''Quilt as you go''.

Some cuties asked about this method that I used for making my quilt that I posted in projects, so here is the link that I used. This method can be used with binding but I chose not to have binding strips in between my rows on my quilt. Quilt as you go also requires using a bit more batting than a regular quilt but you do save on the cost of having it quilted. My design is a single design that I cut out of a larger one that had too much detail, I then duplicated it three times to make my square. I chose it because I wanted to match a little of the design in my fabric. I did embroider all 143 designs the same, using two colors on the front of the quilt and one one the back. With this method you sew your individual blocks together and than sew the rows together one as a time. As I added rows, I would roll it into a long sausage roll (this measures 114 x 98 inches) for easier handling. It is reversible and I think it looks as nice on the reverse side as on the front.
I am not certain that this method is faster than just regular quilting but I found that once I got organized with three large tables to support the weight of the fabric, it went together rather quickly.
I had originally planned on making a quilt that I would offer to one on my siblings (a drawing to determine the winner) but earlier this year I found out that my BIL has wanted a quilt for a long time. He had given my sister $40.00 to buy tickets on a raffle where he had heard there were 5 quilts as prizes. He didn't win so I hope he will be thrilled with this prize.
Hope this has answered all your questions, thank you all for your kind comments and support,
hugs to all and now it is back to work for me, still have lots to do and the countdown has begun 23 days left.
Michelle