How to Make Quilt as You Go Blocks for Beginners

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5 жыл бұрын

Learn how to make quilt as you go (QAYG) blocks. This quilt as you go method is an easy, improvisational technique that allows you to piece and quilt at the same time - and, you'll be able to use the utility stitches on your sewing machine to do it!
Other videos on the Quilt as You Go technique:
How to Assemble a Quilt as You Go Quilt
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How to Add Backing to a QAYG Quilt
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Stitches used on the Janome MC9450:
Quilting 2 stitch used to piece fabrics
Fabric #1 - Stitch #1 is Utility 18
Stitch #2 is Utility 14
Stitch #3 is Utility 18
Fabric #2 - Stitch Utility 8 is adjusted to a width of 6.5 and a length of 2.5
Fabric #3 - Stitches #1 & #2 are Utility 19
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@katherineanderson8570 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim - looking forward to your video on how to put the scrappy QAYG blocks together into a quilt. I have had a great time today; completing 3 blocks using decorative stitches on my Janome M100 QDC, going through my scraps and plan to keep going. Would love to do a complete quilt. And, I do love your videos - you are an excellent teacher.

@sheilakeating9089 4 ай бұрын

I used a 13" piece of batting and lots of scraps. You have inspired me to do several squares, actually 20, lol. I trimmed my blocks up to 12" . I have 4 more to do and then put them together 4 X 5. I used several decorative stitches. Thanks for your ideas.❤

@Chatterboxquilts 4 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@donnavrahnas9154 6 ай бұрын

That was awesome. Thank you so much. I’m so happy I found you😊😊

@Chatterboxquilts 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@roxanapierce3510 Жыл бұрын

I inherited a Crazy Quilt ( made prior to 1901?) from my Mother in law about 45 years ago. I never used it because It is so heavy and living in Key West, FL it never gets cold enough. This is the closest technique that I have found. Can’t wait to try this. Looking forward to more of your videos.

@Chatterboxquilts 5 жыл бұрын

I see that a lot of viewers want to know how to put these blocks together and how to attach the backing and binding to them. I've added this to my list of upcoming videos to film so you can see the whole process.

@chrissyoldfield8566 5 жыл бұрын

Chatterbox Quilts thank you! You are such a great teacher! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻

@momamyx 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Pretty please!

@JudithBrummett 4 жыл бұрын

TY! for adding the finishing. I always knew how to do the squares and have some done but how do you connect the row? The batting seems too thick to be in the seam allowance????

@memeyers1962 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been afraid to be “creative”. This video makes me excited to give it a shot.

@roncastillonyc 2 жыл бұрын

this is the best QAYG video i've seen on youtube, very clear and inspirational

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@elmo1999elmo 10 ай бұрын

Love you videos 🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you ….. SO helpful

@Chatterboxquilts 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@tchr1106 5 жыл бұрын

Now we need a lesson on using these fancy blocks and forming the quilt. Do you just sew them in rows and squish the heck out of the seam allowances? I love how you used the utility stitches to add beauty to your squares!

@joannfroman4976 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos and explanations on how to do a project are excellent. I look forward to learn how to put the blocks together and how to finish the backing.

@elizabethhall1716 5 жыл бұрын

I love making crazy quilt blocks, and quilts. I have two done so far. I haven't done the extra stitching on top, as I sew, but at the end of the block, before trimming it down. I'm afraid I would forget to go back to my straight stitch. But, I may give it a try next time because adding multiple lines of the stitching will give it a whole new look. Thanks again for sharing.

@carolgill3293 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative ! Exactly what I was looking for !

@hel22car 5 жыл бұрын

I love your explanation for quilt as you go. It is really clear and easy to understand. J

@kitsala1 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Jannome, older, but a lot of decorative stitches. Love my machine.

@ericabates5361 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I am a Total Beginner to Quilting 😋 actually only made my first ever strip scrap blocks last week 😁 thus is another fabulous idea to use decorative stitches on the scrap pieces as you go! 💚 Thank you for sharing 😁💕 Erica x

@coffeeattack 3 жыл бұрын

I like this method of QAYG

@MrsSMH54 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, Kim. Thank you. You have given me a great idea to create blocks for pillows! I like your videos, very well thought out and easy to follow.

