Let’s STITCH a REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt…with Efficiency

 

This is just a peek into how I make a quilt… maybe you will find a tip or two to use in your quilt making!

The fabrics have been starched and cut...now let’s get stitching….(I will do a post on how I cut a quilt too!)

This quilt has 3 different blocks in it…Square in a Square White, Square in a Square Red and Quarter Square Triangles (QST)

Square in a Square block WhiteSort all the cut pieces into blocks…REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

This block starts with a white square and the smallest red triangles….REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Fold the white square in half and pinch both ways…this is where the red triangle points to..the center…Start running them through the machine…

Both sides on…Press, always with steam…notice how I stack when I press.REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanI do not trim…waste of time… Now add the next two red triangles.REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanSecond pass…now press

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanTime to trim...TOOLS NEEDED…6″ ITTY BITTY SQUARE RULERROTARY CUTTER (red just because I can) ROTATING MAT with finger grooves for easy spinning, because we are trimming all four sides…  You can start two ways…trim 1/4″ away form the point of the white square…or find the center of the square and divide the size you need to trim to and cut that in half.  Place this measurement on the diagonal of the square and then trim. Lefties would always be cutting on the left side.

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanTrim each of the right sides of as many blocks as you can fit on the mat with room to work.

Spin the mat 180 degrees and then cut the size you need on the left trimmed side and then trim the right side again. REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Turn again and find the center or 1/4″ away from the point, cut...REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Turn again and trim the last side…did you notice I did not move my trimmings each time I cut?  This takes up time…so I wait til the end to clear it all. I use my rotary cutter to move them out of the way if I need to.  I do not set down my rotary cutter to move them.REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Sort each of the next triangles on each block…REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Now back to the machine to stitch the next white triangles…REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Press– wait til you have two sides on…REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Stitch and press the other sides.

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanTime to trim again…line the ruler up on the center of the red square and trim.

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanREDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Again on as many as you can fit on your mat…turn the mat and line up on the left to size to trim the blocks to and cut again…

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanREDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongeanline up the center again…and cut…turn and trim the last side…

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Add the next red round…REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

trim again…

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Repeat again for the last white round…I just happen to have the perfect ruler to square up with…

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanRepeat for the Square in a Square Red blocks..Didn’t think you wanted to watch me do all the red ones again..lol…REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongeanand the QST blocks...Trim all the blocks to the same finished size. 

I usually piece my units to the exact size with this one exception…multiple square in a square is just easy to trim.REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Layout your blocks…REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanTake a picture of your quilt to see if anything looks funny or if you have too much dark in one spot or anything silly like that…

Start piecing rows together…I put a pin in the first block so I do not mix anything up, if I think I mixed something up I can always check the photo…I really love these new gripper pins…they are fantastic!  They are fine and it is nice to have that rubber grip for putting them in and pulling them out…I didn’t think I would like them but LOVE them…you also can iron them…they won’t melt…..they are MAGIC PINS100 & MAGIC PINS 50REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanYou also can check your fabrics when you layout your rows…

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanREDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Press rows in opposing directions.REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

Press long row seams open when stitching rows together.  Large Strip StickREDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanAll pieced together…off to the quilter…do you do this when you have a quilt with not border?  Stay-stitch the edges 1/8″ all the way around?  Do this so the piecing is not pulled apart.REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanBack from quilting…I am so pleased with how this one turned out but I will discuss this in another post about the quilting.REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanI named this quilt… I THINK I’M IN LOVE…REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanShe lies flat and straight….I washed it after I stitched the binding on…I want the quilting to sink in.

Now…I  wish to go back to the beginning…back to the inspiration…an antique in my collection.

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanWhat can I say…it’s a fabulous quilt…so we had to re-create it.  Here is the backing we used…I also set this quilt 9×11 blocks( 63″x 77″)  instead of 10×10 (70×70) like the antique, so you have a choice.REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanIf you wish to order a kit for this quilt they are on sale 10% off on a PRE- ORDER.  Delivery in August, when the fabric comes in.  If you purchase backing at the same time is is 20% off of that.  Thanks for hanging out with me and I hope you enjoyed watching me stitch, I Think I’m In Love...prefect name right?  Eddie Money song…RIP Mr. Money…We will miss you!

Click HERE to buy a kit for I Think I’m In LOVE!

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All Redwork Gatherings order Sall receive a sticker pack!REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa BongeanI posted earlier about this quilt..

REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean
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Do you piece like I do?  Did you learn anything from this post?  It’s not easy just describing with photos but I think you get the jist of it…Please leave a comment and I will give away 6 patterns and one kit for I think I’m in Love!REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt featured by top US quilting blogger, Lisa Bongean


328 responses to “Let’s STITCH a REDWORK GATHERINGS Quilt…with Efficiency”

  1. Karen H Avatar
    Karen H

    Beautiful quilt. Thank you for the detailed step-by-step.

  2. Wendy Hembree Avatar
    Wendy Hembree

    Yes, because you use photos and explain the steps, its very helpful. So is the tip, sew /8 th around edge so stitches arent pulled apart! Thank you Lisa!

  3. lj Peters Avatar
    lj Peters

    I like this pattern and the antique that inspired it! Beautiful fabrics!

  4. Nancy White Avatar
    Nancy White

    Wow…beautiful quilt! Love red and white quilts! Makes me think of the fabulous quilt show in NYC several years back!

    1. Amy Zahorian Avatar
      Amy Zahorian

      Love the quilt! Making a red and white quilt is on my bucket list!

  5. Candra Sowder Avatar
    Candra Sowder

    I like your assembly line methods. I get too anxious to do all of one step before moving on…which is why you get so much more done than me!

  6. Donna Schulz Avatar
    Donna Schulz

    I think I’m in love is the perfect name. It’s beautiful. Love your short cuts of not trimming & then trimming & waiting to clean up when mat is full. Saves time so get more done.

  7. Lisa Bremer Avatar
    Lisa Bremer

    Gorgeous!!! I like the use of the spinning cutting mat.

  8. Cheralyn Runkle Avatar
    Cheralyn Runkle

    Just lovely! Your reds are stunning and perfect for a red and whitr quilt!

  9. Cathy Brodniak Avatar
    Cathy Brodniak

    Perfect name. Love the lesson.

  10. Connie Morgan Avatar
    Connie Morgan

    Loved reading this post! Very informative! Love the red and cream fabric line.

  11. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I love the pictures being a visual learner. Thank you! Love the red. L❤️VE!

  12. peggy dalberto Avatar
    peggy dalberto

    Your sewing process leaves me standing in the dust!!wow and thank you. I will be printing out the article so I can really understand. As usual your quilt patterns and fabrics are incredible.

    1. Cathy Hansen Avatar
      Cathy Hansen

      Fabulous quilt! Thank you for showing us your methods for piecing this.

    2. Julie Huffman Avatar
      Julie Huffman

      Beautiful quilt!! I recently got a rotating mat, will have to try out your tips & tricks.

  13. MaryJane baker Avatar
    MaryJane baker

    Beautiful quilt! Love the red and white!

  14. tamara williams Avatar
    tamara williams

    Gorgeous quilt! Love 2 color quilts & I have red in every room of my house. Guess this quilt goes on my bucket list!

    1. Joanne Avatar
      Joanne

      Wonderful quilt. Thank you for the detailed post illustrating your quilting method. I picked up quite a few tips.

  15. Kathy Arning Avatar
    Kathy Arning

    I love watching the step by step…you help give a concept of how to organize and approach the project. Love, love love your artwork…..

  16. Harriett Murray Avatar
    Harriett Murray

    I do some things like u, but not all. So… I will be trying your way. Love the new line and pattern!!!

  17. Karen McMahon Avatar
    Karen McMahon

    Oh my gosh I love this quilt! I really enjoyed seeing how you lay everything out in such an organized way. I never thought about stitching an 1/8 of an inch around the quilt when there is no border to hold all the seams. I will definitely start doing that, because I don’t always get them quilted right away. Thank you for showing your steps for creating this beautiful quilt.

  18. Carol Joswick Avatar
    Carol Joswick

    Stunning quilt and thank you for the cutting and sewing tips. I just am in love with this quilt!

  19. wantstoberetired Avatar

    Wow, there’s a lot to like in this post! Interesting how you press some of those smaller pieces all at once…great idea. Also, a good reminder to stitch all around the edges when the top is complete. Beautiful quilt!

  20. Marge Carlisle Avatar
    Marge Carlisle

    I learned/ liked two things. When squaring up, measuring 1/4 inch from the tip will make sure you have all your points….which I have a difficult time with. #2. When finished , stitch around 1/8 inch in ,reinforces all the seams at the edge. Oh..#3. Take a picture …I knew this, but definitely needs reinforcement l

  21. Susan Bailey Avatar
    Susan Bailey

    Love the red square in a square quilt and your new fabric is stunning. I can’t wait to see the fabric in person. I need a red and white quilt, since I don’t have one in my collection

  22. carol Avatar
    carol

    I can see why you accomplish so much and I am like an unorganized disaster. I could learn from each step.

