Quilt as you go

What is a quilt as you go?

Quilt as you go is a modified version of the original quilting process. Here, you can quilt piece by piece rather than quilting the entire top once at the end. This makes managing large quilting projects much easier, and multiple people can also work together and quilt piece by piece.

What are the steps for quilt-as-you-go projects?

Quilt-as-you-go projects are simple if you follow the correct steps. Below is a step-by-step breakdown of the quilt-as-you-go project.

Select Design and Cut Fabric

The first step in quilting projects is to select a design for the quilt’s top. You then need to cut the fabric for the top and batting sections. Here, you should also leave some space for the quilting stitches.

Make Quilt Sandwich

Now, you must create a quilt sandwich containing a backing fabric, batting, and quilt top fabric.

Quilt Each Block

After you have combined all the layers for a piece, it is time to quilt that block. You can use your hands, a quilting machine, or any other method.

Trim Excess

Once you have completed quilting, remove access fabric and other remains. You can trim them using scissors or blades.

Sew Blocks

Lastly, sew the blocks together using binding strips, flat joining technique, or sashing.

What are the advantages of quilt as you go?

The quilt-as-you-go technique is popular for many different reasons. Below are some of the top reasons why it is famous.

Flexibility

This method allows you to work on a single piece simultaneously, providing flexibility in handling large projects over multiple days. It’s also easy to handle.

Precision

Quilting smaller sections makes precision much easier to achieve. As a result, quilt-as-you-go projects are much more precise.

Creativity

In quilt-as-you-go, you can create each block differently as you progress piece by piece. This promotes creativity by allowing you to try different things on each piece.

Time-saving

This process saves time by allowing quilting items piece by piece rather than the entire top layer at once.