We know that you've been begging for a tutorial on Jen's ring pincushion that she sported during our filming day and she was sweet enough to do a tutorial with us. If you're sewing your own version, don't forget to tag us with #ringpincushion and #fqsfun on instagram.
Ready for another giveaway? Let us know what surprised you the most from Jen's Q& A video in the comments section of the blog and you might just win 5 of Jen's patterns. We will randomly pick a winner on April 21, 2015. Happy Quilting everyone.
And the winner is
Quiltsmiles
And the winner is
Quiltsmiles
I was surprised that I've got the same experience with my first EPP hexagon quilt (still not finished with papers that mean a lot to me). I am thankful for the tip with organizing stash by scale of print - I didn't thought about that earlier!
ReplyDeleteJen was the first person I have ever heard that suggests sorting by scale of fabric. Also very interesting that Jen was trying to design a line of fabrics that looked scrappy. Everyone else is busy coordinating every piece. Love her work. Cheryl menyeart3@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she hand quilts with 12 wt. thread! Not that there's anything wrong with that. It does give a certain look that obviously she likes! Gotta do what makes you heart sing, right?!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at the size of needle she uses to hand piece. I was excited to lean she uses lots of different fabrics of all different types in her quilts.
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I was surprised that Jen suggests sorting fabric by scale for storage. Never thought of that. Love her work.
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I was (pleasantly!) surprised that she said to take your time with quilting. So many quilters - professional and otherwise - seem to think the faster you can sew, the better. I feel that takes a lot of the fun out of it, and I love that Jen does not think one has to rush.
ReplyDeleteLove the three tips given. Many quilters will give more technical tips but hers were spot on and goes to the heart of quilting.
ReplyDeleteI also appreciate the needle feedback. I have been struggling to find the right needle for applique and I still have not found the one for me. Will need to give those she suggested a try. Finally, great sorting tip. Never thought about the scale thing. It definitely would help if you have a substantial stash. Thanks for the excellent video.
Wow! Size 12wt. thread, that surprises me :)
ReplyDeleteHi! I love that she has unfinished paper pieces from nursing school, on which she used medical notes, and how she keeps them that way as part of her history.
ReplyDeleteThis line is so cheerful, I hope I get a chance to use them!
Thank you!
love all her great tips - fabric storage is a great one
ReplyDeleteI love that she is a nurse also (me too!). And her advice on wishing she had taken out a problem area of a quilt rather than ignore it. I've wondered many times about that---if I should take the time to redo something. She answered my question on that!
ReplyDeleteI think I may have read that Jen had a nursing background but that had slipped my mind. So, I was surprised to (re)learn that we have that in common.
ReplyDeleteI had a pincushion like that years ago that was designed to go on the thumb. I believe it was purchased from "Just Jennifer" but don't know if she was the original designer.
Just a warning....don't forget that you are NOT wearing the pincushion. I have stabbed my self a time or two!
I love how she said she still has a UFO with medical papers in it!
ReplyDeleteSorting by scale, definitely something I will be thinking about. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLoved her tip to sort fabrics not only by color (I do) but also by SCALE. Brilliant. Guess how I am going to spend my weekend(s)!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that Jen grew up in a household where her mom (and presumably other maternal figures) didn't stitch or have a machine. For a young girl to do a lot of hand stitching and carry that love throughout her life as a career and hobby is truly unique. But then, it's JEN!!
ReplyDeleteI love that she is a nurse - my mom is a nurse and always used that as an excuse not to sew - said she couldn't do both!
ReplyDeleteBeing a nurse , I guess I was surprised and fascinated both that we had common ground. I can see why the hexagons she kept , I also worked i. The nursing home and those residents touch your lives.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win the patterns
Amy
What an enjoyable interview. Love that she was inspired by Freddie Moran with the paraphrase about if 10 fabrics won't work, then 110 will. I also love to embrace the process like she does and smiled with the medical paper piecing she started.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised at how most of Jen's family is involved in her Quilting one way or another.
ReplyDeleteStoring fabric by scale surprised me. I'm going to try it.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard someone suggest sorting fabric by scale - makes me wish I had more room for fabric storage!!
