Quiltasyougo is a fun technique that allows you to get the whole project finished at one timethe piecing and quilting are done together so that when youve completed the top, all you have left to do is bind the project. Once you have your layers basted, you will need to quilt your blocks. Dec 29, 2016 jenny doan demonstrates how to use the quilt as you go method to put together any type of block, even vintage or antique quilt blocks. Jun, 2016 the quilt as you go technique qayg simplifies quilting for beginners because it is an easy way to join quilted pieces by machine. Apr 29, 2014 quilt as you go method posted on april 29, 2014 by projmama my last quilt post was a traditional quilt piecing together fabric for the front, adding a backing, and quilting stitch in the ditch method to attach the two. Learn how to master this technique in this new quilting tutorial with leah day. This video will show you what to do and how to do it. This is a followup book to the popular quiltasyougo made modern, also by jera. One the techniques is finished by hand and the other two are machine stitched 100%. Quilt as you go methods v november 9, 2018 november 9, 2018 art, quilting, textiles qayg is an alternative means of quilting thats intended to address the problems that come with trying to use the traditional quilting process on a standard sewing machine. Now that we have completed at least the first six blocks for the power of nine quiltalong and joined them into rows with the spacer blocks, its. Many free log cabin quilt patterns follow the traditional method of putting them together, but if youd like to try your hand at piecing the entire quilt block pattern together as you work, try the quilt as you go log cabin block. Nov 22, 2018 there are many ways to do quilt as you go qayg.
Jera brandvig used 2 joining methods in her earlier book quilt as you go made modern 2014. Quilt as you go is becoming one of the most popular quilting methods out there and this video will show you how to do the technique using only your sewing. Quilt as you go methods page 3 quiltingboard forums. Im super excited to be sharing my process, and even more so now that im sharing today as part of the scrappy stash quiltalong blog hop. Learn with these fun 26 different quilt as you go tutorials. One of its greatest benefits is the ability to do dense quilting before putting together an entire quilt. Whether you are trying it out for the first time or becoming pretty good at the method, its something everyone can do. Quiltasyougo tutorial learn how to quilt with leah day. See how she connects massive quilt blocks together to make the hugs and kisses quilt.
Having recently completed a qayg quilt in record time, im a convert to the process, so finding this book by jera of quilting in. In the case of my quilt, the blocks were 12 12 so i cut the batting squares to 14 12. The instructions are correct but the method is slightly different to a normal quilt as you go method you may have done before so i thought a step by step photo tutorial may make it clearer to you especially if you are a visual learner. With the fast, fun and easy quiltasyougo technique, you actually quilt your projects as you piece them. Earlier in september, i did a presentation about quiltasyougo qayg for my local quilt guild, the bouldermqg. Quilt as you go technique generations quilt patterns. You can find the instructions on completing a quilted block part 1 or a spacer part 2with the qaug method in previous posts. Unfortunately, i did not see you do the blocks so i will try to find the. Instead of handling bulky quilts, you will learn to quilt your project as you piece it. Try it out on a simple mug rug project and youll be hooked.
Jenny doan demonstrates how to use the quilt as you go method to put together any type of block, even vintage or antique quilt blocks. With quiltasyougo, you do the quilting in smaller chunks, then join the chunks, or rather, blocks at the end of the process. Each block gets quilted on its own as a 3layered sandwich. Of course i plan to share it here, along with all the details needed for finishing a quilt as you go quilt, just as soon as i do. Strip quilting video tutorial if you need a quick quilt project.
Jera brandvig used 2 joining methods in her earlier book quilt asyougo made modern 2014. Yesterday, jennifer kicked off the scrappy stash quiltalong by sharing a tutorial for making monochromatic improv log cabin blocks. It features 51 blocks, nine projects, and three joining methods. Quiltasyougo method with quiltasyougo, you do the quilting in smaller chunks, then join the chunks, or rather, blocks at the end of the process. These strips are the flattest way to join qayg squares.
Im a beginner yet, so its constantly challenging and fun and creative all at once. The method is based on making numerous 12inch squares by sewing together the fabric, batting and backing. Quilt as you go tutorials qayg and patterns including video on making qayg quilts. The one problem i have, however, with every quilt i make, is the fact that it is awful hard to machine quilt on. Quilt as you go method our beautiful heirloom quilt project, featured in the janome digest section, the quarterly quilter is joined using the quilt as you go method. This is an excellent way to use up your scrap pieces of quilt batting that you have left over from previous projects. I have had a couple of calls from people who are having problems following the directions to make up your quilt as you go blocks. Make it a habit, as you learn how to machine quilt, to stitch the seam line that lies on the lengthwise grain the most stable grain of the backing fabric first.
