This video shows a method of joining together Quilt as you Go blocks and borders, with all those edges covered up!

Just recently, we have started creating a series of 'quilt as you go quilt' (QAYG) block tutorials. These are super fun to make and personally, it's one of my favourite ways to make a quilt. So since we started adding the QAYG blocks, we have been getting numerous questions on how to join them together. So here we are with a tutorial on just how to do that. Keep in mind, that there are a few different ways to piece them together but in this tutorial, we are going to show you how to join them…

My daughter asked me to teach her to quilt. I was making half square triangles for another quilt, so I gave her some to "play with", to let her discover how many different blocks you can make with half square triangles. Then I taught her how to use the sewing machine to sew a 1/4" seam, and another quilter was born! We used the tube method for making the HSTs, so she got plenty of practice sewing the 1/4" seam while making the tubes. After completing the blocks, she sewed background fabric…

While avid quilters have an array of methods available for joining blocks, there's one process to always keep in mind: quilt-as-you-go. Essentially, QAYG is a way to break down your...

The quilt as you go method is so easy and makes so much sense if you don't want to spend

I forgot to show this row from Ellicott City Sew Vac as I pieced it and now its already quilted! I chose to make a 2 sided quilt...

How To Quilt As You Go - Simplified. Plus 2 Ways to Join Squares

Log cabin blocks can't be sashed if you want to make a traditional pattern. I choose the straight furrows pattern for this one. Here's the finished block- I added a free motion maple leaf in the center of the block, and used my walking foot to stitch-in-the-ditch around the logs. IMPORTANT TIP--- don't trim the backing and batting yet. You will need a little extra for the joins since there is no sashing. Step one- Put the 2 blocks front sides together. On the top block, fold back the backing…

I am posting a copy of the guest post I did with Marci on Lily's Quilts blog today: Today Leanne from she can quilt and Marci from Marci Girl Designs are blogging together as a guest post on Lily's Quilts. All the pictures in this post were taken by Marci and you can view them on her flickr page here. To us, one of the scariest parts of a QAYG approach to quilt construction is how to join all those blocks without making a hot mess. Would the quilt have lumpy seams? Would the batting wad up…

Lots of you asked for this video, so here it is! Learn our favorite method for connecting your quilt-as-you-go squares together, using strips of fabric.Check...