ReplyDeleteThat Jenn has been living in the Middle East. We don't hear much about quilting in that part of the world. Thank you, I really enjoyed the interview.
ReplyDeleteLoved to hear she is a nurse. Me too, and several in my family. the store about the unfinished hexi quilt is precious.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she did not think she could get a "scrappy" made quilt from a single line of fabric...That is how I feel whenever I see a quilt pattern stating that it was sew with "so and so's, line of fabric".....
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to hear that Jen was reluctant to do a line of fabric, all of her quilts are so coordinated.
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised that Jen's family is actively involved in quilting!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised and then elated to hear her suggest sorting by scale. Now I can go back and add a subset to my sorted-by-color fabric. I am a nerd and love that kind of thing.
ReplyDeleteI NEVER HEARD OF SHORTING BY SCALE OF PRINT - VERY COOL
ReplyDeleteSeveral things about Jen surprised me. First of all that she has not yet finished her first quilt! Secondly, that she uses a #24 chenille needle with 12wt thread for hand quilting. Thirdly, that she hand quilts in sections. Love it. Fourthly, she does not use one method of EPP or hand piecing exclusively. Refreshing and encouraging. Thanks for the interview and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI was pleasantly surprised that Jen shared the size needles she uses but says it is a personal preference. Some instructors insist that their way is the only way! i'm a scrappy quilter too and I'll be on the lookout for her Moda line of fabric.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to hear that Jen has an UFO hexagon. I have been working on one for awhile now. Also that she used scrap medical papers. My daughter cut ours from papers from a job she had.
ReplyDeleteI found most surprising is use more fabrics rather than less - "10 might not work but 110 will".
ReplyDeleteI also started with making doll's clothes and EPP hexagons
ReplyDeleteAll the handstitching she does is great! I love handstitching myself. thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteWhat a great interview! I so enjoyed listening to Jen talk about quilting and hearing her tips. And I'll definitely be making a ring pincushion -- so cute and practical! I guess the thing that surprised me most was that she grew up in a non-sewing household because I did too and I've always loved to sew ever since I was a little girl. I think, maybe, sewing/hand-stitching/quilting is just something you're drawn to.
ReplyDeleteI feel I never had enough time to quilt so it was a surprise to learn that Jen has time to hand quilt. Maybe I have more time than I realize!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of sorting fabric by scale. That's a great idea! Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteI'm very OCD, but hadn't thought about sorting by print scale. Great idea to keep those small prints visible.
ReplyDeleteWow, hand sewing!
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought she had the time!
Interesting way that she sorts her fabric ... never thought of sorting by scale, but that definitely makes sense!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!!
Great interview - I didn't know Jen trained as a nurse and didn't finish her first quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI loved that she suggested taking time and enjoying the process. How wonderful to hear. As others agree, the tip on sorting by scale was very helpful. Would love to hear more on her quilting experiences in the Middle East. Thanks so much for time with this lovely lady and an opportunity to win some of her patterns!!
ReplyDeleteI too was surprised when she talked of sorting fabrics by s ale, WHICH IS GENIUS, my husband just finished building my sewing room recently and I am SOOO excited. I am now in the process of moving in and in my walk in closet I have very large built in shelves, I was trying to decide how I wanted to separate my fabric. Color and s ale IT IS!! I was also surprised she uses 12 wt thread, wow!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at the size of needle she uses to hand piece.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she is a nurse. No wonder she is such a dynamo!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that Jen , (like I want to do) , uses lots of fabrics instead of just a set few choices! I love the ring too, and how easy it looks to make!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tip, was organizing fabric by scale. I loved that she has a quilt she doesn't want to finish because it's a record of part of the history of her life. I think that's so cool! I was surprised at how down to earth and ready to say that it's really a personal preference with needles. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove her storage tips!
ReplyDeleteWhat surprised me is that she could move so far away from her quilt shop and her family - that I think would be super hard! I Iove the ring pincushion idea and it looks super easy to make.
ReplyDeleteI love her suggestion on now only sorting your stash by color, but scale also.
