The name Quilt As You Go comes from the early American Pioneers. As they traveled west, in covered Wagons, it was impossible to have a quilt frame set up but the need for warm bedding was still essential. They began with 12-inch blocks of fabric, frequently scraps from torn or worn clothing or blankets. They would add the batting and backing and complete the square before moving onto the next one. After completion of an adequate number of squares they would be joined together to create a quilt.

Quilt frames can be quite large and in today’s busy families, there is frequently not enough room to set one up. Therefore, Quilt as You Go is a convenient way to make those handmade quilts without the big frames. It also makes it easier to work while spending time with your family watching TV, talking or riding in the car.

All your quilt blocks need to be cut the same size. You need to cut as many as needed to achieve the finished size of your quilt. You will be cutting the front and back of the quilt as well as the batting. The batting should be slightly larger than the block. Because you are making small blocks you can use up any batting, you have left over from previous quilts. By using a printed backing, the seems will hide better as well as making a reversible quilt. Since you are going to be working with small blocks, it is easier to create unique and interesting designs. When joining the squares, join them in pairs. Then join the pairs into strips, and the strips together to form the finished quilt.