Wip Wednesday, January 2020 Its really easy. May 2014 I am just having this problem of how to stitch the batting together without having those stitches effect the top of the block. If you machine sew the backing on each block, then you have only one block under the machine. thank you! December 2017 September 2011 Hooray!Proof that you can join quilted blocks or sections together without sashing or lumps and bumps. July 2012 I have never done this before, and you made it look so easy. Sections of this page. If your fronts are out of line, trim them. Excellent solution for all three layers. May 2012 The idea is similar to a flatlock that you can do with a serger. June 2014 It is way cheaper than the stuff on a roll and you can cut it skinnier. March 2016 2017 Finish A Long At this point, I always stop and think that on one hand, the quilt designer has put a lot of time and effort on the quilt and there are probably good reasons why the designer has come up with those particular sashing … Quilt as you go is a technique that allows you to sew the blocks and do the quilting at the same time. Great technique - you make it look very achievable!!! I would like to add something that may help with abutting the batting perfectly. the quilting to show on the back of the quilt. Learn QAYG 2 ways in 5 minutes More details on each method: QAYG with narrow sashing QAYG with wide sashing… Simply quilt to one layer of batting - that's it! Thank you. With more complex explaining than needs to … It seems the row joining process would be interrupted by the joining seams for the blocks? September 2017 May 2018 An individual quilt block is easy to navigate underneath your standard sewing machine. November 2013 Thanks a lot for this TUTO. 2018 Finish A Long I got excited about quilt as you go because I don't feel confident to machine quilt a large quilt. The end is near and I owe it to you!! I am working on a quilt using a method similar to this but I completely quilt the first chunk without leaving the unquilted margin. Carefully trim the batting with scissors so that when it is lying flat both sides of the batting touch but do not overlap. i have been searching for an idea to join my blocks. February 2014 April 2014 April 2018 January 2017 When you join the blocks in one row, you don't even have one block, just the 1/4 inch seams joining the blocks. Thank you so much for this tutorial, it will help with my next big project. To use this technique, you will first need to stitch out your blocks which were specifically designed to be used without sashing. June 2013 Quilt-as-you-go with sashing. I've watched a couple videos but wondering if there are tips out there that you experienced QAYG quilters can share. While you can make the blocks in any technique you want, for this tutorial I used the easiest technique: I just quilted a design in the center of … This is fabulous! Sew Along I'm not explaining it well but the center row is finished much as you describe but the rows on the sides have to have the right center seam on the left side unquilted and the left center seam on the right side unquilted. The easiest instructions, simple and to the point. So the way I do it, the outside corner chunks have two unquilted edges before joining. There are so many now. Thank you so much for this tutorial! Quilt-as-you-go without sashing – Turnabout patchwork QAL. On the sample, it looks as if you stitch around all exposed edges first; is this correct! July 2019 Giveaways With the back of the blocks facing you, lay the piece flat and pin back the backing fabric. You are in luck! Merci pour ce super TUTO ! Thank you so much! November 2017 Love this. These designs have been specifically designed to be put together without sashing. You may want to hang one side over the ironing board to make this easier. Thank you so much! TeresaDownUnder says: The first unquilted edge joins to the left center and the right center chunk, and the second unquilted edge joins the finished center strip. A big thank you! March 2017 March 2010 This year, I have found myself in the position of teaching quilting classes. I like your way. Log cabin blocks can't be sashed if you want to make a traditional pattern. 