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Becky Goldsmith
Добавлен 6 мар 2007
I'm Becky Goldsmith and I love teaching people how to sew by hand and machine. In these videos I share techniques, tips, and encouragement to quilters and crafters of all skill levels.
I hope you can join me LIVE every Wednesday at 2:00PM CST for Time Out - Sewing with Becky. I will cover a wide variety of topics, all related to sewing.
I hope you can join me LIVE every Wednesday at 2:00PM CST for Time Out - Sewing with Becky. I will cover a wide variety of topics, all related to sewing.
Blackwing Volume 746 Celebrating the Golden Gate Bridge
Blackwing's limited edition Volume 746 is a tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge and other engineering wonders of the modern world. The pencils are a deep, iconic International orange color and contain smooth, firm Japanese graphite. The lined memo pads feature a silhouette of the bridge on the cover and have 48 pages, size A6-perfect to take with you wherever you go.
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Apliquick Tools are a Must-Have Sewing Notion
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These stainless steel tools were developed by Olga Rosa are sturdy, easy to hold and use, and wonderful for many sewing tasks. Both the rods and the tools deserve a permanent place in your sewing kit. Shop: pieceocake.com/collections/seam-rippers-fix-tools Shop more: pieceocake.com
Blackwing Sharpeners and Erasers in Silver, White, and Black
Просмотров 3864 месяца назад
The One-Step Long Point Sharpener creates a long, curved point that looks beautiful and resists breakage. It is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The body is made of durable machined aluminum, the sharpening unit features a German steel blade. The eraser is made of a special soft material that erases dark graphite lines cleanly and easily. It's made of durable aluminum that lets you...
The End Knot for Hand Sewing for Left-Handers
Просмотров 3106 месяцев назад
This is a very secure knot to use at the end of a line of stitching, especially if you bury the tail of the thread after you make the knot. I make the knot once, but you could make the knot twice if you are nervous or have slippery thread. FYI: This is a flipped version of the video made for right-handers. Please excuse discrepancies. Find me at pieceocake.com/
The Beginning Knot for Left-Handers
Просмотров 2996 месяцев назад
This is the knot I learned in my beginning quilting class and it has served me well ever since. It's a lot like a french knot that is not anchored to fabric. The size of the knot is determined by the number of times you wrap the thread around the needle. Try it... you'll love it too! FYI: This is a flipped version of the video made for right-handers. Please excuse discrepancies. Find me at piec...
The Beginning Knot for Hand Sewing
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This is the knot I learned in my beginning quilting class and it has served me well ever since. It's a lot like a french knot that is not anchored to fabric. The size of the knot is determined by the number of times you wrap the thread around the needle. Try it... you'll love it too! Find me at pieceocake.com/
The End Knot for Hand Sewing
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This is a very secure knot to use at the end of a line of stitching, especially if you bury the tail of the thread after you make the knot. I make the knot once, but you could make the knot twice if you are nervous or have slippery thread. Find me at pieceocake.com/
Flat Pouches from Yazzii
Просмотров 5476 месяцев назад
Yazzii makes wonderful, useful, sturdy, practically indestructible pouches that are perfect to keeping your sewing notions organized. In this video, I show a variety of flat pouches that I use all the time. FYI: you can use Yazzii pouches to hold more than just sewing notions... jewelry, medicines, loose stuff in your purse or bag, and more :-). Shop Yazzii: pieceocake.com/collections/totes-org...
Hexie Flowers 101: Explore English Paper Piecing with Becky Goldsmith
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
I would love to introduce you to the delightful world of English Paper Piecing (EPP)! EPP is a traditional sewing method where paper pieces fit together like a puzzle-add fabric and hand stitch them together. Combine the hexies to make small flowers and other motifs to adorn clothing and decor, or piece lots together into a quilt. EPP is the perfect on-the-go sewing project. I cover everything ...
Pretty and Playful Iron-On Labels from Piece O' Cake
Просмотров 6987 месяцев назад
Personalize your quilts and sewing projects with this book of 100 iron-on quilt labels. Choose label designs to match your style, mood, or project and embellish with stitching, coloring, and/or painting. You will find silly cats and dogs, blooming bouquets, cozy houses, Christmas, and more. The labels come in multiple sizes, and each image will transfer onto fabric several times. Trace over the...
