Thanks, OkSewGlad. The house blocks finish at 10 inches. I used 10x18 inch pieces of fabric and cut out 6 at a time. This is a Marti Michell pattern using her templates. It was a class assignment and one I resisted because I hadn't seen a houses quilt that I really liked but by the time I sewed the first 6 together, I was hooked. I had used the most horrible fabric that I had and the pattern transformed them into something I really liked. She suggests how to spread the colors out so the houses are pretty well balanced with the different prints. This is my second house quilt and I still used some pretty horrible prints in the darker houses but it all balances out.

Great blocks, Jeanie! I agree it's fun to quilt the little squares.

Here is one row (front and back) of my QAYG Baby Quilt. I'm so excited about how easy this was, I just hope that they line up okay when I do the rows. I tried pinning the pieces, as Jenniky did, but I found it much easier to just put tiny dots of school glue along the edges and press it. This made it much easier to sew. I used my 1/4" foot for the edges, then changed to my SITD foot for machine sewing the final seam. I do not do hand stitching if I don't have to.

Boston - Wow your stitches are lovely. If yaou want ta see how the wool quilts ya could buy a small piece & try a few stitches.
GG - I love both o' your quilts. Just stunnin'!
OK - Thanks for postin' Anael's thread, her jelly roll race quilt is lovely!

I just got back from Brady & had a busy weekend. The lake is so low that Islands are appearing ta pop up everywhere!

Hi everyone, I have been following your class, just waiting to get a few things done so I can be free to start these lessons.
I used fleece for the back of my great granddaughter's quilt and it turned out great. Plus it was so easy to quilt. The only problem I can see is that it is so warm. Certainly not a summer quilt!

Gardnergal - Your quilts are beautiful. :) Great job :thumbup: Your talent in quilting is very apparent in the quality of your workmanship. :thumbup:

I also use this stitch whenever I can. I used it mostly on bags since I use fusible fleece as the batting and it works great.

JeanieG - The Baby quilt is coming along very nicely. This next QAYG quilt Im working on I'm planning on doing all machine stitching. Im thinking I will try your method JeanieG. and use the dots of glue and pressing instead of the pinning. :thumbup:

Hello back at you Sunrise. :) Sounds like your dggd's quilt is going to be very useful come the cold winter months. :thumbup:

JeanieG - Like you, I am hoping fervently that my rows line up with each other. I believe I am going to check them closely before I start pinning. If they are off a bit, I might slice off a smidgen.

Boston - Wow your stitches are lovely. If yaou want ta see how the wool quilts ya could buy a small piece & try a few stitches.

Sorry Dublb, I cannot work with wool as I am allergic. That's okay though, I love the Warm and Natural.

I finished my test of this process. I made 8 blocks pretty nondescript just to see if I could do this (fairly easily). My first 2 blocks were set wrong so I just changed the whole layout as wasn't worth ripping. So my test piece is not very pretty... I have a set of sun bonnet sue type blocks that are for a quilt for one of my DIL. I need a QAYG method to join them and was not happy with where I was headed. I believe this will work nicely so I am going to get those all squared up and ready to finish.

Oh yes, stay away from the wool!!!! No allergies allowed!

Your Sue's are gonna be beautiful! I like the first set o' blocks. Bind 'em & call 'em a Table Runner. Done!

Well, I have six of the blocks put together. They look okay from a distance, but when you get a bit closer, you can see that they could have lined up a bit better. I hope my sister will not be too critical when she sees it.

The quilts are all beautiful. I have a problem . I wanted to add more blocks to the center that we started in QAYG. My blocks were 9" square. So, I had smaller blocks and I have carefully measured each block to be 9" squares. I have done everything step by step as I first did. They have been quilted and the sashing has been added. Now when I try to align the sashings, the center blocks are smaller and the sashings do not match. What can I do? HELP, PLEASE!!!!!

Just a thought, did you abutt those blocks with the sashing sewed on top. I had trouble too until I realized that and it was much easier to get the sashings to line up. I don't know why I didn't realize that at first. I hope that helps.

Here are my examples of what I'm saying:

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Abutt the two blocks.

