Bee In My Bonnet Design Board Tutorial
In this video I show you how I make and use my design boards...they are an essential tool in my sewing room.
The 3/8" thick foam core board that I used in this video is harder to find now but no worries...a thinner foam core board works just as well:)
I hope you enjoy!
You can see more of what I do in these places:
Bee in my Bonnet Company:
beeinmybonnetcompany.com
Bee in my Bonnet blog:
beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com
Instagram - Beelori1
Designed by Lori Holt and produced by Riley Blake Designs:
www.rileyblakedesigns.com/
Bee In My Bonnet Fabrics (Fabric used in this tutorial is Prim)
Bee In My Bonnet Large Design Boards
Bee In My Bonnet Medium Design Boards
Bee In My Bonnet small Design Boards
Bee In My Bonnet Bitty Boards
Lori Holt Seams Sew Easy Guide
Lori Holt Sew Handy Scissors
Lori Holt Cute Cuts Rulers
Lori Holt Cute Cuts Cutting Mats
Lori Holt Stork Scissors
Other products in this tutorial:
Alphabittites - www.fatquartershop.com/blue-a...
Quick Press Seam Roller - www.fatquartershop.com/quick-...
Music Credits:
Track: Melody Of Happiness - Igor Khainskyi [Audio Library Release]
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Title: Melody Of Happiness by Igor Khainskyi
Genre and Mood: Country Folk + Happy
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Tip: I use a small silicon spatula, from kitchen supplies at the grocery store, to hold down hot glued areas in projects. Just in case you can't find finger tip protectors at your craft store. Lori: I love all the sewing and quilting projects; and the videos are wonderful!!! Thanks so much!
This is something that Lori sells, yet she's willing to show us how she makes them for free?! She is AMAZING!
I didn’t even know she sold them, but knew fat quarter shop showed how to make them. She is pretty incredible! I wish everyone was like that bc you will always have people use both options
@@lizziedae91 I agree..>I purchased some from FQS and I also made some as well...so I have alot of them on hand...and I love love love them...Lori Holt Is my rock of all designers...
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Where can I find her online shop?
Jules Moraes etsy, loriholt is shop name
Lori - thank you for sharing. Even though your design boards are part of your business, you are still willing to show your “customers” how to make their own. You are one special lady - thank you again. Stay safe. From a grateful quilted from Redcliffe Queensland Australia
Thank you Lori for going over this!
I can't believe I have been quilting and EPP without one of these. Must make immediately. Thanks Lori.
BONUS!!! Not only did I learn how to make a design board, but... I now know what I’ve been missing my entire craft life!!! A GLUE GUN TOOL BUCKET!!!! Made a list and shopping tonight!
I have added some chop sticks as well. Longer is better for many projects
Thanks so much for this tutorial! You are so generous with your teaching! Blessings to you!
Hi Lori, my gorgeous Sister Sheree from @Yarravalleyquilting in Victoria Australia has put me onto you ... she adores your work and designs. I've recently discovered quilting after our mums passing last year and I inherited her one of her sewing machines!!! As a creative and crafting family I've taken to it with passion and guts and together over Zoom we are doing your flea market flowers together and she has made me come and watch your videos on making the flowers and leaves. We are loving it. I then discovered this video and as someone just starting out im trying to slowly build both a stash and equipment and have now made about 15 different design boards to cater for all the up coming designs and quilts we want to work on. You made the video so easy to follow and im loving my new design boards ... thanks for being so inspirational and for sharing your knowledge.... you make it easy for a new novice to have expert skills .... I'm now a fan and addicted to your videos ..... truly blessed ... regards Mike 🥰
I absolutely love this!! Not only do I plan to make some for my quilting projects, but I think I'll make a few for my small grandchildren to use with flannel shapes as a playboard. Thank you so much for sharing this idea!!
M Schmidt great idea for kids when you are using yours.
What a great idea!!
