i have done quite a few "quilt as you go." it's common for the log pattern design. however, i've also done the center of the quilt in the regular way- it's easier to quilt by machine if it's small - then added the borders in the quilt as you go method. this is alot easier to manage. the borders i also quilt on the machine after adding them but since you don't have to get to the center of the quilt, it's easier.