Easy Quilting: Joining Quilt As You Go Blocks!

[@jane90809]

Thank you, Erica, for your clear and logical way of explaining joining QAYG blocks. Best wishes in the future.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@louhobgood2531]

That quilt and the way you arranged the blocks are spectacular. You are so talented.

[@elaineadair]

II had so much fun making an earlier QAYG using this technique with skinny strips, I'm making another one! Using a variety of fabrics for the back makes the back as much fun as the front! Thanks for your excellent inspiration. LOVE that pink!

[@elaineadair]

This is first time I've used this method, of skinny strips for sashing the QAYG. Yeahhh, works fine and I was thrilled all went together so quickly. Yes, stacking in some reasonable order is good idea! My backing pieces are a variety of ordinary fabrics, so I used wild little strips on the back - how kewlllll! Front is all kids prints, a LOT of them - I'm having fun. This is perfect use for my "hoard" of kids prints, and odd pieces of batting. Thanks for visual inspiration.

[@matthewzinnel7801]

I could listen to you talk all day!

[@nancyprovince1646]

Loved your video very clear instruction. Loved how you went on with it instead of over repeating and slowing the video down. Thank you I’m ready to try it now thanks to you.

[@pamelatabor8839]

I have read and read and read again the different patterns and books on how to do this but could not wrap my brain around the instructions. Your video made the light bulb come on. I truly understand now and I'm not afraid to give it a try. Glad I stumble on your video. Keep up the good work. I'm a subscriber now.

[@lizschiavo2787]

Oh! Finally a video on joining blocks that I can understand. WOOHOO. Love it.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Yay! I am glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@elaineadair]

I think it was YOUR QAYG video that got me started on kids quilts using this method. I may have known about it previously, but your cheerful fabrics and teaching style really helped me move forward and make 6 or more for family and/or donations. I've made my own slight modifications but love using scraps and batting scraps. I kept 2 for baby-need emergencies. 8-)) Thank you so very much!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Wow! I am so glad that my video was helpful. Thanks so much for watching!

[@DarylannCampbell]

Finally! Someone using an ordinary machine! Thanks so much! I use pins too, to orient the blocks or number them. It helps immensely! I love your style. Very very easy to follow.

[@peggystreby4384]

This is the clearest QAYG video I've seen! I might be convinced to try it.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I hope you do. I enjoy QAYG. Thanks for watching!

[@tricia1234gm]

Wow!! Beautiful quilt blocks, you have a very good eye for colours that match. lovely clear video. Thank you.

[@glennamiller7091]

Erica, Thank you so much for sharing this video. My mother started a quilt as you go quilt several years ago. Due to memory issues she has no interest in sewing. She has several rows complete and I need to put two more rows together. After looking at your video I realize she used your method. I have been a little apprehensive about finishing this for her, she was a perfectionist, when it came to sewing. While watching your video I feel I can now complete this for her. My goal is to have it finished and present it to her at Christmas (hoping to give all of my family members a quilt this coming Christmas). While my Mom was working on this quilt she was so proud of it. I want her to enjoy the quilt and show others her beautiful work. Thank you again!!!

[@lkeeler742]

Thank you for this video! I have read so many indestructibles on attaching quilt as you go blocks...this video beat them all!

[@toniomalley5661]

Great love it. Regards from Ireland

[@dedrasmitherman7983]

Thank you for your clear instructions and practical tips. You have a calm and encouraging way about you!

[@beanixdorf6977]

Erica, again you make it understandable and easy to do. I haven’t watched Leah’s video yet but I’m not sure I need it. This worked the FIRST time I tried. For me that’s rare. Thank you so much for your instruction.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Wow! Thank you so much for watching! I am glad my video helped.

[@chrismartin8199]

I've watched Leigh's video which is good but watching you do it with confidence and using a basic machine, iron, pins and talking like you are showing a friend how to do this is great. I have so many scraps and have been planning a QAYG for them and have been unsure of joining them. You are inspiring and I do believe I can do this. Keep up the good work on your videos.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you for watching and for your encouragement. You CAN do it!

