For the Boys {Quilt-as-You-Go Simple Sampler}

Happy Friday everyone!  Today's finish is my first version of the Quilt-as-You-Go Simple Sampler. This one is done is boy-friendly bright colors.

If you haven't already heard, I am making a girl version next and creating a series of tutorials as I go so you can make one yourself, if you wish! The index post, along with a link to the first block tutorial is here. Future block tutorials will go up every Monday.

Dutchman's Puzzle block

I created this quilt in order to use up my stash of 2.5" scraps while showcasing some traditional blocks.  I decided to do it Quilt-as-You-Go style because I've been wanting to try that for a while and it gave me to opportunity to try some FMQ without the bulk of a whole quilt.

Broken Dishes block

Unfortunately, there aren't too many FMQ designs that are not girly AND within my skill level, so I limited it to some squiggles in the sashing.  No such problem for the girl version of this quilt, so I am having a blast with FMQ fills.

I used the same solid as in the front of each block for the back and the large patchwork effect on the back of the quilt came out great!  The quilting really looks cool from the back, too.

The blocks measure 16.5" so the quilt finished just under 50" square, perfect for a little boy!

Churn Dash block

If you're interested in making your own quilt like this one, visit the Quilt-as-You-Go Simple Sampler index post here and watch this space every Monday for new tutorials!

Linking up to Crazy Mom Quilts Finish it Friday.

Introducing the Quilt-As-You-Go Simple Sampler

It's Monday again. How do the days go by so fast?  Last week I showed you the Quilt-As-You-Go blocks I was working on.  Those were for the boy color-scheme quilt, this week I am working on the girl version.

I am having a lot more fun with the FMQ on this one.  So many designs are just too girly to have used on the boy quilt.  I've decided to write up tutorials for these blocks as I go and the Quilt As You Go techniques I am using. I'll post a new one each Monday, and the first one is going up today!

I'm going to be showing you how to make a different one of the 8.5" center blocks each week.  I'll make separate posts on the borders I add to my blocks and how I do quilt-as-you-go if you want to do the same.

We're starting off with a simple 16 patch.  Remember each of these tutorials will make a 8.5" unfinished block.  To start with you need (2) 2.5"x20" strips, one from your focus fabric and one from your background.

Sew the strips together along their long side, press the seam allowance toward the darker fabric, and cross cut into 2.5" wide units.  You should have (8) 2.5" wide, 2-block units.

Sew pairs of the 2-block units into four patches. The seams should nest.  Then, press the new seams.

Sew the four patches into a 16-patch block and press.  Measure and trim the finished block to 8.5" square. Easy peasy!  The master post and tutorials for adding the block borders and making a Quilt-As-You-Go sandwich is here.

Linking up to Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times.

Monday WIP

Today on the Design Wall ..err, Bed are these Quilt as You Go sampler blocks. They're too heavy to go on the wall, so I've been just keeping them stacked.

6 down, 3 more to hopefully finish today.  I'm linking up to Judy's Design Wall Monday.