@pamthetraveler7224 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video and Excellent tip...stitches going parallel to seam.

@kcukrowski 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with PB’s comments.

@sandradeybuffington1636 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I am a beginner and wanted to use scraps but didn’t know how. This was a wonderful tool.

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Cyrilmc222004 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kim, I found this very very helpful and useful. And that block that you’ve made is so stunning. I don’t have a Janome machine mines a Juki. And I do have some lovely stitches on it. I’ve only just seen your channel and I’ve subscribed and liked it. I will be watching out for more videos from you.

@maryvodak7882 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim. Your videos are very informative. Can you show what technique you use to join the blocks? Thank you.

@debjacobson9800 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim.

@nancysteiner8814 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@agneshou6472 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas.

@gigiontube 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video ! Thank you much. I subscribed to your channel.

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@deannesherriff3247 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone has a zigzag stitch right! No, I quilt on a Singer 201k, it was made in 1957, my mom got it for her 21st birthday gift from my dad. It’s a beautiful flat stitcher and can’t do anything else. But it makes beautiful quilts and it is a treasured family possession. 😀

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, without adding an additional accessory you don't get zigzag stitches on vintage machines.

@danatucker6390 5 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos! You are easy to understand and I love your accent! :) Can you show us how to put the backing and binding on in another video? Thanks so much

@lucilleguerrini-burks2290 4 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome demonstration. I just learned a new technique. Thanks to you.....Lou 🧵✂️

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DH-qz2so 4 жыл бұрын

The way in which I continue on with this type of quilt is 1) zig zag, from the front, all the blocks/rows together 2) sandwich the quilt top with backing 3) cover all seams at front of quilt with long tube/strips of coordinating fabric (with seam at the back)...then sew them down all lengthwise...then continue with the crosswise seams...this acts as additional quilting as well....4) then bind.

@jennym007 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic thanks! A whole new way of quilting for me. 😊💕

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Sewgirl2 3 жыл бұрын

Jenny M #🧓🏻

@Dianatorres6990 4 жыл бұрын

I made a king size quilt ,with only backing ,no batting. I had to cut it to a standard size cause it was so heavy to spread on bed and to fold it. I sewed scraps on a cotton 10x10 block.

@PennyPoppins1 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you will have a lesson on how to join these blocks. I'm learning a lot from your videos...thank you for your time & expertise :o)

@doreensherk287 4 жыл бұрын

I also would like to see a video on how you do the backing and joining blocks, and with a 12 weight thread what needle do you suggest, are you allowed to tell what make of thread you have on the machine for this video. I always enjoy your videos, so well done and explained, thank you.

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Doreen: I will be doing a video in the future about joining all the blocks together. I use a 90/14 needle for the 12 weight thread and I'm not sure what brand it was - possibly Wonderfil?

@roseharris9144 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@bettysmejkal7169 4 жыл бұрын

If you are using a 12 wt. thread on top, what do you use in the bobbin?

@roxanapierce3510 Жыл бұрын

Do you have your backing fabric included in the quilt as you go?

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

I don't put the backing on when I do QAYG but you can do this if you prefer. I like to add my backing afterwards and add some additional quilting to keep the layers together.

@dianne57m.shifthappens73 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get twelve weight thread and what setting are your tention and stitch length on ?

@dennistidwell3996 2 жыл бұрын

Curious?...If you decide to add a sashing to each block before sewing them together how do you put your batting in your sash strips so it will be uniform?

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

There are a few ways to do this but I would usually cut my sashing strips and batting the same width/length and then quilt them and then attach them with a ¼" seam. There are other ways to attach sashing where you don't need to add batting at all.

@jcim6438 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Where do you buy the heavier weight thread? Local shops don't have anything other than 40wt, 50wt and one has 60wt. I use cotton thread. Also, what weight thread is in the bobbin? And what size needle?

