There’re many ways to quilt-as-you-go. This is one of them. It’s also a block to use all those fabric scraps left over from other projects. How to to make a strip quilt as you go block …
"This is Part 2 of a 2 part Denim Quilt-As-You-Go Quilt. In Part 1 I showed you how to make the quarter blocks that become the full 'wonky diamond' style blocks in this quilt. In Part 2 I show you how to put the blocks together, join the rows and complete this quilt-as-you-go quilt. Don't worry the link to the block tutorial is included in the Part 2 post so you don't have to go searching for it! "
Making quilt blocks is so much fun but, and making blocks is the perfect way to start learning to quilt, but when it comes to putting your entire project together, you may be at a loss. When I found this awesome quilt block joining video tutorial by American Patchwork Quilting, on YouTube, I knew I
I tested 7 quilt as you go methods to find the perfect method with no hand-sewing! I tried versions with sashing and with no sashing.
This is a 'quilt as you go with sashing' quilt. The sashing is added as you piece it together. It is fully reversible and looks great in either soft vintage materials or bright moderns colors. We have just done line quilting on the main quilt with curved quilting on the borders. After quilting the finished quilt measures approx. 62' x 52' Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below: Creative Grids Ruler 8½' x 24½' Olfa 24'
If your scrap pile has been building up lately, put those pretty fabric leftovers to good use with this Scrappy Herringbone Quilt Tutorial. You can create a brilliantly colored quilt quickly using this sew simple quilting tutorial that uses a traditional herringbone pattern. This easy quilting project goes together in long strips opposed to time consuming blocks, giving it a country chic look that's perfect for fall weather. The best thing about this quilt is that it's a quilt as you go project, meaning you don't have to spend a lot of time drafting out a pattern and can easily adjust the size to your preference. Add a splash of country color to your home this fall with this pretty quilting project.
Join me for weeks 1 & 2 of making an Avalon quilt. We'll talk about selecting the best fabrics for your quilt and also make the square-in-a-square block center together!
The Quilt As You Go Handbook (QAYG) penned by Pauline Rogers is an indispensable resource to assist with learning the Quilt As You Go technique. Between the covers of this 62-page guidebook, you will find beautiful full-color photos with directions on how to use the simple QAYG method. Delve into two of Pauline's signature techniques: Between the Blocks, and Back to Back. With a wide array of modifications for each approach, you have complete control over your designs. You will study the assembly of individual blocks, then how to quilt them on your machine. Next, The Quilt As You Go Handbook covers how to joins your quilted blocks together. Finally, you will add a border to put a clean finish on your masterpiece. Pauline includes useful information on utilizing your tools to simplify the process, and helpful hints on free motion quilting, adjusting your tension, and more. No more struggling with large quilts on your home machine! The Quilt As You Go Handbook makes your own handmade quilts achievable.
In my less-than-perfect world, I often have less-than-perfect quilt blocks. Learn how to square up a quilt block easily for your patchwork quilts too.
Ok, time to start attaching the blocks together! Sashing is used to attach the blocks together. When I decided to make a Quilt As You Go scrap quilt, I choose the traditional log cabin block for the top because it...
Quilt-As-You-Go is way more versatile than you might think! Here's how to quilt a Scottish Thistle block. Get this and other quilting and sewing tutorials.
Hi, all! As you probably already know, I was fortunate enough to attend QuiltCon last week. I signed up for a class called Dynamic Quil...
This quilted block tutorial by Cut and Create on YouTube is a simple project that you can try if you want something easy and quick to put together. This block's pattern looks so pretty and you can make a lot of pretty quilts with this, too! Materials: 4 pieces of 2.5 x 2.5" fabric squares
I share about my inspiration for the Avalon Quilt, and the process behind bringing it to life.
