Easy quilt as you go tutorial

A beautiful quit made with off cuts and scraps.
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[@tinahill4507]

So glad I found this tutorial. Explains the process from start to finish. Thank you from a novice quilter.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! You are very welcome 😊😊

[@virginiarankins8273]

Wow. Ive warched several videos of these techniques but yours was simple,concise,clear and without any unnecessary babble. I finally understand . You are on my must watch list now. Thank you.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 😊😊

[@Tilas8]

I really love your explanation of this. You made this video simple for me to follow. I’m going to try this with my next string quilt. If I am successful I want to do a log cabin and a crazy quilt like this. This would save me from having to pay for very expensive machine quilting too.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! I’m sure you will succeed. 😊😊

[@theirmom4723]

This is by far, the best, tutorial on QAYG!! I am a beginner sewer and this has had me confused. Not anymore!! Thank you. I just saved and subscribed!!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!😊😊

[@swiinka]

Interesting method, thank you for sharing. Good thing about it is that it does not require a lot of space to put the front, the wadding and the back together. Seems more achievable for people like me who only have their dining table to use for sewing. All the best!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! Yes you are right, it requires very little space to make. 😊😊

[@janeybeasley9525]

Hi I’m thinking of doing a quilt like this and have watched several tutorials but yours is the one I like the best and I will be following along with this one, thank you.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful! 😊😊

[@conniedouglass3673]

Very clear teaching! I love making scrap quilts. You’ve inspired me. Thanks so very much!😊

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! I love making quilts too. 😊😊

[@joanroberts4079]

Refreshingly clear and concise tutorial. Added to favourites for future reference

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you very much 😊😊

[@cynthiajones1461]

I just found your channel, but I must say you are a natural teacher! I really enjoyed this video and look forward to watching more.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! That's very kind.😍

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Excellent instructions and I love making scrap quilts. This will be my next crumb block plan. Greetings from British Columbia, Canada ( I live near Vancouver) and I have just subscribed.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed. Vancouver looks a beautiful place to live. 😊😊

[@reginarose9940]

Excellent tutorial.. I have found most examples of scrap, strip, or crumb piecing to e mind numbingly repetitive, the chaos of colors without any eye o harmony or balance distinctly artistic nightmares. However, I admire your sense of color and balance, visually attractive. Wonderful work!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. 😍😍

[@jojomontgomery7119]

Good job. Loved your video. You have a great method for using up your scraps. Looking forward to seeing more of your ideas.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@marygeorge9688]

Very detailed instructions. Thank you for all your time in sharing with us.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.😊☺️

[@stellacullum7739]

Beautifully done. ❤

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Many many thanks ☺️☺️

[@susanmicou3664]

You have a delightful way of instruction, thank you. Your quilt is lovely!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! 😊😊

[@nancymichael6648]

You are fabulous! I am in my 70s+ you are a excellent teacher.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! 😊😊

[@debzl8990]

Brilliant. No faffing or waffling on. Straight to the point with simple to follow along instructions. I've been doing similar for years and it's refreshing to be able to see work evolve quite quickly as you are working. Scrap quilts are beautiful however they turn and represent the true beauty of quilting. Inexpensive, no fancy sewing machine or must have gadgets. This could be made from clothing from loved ones and be a wonderful memory quilt. Well done you for getting this method out there. Look forward to seeing what comes next. All the best to you. ( London lass)

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Hi London Lass, Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed it. I totally agree scrap quilts are beautiful and yes brilliant idea to make a memory quilt, who needs expensive equipment, just a simple sewing machine will do. Jo

[@debzl8990]

It's such a shame that nowadays quilting/patchwork etc has become somewhat of an extremely expensive hobby. Your kind of made to feel if you don't have all the must have bits and bobs that whatever you do won't be good enough. Quilting and patchwork was a necessary part of life mainly for the poor at the same time using resources that were available, mainly clothing and they managed perfectly well without the mod cons. I struggle with all the measurements and all the jargon that comes with it so I pretty much go with the flow. I use cotton sheets or calico instead of wading so it's more of a bedthrow with some additional weight to it turns out I found my thing using this. ( posh word I think it's called a coverlet) in my day it was called a counterpain. Would be great if you could do a video on using alternatives to wadding/batting just a small cot size to show people how it turns out.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

@@debzl8990 I like go with the flow. I did have some vintage 1940s sheets/blankets that would have been ideal for batting replacements, but sadly I have used them all for other projects. I will look into other alternatives for batting as it is very expensive and repurposing and reusing is what I like to do.