Thank you for your generosity in teaching us how to make these, multiple times. This is my third lesson and I enjoy seeing how they have evolved over the years. What a great idea. Can't wait to make my first one(s).
I bought my foam boards from Dollar Tree, This project was so fun making...Thank you Lori
Thank you for sharing your talent. Because of this free tutorial, I immediately purchase your Vintage Housewife shapes. Love all your design and I just stumble on your U tube tutorial today. Thank you❤️
love the music , inspired by the beautiful , works !
@Lori Holt - I totally agree with the other commentors that you are a darling for showing us how to make something you sell. These are a boon to those of us who don't have much room and only short periods of time to sew. Such a time saver to be able to pick up what you need to sew rather than spending half your time figuring out what to sew. Thank you and stay safe!
Thank you for sharing this great tool!
I keep going back to this video as I make more of these for friends, AND add to my own collection. It just seems I can never have too many. (Great gifts for my quilt camp friends.)
Thank you so much! Sure beats the cold cookie sheets😉. Sometimes the things we need the most, are the simplest things to make. Blessings!
Thank you, Lori!! I'm brand new to quilting, and always figured that keeping things organized would be my biggest challenge (one of the reasons I had never attempted quilting until now) - I would certainly sew seams the wrong way or add a block in the wrong place without some way to keep the bits organized. I really appreciate your tutorials!
I love her fabrics.
Thank you for this tutorial! I'm now truly understanding how handy and valuable these little boards can be when sewing quilt blocks, storing blocks safely, etc. Plan to make a few. I'm SEW impressed with the number you have made for yourself.
Thank you Lori so much for your kind heart and all your talent that you are sharing these boards and your blocks for us beginner quilters. May God continue to bless you.
Thank you so much for showing us how to make these! As a quilter, I am finding these very useful as I create my blocks and also as a means to display special blocks on a small easel! You are a gem!
“Fun and done!” You need that on one of your journals. Easy tutorial, thanks!
I have made several design boards and a few bitty boards for my cross stitch. I like how I can keep things so much neater in my sewing room. I have to sew in short spurts usually and it makes it handy to have all the pieces ready to sew together. I don’t have to pull out my project bin and sort through all the pieces and arrange in the proper order. I am surprised at how much more I can get done in such a short time when all the pieces are on the boards ready to stitch. I love all your tutorials. I appreciate you taking your valuable time to up our game in the quilting and cross stitch world!!❤️🌻
This design board shall be a quilter helper. I just love it
I made these in various sizes a year ago n I cannot be without them now. Wonderful creation Lori . Thank you so much . They are the best.
I LOVE your design boards and I thank you for making it possible for us to diy at home. I have to admit that I just couldn't "waste" Lori Holt fabric on design boards in the past but you're right I should take delight in the cuteness. Thanks Lori.
Lori , You have my heart a racing !! I can't wait until I can get to the fabric store and get some beautiful fabric to make your projects !! Your Materials are my VERY FAVORITES EVER!!! I want to start off making my own fabric boards just like yours from your line of fabrics. I also want your new book ! Love you much sweet friend and thank you for teaching us all your glorious tricks !!❤❤❤
Thank you Lori for being so generous. It’s a great quality to have.
I remember that original video with you and Kimberly, LOL! How nice to do an update!
I went back and watched your old video of making a design board. I bought the core board but never made it. Thank you for making another video. I love your fabrics and products. I always buy them for stocking stuffers even if the person doesn't sew (ie daily to do list, bookmarks, etc.) there's always something fun that you design or make.
I love these and they indeed do the trick of keeping your block designs in order! Thank you for sharing this DIY (even though you sell them yourself!) for those of us who love tackling them ourselves. EASY to make and fabulous to use! ***One suggestion:Use spray adhesive to put the batting on. It sticks easily and you can smooth it out as you lay it down. This is what works for me anyway.
