JudyG

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.

Deb watkins

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!

Deb watkins

When your quilt is all assembled, you certainly could add outside borders, just as you normally would on any quilt that you are making. I will post pics when I get the binding done, maybe that will give a better overall picture. (no pun intended)

DJ

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?

Deb watkins

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!

loishe

Sewing outside? What a neat idea! I may move out to my front porch for the day!

loishe

Oh, and I loved the tutorial. I want to try this. I like the idea better than the cotton thery.

adyldrop

Sah-weet!!!!! Thanks so much for this!!!

Shirlx

Thanks for sharing this is a great idea. But then I get so many great ideas on this site.
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lindagor

Thanks so much for the great tutorial.