Quilting Jetgirl

19 Mar

Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook Blog Hop & Giveaway

March 1, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
book review, Quilter's Negative Space Handbook
50 comments

When I had the opportunity to film 2 segments of Fresh Quilting in June of 2017, I also had the good fortune to get to meet Sylvia Schaefer from Flying Parrot Quilts in person. Sylvia was flying in and setting up to film the day after I filmed and we had a bit of time to chat before I...

14 Mar

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Grandma’s Abiding Faith

The block I pieced this week, Grandma's Abiding Faith, by Jill Shaulis (@yellowcreekquiltdesigns) seemed to call for more fussy cutting. While we all know the Earth revolves around the sun and not the other way around, the block does seem nicely grounded with the Earth in the middle. Be sure to visit The Splendid Sampler website to see the other blocks revealed today....

11 Mar

quilt along, Quilts

Fabrication {OLFA 40th Anniversary Quilt Along}

March 11, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Fabrication Block, OLFA 40th Anniversary Quilt Along, quilt along
14 comments

Today, it is my pleasure to share about the special block I designed to be included in the OLFA 40th Anniversary Quilt and Quilt Along. When I shared the OLFA 40th anniversary celebration quilt a few weeks ago, I think many of you were able to quickly hone in on the block I designed. It's my pleasure to introduce the...

07 Mar

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Pinwheel Magic and Spinning Star

There's just something about classic pinwheel and star blocks, aren't there? Marilyn Foreman (@quiltmoments) created a playful exploration of the pinwheel block that I couldn't resist piecing. And I love the rays coming out from the center of Shelley Robson's Spinning Star block. Clearly I needed a Cat-ronaut at the center of the block directing all the fun! Be sure to visit The...

04 Mar

Discussion

Worn Binding Discussion

February 15, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Quilt Binding Choices, Quilt Binding Discussion, Worn Quilt Binding
28 comments

I have read online many times that quilters chose not to hand stitch down a binding and favor machine binding for quilts that will receive "heavy use". I am an advocate of doing what is best for you and your quilts, but I have to admit that I have never understood this reasoning or logic. For the purposes of this...

01 Mar

Sewing Project

Valentine’s Card {Sew Tiny Sampler}

My friend Kitty Wilkin from Night Quilter just wrapped up and showed an incredible 100 day project at QuiltCon. She created a magnificent tiny piecing sampler in her glorious rainbow style (here is the pieced top) using blocks that finish at 1 1/4-inches. Today, Kitty is releasing her Sew Tiny Sampler pattern which includes designs inspired by her 100 day...

28 Feb

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Sparkling Star

Whew, I've been home from QuiltCon for a day and I'm starting to get my bearings again. Well, only partially. Somehow I used the template for the Sparkling Star block by Linda Nitzen backwards so my star is a bit different than the one in the book. But it's done and sparkling with planets in the background. Be sure to visit The Splendid...

25 Feb

Quilts

Outline Quilting

All over quilting motifs can be the perfect way to finish a quilt, but when I do not select an all over motif, I outline quilt or foundation quilt around each quilting shape to help stabilize and define the quilt. The difference in how a quilt looks before and after the outline quilting can be quite dramatic, and I...

21 Feb

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Out on a Limb

My husband took one look at my block for this week and declared it to be a B-25. Hmmm, well, close but not quite honey. Out on a Limb by Carrie Nelson is a block with a lot of seams, and I am proud for sticking with it and getting it pieced! I tried for a bit of ombre fade...

18 Feb

Life

Re-Purposing Aurifil Thread Boxes

February 9, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
aurifil, Aurifil Thread Boxes, Re-Purposing Thread Boxes
16 comments

As you know, my husband and I are planning to travel and be mobile living in Wabi-Sabi Overland this summer. One of the challenges of living in 75 square feet is storing all the things that we need and want in an organized and tidy manner. For us, being organized really helps us feel cozy, and I am very...

16 Feb

Life

Shop Update

Just a quick announcement today: due to upcoming travel meaning that I cannot fulfill shipping needs in a timely fashion, I have removed all physical quilts and printed pattern listings from my Quilting Jetgirl Shop and my Quilting Jetgirl Etsy Shop. Thank you for your understanding, and if you would really love a printed pattern, you can reach out to...

