How to Quilt As You Go- Time Saving Scrap Buster Technique

[@marykatecurtis9557]

I would love to see how you but the blocks together to make a quilt

[@mindypfaff570]

I did learn something....quilting with straight lines for each piece as you go....I love the look of that stitching....thank you.

[@LindaLang-rh7dv]

I love that you keep your videos short and to the point!

[@lynn2551]

I am very jealous of your giant basket of scraps. So much beautiful fabric. So many possibilities!

[@8machines62]

This is brand new to me! Thank you. Who says you can’t teach an old lady new techniques!!

[@shirleythomas6377]

Me too

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Judith, I am so happy to have shown you something new. It's a fun technique I use a lot for making small projects and when I want to mix a little bit of improv sewing into my projects.

[@pbrock53]

I wish you would have shown how to add the back on and then piece together. Thanks for your video!

[@audreyderby5926]

I do backing as I go....perhaps I shouldn’t?

[@mariannebecker5132]

Baste, (or temp spray adhesive) the backing fabric to the batting before you sew your strips to the batting. Now you back fabric is quilted to your project.

[@barbaraannartist2010]

Me too

[@barbaraannartist2010]

What about sewing seams, help someone. Help

[@barbaraannartist2010]

The quilt is supposed to be 120" × 110"

[@abbysheehan245]

Can’t wait to start quilting all of my scraps! Thank you!

[@cinziabeley7059]

I've never thought of actually quilting the scraps as you go... That fir me was the best tip! Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Cinzia! So happy you enjoyed the tutorial! I pull out my scrap bin monthly and sew up my scraps using this method! It's amazing how many projects you can create! I love watching the project grow!

[@debbiemcglaughlin3221]

Looking forward to making a table runner for festive national holiday decorating! Now to find all of my red, white and blue scraps!!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Wonderful! Sounds like a plan ❤️🧵

[@evelynfrench804]

I love the added quilting stitches on the fabrics. Great!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Evelyn, that's my favorite way to do it too! Quilting like this is so relaxing to me and it's fun to watch it come to life piece by piece. The texture is so lovely once it's finished. 😍

[@LindaLang-rh7dv]

But you should have the backing fabric on before you do that shouldn't you?

[@jhwilliams6550]

The best way to use up scraps and make one of a kind bags. Add a lining and zipper and your done.

[@jacksprat429]

You’re

[@amyloar7178]

The eyeglasses print is both colors and the open book low volume print are my favorites from this line. It would be a perfect bundle to create a quilt for my librarian friend!

[@juliemorrison4348]

Great idea for the mountain of scraps we collect.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Your so right Julie! My basket as you can tell is starting to overflow! Can't wait to make more projects to use some of them up. 😍

[@kathleenwalters5860]

As a beginner this was wonderful advice, cannot wait to try! 😊

[@amelirachelmcqueen]

I love the look of the final QAYG method! I've done the others before... but that one would be cute for a little baby quilt. Thanks for the tutorial!!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

We're glad you found this helpful!

[@carolehowell4781]

Looks so easy can hardly wait to try it

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Sew glad❤️ Happy Sewing!

[@pattymarchionno8594]

I would cut the large squares up and use for greeting cards so artwork could be enjoyed by many.

[@suecleek4251]

This is a lot of fun! I see a perfect vest coming out of this, using the pattern pieces as your base. I also see using a lot of decorative stitches and decorative threads for quilting it!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Oh my goodness Sue! That sounds amazing! You are inspiring me to want to make one too! 😍

[@julietrudgeon3433]

Thanks soooooo much! I've been trying to figure this out. The light bulb 💡 has finally come on. New subscriber here.

[@robynbaker4325]

Can’t wait to use up my scraps thanks!

[@cindyhappel7376]

Beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing this tutorial!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

You are so welcome! Happy sewing!

[@annosullivan6017]

Love it. Definitely will be doing this!! Thank you.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi there, so happy you love it! I am excited you will give it a try! It's so much fun! 😊

[@smallfootprint2961]

Excellent tutorial. I see that it doesn't have to be perfect, as you trim at the end. Good for a beginner like me.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lavernegreen8253]

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[@marilyn6068]

I made a tote bag. Was quite easy. Thanks for the video. I sewed the pieces on the wrong side of a 12 in. square of denim.

[@elaineadair]

fun - esp. love the unplanned look of the blue block. Never thought of doing QAYG that way and I will try it. thanks.

[@StitchedWitch]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@cindywinkler4172]

Tote bag!!

[@stellawolfe2744]

i like that your cat wave bye too!

[@kristen9194]

I agree, excellent tutorial! Very well done!

[@annieconstant]

Never thought about doing it this way! Thank you

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

You are welcome Annie! It's a super fun technique. Hope you give it a try soon! Happy Sewing!

