Originally Posted by vickig626

This is a quilt I just finished for my SIL. I used a new technique for the main section then the traditional one (what we're learning now) to attach the borders.

I don't want to be limited to only quilt patterns that can use the connecting strips so want to learn other variations which I'm sure Jenniky will cover as time goes by.

This technique is a bit harder to work with because you're working with larger chunks of sandwiches but is still do-able.

I'm only posting this now to show that you can use different techniques to complete the quilt. Besides, I'm quite proud of this quilt since it's 95% made from scraps and not cut-down fabrics. The only fabric I had to buy was the border.

Originally Posted by Jenniky

.*** Question: Would the Wonder Under Scrap use Idea be considered a glue product?????

Originally Posted by charlottemarie

Vicki G. Those blocks are absolutely beautiful!
Jennicky I'm posting a picture for you to approve before I go to the other parts (rows)

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Better? I can't wait to put my Boom7 blocks together after this is done!

Originally Posted by SewExtremeSeams

Interesting results Jenniky. I really like your samples with using the pins. Though I haven't started on my blocks yet, I will have to go with one of the glue methods or spray basting as my arthritic hands will not handle pinning with the curved pins or straight sewing pins. My hands ache for quite a few days afterwards when just working on small quilts with pins. I am very thankful for 505 spray and am hoping I will be happy with little dots of liquid glue for basting. I have tried stick glue but it isn't my favorite.

Beautiful QAYG Christmas blocks Vicki.

Originally Posted by Jenniky

Thanks JeanieG for you encouragement.

I was pondering the glue basting. I had a thought about something I commented on and then also Vickig626 replied in way of comment. I have been shopping for a high end machine. Trying to decide which, what and so forth I like the best in the various models. With this thinking in mind. Will I feel confident enough using glue products around a two thousand plus dollar high end machine. Off the top of my head Im screaming no....but I would not hold that as a truth down the line as I become more comfortable and adept at using glue products with care and a bit more precision. (NO GUNKING)

It has become so automatic for me to Spray Adhesive or Now Glue with Liquid or STick Baste before I am quilting. Im forgetting that I also have other options. So I decided it was only fair that since I have showed these glue basting techniques to also Share some Quilting using Pins to baste (hold) the fabric in place prior to quilting. *** This is the time for all you ladies who don't care for glues and adhesive sprays to give your positive input on methods not involving Glue Products.*** Question: Would the Wonder Under Scrap use Idea be considered a glue product?????


I started Pinning my sandwiched quilt block at #1 in the middle, Then I moved to #2 and pin around in the secondary area. Finally I placed pins in the four outer corners and then in the middle of all outer edges.

Once I had completed these pinning steps. I ran a stitch around the edges of my quilt sandwich as we have done with all the other methods.

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I left the pins in and started my quilting in the corner of the middle square. I removed the pins as I worked my way out.

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Here is the front and back of my completed sandwiched and squared quilt square.

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RESULTS: It actually took me less time from start to finish. Quilting this square.

Discussion: How do you think the different methods I have shared compare in my finished squares. I'm going to wait and see what you ladies have to say before; before I reveal my findings. Im excited to hear your thoughts, comments and experienced insight.