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Crazy Shortcut Quilts Book: Fat quarter crazy quilts that use the decorative stitches to quilt-as-you-go! Easy weekend quilts of every size. http://www.crazyshortcuts.com

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[equilt1]

Hi, I love this method, but do have a slight problem. I have arthritis in my hands and find it really difficult to pin my blocks without getting tucks in them. What I was wondering was if you think it would work if I tried a spray adhesive?

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@equilt1 Hi, thank you for asking! Yes, Sarah tells me that she has had several students in her classes use basting sprays without any issues at all :) Marguerita

[MEStephKJV]

I thought I would try to do your method without buying the book, but I finally decided that I better have the complete instructions, so I ordered from Amazon. Was I surprised! It's a beautiful book!! :-) Very good job, ladies! Thanks for you efforts in putting the book and the videos together.  I think this method of backing, sashing, and quilting will work with paper piecing methods too (another shortcut method of quilt making). :-)

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@MEStephKJV Thank you!! Yes, the methods in the book are adaptable for many quilt types and it sounds like you've got all kinds of ideas - - Good for you!!!

[a1angiem]

the blocks are done - came together easily & are just beautiful! it was so much fun & u don't get bored - all different & only 9 to do! Decorative stitching/quilting this aft - can't wait!!

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@a1angiem Isn't it hard to believe how fast the cutting and sewing goes?  Have fun with the quilting - I always sit in front of the machine taking forever to decide which stitch to use on each seam :)

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@a1angiem Hi, When you are done, you'll see that the quilts drape just like any other quilt and yes, there is batting in the sashing :) I know that the sashing can be confusing when you first read the book, but once you have your quilted blocks and stashing pieces in hand, it all comes together :) If you want, you can try this --- In our classes, we have the students sash together two small "tester" squares - 4" square - and that often helps them understand the process and seam allowance. ~M

[a1angiem]

@CrazyShortcutQuilts that's easy enough! great tip b/c i wanted to make the quilt a little bigger too! so as i understand, there will not be a layer of batting in the sashing area, correct? does that make the quilt drape differently? thanks so much for the replies! happy thanksgiving to you all!

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@a1angiem The basic rule of these quilts is: use the same number of fat quarters as you want to have finished blocks. So, if you wanted a table runner with 5 blocks in it, use 5 fat quarters :) Oh, I just love using all the pretty stitches! You're going to really enjoy this :) ~M

[a1angiem]

@CrazyShortcutQuilts i re-read the book this morning waiting for my snow tires to be put on and I'm more excited than ever! getting fabric tomorrow. going to start with the table runner. if i don't need the placemats, how much less fabric should i get? then i'm going to make the medium brown quilt next! thank you SO much - i love it!!!!! always wanted to use those stitches on my machine.