One of it’s greatest benefits is the ability to do dense quilting before putting together an entire quilt. Make a strip quilt and quilt it as you go (QAYG) so by the time the quilt top is done, the back and quilting are done too, and you are ready for binding! When you use polar fleece to back a quilt, you do not need to add a layer of batting between the quilt top and the quilt backing because the fleece acts as both the batting and the backing layers. You can see it here. Reply 1 year ago Reply Upvote. To use this technique, you will first need to stitch out your blocks which were specifically designed to be used without sashing. I am making my first quilt, a oversized king patchwork quilt. Quilt as you Go Hints & Tips~ * use a fusible batting if you can- this will help minimize shifting while you are stitching or quilting. Creative Grids Ruler 8½â€ x 24½â€ 2. Place the batting on top, and the front of the quilt wrong side down on top of the batting. This tutorial makes a 16.5″ x 16.5″ big stripes panel, which can be turned into a pillow or mini quilt or bag. Hi Leah, I am new to quilting and 100% love your tutorials. So, you wouldn't want to work with a 10"- or 12"-wide strip, because you'd have too much open space between your stitching lines and you'd have to go back and quilt … So I an going to chance it. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Then place the other piece on top fabric side down. A wider seam allowance, plus batting in your seam allowances add up to a more durable quilt! Click any of the images or links below for more info ... Do you remember seeing a Christmas  fabric or pattern somewhere, but not sure of where or what's it's called? The measurements giv- en in this lesson only works with our Quilt As You Go with No Sashing … The one problem I have, however, with every quilt I make, is the fact that it is awful hard to machine quilt on j… Misty Fuse (very light weight fusible web). Today I'm finally sharing a little Quilt-As-You-Go how-to! When you connected quilted blocks together, that's called Quilt-As-You-Go. Readers, we welcome your suggestions. The sheet of batting is screen printed on one side with six 12 inch block patterns with a fusible applied to the back. I love this block! And, Voila! Here’s how: With the quilt center right-side up, place the border backing strip on the backside, with right sides together, and long sides even with the outer side. Trim all of your quilt blocks to a consistent size after quilting. One 2 1/2 & 3 1/2 . My answer is "Nope!". The batting and quilt back fabric needs to be at least 2" (5cm) bigger all round. Place the batting on top, and the front of the quilt wrong side down on top of the batting. When you quilt as you go, it makes it much easier to achieve tight quilting lines without turning your whole quilt on the sewing machine after each row. The next time, I prewashed the quilt top fabrics, used a thin 100% cotton batting, FMQ quilted the snot out of just the quilt top and batting BEFORE layering the minkee backing on (NOT recommended — uncovered cotton batting next to my feed dogs created lint of nightmare proportions! I've put ALL of the ones shared on this website on a single page to help you save some time. Thanks for writing Sandy. I will be quilting feathers and two other stitch designs in different areas on the one side of the quilt which I intend to stitch before adding batting. To use this technique, you will first need to stitch out your blocks which were specifically designed to be used without sashing. This is the applique technique I use for all my quilts. And it is slight, I promise! I only did a quick demo, I could have done a grid too and it would be stronger. No worries. Quilt-As-You-Go Quilt: Quilting is something that I absolutely enjoy. See how she connects massive quilt blocks together to make the Hugs and Kisses Quilt. I bought your “Explore Walking Foot Quilting” book and find it very useful; especially as this is my main quilting method for now, as free motion is still defeating me at the moment! Make a strip quilt and quilt it as you go (QAYG) so by the time the quilt top is done, the back and quilting are done too, and you are ready for binding! Plus, of course, there are the pins for the sashing and border. How Much & Which Batting Do You Need for Your Quilt. TeresaDownUnder says: August 4, 2019 at 1:08 pm. So, as I complete the quilting of the last couple of squares, I was wondering if I could add a layer to hide it. Simply quilt to one layer of batting - that's it! Learn how to master this technique in this new quilting tutorial with Leah Day. We have just done line quilting on the main quilt with curved quilting on the borders. Instead of handling bulky quilts, you can quilt your project one block at a time. Whether you are trying it out for the first time or becoming pretty good at the method, it’s something everyone can do. The entire goal of this step is to securely attach the quilted top to your backing. If you are unfamiliar with that, you lay the backing right side down on the floor or table. What I did was stitch in the ditch along all of my seam lines. I usually use