14 Feb

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – There’s Always One and Twice As Much!

I have been anticipating piecing these two blocks since I received my Splendid Sampler 2 book in the mail. Sometimes simplicity in design allows fabric selection shine! There's Always One by Jennifer Keltner is such a fun, playful block, and I just had to feature my astronaut cat prints in these flying geese blocks. Shruti Dandekar created the Twice As Much!...

11 Feb

Quilts

Laying Out Binding

Before I stitch down the binding on a quilt, I always fully lay out the binding along the quilt. This accomplishes a few things for me: It allows me to verify that yes, I do have enough binding for the quilt, and it allows me to make sure that none of the binding joins land at a corner of...

07 Feb

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Coastline Sponge Cake

I chose to piece Katarina Roccella's Coastline Sponge Cake block for the Splendid Sampler 2 sew along this week. I really enjoyed how the block came together and how the directional triangle print worked out in the block was a fun detail for me as well. Be sure to visit The Splendid Sampler website to see the other blocks revealed today. And if...

06 Feb

quilt along

OLFA Quilt Along

As you may have seen on Monday, OLFA kicked off a quilt along to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the invention of the rotary cutter! I am really excited to get to share the beautiful quilt that was created by 40 quilters. Photography by @nightquilter, Quilt Design by @rosebudscottage I'm honored to have been a block contributor for the quilt. You'll have to wait...

05 Feb

2019 Finished Quilts, Quilt Pattern

Bubbly {2019 Patreon Pattern}

I am so thrilled to get to share the Quilting Jetgirl 2019 Patreon Pattern, Bubbly, with you today! Toward the end of 2018 I asked my patrons to vote on two quilt patterns: I wanted to use one to submit for consideration for the 2020 Quilter's Planner companion magazine and the other I would use as the 2019 Patreon Pattern....

04 Feb

2019 Finished Quilts

Octangle {2018 Patreon Pattern Reveal}

I created the Octangle quilt pattern as my 2018 Patreon pattern, and as such it was only available to those who signed up to support me via Patreon for $1 or more per month. Today, I'm excited to get to reveal the quilt, pattern, and details about the design with you! I based the design for Octangle on the desire to use...

02 Feb

Tutorial

Quarter Arch Piecing Tutorial

January 26, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
crop circles tutorial, quarter arch tutorial
13 comments

When I shared my Crop Circles Table Runner in December, I immediately wanted to create a tutorial to show how I pieced the quarter arch blocks. This week I had a small window of opportunity to make a sample block and photograph the steps, so without further ado, let's get started! Note that this tutorial does not cover in depth...

31 Jan

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Iowa Star, Come Together, and Match Point

Technically, I pieced 3 of the 4 blocks revealed today in the Splendid Sampler 2 sew along. But in reality, I added 4 blocks to my growing pile! Jody Sanders presents us with the lovely Iowa Star block this week. The block is paper pieced and is one that will look wonderful in a wide range of colors. Lee Monroe from...

28 Jan

Quilts

Butterfly Inspiration Mini Quilt Top {Design Bee Challenge}

After sharing my Crop Circles Table Runner with the design bee group in December, I was asked to submit the inspiration photograph for the next challenge. I went through photographs I have taken and even some of my favorite photographs that my husband has taken. In the end I chose a photograph of a butterfly that I took while...

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Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Quilter | Designer | Tech Editor | Blogger

I seek to change active, generous, caring creatives who want to learn to quilt or improve their quilting skills into people who approach quilting with joy. Into people who recognize that quilting creates connections and builds community. I seek to help you become excited about every step of the quilting process. To make quilts that you are proud of. Thanks for joining me. I can’t wait to see the quilts you are going to create.

In her earlier career, Yvonne worked as an aerospace engineer until April 2014 when she radically redesigned her life to focus on her physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Her company name, Quilting Jetgirl, is a blend of her professional histories and the tagline “Sewing at the Speed of Sound” is a nod to her work on the second privately funded (non-government) vehicle to break the sound barrier. She has been quilting for 20+ years and credits quilting with helping her feel balanced and connected to both her local hometown community and a larger global community.