I could hardly be accused of being on the leading edge of quilting trends - I tend to find projects a few years after they are a hit, but that's okay; I see quilting as a timeless art so it really doesn't matter when you put your hand to a pattern does it? So, that secret squirrel sewing that I hinted at just before Christmas was a present block from 2017 that I'm making up into pot holders. It's a Moda Bake Shop freebie if you'd like to give them a try. I'd highly suggest it as they are quick, easy and fun. They were to be stuffed into stockings on Christmas Day but somehow I didn't take into account all of the other things that had to happen before Christmas Day arrived. Imagine! I decided not to fret about it and didn't get back to them until yesterday. We had another holiday get together last night and they were a perfect little unexpected treat, because you really can't have too many pot holders, can you? I'm always in a quandary as to the right size for a potholder. I like a fair bit of real estate in mine but was advised in no uncertain terms when I donated some to the Holly Bazaar craft table a few years ago that they were too large to be pot holders - they were trivets. Downsizing was required!!! There's one more to bind so that will be today's hand work. I've developed a wicked head cold so hopefully this will be the medicine I need to help move it along. This block finishes at 6" which is just a tad on the small side, but they work. I made a few more with a wider border but they almost look to big beside these. Regardless, I will finish them up and make a few more. And just like that I'll have a start on next year's Holly Bazaar sewing!....M
I share about my inspiration for the Avalon Quilt, and the process behind bringing it to life.
In this Hashtag Quilt Block Tutorial, I will show you how to put together this fun and easy quilt block. Grab your free pattern download get started!
For this tutorial I am going to show you how to sew 60-degree triangles together into pairs, then rows & then put the rows together. 3 1/2" triangles are shown here. The concepts are the same for other size triangles cut from the Hex N More, Sidekick and Super Sidekick rulers. The triangles are all arranged with the blunt point up or down. Take the 2nd triangle and place it on top of the first, right sides together. Alignment is key. Make sure they are exactly on top of each other before sewing them together with a 1/4" seam. Press seams open. Here is the sewn pair back together with the other triangles. After sewing the 1/4" seam, check to measure that it is accurate. I know this can feel tedious, but accuracy matters. Any mistake in seam allowances at this point will just compound as you continue with your project. If the seam is off, make adjustments with your machine or where you place the fabric to get it accurate. It is best to stop and correct any seam allowance issues now. Repeat the steps with other pairs as shown. If your row has an odd number of triangles, just leave the last one as a single. Next we will sew two sets together. Flip the right set up and over on top of the left set as shown. Align the point of the 3rd triangle with the dog ear created from sewing the first set together. Align the top right corner point of the 2nd triangle with the dog ear created from sewing the second set together. Sew a 1/4" seam. Press the seams open. Again check to measure that it is accurate. Here are the sewn 4 triangles back together with the other triangles & sets. Finish sewing together all of the sets and single triangles in each row. Confirm that the points of each triangle are 1/4" in from the edge of the seam. This way they will be exactly where you want them to be once you start sewing rows together. Place the two rows right sides together. Put a pin in at the exact point where the triangles meet. Carefully push the pin through to the second piece where the triangles meet. Your piece should look like this. Now put two pins in the piece as you would normally pin, one on either side of this straight pin. Be careful to make sure that you keep this pin perpendicular to the seam when adding the other two pins. Once those pins have been added you can remove this pin. Repeat at the other intersection of triangle points. Sew the two rows together with a quarter inch seam. Press open. Now you have 6 triangles points that meet up perfectly! Here's the back of my completed piece so that you can see where all of the seams are etc. My finished piece measures 6 1/2" tall x 11" wide at the middle. Practice and accuracy are my secrets to making points match when sewing triangles and other 60-degree shapes. To learn more about how to add blunt points to 60-degree diamonds, check out my Sidekick Diamonds Tutorial. To practice sewing with 60-degree triangles, check out my Picnic Placemat Tutorial. Enjoy! ©2017 - 2022 Blog post written by Julie Herman For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/
We’ve put together 9 incredibly easy quilt blocks that look difficult to make. So you can make an amazing quit even if you’re a beginner!
In this Hashtag Quilt Block Tutorial, I will show you how to put together this fun and easy quilt block. Grab your free pattern download get started!