ReplyDeletei love that she still has a ufo that old; something we have in common.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised Jen quilts with a chenille needle and #12 thread.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised by the number of fabrics she used and the way she sorts by scale. I also like the tip on a quarter yard is enough.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she did not think she could design a line of fabric because it is so pretty and a great job.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she's a nurse. For some reason, I forget that professional quilters often have a prior career that funded (or funds) their obsession!
ReplyDeleteI love that she confess to be annoyed by a mistake not fixed in a quilt. I've gave away a quilt with a strip accidently sewn turned to the left side not nearly noticeable because it's a light blue but I KNOW it's there! To my defense the quilt was quilted then and I was in a rush but still ... I'm happy Jen feels the same way.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at how much I love her new scrappy fabric line. Would so love to win the giveaway, thank you for the chance.
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I was amazed to learn her middle daughter doesn't sew or quilt! Funny that my only daughter feels the same way. But my DIL likes to sew..
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to go look at those patterns more closely...
ReplyDeleteHi there,
ReplyDeleteDo you know what? I had always imagined Jen Kingwell to have longish brown hair…don't ask me why!! So I was most pleasantly surprised to actually see her "in person"!!!
Thanks!
Quilty Huggs,
Jacqueline
Jen Kingwell is exactly what everyone says, just so nice. She also seems very calm. The finger pincushion looks so easy. There, I said two surprises!
ReplyDeleteSurprised she uses 12 wt thread to quilt with and that she organizes fabric by scale. sabatoria28@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI loved how she said that the first quilt she made was the English paper piecing one that she made when she went to Nursing school. She didn't finish (I never finished my first project either!)and she said she could never take out the paper as it was made of her medical papers and that was a history she could not take out! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteI loved learning that having lots of fabrics works for Jen. I am always adding more to quilts - and feeling guilty for some reason - but now I will roll with it! I love lots! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to find out she was coming out with a fabric line & surprised to hear she uses 12 wt thread to hand quilt.
ReplyDeleteI only recently learned Jen had a medical background. I think I heard she was a midwife? It tickled me that she used medical notes for paper piecing.
ReplyDeleteI think the one thing I had not known from previous videos was that she was a nurse as am I. Love the patterns and eagerly awaiting the fabrics.
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win
How fun. I love that she auditions the scraps before diving in. I also love that she has a UFO from way back that is so dear to her for its history. Listening to her made me feel better about being so slow!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of sorting by scale, also that 10 fabrics don't work, but 110 do. I'm not great with scrappy, so I love that Jen's line is specifically designed to look scrappy.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful is Jen Kingwell!!! Just adore this woman ... she's such an innovator and doesn't even know it! Because of your introduction to us, I have started hand stitching and absolutely love it! So therapeutic!Keep bringing her back ... she's such a delight!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved learning that she has lived in the Middle East and that she has a medical background (great story about her medical notes in her paper piecing). Her suggestion of sorting by scale is a great one. I also like her notion that if 10 fabrics aren't enough, 110 will be. Lots of justification for my huge fabric stash!
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting sorting fabric by scale and color...love the idea, but need more space!
ReplyDeleteLynne
I am happily surprised to see that Jen has a fabric line available! I will be on the lookout for it!
ReplyDeleteI like the tip about not always having to making things in a hurry,it is ok to take your time
ReplyDeleteShe gave lots of good tips. It seems like most people say not to worry if there is a mistake and that most will not notice. It surprised me that she said take the time to fix it so that it will not continue to bug you. Nice to be given the permission to be a perfectionist even on a scrape quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm so surprised that she uses chenille needles to quilt with. Whoa!
ReplyDeleteI thought her stash organization suggestion about organizing by print size was interesting and love hearing about her families involvement in her shop.
ReplyDeleteI learned (a lot) about needles. I LOVE her comment about using what works for me instead of me MAKING myself like a particular size/kind because of who is recommending it to me. Thanks Jen!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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Organizing fabric by scale - sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteHer use of the 12 wt thread surprised me. Thank you for having her on Jolly Jabber.
ReplyDeleteAnother way to organize your fabric is by scale of print.