[@lorijch]

good video. I always iron the seams down too, less chance of them moving on you! I got an embroidery machine for Christmas and now that I'm comfortable with it I'm thinking about doing a QAYG quilt. I've never made a quilt in my life! This vid helps me be less afraid. Thank you!

[@lw7967]

Great job showing this method! I have a suggestion that I show my students. Your best friend can be Elmer's Washable School Glue! I use it to hold everything in place instead of pins. Especially that last piece on top. Dab small amounts of glue all along the piece, iron in place to dry the glue then sew it as usual. Stitching will be perfect in the front and back. The best part is...it all washes out the first time you launder it! You can use the glue when folding over your outer binding too. You can then stitch your binding on by machine. Happy Quilting!

[@1955dmb]

Thanks so much!!! I love quilting small projects but do not like trying to quilt anything larger than a throw size on my machine. For some reason I always thought QAYG didn't come out looking like a regular quilt, but I love your color choices. Now I'm looking forward to finding the right pattern and can't wait to make a larger quilt. You are an excellent teacher!

[@mjangelotti4639]

Loved this method. Have watched several methods but most have a lot of hand stitching which i can no longer do because of my hands. This I can do, thank you for taking the time to show this method.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your comment. This quilt was a lot of fun to make!

[@lilbaglady]

Erica, that quilt is going to be beautiful! Nice video.

[@rowansteale8915]

Absolutely a beautiful quilt...Well done...Loved the video.

[@donnacamper8946]

I am new at quilting. I am working on a qayg quilt. I love your video tutorials. I have watched other videos on KZbin I found them hard to Follow. You are great at teaching and I am going to try your method. Thank you so much.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching! I hope it helps.

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

I’ve been watching a lot of QAYG videos & yours is a really great one!! You explain what to do but you don’t over explain it. Simple instructions & that quilt is gorgeous!!! I’m not usually a big fan of pinks but I LOVE your blocks; I love string quilting also!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nancysue3804]

Leah Day is so fun. So thankful you made this video and made it your own :) You're awesome!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@hippiechick10956]

Beautiful colors and such a nice bright room.

[@bonniemcleod4572]

Love the fabrics you used, Erika! I've made 5 queen/king quilts using this method. I love that you can get really creative with free motion quilting and don't have to fight a huge quilt with a small home machine. Keep on quilting, Sister!

[@deborahyilek4216]

Erica, you did a great job!

[@anjumsiddiqi3033]

Hi, very nice and easy to grasp video! Thank you for the video. I have made all the blocks and didn't know what method to use to join them. This method seems the easiest to me. You are so young doing quilting I just started at 63 and I am loving it. I was always sewing, knitting and crocheting but lockdown got me interested in doing a quilt.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I am so glad that you can use the video. Thank you so much for watching. Also, I may look younger than I am LOL

[@susanbarrett4603]

Love your fabrics! Beautiful quilt and great instructions!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching! I love the way this quilt came together.

[@gislainethonyb.9318]

I love the and clear way you explain the process in your video. Thank you for sharing.Thumbs up

[@AbuelitaPaloma]

Thank you! Finally quilt as you go makes sense. I may actually give it a try.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your comment! It was so much fun.

[@CrypticConversions]

You have a great eye for putting different fabrics together.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks SEW much! Thank you for watching!

[@emmacarpenter4055]

Thank you, Erica. Absolutely beautiful quilt. I was able to understand how to sew block together with your method. The video toturial and the way you executed it was very helpful. You do gorgeous neat work.

[@cheritadavis1044]

A real big Thumbs up!!!!! So many of these don't make much sense but you go step by step and make it look easy!! Keep going with the videos. You're great!

[@karenh789]

I just found your videos on You Tube and I am really enjoying them. You are a talented quilter!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Welcome to my channel. I hope that you can find some inspiration here. Thanks for watching!

[@ellenschram9154]

Very nice tutorial. You answered my questions before I even said something to myself!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I am so glad that it helps you. Thanks for watching!

