Quilting squares as you go....

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01-22-2012, 09:55 AM

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amizjeanne

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Not sure about an answer but I love this quilt - so cute plus the colors are very pretty. I love owls and have a ceramic collection - they make me smile whenever I see them.

01-22-2012, 10:14 AM

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I made a similar quilt for my granddaughter, but assembled and sent the quilt to a long-arm quilter rather than trying to quilt it myself. Someone on here said something about doing the applique first, then quilting the block if you decide to QAYG. I tend to agree with that, because the applique stitches will be visible on the back if you qpplique the sandwich. Anyway...here's the one that I made

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01-22-2012, 10:32 AM

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Thanks so much!!!

01-22-2012, 10:34 AM

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Yes, thanks for the tips!

01-22-2012, 10:50 AM

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Here is the link: http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/sto...&item_id=21934

01-22-2012, 11:08 AM

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Here is a link to the 'quilt as you go' methods-if i could save $80-100 on the quilting, that'd be great!!

01-22-2012, 11:08 AM

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What would a stabilizer be? Thanks for the advice!

01-22-2012, 11:47 AM

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Love the owl quilt !!! Of course i love birds. I would like to know more about quilt as you go myself. I've tried it just couldn't get it to look right. I will be watching for lessons.

01-22-2012, 03:08 PM

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love your quilt

01-22-2012, 04:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Arleners

I agree with fat quarters. Applique the Owls before you put together your quilt sandwich. I'd use stabilzer to make sure they don't pucker. Then I would sew the blocks together in rows, separating each block with a sashing piece and quilt the rows. Leave a couple of inches of backing fabric on each side of the row. Cut the joining strips to be 1/2 inch larger than your finished sashing. Be careful with your 1/4 inch seam allowance and be sure to keep the backing fabric loose. Sew the sashing to one side of the row, right sides together. Press the sashing open. Line up the next row so the top and bottom sashing are aligned right sides together with the sashing piece. Sew together using 1/4 inch seam allowance. Press fully open. Turn under the backing fabric (you might have to trim a little) and hand sew the back seam closed.

Clear as mud right?

No, clear as a bell - this was my exact thought process beginning to end.