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Originally Posted by vickig626 (Post 5434320)

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.

VERY PRETTY, Vicki!

Vicki...love your quilts! Hopefully I will be able to post my finished center in a couple days & how I achieved it (hopefully it will turn out correctly).

And Jenniky...you are doing a supurb job!!!

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!

Beautiful QAYG Christmas blocks Vicki. Charlottemarie, that looks great.

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Originally Posted by Jenniky (Post 5433984)

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

I have use wonder under and various fusibles for years, and in regards to if they gunk up needles etc - I DO consider them a glue product. One of my favorite parts aobut using scraps of wonder under - I deliberately place the wonder under in spots I am fairly sure I will not sew, or will only touch glancingly. that way - no gunk build up. Despite a love for fusing, I actually stay away from them if I will be doing heavy quilting in that spot. Which is where fabric glue has saved me. I found refils and the fabric glue pen I was talking about in the fons and porter quilting gadgets area of Joanns this week. that glue goes on thin and doesnt seem to gunk things. for commisioned items or show items I tend to stick with that glue more than any other, because i totally trust what it will do in the long run. I am getting to that point with the elmers craft glue, but i do find it can gunk things up if i am not careful and get blobs in spots. i would think that is true of any glue though.

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Originally Posted by charlottemarie (Post 5434574)

Great job Charlottemarie on squaring up your blocks. :thumbup: Looking great. I see you added another fun pumpkin. May I say WOW, can't wait to see your finished center. If something seems unclear or awkward when you are attaching your rows, please ask. We have several experienced QAYG quilters following this thread and we are ready to help. :thumbup:

Vickig626 - Your Christmas quilt colors and fabrics are awesome. I can see why you are so proud of your Combination QAYG Scrappy. It looks so precise. When I get to this technique I'm sure I will be leaning on you for advice. You have shared many beautiful pieces of QAYG examples with us and I want to thank you for the time you took to take pictures and share with us. Seeing what can be achieved helps to inspire me and Im sure others to move ourselves towards jumping in and trying for ourselves. IMHO :thumbup:

VickiM - Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing your center. :thumbup:

Vagabondindigo - Thanks for answering my question. I'm taking note of your suggestions on when and where to use the wonder under. I was thinking it would be also considered a glue product, however I wanted to confirm. I completely agree with what you said on the glue products as well. I am grateful for awesome input and opinions such as you and the other experienced quilters have shared with this thread. :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by SewExtremeSeams (Post 5434315)

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.

I'm so happy with all the results and learning so many different techniques to achieve the same end. I want to thank you and everyone that has actively responded with posts in the thread making it possible for me and others to learn from each other. Thanks Again :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Jenniky (Post 5433984)

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) :D

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. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Im excited to hear your thoughts, comments and experienced insight.

Jenniky - I don't think there's much difference in any of your testing results but maybe it's just my old eyes LOL
My guess is whatever works best is the best one for the quilter.

But I have a separate comment about the glue -- I do use Sewline glue sticks for installing zippers and no gumming up of the machine or needle. But being a little pricier, I would use these on glue basting the quilt squares only because of the expense. I do use regular glue sticks occasionally without any problems but not on a regular basis. I do notice the needle gums up a little but I replace that needle as soon as I'm done with whatever I'm sewing.

I have a Babylock Esante and it's a little over 4 years old. It's a workhorse and very reliable. I'm hoping to add the Symphony next year and dedicate my Esante to strictly an embroidery machine. I wouldn't trade it for the world but there's some nice new features on the Symphony that my older Esante doesn't have.

Hope I've cleared up any worries about glue sticks and the computerized machines. But, liquid glue, I can't speak to that.

SewExtremeSeams -- Thank you for your kind words. I totally forgot about these blocks so looking forward to getting this one completed and maybe be a Christmas gift.