HI Pam, I was just getting ready to use the spray adhesive also, but then I noticed the type I have is only temporary. What brand are you using? I just ordered a glue gun but would love to use spray adhesive if it could be permanent. TIA Sandra
I use a brand called "LocTite". It is something you can find in most any store, not necessarily for fabrics. It says it is a light weight tack and works great to tack down the batting. I have never had any trouble with it coming loose. When it comes to putting the fabric around the edge I do use my hot glue gun. The spray adhesive would not work as it is not strong enough (and also it would spray all over your finished batting and make a terrible mess!)
Thank you Pam 😃
LOVE THIS !! New to quilting and I need a few of these !! Thank you for sharing ❣
I made 6 a month ago. I love them! Making quilt that has 63 blocks all different. I can plan 6 blocks at a time. Love, love, love! Thank you Lori Holt for the tutorial.
What a great use of leftover batting and fabric strips! Just the investment of some foam core boards and you’re all set!
I love to watch Lori work. She’s so efficient and makes the best tutorials.
Lori, thank you for sharing this with us. I am a new quilter and this is going to really help me not mix up pieces. I had to tear out a few mistakes in my last blocks. Lol.😅😊❤🎉🧵🪡✂️
I want to thank you for sharing these design boards. I am making 12 inch heart blocks with 1 inch finished half square triangles. Having everything laid out sure helped with assembly. Thank you again so much.
Lori is my hero!
I did your sew along with the mugs and houses and hearts years ago and remember making these at the time. They are they greatest and I think I might just have to make me a new set or two with some of your new fabrics. Thanks for your videos here on youtube.
Yeah Lori. I just made a design board for a friend this morning. Wish I had watched this before hand. I would love a tip a day from you! It would make my day. Thanks for all you do.
Thank you so much. I love the design board. I just love watching you sew. You and Kimberly Jolly. You two are the absolute BEST!! I have enjoyed your videos and I have purchased material and patterns. After two years and watching you sew I feel like I’m still a beginner. I absolutely love the quilt you made with the 64? Squares. I would love to feel confident enough to do that and the mushrooms. Maybe one day soon.
Thank you for sharing. I didn’t have luck with using a rotary cutter but used my utility knife and had much better luck.
These are brilliant ❤ ~ thank you so much!!! I am teaching a wool appliqué class in April and I am NOW, going to make a board for each student!!! ❤ 🪡
I absolutely love the design boards Lori!❤💕💕💕💕😀
I love these.I have made my self several.
Oh my goodness! These boards are game changers! I watched this video when it first came out and just got around to getting some foam board. Now I wish I'd paid attention to this fabulous idea from Lori years ago! After just a week using these boards I can't imagine quilting a project without them. Thank you Lori!
So nice of you to show us how you make those awesome boards! Thank you!
Lori, what an awesome idea. A great way NOT to loose your pieces and keep them organized. ❤gayle
Nice, useful idea. Lovely video.
I've used a similar type of design board for years. Using corragated cardboard and felt, I have one that is 4'x8', 4'x4' and then an assortment smaller boards of 10"X10", to 24"X24". I've never bound my board as I simply fold and glue the felt over the edges of the back as, basically, I'm lazy. I'd never used batting for a cover as I tend towards high loft polyester batting and it wouldn't be sturdy enough. Craft felt by the yard has always worked well for me as it has a flat but enough texture to work like a flannel board. I once used felt and covered folding closet doors in my sewing room for a design wall. I took off the door knobs and taped and tacked the felt down. Worked like a charm.
Thank you so much for teaching this. I have struggles with organizing quilt pieces and blocks , they usually end up in bags. This is such a nice idea!
Wonderful! Thank you! I could not sleep tonight, I started reading about your Simple Shapes for appliqué and found your videos. My brain is in overdrive now! Thank you for doing the videos!
Love your design board idea Ms. LORI. GENEROUS WOMAN. WANT TO MAKE SOME TOO.
I love and appreciate all of your wonderful tips, Lori, thank you!
