nls

Thanks for the info and links!

SueF

I am not sure these will help but will be glad to answer questions if needed: I tried to upload the printed instructions but not sure they loaded. If not I will load in separate post.

Rose Marie

That is not as simple as Fun and Done. I like that you cut the backing bigger so you bring it to the front and connect to the nest block then sew it down.

SueF

December, 30, 2013

Quilt as You Go - How to Join Quilt Blocks - Pictures in December 2013

1. Place quilted square back side up and put 1 inch piece right sides together. Flip over and place 2 inch piece which has been pressed in half (right sides out) on the other side (primary side). Pin and stitch all with ¼” seam. See picture #1.

2. Put back sides of 2 squares together matching the 1 inch piece with the top of back piece. Stitch ¼ inch - may be kinda tight. I press a little before matching to flatten. Picture #2.

3. Picture 3 shows the 2 pieces which have been sewed together and flipped over.

4. Press Yellow/green 2 inch piece to the middle and stitch ¼ inch. Picture #4.

5. Picture 5 shows several 11 inch blocks stitched together. Another long strip will put (in this case) 6 squares together. For as wide as you wish the throw or quilt to be. Finish as desired with binding.

SueF

The backing is not cut bigger, it is just the way it is attached.

Sew Hooked

If your quilt was stiff, it's not because of the QAYG process. It's probably because you quilted each block too densely.

Carol34446

http://www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/a...-machine-sewn/
This is a method that does not require hand sewing and seems like it would work good even with a pannel or other large quilt, just a little extra material on the back to fold over.

ManiacQuilter2

There is NO reason to crawl on all fours to pin baste a quilt. Pack your stuff up and head for your local quilt shop. Usually they allow you to use their classroom if you call in advance. That is what I did for many years. JAF has been advertising that their classroom are available. It is also a great time to shop for any thread needed to machine quilt. This is just my opinion, but I have never been very impressed with the quilt as you go. I had to once finish a UFO for a client and it just wasn't pleasant. Maybe it was because it was polyester batting. I have quilted hundreds of quilts on my Bernina and I never once got down on the floor. That would certainly take any joy out of quilting.

Pat M.

I just taught this to a group of ladies. Sew your 2 squares [rows, etc.] together, measure your backs at least 3/8 to 1/2" LARGER than the top, press one side in about 1/4", lay the other side under it, smooth out, pin and sew in the ditch. This can be found on U-tube. I hope this helps.

Boston1954

I once did one with four blocks joined together. I am not very good at it and have several quilts that are in progress, because they seem to be a bit stiff when I am done. Not sure if I am doing something wrong. I like the put-the-top-together and hand quilt the thing, better.