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Saturday, October 16, 2021

Sailing the South Pacific Ocean

It was time to assemble my Rainbow Scrap Challenge boat blocks so I decided to try the “webbing” technique I had heard about some time ago.  To begin with, I couldn't get my head around it, so I was a bit late starting this “new to me” idea.  After a bit of pondering, I had it worked out.  Instead of pinning and stitching each long row, as I was used to doing, this way takes in two rows of blocks, folded over, stitched  and not cutting the threads.  I started off vertically, and then stitched across, the webbing holding all the blocks in place.  Hope this makes sense, and I’m sure there will be detailed instructions on U Tube videos.  I certainly found this to be a much easier method and will use it again.

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Webbed together vertically, now to stitch each row together

More stitching took place, sewing stints of little and often works well for me and my back at the moment.  But I got there in the end, attaching the borders – all done.  How about a photo shoot on the clothesline outside?

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The top completed

With a simple pieced backing made, all I have to do is prepare the binding.  Then get on with layering, pinning and quilting.  One step at a time and it will slowly but surely get done.

21 comments:

ButterZ said...

Well done. I always web my blocks & tops when sewing. I first learnt this from Bonnie Hunter. She explains this on her blog. It makes a huge difference.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

your quilt turned out really well. I have tried the webbing method but didn't care for it myself - there was "too much" quilt to deal with I thought and prefer to just do it the regular way

FlourishingPalms said...

Oh, that web method... I learned it at least 15 years ago, and include the how-to of it when I teach beginner quiltmaking. Did you know I have a tutorial for it on my blog? It's how I make all my block-style quilts, putting the entire quilt into one stack to take it to my sewing machine for joining. The method is slick, isn't it? By the way, I learned it when it was called a "spider web." Then it was shortened to "web." I've not heard it called "webbing," but that works too! Happy for you to have worked it out, and produced such an adorable quilt.

Julierose said...

Ohmygosh Jenny!! Palm Trees and whales cavorting among those adorable boats--what an absolutely smashing quilt!! I love it--so whimsical...great job on this one...hugs, Julierose

Maria said...

Webbing, new to me. Will check UTube. Thanks….
WOW! Those RSC boat/etc blocks look fantastic together and will make a little one very happy.

Sara said...

This is so cute, especially with the little whales and palm trees sprinkled in with the boats. I like to "web", but have found that the bigger the quilt the more likely I am to get a row turned around. I always web individual blocks sections when possible.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Hi Jenny, I'm thinking I've come across this for sure but never tried it. I'm all for anything someone finds lightens the work of the quilting part. Meanwhile that is a very cute quilt; I especially like the little bits of the whales.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That's an adorable quilt top, Jenny! I really like how it turned out. I used webbing to assemble my latest quilt finish and it worked really well, too. It helped me keep all the pieces in the correct place!

grammajudyb said...

Absolutely love your Sailing quilt! The ships are cute, but the alternate palm trees and whale fins, inspired! Well done!

Cathy said...

Oh my - the quilt top is so adorable! What a clever idea to add in all the various elements of whales tails, palm trees, etc. I’m going to have to file this idea away to try sometime!! And I’m glad you’re able to manage everything slowly but surely. Perhaps as you get into warmer weather over the next weeks and months, your healing and endurance will progress as well. xo

Tired Teacher 2 said...

What an adorable quilt! You are clever to include whale tails, palm trees with the little boats. This quilt will go on many adventures — imaginary and real.

Deb A said...

Looks great! Little bits here and there sure did get it together.

Sherrie said...

Hi,
Really like your ship quilt...so cute. Have a great day!

loulee said...

What a lovely quilt top.
Good on you for trying a new technique. I've seen that method used before, but haven't tried it myself yet.

Ivani said...

Oh Jenny, it is a cute quilt top, well done!!

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Wow, nice quilt! I love the whale tails, palm trees, and dolphins, and all the scrappy little boats! Good luck with the quilting, I'm sure it will be amazing.

The Joyful Quilter said...

What a darling RSC quilt top, Jenny!!

Linda said...

Love your quilt, the whale tails and palm trees really make it sing. I web quilts too. Like Jo, I learned the technique from reading Bonnie Hunter’s blog.

Kathy S. said...

That's a really cute quilt top. I non-boat blocks makes it really personal and special. I love the layout with the special blocks and the boats.

Janice said...

You’re making great progress I love the inclusion of the whales and dolphins. They break it up nicely. I’ve seen the webbing technique of joining, but haven’t tried it yet. I’m glad it worked well for you.

Karen S said...

I am doing a late catch up. Love the way these blocks have come together. They are looking great.