Do you enjoy making the Quilt As You Go Quilts (QAYG)
07-05-2011, 06:08 AM
#41
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I made ONE qayg lap quilt. I will never make another one. It was a night mare, nothign matched as careful as I was at making sure my blocks all come out the same. The sashing is what didn't match up. Oh it was so aggravating, I almost threw it all in the trash when I finished. Instead I gave to my granddaughter. She loved it...lol
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07-05-2011, 06:12 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by MomtoBostonTerriers
I am working on my fifth QAYG quilt. I use the Cotton Theory method. I developed arthritis in my hand about the same time I started quilting, so no hand quilting for me. And because I only have a domestic machine, QAYG is the best solution. I can make king-size quilts, too.
I study quilts I like and select only patterns that I can adapt to the QAYG method. I find myself inventing my own patterns (which is not necessarily a good thing for a newbie).
Like all new methods, you have to get used to QAYG and with each project, I find ways to improve my quilts. Because of my limitations, if I don't do QAYG, I can't quilt. So, that is great incentive to me to keep improving my quilts.
QAYG is a very different approach and I can see why folks might not like it, but for me, it's the only way I can quilt. It takes practice, so if a first project doesn't turn out well, that is not a show-stopper, just a reason to keep practicing.
As I told my DH yesterday, "This quilt has a lot of flaws, but it is going to be the best quilt that my mother receives from me at Christmas!"
I study quilts I like and select only patterns that I can adapt to the QAYG method. I find myself inventing my own patterns (which is not necessarily a good thing for a newbie).
Like all new methods, you have to get used to QAYG and with each project, I find ways to improve my quilts. Because of my limitations, if I don't do QAYG, I can't quilt. So, that is great incentive to me to keep improving my quilts.
QAYG is a very different approach and I can see why folks might not like it, but for me, it's the only way I can quilt. It takes practice, so if a first project doesn't turn out well, that is not a show-stopper, just a reason to keep practicing.
As I told my DH yesterday, "This quilt has a lot of flaws, but it is going to be the best quilt that my mother receives from me at Christmas!"
07-05-2011, 06:14 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by molly oldham
Originally Posted by MomtoBostonTerriers
I am working on my fifth QAYG quilt. I use the Cotton Theory method. I developed arthritis in my hand about the same time I started quilting, so no hand quilting for me. And because I only have a domestic machine, QAYG is the best solution. I can make king-size quilts, too.
I study quilts I like and select only patterns that I can adapt to the QAYG method. I find myself inventing my own patterns (which is not necessarily a good thing for a newbie).
Like all new methods, you have to get used to QAYG and with each project, I find ways to improve my quilts. Because of my limitations, if I don't do QAYG, I can't quilt. So, that is great incentive to me to keep improving my quilts.
QAYG is a very different approach and I can see why folks might not like it, but for me, it's the only way I can quilt. It takes practice, so if a first project doesn't turn out well, that is not a show-stopper, just a reason to keep practicing.
As I told my DH yesterday, "This quilt has a lot of flaws, but it is going to be the best quilt that my mother receives from me at Christmas!"
I study quilts I like and select only patterns that I can adapt to the QAYG method. I find myself inventing my own patterns (which is not necessarily a good thing for a newbie).
Like all new methods, you have to get used to QAYG and with each project, I find ways to improve my quilts. Because of my limitations, if I don't do QAYG, I can't quilt. So, that is great incentive to me to keep improving my quilts.
QAYG is a very different approach and I can see why folks might not like it, but for me, it's the only way I can quilt. It takes practice, so if a first project doesn't turn out well, that is not a show-stopper, just a reason to keep practicing.
As I told my DH yesterday, "This quilt has a lot of flaws, but it is going to be the best quilt that my mother receives from me at Christmas!"
07-05-2011, 06:22 AM
#45
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I have done several QAYG quilts. The first ones I did were by each block. Now I put the blocks together into strips and quilt the strips. That way I don't have to use any sashings on the back to put them together. I use a backing that is small print and you have to look really close to see that it has been pieced as well. Works for me.
07-05-2011, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by Zephyr
Originally Posted by craftybear
Do you enjoy making the Quilt As you Go Quilts (QAYG)? Let's Chit Chat!
07-05-2011, 06:32 AM
#47
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I've made two and am working on no. three. I enjoy quilting each block as I finish them and it's a wonderful feeling to finish the quilt quilt with the last block. I put a larger border on no. two and that worked great. Each one I've done something a different way. I do like this method
07-05-2011, 06:42 AM
#48
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I've made a few "Fun and Done" as samples for the store I teach at. Then I have done the "Cotton Theory" and love the look of that method much better. I have 24 blocks done for a quilt and collecting the fabrics for the back and sashings to finish in the "Cotton Theory" method.
07-05-2011, 06:42 AM
#49
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I like the QAYG but don't always use it but am planning to try it to finish a UFO for a king size quilt. I made the blocks over 10 yr ago & since I can't afford a LA it's just been put away.
07-05-2011, 06:59 AM
#50
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Originally Posted by oldcottontop
I have done several QAYG quilts. The first ones I did were by each block. Now I put the blocks together into strips and quilt the strips. That way I don't have to use any sashings on the back to put them together. I use a backing that is small print and you have to look really close to see that it has been pieced as well. Works for me.
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