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I was surprised to hear she wasn't sold on creating a fabric line in the beginning.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to hear her say that she sorts by pattern size as I not heard of sorting by scale before. Also that she didn't feel she could do her own fabric range, she is such a natural with electric design. x
ReplyDeleteSuch fun and informative videos. Thanks! and I am going to make a pile of those cute ring pincushions for my friends, so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of sorting by scale!
ReplyDeletethis was a wonderful Q&A thank you. I thought it funny and a little surprising that she cant finish the quilt because of the medical notes on the back. Actually it is really cool.
ReplyDeleteJen is a person I would like to meet. Liked her comment about needing a large variety of fabrics in a scrap quilt to make it work.
ReplyDeleteI love all her quilts! I'm hooked on her fabric and her new book! I have only quilted for a few years now myself and I can understand why she wouldn't want to take the paper pieces out of the quilt she first made. They are memories she holds dear to her heart. I started quilting to heal my broken heart after my baby sister passed away from breast cancer. My sewing room is pink. My first quilt is pink and hangs on my wall in my room. Quilts have been made for generations with lots of memories to be passed down to future generations. Her daughters will continue to enjoy her work. I give my work away. My sons each have a quilt and someday I hope to have daughters-in-law!
ReplyDeleteI love the scrappy!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to learn she lived in the Middle East. How exciting even if she really didn't want to go!
ReplyDeleteDrhodes9@cox.net
What a great interview with wonderful tips! I think what surprised me was that it bothered her knowing there was a mistake in a quilt. I'm pretty sure there's a mistake in every quilt I've made, and if I know about it I usually point it out myself! Thanks for the chance to win :)
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samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com
This is embarrassing but I didn't know she was Australian! That was a surprise right off the bat, lol. Her patterns look fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLearning about Jen's mistakes, and that if she did not fix them...that they drove her nutsn when the project was finished . LOL, I tend to do this. Also that I heard her say that you can sort fabric by the scale of the print, I have never heard that.
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Surprised that 110 fabrics will work when 10 won't! I am new at quilting and can't imagine using so many fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share you knowledge and experience with us. Your comment to take the time to enjoy the project really hit home with me. Seems I think I feel I have to complete every project yesterday. You have a very relaxed approach to teaching that keeps the student interested and eager to try new things. I have watched all of your videos on Fat Quarter and am anxious to step out of my comfort zone and try appliqué, which I would never have attempted before. Also, it is surprising to learn that there is an unlimited number of variations one can use in a single project. Thank you for taking time to share with us.
ReplyDeletethat she had unfinished quilt projects.
ReplyDeleteHer quilts are so intricate that I would imagine she is a finnisher of all things
I want to make gypsy wife!
I was surprised that she sometimes only buys 1/4 yard of fabric! I guess we think everyone in the business probably buys yards and yards. I too was surprised at sorting fabric by scale. I recently organized all my cottons by color with comic book boards. Hmmm now I will have to organize each color by scale. Love her, I have sewed since a little girl, but recently just started quilting and for about 3 weeks started EPP hexagons. I am obsessed with them. I got started after watching her video on Fat quarter shop. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI am familiar with Jen and her patterns and fabric line. I like that she talked about what fabric lengths she buys and why. I have a limited budget so getting small pieces of several fabrics is how I shop.
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I was surprised to learn she lives in the Middle East. I didn't know that!
ReplyDelete10 won't work but 110 will!
ReplyDeleteNot much surprises me anymore. However, I liked the tip about sorting fabrics by scale as well as color.
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At first glance the circle pattern looked familiar then it dawned on me what it reminded me of. The television test pattern. Tells you how old I ma. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm a scrappy quilter too. I hate being restricted to a few fabricss or one line of fabrics. The more the merrier is my motto. I usually buy lots of fat quarters or 1/2 yard cuts. And organize by color. But I do have a separate space for large prints or novelty fabrics. Thanks for the chance and enjoyed the videos! bgrantrn at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she has an unfinished project and that not fixing a mistake will "bug" her. Thanks for the interesting video and a chance to win!
ReplyDeletenever thought to organize by scale
ReplyDeleteI love her last comment about not fixing a mistake. I had to contemplate fixing a mistake that was barely noticeable but I ended up doing it because I didn't want to send it away and then know I could never fix it, That would have been horrible. Fixing it was a pain though because I didn't notice the mistake till I was half done quilting it.
