June Tailor Quilt as you Go Sophie Bag Pattern

Did you know that June Tailor quilt as you go patterns are a perfect place to explore the technique?

I was able to sew up the Sophie Bag Pattern and it really turned out super cute!

The batting that is included has all the lines you need to cut and follow when sewing it up. No need to think, measure or mess up while sewing. It’s ready to go and that makes the Sophie Bag Pattern a great one to start for any level of quilter.

What is the quilt as you go technique

The quilt as you go technique is a method of quilting where individual quilt blocks are assembled and quilted separately, then joined together to form the final quilt. Instead of quilting the entire quilt top at once, quilters work on smaller sections or blocks, allowing them to manage the quilting process more easily.

Each quilt block typically consists of fabric and batting layered together, which are then quilted with stitching to secure the layers. Once quilted, the blocks are joined together using various methods, such as stitching them together along the seams or using sashing strips.

This technique is popular among quilters for its flexibility, allowing for easier handling of smaller pieces and providing opportunities for creativity in block design and quilting motifs.

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to the quilt as you go technique:

1. Prepare Your Fabric and Batting:
   • Cut your fabric and batting into squares or rectangles, depending on the size of your quilt blocks.
   • Make sure your fabric pieces are slightly larger than your desired finished size to allow for seam allowances.
2. Layer Fabric and Batting:
   • Place one fabric square right side up on your work surface.
   • Lay a piece of batting on top of the fabric square, aligning the edges.
3. Quilt the First Block:
   • Sew along the edges of the fabric and batting to secure them together. You can quilt simple lines, curves, or designs to add texture and interest to your block.
4. Trim and Square Up:
   • Trim any excess batting from the edges of the block, leaving a small seam allowance.
   • Use a ruler and rotary cutter to square up the block, ensuring that all edges are straight and even.
5. Repeat for Additional Blocks:
   • Repeat the process to create additional quilt blocks, layering fabric and batting, quilting, and trimming each block as you go.
6. Join Blocks Together:
   • Once you have several quilt blocks completed, it’s time to join them together to form the quilt top.
   • Lay out your blocks in the desired arrangement, taking care to match seams and align edges.
7. Joining Seam:
   • Place two blocks right sides together, matching the edges and seams.
   • Sew along the joining seam with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, securing the blocks together.
8. Finishing Touches:
   • Press the seam open or to one side to reduce bulk and ensure a smooth finish.
   • Continue joining blocks together until the quilt top is complete.
9. Add Backing and Binding:
   • Once the quilt top is finished, layer it with backing fabric and batting to create the quilt sandwich.
   • Quilt as desired to secure the layers together, then add binding to finish the edges of the quilt.

That’s it! With quilt as you go, you can create beautiful quilts one block at a time, making the process more manageable and less intimidating. Have fun experimenting with different fabrics, patterns, and quilting designs to make each quilt uniquely yours!

Materials Needed:

• Sophie Tote QAYG printed batting kit or Sophie Tote on AccuQuilt site
• Spray Baste
• June Tailor Shape Cut Ruler (for cutting fabric strips super quick)
• Magic Seam wand – this makes sewing and flipping so easy!

How to make the June Tailor Sophie Tote

Step 1- cut your strips of fabric as well as the other pieces you’ll need – bag straps and upper part of the bag

Step 2- follow the instructions and cut the batting to the lines needed

Step 3- Lay the lining fabric of the bag and spray baste it to the batting

Step 4- Lay strip 1 in place and continue adding and sewing strips using the QAYG method (see video of the technique below)

Step 5- Sew your bag straps following the instructions

Step 6- Finish the bag by following the instructions

I found the instructions were great and easy to do. Nothing too complicated. Great for any level of quilter.

Since you are following the sewing lines, the cutting lines that are pre printed on the batting- it actually comes together pretty quickly.

What I would do differently- I would get the serger machine out of storage and us it on the seams. The bag is lined, but because you are using the technique, the edges are not finished. I also could have put a binding on them to cover up the raw edges and probably should have done that. I still could!

Step by Step Video for the Technique

Additional Quilt As You Go Resources

• Quilt as you go placemat pattern
• Hot pads using scraps of fabric
• Table Runner Patterns
• Hints and Tips
• Holiday Mug Rugs
• Flag Pillow Pattern
• 26+ Quilt as you go patterns

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