  23. Marlene Leonardo Avatar
    Marlene Leonardo

    Thanks for all the tips. No I don’t quilt that way but I liked several of your techniques that I’ll have to try. Thanks again. It’s fun learning something new.

  24. debby Avatar
    debby

    Red is my favorite color and this quilt is calling my name. Would love to win a pattern or the kit. I think this is the prettiest quilt I’ve seen in quite a while.

  25. Julie Kennedy Avatar

    I don’t usually enjoy piecing square-in-a-square blocks, but your quilt is so beautiful, I might have to make an exception. Gorgeous!

  26. Sandi McDaniel Avatar
    Sandi McDaniel

    That is my favorite quilt so far! And I enjoyed watching your steps….very similar to mine. Would love this pattern.

  27. Denise Cabral Avatar
    Denise Cabral

    Thank you for the instructions on your piecing. I always learn something for my quilting!

  28. Katherine Avatar
    Katherine

    Never watch one of your videos or blog entries that includes info on piecing or a technique that I don’t learn something new and valuable or time saving or getting a better look. Thanks SO much Lisa!

  29. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Ohhh, how will I decide? Another beautiful red and white quilt with your new line if fabric. You’re not making this easy for us!

  30. Helen Glover Avatar
    Helen Glover

    Love your streamlined stitching and cutting method. Will surely save time! I would love to win this kit or fabric. It’s beautiful!

  31. bambicats Avatar

    If I can only get one collection this year, let it be Redwork Gatherings. Absolutely stunning!!!

  32. Betty Lockhart Avatar
    Betty Lockhart

    I am in love with your whole new red line! I think I had better start saving up so I can get one of everything.

  33. Kristie Avatar
    Kristie

    This is exquisite, love it. I would love to make. Thank you for sharing!

  34. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    Yes, I learned a lot from both the pictures and your detailed steps. I have been sewing/quilting for only the past 8 months and I thoroughly enjoy all tips and time saving steps to cut fabric and create a beautiful quilt… I love the name! And I hope to win some patterns and fabric.. thank yku

  35. jane winton Avatar
    jane winton

    Really cute. I did learn something-I did not know to press the square to line up the triangles.

  36. Cynthia Avatar
    Cynthia

    No I don’t piece like you, but I will now!!!!!! I did learn something new – no more eyeballing the center for the triangles. All I need to do is pinch. Thank you.

  37. mary h Avatar
    mary h

    Thanks Lisa. I always learn something from your tutorials. I like your efficiency! May have to try those pins.

  38. Jacque Avatar
    Jacque

    Another beautiful quilt! I always oversize the triangles for square-in-a-square blocks…if I don’t, they come out wonky. Love being able to trim them to the perfect size!

  39. Karin S. Avatar
    Karin S.

    Yes, I piece my quilts ”assembly line” like you do–saves a LOT of time. I save a lot and trim all at once, also. Wish I had a big space like you do though….I need to get a kid to move out first to take over her room! I would LOVE to win “I Think I’m in Love”!

    1. Angie W Avatar
      Angie W

      I used the starching tip from the lecture you gave at our quilt guild. The quilt went together much nicer. I will be using these too. Thanks for sharing!

  40. Angela Brady Avatar
    Angela Brady

    I do so love red and white quilts. I really enjoy making blocks this way and then trimming them down to size. I too often find myself using rotary cutter to slide trimmings out of way. Since learning a few years back starching has made such a big difference. I look forward to getting this line of fabric and maybe that In love pattern. Love it!

  41. Ruthann Lindsay Avatar
    Ruthann Lindsay

    Lisa I loved how you explained things. Very clear. I have been sewing for many years and had never thought to mark middle of block for location of point when doing square in a square.
    Beautiful quilt. !!!!

  42. Tena Davis Avatar
    Tena Davis

    It’s beautiful! Red is my favorite color! Thanks for showing us your work process! You’re so organized!

  43. 8machines Avatar

    It’s so beautiful! I can hardly wait for the fabric to come out. If I do not win the pattern, I would love to buy this. I want to make it. Your helps are wonderful! I have one itty bitty square pattern and the rectangle. I will save this post!! I didn’t know there was a 7” ruler. I’m also interested in the 5×15 ruler. Your designs are great!

  44. Karen Ritter Avatar
    Karen Ritter

    This collection of fabrics makes me smile. I appreciate the directions for the blocks, especially trimming them in groups. I can see how your techniques save time. Thanks!

