Pretty Simple Sara

I use my serger once in a blue moon. What do you use your serger for?

I actually have a really nice serger😲. I use it once a year? Each time I do, I think “This is really nice, I should find projects to use it…”.

And then I start another quilt instead.

P.S. Got a great recommendation on Threads for a creator here on YT that has a whole new serger series - youtube.com/@ThoughtfulCreativity. Just in case you want to use your serger :)

2 hours ago | [YT] | 1

Pretty Simple Sara

A, B or...C? Yesterday the original fabric I picked (15 years ago) as the solid ‘ground’ for behind a design made of prints (A) didn’t seem right, plus it’s not quite quilting fabric. So I bopped out to a new store 🙂) and found what I thought was a great fabric (B) But today I’m not so sure. What’s your pick? Or should I just go out and try again-C?

4 days ago | [YT] | 5

Pretty Simple Sara

What are your favorite features and why? What do you NEVER use?

I'm planning a video explaining all those bells and whistles on sewing machines, and why you might or might not need them. Today I'm just trying to organize all the features somehow coherently…meaning I’m rearranging notecards on my table and pulling out my hair…and wondering what things I may have forgotten.

1 week ago | [YT] | 8

Pretty Simple Sara

Who makes GARMENT patterns with good instructions?

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I haven't made garments in a long time, but am helping son make some dress pants this week. The directions are HORRID! Are there any manufacturers who make good instructions? I don't know that I'm heading back towards garment making, but I know son is interested and I want to send him in the right direction.

4 months ago | [YT] | 4

Pretty Simple Sara

Who sees your quilts? Do you share them with family and friends? How about other quilters? Do you belong to a quilt guild?  

Let me know in the comments who you have that goes WOW!

Cause we all deserve a little WOW!

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7 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

Pretty Simple Sara

What comes first?  

Do you start with the fabric or a pattern when you're deciding what to make for your next quilt?

8 months ago | [YT] | 2

Pretty Simple Sara

Since I'm not a big paper piecer, I'm just really curious how people press while paper piecing.

If you don't iron - check out my video youtube.com/shorts/vG9HjRt0gdY and let me know if you think it's a good option for you. (It wasn't for me because I LOVE my steamy iron).

8 months ago | [YT] | 3