11 thoughts on “Quilt-As-you-Go without sashing – video tutorial” Geraldine Morgan says: June 23, 2019 at 11:40 pm. December 2011 Inspirational Projects (I'm using up the scraps my two daughters have left from their many projects, I can't STAND to see them go to waste!) February 2018 Your sewing space won’t be overrun by fabric and supplies, and you can easily cut, sew, and quilt a project in a very small area. MY POINT IS -- I was so happy to see your tutorial to refresh in my mind the details. The Penny Sampler Class Step 1: Quilt Blocks. THANK YOU! I choose the straight furrows pattern for this one. Could you help me? This … Step 1: First you … It is wonderful to make a new friend and to share ideas. Pin the batting together. Or how to do it? I have been making rag baby quilts for years now as each new baby is born in my family and this seems like the logical next step to move on to! Thanks for the great close up photos. Making my first quilt and wanted to do a quilt as you go but this is the first tutorial that made sense to me. September 2012 October 2018 Quilt As You Go with no sashing, allows you to create pre quilted blocks, which are then put together using this easy tech-nique to create larger pre quilted blocks. October 2019 you make this look easy, can't wait to try it! My problem is I didn't leave 1" to join the halves! I've never made a full sized quilt because I just cannot handle all that fabric at once and there isn't a place in this house I can lay out a quilt that size. Many of the techniques use sashing to join the bocks. Tutorials April 2013 Using it for my Green Tea and Sweet Beans - I am a hand quilter and love how portable this makes my project. I love the look of this and hand sewing is fun for me, so yay! One tutorial is completely finished by machine while the other is hand stitched at the back. August 2014 Leave about 1 inch unquilted at the edges of the front fabric. I use lightweight fusible interfacing cut in very narrow strips to "glue the batting together. June 2012 First, you will attach the 2″ piece of sashing to the yellow striped block using a 1/2″ seam allowance. August 2011 August 2013 Also, because I will have 9 chunks to assemble when I am done, it was important to remember to leave the one inch unquilted margin on two sides of the four outside corner pieces. It is brilliant. February 2010, Have you ever wondered what "quilt as you go" was? June 2011 I'm back into quilting again, this time by machine! I did see a video that I believe is exactly the same as the one you show us here. The rest is on the left, the main part you have done, and the one block or row of blocks. Handstitched Class The good thing about this method is that you are working with the top fabric and the batting together so there is no need for basting or spraying at the end of a big quilt because the batting is already attached to each … August 2012 I do have a question though--if the blocks are joined through the entire length of the block, how do you then join the rows? THANK YOU!!! and I 'm sharing this tutorial in my blog. Marci Girl Designs December 2018 Thanks Karen! I do all the rows first. Great job! When you are done, open the seam and smooth the batting or give it a very gentle tug to flatten it out. Blog After following you on YouTube and being helped so much,I bought your book. I am new to blogs.. There are some fun projects in the book that I hope to some day complete. This tutorial allowed me to start quilting since I could not afford to have a quilt done by a long-arm quilter. Be careful to use a heat setting on your iron suitable for your batting. This will let me quilt it in thirds, easily manageable on my domestic machine. August 2017 I have been wanting to try QAYG for a while now, but I could never wrap my hear around the finishing. Ay ideas to help me? July 2011 Thank you and I am starting to use this method today as I like the look much better than using strips to join. August 2018 The photos below are mine, but all of the wording is Leanne. Then place the back fabric with the turned-under side on top, smooth, pin and hand sew it in place. I decided to make a quilt as you go king size quilt for my daughter in law for her 40s. July 2010 Do not use Quilt As You Go … The photo below shows this sample after it was finished, washed and dried. Thanks Sharon. And I've tested it with my latest quilt and it works great! I've been thinking about this for ages, because I designed a 2 block quilt for my inlaws 50th anniversary. January 2011 There are many ways to do quilt-as-you-go (QAYG). Align the two blocks and place them right sides together. Grandma’s Kitchen Quilt instructions are still available on Pat Sloan’s website, and they’re free!. January 2014 I certainly appreciate the post. What type of stich do you use to join the backing together. 