Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern: Fresh Techniques for Busy Quilters

by Jera Brandvig

Overview

Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you. Instead of dealing with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements, you’ll learn how to piece fabric onto small, manageable batting blocks. Let your creative juices flow as you quilt directly on the blocks (not the entire quilt!), whether in large abstract zigzags or small structured stitches. After the blocks have been joined, all you need to do is add backing fabric and binding, and—voilà—it’s finished!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607059011
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Publication date:	10/01/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	69,613
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Jera Brandvig approaches quilting as a creative art form and loves to bend the rules. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, son and two “furry” children. To learn more, visit quiltingintherain.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Getting Started
Quilt-as-You-Go Techniques
Projects:
Solstice Parade
Rainy Days
Red Square
Chief Sealth
Queen Ann Steps
Reversible Table Runner
Pillow Sham
Ballard Blocks
The Emerald City
Cascade Range
Portage Bay
Triple Shot (Bonus Sampler)
Finish it!

Editorial Reviews

This method combines patchwork and quilting together as most of the quilting is worked in small areas. The fabric pieces are sewn directly onto cotton punched wadding which is cut 1-1/2" bigger than the finished block. There is no backing at this stage, only two layers are quilted. The quilted blocks are then trimmed to the correct size. After the blocks are joined together a backing fabric is attached, with minimal quilting, before binding the edges.

February 2015 British Patchwork & Quilting

Quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) is one of those techniques that every quilter is curious about trying, but can be daunting as the process is so different to the traditional process of making a quilt top and then quilting it. Having recently completed a QAYG quilt in record time, I'm a convert to the process, so finding this book by Jera of Quilting in the Rain was perfect timing.
The book introduces the technique very thoroughly, so you can clearly understand the difference between traditional piecing and quilting and QAYG. Then there's a great selection of gorgeous quilts that are sure to appeal to the modern quilter. A must if you've ever thought about trying QAYG and haven't had a clue where to start.

September 2014 Make Modern Magazine

Quilting is easier than ever with Jera Brandvig's modern spin on the popular quilt-as-you-go technique. With this method, you will learn how to piece fabric on to small, manageable batting blocks, instead of using precise paper patterns and cutting measurements. Find your creativity as you quilt directly on the blocks (not the whole quilt!), whether in large abstract zigzags or small structured stitches. After the blocks have been joined, all you need to do is add backing fabric and binding, and your work is finished!

Fall 2014 Modern Quilts Unlimited

Quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) is one of those techniques that every quilter is curious about trying, but can be daunting as the process is so different to the traditional process of making a quilt top and then quilting it. Having recently completed a QAYG quilt in record time, I'm a convert to the process, so finding this book by Jera of Quilting in the Rain was perfect timing.

The book introduces the technique very thoroughly, so you can clearly understand the difference between traditional piecing and quilting and QAYG. Then there's a great selection of gorgeous quilts that are sure to appeal to the modern quilter. A must if you've ever thought about trying QAYG and haven't had a clue where to start.

September 2013 Make Modern Magazine