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

I buy this through my local quilt shop. You might find retailers for Wonderfil thread - they have 12 wt. thread and I believe that Aurifil has some heavier weight threads as well. I usually use a 40 to 60 weight thread in the bobbin depending on the weight of the thread on top and I match the needle size to the thread weight - there are lots of charts online to help you with that decision.

@franwozniak943 4 жыл бұрын

Would like to see how you finish

@kimberlyjohnson5516 2 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner quilter. I am making a memory quilt using foundation blocks. Could you do a video on different designs other then log cabin? Thanks. Kim

@SuperMsCarol 5 жыл бұрын

Hi..love ypur videos. The thread holders you have attached to the back of the machine.....where to get them? How to attach them. Have a new 9450

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

You can find out more about this thread holder in my video at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9ahmM6ckqjNhYU.html. Pay close attention to the information about the little thread guide attachment as some machines use a round base and others use a square one.

@sheilakeating9089 5 ай бұрын

❤

@jennifermatsushita4321 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I just got a sewing machine for Christmas and want to learn to use the machine and learn to quilt. Your video is just what I need to get going! Did you use a walking foot to do the pieces on the batting? Do I need one right away in order to quilt? Thank you for the video and for your answers Jennifer

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

I used the F foot on this machine which is a satin stitch foot or the foot you would use for decorative stitches. No, you don't need a walking foot right away for quilting. It is a good idea to get one as I find it handy when stitching on longer pieces of fabric such as borders and binding but you can start without one. Happy quilting!

@jennifermatsushita4321 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished my first ever quilt block thanks to your video! What fun! We are in a lockdown here in Ontario Canada and have no access to fabric stores. Thanks to your improv idea, I used pieces left over from making masks and put them to another use.Will be doing more blocks with more leftovers. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

@juliariley3017 4 жыл бұрын

THANKS for making a mistake (with cutting the stripped material to the wrong angle) and explaining how to correct it. I've made that mistake and didn't think about just covering it up. And, dear ladies, listen to the admonition to use larger pieces at the corners. It ain't pretty if you don't!

@lindapucillo3493 2 жыл бұрын

Love this technique! I love the idea of using my scraps to make another quilt. Would it be possible to use the decorative stitches after all the pieces are stitched down? I can see using the decorative stitches in a contrasting color and the idea of changing colors with each piece is just overwhelming, and I know I would forget to change the stitch. Any advice?

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could just stitch the pieces together with a straight stitch and then go back and add decorative stitches. Be sure to press those pieces as you add them so you don't get any "bumps" when adding the decorative stitches.

@lindapucillo3493 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts Thanks!

@maureenblanchard2522 2 жыл бұрын

what kind of machine is it?

@barbarameehan113 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Kim. What size thread did you use in bobbin?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh, good question! I think I used my regular piecing thread in a 50 weight.

@mariekeegan8449 4 жыл бұрын

i have a 15000. have you done videos usung that machine, i have just found your sight. on utube.

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

No, I don't have videos on the 15000 as I don't have this machine.

@ladybugjan 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me where I can find that attachment holing your thread?

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

You can get the 2 thread holder from your local Janome retailer.

@SheilaRose 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect 1st quilt project... quilting and practicing/playing with stitches at the same time. Batting, what kind is best? I just looked for it, there are so many kinds & price points. ps... I found your channel searching Janome 9450, I sooo want one!

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

When you are first starting off, keep it simple - I like to use 100% cotton batting. I prefer Warn and Natural or Hobbs Batting. As you progress, you can experiment with different types of batting, such as 80/20 cotton/polyester or even a cotton/wool blend. Have fun and keep dreaming about the Janome MC9450.

@SheilaRose 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts Thank you for your quick reply! Warm & Natural 100% cotton will be here Monday. Janome 9450... soonish.

@beverleysimmons8080 4 жыл бұрын

How would you put the back piece on

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

I have another video that covers this and you can find the link to it and more QAYG information in this video's description.

@B.E.1954 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of scissor do you use and where can I get it.

