Stitchers Garden quilt w/o the techniques
 

Almost 4 years ago I purchased patterns, etc. With full intention to make this quilt. Well...needless to say...I only got 3 blocks done and now I don't like them. Sooo I have a Plan B that allows me to ditch some of the techniques such as pre-quilting the background of each block (boring!). I plan on just appliquéing each block and picking out a few tehniques vs trying to endure all of that "quilting". I will have my longarmer just do the quilting once the top is pieced. Has anyone gone this route?

Sandy

That is pretty much the idea on quilting each block as you go. I hate it.

sandy

I'm not familiar with this pattern, and am probably about to speak heretical words, but if its just diamond quilting, could you use (cover your ears) (or eyes, lol) pre-quilted fabric?

Sandygirl, I'm not sure if I'm reading your post correctly. But here goes:
If I start doing a project and realize I don't like it I ditch it and move on- be it with the same fabrics or a new project.
Not sure if this is what you're asking though. :)

That is a great idea...but the point of quilting each block is to use decorative stitches to do so.

Sandy

Hi Susie, yes..I have thought of that too....just move on. It just makes me sick to know that I have $400.00 ( yep) invested in the project. Frankly...teaches me to not sign up for classes that I am likely not going to finish. Lesson. Learned.

sandy

Sounds like you have a good plan worked out and you will still be able do some nice appliqued blocks, using the pattern and fabrics you purchased. Nice save!

Exactly! Thanks!
Sandy

I did this quilt and I could never understand the pre-quilting of each block when so much of the quilt still needed to be quilted along with the backing. It turned out great though and I'm glad I finished it and have gotten great compliments for it but I would never do the pre-quilting again unless it was quilt as you go for each block.