Blackwing Volume 2
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
This set of 12 pencils feature an all new graphite core, 2X Firm, especially formulated for this volume's release. It is Blackwing's firmest graphite yet! Each pencil features a cracked glow-in-the-dark design that plays on the duality of art and the challenging realities that inspire it. (Note: my pencil is not glowing in the dark, but I don't use a pencil in the dark so that's OK with me.) Ev...
The Small and Powerful Dritz Mighty Steam Iron and Silicone Iron Rest
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
This little iron is perfect for workshops or ironing small things. It has adjustable heat settings and can be used with or without steam. The iron comes with a small pitcher for measuring the right amount of water and a nylon storage bag. The Silicone Iron Rest, sold separately, protects your work surface from the heat of the iron. Shop the iron: pieceocake.com/products/mighty-travel-iron Shop ...
100 Whimsical Applique Designs by Piece O' Cake
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
I am happy to give you a look inside our newest book that is a collection of 100 Piece O' Cake designs gathered together for you convenience. You can mix and match, enlarge or reduce, any or all of the 100 block and 4 border patterns. And, for a book full of black and white patterns, it is surprisingly colorful! Take and look and let me know what you think :-). Shop the book: pieceocake.com/col...
Fast and Easy Felted Wool Pouches for Gifting
Просмотров 90910 месяцев назад
A gift offered in handmade wrapping is special. In this video I show you how to make small envelope pouches from felted wool. Once you see it done, you will be able to alter the pattern to suit your particular gift. You can keep it simple or add embellishments. Either way, you can't go wrong. Shop wool: pieceocake.com/collections/wool-bundles-notions-and-thread Shop more: pieceocake.com
Make Sparkly Sequin Balls for the Holidays
Просмотров 76810 месяцев назад
Who doesn't love a happy, sparkly, festive ball of sequins? This is a super easy craft project for most ages and, when you finish, you have a decoration for yourself or a friend. You can stick with sequins and beads, or add fabric, wool, ribbon, buttons, and more! This technique works for just about any foam shape. Shop kit: pieceocake.com/products/sequins-foam-christmas-ornament-kit Shop sequi...
Clean Up with Lolo Moisturizing Soap
Просмотров 34710 месяцев назад
Clean Up with Lolo Moisturizing Soap
Yazzii Now Available in a New Shade of Blue
Просмотров 28211 месяцев назад
Yazzii Now Available in a New Shade of Blue
The Folding Craft Kit from Yazzii
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The Folding Craft Kit from Yazzii
Easily Remove the Plastic Wrap from a Spool of Thread
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Easily Remove the Plastic Wrap from a Spool of Thread
Look at Classic Plus Bundles from the Kaffe Fassett Collective
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Look at Classic Plus Bundles from the Kaffe Fassett Collective
Introduction to the Nosegay Quilt Along with Becky Goldsmith
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Introduction to the Nosegay Quilt Along with Becky Goldsmith
The Secret Lives of Thread and Needles by Becky Goldsmith - Lecture Trailer
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The Secret Lives of Thread and Needles by Becky Goldsmith - Lecture Trailer
The Best Needles for Burying Tails of Thread
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The Best Needles for Burying Tails of Thread
The Every Angle Good Measure Quilting Ruler by Amanda Murphy
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The Every Angle Good Measure Quilting Ruler by Amanda Murphy
Take a Peek at My Mom's Very Creative North Pole Quilt
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Take a Peek at My Mom's Very Creative North Pole Quilt
Marti Michell's Deluxe Corner Trimmer and Hand Piecing Aid
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Marti Michell's Deluxe Corner Trimmer and Hand Piecing Aid
What a FANTASTIC tutorial! Finally!!! Thank you❤
You are so welcome!
Wonderful video! After laundering the quilt did the appliqué still have the starched feeling? How flexible/inflexible would you say it is in comparison to the block?
I could tell there was still starch after one washing. I can't remember if I washed it again and I gave it away soon after making it. I suspect that one or two washings ought to take care of it depending on your washer. Some wash with more water than others.
