I use the easy border one. But instead of just using it for my borders I put my quilt together in 5 sections. The middle of quilt and the 4 corners then connect it all by doing her easy border technique. No hand sewing !
Thank you for putting these all together in one place. I like being able to compare, without watching 7 different videos. Thank you for taking the time to do that! I thought I’d have to use washing or strips. So glad you showed the ones without those!
The "self-binding" method you demonstrate is called a Potholder quilt, and was popular during the Civil War, when many women could make quick "potholders", pool them and join them for fast quilts for the wounded.
I love the way you cut to the Chase and the topics are segmented, informative, direct d and just orderly. Well done. Your format is so much appreciated for those of us who just want to get to our answers and get sewing. 🌟💜.
@@ScrapFabricLove you do a great job here. I have appreciated your videos as i have been stuck for some time trying to finish a king sized project. You've shared some great options here. I even just got a used older LA machine trying to get this thing done. Ultimately I'm probably opting for using your sashing method you used on your other sampler queen sized blue backing quilt.
Thank you so much for posting this! I'm about to finish a queen-sized stained glass quilt top. It's so big I'm afraid it's taken on a life of its own. Your methods are PERFECT for helping me decide which way to machine quilt on my standard sewing machine.
I just started investigating all the methods and the other day did trials with 2 of them. Today I find this video and VIOLA, I don't have to spend 20 hours doing anymore trials as you have done them for me! Instead I get to watch an hour video. You are awesome. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us. Regarding your concern of not joining the batting: Is if because you afraid it will shrink away or roll up? I know we have been taught to cut the batting bigger but that's before it is quilted to allow for shrinkage during that process. In this case, your batting is already quilted up to an inch or so of the final seam, so even though each block's batting isn't joined to any other block's batting, it has no where to because it is stitch down near by, so it will stay right where it is and all will be well. That part I promise :) Thank you again for all the time you took to do this.
Ah that makes sense yes - I suppose I was worried it would look like little gaps in the batting but it doesn’t so I shouldn’t have worried! Glad the video was useful for you!!
CELLO! You alto know a few viola jokes. I read that it got its name from someone exclaiming voila when presenting their viola, but the reporter on scene transposing the vowels, however since it predates the violin by a century, I don't think that story is true.
I love your honesty, I don’t do the best at stitch in the ditch either. My name is Elizabeth so any “mistakes” in my quilts I now call them Z’isms. They are my special touch that I know they are there but honestly no one else does unless we point them out.
So I did what you did and tried all 7 methods to determine which I was most comfortable with and could get most accurate. A couple of things I discovered. Using good quality lower loft batting 100% cotton or 80/20 eliminates the issues around bulk I saw in your examples. Using batting seam/joining tape at the back was really useful to eliminate bulk and prevent hand sewing. For the joining strip method it was easier for me to use a bias tape maker to make 1” strips and joint at the back instead of the front. Thanks for this combination video. Very useful. And making sample blocks as you did before tackling my full projects is my new way to go
For my full quilt I cut multiple 2” WOF strips and made lengths of 1” bias tape then wound it unto an old large bobbin so I had it on a roll at the ready to cut as I progressed my project
I'm brand new to quilting and heard about the 'Quilt As You Go' method a couple of weeks ago. Since I have an entry level sewing machine, I thought this would be a good option for me. I am so glad I found your video. This has been the best explanation of the different variations I have found. Great video. Thank you so much.😊
Thanks so much! So glad it was helpful for you. Don’t want to add even more options- as sometimes too much choice isn’t great - but I have a couple more recent videos where I tried another QAYG method that I think is even easier but it isn’t suited to all situations. The video is called my new favorite quilt as you go method.
Kristen - It's really nice of you to do time stamps. I always watch all of your videos in full but that is very thoughtful of you to break it out for some people.
Thanks so much for this video. I decided about a year ago that I would make a king-size quilt for my bed! I’m at the point where I think I bit off more than I can chew…but…your tutorial has helped a bunch! I’m going to quilt it in sections and then sew them together using one of your methods! Really…you gave me hope again! Thanks!
I did that a few years ago for my parents. They were wanting a king short for their RV and I made up my own pattern. I used the hand sewing on the back method. I don’t remember what it is called. I believe I saw it from the Gourmet Quilter. Elmers school glue was a finger saver. I glued the seams down so I didn’t have pins. It did get extremely heavy on the borders. I sew on a table and that helped for the weight to the left but I needed more room behind.
The comparison method is a great idea, and well done. I have a giant quilt to make, and no long-arm machine, and no space to sandwich the full quilt the traditional way, so this is really going to help. Thank you!
Thank you for your sampling work regarding quilt block joining. I am working on my first quilting project (a wall hanging), and have been struggling with the best-for-me method of putting it all together. I am on a tight budget, and hate cutting away extra fabric/backing/batting if it is unnecessary. I prefer the no joining strip methods (my machine sewing isn't perfect either), so I will rewatch a few times before diving in. Thank you for this presentation!
Ah, makes perfect sense to make up a few practice blocks of each type of backing to see what I like. Not even sure why I didn't think of that. So many great ideas. You have truly made this fun for me. Great channel, once I get to my computer. I am sharing you. I know many people will benefit from your gentle and common sense approach.
Oh thank you so much! You are so kind. Glad you liked the practice blocks idea too! I was definitely not up to ‘test’ each method on a queen sized quilt so practice blocks made sense to me!
I watched your video almost 2 years after you posted it. Thank you for all your time and work you put into it. It must have taken you a long time to compile all that information before you even set out to make this turorial. I don't take that for granted. You did a great job showing us all the options for QAYG. 👏
Have you tried a quilted mattress pad in place of quilt batting? It's thin, light weight, easy to work with, and very warm! It is honestly my favorite quilt filling. Flannel works nicely as batting in a baby quilt, as does fleece, especially if you want a bit more loft to it.
I've used a recycled mattress protector as inside placemat and I honestly loved doing those. I look to find them in thrift stores for other projects. for one thing, it holds together well with its existing quilted surface and catches kess on a domestic machine
I’ve been using the Fun and Done method for connecting my quilt blocks ever since I started quilting about 5 or 6 years ago. It can accommodate any size quilt block. I’m currently working on a queen size quilt that has 21 inch squares. I was able to quilt each square pretty easily. I always have my batting and backing fabric cut larger than I need to account for shrinkage while quilting. Then I trim off the batting the size of the quilt block and trim the backing fabric to one inch on all sides of the quilt square. Then I sew back to back as you do. I work in rows. It just seems easier. When all rows are sewn together you can add boarders in the same way. When you are all finished cut off the one inch of backing fabric all around the quilt. It is then ready to bind your usual way. My next quilt will be 8 1/2 inch squares. I think I will cut the backing 3/4 of an inch instead of 1 inch to make a more narrow self binding. I don’t think you could go any smaller that 3/4 of an inch.
