Originally Posted by mom-6
I'm wanting to create a QAYG quilt using the blocks from the Blocks of the Orient and Oriental Hourglass swaps. In order to get it to come out the size I want I will need 2" wide (finished width) sashing between my blocks.
The technique I tried previously had a very narrow strip (cut 1" wide) that was top-stitched on to join the blocks.
So how do I go about doing this with a wider sashing so it comes out looking right?
Lay your block out on the backing and wadding which is bigger than you would normally do. Basically you are making your blocks "bigger" by having the backing and wadding un covered on the front. then you just cut the front sahing as big as you want and apply it in the same way, just covering up the bare wadding as you go.
You don't say how you are handing the backing finishing, but hopefully this helps.
Best Becks