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#2
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Yes, the blocks are larger than usual around the edges. The blocks are whipped stitched together butted flat, then the sashing is appliqued across the seams. My mom lap quilted a double size quilt this way.
#4
Here's a tutorial that you might like. I've not tried this method but looks easy enough. I've never done QAYG but want to try it soon. I think it would be easier for me on my domestic machine.
http://quiltingtwin.blogspot.ca/2009...yg-blocks.html
http://quiltingtwin.blogspot.ca/2009...yg-blocks.html
#7
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My favourite method is to place the blocks on the same size batting and trim to required size + seam allowances, and centre and (pin or glue) on backing squares that are 1/2" larger. With two sandwiched blocks together -backings together - join the backings only with a 1/4" seam. Open out, the tops and batting should be touching, almost. Place a strip of sashing/binding (edges folded under) over the seam, and sew down both sides. Keep doing this till you have one row, then make another. You can then join the two rows in the same way, but with a much longer strip of sashing.
If you prefer to use 2" sashing you will need to cut the backing and batting larger.
If you prefer to use 2" sashing you will need to cut the backing and batting larger.
#8
Patty, Leah Day has a great tutorial on this. I just did one a couple of months ago b/c I'm new to FMQ and didn't want to tackle a whole quilt so I did it block style. It turned out great, not my FMQ, but the sashing
The only problem I had was it involved a lot of hand sewing in the end. I tried a decorative stitch on the other side to avoid hand sewing but it didn't come out right. But that was my fault.
I would try it again.
The only problem I had was it involved a lot of hand sewing in the end. I tried a decorative stitch on the other side to avoid hand sewing but it didn't come out right. But that was my fault.
I would try it again.
#10
A friend of mine embroiders everything and enters many competitions. She just butts the blocks up next to each other and satin stitches them together on the machine. I would be horrified, but after practice, hers are awesome and you would never know it.
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