Quilt as you go methods
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Quilt as you go methods
OK, I've made 2 quilts in the QAYG methods and wouldn't do it again. One was the Jenny join from Jenny Haskins, very bad choice IMO, the other was bringing the larger back up, make a seam then fold on top of the block forming sashing and stitching down. What am I doing wrong? Or have I not found the right method?
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I used the methods in Marti Michell's book, Machine Quilting in Sections, for several large quilts before I got a longarm. I liked the fact that her methods could be used on (almost) any quilt, and you didn't have to do it on a block-by-block basis. The construction was also very strong. The other thing I liked about the book was that it shows several different methods and explains how to choose which method to use, based on the design of the quilt you're making.
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There are probably 12 different methods. Some people don't like any of them because of how they prefer to work, so don't beat yourself up over it. My favorite is to quilt in sections and then assemble. Using Sharon Pederson's method is also very nice. One that I haven't tried yet - you still have a whole front and back. You cut the batting into 3rds. You only have the batting in the center. Quilt that. Then attach the batting for one side to the center. Quilt that. Then do the same for the other side. This method reduces the bulk so that you can get the center done. You also don't have to do a bunch of assembly at the end. You are just attaching the batting to batting.
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