I start with a piece of backing fabric and a piece of a similar size batting. This time I spray basted them together, sometimes I just pin the layers (depending on the size). I then sew my leftover pieces and scraps into strips, about 4 inches shorter than the backing and as many as will fit.
After I've decide on the arrangement, I pin the first strip along one side of the prepared backing/batting, then line up the second strip on top, right sides together, pinning as well, and sew with a quarter inch seam along the side through all layers. Then I flip over the top strip and press it well. I continue with the next strip in the same manner until all the strips are sewn on. If you wish, you could now add borders (if there's enough space on the backing/batting).
After I've put the binding on, I decided it needed a bit more quilting since the strips on this quilt are quite wide.
Vreni
15 comments:
Cute! Nicely done. Thanks for the ideas.
So cute--and a great idea!
Brilliant Vreni. In no time at all, or so it seems, you have a lovely baby quilt. Thanks for sharing
It'a a great idea!Thanks for your teaching!
Great idea for those leftovers Vreni.
What a great idea! I have never tried quilt as you go but your method makes it so easy!
Oh my! I dont know which one I like more!!! They are so colourful. I love Dr Seuss. You have inspired me (yet again!). sof xx
That's such a great way to put the small quilt together and it must make it a speedy procees. The quilt is wonderful, some body will love it. Thanks for sharing the process.
Clever girl!
So much fun stitching - it is marvelous!
2 very cute quilts and so bright and cheery! What a good idea to make the 2nd one out of the leftover pieces before they get stuffed away in the closet and forgotten. I really like the idea of quilting as you go.
Liebe Vreni
Wow.... Du hast einfach geniale Ideen! Wunderschön was Du da wieder gezaubert hast. Einfach super!
En schöne 1. August wünscht Dir d'Yvonne
I really love this second quilt. I have never made a quilt as you go quilt. Looks like you don't have to go through all the pain of pinning.By the way, I do play with the left overs of a finished quilt. Can't waste my favourite fabrics.
So Cute!! I have made Dr. Seuss quilts too, and now I am planning a Grinch one with the new stuff...fabulous fun!
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
niedlich dieser Quilt, diese Motive habe ich hier noch nicht endeckt lg chris
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