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I just started to do this with a large log cabin quilt. My blocks measure 12-1/2. I cut the batting 13 inches square and the backing 15 inches square. Put them together, press both sides and I did stippling. Then I folded the backing back (out of the way) and trimmed the batting even with the top block piece. I am able to put two blocks with the back sides right side together and sew right along the top block/batting edge. I then fold the top flaps (for lack of a better work) to the edge of the block top, again on the block and stitch down the side, securing the 'sashing'. I really like this method, it is quick and enables me to do another design with the backing fabric.
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thank you!
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I just started to do this with a large log cabin quilt. My blocks measure 12-1/2. I cut the batting 13 inches square and the backing 15 inches square. Put them together, press both sides and I did stippling. Then I folded the backing back (out of the way) and trimmed the batting even with the top block piece. I am able to put two blocks with the back sides right side together and sew right along the top block/batting edge. I then fold the top flaps (for lack of a better work) to the edge of the block top, again on the block and stitch down the side, securing the 'sashing'. I really like this method, it is quick and enables me to do another design with the backing fabric.
#6
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Midland, TX
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I love the QAYG technique, and have used it several times. Like Pollyv9, I have adapted several of my favorite patterns to this style. I'm scheduled to teach a 9 year-old how to do this method a little later in the summer, and I think that the quickness factor will be a big plus!
#7
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Morganton, Ga
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I started my quilt addiction after watching Georgia Bonesteel on PBS. Her series taught the QAYG method and is the one I use most often now. All of her books {Lap Quilting} teach the method and are very well written.
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