What a great idea! Thank you Lori for this tutorial.
Thanks, Lori, for all your fantastic ideas!
Thanks for sharing Lori! Really love these!
I love these. I have several in my sewing room. Thank you Lori.
Thank you for an updated video tutorial. These foam core boards are so useful and when I first made mine I used them without the binding until I unearthed my glue gun and added the cuteness. Now that I’m Cross stitching I will need to add some smaller boards. So happy that you started a KZhead channel And look forward to seeing your talents and clever ideas in future videos❣️
Lori, you are an inspiration for a better and fun life. bless. thank you for sharing your talent with the world to make it a better place.
Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I am eager to make some. I have purchased a couple, but see how great it would be to have several. AWESOME tutorial, and so generous to show us how to make them. That just allows some more $$ for fabric 😎
I want to just sit and watch you!! You have amazing projects!
Thanks for sharing all of your fun designs
This is genius! They work so well! Thank you Lori!
How wonderful. Thank you for showing the making of these Design Bords.
Amazing Idea!! I love it!!! I think I can quilt now. Yes, you right Lori Holt I stop quilting because I keep messing up the blocks and would forget which one to sew and when. But with your design board, I have confidence that I can make a block in a more fun way. I will also need to order your Seams so Easy and the Alphabety!! Thank you for making quilting much easier.
Such lovely work. Thanks for sharing!
Those are adorable! Thank you for sharing this useful idea!
I am loving all of your tutorials and your brilliant ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Fun and done!! Thank you for sharing the design board diy!!
Love these! Thanks Lori for the great tutorial.
Thank you so much so happy to found you on KZhead 🥰
Sew fun! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!
Lori thank you for sharing your sewing room organization tips. Very helpful and inspiring!
Thank you for showing us how you make your design boards. That was sew generous of you.
Just found this tutorial.. THANK YOU doesn't even show my gratitude I thought I was going to have to buy something just to store my fabric I'm starting out n the rulers have hit my pocket pretty hard. So again thank you
Lori you are so fabulous! I love your ideas, your products and your heart!
I'm starting today to make them. I think they would make great Christmas presents for my quilting friends. :)
I’ll be your stitching friend! What a great idea!!!!
Thank you, you are an awesome artist and so kind to share. I absolutely love all your things.
What a great idea. Thank you for this tutorial. I can see the value of having this added to my sewing room essentials!
Thank you for sharing your system and boards in making blocks so easy! Love all your videos. Thanks again
I have made so many of these from your previous tutorial and use them all the time! What a game changer! Thanks for the refresher- time to make some more!
I love this! Wonderful hints and lessons. Very unselfish of you, Ms. Lori!
Thank you Lori I love your design boards use them all the time
I love watching your tutorials! You are so inspiring!! Can't wait to try and make one of these! Thank You!
Absolutely love these. Happen to be using mine right now. Thank you Lori!
Love your design boards. I've never used them before but now I can't do without them. Thank you for sharing. Love your videos.
I had left over insulation board and have used it to make my first design board. I LOVE it. Thank you, Lori.
This was a great tutorial. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing how to design the boards and everything else. You make it look so easy.
Love, LOVE these! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. You're a very talented lady.
I do a lot of machine applique so I love these design boards to keep all the pieces together for each project. Thanks for the tips!
Your videos are so happy and bright. Love your nails!
Thank you for making this tutorial! I am going to make some for myself and a quilting friend. I can't wait to get the foam board.
Love your sight and fabric
I have been quilting since the 90’s and have used a piece of felt larger than the block. They stack well and also store well. Not as bulky. Have never had problems using this method. Keeps pieces in order.
Enjoying your videos! Thank you!
Excellent camera angles with succinct instructions & tips❣️. The numbered pin heads also work well with that little bit of batting since they can lay flat while identifying the piece.👍
WOW!!! These are so cute. I am definitely making some this weekend. Thanks Lori. All of your tutorials are so good. 💜