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

The scissors I'm using in this video are from Fiskars and I've had them for many years. Here is a similar version at amzn.to/3cLDYdC. They open easily with a spring mechanism so it's easier on your hands. #affiliatelink

@juanitaking4430 4 жыл бұрын

what is the formula to make the liquid adhesive to join fabric together for quilting?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Juanita: I'm not sure what type of liquid you mean as I don't use anything in this video. If you are referring to the Multi-Purpose Quilt Spray that I use to baste my 3 layers together before quilting, you can find more information on that at www.chatterboxquilts.com/blog/multi-purpose-quilt-spray

@tracyeckhardt6817 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a backing on now?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I am stitching the fabric pieces down to the batting only. The backing will be added later. Look for my second video explaining how I do this soon.

@vickieaxell9518 Жыл бұрын

So how do you do your backing?

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

There are different ways you can do this. I have several videos on my channel that show you ways to add a backing to QAYG blocks that you can check out.

@sandygray8401 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you make your videos with closed captioning? I am hearing impaired.

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I'm not able to do this at this point in time as it can be fairly $$$ to have this done for each video. I do try to have the volume loud enough for my viewers, and hopefully you can adjust your volume on your device so that you can hear me.

@barbaramarshall5271 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy I'm not sure if you have found the CC button on the face of the video, if not it's on the top right of the screen. I'm heading impaired too, I hope you find it.

@mariagoumas6135 4 жыл бұрын

Hi i need closed caption for deaf pls

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, Chatterbox Quilts is not able to add this to their videos at this time.

@janicegreenwood6801 4 жыл бұрын

Thread weight is 12. Is that correct?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I used a heavier weight thread so you would see the stitches. You don't have to do this - you can use a thinner weight thread but I wanted the stitches to show for the video and I like how they turned out.

@chrissyoldfield8566 5 жыл бұрын

🤔. So the “BACKING” piece will not have quilting on it?

@oobiedoobiedoo1290 4 жыл бұрын

I put backing on so it's all quilted then join the blocks with sashing the gourmet quilter has a very good tutorial on doing the joining

@njame2137 4 жыл бұрын

So many options, you can add backing at the end in one big piece and stitch in the ditch, you can also join blocks without sashing with the 2 layers. Shiny happy world does this technique

@corneliastone1807 4 жыл бұрын

Chrissy Oldfield I would want the quilting to show on the back.

@dianeharrish2336 5 жыл бұрын

Your not using a backing at this point??

@dianeharrish2336 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry got to the end and see why! Looks like fun.

@inkspirationaldesign 4 жыл бұрын

It would be great if you'd allow auto captioning on your KZfaqs. I'm sure there are other people not just myself that would benefit from being able to read what you say. ( Yes I am congenitally deaf, but there are over 5% off the population with hearing disability let alone those with general age or work related hearing loss)

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Michelle. I have added subtitles to this video, however they aren't perfect. It's very time consuming to edit and correct the automatic captioning that KZfaq adds to videos so I haven't added this option to many of mine yet. It's something I am considering and appreciate your suggestion.

@inkspirationaldesign 4 жыл бұрын

Chatterbox Quilts wow. I didn't expect you to take the time to edit. Though Auto captioning is imperfect, it is better than nothing. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@jjk109 3 жыл бұрын

Is this a sales pitch for Janome MC 9450? Bet you didn’t know she’s sewing with a janome mc 9450. She’s piecing and quilting with a janome MC 9450. In case you missed which machine she’s using, it’s a janome MC 9450...ok, back to the video. I’m only 5 minutes in and I do want to see the rest. Wonder what machine that is....oh that’s right, it’s a janome MC 9450.

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Janome Canada artisan and use various Janome models so want to be sure that viewers know which one I'm using. I had to laugh because the comment that I received next on another video was actually asking me which model I was using :)

@lizbee726 3 жыл бұрын

If she hadn't said you can bet your life she'd have a ton of questions asking what machine is she using? Just goes to show that you can you please some of the people..........😉😂 🙏🙏