[@sheilariley1261]

Could u please show how to connect thr blocks. I have a big box of blocks quilted thatI want to make a full quilt with but cant figure out how to connect them

[@greysandradecollazos3776]

Genial gracias por compartir sus proyectos desde Colombiaa bendiciones

[@gabrielavalverde9383]

I like it very. much.. Thanks. 👍♥️

[@carenallen5841]

My advice...iron before sewing your scraps onto your batting..I make these quilts frequently..in sizes as small as 4 inches to 8 inches..love the freedom

[@thelasonj]

that is a smart technique! thanks for sharing!

[@ScentimentalButterfly]

These are beautiful! Thank you for teaching me how to do this!

[@BarbaraOpett]

Beautiful Job! Omgoodness Love your Scrap Bin! Such a beautiful basket to keep beautiful fabrics in! Happy Sewing ✂️🧵🌸💕

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Thanks Barbara! The basket is great, I got it from Target but it's starting to over flow which means I better start making scrap buster projects. Thinking of making coasters, potholders, and small pouches for gift giving this year which will help!

[@judithgonzalez5843]

Love them!!! Thanks

[@annewise1315]

Love this! I like the throw pillow idea

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

It's a lovely idea, we're glad you enjoyed it, Anne!

[@sallyspires]

Just what I've been looking for. Can't wait for the next episode

[@clombard7134]

Love this QAYG method, especially using some decorative stitches as you add each piece of fabric. How do you join these blocks to make a quilt?

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi there! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial! I am making a Part 2 to Quilting as you go where I show you how I like to join my blocks. I don't like using the binding strip method to piece my blocks. I like to sew my blocks together and press the seams open and lay my top on the backing and stitch in the ditch. It makes for a prettier outcome and you don't have to worry about quilting just stitching in the ditch to secure the backing. That's an easy and quick way I like to do it! If you wanted to use the binding strip method you will have to place a backing fabric under your batting before you start piecing you pieces onto the batting.

[@clombard7134]

@@ArtGalleryFabrics Hi Melissa! I enjoy your tutorials and will try both ways of turning these blocks into a quilt. Looking forward to Part 2! Thanks!

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

Belíssimos trabalhos em retalhos bravo 👏👏👏

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Muito obrigado! 😄

[@gregoryburnett5517]

Like this block. Easy and fast. Thank you. Sandra B.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

You are welcome Sandra! It is super fun and relaxing to make and rewarding because you are making something out of scraps!

[@gregoryburnett5517]

@@ArtGalleryFabrics Exactly. I like scrappy blocks. Sandra B.

[@nicolagoldsmith2519]

I love this idea, couple of questions. If you were to make a quilt using this method how would attach the blocks together and how would you attach the backing fabric?

[@amandawilliams2266]

You can start out with the backing on there and just make it one inch bigger on all four sides then you take two panels you made put them back to back right sides facing stitch them then press the extra over your raw edges to finish them ,if you search that up you'll find a few different ways to do this!

[@jeilers2146]

Nicole, there are quilting videos that will show you to add sashing to join the quilt blocks.

[@lindarose9083]

Great video. Now you have got me thinking!!! Could you use a pattern for a jacket for example, cut the batting to the correct shape/specifications and then sew it together as usual. It would make a very warm (but possibly rather heavy) statement item of clothing?

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

That sounds perfect for this time of year. I live in Minnesota so a jacket like that sounds amazing!

[@trinam2503]

You do sometimes get a little bit of shrinkage with quilt as you go. So make sure to cut your batting a little larger. A quilted jacket sounds wonderful!

[@jayamilapersson4030]

Yes but as others have pointed out the shrinking is a problem I would rather make a big piece then wash it before cutting it into the pattern.

[@Handbaskets]

Meli, Thank you so much for this.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

You are welcome Rosemary! Always enjoy getting comments from you! Hope all is well! Happy Sewing! 😍

[@pabeolig8755]

Today I found your video, I love this way to use scraps. Thank you. Of course I am subscribed.

[@jennifera9071]

That would be a cute baby quilt too

[@paolatimo8587]

Grazie! Anche al gatto 🐱

[@ninaspalace]

I would love to see these made into wall pockets. Just right for all those things that clutter a work or play table

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Such a great idea Nina! 😍

[@jacksprat429]

Great idea! Thank you.

[@emiliacarvalho2020]

Love it

[@kandaykerr3653]

Keep the great ideas coming. I'll be using this one tonight with the strip cutting from the last video! Thank you for all the awesome ideas.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Kanday, so happy you enjoyed the tutorial. Seems like one heck of a night of sewing! Hope you had a blast! 😊

[@lorim2074]

I totally am excited to find your video! Love this project! Plenty of great tips and now I'm ready to try them out. Thanks so much!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

You are so welcome!