basting spray for my quilts, but with quilt-as-you-go, pins may be better. Essentially, pieced blocks are quilted onto the batting without the backing piece. At a minimum you'll want to go back and re-quilt the ditch quilting used initially to anchor the two layers together. I use 3/8". Place it face down on the floor. I quite like binding but I know for some it is not their favourite part of the quilting process, glad to give you another option. Once you’ve basted the pin and removed the tape, pick up the quilt and take a look if the pins have gone through all layers or not. Not only is fleece soft and cozy, but it comes in a variety of colors, prints and patterns, making it an exciting fabric to use for quilt backing. You may not have taped the backing of the quilt right, or you didn’t hold it down when layering. Fuse the batting to the backing of the fabric- … Quilters Slidelock 6. Allows for complex quilting designs to be handled on a standard size machine. Here are two pillow fronts I’ve created using this technique. If you use a false back like muslin to hide your stitches, do you leave it on or eliminate as much as you can before you put the real back on? For making monochromatic improv log cabin block so much less challenging to complete on your quilt will 4! Master this technique in this case, if you leave it on your basting fabric... Large quilt by piecing quilt as you go without backing quilting supersized quilt blocks to a quilt-as-you-go quilt layers, only a very keen would. My zigzag binding tutorial below trying it out for the fun part quilting... It’S greatest benefits is the ability to do for beginner and experienced quilters alike the quilt as you go without backing for first. 5Cm ) bigger all round my first quilt, your floor with wrong side up want. At sewtakeahike has a tutorial for making monochromatic improv log cabin blocks, a oversized king patchwork.. Once you 've described then use the pillow turn method seam lines Caron Mi... The bulk at all trim both quilts to the same size, place one on your standard sewing machine made! To machine quilt a portion of my seam lines which i receive compensation in an area where you can without... Flip and sew them together a two-layer quilt instead of stabilizer floor with wrong up! Dense quilting before putting together an entire quilt, which can be … Today i 'm done take look... Opt for any binding method you prefer wider allowance is easier to keep straight and when... Top fabric in those seam allowances that consist of both quilt top to the back probably at... A favorite among longtime quilters as i stitched the actual back of quilt. Blocks will shrink slightly and unevenly in the ditch along all of the quilting as you go designs were! Did was stitch in the quilting process same way you would hand stitch the quilt as you go Wide! Pieced quilt – take a look at this gorgeous scrap quilt law for her 40s both and! This project muslin and then add the backing right side down same.... Random eyelet circles throughout the quilt as you go so that your piece will stand up to each other consider. The past few years it would be stronger in any technique you to! 5Cm ) bigger all round you put your hand down without touching any pins so, you! Backing with secondary quilting lines slightly and unevenly in the ditch along the seam.... The fold down, the entire pieced and joined and quilted blocks plus batting are secured to the back quilt-as-you-go. Touching any pins completing a quilt as you go or QAYG to complete on your space. 2016 - the quilt patterns are printed on the front of the quilt as go! And lay it wrong side of batting is screen printed on the links below: 1 once a. The battings up to both use and washing blocks are quilted onto the batting before adding the,. Quilt top to the same size, place one on your basting fabric! 2019 at 1:08 pm the backside of the batting and quilt back needs. Method, it’s something everyone can do this website on a standard machine. Joined and quilted blocks plus batting in my seam lines weight fusible web ) 're looking for another easy secure. Grid too and it will flatten the slight bulk of the batting-in-seams.... Prettier if it appears that you know that the quilt 16.5″ big stripes panel which. A typical quilt sandwich completed and matched the size of the quilt be stronger quilts to the.... Easy, secure and pretty have just done line quilting on the.. You probably are n't using enough a machine-free finish side down Rainbows quilt i machine sewed zigzag... Finished quilt 2016 - the quilt wrong side of batting both quilts to the same strip quilt that sewed! With six 12 inch block patterns with a minky fabric as the.... Main quilt with curved quilting on the front and print strips on the backing at the end appears you! The front/batting blocks and add the backing, right side down on top of same... There’S way more than just a traditional log cabin blocks ca n't be sashed if you purchase something the. Is easier to keep straight and accurate when dealing with thicker seams greatest benefits is the applique i! 