[@dianekot269]

Erica, Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial. I am thinking of trying my first QAYG and need a clear lesson on how to attach the blocks.

[@julietierney2516]

You are a great teacher. Thanks for this. I was stuck!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Hooray! I am so glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@nagelfamily]

Terrific video. Your presentation has a restful confidence. You have a teacher way.

[@butterflygyg]

Nice work.....love the quilt as you go, when the quilt is done.....it's done! No additional long arm steps and expense. Thanks Erica for sharing.

[@sharonlatour6230]

Erica That quilt is DARLING!! Thanks for a great tutorial on how to join a QAYG!

[@karencollett1773]

Thank you for sharing! Your teaching style is so easy to follow!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephaniewilliams1410]

What a beautiful quilt!

[@gigirivers1447]

I love all the tips you give! Your tutorials are so easy to understand and make hard projects seem like nothing. Great job!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@kransberg1]

Thank you to add this. I am in a group in Germany and not everyone has a big machine to make huge quilts. I have also one normal domestic machine'! thanks again.

[@thebeatonpath]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors you used! I started one like this and never finished. Time to get back to it!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I really loved the way it turned out.

[@marybalantic2683]

Thank you. Nice video. My first QAYG under my needle. Just needing a little more courage!!! I'll be watching this again!

[@elcajonstakestakeemploymen6056]

Thanks for the demo! It was nice and clear. Love your fabrics!

[@kellywilliams4813]

Super technique and adorable fabric choices! You are so talented!

[@cajuncrafter2451]

Great video! I've been intimidated by this process but you broke it down in a way that I understand.

[@RhinoDNA]

Your color selections, the layout and the backing fabric is FABULOUS! I loved the video and would like to see the finished quilt.

[@ellenballas-ashbay1170]

thanks for the clear, understandable instructions, Erica. Your quilt is BEAUTIFUL!

[@patfountain11]

I love your tutorial very much! You explain the QAYG method real well.

[@kimberleygirl7533]

Hoping to do this with my next project as it's such a big quilt. Thanks for sharing.

[@newbeequilter]

Boy, I understand what you mean when you say "what works for me" in that you're doing things a little differently from others who use this method of QAYG. We all have different skills and find various small steps or techniques that work for our particular situation(s). I must say that what MOST impressed me about this quilt is how you kept that layout in order as you joined all the blocks; I certainly could use your concentration skills. :-) I LOVE the zig-zag layout, and the best part of it is that you don't have to match up seams on this one. Thanks.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your comment! There is a bit of seam matching, sort of, when you join the rows, but it was not hard. I loved that zigzag too.

[@brownsuga7461]

newbeequilter

[@jacibrown2717]

Love the cute quilt you're working on. I like this technique with the super thin sashing. I'm about to find the video for joining the rows together. Thanks for sharing!

[@acraftyseason1007]

I am in love with this quilt. It is incredible!

[@lorrainecrance5056]

Your quilt is beautiful! You picked such cute colors, and it looks so very nicely done! You look so young, for such a big quilt. At your age I was still making doll cloths, ok I'm exaggerating, haha. Once again beautiful colors, design, block selection, etc. it really makes me feel like a slacker when I say I'm bored when I should be creating like you are! You inspire me...great job

[@marybalantic2683]

Love your little tips that you tell us as you go along!

[@cathyking2315]

Just came across your video and had to subscribe immediately! I love your teaching style, precise and thorough description of each step! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with fellow quilters!

[@elaineadair]

Great video - but you really nailed it with your excellent color choices - that is ONE VERY PRETTY PINK QUILT!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@StephRenee812]

I just love watching your videos, beginner here. I'm learning alot. Thank you..

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I am glad that my videos help you. Thanks for watching!

[@carolynh3473]

I've watched a couple of videos with this technique, which I like very much. I am definitely going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I hope you try it.

[@karenm7260]

Thanks so much! Easy to follow. This is how I’m going to attach all the blocks I have. Did most blocks diagonally as yours, so I will assemble in zig zag also.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I am so glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@rachelleskinner9816]

Erica, this is a great tutorial. I am looking forward to trying it soon. I will have your tutorial right beside me of course. You have done a great job on this. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[@paulaschmidt8025]

Thank you soo much!! Love all your directions ❤

[@cheritadavis1044]

Oh! and your color combos are gorgeous!