I been working on this same dilemma. If I may make a suggestion and it is what I have found in doing quilt as u go, polyfil batting seems to suck for quilt as u go..lol it's bulky and your pieces don't lay right. When I switch to natural cotton everything became easier. It's not as spongey and it looks cleaner. It's thinner but we're making a quilt not a comforter so we aren't really looking or need that bulk. I know it's more expensive but on those special quilts I think it's worth it and for a bed quilt it's way warmer.😉 I ended up using the method where u sew your quilt top pieces together north to south, then I sew the backing by the machine with stitch in the ditch. Then join my rows west to east. If that makes any sense..lol basically doing what u decided to do in the end. I trim my batting pieces so they were flush so you get a clean transition from row to row as you add them. But that's my 10cents worth...lol 😊
Thanks! And yes I normally use cotton batting but as the large quilt I ended up doing in 4 long columns so I bought the poly batting as it was on a roll that was a width that suited the columns 😂. It is a heavy quilt but my husband loves it more than the others I’ve done because it is more like a comforter 🤣. Thanks for the tips! With smaller projects I definitely like the false back way you described but for the queen size one it just wouldn’t work unfortunately!
This has been the only video comparing all different ways! Watching so many videos for just the one way you like had been so time consuming! Thank you!
Thanks for the comparisons. I need to add to the sides of my queen size quilts to make them wide enough for the new king size bed so been researching quilt as you go to add these sides. This video did a great job of pulling together the many options. I prefer the no sashing methods but it may depend on whether I can find fabric that blends with the original quilt without needing a transition. Binding strips could make that transition work.
Thank you for this terrific demo! QAYG is my preferred method for the child-size quilts that I make and donate. All your blocks seem to have the backing already attached, which I admit didn't occur to me. I attached batting and quilted each block (only two layers), attached the sashing strip to the right edge of each, as you did, then attached the next block to the sashing. The backing will go on as a single piece when all the blocks are attached. Not sure how it will come out, but it is definitely easier than struggling with a huge quilt under the arm of my home machine!
One of the methods did add the backing on after. It works well but for some quilts even doing that much is too big to go through the machine which is why some people try the other methods too. Good luck with yours!
Glad it helped. I have two other videos I did recently on an 8th method that is my new favourite! Even easier I think. Here is the first one: ua-cam.com/video/wnBwdTLm4Aw/v-deo.html and there is a part 2 because I didn’t totally explain in part 1 how to apply it to blocks and rows. Good luck with whichever method you choose!
@@ScrapFabricLove I definitely like this way too but I have already cut my back and batting to do a strip on the back that I do like to do. I’m definitely trying this way my next quilt. Thank you for the encouragement 😊
EXCELLENT video... thank you... I can not afford having every quilt I sew sent out, so, I have been trying to figure out how I can do it myself.. and this video was a great help.. BUT, now dong it🙆
This was a very helpful video. I've hand quilted most of my quilts because it is expensive to have them quilted and I do not have the space for a long arm even if I could afford one. After watching this I plan on trying several of the methods. Imagine how many more I could complete!
Thanks for the demonstration -- extremely helpful! I used to use method one, I wasn't fond of the feel on the back. I now use method 7 - learned from Monica Poole here on UA-cam. Thanks again, I learned a lot!
I love this Quilt as you go is so much fun Like to see more pattern suggestions for log cabin quilts,table runner And hot pads 10×10 and quilt as you go Bowl cozies
I like Monika Pools methods.From Pattern Pool.I have a queen size Laundry Basket ‘Alaska’,that I’m trying to figure out how to quilt as I go😱.Thank you for your tutorial 🙂
Great show and tell discussion. A few points I will add. 1. For multiple uses I love my 1/4 inch steam a seam. Great for mending holes and adding applique and pockets. Ideal for smaller spaces. Also used effectively on hems on garments. 2. Some of the add a strip methods are extra cutting and stop start plus thread use issues. I've looked at them and think also fiddly. 3. I quite like the top sashing one. I have 12 x 12.5 inch unfinished blocks which I'm hoping will work with this method. It allows the possibility of adding extra blocks if your quilt needs to be bigger before deciding to stop and bind. 4. likewise I'm undecided on the two methods with batting same size ir trimmed. My ADD brain likes easy to finish style. Extra trimming would drive me nuts. 5. That being all said above. I'm a fan of Monica at Pattern Poole TV. Hopefully viewers will check her out too. She specialises in QAYG methods. I wish I has discovered sine of these methods before I fully stitched up 3 queen size quilt tops. On a cc regular domestic machine, it's going to get interesting this year. Cheers to all the quilting community. I'm now a new subscriber here. I watch to learn something new every day. Life is too short not to be quilting and done is better than perfect. Anita of BEYONDAWESOMEDESIGNS
Thanks for this! I think everyone has their own favourite way of doing QAYG don’t they! I’m with you though - extra trimming and cutting isn’t my jam! Thanks for subscribing!
This was super helpful! Thank you for the time you put into this. I'm not a fan of the sashing either. I'm going to try to first method and do the false back. I really only make throw size quilts so I can wrestle that in my machine ok :) I'm excited to do free motion quilting on the blocks with just the batting now. Thanks again!
You can do the sashing strip method but on the back. Your fronts are joined then the sashing goes onto the back. On the front it looks like you have quilting lines either side of the seam.
I think I did consider that one but adding the strips seemed more fiddly to me than folding the backing over. Essentially the same thing though I think? I’m always looking for the easiest way 😂
I love your work and your methods. I have progressed a bit from when I started. After making a series of placemats, I have tried the assembling of small squares on a grid format and was delighted in finding my corners and tips matching. I want to tackle a lap quilt and the only way for me to go is QAYG. So I am avidly watching you my dear.
Great tutorial. I have made one fun and done table runner. I’d like to do a larger project with that method. I have made one quilt with the false back and had a lot of puckers on the back. I’ve done the joining strip method on a handful of quilts with very good results. I put the two inch strip on the front. It’s hard sometimes to get the joining strips to line up vertically. Grateful for QAYG.
There are so many pros and cons to every method. It is great there are so many ways for different use cases I guess but it certainly can hurt the brain sometimes 😂
He samples are soooooo Pretty. I love the learners quilt. I've never quilted but I'm planning to try after the move. I want to mak small projects for my Junk Journals, purses, quilted pieces added to clothing and kitchen items. Thanks for the update. It's a pleasure to watch you videos. Namaste Sweet Friend🥰🐞🤗
I just watched Angela Walters QAYG video. The way she trims her blocks, the batting perfectly(?) meets after you stitch the first seam. In some other methods you trim the batting after you sew the seam. I believe the reason she doesn't baste the batting together or use batting seam tape is because she quilts over the join and she so densely quilts over the join that this heavy quilting won't allow the batting to gap. She just doesn't need it in this case. If my quilting was further apart, I'd probably take the extra step and join my batting as well. I also use a very high loft polyester batting and it doesn't like to lay flat, so another reason I would join the batting. If you use the sashing method, you don't quilt over the join, so I would definitely baste or use batting tape to keep the batting in place. Here's another reason Angela might not join her batting, her block join is right over the batting join. The seam allowances for the block join will cover any tiny gaps. Whilst the sashing method's join is on either side of the batting join, any gap in the batting might be more noticable, so physically joining the batting in the sashing method would be more important. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷.
