Julienm1

So I've read the posts several times, watched lots of videos and I've noticed most of the blocks that are being joined are simple blocks...not a lot of sections being joined at the sides which creates bulk (on a good day)...think pinwheels.

So when we sew our quilt blocks, we leave a quarter inch seam allowance around the block for assembly BUT videos say to leave half an inch unquilted. I'm getting confused...after joining blocks have to go back and do more quilting? and what about the pinwheel bulk? Hard to trim it.

Stitchnripper

You could always put a “coping strip” around the blocks to give you some leeway.

EasyPeezy

I would recommend you try it with some odd blocks before you
do it with your actual quilt. It will make sense once you try it. Yes,
it's very important to leave half inch unquilted then go back and quilt the unquilted part after you've put the two pieces together.
I prefer to quilt in sections. For example, if my quilt is 90" square
I divide it in 30" squares. Then do the QAYG (no sashing). Here's
my tip: you can quilt all the way to the edge if it's the edge of your final quilt...but not all the way.
Here's a sketch to illustrate. The black part is where you have to
leave 1/2 inch unquilted the green part is where you can quilt all the way.

Don't forget the part that needs to be attached to the other part.
It's can be tricky so have to pay attention when doing this.
I make a drawing of my blocks so I know which needs quilting to
the edge and which ones don't. Hope this helps.

Julienm1

Easy Peezy, TYSM for the detailed explanation Now I know what to do and have to undo on this dog bed I'm working on. I printed out your instructions for future reference.. Jumped to the next "decade" last birthday, long legs, short memory...lol

SuzzyQ

That little bit of quilting is easy to do. You don't have to maneuver the body of the quilt much.
Great explanation EasyPeezy!

juliasb

Thanks for the info Easy Peezy You did a great explaination.