do just keep making them, don't we? LOL 😍 Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I have never been a fan of log cabin quiilts, but this method is really cool! Will definitely try this. Thanks!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

You're right, Phyllis! I have a whole new respect for log cabin quilt blocks and how versatile they can be. This one will be set on point and I can't wait to see how it finishes. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

@Stoffmonster467

Жыл бұрын

Log cabins are great: no matching seams needed, very forgiving😉

What a terrific idea to sew the strips together first. I love how it looks and it certainly makes it easier. I like your teaching style. Very calm and detailed. Thanks a bunch!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

It's certainly a fun strip-piecing method, Barbara! The attraction is the time it saves but the extra benefit is the great look of the blocks, Right?! Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

This is so different my next log cabin challenge, love the way you joined the strips. I would press the seams open when joining the strips

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

You'll love making this quilt, Helen! Piecing the long strips first is a great time saver for me, plus I really love how it looks in the blocks. Pressing the seams open will definitely reduce the bulk in those areas. I've just become used to sewing right through with any problem. Thanks for your comment! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Thank you I like it😊

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Ай бұрын

So glad to hear that, Gloria! This was my first quarter log cabin and I love it. So much so I've made two others. Thanks so much for watching! Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

That was fascinating! So beautiful..

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Betty! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I like the idea of making a log cabin Quilt.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

You ought to give it a try, Brenda! It's a fun block to work with so many possibilities. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

🌺 What a great combination of fabrics. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents 🌸

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Lots of fun fabrics make a beautiful quilt, Kathy! That's my excuse for keeping plenty of FQs on hand. LOL Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Oh wow I absolutely adore these techniques, such beautiful quilts and what a great way to make our precious fabrics go further. Thank you for sharing xx

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Chris! Glad you like this quilt blocks. It's definitely a bit different but oh, so much fun. It'll be a beauty when it's finished! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

First time I’ve seen your demo I learned so so much ❤️cherie

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, Cherie! I'm glad you enjoyed my tutorial and picked up some tips. It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

These blocks are really rather lovely. I’m looking forward to seeing this finished ❤️ 🇬🇧

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

So glad you like these blocks. It's new for me and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I love how they turned out and the cutting into quarters is what makes it so interesting. The finished quilt will be ready soon! Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Great challenge for something different re scraps..bravo🇨🇦

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Pauline! This is perfect to clear out all the left over strips and borders that tend to pile up. Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I love the way you think. I live using up my fabrics like you do. Making new fabrics from scraps but still end up with nice looking quilts. Also love your version if quarter lug cabin construction. Inspired

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

I love that you understand how I think, Elizabeth! There are some new fabrics on my table and all I can think about is how to piece them before using them in a quilt. LOL Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I can't wait to see the next video. I really enjoyed watching the way you pieced the strips together - the variation in fabrics really does add some interest to the quilt! I have always done log cabins in the traditional way, but I can't wait to try this method. Thanks for sharing all your sewing tips too!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

I'm anxious for you to see this finished quilt, Mary Anne! Setting it on-point has added a bit more sewing so it'll be a couple days for the 'reveal'! The second layout is a very easy option and I'm anxious for everyone to see both variations! This is such a fun way to make a log cabin block and it looks wonderful, too! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I can't wait for the finished quilt.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Me too, Sara! I'm already thinking about how to lay it out. 😊 Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Oh goody, I have been saving all my leftover jelly strips by color for that very same thing. I believe in believing in yourself, as its difficult to believe in someone else's something if you don't. Hooray to you for your success in what you are doing. Beautiful idea. and thanks for sharing.🎇

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Billie! This will be a perfect quilt for all those strips you've saved. It'll be beautiful! I appreciate you following along so I can continue doing what I love! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I absolutely love what you did here. I love those fabrics and I can't wait to see it all together. Thank you.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It'll be fun to see all the blocks laid out. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Really lovely!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Cinzia! These colorful fabrics energize me every time I look at them. LOL Appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Great video! I'm an artist that also quilts. I love making scrap quilts; using up scraps is a great challenge to the creative process. Your idea of sewing the scrap strips together before piecing into a log cabin block is a simple, yet genius idea. Many thanks for sharing your idea/design process when making a scrappy log cabin. Ohhh, the possibilities! I can't wait to grab my tons of scraps and get started. 😃