@@ScrapFabricLove , your welcome! I'd never seen anyone who didn't close the batting, so when you mentioned Angela who does show quilts, I had to figure it out for myself and share. Writing it out helps me clarify things in my mind. So, thank you for posing the question and giving me a place to work it out. You make a difference. 💖🌞🌵😷
I did the same a while back and hated every single one. Ended up buying a Jazz II with a big throat and machine quilted from the middle out. Was so much easier than any of the QAYG methods I tried. I just quilted 1/8 inch from the ditch throughout and it looked great
Glad you found a solution that worked for you! I’ve found an even better QAYG technique more recently to this video but I’ve also recently bought a long arm.
Hello, I just watched your video because I'm doing a t-shirt quilt that I plan to QAYG. I remember a couple of the methods you showed and will probably use the one with the 1" & 2" joining strips (maybe not those exact measurements), BUT the only difference will be that I'll join the front then press the back over and use some dots of glue to hold it in place -then I can stitch in the ditch from the front and it should catch the back piece as well. Hope my explanation makes sense. Thanks for all the info
@@ScrapFabricLove And now I've changed my mind again. I'm going to put a seam allowance on the back and join them, then put a strip over the front to cover it. Probably need a bit of fusible to make the front layers stay flat before I put the strip on.
A good iron might work okay too! Try it first and see if you can skip the fusible step. It’s a good fall back but I would always skip a step when I can 😉
Thank you for demo. I am the same as you for liking the batting butting up to each other. The one with all the backing fabric seems like a waste of fabric but, looks nice in the end result.
Hope you found a method you liked! I did another couple videos after this with another method that I like even more. The videos are just called ‘my new favourite quilt as you go method’
I sew the self binding ones differently . I sew a whole row of the backing together first. Then I put my center and batting in and fold edge over and sew it down. I then do the same with the other rows. Then I join the rows together .
Ooh…I’m working on a king size bed and just need to finish pinning and sewing it together. Next king size after that,I plan to go “Quilt as You Go”. Don’t like hand sewing,so looking forward yo hearing all these options,probably have done at least one of the options before,but good to review.
I have a number 8 now too - it’s in a separate video though as I only recently learned about it - it’s here : ua-cam.com/video/wnBwdTLm4Aw/v-deo.html. Good luck with your King Size!
I really enjoyed seeing these methods. I have a large quilting machine with a 12" harp and mostly do FMQ, but I wanted to learn some of the QAYG methods as well, so thank you for these. However, please forgive me because I DO NOT mean to be unkind but I had a very hard time hearing you at times, your voice dropped down in something sort of like a mumble and I missed things. Again, I apologize for any offense. I just thought you might like to know for future videos. On the other hand, your camera positioning and lighting were FABULOUS, some of the best I've every seen!
I am making a very large quilt as you go been lookin for an easy way to attach blocks. I have been using a 80 20 batting (cotten/polyester) much thinner than yours. Still have not decided which method to use. Thank you good tutorial.
Thank you for this very helpful tutorial and comparisons. I've been trying to find no hand sewing methods too. One of the methods that helped with hiding the extra line on the top used lace! So you will actually have two lines on top as you sew the lace down, but it adds such a nice touch with no hand sewing! I'm sorry but I didn't write the author's name down and I've been trying to find it again.
I appreciate this so much. I've bought everything I think I need but I've never made a quilt before. I like you only have a domestic machine Unfortunately unlike you I've never made a quilt before but it's something I've always wanted to do. I'm 63 so I figured it's now of never. Lol This video is so helpful for me. Thank you so much.
Go for it! You can do it! I only started quilting a year and a half ago. Just take one step at a time and don’t let it be stressful. The first one is totally a learning experience. Happy to answer anything I can if you bump into issues! Good luck!
I just made a king size quilt using Monica Poole’s (Pattern Poole TV) cover strip method with strips on the back. She has 5 methods and all can be done without hand sewing. My machine has a built in walking foot so I can use a foot with a guide to do the top stitch for the cover strip.
If you need to cut a quarter inch from all sides of a batting square (or whatever), you can just cut a half inch from two perpendicular sides instead. Thanks for the video!
loooove the quilt displayed behind you!!...also the pattern on the lamp is totally interesting, wondering how and if the pattern can be translated into a quilt top panel, border, etc. Hmm wavy lines corded looked?? or batting wt or trapunto method...interesting 3-d glass pattern on lamp. I also use deco lite/med wt fabric for my own personal use quilts, because of the wt and also will sometimes use it as bindings...so really really liked your backing. Back in the mid 60s I sewed my dresses and used lite/med weight deco fabric because of the hang, and so I wouldn't have to sew a lining...LOL I loved to make empire waist dresses with long sleeves and hong kong seams and hip-hugger bell-bottoms. LOL
Sounds like you have all the experience you need to get super creative! I’m sure you could make a lamp replica quilt somehow…not sure how exactly though 😂
#3 was the right method, except for 1 error . Top strip should measure 1.5 " & the back strip at 1" . Carry on as you did but then stitch in the ditch on both side of the back strip. You will notice a beautiful 1/8 " seam on each side of the front strip .❤
Kristen, thank you so much for taking the time to demonstrate and film all these different methods in one handy place for us! Much appreciated! Just skipped to your queen sized QAYG and it’s beautiful! I was wondering how you’d join each block, but you did columns of blocks as you’d already said in this video. I love the backing fabric on the quilt behind you in this video! Do you know what it’s called and who makes it? It’s beautiful!
Glad you liked the video! Can you describe the quilt with the backing fabric you like? I’m not sure which one you mean. Hopefully it’s a fabric I remember!
Ok yes I know which quilt you mean. The botanical kind of print. It’s actually an upholstery weight fabric I got in a bundle on eBay. I know it was from John Lewis which is a department store here in the U.K. but I’m afraid I don’t have a note of the name of it! So sorry! I’m so bad with keeping track of fabric names!
I am a learn as I go girl over the years. Tried QAG for my ruler quilting practice. I think that QAG usually seems to just end up too untidy for my liking.
I am just learning how to join the blocks. I like having the block larger and do the quarter inch seam on the front. On the back put the tape on and sew down each side. On the front it looks like you did parallel stitching on either side of the ditch. I am thinking about making the quilt reversible. I don't want to distort my blocks on the front with the strips.
There a so many methods it can be really confusing! After this video I found another one I really like and I have another couple of videos about - it should be in my Quilt as you go playlist if you can find that.
Which comes together the fastest? I’m trying to make a king sized quilt with my 11 yo son, as a gift for my mom’s birthday. We’re inexperienced with quilting (I’ve done some garment sewing, and he’s done some with me), but I have no patience and tend to rush/be sloppy. So I’m trying to figure out the best way to do such a large project in bite-sized boys in a way that’s fool-proof/easy enough that we can’t screw it up too badly. I know that sounds like a lot to ask, but I’m still really hoping???
Hard to answer as different people find different things fiddly! I thought doing it in sections the way I did for my queen size one was easiest for me but depending what you can fit through your machine the ‘false back’ one is probably the most fool proof but you do have to attach the false back eventually so you would have to fit the middle of the quilt through your machine. If that’s not doable maybe try the way I did mine. There is another video that shows it in more detail called Queen size quilt as you go. Hope you find a way that works for you! Love that you are doing that with your son. Mom goals for me!
