The FWS Quilt-Along Block Placement/ Sashing/Photo Page
08-22-2011, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by deranged_damsel
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I am blown away with your blocks over the weeks! the quilting is great and I have to admit I am jealous :oops:
I am blown away with your blocks over the weeks! the quilting is great and I have to admit I am jealous :oops:
08-22-2011, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Beachbound
QuiltE, I have never done any QAYG so I can't say. I would just finish up the top & quilt it when you feel like it. Somehow I always do better when I am in the mood to do something then when I force it.
08-22-2011, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by janRN
Hi QuiltE. I did my FWS QAYG and will do the Pony Quilt the same way. It was enjoyable quilting the individual blocks; I'm a former handquilter and I like my blocks to be quilted to reflect the block rather than an all-over random design(just a PERSONAL choice, I think the other's quilts are beautiful.) I also hate "rassling" with a large quilt on my machine. I quilted the blocks with the batting only (no backing yet), added the cornerstones & sashing and then sewed 3 rows together. Then I attached the backing to the 3 rows and quilted it on. Made 4 sections then joined them together. I also quilted my borders before I put them on. Lots of hand sewing for me on the back of the quilt but it turned out well (first time I've done QAYG). It's not perfect, but it's mine LOL!! I hope this made sense, if not, ask me more; again I'm not an expert and the Quilt Police would execute me on sight but pfffft them!!!
I'm not fully decided yet, though am leaning towards QAYG and was thinking of the backing on each piece. So now curiosity has the cat and I must ask ...........
Why did you not add your backing with each block? Is there any other reason, than wanting fewer seams in the back, and more of a look of one fabric?
Do you know, has anyone else done QAYG (machine) in any form?
Looks like we'll soon see a completed picture from you!
08-23-2011, 04:31 AM
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Hi QuiltE. Yes, the reason I didn't do backing on each block was for fewer seams. I had wide backing fabric and didn't start out to do QAYG. It still looks like individual blocks on the back; just easier to do. I watched some tutorials before I did it and most do each block so that's the "correct" way I guess. Like I said the Quilt Police will shoot me on site if they look at this.
08-23-2011, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by janRN
Hi QuiltE. Yes, the reason I didn't do backing on each block was for fewer seams. I had wide backing fabric and didn't start out to do QAYG. It still looks like individual blocks on the back; just easier to do. I watched some tutorials before I did it and most do each block so that's the "correct" way I guess. Like I said the Quilt Police will shoot me on site if they look at this.
PS ... is your pooch a Dalmatian? I used to have one, and miss her ever so much!
08-23-2011, 12:27 PM
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We had a Dalmatian too, and he was the best ever. Patches is a mix--dad was a Dalmatian, mom was a slut LOL. We found him starving, tied to a tree stump in the middle of winter. He only weighed 20 pounds, now he's a hefty 70 pounds!! Love him to death-he's my quilting buddy. I made a block especially for him-used a corner of one of his red bandanas.
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