Use whatever methods you re most comfortable with to piece together lovely log cabin quilting block designs for your next full quilt pattern. Quilt as you go is a fun technique that allows you to get the whole project finished at one timethe piecing and quilting are done together so that when youve completed the top, all you have left to do is bind the project. The quiltasyougotechnique qayg simplifies quilting for beginners because it is an easy way to join quilted pieces by machine. I am kind of fascinated with the quilt as you go method. With the quilt center rightside up, place the border backing strip on the backside, with right sides together, and long sides even with the outer side. Beginners will find it easier to acquire freemotion quilting skills since only 1 12inch block is manipulated at. I am just looking in to the quilt as you go method as like you i struggle with large quilts so am looking for easier methods so am interested in your quilt as you go which i hope to have a go at once i finish the queen size quilt i am doing now as i have to do another. How to connect quilted blocks beginner quilt as you go tutorial. This video is the first in a series about the quilt as you go qayg technique, in which you layer individual blocks or sections of blocks with.
Video tutorial quilt as you go with no sashing candied. Quilt many quilters piece their projects, and then send them out to a longarm quilter or machine quilter to put together. A beginning quilter explores the world of quilting via harriet hargraves heirloom machine quilting, 5th ed. This method makes it easy to join individual blocks. In other tutorials i have read they recommend using a lightweight quilters muslin as a back to your blocks when you are quilting them.
Use whatever methods youre most comfortable with to piece together lovely log cabin quilting block designs for your next full quilt pattern. This is definitely one of my most favorite things to do. This class teaches you several quilt as you go methods close up and step by step while you make five exclusive projects. Joining method 3 of quilt asyougo made vintage, however, is indubitably the traditional qayg method. This class teaches you several quilt as you go methods close up and step by step while you make five exclusive. How to join up quilt as you go blocks and borders quilting tips. Essentially, pieced blocks are quilted onto the batting without the backing piece. Another method of quilting is called quilt as you go. The process involves making several quilts that are smaller than the whole quilt and quilting each one before joining them together. How to join up quilt as you go blocks and borders quilting.
Quilt as you go with no sashing, allows you to create pre quilted blocks, which are then put together using this easy technique to create larger pre quilted blocks. How to machine quilt your first quilt beginners quilting. Today im finally sharing a little quiltasyougo howto. On a typical quilt not quiltasyougo the goal of quilting is to reinforce the patchwork, evenly attach batting to the patchwork and attach the three layers. Oct 08, 2012 this creates a square pattern for the backside of the finished quilt. Place the border front strip on top of the quilt, right sides together. A walking foot for your machine is highly recommended.
Jan 15, 2014 cindy, there is a way to add borders to a quiltasyougo quilt. Quilt as you go qayg is one of those techniques that every quilter is curious about trying, but can be daunting as the process is so different to the traditional process of making a quilt top and then quilting it. I enjoyed the way this laid out the quilt as you go method and focused on the different blocks and different joining methods i tend to not want to stick to quilt patterns so this seemed to make more sense with the way that i work i have not done the quilt as you go method but it seems like it would work better for me and is my next plan. But, did you know that the quilt as you go method isnt just for quilts. Mar 14, 20 this video shows a method of joining together quilt as you go blocks and borders, with all those edges covered up. How to quilt as you go quilt as you go with wide sashing tutorial the quilt as you go with wide sashing tutorial is great. When you connected quilted blocks together, thats called quilt as you go. Learn about this technique with two expert methods and different projects you can make from them with the quilting companys videos and products. If there is no seam in the very center, stitch the next one. The idea is that when you are finished with the top, you are finished with the quilt. Learn about this technique with two expert methods and different projects you can make from them with the quilting. 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.
Now that we have completed at least the first six blocks for the power of nine quiltalong and joined them into rows with the spacer blocks, its time for the next step in the quilt as you go tutorial. Jenny doan demonstrates how to use the quilt as you go method to put together any. Quiltasyougo method our beautiful heirloom quilt project, featured in the janome digest section, the quarterly quilter is joined using the quiltasyougo method. Putting it together tutorial nice people nice things. This class teaches you several quiltasyougo methods close up and step by step while you make five exclusive projects.