I used this technique on my cosplay outfit made of some sort of plastic ish fabric and it works! Thank you
I'm glad it worked! A friend and I used it on a piece of flattened/twisted plastic tubing over the weekend and that worked as well. Blow dryers are helpful tools!
You can tell when someone is good at their craft by the way they teach it to others. You must be absolutely excellent at appliqué!
thank you so much!
Thanks for this. I don't love the design, but I went ahead and ordered a box for the 2X Extra Firm core. I've been hoping Blackwing would come out with a firmer graphite. I am curious to see how it compares to the Natural Extra Firm.
Thanks Becky
so...just half of the pattern... and not a very good guide.
I'm sorry you didn't find the information you wanted. I just did a quick google search and found a variety of other videos-perhaps you will find additional information there.
Great tutorial Becky - thank you for sharing - you are still the best at teaching applique x
Thank you so much! I do love hearing that :-).
Thanks Becky. Very informative. I’m going to be setting my mini aside and pulling out the full size while I construct some stationary curtain panels. They are the width of the bolt so there won’t be any room on the ironing board for it. I plan on experimenting with setting the iron on the metal rack meant for traditional irons attached to the end of my board. Do you have any concerns with my attempting this? Thanks, Cyndy age 75 and not as smart as I used to be.
I have that same metal shelf at the end of my board and it has openings that the feet of the iron can get stuck in if you aren't careful. Plus, the metal would get hot. I put a silicone iron rest over the metal part and that is working well. Here is a link to the one I use: pieceocake.com/products/49738428?_pos=1&_sid=6200df2f1&_ss=r
Thank you! They didn't have a video on the product and this is exactly what I need for a project!
Great video - what sort of pencil are you using please?
I use Blackwing pencils with firm or extra-firm graphite. You can find them in my site: pieceocake.com/collections/palomino-blackwing
You were ahead of the curve on these Kai 4" 7100 scissors. Just a perfect EDC scissor.
I try :-)
Thank you so so much! I bought 1 yard of clear vinyl from amazon for my cosplay and was trying to figure out a easy solution to get the wrinkles out ❤.
Glad I could help!
I am doing a circle of bias with leaves around the outside of it. How should I join the two ends of the bias? I have sewn the bias down as per your third style (on the drawn line of my big background contrasting square, place the the open bias strip that I made, a quarter inch from raw edge then fold over then deal with the second edge).
You have two choices with bias stem. One would be to applique the end of the top strip over the first end of the strip to join them. Or you can baste the bias strip in a circle to the block, find the place where the two ends will meet and piece them together to make a circle. Trim excess fabric leaving a 3/16" seam allowance. Finger press the seam allowances in one direction and then applique the bias circle in place. Or, if your pattern shows a circular stem, you could treat it like any other applique piece. Make a template of the circle, trace around it on a square of fabric. Finger press the inside and outside curves. Position it on your background. Cut away the fabric on the inside of the circle and applique it in place. Then trim away the excess fabric on the outside of the circle and applique it in place. All three methods work.
I have been making EPP projects for 10 years. Your method of stitching is a dream and I love it! The stitches are more even and well hidden. Thank you so much.❤
I'm so glad you like this stitch!
These are nice, but I just put on my rubber kitchen gloves to open jars. Works almost all the time.
Yup, I'm sure that works :-).
A very insightful, respectful and creative way to represent this process of mental degradation.
Thank you. I needed a bag for small toys. Very helpful.
I just found this video when researching the applipop. I was very impressed. I subscribed. ❤
Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH I was trying to cut similar shapes on this vinyl and I could not do it because of the wrinkles
Favorite pencils here too! The paint of the bridge is from Belgium… my country!!
Hands down my favorite wood pencils blackwing scrawlr edition is my favorite its not technically a limited edition
Clear, concise and extremely helpful. Many thanks
Thanks! I do try :-).
I use Presencia no.12 for big stitch hand quilting & liked it.
