Hmmm seems to me that any seasoned or smart quilter could do this technique without buying templates.

I have not made one, or the 'quilt as you go' quilt either...seems to be the same technique with a different name. JMHO

wondering if using a soft flannel for batt would solve the 'stiff' feeling?

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

Here is a short video how it is done.

https://www.baysidequilting.com/store/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=284]https://www.baysidequilting.com/stor...idCategory=284[/url]

The rulers for the Fun and Done measure 9 1/2 and 7 1/2.
Backing is the 9 and batting and top are the 7. All you do is sew strips like you would foundation pieces one on top of the other to cover the backing and batting. Then you trim off the batting and top to even it up. Then you bring the backing on two blocks to the front and sew them togather with a zipper foot. Do this for the row them you fold and sew the seams on each block. Then connect the rows the same way.
I made the quilt bigger than the pattern said but it puts too much stress on the seams, they are only held togather by the one seam that you zipper footed togather.

I made a quilt this past fall (finished it on Thanksgiving)using the fun and done technique but I didn't have the template because with the template you can only make one size block, a 12inch I think. My blocks were 10 inches. I painted the 50 state birds on white background with 6 flower appliqued alternate blocks to make an attractive layout. I love the fun and done! I was able to do a lot of fm quilting that I couldn't have done on a full quilt top. I think it would be easier to cut the batting to the correct size with the template but it can be done without it. The only trouble I had was keeping the seam allowance from stretching when you fold it over to top stitch but using school glue to tack it down really helps. I wish I knew how to put a picture on here to show the quilt. Anyway, I will probably be making all my quilts with this technique.

Molly, you can go the the Home Page and click on Pictures, add new topic. when the typing window opens fill in the information you want to add about your photo the browse your hard drive for you photo. Once you have the picture selected click on Send

I made one and really enjoyed the process. It wasn't an heirloom quilt, but a great idea for a quick quilt. It was very easy to do, went quickly and I will do another some day.

Wow! I love this forum. I made the bird quilt using the fun and done & was pleased but I too, find the quilt stiff. I thought it was because I did so much fm quilting on it. Is it the batting??? I use warm and natural which I thought was the thinnest besides Thermore(may not be correct spelling)

Here is the link to the one I made and instructions on how I did it, I have done two now and they are fast and easy.I also mase my template out of platic.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-17329-1.htm#top

Hmmm, wondering, if short of backing fabric ... could there be a bit of design change by using 2 or more different backing fabrics? It would give the back a design as well as create different sashings on the front?

I'll have to try and 'design on paper' first and see if I like it.

Could have a scrappy look to it, dontchya think?

Anyone try something like that yet?

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

oh yes, use different backing. i saw a quilt done in squares that were pieced waves with different blues and green squares on the back. lots of quilt as you go are reversible, not just one fabric that is. more interesting.