Ray Quilt Along #3: Sew It Together.
With everything cut out, let’s sew it together! This part always feels like I’m cleaning, because I’m taking a bunch of pieces off the floor and turning them into a single quilt top. So satisfying!
Here’s the video.
A fully-sewn-together quilt top is pretty satisfying, right?
I may not be the best quilt holder, but you get the point. It’s bright and exuberant just like I wanted. Basting and quilting will be coming next!
Your homework for this week is to get your quilt top sewn together too. You can do this! Share what you are working on using the #cfRAYqal on Instagram. I love seeing it.
Supplies:
+ Cut pieces from Ray #2, sewing pins, seam roller, 1/4″ foot/Magnetic Seam Guide and/or Washi Tape, CF Handy Guide, sewing machine, iron, ironing board, wool pressing mat
Links:
Ray Quilt Along #3: Sew It Together (video on YouTube)
Ray Quilt Along #2: Cut It Out (video on YouTube)
Ray Quilt Along #1: Make A Plan (video on YouTube)
This is such a stunning quilt–so graphic..I love how it came out lovely work hugs, Julierose
Thanks so much, Julierose!
Love your quilt and thanks for the video. Will be sewing mine together tomorrow
Thanks, Stef! Have fun sewing yours together!
Great video and quilt tutorial! Such a fun project!
Glad you are liking it, Annette!
As always fantastic—I will say it again–after all who doesn’t love compliments–You are creative-your work is fantastic—and although I don’t know you I think you are nice–it shows in your work and all around you. thank you.
Thanks so much, Rebeca! 🙂
Such a great project for someone just starting out – picking fabrics is often hard for experienced quilters because they worry about ‘rules’, but young people don’t have those hang-ups. I love the way they can use this to make something simple that they will love, and learn the step by step process along the way.
Just finished sewing it together! So happy with the challenge inlaid on myself with your inspiration….I started with a fabric in the middle and used as much as I could of it up to two strips max. I also ordered fabrics with the “rule” that the next fabric had to contain at least one color from the previous. So much fun! Wish I could post a pic!
That sounds great, Kristen! If you’d like to share with me a pic, you can email it to me at info(at)carolynfriedlander(dot)com 🙂
Will do!
Such very inspiring designs, Carolyn! And I enjoy listening to your descriptions because you include both small and large tips that can help the home sewer. The “Ray” quilt-along was super.
I was very inspired by the stitchery brings out a new and interesting element. I just love it. Please continue on with your great work!
Connie Everett
Bainbridge Island, WA
Thanks so much, Connie! I really appreciate that and am so glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed it. 🙂