[@annaglenn4770]

Hi. I subscribed to your channel because I like how you used your scrap pieces. With the pandemic raging I have a lot of scraps left over from making masks and decided I will make a quilt. I can't wait to see your end product so I'll know how to piece it all together. I am glad that I ran across your tutorial. Thank you. 😊

[@denisestilling2810]

Great tutorial!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Thanks Denise! 😍

[@bathildis6590]

Danke

[@motorhomelife8112]

What else can I use besides batting to quilt as I go? I’m on a very tight budget. Iol thanks for sharing your tips & tricks

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

You can use a variety of different things, such as flannel, a fluffy blanket, or even just another layer of cotton fabric. You could even opt out of using batting and just make your blocks, layer your backing, and quilt, then join them following this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp_OnmV5bJd5qKM

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hope this helps!

[@elizabethmurray4821]

What sort of batting are you using, cotton or wool. Like the QAYG videos. Thank you

[@susannes2806]

Love this, thanks ❣️

[@arethamorgan6613]

Throughly enjoyed your video. I like the neatness of your squares. The instant, chaotic, no rhyme or reason, anything goes,tossed together, look like it's been done by a two year old mess. Does not appeal to me. I like your work. So much so. That I went on ahead and subscribed. ☺

[@yayacentella]

Thank you. Cute kitty 🌼🌸🍀🌎💚

[@richardtrent8410]

Hello, Would you be able to show us how to join these blocks you demonstrated in this KZbin video? Thank you, really appreciate what you showed us here.

[@teresahabbe7636]

Love it!

[@carenallen5841]

That’s nice..but with your design on the front. How do you sew the backing on....will that sewing distort the pattern on the front

[@ecoquilting7077]

Meow meow! Nice video!

[@sueiyusuf6865]

Great tutorial..thank you so much👌

[@werty2492]

Q bonito gracias

[@vickiheath6133]

How do you make these blocks into a quilt

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Vicki! I am making a Part 2 to Quilting as you Go to show you how I like to do it! But for a head start I sew my blocks together and press my seams open lay them on my backing and pin together and stitch in the ditch. This is my favorite way to do it but there are some other ways I will show in future tutorials! 💕

[@elleversdg]

Hi i just wanna ask is there a specific sewing machine for quilting? I am keen to learn how to sew. I have no idea yet.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Great question! There is no specific sewing machine for quilting, because you can quilt on almost any machine! I would recommend using a walking foot that is designed for your machine to make it easier for the three layers of fabric to go through your machine, since a walking foot has another group of feed dogs. I hope this helps and remember to take it slow when you're learning. Happy sewing! 🤗

[@audreyderby5926]

How do you put them together? Then you have to quilt again when you add backing?

[@carmenvelez5440]

Nice

[@barbaraannartist2010]

I have a king size quilt to make, I think this might just be a much better way. How do you do seams ?

[@averyreese09]

So how can you do that if you are making a quilt? Do you do the same thing , just add a backing and then put your pieces together?

[@ssscentre]

Great mam

[@saradaultonakacatwoman2455]

What type of batting did you use for the back? Does it need to be a certain thickness or brand?

[@dianeradley1712]

👍♥️♥️♥️Thank you

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Thank you for watching, Diane!

[@reginabartee7101]

Thank you for such a great video! I have subscribed to your channel and I just love those prints you did from scraps. Will do it with my collection because I have plenty lol...

[@Stoffmonster467]

I made a pile of scrap blocks and will combine them with jeans squares.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Uta, that sounds like such a fantastic idea! I have been hoarding so many pairs of jeans over the years, mine, family members and friends in hopes to recreate them into something else! Thanks for the inspiration! 😍

[@Stoffmonster467]

@@ArtGalleryFabrics it's more "quiet" than only scrap blocks, that might be confusing.

[@jackierudd2010]

Thanks for sharing this video, you've made it look so easy and achievable (hope it's not an optical illlusion) 😂 I will definitely have to try this. I absolutely love the colours you used and would love to see it made into a quilt with white sashing between each block and that really soft cuddle fleece backing and binding, stitching in the ditch along the sashing would finish it beautifully 😊 I can see it in my minds eye 😍. Thanks again 🎄🎅

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Jackie, you are very welcome! I love quilting, especially when its easy and fun! Your quilting vision sounds so beautiful! I always wanted to try adding a soft cuddle fleece for a backing of a quilt! I will have try it soon and let you know how it goes! It's getting so cold here in Minnesota I could use a quilt like that! 😍

[@jackierudd2010]

@@ArtGalleryFabrics Great I'd love to see it, and could you use the backing fleece to make the binding instead of cutting it off ??? 😊 I saw a beautiful cuddle fleece blanket in the sale but didn't buy it 😕 I've since seen cuddle fleece by the metre that cost such a lot more, so maybe I will wait for the sales again and hopefully your new video, before I attempt to have a go. I've never made anything other than an envelope cushion cover, 😂 I'm not confident to start, I'm a bit of a "faffer" from the UK and our days are getting shorter, darker, colder and WET !! 😞 😂 look forward to watching more of your videos. Thankyou for sharing 😊

