[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to the Block 2019 Creative Challenge ! We’re exploring different classic quilt blocks all year long. We’ve met January’s block, Rolling Stone , and its variations . This week we’re ready to quilt our block!
For each block of the Block 2019 Creative Challenge, we’ll give you ideas for quilting it as you go, so at the end of the year you’ll have a sampler ready to go together, already quilted. If you don’t want to quilt as you go, you can still join in the fun by compiling a selection of quilt designs to use.
But before the quilting ideas, let’s talk about how to prep your block for quilting as you go.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”15″ height_on_tabs=”10″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”10″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”58903″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”15″ height_on_tabs=”10″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”10″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Step 1
Begin by measuring your block. The challenge blocks are all 12 1/2″ unfinished. Cut your backing the same size as your block. The gray 12 1/2″ square in the block cutting instructions is the backing for the quilt as you go block.
Step 2
Cut a square of batting the finished size of the block. In this case, that’s 12″ square.
Step 3
Mark your quilting design on the block. On quick projects like quilt as you go blocks, I love the classic Disappearing Ink Marking Pen.
Now that we have all the ingredients, we’re ready to make the quilt sandwich.
Making a Quilt Sandwich
Lay the backing square down on a flat surface, wrong side up. Lay the batting square in the center of the backing. Lay the block on top of the batting, even to the edges of the backing square. Baste with spray, pins, large stitches, or any other method you prefer.
We’ll cover how to put together quilt as you go blocks another time, but for now just make sure your quilting doesn’t go into the seam allowance on your quilt as you go block.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”15″ height_on_tabs=”10″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”10″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As you select or create a quilting design, it’s important to keep your machine in mind. Straight lines and gentle curves lend themselves to a walking foot.
Quilting designs with dramatic curves and fluid lines lend themselves to freemotion quilting. If your machine can drop its feed dogs and you have a hopping foot, you can freemotion quilt on your home machine, and these blocks are a great chance to practice! Here’s a video on setting up your home machine for freemotion quilting.
VIDEO
And of course, hand quilting goes great with quilt as you go. Traditional hand quilting brings elegance to every design, and more modern big stitching brings a lot of fun and playfulness to blocks.
Big stitch quilting by Sarah Fielke
Factor these options into your creative choices for quilting your block. Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s take a look at some quilting ideas for Rolling Stone.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”15″ height_on_tabs=”10″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”10″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”59202″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This design is as traditional as they come. Quilt a quarter inch around the inside of each unit in the block to create this design. It’s a great design for a walking foot or hand quilting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”10″ height_on_tabs=”5″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”5″ height_on_mob_landscape=”5″ height_on_mob=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”59203″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Inspired by a Cathedral Window motif, this design can be done with a walking foot, but may be easier with freemotion quilting or hand quilting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”10″ height_on_tabs=”5″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”5″ height_on_mob_landscape=”5″ height_on_mob=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”59204″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Representing real objects, like a flower, is a fun way to play with quilting. The organic, curvy lines of this design are easiest to create with freemotion quilting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”15″ height_on_tabs=”10″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”10″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1633456302208-566570a2-fced-5″ include=”59206,59207,59208,59209,59210,59211,59212,59213,59214″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”15″ height_on_tabs=”10″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”10″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Download all the Rolling Stone quilting designs here.
Want to see all the beautiful Rolling Stone blocks your fellow quilter’s have made? Check out the Show & Tell! Be sure to share your Rolling Stone block in the AQS Project Parade  Facebook group to be included in the next Show & Tell. We can’t wait to see what you do![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
