tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post4994846740002921263..comments2024-03-27T03:14:48.538-06:00Comments on The Quilting Edge: Tutorial/QAYG # 5 / Joining Blocks with Narrow StripsMariQuiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-82848804415940896522018-11-26T17:58:58.317-07:002018-11-26T17:58:58.317-07:00Your work is incredible! I am however, confused o...Your work is incredible! I am however, confused on how you joined your blocks with quilted circles. It's the quilt you used as your example for showing how to sew circles. I don't see any joining strips. I love that quilt! Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07264178444854903085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-89153977465062745232015-12-12T23:00:10.702-07:002015-12-12T23:00:10.702-07:00Sorted it out Mari. Because of the ridge caused by...Sorted it out Mari. Because of the ridge caused by the left panel, one side of the walking foot was riding higher than the other. Your mention of using a strip of cloth made me think about it. So I just nudged the ridge aside as I sewed. It was a slow process but got the job done! I also learnt that a walking foot should not be a running foot and sewed slowly.shobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151833926381462361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-45768413888022348912015-12-12T10:06:35.765-07:002015-12-12T10:06:35.765-07:00I am doing a quilt following your QAYG method. Rea...I am doing a quilt following your QAYG method. Reached the point of joining panels with a strip. Strip joined to first panel successfully. However my machine is skipping stitches when the strip needs to be joined to the second panel. Changed needle to a top stitching one,cleaned machine, increased tension, increased foot pressure even changed the strip as the first was perhaps a tad thick as it was painted. I did support the quilt fairly well. I also used a walking foot. Can you tell me what I could be doing wrong? I am giving my machine a rest today but can't stop wondering what is causing this issue.shobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151833926381462361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-39430449756610118232014-02-28T20:50:30.952-07:002014-02-28T20:50:30.952-07:00Hi
I read through the comments and your replies t...Hi<br /> I read through the comments and your replies to see if anyone asked this before. I have a problem with the math involved in this. The joining strip for the back is 1 and quarter inches. So when you attach to the first block with 1/4" inch seam and then turn it over it will use up half an inch. The same will happen when the strip is attached to the second block. Another 1/2 inch is used. Will that not leave a 1/4 inch of strip causing a 'gully' as you call it. The front works out all right. two inches folded in half gives 1 inch. Half an inch to either side and there is no gap. I will try with one block and see how it works out but would like your reasoning.shobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151833926381462361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-22984121475980795292013-07-02T06:56:38.655-06:002013-07-02T06:56:38.655-06:00Hi Mari..
When joining the two sections together, ...Hi Mari..<br />When joining the two sections together, does one section have batting and other has 1/4" of the batting cutaway? I am working on a wall hanging and want to try your technique since I will actually machine quilt the four sections. What is the name of the Yoko Saito book that you purchased? Thanks in advance...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-81152406910272013882012-08-11T15:12:11.614-06:002012-08-11T15:12:11.614-06:00So glad it was helpful.So glad it was helpful.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-84232389783051637572012-08-11T10:17:53.427-06:002012-08-11T10:17:53.427-06:00Thank you for this tutorial! Your work is beautif...Thank you for this tutorial! Your work is beautiful, I can't wait to give this a try!!BethMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126152017180738426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-4624970379247622352011-11-10T15:55:25.214-07:002011-11-10T15:55:25.214-07:00thanks so much for this tutorial, I'm making m...thanks so much for this tutorial, I'm making my first queen sized quilt and have been stressing about how I'd manage the quilting (my sewing table is not all that big!) - but this looks great! I'll be able to be a bit more adventurous with my quilting rather than just stippling :)Jess @ Elven Garden Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293502004800435383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-22735164367534776942011-07-19T14:58:50.659-06:002011-07-19T14:58:50.659-06:00Wow! This is just what I needed! I have sort of ...Wow! This is just what I needed! I have sort of hated QAYG projects because they looked it. I read your instructions, and with a couple of adjustments for "operator errors" it is terrific.<br /><br />Thank you so much! ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18219391418382088135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-86474922466495707172011-05-21T09:01:29.877-06:002011-05-21T09:01:29.877-06:00Hi Suzanne