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Lindsay! Piecing it all together is what quilting is about. 😊 I remember buying extra yards of fabric so I could border my large quilts with a single strip - no seams. Now I piece everything and love the results! Once we free ourselves from the 'box' of rules it really get fun. LOL So glad you enjoyed my tutorial! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Absolutely love all of your quilts! Thank you

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, Pamela! Sharing my quilts and lots quilting techniques is such fun for me. Thanks for your comment and so appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Lovely blocks

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Ethel! They're fun to make and I love the finished quilt. Hope you get to give it a try. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Please be sure to show a whole block in the camera. Thanks. Looks like a great way to make a Log Cabin.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Will do, Peggy! There will be the whole block plus the four cut quarters. It's amazing how different they look! Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

What a great idea. Thank you Lea.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Violet! Have fun making your own. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Got a machine for Xmas, can't wait to have scraps everywhere

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

That's exciting, Marti! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Looking forward to this.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Me, too, Rosemary! The next video will include the entire block before it's cut. Plus the quilt will be on-point so I'll also show how to do that. My easy method doesn't include all that math to figure out those corners pieces - Yay! Glad to have you watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

You are such an artist and excellent teacher! Thank you!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you, Tami! So glad you enjoyed my tutorial. Sure appreciate you following along! 😍 Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Omg just what I needed.!!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Have fun with this block, Jackie! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

After seeing your different ways to do a log cabin it has given me some ideas,,ty

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful, Deebie! These different blocks have certainly opened my eyes to this versatile block too. There's still one more I'm anxious to share and it's AWESOME! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Very pretty 😍

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 Glad you enjoyed. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Enjoyed this so much.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed my tutorial, Mickey! Sure appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Wow! On my try this list 😊

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

You should it, Pam! It's easy and so much fun to work with all these colors. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I just found you and enjoy your instructions.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining me, Colleen! Hope we'll be sharing some quilting in the future. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Very clever idea. I can see how this method would save time and make the whole process much easier and neater. Thanks for sharing.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, DS! It was such fun to make and came together quickly. I hope you give it a try! Thanks for watching! 😊 Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

That’s lovely. Love the video tutorials for your scrappies. 🇨🇦

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen! Glad you enjoyed the video. For me, the more fabrics I can squeeze into a quilt, the better! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Love it! You have inspired me to plan this. Thank you!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Go for it! This is such a fun quilt to make. After sewing all the large blocks and getting them cut, I really have no idea what it will look like finished! This is an entirely new block for me and so glad folks like it. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

So happy I found your channel 💗

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!! I'm so glad you found my channel, too, Brenda. 😍 Looking forward to hearing from you again! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Love the beautiful batiks! I think I have some scraps and jelly rolls that will work perfectly with this pattern! Always inspiring Miss Leah!! Thank you for sharing your talent and joy with us!!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Tiffany! This is a fun quilt, hope you get a chance to give it a try. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

So interesting & cool. Thank you🤗

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Sandra! It's a fun way to use up some extra strips. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Love this. I made about 17 jellyroll rugs for Christmas last year and saved all the little triangles cut off of the strips I joined together. I’ll try to find your video showing what you did with them. It’s hard for me to throw them away. Love this idea of your log cabin.

Hi from Michigan, just subscribed, beautiful quilts,I’m a beginner looking forward to seeing more of your videos have a great day

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Welcome and thanks for subbing, Karen! Let me know if you have any questions. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

I have never done log cabin but I like what you are doing what do you think as fill in blocks

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

If you've never sewn a log cabin, Sharon, this is a fun one to begin with! It goes together easily and is perfect for lots of different fabrics mixed together. Since these blocks are set on-point you do need to use side-setting triangles. Those are the blocks cut in half diagonally that fill in the sides. You'll need a slightly larger block than those used in the quilt. Once assembled, simply trim the side blocks to even out your quilt top. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Can you please tell me the name of fabric that has the medium/large circle print with contracting background? Red/orange with blue/black background, bright pink circles with mustard yellow background… I live these and looked for it on line for hiurs😅 Thank you for the tips/great ideas!! Love this project & your piece!! ❤❤❤

