How to Make a "Tube Quilt"

thoughts on making and teaching

I think of myself as a textile artist.

So much of my work is for beginners, motivating them and instructing them on the minutia of clothing construction. I take a sewing concept and I break it down in enough detail for anyone to understand. I take pride in this work. I love doing it. But.

I started sewing because I fell in love with making quilts. I love the color-combining process of making and designing patchwork. Over the years, I have experimented with creating new forms for my patchwork to live in. Through that experimentation, I have enjoyed making soft sculptures and clothing. I discovered a passion, and I am so grateful.

However, I never understood how to combine these two video ideas of clothing construction (which is how I make money) with my love of quilts and soft sculpture.

As I develop more as a human, artist, and content creator, I am realizing that sharing passion is as important as sharing the details. I have loved making sewing process videos for patchwork art in the last couple of months. I am elated that these are among my best-performing videos!

If you would like to see a playlist of these sewing videos on Tiktok, then click here!

I am so proud to be a textile artist who teaches others How to Develop a Sewing Brain (IYKYK). I think I am living out my calling and I do not take that for granted.

If you would like to spend some time with me while I make a soft sculpture, then click below to see my latest YouTube video!

It is 12 minutes of my sewing process, and I really enjoy the sculpture we make together!

as always, thanks for being here :)