However i have made three quilts using sharon pedersons reversible quilts which is bqasically the same method. How to quilt as you go any block with jenny doan of missouri. Three quiltasyougo qayg techniques video tutorial youtube. Sep 28, 2018 earlier in september, i did a presentation about quilt as you go qayg for my local quilt guild, the bouldermqg. The fabric doesnt need to be the same color or style and in fact, the more different the fabric the crazier your quilt will be. Aug 23, 20 after you have made all of your blocks, cut your quilt batting into squares that measure at least 1 larger than you block on all sides. As the name suggests, rather than making a front and quilting the back on, youre going. Hi, im jennifer, here with another machine minute brought to you by baby lock and the crescendo machine. This tutorial demonstrates how to join two blocks without sashing and with two types of sashing. Jenny shows us the quilt as you go method of quilting quilting a piece at a time. The basic quilting as you go method consists of using 12inch blocks of fabric, and 11inch batting and backing. Quiltasyougo is ideal for machine appliqued projects and this tutorial will walk you through this easy quilting method.
My last quilt post was a traditional quilt piecing together fabric for the front, adding a backing, and quilting stitch in the ditch method to attach the two. After you have made all of your blocks, cut your quilt batting into squares that measure at least 1 larger than you block on all sides. You ll want to have some baton, backing, thread, scissors and of course lots of pieces of fabric. I havent made a quilt using either of the two methods you mentioned, but want to try the one that you bring the back forward to make a sashing strip. The intent of the presentation was to give an overview of different qayg methods and briefly cover the basics of each technique.
To use this technique, you will first need to stitch out your blocks which were specifically designed to be used without sashing. Quilt as you go tutorial part 4 i cant believe we are already at part 4 of the quiltasyougo tutorial in our quiltalong. When you quilted your blocks, you already reinforced the patchwork and evenly attached the batting to prevent shifting or bunching over years of use. Nov 09, 2018 quilt as you go methods v november 9, 2018 november 9, 2018 art, quilting, textiles qayg is an alternative means of quilting thats intended to address the problems that come with trying to use the traditional quilting process on a standard sewing machine. Cindy, there is a way to add borders to a quiltasyougo quilt. Make a table mat that radiates rainbows with a simple quiltasyougo method. With quilt as you go, you do the quilting in smaller chunks, then join the chunks, or rather, blocks at the end of the process. Here is the method which i use to quilt as you go qayg. Id like to share the information i covered in the presentation here on my blog over the next few days. Youll want to have some baton, backing, thread, scissors and of course lots of pieces of fabric. Quilt as you go methods ok, ive made 2 quilts in the qayg methods and wouldnt do it again. You make a large quilt by piecing and quilting supersized quilt blocks.
Quilt as you go joining the blocks quilting tutorials, quilt tutorials. Your qayg quilt is finished i cant wait to finish mine. This video shows a method of joining together quilt as you go blocks and borders, with all those edges covered up. Oct 24, 2017 with quilt as you go, you do the quilting in smaller chunks, then join the chunks, or rather, blocks at the end of the process. Oct 01, 2017 joining method 3 of quilt as you go made vintage, however, is indubitably the traditional qayg method. Machine quilters without a longarm no longer have to pine and whine. May 11, 2018 you make a large quilt by piecing and quilting supersized quilt blocks. How to quilt as you go any block with jenny doan of. Later, the entire pieced and joined and quilted blocks plus batting are secured to the backing with secondary quilting lines.
Well, no, but one thing easier is the quilt as you go method. When you connected quilted blocks together, thats called quiltasyougo. With the fast, fun and easy quilt as you go technique, you actually quilt your projects as you piece them. See more ideas about quilt as you go, quilts, quilt patterns. Qayg is an easy way to quilt and assemble an entire quilt without having to wrestle it through small domestic machine. Essentially, this technique includes any method of quilting which involves sandwiching pieces of the backing, batting, and top individually rather than making the whole quilt top and then sandwiching it with the batting and backing. I dont use it very oftensometimes i find it confusing to get all the parts right, but its a great method to use if you dont own a big. Is there anything better well, no, but one thing easier is the quilt as you go method. To use this technique, you will first need to stitch out your blocks which were specifically. The technique you demonstrated gave me confidence in the qayg option. The quilt as you go technique qayg simplifies quilting for beginners because it is an easy way to join quilted pieces by machine. Quilt as you go no sashing technique threads n scissors. Quiltasyougo qayg is one of those techniques that every quilter is curious about trying, but can be daunting as the process is so different to the traditional process of making a quilt top and then quilting it. She used everything but the kitchen sink 2016 patty cake by.