[@debzl8990]

You will be looking at any material that you can do a little sample on now. I love the concept of the Japanese sashiko and mix it up with patch work. Basically there is no wadding /batting. Just layers of fabric. Eg get an old sheet and sew directly onto anyway you like, using bits of any fabric, hand sew or machine sew you can do applique and beautiful hand embroidered stitches and you keep going until the sheet is full. When a hole appears you sew a patch on it. The more you do the heiver it gets. So in theory the bed throw will last for years and years because you just continue to fix and patch it up. I love the feeling of blankets on a bed and the drape is lovey. I'm not fond of quilts/duvets blankets provide a sort of comfort weight. Old quilts hang in museums and are admired by people who don't say omg it's dreadfully wonky and dosent match up at all. It's a thing of useful beauty and still holds its own. I'm on a mission to make a 100% recycled bedthrow using old curtain lining, curtains, shirts and jeans. Just going to run with whatever pops into my head. Hope you manage to find something at some point to do a little video about reusing whatever you can get your hands on. 😊

[@donnasummers4623]

Excellent easygoing understand directions from start to finish.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you 😊☺️

[@saundraweed9738]

Nice work! Very clear instructions. Easy to follow. My favorite way of quitting. I use 8” squares to increase the size.

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

I think I would do the same. Possibly even 10 inch blocks.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Great idea. Thank you. 😊😊

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Yes I guess you can use whatever size you like. 😊😊

[@brigitteglynn7496]

I absolutely love this quilt! You have inspired me. Thank you! ❤

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@CopycatQuilter]

Very easy to understand and lovely result! Thanks for sharing!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you very much. 😊😊

[@betteolivieri7644]

Wonderful video. As Virginia Rankins said it was very clear. I wasn't confused like with other quilt as you go videos.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! I am glad you found it clear. 😊😊😊

[@barbaramatthews4735]

"Always turn clockwise. " I'm a left handed rebel without a cause. I always turn counterclockwise. Your video is good, and you are a good teacher. I want to try a quilt as you go quilt. This looks fun.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

I'm right handed but do everything as if I were left handed but then use my right, so often look very awkward, Haha. Thanks 😊😊

[@Tomoej76]

Thank you, very clear instructions.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! You are welcome! 😊😊

[@wandawalker4191]

Very well done tutorial!!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you very much 😊😊😊

[@thelmamedina4630]

❤ your video thank you . You just inspired me to try this method.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! Great, I hope you do.😊😊

[@jillwhiting2121]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊😊

[@glendacrouch1877]

Absolutely excellent video. Clear and precise! Thank you.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! 😊😉

[@charleneclement2902]

The best instructions for connecting the finished squares! Thank you!!!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@TeresaLuna-xx4ed]

You are amazing!! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed making this quilt. 😍😍

[@deniseacebo9679]

Great tutorial! ❤

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you 😊😊

[@lynettelewis5008]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much, I love how simple this is. Definitely going to try it. The entire quilt takes on a life of its own as you go along. Love love love it!! 🏆💕🌷🌷🌷💕🏆

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! 😊😊😊

[@jeanconnell2484]

What a wonderful idea this will help me ,thank you

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

You’re welcome! Thanks 😊😊

[@junedixon1537]

I’m so glad I found you! I’m a new quilter and just LOVE your tutorial! Thank you for sharing your talent.😊

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

You are so welcome! Thanks 😊😊

[@teriadams7398]

Very nice tutorial. 😊 I'm glad I found you. Best wishes for your channel.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much. 😊😊

[@carolg.6838]

Subscribed. Thank you for this tutorial. Your quilt is beautiful. Using the blue really complements the quilt. My eye goes to the blocks and all over because of the medium blue used to join and bind . To me, if you used a fabric that blended with the squares I wonder if it would be as interesting.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thanks for subscribing. I was thinking of making a similar quilt but doing the sashing in the same colour scheme so we may find out how it looks, but that will be in the future. I have another big quilt project on the go at the moment.☺️😊

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Beautifully illustrated tutorial!!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you souch 😍

[@shannonhingle2435]

Great instructions, thank you so much for explaining this all the way through to a finished quilt. I will definitely be making this and rewatching the video as I’m doing it.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you. You are so welcome! 😊😊

[@lindakmcmullen6542]

🎉

[@angelawinter2796]

Wow! What a great idea! I'm going to have to give this a try. Beautiful quilt! Thanks for the tutorial! ❤

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

You are welcome. Thank you!😊😊

[@gracemcsweeney581]

You are Brilliant ❤

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much! 😊😊😊

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

What a great tutorial 🙏🏻

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you very much 😊😊

[@dianegrezik9043]

Thank you! This is the clearest explanation I have seen.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much 😊😊

[@jackinorrid5001]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

You are welcome. Thank you 😊😊

[@judithhope8970]

This is really good thanks.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thanks! Glad you like it! 😊😊

[@celinagolo]

Great instructions!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you very much!😊😊

[@stellacullum7739]

BEAUTIFULLY done, thanks for sharing.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

You’re welcome. Thank you 😊😊

[@mlbs4803]

Excellent tutorial on quilt as you go. Thanks very much!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

You are so welcome! 😊😊

[@theresasheehan2212]

new subscriber. thank you.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you and welcome 😊😊😊

