Quilt As You Go that Deb uses
#21
Thanks for the tutorial, Deb. I like the way you do this and will try it when I put together my quilt from one of the block swaps. One question, I am assuming that you really pay attention to picking out your backing fabric as that is going to become part of the front of your quilt. Is that correct, or am I misinterpreting how this goes together? I think I get it, but until I actually do it hands on, may not have gotten it exactly.
#22
Judy, you are correct in really thinking the color for the backing, as it IS the sashings between the front blocks. However, for the outside edges, I DO a separate binding strip, just like I would normally do on any other quilt. I will post a pic of the quilt when I get the binding done. Depending on the size and number of blocks used, you really can have a reversable quilt. How cute for a kid!
#23
Originally Posted by magnolia
Another quick question. Can you add outside borders to these quilts or would you do that using this method, but longer pieces? Thanks
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I have some blocks that would be great to try with this technique. Someone asked about adding borders. I'm thinking I could add borders in pieces to the blocks that will be outside before I quilt those blocks. Then proceed as usual, but the borders would have to be the same fabric as the backing. Any other ideas here?
#25
If it is outside borders, they can be any color you wish. The inside 'sashings or borders' are the backing fabric. I had better hurry up and finish the one that started all this so you can see how it will be when finished. Headed to the gazebo - yep, brought the machine and fabric and everything so I can be outside and enjoy nature and sewing!
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