I’m making a king size / big queen size quilt for my bed and I think imma use my serger to joint to save time I do want to try my sewing machine first and I will let u know how it goes
Just started yes my seems are bulky but it’s my first quilt next one I do is going to be I sew on to the batting and then the backing or do a hug quilt top and do it all In one when I get confident enough to roll it under my machine lol
I was thinking of top stitching too before I saw you do this. You know, I will never invite the “quilt police” to my house. So long as it holds together….I be happy camper!
Good policy! I have a denim and scrap quilt I did QAYG block by block with some top stitching elements. It turned out really well. There are some videos on that one if you haven’t seen them.
It seems to me that all of them involve running the entire quilt through the machine. The method with the strip applied on top of the opened seam, could be done with the strip in the same backing fabric as the backing, could be applied to the back. Then no sashing on the front. I used the one piece backing method.
After you sew the 2 blocks together back-to-back, couldn't you go into seam and trim the batting down to the seam and then lay your sashing piece on it? That might take out a lot of the extra bulk in the seam. Thanks for the info.😊
I want to make a king size whole cloth quilt. I have a long arm machine and it has a 10f. frame so king is too big. If quilted the width of fabric long enough for the bed do you think the quilt as you go would work for the 2 long seams to put the 3 long rows together? afraid to start and ruin my fabric. Have you ever done anything like this?
I don’t have a long arm and haven’t really done a whole cloth so I can’t speak from experience here but if you are doing straight lines anyway it should still work shouldn’t it? I’m not as sure what to do for the join if you are doing more decorative quilting. Unless of course you are okay with hand sewing the back!
Should not be a problem. just join the pieces any way you like from the front in any of the methods - you would need to hand sew on the back for a really good finish
Hey girl I fingered out what I did wrong on my serger quilt I did the first technique over and over so that’s why I was supposed to do something like what ur doing lol my first time
I was basically following other people’s instructions to see which method I liked best so I can’t say for sure but I think it is because one is for the actual joining and one is for the look of it. I’d love to know how it turns out if you do both the same!
@@ScrapFabricLove Don’t know if my method exists somewhere or l have combined parts of methods If l had your contact info l would send it to you..am not a stalker..just a joyful quilter.. Just in case you consider the method not to be a “ quilt as you go”effort..will describe briefly.. Quilt is made in 4 parts..the parts are quilted with batting..will stop here so you can decide if this fits into your methods plans..thanks for replying..🇨🇦
Holding front and back strip at the same time sounds like I'd make a mess, with a lot of do-overs. If there's going to be hand sewing, I'm gonna put it all on the front where it counts. #6 looks the least fuss, even tho there is a lot of extra cloth to trim. How about zigging the mating stuffing edges after the fronts are joined. The little bit of crush shouldn't make a difference in the warmth. Sew the final back-folding from the front so the front has priority over perfect.
Since this video I have found another favorite way to QAYG. There are two more videos if you check out my channel. It’s based on a serger method but you don’t need to have a serger and it’s super easy!
Have you tried any of these quilt as you go methods? Which one is your favourite and what do you use it for?
I'm going with the same as you 6/7. I'm doing a quilt along at the moment. 100days100blocks2021
@@greenpowerfour oh I’ve heard of that! Looks fab!
I use the easy border one. But instead of just using it for my borders I put my quilt together in 5 sections. The middle of quilt and the 4 corners then connect it all by doing her easy border technique. No hand sewing !
I’ll search for that one thanks!
@@pamelahill7164 Can you share who demonstrates this method?
Thank you for putting these all together in one place. I like being able to compare, without watching 7 different videos. Thank you for taking the time to do that! I thought I’d have to use washing or strips. So glad you showed the ones without those!
So glad it was useful for you! I put them all together as I got frustrated trying to compare myself! So many methods out there!
The "self-binding" method you demonstrate is called a Potholder quilt, and was popular during the Civil War, when many women could make quick "potholders", pool them and join them for fast quilts for the wounded.
Very interesting. Tfs 😊
I love the way you cut to the Chase and the topics are segmented, informative, direct d
and just orderly. Well done. Your format is so much appreciated for those of us who just want to get to our answers and get sewing. 🌟💜.
Thanks so much! So glad you liked it! I’m not always sure I do get to the point quick enough so that’s very nice to hear!
@@ScrapFabricLove you do a great job here. I have appreciated your videos as i have been stuck for some time trying to finish a king sized project. You've shared some great options here. I even just got a used older LA machine trying to get this thing done. Ultimately I'm probably opting for using your sashing method you used on your other sampler queen sized blue backing quilt.
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for posting this! I'm about to finish a queen-sized stained glass quilt top. It's so big I'm afraid it's taken on a life of its own. Your methods are PERFECT for helping me decide which way to machine quilt on my standard sewing machine.
Oh brilliant- so glad it helped! Your quilt sounds amazing ! Best of luck finishing it up!
I just started investigating all the methods and the other day did trials with 2 of them. Today I find this video and VIOLA, I don't have to spend 20 hours doing anymore trials as you have done them for me! Instead I get to watch an hour video. You are awesome. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.
Regarding your concern of not joining the batting: Is if because you afraid it will shrink away or roll up? I know we have been taught to cut the batting bigger but that's before it is quilted to allow for shrinkage during that process. In this case, your batting is already quilted up to an inch or so of the final seam, so even though each block's batting isn't joined to any other block's batting, it has no where to because it is stitch down near by, so it will stay right where it is and all will be well. That part I promise :)
Thank you again for all the time you took to do this.
Ah that makes sense yes - I suppose I was worried it would look like little gaps in the batting but it doesn’t so I shouldn’t have worried! Glad the video was useful for you!!
CELLO! You alto know a few viola jokes. I read that it got its name from someone exclaiming voila when presenting their viola, but the reporter on scene transposing the vowels, however since it predates the violin by a century, I don't think that story is true.
I love your honesty, I don’t do the best at stitch in the ditch either. My name is Elizabeth so any “mistakes” in my quilts I now call them Z’isms. They are my special touch that I know they are there but honestly no one else does unless we point them out.
😂 love that! The trick is holding back on pointing out the mistakes! 😂
I made an 'ad lib' baby quilt as a gift and the mistakes turned into embelishments that look deliberate. Lol
So I did what you did and tried all 7 methods to determine which I was most comfortable with and could get most accurate.
A couple of things I discovered. Using good quality lower loft batting 100% cotton or 80/20 eliminates the issues around bulk I saw in your examples. Using batting seam/joining tape at the back was really useful to eliminate bulk and prevent hand sewing.
For the joining strip method it was easier for me to use a bias tape maker to make 1” strips and joint at the back instead of the front.
Thanks for this combination video. Very useful. And making sample blocks as you did before tackling my full projects is my new way to go
For my full quilt I cut multiple 2” WOF strips and made lengths of 1” bias tape then wound it unto an old large bobbin so I had it on a roll at the ready to cut as I progressed my project
Great idea! Glad you found a way that works for you!