[@debbieyoung3810]

wonderful! I'm going to do qayg on my next quilt. You made it very clear. video was good and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@sueannballard1246]

This looks so fun to do, great demo. Also love the blocks and all.the colors, very cute!

[@phoozchic]

Thank You for a great demo! Your quilt is beautiful! Love your fabrics! I'm same as Paulette Deitz....coming back to quilting after 30 years and brushing up! I'm going to do a log cabin quilt like this. Thanks

[@vonniecoffman4187]

Love your color choices and how well you explain everything! Such a beautiful quilt!

[@karenlriley1095]

Excellent pacing with your explanations. I enjoyed the videl.

[@janicejackson8333]

Thank you I loved your technique. I am going to try it. Thanks for sharing

[@joannapocock6055]

Love the way you make things so easy to understand Thank you

[@stephaniebowman609]

Great tutorial - end result is so neat and tidy looking. Going to do this on my next QAYG. Thank you.

[@CathyeginAL]

I’m working on a qayg project right now and kind of winging it. So far, so good but I’m going to do this next. Thank you for this detailed video!

[@s2br11]

Great! Very clear and easy (for me) to understand! I have been afraid to try QAYG, but I will try your method. Thank you!

[@francesshirley]

Great video! It has given me the confidence to try this. Keep them coming!

[@juliekrumrine7563]

Thank you that really helped alot. I will probably watch again until I get it right. Thanks

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I am so glad this video helped you. Thanks for watching!

[@bekkieokie]

I want to try this technique but haven't tried yet. I do love to watch Leah Day videos.

[@ycnan49]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Erica!!! I love the way this is done! Just working on a t-shirt quilt using your method! Great tutorial and gift you have!! Happy New Year!

[@13cameronm]

Nice ,clear instructions joy

[@vasanthisanan1787]

Thank you for your clear instructions.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

You are very welcome. I hope it helps you. Thanks for watching!

[@debranelson2640]

You make it seem easy! I’ve got to try this method! ❤️ how happy your quilt blocks are! I’m gonna try in fall colors. Thx tons for this video and all the tips too!!!

[@jcribbs5819]

that's going to be beautiful!!

[@kibibismith4939]

I’m getting my confidence up 😃 I’m apprehensive about quilting my tops. Maybe this my solution. Keep up the good work 😃😘😍

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

This is a great way to make a quilt without making the top separately. Thanks for watching!

[@debranelson2640]

Sweet! Adoreable! Looks sew fun to do! Thx for sharing,, i'm going to give this a try!!!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I hope you try it. I had such a good time making the quilt, and my brother and sister-in-law loved it. Thanks for your comment!

[@eligatica]

Thank you for sharing. You bring up an important point. No matter what the technique, make it work for you and enjoy the process! Nice job! I just subscribed too!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@patriciacarpenter6821]

I now definitely understand how this method works. I have watched a couple of videos on this process, but could not get how it was done. Thanks for making it simple and clear.

[@marniemarinussen609]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial, love the patterns you lined up together. I was terrified to try something like this but you have just inspired me to go ahead and just do it.

[@jennyr4057]

you explain this so well, thanks for making this!

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

Seeing the pinning helped. Watched Leah Day too. Your extra steps were more clear. Thanks for sharing. Good job.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps!

[@theresamickelson4975]

How do I search

[@jeanbudd]

Thank you will definitely give this a try as I am finding difficult now to quilt a whole quilt on my home sewing machine.

[@Robgra]

I love using pins to keep rows in order across and down! thanks for the tutorial :-)

[@mrhodes7015]

Great video. I picked up some good tips. Love the fabric.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@dianeroberson249]

Thank you, I look forward to more of your work in tutorials.

[@melissaflores3776]

thats just beautiful!

[@kalimahyusuf383]

Awesome tutorial, im glad I found your channel.