The Quilt As You Go technique (QAYG) is a way to quilt blocks before putting a quilt together. QAYG is the most budget-friendly way to quilt. Instead of creating a large piece that needs to be sent to a longarm quilter, QAYG employs simple quilting, one block or section at a time. Here at Sewing With Scraps, we […]
Earlier this month at our March NYC Metro MOD Quilt Guild meeting we introduced quick demos - 20-minute sessions with members teaching members techniques, tips, and tricks. An email requesting volunteers was sent out and our VP, Bernadette, requested someone demo Y-Seams, more specifically me! To demo Y-seams I've used an 8 point star (45° points) and I've put together some info here about working with angles around a centre point: The centre of anything has 360° around it - you can add as many pieces as you want around a point and they'll all join up perfectly as long as the angles of each all add up to 360°, English Paper Piecing works in the same way. Your quilting ruler often has basic quilting angles marked on it - 45°/60°/90° or you can use a protractor to really start playing with your angles. Check out large sized protractors in your local DIY store, they're often cheaper than identical tools sold specifically for quilters and artists. Moving on now to a step-by-step photo version of my Guild demo - created for our guild members to refer back to and shared here so you can use it too. Beginner's Guide To Sewing Y-Seams Rather than marking your fabrics as above it's so useful if you can simply use the markings on your sewing machine foot to tell you when to stop sewing. Sewing machine manufacturers know how much quilters love their 1/4 inches so most add markings or grooves to their patchwork/1/4" feet to make life easier for us. Take a look at your 1/4" foot - does yours have markings? If it doesn't you might want to treat yourself to a new foot for your machine that does, it saves you so much time and improves accuracy so could be a worthwhile investment. Aren't those Y-seams easy after all? I hope my beginner's guide makes you want to give Y-seams a go if you do let me know how you go on and share your work too I'd love to see it - Chris :D Featured on: Clicking on an image will take you to a new page of crafty goodness :) Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only, no payment or commission is received on click-throughs and opinions are my own. Click to follow me on Follow Linky Parties This post may be linked to some great Linky Parties, always a great source of inspiration too. If you click through to my 'Fave Linky Parties' page you can see where I like to share my work.
Thanks for all the “water bird” suggestions you shared with me this week. I was inspired to create enough blocks to put together a lap quilt. This Flamingo will measure 8″ wide by 16 1/2″ high, unfinished. I decided not to limit myself to just birds from the northwoods of Wisconsin. Since I adore flamingos, … Continue reading More Paper Pieced Water Birds →
Did you know that there’s a day specifically celebrating pineapples? Well, there is! June 27 is Pineapple Day and the timing couldn’t be better as we have
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I share about my inspiration for the Avalon Quilt, and the process behind bringing it to life.
Let's finish sewing our Avalon quilt together!
How to Quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) – narrow sashing The finished sashing width for this project is 1/2 inch but it can be adjusted to a wider or narrower sashing. Learn the technique in under 3 m…
Join me for weeks 1 & 2 of making an Avalon quilt. We'll talk about selecting the best fabrics for your quilt and also make the square-in-a-square block center together!
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block is a wonderful star quilt block. Grab your FREE pattern and let's get started with Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Tutorial!
In today’s digital world, it can be hard to know what to give someone. Even if you do have a specific person in mind, it’s easy for presents to get overlooked. Fortunately, handmade gifts are becom…
Take it easy this month with an applique block – Fabulous Feathers! Summer is so busy so I hope you enjoy putting together this easy applique block. If you’re following along with the block of the month then you’ll want to make up two rectangular ‘blocks’ to work into your rows when all 12 blocks are done. … Read More »Scrap Happy Sampler #6 June Block of the Month
I share about my inspiration for the Avalon Quilt, and the process behind bringing it to life.
I do enjoy myself a little getaway. One that is with a few friends who quilt as well is the best kind.
We’ve put together 9 incredibly easy quilt blocks that look difficult to make. So you can make an amazing quit even if you’re a beginner!
If you missed the first part of this tutorial, you can find it here . I'll add a button to my sidebar so you'll be able to find all the p...
Disappearing quilt blocks, quilt tutorials and printables. These quilt blocks are fun and always have a surprise at the end- depending on what you do.
Free quilted tote bag tutorial. Learn how to turn a mini quilt or orphan quilt block into a beautiful quilted tote.
