I'm considering the book 'Machine Quilting in Sections'. Does anyone have this book? Is is helpful? Easy to understand? Does her way to QAYG work?
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I'm considering the book 'Machine Quilting in Sections'. Does anyone have this book? Is is helpful? Easy to understand? Does her way to QAYG work?
I wasn't in love with it but yes, it does work. I have two or three king size quilts to finish and they are in sections. One day I will get them done. No other way could i finish them when this large. Sharon Pederson also has a great Reversible quilts book out.
If you are a visual learner consider craftsy.com has a class with Ann Petersen Quilting big projects on a small machine
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I have the book. I have not followed her QAYG process, but I do think it has some value. It wasn't really easy to understand - but that's just me. Here's a process I follow to quilt twin size or larger quilts that I read about in a book by Debra Wagner:Originally Posted by FGlinda
I lay the quilt sandwich on my dining room table and pin baste only the middle 1/3 of the quilt. Working on one side, I separate the top from the batting and cut off the batting in a long, curved line and remove it. I then fold the backing and top and pin it loosely. I repeat on the other side. Once I've finished quilting the middle 1/3, I lay the quilt back on the DR table, open up the backing/top on one side, reattach the batting using long basting stitches, and then quilt the side. Then I repeat for the other side.
In this way, I never have more than 1/3 of the quilt under the harp at any time. I do mark the 2 batting pieces and the 2 sides so I can match them up again later. I am mindful when quilting the middle 1/3 to stop quilting a couple of inches from the edge of the batting and I do my best to continue my quilting pattern from the middle onto a side section so I have continuity.
Hope this helps.
Cheryl
I have this book and the Sharon Pederson book. Pederson's book is more of a block at time. You ask if Marti Michell's system works, It works well for her, her quilts are beautiful. Try your library system for a copy before you buy. You may get more out of that Craftsy class that was mentioned.
I have the book and I like it a lot. QAYG is a blanket term for multiple techniques. The book covers several of them and gives you options for dividing your quilt into manageable sections. I also have the Pederson book, which demonstrates a single technique, and as mentioned, completes a block at a time. They both also have quilt patterns.
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I read it, and since a lot needed hand stitching, the book got consigned to the "never used" shelf. I found the Queen of Stitching videos for quilt in the hoop projects and it works for regular pieced blocks as well.
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