[@glorianicolasvalentin8019]

That's a great video! Thank you for sharing :) ... cant wait to get started on this project :)

[@KatieCottingham]

Okay, I have questions. 1) Does the wider quilting lead to the batting pulling and slipping more after a few washes? (Obviously I've dealt with this problem, but it was actually a purchased quilt, not one I'd made.) 2) Why backstitch when the edges are going to be bound when you attach the blocks and do the final binding? Also, it looked like you weren't consistently backstitching, so is there actually any significant advantage to that extra step other than perhaps anchoring that first line? 3) Why aren't you sandwiching a backer fabric? All that quilting will disappear on any backing applied later, and it creates the same risk of the batting progressively falling apart within each of the blocks because it's not fully connected. Are you going to double stitch everything once you pick a final project and size your backing? A matching bag set would be cute, but I'm having a hard time seeing how you're going to give it much stability without a heavy weight double sided fusible interfacing and a heavier weight broadcloth, especially for a tote bag, unless you like the floppy variety.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Katie, When quilting, the more stitches you do the more secure your finished quilt will be. I like to quilt no wider than 5" apart when quilting quilts to avoid sagging or pulling. I usually tend to backstitch when I start and stop a stitch line. It's a habit of mine. Just makes things more secure and if I stop in the middle of a project I know none of my stitches will unravel. You can definitely use a backing fabric for each block and then to attach your blocks you will have to use the binding strip method. If you don't want to use the binding strip method you can sew your blocks without backing and attaching your quilted blocks to your backing with the stitch in the ditch method. I have a part 2 Quilting as you Go video showing these two methods to attach your blocks that will be coming out soon! For my tote bag I was thinking of creating a drop in lining with fusible, I have done this before and really love the way it turns out. Hope this answered some of your questions. Stay tuned for the next Quilting As You Go video! Happy Sewing!

[@jonniekendall8882]

Do you add a backing if you turn these into a larger project?

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Yes, I would add a backing if your making a table runner or potholder or large quilt you can also not use a backing for your blocks and attaching the backing later after you sew up all the blocks and stitch in the ditch to attach your quilted blocks to the backing. Totally up to you and how you want your finished project to look. You can also use a backing for your blocks and use the binding strip method to attach all your blocks if you prefer. I am creating a part two video to Quilting as you Go that will cover all of this! So stay tuned! 😊

[@patiedwards389]

Melissa - thank you for your great video! I really like your back wall. I actually had the idea myself to put up a peg board by my sewing area. Two questions - what is the dimensions of the peg board behind you and how did you affix it to the wall? Thank you so very much -- Pati E.

[@prachisharma6583]

May some one tell What the white fabric did she use as the base of the quilt?

[@jennconspiracy]

HI KITTY!!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

🤗😺🥰

[@nicoledelk6599]

How do you add the backing to these?

[@judyemanuel9666]

How do I attach the backing? Or does it need a back8ng?

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

You can add a piece of backing underneath the batting to quilt this as you go as well, or you can add the backing at the end when all your blocks are sewn together.

[@Luvmypugs3]

I’m very new to quilting. Could I attach the back fabric with it as I’m quilting?

[@mariannebecker5132]

Yes.

[@elsarodriguez6087]

Muy hermoso.

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Gracias Elsa! 😍

[@CW-cz8et]

So there is no sewn backing on the pieces?

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Nice but how do you put them together

[@elizabethpendlebury8622]

Can quilt as you go be done without binding strips on either side of blocks to join them

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Elizabeth, I am making a Part 2 to Quilting as you go where I show you how I like to join my blocks. I don't like using the binding strips to piece my blocks. I like to sew my blocks together and press the seams open and lay my top on the backing and stitch in the ditch. It makes for a prettier outcome and you don't have to worry about quilting just stitching in the ditch to secure the backing. That's an easy and quick way I like to do it!

[@Thisisit120]

So how did you attach the backing and the binding?

[@sandrahill0704]

How do you put the squares together

[@audreyderby5926]

Do you not put backing under your batting?

[@tiffanywebb7486]

Now how do you put the back on?

[@barbaraannartist2010]

So does that mean I have to start out with the batting that big?? It does hun

[@claudettemonty4077]

Is that OK to sew flannel scrap fabric with regular cotton scrap fabric on the same little quilt like you do??

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Hi Claudette! Using the same type of fabric when quilting will make things less wonky and easier to piece together but I love experimenting with different types of fabric! It all depends on the outcome you want! I would definitely give it a try!

[@DiybyUnclenui]

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