Can these be washed? Sandra B. ❤️
I always prewash my fabric so mine fabric is unlikely to shrink more. If you are using fabric that has not been washed, your should expect the fabric to shrink some. But other than that, I think they would wash. And probably air dry
Thank you for the video I have an old quilt from my Great Grandma that is used day to day and my puppy has managed to damage in several spots. I have been really unsure about how I want to visible mend it but your video has given me a clear idea of what I want to do.
Once you have the idea, the rest falls into place 😊
Love ‘em! I cut some squares out yesterday to make today. Can’t wait to sew these.🙂 Funny that your video juuuust popped up in my feed… things that make you go hummmmm!!🤔
Have fun!
I have an older machine so could I get a walking foot for it ?
It’s likely that you can. Check with your local sewing machine place or google it. Check reviews if you buy online. The cheapest options are not always best.
Thank you Becky, I've had this tool for a few years and have retrieved it from its hiding place - so pleased I watched this as I never knew it has a quarter inch needle guide hole on it.
26:18 Becky you are such a delightfully, funny ray of sunshine Love your laugh and you sold me on a lap app when you were knitting. I know all about the neck pain you were talking about. I look forward to trying this. Thanks!!
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks, I assume it works on a #3 pencil ok?
It should
Where we can buy it
I used to sell them but, sadly, it has been discontinued. Try googling… you might find one.
Probably the most informative video I've ever watched! There's no filler, just loads of information that will help you begin applique with confidence. The close-ups make a huge difference too. Thank you, Becky!
YOu are quite welcome :-). Happy stitching!
I would like to insert a firm base between the lining and outer to give the bag a firm base to sit on.
I don't see why you can't do that. You could consider a fusible to sew-in sort of bottom.
Thank you so much! I have bought several of your books and patterns and my hand applique is awful. I will try again!
Remember that the main goal is that what you sew together, stays together. The more you work on your applique skills, the better they will be but don't be too hard on yourself during the process.
Absolutely agree with everything you’ve said Becky. Such a set of wonderful tools that every quilter needs before they actually know it! Worth the investment, worth the time every moment you used them. I needed to buy the tools but forgot to get the tweeters! My only wish is to see more video tutorials on their use! I don’t believe enough time has been spent on encouraging their use in appliqué work. For me more video tutorials is a requirement in their use to recognise their importance in the craft of appliqué work! Thank you for sharing.❤⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thgank you! And if I did more prepared edge applique, I'd make those videos. Who knows... maybe I one of these days I will!
Excellent video. Ex-cell-lent!!!
Thank you kindly!
This was super helpful! My mom found some self threading needles (the 2nd kind) in her stash and we were going crazy trying to figure out how they worked 😂
What is the name of your book?
There are so many books, but probably The Ultimate Thread Guide is the one you are after. You can find it here on my site: pieceocake.com/collections/books/products/44291014 or you can probably find it on Amazon. I also offer it as an ebook :-).
Before my daughter bought me a Teflon foot, I used tissue paper for gifts. You can get a lot at dollar tree. I also put the tape on the plate of the machine a few times before I realized just be sure to keep fabric to the bottom.
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for your explanation! This was EXACTLY what I needed as I start my first wool applique project. I come from garment sewing so I was very confused by the whip stitch (mainly why it was so comparatively large) but your video really demystified it.
Wonderful! I'm glad this helps. Happy stitching :-).
Wow. Fantastic. Thank you so much. From Victoria Australia
You are so welcome!
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Thanks Becky I just ordered a roll of washable stabilizer and it wasn’t what I needed..🥴 at least watching your video, it encouraged me to use it.ha I was thinking it was stick and stitch….😢ha. Can you iron the wash away stabilizer to your fabric?
The wash away stabilizer is a peel and stick product. It doesn't iron on... you peel off the backing sheet and stick it to the fabric. I googled and it sounds like you can press the stabilized fabric with low heat, no steam, to smooth it out if needed. Hope this helps!
THANK YOU SO MUCH IMING TO TRY THESE I HAVE WASTED SO MUCH FABRIC TRYING TO DO THESE IM GOIN TO TRY YOUR WAY GOD BLESS
BEAUITYFULL WORK WISH I COULD DO THESE
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Tutorial by a real pro…!❤
Thank you!
Excellent clear concise and useful video!
Great idea, thanks for sharing ! 😊