@@ScrapFabricLove the ideas were initiated by you so thanks a mil for making the video
I love this side by side comparison! I , like you , say no to a lot of hand sewing! Great tutorial!❤️
Thanks! So glad it was useful for you!
I'm brand new to quilting and heard about the 'Quilt As You Go' method a couple of weeks ago. Since I have an entry level sewing machine, I thought this would be a good option for me. I am so glad I found your video. This has been the best explanation of the different variations I have found. Great video. Thank you so much.😊
Thanks so much! So glad it was helpful for you. Don’t want to add even more options- as sometimes too much choice isn’t great - but I have a couple more recent videos where I tried another QAYG method that I think is even easier but it isn’t suited to all situations. The video is called my new favorite quilt as you go method.
Kristen - It's really nice of you to do time stamps. I always watch all of your videos in full but that is very thoughtful of you to break it out for some people.
Thanks!!
Thanks so much for this video. I decided about a year ago that I would make a king-size quilt for my bed! I’m at the point where I think I bit off more than I can chew…but…your tutorial has helped a bunch! I’m going to quilt it in sections and then sew them together using one of your methods! Really…you gave me hope again! Thanks!
Yeah! So glad it helped!
I did that a few years ago for my parents. They were wanting a king short for their RV and I made up my own pattern. I used the hand sewing on the back method. I don’t remember what it is called. I believe I saw it from the Gourmet Quilter. Elmers school glue was a finger saver. I glued the seams down so I didn’t have pins. It did get extremely heavy on the borders. I sew on a table and that helped for the weight to the left but I needed more room behind.
Sounds like a labour of love!
The comparison method is a great idea, and well done. I have a giant quilt to make, and no long-arm machine, and no space to sandwich the full quilt the traditional way, so this is really going to help. Thank you!
Oh fab! So glad it was useful to you! Good luck with your quilt!!
The quilt is nice!
Every quilt is unique.
As long as it serves its purpose, it doesn't matter if it's heavy, light, has bumps, or whatever!
I like the one using the backing to bring it to the front to finish off.I have made several quilts this way.
Yes that’s a good one!
Thank you for your sampling work regarding quilt block joining. I am working on my first quilting project (a wall hanging), and have been struggling with the best-for-me method of putting it all together. I am on a tight budget, and hate cutting away extra fabric/backing/batting if it is unnecessary. I prefer the no joining strip methods (my machine sewing isn't perfect either), so I will rewatch a few times before diving in. Thank you for this presentation!
So glad it was useful for you! Thanks for watching!
Ah, makes perfect sense to make up a few practice blocks of each type of backing to see what I like. Not even sure why I didn't think of that. So many great ideas. You have truly made this fun for me. Great channel, once I get to my computer. I am sharing you. I know many people will benefit from your gentle and common sense approach.
Oh thank you so much! You are so kind. Glad you liked the practice blocks idea too! I was definitely not up to ‘test’ each method on a queen sized quilt so practice blocks made sense to me!
I’m a beginner just looking for new ideas and ways to QAYG❤❤❤
Hi! I have a video I did after this one called my new favourite quilt as you go method that you might like too.
I watched your video almost 2 years after you posted it. Thank you for all your time and work you put into it. It must have taken you a long time to compile all that information before you even set out to make this turorial. I don't take that for granted. You did a great job showing us all the options for QAYG. 👏
Thanks so much! So glad it was useful for you.
An unbelievably useful video. Thanks so much for sharing your 😓 hard work.
Thanks so much! So glad it helped you!
Have you tried a quilted mattress pad in place of quilt batting? It's thin, light weight, easy to work with, and very warm! It is honestly my favorite quilt filling. Flannel works nicely as batting in a baby quilt, as does fleece, especially if you want a bit more loft to it.
No never tried that - thanks for the tip!
I like using fleece as batting and the thin batting kind that’s made for clothing.
That is really a couple of good ideas. I'm going to keep those in mind.😉👍
I've used a recycled mattress protector as inside placemat and I honestly loved doing those. I look to find them in thrift stores for other projects. for one thing, it holds together well with its existing quilted surface and catches kess on a domestic machine
What a clever idea! I'm glad you shared! 🌞
I’ve been using the Fun and Done method for connecting my quilt blocks ever since I started quilting about 5 or 6 years ago. It can accommodate any size quilt block. I’m currently working on a queen size quilt that has 21 inch squares. I was able to quilt each square pretty easily. I always have my batting and backing fabric cut larger than I need to account for shrinkage while quilting. Then I trim off the batting the size of the quilt block and trim the backing fabric to one inch on all sides of the quilt square. Then I sew back to back as you do. I work in rows. It just seems easier. When all rows are sewn together you can add boarders in the same way. When you are all finished cut off the one inch of backing fabric all around the quilt. It is then ready to bind your usual way. My next quilt will be 8 1/2 inch squares. I think I will cut the backing 3/4 of an inch instead of 1 inch to make a more narrow self binding. I don’t think you could go any smaller that 3/4 of an inch.
Fab that you’ve found a method that works for you. That can take more time than the actual quilting sometimes!
I been working on this same dilemma. If I may make a suggestion and it is what I have found in doing quilt as u go, polyfil batting seems to suck for quilt as u go..lol it's bulky and your pieces don't lay right. When I switch to natural cotton everything became easier. It's not as spongey and it looks cleaner. It's thinner but we're making a quilt not a comforter so we aren't really looking or need that bulk. I know it's more expensive but on those special quilts I think it's worth it and for a bed quilt it's way warmer.😉 I ended up using the method where u sew your quilt top pieces together north to south, then I sew the backing by the machine with stitch in the ditch. Then join my rows west to east. If that makes any sense..lol basically doing what u decided to do in the end. I trim my batting pieces so they were flush so you get a clean transition from row to row as you add them. But that's my 10cents worth...lol 😊
Thanks! And yes I normally use cotton batting but as the large quilt I ended up doing in 4 long columns so I bought the poly batting as it was on a roll that was a width that suited the columns 😂. It is a heavy quilt but my husband loves it more than the others I’ve done because it is more like a comforter 🤣. Thanks for the tips! With smaller projects I definitely like the false back way you described but for the queen size one it just wouldn’t work unfortunately!
Hi! I'm in Brisbane Australia and I love the Pauline's quilting world. She has two cool methods, that have become my favs. Xxx
Thanks I’ll check them out!
This has been the only video comparing all different ways! Watching so many videos for just the one way you like had been so time consuming! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the comparisons. I need to add to the sides of my queen size quilts to make them wide enough for the new king size bed so been researching quilt as you go to add these sides. This video did a great job of pulling together the many options.
I prefer the no sashing methods but it may depend on whether I can find fabric that blends with the original quilt without needing a transition. Binding strips could make that transition work.
Thanks! Glad you liked it and good luck with your big project!
Thank you for this terrific demo! QAYG is my preferred method for the child-size quilts that I make and donate. All your blocks seem to have the backing already attached, which I admit didn't occur to me. I attached batting and quilted each block (only two layers), attached the sashing strip to the right edge of each, as you did, then attached the next block to the sashing. The backing will go on as a single piece when all the blocks are attached. Not sure how it will come out, but it is definitely easier than struggling with a huge quilt under the arm of my home machine!
