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02-27-2010, 09:11 AM

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King's Daughter

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Originally Posted by fabric-holic

Quote:

Originally Posted by King's Daughter

.... I'm going to try is to make the top all one piece, like normal, same with the back, but divide up the batting only, since that is the bulky part. ...

That's exactly how I do it....I love the idea of QAYG but don't like all the seams on the backing. This way there are no seams on the back.
Don't be afraid to divide your batting as much as you need to. On a king size I divide width and length into more manageable sizes for my home machine. Then I fold the quilt top into 4 or 5 inch width and do the same to the backing. Pin folded top and backing together to keep from coming unfolded. I hope that's clear.

How many sections would you divide it into for a king size? and how big would each section be, roughly? Not exact measurements, just an estimate. Thanks!

02-27-2010, 09:35 AM

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hoppyfrog

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I've used the Betty Cotton method before and really liked it. There's a couple of videos on QuiltTV with Nancy Zimmerman hosting and Betty showing the method. They're very easy to follow.

02-27-2010, 11:39 AM

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Cookie64

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Hi hoppyfrog, Itried to find this but didn't get it. Do you have a web page for it.

Cookie

02-27-2010, 11:46 AM

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hoppyfrog

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Hi Cookie, Try QuiltersTV.com I don't know how to attach a link, sorry.

02-27-2010, 11:48 AM

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hoppyfrog

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I forgot to tell you...... when the video window comes up click on the brouse tab. there's about 60 different videos.

02-27-2010, 11:53 AM

#26

quilter64779

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Penny Halgren has a teleseminar on Sunday night If you sign on you can hear all the different ways to quilt as you go. Go to www.quiltingcoach.com and it will tell you about it. I have listened to several of her seminars and always learn alot. I have done several quilt as you go quilts and I like to do them. So much easier than tugging on the machine. Peggy in Mo

02-27-2010, 11:57 AM

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hoppyfrog

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Thanks Peggy. I've never done a leason on-line before. Think I'll give it a try :-D

02-27-2010, 12:05 PM

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Cookie64

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Thanks I'll try that.

Cookie

02-27-2010, 12:15 PM

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Cookie64

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Thanks, I got it.

Cookie

02-27-2010, 12:46 PM

#30

Marylou

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I have quilted several king size quilts on my home sewing machine using the method of cutting off 1/3 of the batting from each side. I cut the batting using LARGE zig zag cuts which makes it fairly fast to whip back together. So far, it is impossible to tell where the batting has been cut and whiped. Good Luck, Marylou