  45. Carol Eberhardt Avatar
    Carol Eberhardt

    I love a square in a square block, and you make it look so easy to be perfect. A two block quilt is always stunning! “I think I’m in Love,”

  46. Pam P Avatar
    Pam P

    This is a beautiful quilt! Thank you for sharing your tips and pics, very helpful! I love how you recreate antique quilts.

  47. Cheryl G Avatar
    Cheryl G

    I really like the idea of putting has many blocks on the round turn table. No more one at a time for me.
    Thanks your an awesome teacher.

  48. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Thank you for showing how you do it step by step. My economy blocks are never quite right. I like the quilt with the new fabric with the prints. It just seems more interesting.

  49. Colleen Freeman Avatar
    Colleen Freeman

    Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques. That rotating cutting mat scares me. I don’t know if I would trust myself not to get cut. I haven’t tried starching fabrics. I am used to prewashing. I may have to give it a try. Thanks again.

  50. Lisa Angel Avatar
    Lisa Angel

    Thanks so much for the post. Such inspiration. Love your new line.

  51. Roxie Ahlbrecht Avatar
    Roxie Ahlbrecht

    What a stunning quilt! Your Redwork Gatherings fabric is perfect for this pattern. I learned you do not waste time clipping tails when it doesn’t matter. Square in a squalid the one time you trim instead of having your pieces cut exactly. It seems this method would improve accuracy. I love this quilt!

  52. Pamela Moore Avatar
    Pamela Moore

    This was the BEST totorial on your organized way to piece square in a square!
    Love the quilt and colors

  53. Judy Snider Avatar
    Judy Snider

    So beautiful!! Love your method for the square in a square blocks!! Another red and white quilt that I need to make!!!

  54. Doris Baker Avatar
    Doris Baker

    I piece the same way but I absolutely love the tips! I love to hear how different people do things and I always learn something new. Thanks!

  55. Cindy Carlson Avatar
    Cindy Carlson

    This is such an awesome post showing your very efficient methods! I have made several red and white quilts and see many more in my future. Thank you for sharing with us!

  56. Diane Poirier Avatar
    Diane Poirier

    Love it! Thanks for the tips

  57. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    I have the round cutting mat. Will have to start using it more often. I love this new quilt.

  58. Coleen Avatar
    Coleen

    Your pictures and descriptions were perfect. I love square in a square blocks but have never enjoyed making them. You just changed my mind. Thank you Lisa!

  59. Patty Bretheim Avatar
    Patty Bretheim

    That is a beautiful quilt, thanks for taking the time to explain each and every step including pressing. I would love to win a pattern! Enjoy all your blog posts also. Thanks.

  60. sylvia11310 Avatar

    I LOVE I think I’m in Love quilt!!!! I am getting so drawn into red/white quilts with seeing your redwork gatherings prints. And yes I WOULD DO this one! The main thing that I do not do on a regular basis is starch. I’ve done it one pattern, but was larger blocks. Worked out fine. I can see how this smaller piecing would be that much better with pre-starching. I MUST learn to starch! And I did love all the little tricks you do for timesavers – not clearing away scraps trimmed off until all trimming on that size block is done. I think my rotating mat does not have the finger holds. can easily see how that helps. I DO watch your tutorials and videos, work for you but so greatly appreciated! Thankx.

  61. Theresa Kettner Avatar
    Theresa Kettner

    Your tips were really great! I may have picked up a couple to use myself! Love this quilt! Red and white quilts are my most favorite!😍

  62. Sheryl Dexter Avatar
    Sheryl Dexter

    Thanks for the helpful hints! I’m kind of new to the idea of “assembly line” piecing/trimming–makes much sense. Your quilts are beautiful and inspiring.

  63. Brenda O Avatar
    Brenda O

    Beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing the steps. I will need to pick up a rotating mat the next time I come to the Wisconsin shop. Would love a chance to win. Thanks!😊

  64. Carmen N Avatar
    Carmen N

    I love your organization! You have so many great tips even for an experienced quilter. Thank you for taking the time to photograph all of the steps.

  65. Linda Becker Avatar
    Linda Becker

    Love your rework gatherings. This is a beautiful quilt!

  66. Kathy B Avatar
    Kathy B

    This is a beautiful quilt!! Love to watch how assemble the quilt. Always learn something when I watch another quilter!!

  67. Freda Molenkamp-Oudman Avatar
    Freda Molenkamp-Oudman

    I love how you work (and your patterns and fabric). This is my favourite from quilt this collection and I ordered it already. Can’t wait for it to arrive later this summer.

  68. Terri McBride Avatar
    Terri McBride

    Thank you the tutorial was very helpful and I love this quilt as well…..argh I want to order them all.