15. December 2010 January 2016 Quilt-As-You-Go Quilt: Quilting is something that I absolutely enjoy. April 2016 Quilt your blocks with the backing fabric in place. I sent you a couple of questions under “contact me” about this method of QAYG. When the extra is removed from both pieces, the cut edges will align perfectly because they are made with the same cut! January 2019 Thank so very much. Hope this makes sense. Clothing Essentially, this technique means you create BLOCKS and you quilt them individually, and then you join the QUILTED blocks into a large quilt, with sashing. November 2010 March 2012 Hugs, Ellie. September 2014 Swaps Bee Sewcial the batting securely joined so it would not shift into a lump. What is Quilt As You Go? March 2014 February 2013 July 2018 This is the clearest tutorial I've been able to find so far! Newest adventure for me will be to learn to quilt as I go but without sashing. Ive always used a machine..... What an awesome tutorial! What a great idea and tutorial. Quilting projects like table runners and baby quilts are ideal for the Quilt As You Go Method. QUESTION: How do you bind around the edges of the quilt? I add my bindings back to front, by machine, & use a fancy stitch on the front. Thanks ladies, it has been fun! I then sew the unquilted 1" margin (top layer only) of the second chunk through all three layers of the first chunk trim the batting to match and fold under the backing and hand sew. Like Liked by 1 person. This is a 6-row quilt, so I joined it into 3 sections and quilted each section by machine, using my walking foot. June 2010 Might try that one day too. Press open the front seam. July 2015 Marci, thank you for this collaboration! It's a signature quilt, so it needs custom quilting, not just an allover design. September 2013 So, I'll try your method [backwards] & finish at the front, with a fancy overlap stitch! April 2019 This tutorial is the answer for me because I don't want sashing between my quilt blocks. I have made a king size log cabin quilt in 2 pieces because one piece would not fit through my machine. I planned to join it as you show here. a clean join on the front seam without adding any kind of design element to the front or the back of the quilt. October 2013 I was using a method similar to yours: pinned back and batting out of the way and sewed the tops together...then trim batting, lay one side backing open over seam, fold other side backing under 1/4" and overlap the flat side, hand st closed..long story short- damaged my hand and couldn't do hand sewing . that's great :). Hello! Kathy, Please comment on how you bind the edges (with traditional binding?). Thank you! Essentially, QAYG is a way to break down your quilting into more manageable pieces, making it a go-to for those who have smaller work spaces, are working on small-scale projects (like a patchwork … This video will show you one way you can Quilt As You Go (QAYG) with Sashing and Self Binding! May 2010 I really agree with Lori It was the last in a long line of Q as you Go and is SO clear. October 2014 Style Stitches *** Don't Miss Our Newest Video ... "Joining Quilt Blocks With Continuous Batting and Backing Strips". I have so enjoyed working with you on this three country collaboration! If you want to learn how to make a Crazy Quilt Block, watch video #1 on this playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOyBpgg5noRUyB0xTYhr0gbCqQg3p4fk6To learn how to make a Rag Quilt, watch this playlist (it's for Christmas, but you can just change the prints of fabric):https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOyBpgg5noRXKuxZ5OMUliH8MbuLnxzzRPlease subscribe for a front row seat in my Peanut Gallery!! April 2017 September 2015 I am making my first king sized quilt, and this will make my process so much better. no bulky seam from sewing the front and the batting together. November 2012 If you want to learn how to make a Crazy Quilt Block, please watch video #1 in this playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOyBpgg5noRUyB0xTYhr0gbCqQg3p4fk6To learn how to make a Rag Quilt, watch this playlist (it's a Christmas quilt, just use different fabric prints):https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOyBpgg5noRXKuxZ5OMUliH8MbuLnxzzRCheck out my eBay auctions!http://www.ebay.com/sch/darlenemichaud/m.htmlSee my son Derrick's website http://derrickmichaud.com/and check his band schedulehttp://roklobmusic.derrickmichaud.com/Check Out Skylar's World (my granddaughter)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchtZ7YPtd1sjgiYuxry4_gPlease Visit my Blog! Tutorial - QAYG, joining the blocks without sashing For my regular blog readers, this tutorial is going to come a little from left field. Thanks so much to Lynne for having us today! I will definitely try this. July 2017 I then iron the overlap, and I have enjoyed hand stitching the backs. If you learn better with a book, I recommend Quilt-As-You-Go Made Modern* by Jera Brandvig. October 