QAYG=quilt as you go.
Go ahead and use the serger. Just remember that it moves really fast. I do it for simple, ie log cabins, rail fence etc. anything w/lots long strips. I did not find much bulkiness as the quilts were for little boys and were going to be "hard used". on the boat, going on hunts! You know the kind of things they do. They are big now, but the quilts faded and much loved are still around. Hope this helps.