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

6 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorite batik collections ever, Noelle! It called 'Here There' by Marcia Derse for Anthology Fabrics. I bought it from The Modern Quilter shop on ETSY. The large dot pattern is called Watercolor River Rock. Here's the original quilt tutorial [kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qI2NefhNm9pMY.html] I made with the fat quarter collection. Not sure what's available in precuts, but some shops may still have yardage. Hope you find what you're looking for! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

What fabric collection are you using? It is beautiful! thank you for sharing and I look forward to more. I just started Foundation PP after avoiding it. I'm. not certain why...but I finally used the method and love it. My scrap pile is not a mountain...it is a mountain range because I enjoy cutting with my accuquilt without even having a project sometimes. I try to throw away the smaller pieces just to come back and take them out of the trash. I wish there was a place to send for recycle, but I have heard they can go into compost since they are just cotton. I would not use them in a garden...but on flowers should be fine.

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Mary! I've gone back and pulled fabric out of the 'trash pile' before, too! There are some beautiful collage quilting done with those small, odd shaped pieces, and it looks like fun. But I still have too many fat quarters to start something new! LOL My quilts are generally a collection of different fabrics as it's all about color for me. The fabrics in this quilt are all strips left from other projects. Many are Hoffman Bali Batiks, plus there are some Beyond the Reef Batiks and and Here:There Batiks from Windham Fabrics. So glad you joined me and enjoyed my tutorial! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

@marywilliams5262

Жыл бұрын

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise if you know of anyone who is in need and can’t afford fabric… please let me know. I have over 1000 bolts of quilting cotton. I’m going out of business the last three years! I’m resorting to donating a lot. I would be happy to send you a grab bag for your charity quilts and put some goodies in as prizes for your channel. I want to make the log cabin Eleanor Burns sister made with florals and greens. It’s in a video but I don’t know how to achieve that look. It kinda looks like a Monet painting or a water color. I’d love a tutorial on how to make those log cabin blocks!

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

You are so incredibly generous to make an offer like that, Mary! Mentioning Monet really caught my attention! Do you know the name of the video? I tried looking for it but no luck. I'd love to attempt making the quilt if I could see it. Most of my fabrics are batiks and don't think that would work. If you have some fabrics and can direct me to the video I'd love to give it a try and record a tutorial! 😍 There are some homebound subscribers to my channel who love quilting but due to their limitations can't get out for fabric and supplies. I'd love to make that connection for you. YES! Some grab bags for prizes would be so awesome and such fun. It's also be nice to have charity quilt grab bags too. Please email me at lealouise@inspiredquiltingbylealouise.com and we can talk more. Thank you so much for your generous offer, Mary! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Are the strips 2 1/2 inches wide?

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

They absolutely are, Mary. BUT, you can change up the sizes as you go as long as each finished block measures the same. Hope you get a chance to give this one a try! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Is there a picture of the completed quilt?

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

If only, Janet! LOL It's still a work in progress. It should be finished next week in time for the video release. Check back and see how it looks. Happy Quilting, Lea Lousie

How wide are the strips

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

These are all 2.5-inch strips which makes it a breeze to put together! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

U Your not showing the whe block

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

This is a work in progress, Pam and I couldn't get the entire block included. The next video will include images of the blocks before they're cut and then how they all get pieced together. It's a fun project and I love all the fabrics mixed together! Appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Great video but a little too much talking

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input, Rebecca, I appreciate your comment. I love to share my quilting and do get a bit carried away at times. Though I do have lots of beginner quilters following along and try to share tips that will benefit them as well. Thank you very much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

Less talk and more makeing the blocks

@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you input, Joan. My goal is to teach the how-to of quilting and explain the various individual options every quilter has. We can all follow a pattern and make lots of blocks, but there's more than that. Gaining confidence to try something new knowing that it may take a few repetitions is important for all quilters. For me it's all about the journey and enjoying the multitude of beautiful fabrics we have to choose from! All that matters is that we enjoy the quilting process. I'm blessed to have the opportunity to share quilting with so many. While I understand your desire to see results, I enjoy sharing the story that any given quilt provides. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise