I really did not notice until I really thought about it…but I have had this blade in this cutter since I got the new navy cutter…well over a year for sure. So I put this blade on my list for our NEEDFUL THINGS. I am only buying/using them from now on. I used to change my blades at least once a month…it could have been done more often than that but I am very frugal…and I do not want to mess up my cutting mats. The worst thing you can do to your mat is cut on it with a dull blade.
I am going to be a snob here for just a little moment….I only use Olfa blades/cutters and really like there mats…but I have occasionally used different mats. But not the cutter…this brand is amazing, I don’t care what cutter…there are many…but these are the most comfortable and the “LV” of rotary cutters…that was “Louie Vuitton” just in case you were not going to get my joke.
So where are offering discounts on everything else as well…
All Regular & Endurance Rotary Blades: 20%
Rotary Cutters: Yellow Handles only
60mm 45mm 28mm 18mm:
Creative Grid Itty Bitty Rulers by Primitive Gatherings plus a few more….
We also can’t offer blades and cutters and not rulers. I LOVE my rulers. I wish they came in more sizes but this is what we have for now…They do work for all of my cutting needs so I am happy.
What I mean by MY rulers is…these are MY rulers. I designed them…they are still Creative Grid rulers but they have some differences from the normal CG rulers…they have not one solid line…everything is dashed. They have 1/8, 3/8, 5/8, and 7/8″ markings on them… Last, they do not have 1/2″ added to them…my ruler is 8″x 24″. Not 8 1/2″ x 24 1/2″ This has screwed me up more times than I would like to admit…
My rulers come in 3 rectangles. 3×7, 5×15, super nice for cuttting 5″ squares and 8×24 all measurements are in inches. I also have two squares…6 and 15 inches.
Creative Grids does not allow us to put their rulers on sale ever. But we are going to give away a FQ bonus for every $12 you spend on a creative grid ruler, so if you spend $48 dollars on two rulers you get 4 FQs. We also have added a few more rulers just in case you have all 5 of my ruler or maybe you need double of some!!!
Today you have two chances to win….because I forgot to add a giveaway to yesterday’s post.
Let’s do something easy….The first comment, Did you make any of your gifts this year?…. Second comment for today’s post. …Do you consider yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced quilter? and why? Put them both in one comment and we will pick several winners to win a bunch of stuff from this post and yesterdays. You know I love to give things away!!!
Thanks for taking the time out to read and participate in our 12 Needful Things!!!
Take time to enjoy all the things…Lisa
Jace helped organize all my pins, and clips, and other stuff that gets all messed up…he was so proud to work for MiMi.
…and then it was time for stitching. A couple of weeks ago he asked if he could stitch…I said yes. Then did nothing about it…then he asked again and again…so I knew he was really interested. I asked him what he wanted to stitch…A dragon was his answer…so I found a dragon and we started stitching. I don’t make him…I do not correct him unless he asks me…I do help thread the needles!!! We are working on holding onto it by the eye…he stitches for about 15-20 min. then he’s onto something else. I am wondering how long our sessions will go. It’s funny because his Mother is left-handed, so he sometimes stitches left and sometimes right…but he is good with both! Also, a lot of the comments about your quilt shop in Jess’s post was about teaching kids…So I agree.
I did make several gifts this year. Several small quilts and added fabric with them. I say I am an intermediate. I have been quilting many years but I still want to learn new techniques.
I made 5 Christmas quilts for my family. Gave them out at Thanksgiving so they could display them for the holiday season. I think I’m an intermediate quilter most days. Then there are days I’m not so sure!
I did make a few Christmas gifts this year. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. Still so many things i want to learn to become an advanced quilter.
I made at least one quilty item for everyong on my list. Many were small quilts. I always “need” to give something truly from my heart. I consider myself an advanced quilter. I have quilted for around 50 years, and have tried to continue to learn new techniques and styles as the years progressed. By the way Jace is so handsome, and I love seeing him learning to stitch.
Love that you are working with Jace and his stitching!
I have made several gifts this year, some from the wool boxes, a quilt for my mother’s caregiver and ornaments for a gift exchange!
I consider myself an intermediate quilter, rather than advanced. If you look at my age, yes I should be advanced, but as long as I am intermediate, I will always have something to strive forward and will keep learning and improving!😊
I don’t really quilt…I’m just starting to wool aplique…so I would be considered a beginner. I had a really busy fall so didn’t have time to make anything😟.
Yes, I made a Christmas quilt that I am now binding (Luke quilted it)!
I would call myself advanced, sounds bad to say that. Been quilting for 35+ years and I feel pretty confident of my abilities. 🙂
I did not make any gifts this year. Work and life were just too crazy. I think I would consider myself an intermediate quilter. I have sewn for years but just don’t think my skill level is advanced. Love that your grandson wants to stitch! My daughter (32) has shown interest in wool appliqué. I was thrilled.
I made 3 quilts for my each of my youngest grandkids, 1 wildlife quilt for son-in-law, 3 pillows, a large& long table topper for daughter& mini wall hanging for a new so to be granddaughter. Plus whatever I can finish this week. I guess you could say I’m an advanced quilter but I think more of an immediate quilters because there’s always new things to learn or improve on. Love being a quilter!
I didn’t make any gifts this year. I have in previous years, but not this one. I think I am an intermediate quilter, I love to piece the tops but not do the actual quilting. I love learning all the new embroidery stitches on the wool quilts. I also love Olfa cutters, they are the only ones I use.
I always make a Christmas table runner for my little grandson’s teacher each year. They appreciate a handmade gift! I consider myself an intermediate quilter, but there are days when I would swear I am a beginner!!!
This has been a weird year and I just am not ready for the holidays, so I haven’t made any gifts this year. Since we won’t be gathering with family this year, maybe next year I can get some things done for gifts. I consider myself an Intermediate quilter. I’ve been quilting for over 20 years, but still learning things. I got a longarm last year, so this year, I’ve been taking some online classes to learn to quilt my tops.
I made two pillows, a small flannel quilt with minky backing, a tiny quilt for granddaughter’s Barbie, two small blankets for granddogs, lots of holiday masks, several embroidered ornaments. I think of myself as an intermediate/advanced quilter; I have been quilting since the mid-70s and get a little better each year.
Yes, I have made a ‘few’ gifts this year….not many though. I would consider myself an advanced quilter–in some respects. I enjoy a challenge when it comes to hand piecing, hand quilting, machine piecing, and appliqué. However, I would consider myself a beginner when it comes to machine quilting. I am trying new things and learning more each time I try.
I made my daughter a couple of pillow covers and sent her pillow forms. She will also get new pillow covers throughout 2021. Christmas all year!
I am an advanced quilter. I have taught kids and adults quilting. I love to see new people start quilting. I also love the challenge of making complicated quilts. You really made the complicated quilts much easier by telling us to spray the fabric with starch and hang it to dry. Thank you for that and Merry Christmas!
I did make a pottery windchime for a friend. No sewing gifts this year.
I would probably be an advanced quilter. I took tailoring classes before taking up quilting.
I made a lap quilt for my Mom this year, so she can cozy up with a book this winter. She is 91 and finds the Illinois winters a bit depressing, so I thought the bright colors in the quilt may help cheer her up.
I have been quilting for over 40 years, although I approach quilting with a “beginner’s mind”. I have found this approach creates a richer learning environment. I have a passion for learning and there is so much to learn in quilting.
I have made one gift for Christmas. I turned a skeleton panel into a doll of sorts. However, I have made several quilts this year that I have given away. This was such a weird year, it seemed appropriate to give the quilts away at the time, instead of waiting for a holiday.
I think I am an intermediate to advanced quilter, depending one what the technique is. There is always more to learn, and there are always new techniques to tackle. It seems that it is not always about skill, but about willingness to try a new skill. As you get better, you try more things, and are willing to fall flat and try again.
Jace looks very at-ease stitching his dinosaur!!! Very impressed with his ambidextrous talent!! Yes, I made many wool appliqué gifts this year… so relaxing and therapeutic for me! As far as quilting… I would consider myself an intermediate regarding piecing…. beginner tho, when it comes to actual quilting…. but I’m always learning and working at it… thank you!
I made four quilts for gifts this year. The most I have ever done. I am also making fabric ornaments for my employees & friends. I am an intermediate quilter. I love learning new things & am grateful for the best teacher ever!
I love teaching kids have for me than 40 years now, sewing and crafts that is. There little minds are so open to what you doing, they don’t know you can’t do something unless some tells them they can. I made a couple of quilts for Christmas and a couple of needle work pieces. Thank you so much for not putting the 1/2 ” on your rulers, that is so confusing. Wishing you and your family, and staff a very Merry Christmas. Also I would like to Wish everyone reading this a Merry Christmas, I know it’s been a hard and weird year. Keep sewing and stitching helps make the day seem normal.
I made 5 pilowcases for Christmas Eve gifts. And I embroidered 4 dishtowels. I did make myself a little Christmas quilt. I consider myself an Intermediate quilter since I’ve quilted for many years, but still learning. That’s the beautiful thing about quilting, always something to learn!
I have made several Christmas gifts of quilts to be given this year although I’m still busting quilting them. After Christmas, I’ll get back to working on several Primitive Gathering projects that hopefully will be ready next year. I believe I’m a solid intermediate quilter s as I have been able to follow and successfully complete any pattern I have tackled.
I made christmas tree skirts this year. One was from an extra set of fabric I had cut out when I made my own a few years ago. Life got in the way and I rediscovered it all cut and ready to sew this year!! Whoopee! I consider myself an intermediate quilter – I love the piecing part and consider myself skillful at that. What I’m missing is the “artistic” gene that real artists have to pick out fabrics and see visions of how they will look. Thank goodness for precuts!!
I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I’ve been quilting for about 14 years. But I’m not a professional by any means. The only think I’ve made for Christmas this year are ornaments. I found a pattern for a Scandinavian star that I fell in love with. I love YouTube and it was on there.
I made three projects as Christmas gifts this year. I made a wool mat that I purchased in the WI shop in September (gray scalloped mat with white flowers and gray leaves), and two quilts. My granddaughter and her boyfriend lost their home in the fires in Medford, Oregon so and she lost all the quilts I’ve ever made for her, so I made her a Harry Potter quilt and I made a quilt for my daughter-in-law. I live in Wisconsin but I am flying to Oregon for Christmas. Thanks for your give aways and all you do for your customers.
I made lots of gifts this year! Homemade vanilla extract, several of PG’s gingerbread and oh snap towels, a wool table mat and a felt & sequin wall hanging! As for quilting…a beginner. I’ve sewn some quilt tops but I’m afraid of binding!!
Merry Christmas. Yes I have made several sewn gifts. I have made a couple of quilts for sister in laws and memory pillows of my late husbands flannel shirts.
I consider myself an intermediate sewer quilter even though I have been stitching since I was nine. I feel like I am always learning . Since I just retired maybe I can work in more techniques si I can say I am an advanced stitcher.
I made wool mitten shaped ornaments for Christmas gifts this year. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. There are still so. many techniques that I need to learn and try before I would consider myself an advanced quilter.
Jace is adorable!!! I know this part of the comment section is not part of the giveaway but seriously how could you ever refuse that smile…
I was not able to stitch this year. We are considered essential and have never slowed down. We are beyond grateful because it turns out a devastating illness was lurking in my husband’s body waiting to be discovered or maybe not but it was thankfully. I have become many things and wear more hats. Unfortunately stitching gifts was not an option.
It will be next, I always knew that we all have a legacy and I really want part of mine to be what I have stitched my hand and or made by machine with lots of love and gratitude for my blessings.
I am an advanced sewist and embroiderist however new to the concept of quilting meaning seeing the designs, the colorways, the construction meaning squaring it up BUT I see so many options and possibilities abound for quilting and its many uses from practical to not…its just pretty. I am very excited to be able to learn more.
Very grateful for the doors to the quilting world that you, your designs esp wool and your shop have opened.
Hi! I gifted 2 Christmas quilts to my daughter & her husband on Thanksgiving. They host each year & Chris makes the most delicious turkey, dressing & mac n cheese! I would say I’m an intermediate quilter… who enjoys simple projects.
I consider myself an intermediate quilter even though I have been quilting for over 50 years and that is because there is always something more to learn!
I did not make any gifts for Christmas this year. I am too stingy to give any quilts at this time after losing many in a move. My.boys know they will all be theirs one day. I consider myself an advanced intermediate. I am pretty good technically and have pretty good luck with color in my scrappy quilts. Love the pics of your grandsons. They are your best gift!
I did not make any gifts this year, moving 1400 miles after living in the same state my entire life was a challenge. I buy like I make a lot of gifts 😂. Enjoyed seeing Jace stitching and sharing his meme’s passion! lucky woman you are!
Made a lot of Christmas gifts this year from wall hangings, tablerunners and mug rugs. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. Thanks so much for all you do for us quilters.
Oh, such a great day on the PG site!!! I made my youngest grandson his first Big Boy quilt for his bed, and I’m advanced but don’t like to try many new things anymore! I have your rulers and I LOVE them so much! Thank you for treating us so well!
Yes, I made a couple of flannel quilts for gifts this year. AS old as I am and since I have been quilting almost 50 years consistently I guess I am in the advanced category. Happy Holidays Lisa to you and your family.
Mary
It was fun to read about teaching kids. I have such an enjoyable time teaching new skills to my grandchildren. Best of times for sure!
I made Christmas themed face masks for my family and friends this year as part of their gifts and Christmas table napkins.
I’m really an intermediate quilter but consider myself a beginner at times because there is always so many new
Ideas and ways of doing things learn. Always exciting!
This year I MADE Christmas cars. I’ve not even sent cards for years, but this year seems a time to remember friends. Almost all gifts were stitched this year.
I made some stuffed animals for little great nieces and several totebags for work friends. January is a big month for family birthdays and working on finishing quilts for those. I love how you are teaching Jace by letting him set the pace and choosing the hand. As a lefty I was always encouraged to do my thing; qthe world is a friendlier place now for us!
I made four quilts for Christmas gifts this year. Each one special just for the loved ones to cherish.
I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I still have so many things to learn, but I have completed a few “masterpiece” things that I never thought I would ever do. Most important I am enjoying every minute of my quilting experience 🎄❤️
I only made a few gifts this year. I consider myself an intermediate quilter, I do very well but do not do some of the more complicated techniques (like Quiltworx paper piecing).
Happy Holidays. Love this time of year. Yes, I made a small appliqued basket quilt for a person in a my mini group. For my niece and nephew, I bought them the My Pillow pillows, as one of their gifts, so of course I will make a new Pillowcase for each of them.
I think I am an intermediate to advanced quilter. I took my first quilt sampler class in 1992, which was all hand done, I learned most of all that quilting is very therapeutic, since I was going through some rough times in my marriage and this kept me sane. I also learned you will make friends for life and have an abundance, wherever you go. Have been quilting ever since. Love it. Especially Applique.
My intentions were good, but I didn’t make any gifts this year. I have been a quilter for more than 25 years and I’m probably an intermediate quilter…but I tell people that I’m a beginner because I’m always beginning something new. I have a few of your rulers, the 5×15 and also the stem rulers, and love them but would be open to more.
Merry Christmas! And thank you for your giveaways. Since I am retired, I had the joy of making several small gifts this year, big and small stocking stuffers, such as zippered pouches or a paper pieced Pokémon pillow. It was fun! I consider myself more of an advanced beginner. My blocks are never quite as squared as I’d like them to be or I struggle with some of the techniques and so forth. But I love the learning!
I finished 2 quilts and an ornament for gifts this year. I think I am intermediate. I am not intimidated by and will try almost any pattern. However, I need to practice and polish some of my skills. Also, need to create my own signature twists for personalizing projects.
Yes, this year as every year, several stitched gifts. The biggest being a quilt for each one of my sister in laws…all made from stash fabric! Yay!! I would say I’m an intermediate stitcher….there are still many things that intimidate me, but I try to push myself to expand my skills.
I joyfully and thankfully made a 1st Christmas quilt for my first grandchild. I haven’t seen or held him yet due to Covid and living far apart, but I put my love into each stitch (and my hopes for the future).
I wasn’t able to see my gifts this year with COVID. I did manage to finish my BFF’s gift, your Christmas may from may moons ago. She will love it! High hopes for next year.
I made an adorable pieced dump truck quilt for my 18 month old grandson…. he loved it, as we celebrated Christmas this weekend with them ✨ I would consider myself an intermediate quilter for pieced quilts but probably only a beginner for wool appliqués, but love the creative designs! Thank you for inspiring all of us!
Such great memories with your grandson! I made several gifts this year-your HOME pattern into mini pillows for my kids and the gnome pattern into ornaments for my four grandkids. I’m an intermediate quilter. I know the concepts just need practice with cutting and finishing. Have a good Sunday!
It’s great that Jace is learning to stitch. Those skills will come in handy when he’s older and has to sew on a button! I made a quilt for my granddaughter and some ornaments for a gift exchange. I would consider myself an intermediate quilter. There are so many techniques out there that I have not attempted and would love to try. When I see quilts at quilts at quilt shows, I marvel at all the beautiful techniques and wish I was that good. Some day! But need to try first…
This year I made my two grandsons a quilt using a panel of their superhero’s. The grand girls , made them American Girl outfits. I think I would rather make quilts. I would say I’m a advanced quilter especially if I sew slow.😊
I made my friend Scott a wall hanging of some of his late dad’s ties and made his brother a pillow. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I’ve been quilting for just over 10 years but still have so much to learn.
I haven’t made anything for gifts this year except an ornament for a Christmas swap. I consider myself an intermediate quilter, although as many others have commented, have quilted for over 35 years. I consider myself more of a fabric collector. LOL……Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks Lisa for everything you and your staff have done for us this year. Just found you this year. Love your wool boxes !!!
I made a lot of my gifts this year..king size quilt with pillow cases, table topper, matching dresses for two granddaughters, a pillow, dolly blanket, doll clothes, placemats an napkins.
I consider myself an advanced quilter because I’ve been quilting for 40 years and haven’t been stumped by a pattern yet!!
I made two baby quilts as gifts. They were for a 2 year old and a newborn who will be sharing a room, second comment. I consider myself an intermediate quilter leaning towards advanced. I try and push myself every year to learn something new. This year I finally got a slot in the wool box subscription, I am more than excited to hone my wool skills.
Yes, this year I did make one of my gifts. With the loss of my job and hubby taking a pay cut, all due to COVID, we decided no gifts for each other. We have 3 adult children, 2 sons-in-law, and 7 grandchildren, so we decided to focus our budget on their Christmas gifts. But then I decided I would make my hubby an oversized throw quilt … good for TV watching, sleeping in his recliner or taking camping. I have never made him his very own quilt and I can’t wait to give it to him on Christmas morning. I plan to tell him it’s his “sit in your rocking chair in your old age” quilt! Ha!
I’ve been sewing since my late teens, so that’s 38 years. Didn’t start quilting until my 20s, piecing actually, as I don’t hand quilt. But with all the YouTube videos and online tutorials, as well as so many more updated tools, I feel like my skills have improved so much just in the last few years. My sewing is much more precise than it used to be. I feel like I should be an advanced level after all these years, but since I also feel like I am constantly honing my skills, I’ll label myself as intermediate at this time.
Thank you for your awesome tutorials and giveaways! Merry Christmas!
I love your patterns and have many over the years several to give as gifts this year —- the Holly and Ivy pillow – Peace pillow (made two for one to keep but i relented when my daughter saw it) – and the sweet stacked Christmas tree ornies then several smaller lap quilts made from stash fabrics. I’m already set with your bunnies (pillow) and Merry Christmas all set to go for 2021! Now I need to replenish my 5 wt Pearle cotton threads for the writing on them!!! I’d consider myself an intermediate advanced quilt maker and wool project quilter!!! I’ll try anything!!! I love all your goodies!!!
I cas not able to make any gifts this year – husband just out of hospital and more focus on his recovery. I DO enjoy looking at the log and FB posts fo the inspiration!
I made three Christmas quilts, although only two were gifts for my daughter. One is for me, as a reminder of the friendship between two people. But I gifted a Christmas quilt kit, if that can count! As I cut my quilt fabric, I realized I had enough to cut two kits, and gifted one to an older friend who had been locked down too long. We kept in touch on our progress as we sewed on our Christmas quilts, although we live several states apart. It gave her a spark to keep quilting and making items as Christmas gifts. I am probably advanced in piecing, appliqué, embroidery, and other techniques, but definitely intermediate as I struggle to machine quilt my own quilts. Always a challenge for me!
Yes I did make some of my gifts this year. One was a sticking for my daughter who will not be home this year due to it being this year. She needed to have a mama made stocking.
Intermediate quilter. I feel accomplished enough to do most everything that I want to do, but not everything.
I made a hand-stitched scissors case for a friend this Christmas, counted cross stitch on 32 count linen. I consider myself an intermediate-plus piecer but am weak in machine quilting.
I made 2 pincushions with your new doe pattern. Wool on green velveteen. The girls who received them loved them. Velveteen for backgrounds are lucious. Hope you could carry some one day?! I consider myself intermediate bc I have finished several of your wool quilts (lol)!!! I’ve also done some machine appliqué of which I’m most proud. My next endeavor is feathered star. I’ve started, just not finished yet.
Love your stuff & so thank you for videos & letting us take a peek into your world. Your shop is on my bucket list when COVID is under control. Merry Christmas 🎄
Yes I did make some gifts this year – a holiday quilt to hang for my daughter and her family and another quilt for my other daughter – and a few ornaments of course! I consider myself an intermediate quilter as I’m willing to dive into more challenging projects. Thank you for your needful things!
I did not make any gifts this year, it might be the first time ever! We had been dealing with a sickness. I consider myself to be and intermediate to advanced quilter. i have been quilting since 1985 but I still learn new things all the time.
My Christmas gifts are always on going through the year as I want friends and family to display or use for the holidays. I made many soup cozies in particular since we are limited on our outings this year. Everyone was making lots of soups. I also like to use for my cold ice cream bowl. I consider myself an intermediate stitcher as I continue to enjoy learning new techniques.
Yes, I made some Christmas ornaments for gifts this year. I’m a slow sewer and don’t have a great machine so I did EPP for 10 years until my hands couldn’t handle the tight holding of the pieces. I had been reading your blog and decided to try your Wool Box when you started it. I’ve never looked back. I’m an intermediate quilter because I know essentials and have completed Everlasting and Heirloom Rose. In two years when I complete Twilight Garden I will consider myself Advanced!!!
I made a present for everyone on my list this year. So helped me get through this year! I consider myself an intermediate quilter, still learning each and every project I do.
Unfortunately life happened and I did not finish anything in time for gift giving. I consider myself somewhere between intermediate and advanced. I keep learning new things such as learning wool projects for the first time and am loving it.
Yes, I made gifts for Christmas this year. I made pillowcases for the grandkids and we exchanged mug rugs in my quilt group.
I consider myself to be an intermediate quilter. When I look at various quilting patterns I see some that I consider too easy and others too difficult. I like that I can keep learning new skills.
Absolutely I made gifts! Is one of my favorite things to do. You designers make it hard to pick!! So many patterns that seem to get better and better!
An intermediate. Though I’ve been sewing more than sixty years I feel I always have something to learn and love a challenge.
I made 3 table runners, a lap quilt, and 3 cross stitch ornaments for gifts this year. I consider myself an advanced piecer, between intermediate and expert. I have been piecing quilts since 1993, but have only been machine and hand quilting my own quilts the last few years. I enjoy piecing simpler patterns and enjoy hand quilting more than machine quilting, but need more practice at both.
Jace is really growing up. I know you are happy that he is showing an interest in your craft.
I really enjoy your creations, your blog and tutorials. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Gayle in Tennessee
I consider myself an advanced quilter as I have been quilting since 1976. I quilt daily with machine and by hand. Made 3 Packer tree skirts, 2 sets of flannel hand warmers and long table runner for gifts thus year.
Yes!! I made the Three Gnome Pillow! Love it! Plan to keep going and make the rest as gifts for next year!
I consider myself an intermediate to advanced quilter. I have been sewing forever and quilting for over 40 years. I am up for any challenge with piecing and have tried many styles. I am newer to appliqué wool quilting and live it! I have 3 in process and am getting more consistent. I have not tried EPP yet. I free motion quilt on my domestic machine and when I can on the longarm at the local quilt shop. I am working on mastering ruler work and more detailed fill and designs. Hopefully I will be gifted Linda’s rulers for Christmas. I have learned so much from you and upped my skill. Thank you!
I did make a variety of quilting items this year. A full size mix of applique and pieced quilt for my parents and I am so happy to give them this quilt. I consider myself an intermediate quilter and have been doing it off and on most of my adult life as I was inspired as a child. This year my skills sharpened as I have tried new techniques and challenged myself. I can’t wait to see what 2021 brings.
Yes, I made a table mat and I always make ornaments for special people as Christmas gifts ( all wool applique since I am still struggling with the sewing machine). I am not a quilter yet but I am a tool geek so I may have to study your grid and ruler tools. I’m glad you are working with Jace. If he truly is ambidextrous, that will make him more powerful ( and it says a lot about how cool his brain is wired!) once he figures it out. I am almost ambidextrous which sometimes confuses me but it comes in handy. Thank you for making life more enjoyable for us during this crazy time.
Yes I did make tree skirt, and 5 barn quilt!! I feel like I’m close to experienced quilter lots of classes, working in quilt shop, retreats, & teaching lots of classes! Olfa blades & cutter are the best!!!
I did not make any gifts this year. I was too busy making ugly sweater ornaments for my selfish self!!!!!!!!! I con sider myself a long, long time beginner. I have taken a few lessons using cottons, but none with wools. Some times my items work out okay, and sometimes they don’t!!!!!!!!!
I made a lot of gifts this Christmas….ornaments for everyone and a wool mat for my daughter.
I think I am an intermediate quilter….I do it for the fun of it and can let little mistakes slide!
No I do not make anything for gifts… I am a beginner, and try to be perfect ( I know it’s a losing situation). With that being said, I can not make myself happy with my work, so there is no way I would give something I made as a gift. Lol
First, yes I did make 1 gift for Christmas-mug rugs for my sister. She begged. Love her! Second, I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I’ve been piecing for 15 years and with more time, would like to expand my skills.
I made several gifts this year just not as many as previous years due to lots of family issues with deaths and illnesses. I would classify myself as an intermediate to advanced quilter.
1yes i made 3 gifts this year. I consider myself still a beginner quilter because i do about 90% wool applique but i do have to put the quilts together I’m just slow and careful which is stressful for me! Lol. Some day when i can retire and work on it daily i’ll get better!!
Hi. I did not make any Christmas gifts this year but I am working on quilt tops for my 6 grandson. 3 done, 3 to go. I consider myself a beginner quilter.
Yes, my Mom is getting some placemats from me and for my co-workers at the quilt shop I work at in Phoenix, i am making a German bell for each of them. i consider myself to be an advanced quilter and love to make quilt blocks with LOTS of tiny pieces!
I made a couple of small appliqué gifts to give friends. I am an absolute beginner at quilting, and the why is because I am just learning how to use a rotary cutter! I always cut into the ruler and get frustrated.
I pieced and quilted a black and white quilt for my daughter, made some folded stars and some ornaments . I would call myself an intermediate quilter. Love you shop and all that you do
First, stitching with grandsons is the best! Mine is 8 years old and he is so interested in everything I do. I taught him how to knot the thread and he has done it for his mom, my daughter! I made PJ bottoms, pillowcases, gift bags out of old Christmas fabric. One day talking to my grandson he asked what I was doing. When I said sewing, he said since you like quilting so much I bet it is some quilt! I would consider myself an intermediate. quilter. I like challenges and always strive for perfection…that’s a tough one.
I love to make gifts, but unfortunately I don’t have a finish for this year, but daughters birthday is January so it can be a birthday gift. Interestingly enough she is not big on crafts or sewing, but she took one look at Lisa’s Autumn In The Outer Banks sunflower pattern and went crazy. She wants a teal background so I need to call the shop and ask which teal they think would go with sunflowers, suggestions Lisa? When she finally sees something she likes I jump on it as she is a picky little lady.
I would consider myself to be a strong intermediate quilter. I say this as my one Waterloo is the actual quilting. I’ve done a little machine quilting, but would rather piece, appliqué, punch needle, or rug hook.
BTW I live my Itty Bits rulers, 6 and 5”. Perfect for precision piecing, and sold my sewing friends on them too! Now I need to expand my collection.
This year I actually finished four small tree quilts I pieced last year, but had yet to hand quilt. I also made some wool applique presents for both my friends and sisters. It has been easier to do that sort of thing since the pandemic has us staying home. I am an intermediate quilter, even though I have been quilting since the day of templates and a handy tool that you used to mark a quarter inch on your traced piece, then hand stitched blocks together. I love my Juki that I bought from PG years ago, so now I enjoy machine piecing, of course using Aurifil thread (Lisa you have the BEST ideas that you share!) Jace is such a handsome little man. He really concentrates on his stitiching.
I did make some gifts this year but none of them quilts. Maybe next year I will be better at that. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. There is always something new to learn…….Like keeping our blades sharp.
Sadly the number of gifts we give out has decreased with loved ones passing. This was the 1st year I ordered gifts online but not sure when we’ll get to distribute. While making masks I did cut out a quilt for a niece but that’s all the further it went. After the few Christmas decorations that were brought out are put away I plan/hope to get busy sewing it, a new baby quilt & a married niece asked for a quilt for her husband in the Army. It may be a snowy winter for us this year so I shouldn’t have any distractions. I would say I classify myself as a strong beginner moving into a weak intermediate. Wishing you, Lisa, your family, staff & PG followers a Blessed Holiday & even more a Blessed 2021.
I made sugar scrub to give my girls. Hands get so dry this time of year! It includes Vitamin E oil and is scented with Bermagot
I think I am an intermediate quilter. I can do a lot of things reasonably well, but I still have so much room to improve on even such basic things as a reliably accurate 1/4″ seam
Sweet that Jace wants to learn and is trying.
I’ve made several gifts this year for my 4 kids and their families, from advent calendars, pretty tea towels with prairie points, wall hanging quilted panels with lights, and a cowboy doll from a panel. If time permits, may make something else this week!
I consider myself intermediate but sometimes advanced! I’ve been sewing by hand since I was 6, later learned on my Mom’s sewing machine in 8th grade. Sewed curtains and drapes, most of my clothing, tailored a couple of suits, and then sewed all the name tags and stripes achieved for my Air Force husband’s uniforms! No one in my family made quilts. It wasn’t until 21 years ago that I heard about and took a beginner quilting class from a local quilt shop. I was hooked! Rarely do I do any other kind of sewing now except sometimes one of my kids still bring me something to mend! None of them have shown much interest in learning how to sew or quilt!
I did not make any of my Christmas gifts this year….too busy at work! I consider myself a beginner quilter but I am determined to learn correctly! I’m very thankful for the guidance I receive from more skilled quilters!!!
I made two gnome quilts, one for each of my grand- daughters. And I made six gnomes for myself and friends. Guess it’s a gnome Christmas. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I’ve made quilts and I always learn with each one.
I made most of my Christmas gifts this year. I had the time since I didn’t get out much. I feel like I am somewhere between intermediate and advanced quilter. I find that there are still things to learn.
I did not make any gifts this year. I am a health care worker and battling to keep my patients,my staff and myself safe and healthy leaves me very pooped at the end of the day. A few cookie plates and virtual hugs are the best I can do this year. I consider myself an advanced quilter – been doing it for 30 years and there are very few quilty things I havent tried -. I might not be good at everything but i love a new technique and a challenge. I am very excited to see rug hooking may be on your menu in 2021. I’ve done a little but would love to get into it with a pattern I love – and I KNOW that would be any thing from you, Lisa!!! Merry Christmas!
Hello, I made about 80% of my gifts. I started early. There were by Annie bags, bench pillows, stuffed animals, and reading pillows. But most of all there were primative gathering pillows, candle matts, and a quilt. I started for next year with the be Merry wall hanging. Goal is to make a few of them.
My skill level. Depends on the day, I took a virtual class on pressor feet and there is going to be a big learning curve, I try to work in software with machine embroidery and after about 1 hr I’m on a primative gathering hand stitching item. It seams to relax me. Machine piecing and machine applique is a breeze, but forget paper piecing, that I’m a below beginner. I have problems with orienting anything!
I made a set of placemats and a Christmas stocking (from a vintage quilt and vintage trims). I was sidelined by a strained rotator cuff, so I didn’t get to make as many gifts as I hoped. I consider myself an intermediate for most quilting, and a beginner for the techniques, designs that I haven’t yet tried or become proficient.
I made most of my gifts, a table topper and two pillows! Also made ornaments to attach as gift tags!!
As to skill level, I’m a fairly advanced quilter but early in my journey of wool appliqué.
Merry Christmas!!🎄
I did make gifts this year. First I was addicted to fall items so made mats & runners and gave them to friends. I also “gifted” myself a long pillow with 5 pumpkins for on our fireplace & love it. These were all wool appliqué. For Xmas I made several of the Like father, like son pillows to give as gifts. I also made my mom, who loves Cardinals, a set of 2 pillows quilted with Cardinals and a beautiful Cardinal mat which I made into a wall hanging. She loved everything. Right now I am quickly stitching gnome pillow & making gnome gift tag/ornaments using free pattern from PG Christmas sale.
I guess I would say I am an intermediate stitcher. I have always been sewing quilts or making baby gifts but now addicted to wool appliqué. It is just so relaxing & a stress reliever. Thank you PG for all the great patterns & kits.
I made a wall quilt for our home for Christmas. I needed bright colors on one wall because I’m not into much decorating this year. I would consider myself an advanced quilter but always open to learning new techniques.
Merry Christmas yes I make table toppers that can be used on both sides.one side Christmas and the other birthday fabric so it can be used more then once during the year. I’m going to say intermediate but I do love a challenge and I have been sewing since I was 9. I love to sew ,do wool projects and knit. ❤️
I made many pouches for gifts to carry charge cords for trips, also table runners and mug rugs. I’ve been quilting for 30 yrs so I guess I’m advanced. I also go into my quilt storage closet and give quilts away. Need to start sharing, more.
I made pillow cases to put the kids gifts in this year but that’s about it. I’ve taught and worked in a shop for about 20 years..I’ve since retired…and I’ve also won at quite a few shows so maybe I’d say advanced. But it’s all in the eye of the beholder and what you like!!
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I made most of my gifts this year, including gift tag ornaments!
I’m a pretty OK quilter, but early in my wool appliqué career!!
I made a few quilts this Christmas to gift. I’ve been quilting about 33 years but I’m always learning something new. Love that your grandson is stitching. I remember my grandmother writing my name on a piece of muslin, hooping it and showing me how to cover it with colorful thread. Great memories.
Yes I made quilts for both of my kids! Plus homemade goodies if that counts too. I’m probably somewhere between intermediate and advanced in my quilts skills. Still have a couple of quilts to try before I consider myself advanced. Thanks for doing these fun giveaways!
I consider myself an intermediate quilter. Although I have been quilting since the 80’s and even owned a quilt shop, there is always more and more to learn. I love this art form–never tire of the challenges.
I did make most of my gifts this year. Table runners, bags, pouches, pin cushions, ornaments and wall hangings.
I would consider myself an intermediate quilter. Why? I can cut accurately, sew a 1/4″ seam and match my points (i like accuracy)! I can follow a pattern but I’m also able to adapt and make changes to suit my style. I’ve tried a variety of techniques, patterns and sew- a-longs. (My favorites are tiny things!)
I made a baseball themed quilt for 17 year grandson. It is quilted with an all over meander that has baseballs in it. I am so excited to see his reaction.
I am an intermediate machine sewist, my precision piecing needs improvement. The starching tip on one of Lisa’s videos has helped. As for my hand stitching, I would consider myself advanced. I truly enjoy all type of handwork and it has been my stress relief this year!
Good for Jace!! Sewing anything is a great hobby and can certainly be a stress reliever! I taught classes for many years and feel I am probably an advanced quilter. I do a lot of cotton appliqué and really enjoy it. Wool appliqué quilts and projects are my love. They are great to just get lost in!! I use the Olfa cutters only also. They are awesome and I too love the endurance blade. Amazed at how long they last. No projects for Christmas this year–had several on going projects to concentrate on. We will not even be with family this Christmas-but we will rejoice in our Saviour’s birth. Have a blessed Christmas!!
I think I am a beginning intermediate. I have been learning since I retired from teaching 3 years ago but everyday I learn little tips that make my quilts more accurate.
DAY 5 NEEDFUL THINGS– Endurance Blades: 20%
What I mean by MY rulers is…these are MY rulers. I designed them…they are still Creative Grid rulers but they have some differences from the normal CG rulers…they have not one solid line…everything is dashed. They have 1/8, 3/8, 5/8, and 7/8″ markings on them… Last, they do not have 1/2″ added to them…my ruler is 8″x 24″. Not 8 1/2″ x 24 1/2″ This has screwed me up more times than I would like to admit…
379 responses to “12 Days of Needful Things…Day 5”
I did make several gifts this year. Several small quilts and added fabric with them. I say I am an intermediate. I have been quilting many years but I still want to learn new techniques.
I made 5 Christmas quilts for my family. Gave them out at Thanksgiving so they could display them for the holiday season. I think I’m an intermediate quilter most days. Then there are days I’m not so sure!
I did make a few Christmas gifts this year. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. Still so many things i want to learn to become an advanced quilter.
I made at least one quilty item for everyong on my list. Many were small quilts. I always “need” to give something truly from my heart. I consider myself an advanced quilter. I have quilted for around 50 years, and have tried to continue to learn new techniques and styles as the years progressed. By the way Jace is so handsome, and I love seeing him learning to stitch.
Love that you are working with Jace and his stitching!
I have made several gifts this year, some from the wool boxes, a quilt for my mother’s caregiver and ornaments for a gift exchange!
I consider myself an intermediate quilter, rather than advanced. If you look at my age, yes I should be advanced, but as long as I am intermediate, I will always have something to strive forward and will keep learning and improving!😊
I don’t really quilt…I’m just starting to wool aplique…so I would be considered a beginner. I had a really busy fall so didn’t have time to make anything😟.
Yes, I made a Christmas quilt that I am now binding (Luke quilted it)!
I would call myself advanced, sounds bad to say that. Been quilting for 35+ years and I feel pretty confident of my abilities. 🙂
I did not make any gifts this year. Work and life were just too crazy. I think I would consider myself an intermediate quilter. I have sewn for years but just don’t think my skill level is advanced. Love that your grandson wants to stitch! My daughter (32) has shown interest in wool appliqué. I was thrilled.
I made 3 quilts for my each of my youngest grandkids, 1 wildlife quilt for son-in-law, 3 pillows, a large& long table topper for daughter& mini wall hanging for a new so to be granddaughter. Plus whatever I can finish this week. I guess you could say I’m an advanced quilter but I think more of an immediate quilters because there’s always new things to learn or improve on. Love being a quilter!
Oops – spell check-soon to be granddaughter.
I didn’t make any gifts this year. I have in previous years, but not this one. I think I am an intermediate quilter, I love to piece the tops but not do the actual quilting. I love learning all the new embroidery stitches on the wool quilts. I also love Olfa cutters, they are the only ones I use.
I always make a Christmas table runner for my little grandson’s teacher each year. They appreciate a handmade gift! I consider myself an intermediate quilter, but there are days when I would swear I am a beginner!!!
This has been a weird year and I just am not ready for the holidays, so I haven’t made any gifts this year. Since we won’t be gathering with family this year, maybe next year I can get some things done for gifts. I consider myself an Intermediate quilter. I’ve been quilting for over 20 years, but still learning things. I got a longarm last year, so this year, I’ve been taking some online classes to learn to quilt my tops.
I made two pillows, a small flannel quilt with minky backing, a tiny quilt for granddaughter’s Barbie, two small blankets for granddogs, lots of holiday masks, several embroidered ornaments. I think of myself as an intermediate/advanced quilter; I have been quilting since the mid-70s and get a little better each year.
Yes, I have made a ‘few’ gifts this year….not many though. I would consider myself an advanced quilter–in some respects. I enjoy a challenge when it comes to hand piecing, hand quilting, machine piecing, and appliqué. However, I would consider myself a beginner when it comes to machine quilting. I am trying new things and learning more each time I try.
I made my daughter a couple of pillow covers and sent her pillow forms. She will also get new pillow covers throughout 2021. Christmas all year!
I am an advanced quilter. I have taught kids and adults quilting. I love to see new people start quilting. I also love the challenge of making complicated quilts. You really made the complicated quilts much easier by telling us to spray the fabric with starch and hang it to dry. Thank you for that and Merry Christmas!
I did make a pottery windchime for a friend. No sewing gifts this year.
I would probably be an advanced quilter. I took tailoring classes before taking up quilting.
I made a lap quilt for my Mom this year, so she can cozy up with a book this winter. She is 91 and finds the Illinois winters a bit depressing, so I thought the bright colors in the quilt may help cheer her up.
I have been quilting for over 40 years, although I approach quilting with a “beginner’s mind”. I have found this approach creates a richer learning environment. I have a passion for learning and there is so much to learn in quilting.
I have made one gift for Christmas. I turned a skeleton panel into a doll of sorts. However, I have made several quilts this year that I have given away. This was such a weird year, it seemed appropriate to give the quilts away at the time, instead of waiting for a holiday.
I think I am an intermediate to advanced quilter, depending one what the technique is. There is always more to learn, and there are always new techniques to tackle. It seems that it is not always about skill, but about willingness to try a new skill. As you get better, you try more things, and are willing to fall flat and try again.
Jace looks very at-ease stitching his dinosaur!!! Very impressed with his ambidextrous talent!! Yes, I made many wool appliqué gifts this year… so relaxing and therapeutic for me! As far as quilting… I would consider myself an intermediate regarding piecing…. beginner tho, when it comes to actual quilting…. but I’m always learning and working at it… thank you!
I made four quilts for gifts this year. The most I have ever done. I am also making fabric ornaments for my employees & friends. I am an intermediate quilter. I love learning new things & am grateful for the best teacher ever!
I love teaching kids have for me than 40 years now, sewing and crafts that is. There little minds are so open to what you doing, they don’t know you can’t do something unless some tells them they can. I made a couple of quilts for Christmas and a couple of needle work pieces. Thank you so much for not putting the 1/2 ” on your rulers, that is so confusing. Wishing you and your family, and staff a very Merry Christmas. Also I would like to Wish everyone reading this a Merry Christmas, I know it’s been a hard and weird year. Keep sewing and stitching helps make the day seem normal.
I made 5 pilowcases for Christmas Eve gifts. And I embroidered 4 dishtowels. I did make myself a little Christmas quilt. I consider myself an Intermediate quilter since I’ve quilted for many years, but still learning. That’s the beautiful thing about quilting, always something to learn!
I have made several Christmas gifts of quilts to be given this year although I’m still busting quilting them. After Christmas, I’ll get back to working on several Primitive Gathering projects that hopefully will be ready next year. I believe I’m a solid intermediate quilter s as I have been able to follow and successfully complete any pattern I have tackled.
I made christmas tree skirts this year. One was from an extra set of fabric I had cut out when I made my own a few years ago. Life got in the way and I rediscovered it all cut and ready to sew this year!! Whoopee! I consider myself an intermediate quilter – I love the piecing part and consider myself skillful at that. What I’m missing is the “artistic” gene that real artists have to pick out fabrics and see visions of how they will look. Thank goodness for precuts!!
I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I’ve been quilting for about 14 years. But I’m not a professional by any means. The only think I’ve made for Christmas this year are ornaments. I found a pattern for a Scandinavian star that I fell in love with. I love YouTube and it was on there.
I made three projects as Christmas gifts this year. I made a wool mat that I purchased in the WI shop in September (gray scalloped mat with white flowers and gray leaves), and two quilts. My granddaughter and her boyfriend lost their home in the fires in Medford, Oregon so and she lost all the quilts I’ve ever made for her, so I made her a Harry Potter quilt and I made a quilt for my daughter-in-law. I live in Wisconsin but I am flying to Oregon for Christmas. Thanks for your give aways and all you do for your customers.
I have sewed many 1-hour baskets, towel cowls, and 3 big twin quilts, table runners, Minky scarves, & pillow cases!!!
I made lots of gifts this year! Homemade vanilla extract, several of PG’s gingerbread and oh snap towels, a wool table mat and a felt & sequin wall hanging! As for quilting…a beginner. I’ve sewn some quilt tops but I’m afraid of binding!!
Merry Christmas. Yes I have made several sewn gifts. I have made a couple of quilts for sister in laws and memory pillows of my late husbands flannel shirts.
I consider myself an intermediate sewer quilter even though I have been stitching since I was nine. I feel like I am always learning . Since I just retired maybe I can work in more techniques si I can say I am an advanced stitcher.
I made wool mitten shaped ornaments for Christmas gifts this year. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. There are still so. many techniques that I need to learn and try before I would consider myself an advanced quilter.
Jace is adorable!!! I know this part of the comment section is not part of the giveaway but seriously how could you ever refuse that smile…
I was not able to stitch this year. We are considered essential and have never slowed down. We are beyond grateful because it turns out a devastating illness was lurking in my husband’s body waiting to be discovered or maybe not but it was thankfully. I have become many things and wear more hats. Unfortunately stitching gifts was not an option.
It will be next, I always knew that we all have a legacy and I really want part of mine to be what I have stitched my hand and or made by machine with lots of love and gratitude for my blessings.
I am an advanced sewist and embroiderist however new to the concept of quilting meaning seeing the designs, the colorways, the construction meaning squaring it up BUT I see so many options and possibilities abound for quilting and its many uses from practical to not…its just pretty. I am very excited to be able to learn more.
Very grateful for the doors to the quilting world that you, your designs esp wool and your shop have opened.
Hi! I gifted 2 Christmas quilts to my daughter & her husband on Thanksgiving. They host each year & Chris makes the most delicious turkey, dressing & mac n cheese! I would say I’m an intermediate quilter… who enjoys simple projects.
I consider myself an intermediate quilter even though I have been quilting for over 50 years and that is because there is always something more to learn!
I did not make any gifts for Christmas this year. I am too stingy to give any quilts at this time after losing many in a move. My.boys know they will all be theirs one day. I consider myself an advanced intermediate. I am pretty good technically and have pretty good luck with color in my scrappy quilts. Love the pics of your grandsons. They are your best gift!
I did not make any gifts this year, moving 1400 miles after living in the same state my entire life was a challenge. I buy like I make a lot of gifts 😂. Enjoyed seeing Jace stitching and sharing his meme’s passion! lucky woman you are!
Made a lot of Christmas gifts this year from wall hangings, tablerunners and mug rugs. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. Thanks so much for all you do for us quilters.
Oh, such a great day on the PG site!!! I made my youngest grandson his first Big Boy quilt for his bed, and I’m advanced but don’t like to try many new things anymore! I have your rulers and I LOVE them so much! Thank you for treating us so well!
Yes, I made a couple of flannel quilts for gifts this year. AS old as I am and since I have been quilting almost 50 years consistently I guess I am in the advanced category. Happy Holidays Lisa to you and your family.
Mary
It was fun to read about teaching kids. I have such an enjoyable time teaching new skills to my grandchildren. Best of times for sure!
I made Christmas themed face masks for my family and friends this year as part of their gifts and Christmas table napkins.
I’m really an intermediate quilter but consider myself a beginner at times because there is always so many new
Ideas and ways of doing things learn. Always exciting!
This year I MADE Christmas cars. I’ve not even sent cards for years, but this year seems a time to remember friends. Almost all gifts were stitched this year.
I made some stuffed animals for little great nieces and several totebags for work friends. January is a big month for family birthdays and working on finishing quilts for those. I love how you are teaching Jace by letting him set the pace and choosing the hand. As a lefty I was always encouraged to do my thing; qthe world is a friendlier place now for us!
I made four quilts for Christmas gifts this year. Each one special just for the loved ones to cherish.
I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I still have so many things to learn, but I have completed a few “masterpiece” things that I never thought I would ever do. Most important I am enjoying every minute of my quilting experience 🎄❤️
I only made a few gifts this year. I consider myself an intermediate quilter, I do very well but do not do some of the more complicated techniques (like Quiltworx paper piecing).
I made a minky back throw.
Happy Holidays. Love this time of year. Yes, I made a small appliqued basket quilt for a person in a my mini group. For my niece and nephew, I bought them the My Pillow pillows, as one of their gifts, so of course I will make a new Pillowcase for each of them.
I think I am an intermediate to advanced quilter. I took my first quilt sampler class in 1992, which was all hand done, I learned most of all that quilting is very therapeutic, since I was going through some rough times in my marriage and this kept me sane. I also learned you will make friends for life and have an abundance, wherever you go. Have been quilting ever since. Love it. Especially Applique.
My intentions were good, but I didn’t make any gifts this year. I have been a quilter for more than 25 years and I’m probably an intermediate quilter…but I tell people that I’m a beginner because I’m always beginning something new. I have a few of your rulers, the 5×15 and also the stem rulers, and love them but would be open to more.
Merry Christmas! And thank you for your giveaways. Since I am retired, I had the joy of making several small gifts this year, big and small stocking stuffers, such as zippered pouches or a paper pieced Pokémon pillow. It was fun! I consider myself more of an advanced beginner. My blocks are never quite as squared as I’d like them to be or I struggle with some of the techniques and so forth. But I love the learning!
I finished 2 quilts and an ornament for gifts this year. I think I am intermediate. I am not intimidated by and will try almost any pattern. However, I need to practice and polish some of my skills. Also, need to create my own signature twists for personalizing projects.
Yes, this year as every year, several stitched gifts. The biggest being a quilt for each one of my sister in laws…all made from stash fabric! Yay!! I would say I’m an intermediate stitcher….there are still many things that intimidate me, but I try to push myself to expand my skills.
I joyfully and thankfully made a 1st Christmas quilt for my first grandchild. I haven’t seen or held him yet due to Covid and living far apart, but I put my love into each stitch (and my hopes for the future).
I wasn’t able to see my gifts this year with COVID. I did manage to finish my BFF’s gift, your Christmas may from may moons ago. She will love it! High hopes for next year.
Sew! Autocorrect!! Ugh!
Intermediate, because I try new things and basic patterns are so boring.
I made an adorable pieced dump truck quilt for my 18 month old grandson…. he loved it, as we celebrated Christmas this weekend with them ✨ I would consider myself an intermediate quilter for pieced quilts but probably only a beginner for wool appliqués, but love the creative designs! Thank you for inspiring all of us!
Such great memories with your grandson! I made several gifts this year-your HOME pattern into mini pillows for my kids and the gnome pattern into ornaments for my four grandkids. I’m an intermediate quilter. I know the concepts just need practice with cutting and finishing. Have a good Sunday!
It’s great that Jace is learning to stitch. Those skills will come in handy when he’s older and has to sew on a button! I made a quilt for my granddaughter and some ornaments for a gift exchange. I would consider myself an intermediate quilter. There are so many techniques out there that I have not attempted and would love to try. When I see quilts at quilts at quilt shows, I marvel at all the beautiful techniques and wish I was that good. Some day! But need to try first…
This year I made my two grandsons a quilt using a panel of their superhero’s. The grand girls , made them American Girl outfits. I think I would rather make quilts. I would say I’m a advanced quilter especially if I sew slow.😊
No, and intermediate, because I still shy away from the more intercut works. Love em but shy away.
I made my friend Scott a wall hanging of some of his late dad’s ties and made his brother a pillow. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I’ve been quilting for just over 10 years but still have so much to learn.
I haven’t made anything for gifts this year except an ornament for a Christmas swap. I consider myself an intermediate quilter, although as many others have commented, have quilted for over 35 years. I consider myself more of a fabric collector. LOL……Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks Lisa for everything you and your staff have done for us this year. Just found you this year. Love your wool boxes !!!
I made a lot of my gifts this year..king size quilt with pillow cases, table topper, matching dresses for two granddaughters, a pillow, dolly blanket, doll clothes, placemats an napkins.
I consider myself an advanced quilter because I’ve been quilting for 40 years and haven’t been stumped by a pattern yet!!
I made two baby quilts as gifts. They were for a 2 year old and a newborn who will be sharing a room, second comment. I consider myself an intermediate quilter leaning towards advanced. I try and push myself every year to learn something new. This year I finally got a slot in the wool box subscription, I am more than excited to hone my wool skills.
Yes, this year I did make one of my gifts. With the loss of my job and hubby taking a pay cut, all due to COVID, we decided no gifts for each other. We have 3 adult children, 2 sons-in-law, and 7 grandchildren, so we decided to focus our budget on their Christmas gifts. But then I decided I would make my hubby an oversized throw quilt … good for TV watching, sleeping in his recliner or taking camping. I have never made him his very own quilt and I can’t wait to give it to him on Christmas morning. I plan to tell him it’s his “sit in your rocking chair in your old age” quilt! Ha!
I’ve been sewing since my late teens, so that’s 38 years. Didn’t start quilting until my 20s, piecing actually, as I don’t hand quilt. But with all the YouTube videos and online tutorials, as well as so many more updated tools, I feel like my skills have improved so much just in the last few years. My sewing is much more precise than it used to be. I feel like I should be an advanced level after all these years, but since I also feel like I am constantly honing my skills, I’ll label myself as intermediate at this time.
Thank you for your awesome tutorials and giveaways! Merry Christmas!
I am in the middle of working on handmade gifts for this year.
I love your patterns and have many over the years several to give as gifts this year —- the Holly and Ivy pillow – Peace pillow (made two for one to keep but i relented when my daughter saw it) – and the sweet stacked Christmas tree ornies then several smaller lap quilts made from stash fabrics. I’m already set with your bunnies (pillow) and Merry Christmas all set to go for 2021! Now I need to replenish my 5 wt Pearle cotton threads for the writing on them!!! I’d consider myself an intermediate advanced quilt maker and wool project quilter!!! I’ll try anything!!! I love all your goodies!!!
I think I am probably nearing expert, but I am continuing to learn more. I have many techniques under my belt but Definitely can always learn more
I cas not able to make any gifts this year – husband just out of hospital and more focus on his recovery. I DO enjoy looking at the log and FB posts fo the inspiration!
I made three Christmas quilts, although only two were gifts for my daughter. One is for me, as a reminder of the friendship between two people. But I gifted a Christmas quilt kit, if that can count! As I cut my quilt fabric, I realized I had enough to cut two kits, and gifted one to an older friend who had been locked down too long. We kept in touch on our progress as we sewed on our Christmas quilts, although we live several states apart. It gave her a spark to keep quilting and making items as Christmas gifts. I am probably advanced in piecing, appliqué, embroidery, and other techniques, but definitely intermediate as I struggle to machine quilt my own quilts. Always a challenge for me!
I am a beginner, but have collected quite a few projects and Woolbox kits to keep me busy this next year!
I made most of my gifts this year…2 quilts, 4 pillows, 3 aprons, and a table runner so far. And there are still a few under the needle!
I would consider myself to be an advanced level quilter, but I still learn something new every day!!!
Yes I did make some of my gifts this year. One was a sticking for my daughter who will not be home this year due to it being this year. She needed to have a mama made stocking.
Intermediate quilter. I feel accomplished enough to do most everything that I want to do, but not everything.
I made a hand-stitched scissors case for a friend this Christmas, counted cross stitch on 32 count linen. I consider myself an intermediate-plus piecer but am weak in machine quilting.
I made 2 pincushions with your new doe pattern. Wool on green velveteen. The girls who received them loved them. Velveteen for backgrounds are lucious. Hope you could carry some one day?! I consider myself intermediate bc I have finished several of your wool quilts (lol)!!! I’ve also done some machine appliqué of which I’m most proud. My next endeavor is feathered star. I’ve started, just not finished yet.
Love your stuff & so thank you for videos & letting us take a peek into your world. Your shop is on my bucket list when COVID is under control. Merry Christmas 🎄
Yes I did make some gifts this year – a holiday quilt to hang for my daughter and her family and another quilt for my other daughter – and a few ornaments of course! I consider myself an intermediate quilter as I’m willing to dive into more challenging projects. Thank you for your needful things!
I did not make any gifts this year, it might be the first time ever! We had been dealing with a sickness. I consider myself to be and intermediate to advanced quilter. i have been quilting since 1985 but I still learn new things all the time.
My Christmas gifts are always on going through the year as I want friends and family to display or use for the holidays. I made many soup cozies in particular since we are limited on our outings this year. Everyone was making lots of soups. I also like to use for my cold ice cream bowl. I consider myself an intermediate stitcher as I continue to enjoy learning new techniques.
Yes, I made some Christmas ornaments for gifts this year. I’m a slow sewer and don’t have a great machine so I did EPP for 10 years until my hands couldn’t handle the tight holding of the pieces. I had been reading your blog and decided to try your Wool Box when you started it. I’ve never looked back. I’m an intermediate quilter because I know essentials and have completed Everlasting and Heirloom Rose. In two years when I complete Twilight Garden I will consider myself Advanced!!!
I made a present for everyone on my list this year. So helped me get through this year! I consider myself an intermediate quilter, still learning each and every project I do.
Unfortunately life happened and I did not finish anything in time for gift giving. I consider myself somewhere between intermediate and advanced. I keep learning new things such as learning wool projects for the first time and am loving it.
Yes, I made gifts for Christmas this year. I made pillowcases for the grandkids and we exchanged mug rugs in my quilt group.
I consider myself to be an intermediate quilter. When I look at various quilting patterns I see some that I consider too easy and others too difficult. I like that I can keep learning new skills.
Absolutely I made gifts! Is one of my favorite things to do. You designers make it hard to pick!! So many patterns that seem to get better and better!
An intermediate. Though I’ve been sewing more than sixty years I feel I always have something to learn and love a challenge.
I made 3 table runners, a lap quilt, and 3 cross stitch ornaments for gifts this year. I consider myself an advanced piecer, between intermediate and expert. I have been piecing quilts since 1993, but have only been machine and hand quilting my own quilts the last few years. I enjoy piecing simpler patterns and enjoy hand quilting more than machine quilting, but need more practice at both.
Jace is really growing up. I know you are happy that he is showing an interest in your craft.
I really enjoy your creations, your blog and tutorials. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Gayle in Tennessee
I consider myself an advanced quilter as I have been quilting since 1976. I quilt daily with machine and by hand. Made 3 Packer tree skirts, 2 sets of flannel hand warmers and long table runner for gifts thus year.
Yes!! I made the Three Gnome Pillow! Love it! Plan to keep going and make the rest as gifts for next year!
I consider myself an intermediate to advanced quilter. I have been sewing forever and quilting for over 40 years. I am up for any challenge with piecing and have tried many styles. I am newer to appliqué wool quilting and live it! I have 3 in process and am getting more consistent. I have not tried EPP yet. I free motion quilt on my domestic machine and when I can on the longarm at the local quilt shop. I am working on mastering ruler work and more detailed fill and designs. Hopefully I will be gifted Linda’s rulers for Christmas. I have learned so much from you and upped my skill. Thank you!
I did make a variety of quilting items this year. A full size mix of applique and pieced quilt for my parents and I am so happy to give them this quilt. I consider myself an intermediate quilter and have been doing it off and on most of my adult life as I was inspired as a child. This year my skills sharpened as I have tried new techniques and challenged myself. I can’t wait to see what 2021 brings.
Yes, I made a table mat and I always make ornaments for special people as Christmas gifts ( all wool applique since I am still struggling with the sewing machine). I am not a quilter yet but I am a tool geek so I may have to study your grid and ruler tools. I’m glad you are working with Jace. If he truly is ambidextrous, that will make him more powerful ( and it says a lot about how cool his brain is wired!) once he figures it out. I am almost ambidextrous which sometimes confuses me but it comes in handy. Thank you for making life more enjoyable for us during this crazy time.
Yes I did make tree skirt, and 5 barn quilt!! I feel like I’m close to experienced quilter lots of classes, working in quilt shop, retreats, & teaching lots of classes! Olfa blades & cutter are the best!!!
I did not make any gifts this year. I was too busy making ugly sweater ornaments for my selfish self!!!!!!!!! I con sider myself a long, long time beginner. I have taken a few lessons using cottons, but none with wools. Some times my items work out okay, and sometimes they don’t!!!!!!!!!
I made the grandkids some clothing and my kids some new kitchen towels. I am a beginner quilter
I made a lot of gifts this Christmas….ornaments for everyone and a wool mat for my daughter.
I think I am an intermediate quilter….I do it for the fun of it and can let little mistakes slide!
No I do not make anything for gifts… I am a beginner, and try to be perfect ( I know it’s a losing situation). With that being said, I can not make myself happy with my work, so there is no way I would give something I made as a gift. Lol
First, yes I did make 1 gift for Christmas-mug rugs for my sister. She begged. Love her! Second, I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I’ve been piecing for 15 years and with more time, would like to expand my skills.
I love watching this little guy stitch. So sweet that you just let him do his thing. This so empowers his confidence and creativity.
Yes, I made all of my gifts. Made lap quilts for my six grand daughters and bags and microwave bowl holders for daughter-in-laws.
Linda
I made several gifts this year just not as many as previous years due to lots of family issues with deaths and illnesses. I would classify myself as an intermediate to advanced quilter.
1yes i made 3 gifts this year. I consider myself still a beginner quilter because i do about 90% wool applique but i do have to put the quilts together I’m just slow and careful which is stressful for me! Lol. Some day when i can retire and work on it daily i’ll get better!!
Hi. I did not make any Christmas gifts this year but I am working on quilt tops for my 6 grandson. 3 done, 3 to go. I consider myself a beginner quilter.
Yes, my Mom is getting some placemats from me and for my co-workers at the quilt shop I work at in Phoenix, i am making a German bell for each of them. i consider myself to be an advanced quilter and love to make quilt blocks with LOTS of tiny pieces!
Yes, I made an airplane quilt for my adult son. I’d consider myself a confident intermediate quilter.
Love your columns! Regarding give away …am making a wool appliqué and I feel like a beginner
I did make a few gifts this year, some simple tote bags and a lap quilt. I think I am an advanced beginner quilter, not quite intermediate yet!
I made a couple of small appliqué gifts to give friends. I am an absolute beginner at quilting, and the why is because I am just learning how to use a rotary cutter! I always cut into the ruler and get frustrated.
I pieced and quilted a black and white quilt for my daughter, made some folded stars and some ornaments . I would call myself an intermediate quilter. Love you shop and all that you do
First, stitching with grandsons is the best! Mine is 8 years old and he is so interested in everything I do. I taught him how to knot the thread and he has done it for his mom, my daughter! I made PJ bottoms, pillowcases, gift bags out of old Christmas fabric. One day talking to my grandson he asked what I was doing. When I said sewing, he said since you like quilting so much I bet it is some quilt! I would consider myself an intermediate. quilter. I like challenges and always strive for perfection…that’s a tough one.
I love to make gifts, but unfortunately I don’t have a finish for this year, but daughters birthday is January so it can be a birthday gift. Interestingly enough she is not big on crafts or sewing, but she took one look at Lisa’s Autumn In The Outer Banks sunflower pattern and went crazy. She wants a teal background so I need to call the shop and ask which teal they think would go with sunflowers, suggestions Lisa? When she finally sees something she likes I jump on it as she is a picky little lady.
