Quilt As You Go (QAYG) Without Sashing
CLASS DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Foley
Class Fee: $50
Class Size: Limited to 6 students
Age: High school age and adults
Experience Level: Beginner to experienced quilters with sewing machine experience
Location: Bib & Tucker Sew-Op Shop, 7001 Crestwood Blvd., Suite #806, Birmingham, AL 35210
ABOUT THIS CLASS
Learn a flexible quilt as you go (QAYG) technique without sashing or joining strips.
In this four-hour class, instructor Diane Foley will show you how to quilt and assemble your project row by row without the need for joining strips or hand sewing. This technique simplifies the quilting process and can be useful for both beginner and experienced quilters.
During class, participants will make a small 18-inch quilt using orphan blocks supplied by the instructor. Once you learn the technique, you can apply the same method to quilts of virtually any size — even a king-size quilt.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Quilt As You Go without using joining strips
- How to quilt and assemble a project row by row
- Introduction to glue basting using Elmer’s Washable School Glue
- How to apply this method to larger quilt projects
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring:
- Sewing machine
- Machine needles
- Bobbins
- Neutral-colored thread such as white, gray, or beige
- Seam/stitch ripper
- Scissors
- Snack and water
- Walking foot or free-motion quilting foot, if you have one
A walking foot or free-motion quilting foot is recommended but not required.
Sewing machines are available to rent from Bib & Tucker.
BEFORE CLASS
Participants should already have experience using a sewing machine.
Some quilting experience is helpful, but students may range from beginner through experienced quilters.
PROVIDED FOR YOU
Project supplies will be included, including:
- Orphan quilt blocks
- Background fabric
- Batting
- Printed instructional materials for you to keep
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Diane Foley | Quilt As You Go Instructor
Diane Foley is originally from Ohio and moved to the Birmingham area when she retired in 2022.
She began her sewing journey at age six by making a doll dress from an old sock and a rhinestone button. With her grandmother’s encouragement, she progressed from sewing doll clothes to making her own clothing and now enjoys quilting.