2012 A much easier QAYG without the sashing. There are many ways to do quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) and these are 2 of my favourite methods. As you add rows, you still just have the quarter inch under the machine. Perfection is not required here, batting is forgiving. Random Thoughts On one side, fold and iron under 1/4 inch of backing fabric. I’m a beginner yet, so it’s constantly challenging and fun and creative all at once. You would need a piece of mat board to lay between the stitched front pieces and the overlapped batting then cut with a rotary cutter. Thanks! The quilted top can be attached to a quilt back by stitching in the ditch along the seam lines. In my classes, we have been exploring quilt-as-you go techniques. Projects I've been thinking about this for ages, because I designed a 2 block quilt for my inlaws 50th anniversary. !https://www.youtube.com/c/darlenemichaudschannelPlease Like my Facebook Page! You will save so much time with the new process. January 2012 This is my truly first QAYG tutorial to assemble a quilt without sashing. Joining quilted log cabin blocks without sashing. November 2019 I have made a large guilt in a similar fashion using sashing so I understand the basic concept. I got excited about quilt as you go because I don't feel confident to machine quilt a large quilt. This was the method I used to put the hand quilted, pieced squares together with batting and backing. I'm learning to quilt by myself - no classes -- too expensive -- this is great! Thanks so much for this tutorial. Thank you. Thank-you. This tutorial demonstrates how to join two blocks without sashing. When you flip the sashing down it will hang out over the edge of the yellow striped block by 1″. There is no sashing required and quilting while piecing makes these types of projects go together … The one problem I have, however, with every quilt I make, is the fact that it is awful hard to machine quilt … I must be missing something. Thank you so much for the tutorial. (*affiliate). :). Then, take two rows, and you do the 1/4 inch seam, and that's all you have under the machine. Follow the instructions on page 23 of Turnabout Patchwork. We source some of the best tutorials online to help you manage your wordpress website. The last step matches some of the tutorials mentioned earlier. It lets me leave the sewing room and hang out with my husband. I've been researching the different methods of joining blocks and I'm so grateful that you have listed other quilters and the methods they use. Do not attach backing at this time. Doesn’t this method become very cumbersome when you are trying do a larger quilt such as a king? Clear, concise and it makes sense. I am working in chunks of 3 x 3 blocks (30"x30") which I do not prewash. Saved by Teresa DownUnder. (There will be 1 1/2 inches of sashing showing but 1/2 inch of it is sitting on top of the seam allowance.) This made my understanding and ability to make beautiful quilted pieces on my home machine so much easier and a pleasure to learn. Learn in 5 minutes how to quilt as you go any block without sashing. For anyone wanting to dip their toes into the world of quilting, Quilt-As-You-Go is … February 2019 (Most of the quilts I make do not have sashing.) March 2013 This video will show you one way you can Quilt As You Go (QAYG) with Sashing and Self Binding! Hint: I purchased my book at Joann’s using a 50% off coupon! Quilting Bees T. Yes, please post how to finish the edge, I'm going to try this as my first ever quilt! You make it look like it's "traditionally" done! I started a quilt many yrs ago and never finished it☹️. I'm almost ready to quilt so would appreciate comments as soon as possible. I visualize each step and I do not understand how the batting can be stitched together without the stitches showing on the top. :), I think sashing the blocks doesn't suit every quilt, and I enjoy hand sewing so I like the demonstrated method, but the "backwards" way sounds great, and could add another interesting feature to a quilt. January 2018 February 2017 It is not hard. A huge Thanks to Leanne for all the hard work! Learn quilt as you go without sashing This tutorial demonstrates how to join two blocks with… March 2011 Carpet installers lay 2 adjoining rooms of carpet separately but let them overlap loosely where the 2 pieces meet. Book Reviews THANK YOU!!! The sashing post fabric should contrast with the quilt sashing fabric and yet complement the overall quilt. Quilt Along The most you have under the machine is one block wide. This week we’ll assemble the blocks into a quilt top. 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