ReplyDeleteThat she now lives in the Middle East.
ReplyDeleteI loved so many of her comments, her last one was wonderful about correcting our mistakes, but my favorite was quilting with a needle.
ReplyDeleteWhatever size we choose to use is a personal preference, there is no right or wrong! This gave me relief that the needle I choose is O.K.
Sorting fabric by scale is an interesting idea!
ReplyDeletetwo things that she is a nurse, my oldest child is a nurse and that she has an ufo for a long time.
ReplyDeleteStill learning every single day and thank you for helping me. Hexagons are difficult for me, but you have a great deal of wisdom to share.
ReplyDeleteI love that she said that we should not rush while quilting and should enjoy the process!
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Glad that she says that you don't have to be the fastest sewer. I like the process and so would rather be a little slower and not have to rip anything out and resew.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant interview, loved that Jen has a daughter that doesn't want to learn to quilt but will borrow them occasionally to decorate. You have to love daughters:)
ReplyDeleteSorting fabric by scale and the fact that she is designing a line of fabric that looks scrappy were both very pleasant surprises.
ReplyDeleteSorting fabric by scale and the fact that she is designing a line of fabric that looks scrappy were both very pleasant surprises.
ReplyDeleteSurprised that she uses 12wt thread
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that Jen suggests sorting fabric by scale. I've Never thought of that, but might have to try it out!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I was surprised that Jen is a scrap quilter. I somehow envisioned her more in keeping with using a certain Fabric Line for each of her projects. Jen is delightful and I wish I had just an eighth of her patience with paper piecing!
ReplyDeleteNo big surprises. A nice interview with a great scrap quilter
ReplyDeleteI love that she has such a family business!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to hear that she uses a CHENILLE needle (size 24) FOR HAND QUILTING. Never heard of anyone else using that type of needle for quilting. But I suppose when you're quilting with 12-wt thread, it makes sense.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised she never finished her first quilt! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteFabric storage!!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she lived in the Middle East! I would love to hear more about that experience.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Jen before today. Thank you for the introduction! I was surprised to hear that that she uses a big needle for hand quilting. I love how she stated, though, that it is personal preference and whatever works, use it!
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I loved to hear that she has a daughter that doesn't want any thing to do with sewing. My oldest daughter is the same way but my youngest has the love of sewing as I do. Love listening to your accent!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! I was surprised to hear how she sorts fabrics by scale and what size needles she uses to hand quilt :)
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I loved the interview. I like how she talked about auditioning her fabrics. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI was most surprisedby sorting fabric by scale.It makes so much sense! Loved this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI had never really thought of using something as big as a chenille needle for hand quilting. I have never been able to do well at quilting because my hands seem too big for the needle, I am going to have to give that one a try.
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to hear that her first quilt is not yet finished! So much pressure out there to create a lot quickly and finish everything - seemingly overnight!
ReplyDeleteI also love that she suggests using a quilting needle that works for you rather than having to force yourself to use ones that are uncomfortable. Great piece. Thanks!
Love her sorting and storage tips!
ReplyDeleteLike the tip on buying small bits of fabric to build your stash. So far I'm too reluctant to put too many fabrics in a quilt, but I don't want to do just "cookie cutter" quilts all the time either. Need to get brave and go scrappy!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting interview! I was amazed that she said she lived in the Middle East for a while and her youngest daughter, Lucy, manages the store.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she only buys a small amount of a fabric she loves. Myself, I buy at least 2 yds if I love it. She is more a scrap quilter than I am. I would like to do more scrap quilts.
ReplyDeleteSorting by scale is surprising but as I think about it, I think I do it unconsciously.
ReplyDeleteWhat surprised me most was that I agree with her on so many things. Having quilted over 30 years, I always tell people to enjoy the process. I have quite a few UFOs that I probably won't ever finish because my tastes have changed (I'm in the process of giving them to charity). I LOVE Jen's patterns and can't wait to get my hands on some Gardenvale! Thanks for the opportunity to get to know Jen better!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised about everything Jen said as I never heard her speak before. I never heard of people sorting fabrics by scale or even using different kinds of fabrics together. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that she has 3grown daughters because I do also!
