This quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) method would have to be one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fabric scraps to make a beautiful quilt. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through each step, from prepping your materials to piecing the blocks and assembling your quilt top. No Pattern Needed This quilt doesn't require a pattern so you can make it any size you like and … [Read more...] about How to Make a Quilt Using Fabric Scraps – Quilt-As-You-Go Method
Quilt As You Go
Quilt-as-You-Go Scrap Buster Placemat Tutorial
Do you find yourself with more scraps than you know what to do with? Well, in this tutorial we are going to be making use of some of those fabric scraps with a fun and practical quilt-as-you-go sewing project. And the best part? You don’t need a pattern for this one - just your creativity and a handful of scraps. This project is perfect for quilters of all levels from … [Read more...] about Quilt-as-You-Go Scrap Buster Placemat Tutorial
How to Join Quilt As You Go Blocks with Sashing
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 … [Read more...] about How to Join Quilt As You Go Blocks with Sashing
Quilt As You Go Block #2 – TUTORIAL
Here is another quick and easy to make 'quilt as you go' block and it is the second in our series of QAYG blocks. (You can find the first QAYG block here.) I really love playing around with my scrap fabric to see what I can make. You can make an assortment of different types and sew them all together into a quilt or you can sew them into table runners and cushion covers. … [Read more...] about Quilt As You Go Block #2 – TUTORIAL
Quilt as You Go Quilt Block #1 – String Quilt Block
Often when you have strips of fabric leftover it can become a bit of an issue as to what to do with them. We have a number of different ways of using up left over fabric including crumb quilting and string quilt blocks. These can be done in two ways. You can sew the strips onto batting, join the strips together and then add your backing or you can do what we are going to do … [Read more...] about Quilt as You Go Quilt Block #1 – String Quilt Block
How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 2
Once you have made the blocks for your string quilt, you are ready to sew the blocks together. You can refer to our post on ‘How to Make a String Quilt Block’ for Part 1 of this tutorial if you haven’t made your blocks yet. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest … [Read more...] about How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 2
Strip/String Quilt for My Grandaughter Ce’Nedra
I made this string quilt for my granddaughter Ce'Nedra (or Cedie as we call her). It was made scraps that I had on hand in my stash and I really like how nicely the purple and green came together. You can make your own string quilt from our How to Make a String Quilt tutorial. This one was made some time ago but I hadn't gotten around to finishing it. So as her … [Read more...] about Strip/String Quilt for My Grandaughter Ce’Nedra
Quilt As You Go Quilt With Sashing – Reversible Quilt
This is a 'quilt as you go with sashing' quilt. The sashing is added as you piece it together. It is fully reversible and looks great in either soft vintage materials or bright moderns colors. We have just done line quilting on the main quilt with curved quilting on the borders. After quilting the finished quilt measures approx. 62" x 52" Watch the video below or scroll down … [Read more...] about Quilt As You Go Quilt With Sashing – Reversible Quilt
Quilting Tutorial: Quilt as You Go Baby Quilt
This is such a quick and easy project that you will be able to whip up in no time at all. And these quilts look amazing when they are finished. The beauty of the quilt-as-you-go method is that you quilt all three layers of fabric - the top, batting, and the backing, all at the same time. So when you get to the end of your sewing, everything is quilted together. How cool is … [Read more...] about Quilting Tutorial: Quilt as You Go Baby Quilt
How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 1
If you are anything like us then you will have a large number of scraps in your stash and it can sometimes be challenging to come up with ideas to use them. Making string quilts is an ideal way of using up those scraps, and these quilts not only look awesome they are easy to make and they will make a dent in that stash. We sew the strips directly onto our batting which … [Read more...] about How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 1