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Now You Can Travel and Not Give Up Any Quilting Time Have you ever taken a long car trip, gone on a cruise, or had a bunch of appointments and wished that you had a portable quilting project? Now you can learn how to make a quilt one block at a time while you are traveling, waiting, or just because you want to make it that way. |
A Different Method for Quilt as You Go Projects
Many quilters love Quilt as You Go projects. In a quilt as you go project, you piece and then quilt one block at a time (instead of sewing the quilt top together then quilting it).
As a result, you finish individual blocks which will be connected to each other to become a quilt. Below is a brief Step-by-Step for completing a beautiful Quilt as You Go project. The most common method quilters use for these projects is to sew the blocks together, then secure the batting between the blocks, and finally finish the backing by folding over one side to cover the raw edge of the other. Click the link for more detailed instructions for that Quilt as You Go Project method.
In this method, you will sew the backing together and fold under the raw edges on the front of the quilt. This creates a completely different look, adding a kind of sashing. As you plan your quilt, keep in mind what the fabric will look like on the front of your quilt.
Step 1
Create quilted blocks – with batting and backing extending beyond the block – be sure to allow for sashing, if you are going to include it.
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| Create quilted blocks. The batting and backing should extend beyond the quilt top blocks. |
Step 2
Add sashing if desired. Since the backing will be folded over to the front, having some width of sashing between the blocks will give you some space for the folded edges of the backing.
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Add sashing to the blocks, if desired. Since the backing will be folded over onto the front, you may want some space between your quilt block and the backing |
Step 3
Trim the batting and the block or sashing so they are even. Be sure to move the backing out of the way.
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| Trim the batting and sashing so they are even. Be sure to move your backing out of the way. |
Step 4
Trim the backing on both blocks so it extends at least 1/2 inch past the edge of the block and sashing. You need enough to be able to fold under your 1/4 inch seam allowance. You might add a tad more than the 1/2 inch to allow for the thickness of the block and batting.
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Trim the backing so it extends past your block and sashing by at least 1/2 inch. . |
Step 5
Stitch the backing of the blocks together. I marked the stitching line based on where the raw edges of the sashing were on the backing.
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Stitch the backing together, facing right sides together. |
Step 6
Secure the batting – it should meet in the center of your blocks. Fold seam allowance of your blocks to one side. Watch the video below for more instruction:
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Fold the seam allowances over on the backing and press. |
Step 7
Fold the seam allowances onto the front of the quilt between the blocks. Pin and sew.
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Pin and sew the seam allowances to the front of your quilt. Now you are ready to add more blocks and rows. |
Step 8
Add rows to your quilt. Use the same process as you would add blocks. When you add rows, you will match the seams of the blocks just as you would when you sew a quilt top together.
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Add rows to your quilt as you go project. |
Tips for Quilt as You Go Projects
Happy Quilting!
Penny Halgren
©2009, Penny Halgren
Penny is a quilter of more than 27 years who seeks to interest new
quilters and provide them with the resources necessary to create
beautiful quilts.
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