November 2016 Meeting: Quilt As You Go

Quilt as you go... There are several reasons why you might want to give this a try.  Maybe you don't have a long arm machine.  Perhaps you want to control every aspect of your quilting.  Rounding up orphan blocks and creating something is both useful as well as psychologically beneficial.  It could also be that you just want to add an additional skill to your quilting bag of tricks.

At the November meeting you'll be experimenting with two methods for QAYG - joining pre-quilted blocks and quilting while you also piece.  There are MANY methods to QAYG.  We are just going to cover these techniques with a few tricks to customize them for yourself.  I am linking the handout in case you would like to get creative!  Click here for the November handout.

We WILL need our machines and notions!  Don't bring irons, the guild will set up a few stations.


For QAYG, you will need the following supplies.

Joining Pre-Quilted Blocks:

At least 2 pre-quilted blocks (do not trim them!)
Strips at least 1" wide and the length of your blocks to use as sashing


Ticker Tape Method:

Square piece of muslin or background fabric
Square pieces of batting larger than the muslin
Square piece of backing larger than the batting
Assorted scraps


Here is the handout for the seasonal table runner and templates:

Tutorial
Templates

FMQ On Your Domestic Machine Workshop

***UPDATE 09/15/2016 - The workshop is now FULL.  Thank you for your interest!***

Are you ready to add "free motion quilting" to your quilting toolbox? 

Or perhaps you've tried free motion and have questions about anything from batting to technique? 

Join us for a 6-hour workshop led by long arm quilter Nikki Maroon. The workshop will begin with tips for choosing thread and batting, basting, and setting up a domestic sewing machine for free motion quilting. Next we will cover tips for getting started, including demonstrations of many different quilting designs (come with ideas and suggestions!) and plenty of time for you to practice and ask questions. In the final portion of the workshop we will talk about determining a quilting design. Feel free to bring your own quilt tops to join in the discussion and gather ideas! All skill levels are welcome!

*Lunch, including vegetarian options, will be provided.*

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