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Put binding strip on right block right side to right side and sew down
with 1/4" seam.

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Then roll your strip over to the left block and fold your seam in a 1/4" and you are ready to sew down the left side. Once you do this trim your strip even with the blocks.

I do hope this helps, this is just how I do it.
Charlottemarie

Charlottemarie , thank you. There is a separation between the blocks. I used a decorative stitch to secure the sashing. I will have to see if I can use the seam ripper to take them apart.

FYI all...Hancocks of Paducha has a 20% off sale this labor day weekend. Joanne's also. A good time to stock up on batting. Dubib...several size of wool which looks like a good buy.

I also researched Hobb's batting and they are made in Waco, TX. They talk about scrim but don't mention which side should be up.

It took me a few read throughs... but am I understanding that you are reversing the top and bottom strips.. The folded sashing piece on the top and the flat sashing used on the back? Then you are adjusting the flap to match the width of the other sashings??? :confused: And this is helpful in aligning the machine stitching?? Would be wonderful if you could share a few more step by step photos of your method Charlotte please... I would like to understand what is working for you..so I can see if it will work for me... :thumbup: as I try the machine stitching this next time.:)


My goal is to have the next tutorial methods posted by the beginning of next week. At the same time I'm working on another QAYG method to get a good handle on it before sharing it. :)

charlottemarie - I also am not quite understanding but my mind doesn't process information like it used to (part of the fibro).

ssnare - if there is a gap between the blocks, that means your sashing isn't tight enough. If your stitching a tight 1/4", it could cause this. I hope this makes sense. I went through this many times until I got it right.

Hi Jenn, no I do one sashing at a time. After I fix the top sashing I turn it over and do the back. I do the same for the sashing on the back. Then when I finish a row that way, I do the strip the same way except then I have 4 or more blocks and it is just a longer strip that i am working with. I don't know if I did it right, but that is how I did my Halloween wallhanging a few days ago. I haven't got caught up enough with my boom to be back on this. I am going to finish it up and then I will be back online. I'm reading all the posts everyday to stay in touch.

VickiG, my thinking is different too. I may be doing this all wrong, but it just works for me. My husband says I am always on another planet. LOL

Ssnare, glad I could help out. I just have to do things the way I understand. This now is a whole different critter from the bigger borders but I think it will work on those too.

I understand what you're doing but you're actually adding a step that gives one more opportunity for the blocks to slip out of line and the strips to vary in size. After using your method, I would suggest that you review Jenniky's blog posting and it might make more sense to you now. I'm a visual learner too and sometimes even pictures don't work for me until I actually try it even when the steps don't seem to make sense to me.:)

Hi everyone...I'm back from Wisconsin...good trip...coming back was stressful (left a day early--didn't want to be stuck in Atlanta for a couple days with the hurricane coming). I have caught up on the reading & am impressed with the quilts posted...great job, everyone! :thumbup:

Everyone's quilts are looking great! I just now had some time to start quilting my blocks. I am using my Calendar BOM squares and got the Jan. and Feb. blocks quilted. Just some echo quilting and SITD. It is so much easier to quilt a block rather than the whole quilt at once! I am still not sure I understand how to do the sashing, but will go back through this tute when I am ready for that step. I will post pics as soon as I get my camera back.

Hello everyone.. I regret my absence from the board these couple of days It was necessary for me to focus all my attention on personal happenings. It's good now and other than several errands I have to attend to today I can refocus back on what I love doing Quilting :thumbup: My dgs will be visiting with us for a couple of days while my dd and her hubby go to a concert out of town. Obviously sewing slows down to a crawl when there is a 3 year old toddler around. So Im shooting for Monday to be back on track. :thumbup: That gives everyone more time hopefully to finish up on what they are working on before I introduce the next tutorial. :thumbup::thumbup:

'gads, better chain myself to the SINGER today.........sew much to do still

you do realize that Monday is Labour Day and you migth have your dgs around a little longer {giggle}

Everose, that is terrific! The rich blue really sets it off. You did a wonderful job.

Everose--I really like this quilt! The border/backing fabric works perfect, great movement.

Everose...a reversible quilt! That really turned out neat.