Maybe strips of batting in the channels? that would be the fifth layer in the seam. Then once the whole thing is together you may even want to add some funky top stitching.

I have not seen that before. Thanks for sharing. :D

So I was very curious to what the differences were to the different combinations, so I dug through my cotton scrap bin and luckily there was a bunch of thrips that were the same size, 3 1/2" so I went with it and did a sample of them, Now to bad yo can touch my sample, it would give you an idea on what combination would work best for the summer quilt, I am very happy with what I learned, I did take pictures of my sample, but it mostly looks the same, I will try to describe what I feel etc.

The first rows were just cotton with cotton, not a bad feel, the seam isn't to bad, but not really any body. You would have to be careful what colors are back to back as the light is showing the dark on the back side.

second set had a third piece of cotton, nice feel, still pretty light, seam isn't to bulky, you could definitely use a neutral so it wouldn't show through. The biggest thing is now you have to keep track of 6 layers compaired to the 4 so a little more difficult.

third set I added more cotton, not to impressed, the added layers are difficult to keep even, at least compared to the 4.

Then in the middle I added a single layer of flannelette. Worked well, I like the feel and the seam is fine. It adds some bulk and would probably make a better spring or fall quilt depending on your weather. The last set is probably my favorite, one of cotton and one of flannelette. Nice body, the seam isn't really bulky, gives the one side a nice soft feeling. light enough for a summer quilt still. I just used a lighter color but I imagine depending on the back you may have to watch as it may show through the cotton side.

the tote is done with the serger which provides material cutting as well as stitching all in one action. then the piece was squared up and formed into the tote. this could be done also with quilt squares that in turn could be joined with the serger.

Cool, looks quicker than string piecing. Gonna give it a try.

Thank-you so much for sharing all your experiences.

You are welcome. I figured that if I was curious than others may be as well. It was an interesting experiment. I learned a lot.

You put four pieces together, that puzzles me. Is this a reversible?

Really nice may have to give it a go ! thanks

Yes it is reversible.

I have a serger it might be fun . Thanks :thumbup: :thumbup:

I'm bookmarking---a great way to spit out a quilt in record time! Thanks!

This looks like a great way to get a denim quilt done! Thanks for the idea. I can see using wof fabrics for the flannel for a 40" long baby quilt. If you wanted to make it a little longer you could add a border, top and bottom perpendicular to the strips. hmm got me thinking again oh no!
Here's a link to a log cabin baby quilt. I made one quite a while ago. Just make sure you have all 6 layers (2 fabric, 1 batting in each strip) layered evenly so you catch all edges in the seam.

http://www.sewvac1.com/Library/Quilt...structions.pdf

This isn a great idea. Thanks!

WOW, I'm so impressed. I am going to get my serger out and learn how to use it. Great Tute and love the baby quilt. I'm ready to retire and quilt!! Thanks for all the good information. :)

You are welcome everyone!

I'm tempted to get a serger.

i do mine a little different.I serge all 3 layers together.Made a bunch for grands.I took a panel small or big i lay batting under panel then backing on top off panel right sides together and serge then flip the backing over and serge all 3 together.Make sens??and then the same system again always backing on top rst and when flip backing to back sew all 2 pieces of the ready piece together with the 2.piece and so for.

I bet you could use corduroy (I have bunches of scraps from when I made pants/skirts for my girls years ago). That is a med.to heavy fabric and the seams wouldn't show as they would in thin cotton. Agree??? Mary

oksewglad
Love to try this. Saved the pdf Thanks.
cutebuns
Have serger, will give it a go! Thanks

Thank you cutebuns love this and thanks you oksewglad for the pdf ! :thumbup:

I would love to make a serger quilt. I enjoy having a serger and as soon as I find time, I plan to make at least one. Thanks for the tute.

Thank-you for the Tute...I have a serger but have not used it yet. I really wish there were more free lessons on utube on how to thread and sew with it...I have seen a few...maybe I will give it another try.