Originally Posted by
terriamn
Sewbiz when you quilt your blocks for QAUG do you add about 1/2" extra batting and backing on all sides of your block?
Yes, I cut those a bit bigger because the block may shrink up a bit during quilting. Then I trim the edges even with the front piece before joining. I think my blocks ended up about 12.25" after quilting.
I was using Hobbs 80/20 batting (80% cotton and 20% poly). I don't recommend QAYG for fluffy poly batting... but the 80/20 or even 100% cotton makes it a dream to work with.
The cool thing is that you can start quilting now on the sports blocks you already have, and be ahead of the game when the next batch of sports blocks comes back to you!
