rbeason

Hi everyone, I am looking for directions how to do quilt as you go. I have few blocks already made and just need to put together.

dkabasketlady

If you go to Search at the top of the page and type in QuiltAsYouGo, there's several possible tutorials that should be very helpful!!!

Deb watkins

I just started to do this with a large log cabin quilt. My blocks measure 12-1/2. I cut the batting 13 inches square and the backing 15 inches square. Put them together, press both sides and I did stippling. Then I folded the backing back (out of the way) and trimmed the batting even with the top block piece. I am able to put two blocks with the back sides right side together and sew right along the top block/batting edge. I then fold the top flaps (for lack of a better work) to the edge of the block top, again on the block and stitch down the side, securing the 'sashing'. I really like this method, it is quick and enables me to do another design with the backing fabric.

pollyjvan9

Deb, really clear instructions, that is the method I use also. I have been adapting almost all my quilts to the QAYG method.

craftybear

thank you!

DianD

I love the QAYG technique, and have used it several times. Like Pollyv9, I have adapted several of my favorite patterns to this style. I'm scheduled to teach a 9 year-old how to do this method a little later in the summer, and I think that the quickness factor will be a big plus!

judi wess

I started my quilt addiction after watching Georgia Bonesteel on PBS. Her series taught the QAYG method and is the one I use most often now. All of her books {Lap Quilting} teach the method and are very well written.