One of the methods did add the backing on after. It works well but for some quilts even doing that much is too big to go through the machine which is why some people try the other methods too. Good luck with yours!
Just watched this and I liked the last two..... I'm not a person who cares for the stripping on the front. Thanks for sharing, this helped a lot....
Glad it helped. I have two other videos I did recently on an 8th method that is my new favourite! Even easier I think. Here is the first one: ua-cam.com/video/wnBwdTLm4Aw/v-deo.html and there is a part 2 because I didn’t totally explain in part 1 how to apply it to blocks and rows. Good luck with whichever method you choose!
@@ScrapFabricLove I definitely like this way too but I have already cut my back and batting to do a strip on the back that I do like to do. I’m definitely trying this way my next quilt.
Thank you for the encouragement 😊
EXCELLENT video... thank you... I can not afford having every quilt I sew sent out, so, I have been trying to figure out how I can do it myself.. and this video was a great help.. BUT, now dong it🙆
Glad it was useful! You can do it!
@@ScrapFabricLove I'll let you know🥳 Thanks.. keep up the great videos
Thanks!
This was a very helpful video. I've hand quilted most of my quilts because it is expensive to have them quilted and I do not have the space for a long arm even if I could afford one. After watching this I plan on trying several of the methods. Imagine how many more I could complete!
Glad it was helpful for you!
Thanks for the demonstration -- extremely helpful! I used to use method one, I wasn't fond of the feel on the back. I now use method 7 - learned from Monica Poole here on UA-cam. Thanks again, I learned a lot!
Fab! Glad it was useful! Thanks for watching!
I love this Quilt as you go is so much fun
Like to see more pattern suggestions for log cabin quilts,table runner And hot pads 10×10 and quilt as you go Bowl cozies
I like Monika Pools methods.From Pattern Pool.I have a queen size Laundry Basket ‘Alaska’,that I’m trying to figure out how to quilt as I go😱.Thank you for your tutorial 🙂
Good luck with your quilt! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your time and expertise. It certainly cleared up the issue of which one to use. Your work is awesome, and thank you again
Aw fab! So glad it helped you! Thanks for your lovely comment.
Great show and tell discussion.
A few points I will add.
1. For multiple uses I love my 1/4 inch steam a seam. Great for mending holes and adding applique and pockets. Ideal for smaller spaces. Also used effectively on hems on garments.
2. Some of the add a strip methods are extra cutting and stop start plus thread use issues. I've looked at them and think also fiddly.
3. I quite like the top sashing one. I have 12 x 12.5 inch unfinished blocks which I'm hoping will work with this method. It allows the possibility of adding extra blocks if your quilt needs to be bigger before deciding to stop and bind.
4. likewise I'm undecided on the two methods with batting same size ir trimmed. My ADD brain likes easy to finish style. Extra trimming would drive me nuts.
5. That being all said above. I'm a fan of Monica at Pattern Poole TV. Hopefully viewers will check her out too. She specialises in QAYG methods.
I wish I has discovered sine of these methods before I fully stitched up 3 queen size quilt tops. On a cc regular domestic machine, it's going to get interesting this year.
Cheers to all the quilting community. I'm now a new subscriber here. I watch to learn something new every day. Life is too short not to be quilting and done is better than perfect.
Anita of BEYONDAWESOMEDESIGNS
Thanks for this! I think everyone has their own favourite way of doing QAYG don’t they! I’m with you though - extra trimming and cutting isn’t my jam! Thanks for subscribing!
This was super helpful! Thank you for the time you put into this. I'm not a fan of the sashing either. I'm going to try to first method and do the false back. I really only make throw size quilts so I can wrestle that in my machine ok :) I'm excited to do free motion quilting on the blocks with just the batting now. Thanks again!
So glad it was useful for you! Have fun with your free motion quilting!
You can do the sashing strip method but on the back. Your fronts are joined then the sashing goes onto the back. On the front it looks like you have quilting lines either side of the seam.
I think I did consider that one but adding the strips seemed more fiddly to me than folding the backing over. Essentially the same thing though I think? I’m always looking for the easiest way 😂
I love your work and your methods. I have progressed a bit from when I started. After making a series of placemats, I have tried the assembling of small squares on a grid format and was delighted in finding my corners and tips matching. I want to tackle a lap quilt and the only way for me to go is QAYG. So I am avidly watching you my dear.
Thanks! Glad your projects are coming along as you want them too! Always a good feeling!
Great tutorial. I have made one fun and done table runner. I’d like to do a larger project with that method. I have made one quilt with the false back and had a lot of puckers on the back. I’ve done the joining strip method on a handful of quilts with very good results. I put the two inch strip on the front. It’s hard sometimes to get the joining strips to line up vertically. Grateful for QAYG.
There are so many pros and cons to every method. It is great there are so many ways for different use cases I guess but it certainly can hurt the brain sometimes 😂
He samples are soooooo Pretty. I love the learners quilt. I've never quilted but I'm planning to try after the move. I want to mak small projects for my Junk Journals, purses, quilted pieces added to clothing and kitchen items. Thanks for the update. It's a pleasure to watch you videos. Namaste Sweet Friend🥰🐞🤗
Thanks! Yes you can definitely start small with quilting. Maybe a quilted journal cover?
I love the quilt all the greens it's very cosy looking and the composition well thought out, I wish I had your patience! X
Thanks so much! It was actually put together pretty randomly but thanks 😂!
This is wonderful! Excellent use of the time stamp on each method so you can quickly find and compare each method!
Thanks so much! Glad you found it useful!
I just watched Angela Walters QAYG video. The way she trims her blocks, the batting perfectly(?) meets after you stitch the first seam. In some other methods you trim the batting after you sew the seam.
I believe the reason she doesn't baste the batting together or use batting seam tape is because she quilts over the join and she so densely quilts over the join that this heavy quilting won't allow the batting to gap. She just doesn't need it in this case. If my quilting was further apart, I'd probably take the extra step and join my batting as well. I also use a very high loft polyester batting and it doesn't like to lay flat, so another reason I would join the batting.
If you use the sashing method, you don't quilt over the join, so I would definitely baste or use batting tape to keep the batting in place.
Here's another reason Angela might not join her batting, her block join is right over the batting join. The seam allowances for the block join will cover any tiny gaps. Whilst the sashing method's join is on either side of the batting join, any gap in the batting might be more noticable, so physically joining the batting in the sashing method would be more important. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷.
Good insights! Thanks for taking the time to post this.
@@ScrapFabricLove , your welcome! I'd never seen anyone who didn't close the batting, so when you mentioned Angela who does show quilts, I had to figure it out for myself and share. Writing it out helps me clarify things in my mind. So, thank you for posing the question and giving me a place to work it out. You make a difference. 💖🌞🌵😷
Like the quilt behind you as no matching of squares, love it!
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing!!! I hope that you have a blessed week!
Thanks so much!
Wow! a lot of time and effort went into this. Thank You.
