Need help with a quilting dilemma
 

I have inherited 28 beautiful star blocks, made in different shades of lavender. There is one block in the group that has been batted, backed and quilted. I don't know if the owner's intention was to continue with the entire quilt this way, or if I should put it together the conventional way of sewing the blocks together and treating the entire quilt as a whole for finishing. I have never worked on the individual blocks in this way, and would like some feedback....
Thanks so much for your wonderful website and advice.

I think I would pick out the quilting on that block and put it together as a whole to quilt. I am not a fan of the way QAYG quilts look. Just do it the way you feel comfortable quilting. It will turn out great.

I would pick the batted block apart and sew it together the conventional way or the way you usually do.

If you can find the same colors, remake the block and use the already quilted and batted block for a pillow or carry tote.

I have to agree, I would pick out the quilting and do what you are used to doing.

Dina

Sometimes we feel a sense of obligation to finish it as the quilter intended- I know this because I inherited approximately 12 WIPs from my mentor. However, I came to realize that the original quilter would be pleased and honored to have you finish the project YOUR way. I would use 25 of the blocks to make a top, use 2 on the back, and keep the batted block as an accessory wall hanging. Best of luck with the project!

QAYG are stiffer than a regular quilt. I have only made one and do not like it.

you could continue on as the original owner did and learn a new skill.

A newbie question -- what makes the QAYG quilts stiffer? Thank you!

Judi

that kind of puzzled me---i've made a number of quilt as you go quilts- i've never had one come out 'stiff' ???
i have seen a 'Cotton Theory quilt' that was kind of stiff---there was so much dense quilting on it- but it even softened up when it was laundered...mine have never been stiff. stiffness depends on the batting used & the density of the quilting- some quilts are stiff even if not done qayg---i don't think that method is the determining factor....the batting/quilting density is the determining factor-i've seen hand quilted quilts quilted so densely they were like boards when finished-