Quilt as you Go

Block by Block with sashing

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There are many different quilt as you go methods. This one lets you complete each block on a quilt then put them together with ½” sashing.

The amazing thing about this technique is that you quilt each block individually before you put the quilt together.

Quilting each block individually allows many people to work on the same project. It’s also a great technique for the quilter on the road!

Complete the blocks needed for your project. Leave a ¼” seam allowance around each block.

Cut sashing strips 1” wide to make ½” sashing between your blocks. You will need twice as much sashing as usual because you will also have sashing on the back of the quilt. You can use the same fabric or different fabric for the front and back sashing but these instructions assume the fabric is the same.

Pin a sashing strip right side down along the right edge of the front of a block. Pin. Carefully lay another sashing strip right side down along the back side of the same edge of the block and re-pin. The block is sandwiched between two sashing strips. Stitch ¼” from edge.

Pin the left edge of the next block to the front sashing strip (right sides together) and sew, leaving the back sashing free of the seam.

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to the block. block.

Continue stitching the row of blocks together. Sew both the front and the back sashing to the right side of each block. Leave the back sashing strip free of the seam on the left side of each block.

When the rows are completed, turn the loose edge of the back sashing under and slip stitch in place.

Using long strips of sashing, attach the rows together following the same procedure.

Bind your project as usual.

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