Thanks so much!
I did the same a while back and hated every single one. Ended up buying a Jazz II with a big throat and machine quilted from the middle out. Was so much easier than any of the QAYG methods I tried. I just quilted 1/8 inch from the ditch throughout and it looked great
Glad you found a solution that worked for you! I’ve found an even better QAYG technique more recently to this video but I’ve also recently bought a long arm.
Hello, I just watched your video because I'm doing a t-shirt quilt that I plan to QAYG. I remember a couple of the methods you showed and will probably use the one with the 1" & 2" joining strips (maybe not those exact measurements), BUT the only difference will be that I'll join the front then press the back over and use some dots of glue to hold it in place -then I can stitch in the ditch from the front and it should catch the back piece as well. Hope my explanation makes sense. Thanks for all the info
Somehow just seeing your comment. Hope your plan worked out! Good luck with your quilt!
@@ScrapFabricLove And now I've changed my mind again. I'm going to put a seam allowance on the back and join them, then put a strip over the front to cover it. Probably need a bit of fusible to make the front layers stay flat before I put the strip on.
A good iron might work okay too! Try it first and see if you can skip the fusible step. It’s a good fall back but I would always skip a step when I can 😉
Learned a lot. I like the fronts together and hand sew saching to back.
Thank you for demo. I am the same as you for liking the batting butting up to each other. The one with all the backing fabric seems like a waste of fabric but, looks nice in the end result.
Hope you found a method you liked! I did another couple videos after this with another method that I like even more. The videos are just called ‘my new favourite quilt as you go method’
I liked Candy Glendings method for large quilts from 7 years ago. It's still on UA-cam,
Not seen that one! I’ll have to have a look. Thanks
Thank you, thank you for leaving this comment!! Candy's method is simple and will work perfectly for me. You saved me a lot of frustration.
Thank you SO MUCH for putting all of these together in one video. It was really helpful.!!!
I’m so glad it was useful for you! Thanks for watching! I know it’s a long one 😂!
Wow- a lot of work!
I sew the self binding ones differently . I sew a whole row of the backing together first. Then I put my center and batting in and fold edge over and sew it down. I then do the same with the other rows. Then I join the rows together .
Interesting. Not sure if I totally understand how you are doing it but sounds cool. I’m confused about in between the blocks inside each row?
Ooh…I’m working on a king size bed and just need to finish pinning and sewing it together.
Next king size after that,I plan to go “Quilt as You Go”. Don’t like hand sewing,so looking forward yo hearing all these options,probably have done at least one of the options before,but good to review.
I have a number 8 now too - it’s in a separate video though as I only recently learned about it - it’s here : ua-cam.com/video/wnBwdTLm4Aw/v-deo.html. Good luck with your King Size!
I really enjoyed seeing these methods. I have a large quilting machine with a 12" harp and mostly do FMQ, but I wanted to learn some of the QAYG methods as well, so thank you for these. However, please forgive me because I DO NOT mean to be unkind but I had a very hard time hearing you at times, your voice dropped down in something sort of like a mumble and I missed things. Again, I apologize for any offense. I just thought you might like to know for future videos. On the other hand, your camera positioning and lighting were FABULOUS, some of the best I've every seen!
Thank you so much! You cleared up a lot of questions for me. Enjoyed your video
Oh yeah! So glad it was useful for you!
I am making a very large quilt as you go been lookin for an easy way to attach blocks. I have been using a 80 20 batting (cotten/polyester) much thinner than yours. Still have not decided which method to use. Thank you good tutorial.
Glad it was useful! Thinner batting should make it even easier I would have thought! Good luck with your quilt!
Thank you for this very helpful tutorial and comparisons. I've been trying to find no hand sewing methods too. One of the methods that helped with hiding the extra line on the top used lace! So you will actually have two lines on top as you sew the lace down, but it adds such a nice touch with no hand sewing! I'm sorry but I didn't write the author's name down and I've been trying to find it again.
Glad you liked the video. I’ve definitely never seen a lace method! Sounds interesting.
This has been so very helpful!! Thank you!
Glad it was useful! I have a more recent video with an 8th method that I like better for a lot of uses too. ua-cam.com/video/wnBwdTLm4Aw/v-deo.html
Thank you for this video, it’s great to see all the information in one place and direct comparisons too 😊
Aw thanks so glad it was helpful! I was looking for direct comparisons and couldn’t find any so that was why I made it!
Thanks for providing such a great comparison.
So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Brilliant! Thank you so much for this. Exactly what I needed!!
Great video. Thanks for the comparisons.
Glad you liked them! Thanks for watching!
I appreciate this so much. I've bought everything I think I need but I've never made a quilt before. I like you only have a domestic machine Unfortunately unlike you I've never made a quilt before but it's something I've always wanted to do. I'm 63 so I figured it's now of never. Lol This video is so helpful for me. Thank you so much.
Go for it! You can do it! I only started quilting a year and a half ago. Just take one step at a time and don’t let it be stressful. The first one is totally a learning experience. Happy to answer anything I can if you bump into issues! Good luck!
I just made a king size quilt using Monica Poole’s (Pattern Poole TV) cover strip method with strips on the back. She has 5 methods and all can be done without hand sewing. My machine has a built in walking foot so I can use a foot with a guide to do the top stitch for the cover strip.
Awesome! Well done on your king size quilt! That’s quite the achievement!
If you need to cut a quarter inch from all sides of a batting square (or whatever), you can just cut a half inch from two perpendicular sides instead.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the tip!
loooove the quilt displayed behind you!!...also the pattern on the lamp is totally interesting, wondering how and if the pattern can be translated into a quilt top panel, border, etc. Hmm wavy lines corded looked?? or batting wt or trapunto method...interesting 3-d glass pattern on lamp. I also use deco lite/med wt fabric for my own personal use quilts, because of the wt and also will sometimes use it as bindings...so really really liked your backing. Back in the mid 60s I sewed my dresses and used lite/med weight deco fabric because of the hang, and so I wouldn't have to sew a lining...LOL I loved to make empire waist dresses with long sleeves and hong kong seams and hip-hugger bell-bottoms. LOL
Sounds like you have all the experience you need to get super creative! I’m sure you could make a lamp replica quilt somehow…not sure how exactly though 😂
#3 was the right method, except for 1 error . Top strip should measure 1.5 " & the back strip at 1" . Carry on as you did but then stitch in the ditch on both side of the back strip. You will notice a beautiful 1/8 " seam on each side of the front strip .❤
It’s a beautiful quilt. X
Thank you!
I think I’m supposed to be here. I’ve found you in TikTok, the web and now here.
😂 I guess you are then! Welcome!
Kristen, thank you so much for taking the time to demonstrate and film all these different methods in one handy place for us! Much appreciated! Just skipped to your queen sized QAYG and it’s beautiful!
I was wondering how you’d join each block, but you did columns of blocks as you’d already said in this video.
I love the backing fabric on the quilt behind you in this video! Do you know what it’s called and who makes it? It’s beautiful!
Glad you liked the video! Can you describe the quilt with the backing fabric you like? I’m not sure which one you mean. Hopefully it’s a fabric I remember!
