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January 1st, 2014, 08:11 PM
#1
Junior Member
Shiny Thimble
Quilt as you go or after the fact
I have never tried quilt as you go. But I found a quilt square that I would really enjoy making but I also want to quilt it. So would if be considered quilt as you go if I quilted it after I made the square. The block that I want to do this with is a pineapple block.
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January 1st, 2014, 09:02 PM
#2
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: Quilt as you go or after the fact
I only do small QAYG quilts. By all means quilt the block after you have it all sewn and sandwiched. That is the whole idea of that concept. Or you can get all the block tops done then sandwich individually and quilt them later. Either way, you need to quilt the blocks (not pieces) before assembling the quilt. There are some very good tutorial on You tube about QAYG.
Last edited by auntiemern; January 1st, 2014 at 09:08 PM.
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January 1st, 2014, 09:13 PM
#3
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: Quilt as you go or after the fact
The Gourmet Quilter has a number of videos on youtube. Here's one, you can seach her others: How to join up Quilt as you Go blocks and borders - Quilting Tips & Techniques 074 - YouTube With this method, you would make each block, quilt and then cut all layers to the same size. A narrow sashing is used on the backside to connect the blocks, with a wider sashing on the front side. It's a very each technique.
Rose Smith also has a similar technique and videos on youtube. Quilt As You Go Machine Sewn Only Video - YouTube
I haven't tried this method, but you need to have your backing fabric larger after the block is quilted and she has a similar method of joining blocks.
I like doing the quilt as you go. I wouldn't try anything larger than a twin size. Mine got pretty heavy to handle by the time I was nearing the end. A baby quilt or lap size would be perfect. I don't have the room or the strength to make a QAYG any bigger.
Last edited by Sharyn J; January 1st, 2014 at 09:21 PM.
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January 2nd, 2014, 01:17 PM
#4
Senior Member
9 Patch Princess
Re: Quilt as you go or after the fact
The best QAYG tutorial I've seen is by Leah Day - FABULOUS teacher!
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