I would consider myself to be a strong intermediate quilter. I say this as my one Waterloo is the actual quilting. I’ve done a little machine quilting, but would rather piece, appliqué, punch needle, or rug hook.
BTW I live my Itty Bits rulers, 6 and 5”. Perfect for precision piecing, and sold my sewing friends on them too! Now I need to expand my collection.
This year I actually finished four small tree quilts I pieced last year, but had yet to hand quilt. I also made some wool applique presents for both my friends and sisters. It has been easier to do that sort of thing since the pandemic has us staying home. I am an intermediate quilter, even though I have been quilting since the day of templates and a handy tool that you used to mark a quarter inch on your traced piece, then hand stitched blocks together. I love my Juki that I bought from PG years ago, so now I enjoy machine piecing, of course using Aurifil thread (Lisa you have the BEST ideas that you share!) Jace is such a handsome little man. He really concentrates on his stitiching.
I did make some gifts this year but none of them quilts. Maybe next year I will be better at that. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. There is always something new to learn…….Like keeping our blades sharp.
I made placemats as gifts. I’m an intermediate quilter. Thanks!
I did make a few gifts this year, some simple tote bags and a lap sized quilt. I consider myself an advanced beginner, not a true intermediate yetj!
Sadly the number of gifts we give out has decreased with loved ones passing. This was the 1st year I ordered gifts online but not sure when we’ll get to distribute. While making masks I did cut out a quilt for a niece but that’s all the further it went. After the few Christmas decorations that were brought out are put away I plan/hope to get busy sewing it, a new baby quilt & a married niece asked for a quilt for her husband in the Army. It may be a snowy winter for us this year so I shouldn’t have any distractions. I would say I classify myself as a strong beginner moving into a weak intermediate. Wishing you, Lisa, your family, staff & PG followers a Blessed Holiday & even more a Blessed 2021.
I made sugar scrub to give my girls. Hands get so dry this time of year! It includes Vitamin E oil and is scented with Bermagot
I think I am an intermediate quilter. I can do a lot of things reasonably well, but I still have so much room to improve on even such basic things as a reliably accurate 1/4″ seam
Sweet that Jace wants to learn and is trying.
I’ve made several gifts this year for my 4 kids and their families, from advent calendars, pretty tea towels with prairie points, wall hanging quilted panels with lights, and a cowboy doll from a panel. If time permits, may make something else this week!
I consider myself intermediate but sometimes advanced! I’ve been sewing by hand since I was 6, later learned on my Mom’s sewing machine in 8th grade. Sewed curtains and drapes, most of my clothing, tailored a couple of suits, and then sewed all the name tags and stripes achieved for my Air Force husband’s uniforms! No one in my family made quilts. It wasn’t until 21 years ago that I heard about and took a beginner quilting class from a local quilt shop. I was hooked! Rarely do I do any other kind of sewing now except sometimes one of my kids still bring me something to mend! None of them have shown much interest in learning how to sew or quilt!
I did not make any of my Christmas gifts this year….too busy at work! I consider myself a beginner quilter but I am determined to learn correctly! I’m very thankful for the guidance I receive from more skilled quilters!!!
I made two gnome quilts, one for each of my grand- daughters. And I made six gnomes for myself and friends. Guess it’s a gnome Christmas. I consider myself an intermediate quilter. I’ve made quilts and I always learn with each one.
I made most of my Christmas gifts this year. I had the time since I didn’t get out much. I feel like I am somewhere between intermediate and advanced quilter. I find that there are still things to learn.
I did not make any gifts this year. I am a health care worker and battling to keep my patients,my staff and myself safe and healthy leaves me very pooped at the end of the day. A few cookie plates and virtual hugs are the best I can do this year. I consider myself an advanced quilter – been doing it for 30 years and there are very few quilty things I havent tried -. I might not be good at everything but i love a new technique and a challenge. I am very excited to see rug hooking may be on your menu in 2021. I’ve done a little but would love to get into it with a pattern I love – and I KNOW that would be any thing from you, Lisa!!! Merry Christmas!
I was able to make some gifts for family and friends! I knitted a hat for my sister and wove kitchen towels for family and friends!
Yes I made a wall hanging and lots of bowl cozies. I consider myself an intermediate piecer and wool worker and a beginner quilter.
Hello, I made about 80% of my gifts. I started early. There were by Annie bags, bench pillows, stuffed animals, and reading pillows. But most of all there were primative gathering pillows, candle matts, and a quilt. I started for next year with the be Merry wall hanging. Goal is to make a few of them.
My skill level. Depends on the day, I took a virtual class on pressor feet and there is going to be a big learning curve, I try to work in software with machine embroidery and after about 1 hr I’m on a primative gathering hand stitching item. It seams to relax me. Machine piecing and machine applique is a breeze, but forget paper piecing, that I’m a below beginner. I have problems with orienting anything!
I made a set of placemats and a Christmas stocking (from a vintage quilt and vintage trims). I was sidelined by a strained rotator cuff, so I didn’t get to make as many gifts as I hoped. I consider myself an intermediate for most quilting, and a beginner for the techniques, designs that I haven’t yet tried or become proficient.
I made most of my gifts, a table topper and two pillows! Also made ornaments to attach as gift tags!!
As to skill level, I’m a fairly advanced quilter but early in my journey of wool appliqué.
Merry Christmas!!🎄
I did make gifts this year. First I was addicted to fall items so made mats & runners and gave them to friends. I also “gifted” myself a long pillow with 5 pumpkins for on our fireplace & love it. These were all wool appliqué. For Xmas I made several of the Like father, like son pillows to give as gifts. I also made my mom, who loves Cardinals, a set of 2 pillows quilted with Cardinals and a beautiful Cardinal mat which I made into a wall hanging. She loved everything. Right now I am quickly stitching gnome pillow & making gnome gift tag/ornaments using free pattern from PG Christmas sale.
I guess I would say I am an intermediate stitcher. I have always been sewing quilts or making baby gifts but now addicted to wool appliqué. It is just so relaxing & a stress reliever. Thank you PG for all the great patterns & kits.
I made a wall quilt for our home for Christmas. I needed bright colors on one wall because I’m not into much decorating this year. I would consider myself an advanced quilter but always open to learning new techniques.
Merry Christmas yes I make table toppers that can be used on both sides.one side Christmas and the other birthday fabric so it can be used more then once during the year. I’m going to say intermediate but I do love a challenge and I have been sewing since I was 9. I love to sew ,do wool projects and knit. ❤️
I made many pouches for gifts to carry charge cords for trips, also table runners and mug rugs. I’ve been quilting for 30 yrs so I guess I’m advanced. I also go into my quilt storage closet and give quilts away. Need to start sharing, more.
Yes I made several of my gifts. I so enjoy knowing each and every stitch is for the recipient. Giving my time and effort enhances giving.
I made pillow cases to put the kids gifts in this year but that’s about it. I’ve taught and worked in a shop for about 20 years..I’ve since retired…and I’ve also won at quite a few shows so maybe I’d say advanced. But it’s all in the eye of the beholder and what you like!!
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I made most of my gifts this year, including gift tag ornaments!
I’m a pretty OK quilter, but early in my wool appliqué career!!
I made a few quilts this Christmas to gift. I’ve been quilting about 33 years but I’m always learning something new. Love that your grandson is stitching. I remember my grandmother writing my name on a piece of muslin, hooping it and showing me how to cover it with colorful thread. Great memories.
Yes I made quilts for both of my kids! Plus homemade goodies if that counts too. I’m probably somewhere between intermediate and advanced in my quilts skills. Still have a couple of quilts to try before I consider myself advanced. Thanks for doing these fun giveaways!
I consider myself an intermediate quilter. Although I have been quilting since the 80’s and even owned a quilt shop, there is always more and more to learn. I love this art form–never tire of the challenges.
I did make most of my gifts this year. Table runners, bags, pouches, pin cushions, ornaments and wall hangings.
I would consider myself an intermediate quilter. Why? I can cut accurately, sew a 1/4″ seam and match my points (i like accuracy)! I can follow a pattern but I’m also able to adapt and make changes to suit my style. I’ve tried a variety of techniques, patterns and sew- a-longs. (My favorites are tiny things!)
I made a baseball themed quilt for 17 year grandson. It is quilted with an all over meander that has baseballs in it. I am so excited to see his reaction.
I make a majority of my gifts for Christmas. All my friends birthday gifts are handmade – they would be insulted if I gave them something storebought!
I am an intermediate machine sewist, my precision piecing needs improvement. The starching tip on one of Lisa’s videos has helped. As for my hand stitching, I would consider myself advanced. I truly enjoy all type of handwork and it has been my stress relief this year!
Good for Jace!! Sewing anything is a great hobby and can certainly be a stress reliever! I taught classes for many years and feel I am probably an advanced quilter. I do a lot of cotton appliqué and really enjoy it. Wool appliqué quilts and projects are my love. They are great to just get lost in!! I use the Olfa cutters only also. They are awesome and I too love the endurance blade. Amazed at how long they last. No projects for Christmas this year–had several on going projects to concentrate on. We will not even be with family this Christmas-but we will rejoice in our Saviour’s birth. Have a blessed Christmas!!
I think I am a beginning intermediate. I have been learning since I retired from teaching 3 years ago but everyday I learn little tips that make my quilts more accurate.