[@gigiontube]

Thank you for your video. I have a question: doing the math, 1/2 inch of strip/sashing goes on one quilted square and 1/2 inch on the next quilter square. But where the other 1/2 inch goes ? Doesn’t that create a space between the 2 squares where you have only the sashing with nothing in between ? Like an “empty sashing space “ ! Hope you understand my question.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you for your question which I totally understand, and it makes perfect sense that there would be a void of 1/2". I did try just using 1" strips before settling on the 1 1/2" but it was all too tight and difficult to join, I think it is because of all the bulk of the layers of fabric and the batting which take up a little extra fabric on each seam when pressed. I hope my reply makes sense. Jo ☺️😊

[@franceshicks4011]

Very clear thank you.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

You are welcome! 😊😊

[@debbieschilder5266]

Hello from South Africa thanks for sharing as I am going to make a quilt for the very first time love your video.where could I get that small iron.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thanks for watching. I bought my iron from eBay. Good luck with your quilt. 😊😊😊

[@happilyheartilyhillary]

This is genius!! Seems so much easier than the method I was doing!!!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Glad it helped! Thanks 😊😊

[@GreenlandQuilter]

Enjoyed your video!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much!

[@charlottepang265]

Wonderful, informative tutorial!! I love your teaching style and you’ve motivated me to try this style!! I’ve watched it many times, but I didn’t see where / how to attach the back of the block! And do you quilt ea square before attaching the dashing?

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Hi, Thank you. You start with the back of the block under the batting so it is quilted as you go along. I made up all my blocks before joining then, but you could do few then join them as you go along. 😊😊

[@charlottepang265]

@@JoSmith-wellhousestitches ah ha! Now I understand!! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond back. Truly appreciate it✨

[@dianehuntley2493]

Excellent tutorial😊

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Glad you liked it! Thanks 😊😊

[@smileytow1925]

You are amazing! I’ve watch lots of videos on how to do this! You explained it the vey best! ❤️ new subscriber here!!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you so much!😊😊

[@rosangelaoliveira627]

Que linda. Quero muito fazer uma colcha assim. E que bom, você mostrou que é possível fazer com uma maq. Doméstica. Obrigada pelas medidas em centímetros. As tiras que junta um bloco no outro e o da borda, quantos centímetros de largura? Parabéns e abraços do Brasil.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Hi Thank you for your kind comment and question. The strips that join the squares together and rows are 3.5 cm wide. The binding around the edge is 7 cm wide, which is folded in half. I hope this helps. I will try and remember to add both inches and cm in future videos, though most quilting is done in inches because it is mostly American, here in the UK we use cm but when I was growing up we used inches, so I am able to use both measurements. 😊😊

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Hola, gracias por tu amable comentario y pregunta. Las tiras que unen los cuadrados y las filas tienen 3,5 cm de ancho. La encuadernación alrededor del borde tiene 7 cm de ancho y se dobla por la mitad. Espero que esto ayude. Intentaré recordar agregar pulgadas y cm en videos futuros, aunque la mayoría de los acolchados se hacen en pulgadas porque son principalmente estadounidenses, aquí en el Reino Unido usamos cm, pero cuando era niño usábamos pulgadas, así que puedo Utilice ambas medidas.

[@PattyHartnett]

This is a great video! If using bigger squares would the sashing still be 1 1/2”? Thank you from Massachusetts!

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thanks for your question. Yes, still do 1 1/2" sashing for bigger squares. If you haven't guessed from my accent, I'm from the UK😊😊

[@cindytaylor5466]

Hi from Ohio! Are your completed quilted squares butting up against each other under the blue sashing strips? It seems there would be a gap where there's no batting within the blue strips. I definitely want to do this, and I love that the backing fabrics are an assortment, making the quilt reversible.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Hi there from the UK. Yes it does seem tike there would be a gap, you would think you should use 1" sashing strips which I tried first, but it didn't work so I used the 1 1/2" strips. I think all the bulk of two layers of fabric and the batting takes up more fabric than expected on the seams. If 1/4" doesn't work for you try 3/8" . Jo 😊😊

[@cindytaylor5466]

Hello there in the UK! Thank you so much for your reply! I so want to do this method. It sure beats trying to quilt a large quilt. Happy sewing!🧵🪡

[@user-zx7li2yu2l]

Beautiful ❤

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! 😊

[@franceshicks4011]

Such a lot of work in this item.

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Yes, a lot of work but worth the effort. 😊😊

[@AnitaSouthall]

Done as a leader ender project in between it would come together when you just want to do a little at a time

[@user-xh5xw6lc4v]

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[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you

[@franceshicks4011]

What thickness backing do you use ?

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

I used Hobbs Heirloom Premium Cotton Batting.

[@ndlz1]

🙏👍🏻🙌🏻

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you! 😍

[@suemilanak2415]

😊😊

[@JoSmith-wellhousestitches]

Thank you 😊😊