@@ScrapFabricLove The green one behind you in this “7 quilt as you go methods” video. You showed the backing at the time 4:33.
Ok yes I know which quilt you mean. The botanical kind of print. It’s actually an upholstery weight fabric I got in a bundle on eBay. I know it was from John Lewis which is a department store here in the U.K. but I’m afraid I don’t have a note of the name of it! So sorry! I’m so bad with keeping track of fabric names!
@@ScrapFabricLove Thanks for responding, it’s beautiful! Will have to find something close, lol.
Best of luck!
I would also add the zigzag join like a cathedral windows quilt to the list!
Oww I’ve not seen that one - I’ll have to look it up - thanks!
I am a learn as I go girl over the years. Tried QAG for my ruler quilting practice. I think that QAG usually seems to just end up too untidy for my liking.
Totally get that! I wouldn’t have tried it probably except that I knew I couldn’t fit the middle of that quilt through my machine otherwise!
I am just learning how to join the blocks. I like having the block larger and do the quarter inch seam on the front. On the back put the tape on and sew down each side. On the front it looks like you did parallel stitching on either side of the ditch. I am thinking about making the quilt reversible. I don't want to distort my blocks on the front with the strips.
There a so many methods it can be really confusing! After this video I found another one I really like and I have another couple of videos about - it should be in my Quilt as you go playlist if you can find that.
Great video and so helpful thanks
Thanks so much!!
Thank you for this! So helpful!
Glad it was useful!
Which comes together the fastest? I’m trying to make a king sized quilt with my 11 yo son, as a gift for my mom’s birthday. We’re inexperienced with quilting (I’ve done some garment sewing, and he’s done some with me), but I have no patience and tend to rush/be sloppy. So I’m trying to figure out the best way to do such a large project in bite-sized boys in a way that’s fool-proof/easy enough that we can’t screw it up too badly.
I know that sounds like a lot to ask, but I’m still really hoping???
Hard to answer as different people find different things fiddly! I thought doing it in sections the way I did for my queen size one was easiest for me but depending what you can fit through your machine the ‘false back’ one is probably the most fool proof but you do have to attach the false back eventually so you would have to fit the middle of the quilt through your machine. If that’s not doable maybe try the way I did mine. There is another video that shows it in more detail called Queen size quilt as you go. Hope you find a way that works for you! Love that you are doing that with your son. Mom goals for me!
I’m making a king size / big queen size quilt for my bed and I think imma use my serger to joint to save time I do want to try my sewing machine first and I will let u know how it goes
I’m actually experimenting with that method now - except without a serger - cause I don’t have one 😂. Good luck with yours!
Just started yes my seems are bulky but it’s my first quilt next one I do is going to be I sew on to the batting and then the backing or do a hug quilt top and do it all In one when I get confident enough to roll it under my machine lol
Good luck with it!
I was thinking of top stitching too before I saw you do this. You know, I will never invite the “quilt police” to my house. So long as it holds together….I be happy camper!
Good policy! I have a denim and scrap quilt I did QAYG block by block with some top stitching elements. It turned out really well. There are some videos on that one if you haven’t seen them.
Sorry l lost the thread half way thru and got more confused from there..but kudos to you for the huge process..🇨🇦
Sorry it was confusing for you!
💗💗💗 thank you so very much!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
спасибо, что в одном видео показали разные способы!
👋🙂🇦🇺 thanks for sharing this with us ❤❤❤
It seems to me that all of them involve running the entire quilt through the machine. The method with the strip applied on top of the opened seam, could be done with the strip in the same backing fabric as the backing, could be applied to the back. Then no sashing on the front.
I used the one piece backing method.
After you sew the 2 blocks together back-to-back, couldn't you go into seam and trim the batting down to the seam and then lay your sashing piece on it? That might take out a lot of the extra bulk in the seam. Thanks for the info.😊
There are so many variations - you could change any of these methods up to suit you better for sure!
I want to make a king size whole cloth quilt. I have a long arm machine and it has a 10f. frame so king is too big. If quilted the width of fabric long enough for the bed do you think the quilt as you go would work for the 2 long seams to put the 3 long rows together? afraid to start and ruin my fabric. Have you ever done anything like this?
I don’t have a long arm and haven’t really done a whole cloth so I can’t speak from experience here but if you are doing straight lines anyway it should still work shouldn’t it? I’m not as sure what to do for the join if you are doing more decorative quilting. Unless of course you are okay with hand sewing the back!
Should not be a problem. just join the pieces any way you like from the front in any of the methods - you would need to hand sew on the back for a really good finish
I wonder if you cut off the batting on this one it would get rid of the bulge
I like this one the best #7 but I would trim it first
Hey girl I fingered out what I did wrong on my serger quilt I did the first technique over and over so that’s why I was supposed to do something like what ur doing lol my first time
Now I need to go Google serger quilt- I don’t know what that is!
Thank you
If you use a false back you could then tie it. I have just done that with a machine embroidered quilt
I’ve never done that but yes definitely an option!
Why do the sashing strips have to be two sizes. 1" and 2" strips on front/back?.
I was basically following other people’s instructions to see which method I liked best so I can’t say for sure but I think it is because one is for the actual joining and one is for the look of it. I’d love to know how it turns out if you do both the same!
With the strip method…if your strips a wonky…one is in trouble and that is exactly what I am afraid of…..
Yeah - just too much cutting and fiddling for me with the strips but some people love it .
Wait to trim the batting until you join the squares. Then it will be consistent and you are in control....🤔
Good tip!
Sorry ..already commented but forgot to add..cant believe you don’t use the method l came up with..a four part system..no matter the quilt size 🇨🇦
Haven’t seen your method- where would I find it?
@@ScrapFabricLove
Don’t know if my method exists somewhere or l have combined parts of methods
If l had your contact info l would send it to you..am not a stalker..just a joyful quilter..
Just in case you consider the method not to be a “ quilt as you go”effort..will describe briefly..
Quilt is made in 4 parts..the parts are quilted with batting..will stop here so you can decide if
this fits into your methods plans..thanks for replying..🇨🇦
Sure I’d love to hear about it. You can email hello@scrapfabriclove.com
The self-binding methods
The self-binding method works great for tote bags.
Holding front and back strip at the same time sounds like I'd make a mess, with a lot of do-overs. If there's going to be hand sewing, I'm gonna put it all on the front where it counts. #6 looks the least fuss, even tho there is a lot of extra cloth to trim. How about zigging the mating stuffing edges after the fronts are joined. The little bit of crush shouldn't make a difference in the warmth. Sew the final back-folding from the front so the front has priority over perfect.
Since this video I have found another favorite way to QAYG. There are two more videos if you check out my channel. It’s based on a serger method but you don’t need to have a serger and it’s super easy!
The problem that I have is unstiching to add the next rows.
What are you unstitching? Not sure I understand sorry!
What are you unstitching? Not sure I understand sorry!
I hate stitch in the ditch. I stitch “by the ditch”. The distance from the ditch depends on the look I want for the quilt.
Yeah I like stitching beside the ditch. Much easier to get consistent