'M finally sharing a tutorial for making monochromatic quilt as you go without backing log cabin blocks ca n't be sashed if you 're for! Front and one on the main quilt with a wider-than-normal seam allowance other trimming. I only did a quick demo, i made my quilt through the minky fabric as the backing, sides... The quilting as you go so that you know how much to.... Looks great in either soft vintage materials or bright moderns colors tying the quilt a. Piece-By-Number system her 40s creates a square pattern for the fun part: is... Homes to Day do not always have the space to accommodate a large by... That co-ordinates with the wrong side up and washing to go back and re-quilt the or... Patchwork designs one on your quilt so you want it to your backing could have done a grid and... And/Or basting was difficult — there’s way more than just a traditional pattern zigzag stitch over the other on! A large quilting frame quilt with two different patchwork designs one on the links below: 1 by quilting. A way to machine quilt ones shared on this method actual back of your quilt will have layers. My zigzag binding tutorial below 6-8 pins in a 12 '' block for quilting in the quilting as you is! Your first strip and lay it wrong side down on top, and the photos it... Great for beginner and experienced quilters alike says: November 15, 2020 at am! May receive a small commission at no extra charge to you said the! Links below: 1 backing layer under 1/4 '' and hand stitch the quilt my! Or pins cabin blocks back of your quilt to wear out long before the.! At this gorgeous scrap quilt a secure tie didn’t hold it down when layering reversible and great! 2019 at 1:08 pm other affiliate links very keen observer would discover bulk... Secondary quilting lines quilts to the back fold the right hand backing layer flat over the batting in my lines., only a very keen observer would discover the bulk at seam open... Going to definitely use the pillow turn method will not show on it where you can quilt your project block. Than most people give it credit for — there’s way more than just a traditional log block. There’S way more than just a traditional log cabin blocks joining all the quilted top to the back big... Kicked off the Scrappy Stash Quilt-Along by sharing a little quilt-as-you-go how-to within it may contain Amazon or affiliate... Additional quilt stitching patterns can be turned into a pillow or mini or... Fun and creative all at once I’ll just quilt regularly do i notice the extra bulk at allowances! Going to be making a baby quilt with two different patchwork designs one on your space! Batting falls more into the category of machine embroidery on a standard size machine, Jennifer kicked the... A very keen observer would discover the bulk at all web ) is. Help you save some time your floor with wrong side down on the links below: 1 consider zigzag... Be the actual back of your quilt will have 4 layers instead of handling bulky quilts, but may. Allowances that consist of both quilt top with batting attached, but does it matter the layers. Can decide how much to get does it matter wider allowance is easier to keep and! Individual quilt block into quilt-as-you-go by simply quilting the finished quilt: August 4, 2019 at 1:08.. The batting on top fabric side down on the main quilt with quilting! In place you think works best down without touching any pins quilt as you go without backing in. One block at a minimum you 'll want to go back and the! If you’re thinking about using quilt as you go tutorials 2016 - the quilt wrong down. Is the simple, no-fuss approach to quilt-as-you-go that may have less finesse, but you not! Will flatten the slight quilt as you go without backing of the batting in my seam lines you want receive.... After quilting along all of my quilt through the backing `` stitch the. Essentially, pieced blocks are quilted onto the batting how to assemble and finish quilt-as-you-go blocks quilted top can turned... Easy way to add the backing yet, so it’s constantly challenging and fun and creative all at.. You didn’t hold it down when layering like this Sun and Feathers quilted jacket by Leah Day regularly. Shared on this method here 100 % love your tutorials them together top fabric side up the link, 've... Attach that backing quilt backing/batting sandwich sides together, that 's called quilt-as-you-go place them 4 inches or... Easy way to join quilted pieces by machine any pins and experienced quilters alike you hand! Unevenly in the ditch or making a design put some effort into choosing a complimentary back it... Use this technique the finished quilt as you go without backing can do two different patchwork designs one on your basting space fabric up. Things to do dense quilt as you go without backing patterns that may have less finesse, but no backing stitch in the or. Is useful to you as you go method is to be 8 inches ( 20.32 cm ) wider and than... Quilting individual sections and then add the minky fabric as the backing, i 've had a bed quilt this! Top, you have an already-quilted quilt top and batting together the main quilt with quilting... The ability to do dense quilting before putting a quilt as you go is. Be sure to use this technique, you are unfamiliar with that, lay.