In case anyone else is confused I'l...Hi Suzanne<br />In case anyone else is confused I'll answer here. Tutorial 4 is for joining with wide strips and tutorial 5 is for joining with narrow strips. You can choose either one, depending on the look you are going for.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-18128495487951440732011-05-21T08:26:15.319-06:002011-05-21T08:26:15.319-06:00thankyou for this wonderful tutitorial. I do have...thankyou for this wonderful tutitorial. I do have one question, when do you use step 4 and when is step 5 used? I think the end result is the same for both, but, I guess I don't understand when each one is appropriate. thank you again,<br />Suzanne <br />sneuhaus@hot.rr.comSuzanne Neuhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426474365698520675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-58422816137927217672011-02-27T08:01:53.193-07:002011-02-27T08:01:53.193-07:00Have fun with that!!!Have fun with that!!!MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-86810894131977734632011-02-27T06:42:57.208-07:002011-02-27T06:42:57.208-07:00Thanks so much, I really like the idea and want to...Thanks so much, I really like the idea and want to give ot a try, your work has inspired me to spend the day playing to achieve success with this technique.gnittinknamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556455278281174779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-23779866005562306392011-02-26T22:27:45.521-07:002011-02-26T22:27:45.521-07:00Yes I just rechecked the math and that is correct,...Yes I just rechecked the math and that is correct, the key is to do a test.....I even find slight difference when I sew on different machines. If the seam allowance is too narrow you will end up with a gulley and if it is too wide you will end up with some overlap.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-84449240707623653712011-02-26T21:10:49.318-07:002011-02-26T21:10:49.318-07:00Sorry I did mean 1 1/4.... with two 1/4 inch seams...Sorry I did mean 1 1/4.... with two 1/4 inch seams. The remaining is 3/4 inch? And that is sufficient to join without a filler batting?gnittinknamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556455278281174779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-79288357187801803162011-02-26T21:04:05.473-07:002011-02-26T21:04:05.473-07:00Hi, the dimensions in the tutorial say 1 1/4 inch ...Hi, the dimensions in the tutorial say 1 1/4 inch for the backing strip, not 1 1/2. Hope that helps.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-62258455613914148842011-02-26T20:53:48.142-07:002011-02-26T20:53:48.142-07:00Are the dimensions of the strips correct? I am c...Are the dimensions of the strips correct? I am confused with two 1/4-inch seams and a back side strip of 1 1/2-inch and front of 2-inch. Wouldn't it leave a gap missing 1/4-inch of batting?gnittinknamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556455278281174779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-42391760605125212142011-02-10T12:04:40.690-07:002011-02-10T12:04:40.690-07:00I'm loving your ideas with stripes--stripes of...I'm loving your ideas with stripes--stripes of stripes! Glad to find your blog through Mary at Fiberliscious.Nifty Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249020129403851346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-15066442331449721972011-02-07T01:45:50.480-07:002011-02-07T01:45:50.480-07:00You are welcome Debbie...I am having a wonderful t...You are welcome Debbie...I am having a wonderful time, since I am staying in Victoria for two extra weeks.<br /><br />If anyone is wondering about Dan's Question...Wendy Hill is a good reference for that particular technique. Also, I will be posting a book list at the end of the QAYG tutorials.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-52257348399242204612011-02-07T00:35:38.052-07:002011-02-07T00:35:38.052-07:00Another great qayg tutorial! This weekend I had a ...Another great qayg tutorial! This weekend I had a look at the new Yoshiko Jinzenji book, Quilting Line and Color. The book is filled with photos of beautiful projects, and she does some qayg. On at least one of the patterns, rather than butting the blocks, she sews the blocks back to back, then turns and sews flat with some bias strips, creating some bulk at the junctures, with the bulk becoming a design element.<br />It looks great in the photos, but the instructions are somewhat obtuse. I wonder if you've had any experience with similar techniques?<br /><br />p.s. I recently bought a book by Yoko Saito, entirely in Japanese, and find it easier to follow than the Yoshiko Jinzenji book.Dan Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732200663031410999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-6813354178422463382011-02-06T21:30:15.419-07:002011-02-06T21:30:15.419-07:00Marianne ~
Thank you for taking the time to post t...Marianne ~<br />Thank you for taking the time to post the QAYG tutorials, I appreciate very much!<br />The blocks are looking pretty awesome!<br />Hope you had a great weekend.<br />DebDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951680905658205957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-45759303942852740782011-02-06T19:52:09.158-07:002011-02-06T19:52:09.158-07:00Thanks for all the great comments. The largest QAY...Thanks for all the great comments. The largest QAYG I have done is 60"x80", anything larger does become a bit awkward to handle.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-31590086764939862742011-02-06T18:31:02.530-07:002011-02-06T18:31:02.530-07:00Oh - I wanted to ask: have you ever done a queen o...Oh - I wanted to ask: have you ever done a queen or king size quilt this way?Mary Keaslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908710230407490209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-77379297241196770712011-02-06T12:27:04.032-07:002011-02-06T12:27:04.032-07:00Love the look!Love the look!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927552672720816359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805537764081475169.post-17552054352833824842011-02-06T12:19:24.885-07:002011-02-06T12:19:24.885-07:00I'm new to your site - I think Melody was the ...I'm new to your site - I think Melody was the inspiration for the visit - and I just love your QAYG tutorials! Great photos to accompany your explanations.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10742420546511892456noreply@blogger.com