ReplyDeleteI learned so much from such a short interview. The comment that caught my attention was when she was approached by Moda, she didn't think she could work within a limited range of a collection since she is such a scrappy quilter. How cool she stepped out of her comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview with a fun scrap quilter. Lots I didn't know about Jen, but most surprised that she didn't finish that hexie quilt, although she sure didn't need it for inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win. mtlakequilter@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLike the idea of sorting fabrics not only by color but also by scale. I can see how this would be very useful
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As a scrap quilter and slow quilter I really related to her style and will seek her out! I was surprised by the chenille needle she uses to hand quilt with. I am really interested in her new line of fabrics and the color way she designed. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that the finger pincushion was so easy to make!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your tips, Jen.
I was surprised that her paper piecing had medical notes written on them.
ReplyDeleteLove all her great tips - fabric storage is a great one
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Love the idea of sorting fabrics by scale, need more room though
ReplyDeleteI love hand piecing, do it in any spare time I have even when a passenger in the car
Fabulous videos so inspiring, I really want the new garden vale by Jen and Moda and everything else Jen does. What surprised me most was the fact that she doesn't run her own shop and now lives in the Middle East. I'm so excited about starting a hand sewing project just don't know which one.
ReplyDeleteSort by scale, new to me and I have been quilting for over 50 years.
ReplyDeleteLoved her idea for personal preference for needle choice, I agree whatever gets the job done for you is the best choice.
ReplyDeleteSorting fabric by scale is a fresh, new concept.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics
ReplyDeleteSurprised her daughter took the business and she just made her first quilt. Talk about taking the plunge. The more I see her in the videos the more I just love Jen. She is so humble .thank you for the thimble pattern. Needed that now. Was searching for something a solution and there it was!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I could listen to her talk all day, love the accent. :-) I guess I was surprised that she still has a UFO that old! But then I totally get why she would never really want to finish it, because of the medical notes paper she used! I was also surprised that she left the shop (in the capable hands of her daughter) to go to the Middle East for a while. Not many quilt shop owners do that I imagine!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at the size of needle that she uses. I will have to try this, as I love to hand quilt.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that she has been living out in the Middle East!
ReplyDelete~ Katy
I'm a scrap quilter myself, and it was suprising to hear someone say just what I think, that goes against the regular quilters grain, like mixing reproduction and modern fabrics, etc.
ReplyDeleteWow! Can't add anything original, but obviously she strikes a cord with all of us, would love to try her patterns.
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY agree with taking your time with a quilt -- I myself set these unrealistic goals -- I have to have this piece done by this day etc etc. we all need to realize we are making pieces of art and take our time!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at the size of needle she uses to hand piece.
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely question and answer session ~ enjoyed it a lot! Surprised that she started her nursing career so young!
ReplyDeleteI love everything that Jen does, her patterns and her new fabric line!
Thanks for this fab giveaway!
I loved this video with Jen Kingwell. I really want to meet her someday. I love the part about how she started hand stitching and the story about the paper pieced hexies just made me smile. Thanks for doing these videos with her. Oh, I had no idea she is (was) a nurse.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed listening to the Jen Kingwell video. Her idea for storing fabric by pattern size was interesting. Surprised to hear that she lived in the Middle East for a time. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Sorting fabric by scale, who knew! I've always done it by color. Great tip.
ReplyDeleteI loved her comments about choosing fabrics- 10 might not work but 110 will! Also, the comments at the end regarding when you have a mistake and whether or not to rip it out and re do. I'm in the same boat right now and I wasn't going to rip and re do but I am now, cause I don't want it to bother me 20 years from now! Lol!
ReplyDeleteI love that she suggests sorting by scale of fabric! I have never heard of this before, what a wonderful tip!
ReplyDeleteFirst, Jen is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteIt surprised me, but I love that she auditions fabrics even though she is known for her scrappy quilts. I love that it is organized scrappy, which is why I think I love her quilts so much.
Love her scrappy look - she makes it look easy! Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteInteresting sorting and folding. Great tips.
ReplyDeleteI always sort my fabric by color, I was surprised by Jen sorting hers by scale of the print!!! What a great idea! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved how commited Jen was on how she wanted her fabric collection to reflect her scrappy style and how unassuming and shy she camee across. Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI love her agreement of the theory that if ten fabrics doesn't work 110 will. I think her quikts are such happy work of art.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed all the videos with Jen and I am inspired to try some handwork and can see my hexie making turning in to projects with hand quilting accents. I was surprised and pleased to hear about her daughters and that she lives far away from them.
ReplyDeleteLove her inspiration -- her style is refreshing. I will be taking advantage of her sorting by scale -- anything to get the piles a little smaller (just more piles).
ReplyDeleteI also did not know Jen was Australian! How did I miss that until now? I agree, take your time and enjoy the process, it's our hobby, not a race. I made the mistake of not fixing a mistake once, it drove me crazy, I finally gave the quilt away, glad I'm not the only one who has learned that lesson.
ReplyDeleteI was pleasantly surprised to hear her put emphasis on the journey of making a quilt. Often, quilters feel that there is a race to finish a quilting project.
ReplyDeleteI have loved Jen quilts for a few years now. LOVE her scrappy quilt and her tips to make them.
ReplyDeleteSandyn
Sort by scale was new thought for me.
ReplyDeleteOff the top her accent surprised me the most... I started with doll clothes too... Laughing about the middle daughter who is content leaning on her's and the other daughter's skill, as that is exactly how my sister is to my mom and I LOL
ReplyDeleteEven though she is a scrappy quilter, Jen still auditions her fabrics. I also liked that she buys a small amount (1/4 yd.) of a lot of fabrics rather than a lot of one fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely synopsis Jen gave about quilting and her family. Am new to her designs, so I haven't any as yet. Winning one of her patterns would be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised and relieved to have her advise on fabric,with size of pattern and colors .Hugh helper for me,I am 3 months into Quilt making and shes a great advocate for me.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to hear about sorting fabric by scale. I have a very hard time choosing what to use together! Maybe that would help :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would ever sort by scale, but I learned that's what Jen does.
ReplyDeleteI love everything Jen Kingwell designs and makes--she is an amazing artist. I would love to win any one of jen's patterns. Thank you so much for this giveaway, it's awesome. janicelashley@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love everything Jen Kingwell designs and makes--she is an amazing artist. I would love to win any one of jen's patterns. Thank you so much for this giveaway, it's awesome. janicelashley@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteJen gave me confidence I need to try EPP. I have wanted to for awhile now and loved everything she had to teach on it. I can't wait to get started. Be even better to get to do it with Jen!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love hand stitching! Wish I had more time of it! What an amazing lady!
ReplyDeleteI am surprised by the large size of the needle Jen uses for hand quilting.
ReplyDeleteI loved her suggestion to sort by scale. It would save a lot of time when auditioning fsbrics!
ReplyDeleteI'm with everyone else about the suggestion to store fabric by scale. Sadly, I toss my fabrics in a drawer without giving much thought to how they should properly be stored. Looks like I'll be busy reorganizing by scale now! ;) It just makes sense!! Thank you, Jen!
ReplyDeleteTaking your time to quilt....... as I do the same, as the perfectionist in me wants everything lined up etc and I tend to take time and organize and spend more time doing those things I think sometimes more than sewing!!!
ReplyDeleteShe had some good tips for new quilters.
ReplyDeleteJen had some great tips for new quilters.
ReplyDeleteI like her suggestion to use whatever needle works. I am also a firm believer in taking it apart if I think it will annoy me. It doesn't matter if no one else notices; it matters if I notice!
ReplyDeleteI love the tip of sorting fabric by scale. I sort by color. So smart!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to hear that she hand quilts with 12wt thread. I met her at quiltcon and she was super sweet and down to earth. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletei was surprised by her creativity to do a scrappy looking fabric collection. I also love her quilt patterns and her hand quilting pattern/tip.
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Thank you for a great giveaway. I was surprised to hear her use heavier weight thread for hand quilting.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Michelle