Announcing the Effervescence Quilt Along {Signups Open!}

When I created an improv quilt for Project Quilting’s 14.5 prompt (Not a Square) in March 2023, I immediately started to get questions about a pattern for the design. Because I pieced the quilt improvisationally, I responded honestly with, “I’m not sure how I could write a pattern for this, but thank you for your interest and enthusiasm for my quilt!”

Project Quilting 14.5 – Not a Square

The idea sat nagging at the back of my mind, though, and in early 2024, I sat down to see if I could figure something out. Today I’m excited to share the results of my hard work with you. Introducing Effervescence, the 2024-2025 Quilting Jetgirl quilt along pattern!

*Note: I create my yearly Quilting Jetgirl quilt alongs as the free yearly reward for my Quilting Jetgirl Patrons. So to join, you can either sign up for the quilt along in my pattern shop or become a Quilting Jetgirl Patron, which gets you more behind the scenes information and access to community platform photo sharing and other benefits.

While Effervescence was inspired by an improvisationally pieced quilt top, the Effervescence quilt along pattern was designed to create a 56″ x 72″ lap quilt that looks improvisationally pieced but uses traditional piecing methods!

By participating in the Effervescence quilt along, you are agreeing to be added to my special quilt along only email list. The Effervescence quilt pattern will be released in sections as the quilt along progresses, so when you purchase the pattern, you will NOT receive the whole pattern right way and you will be giving me permission to add you to my quilt along email list. The pattern will be released mystery quilt style in sections via email on the dates listed in the schedule.

The pattern includes full color illustrations for 42 unique block designs. The instructions for each block all fit on a single page and include the fabric and cut pieces that you need for each block. In addition, I will be sharing some organization tips when the cutting instructions are released to help us all stay organized throughout the quilt along.

The quilt along schedule is very relaxed and is meant to acknowledge that things often pop up unexpectedly. The schedule allows plenty of time to account for the holidays and for any catch up that may need to happen along the way, settling into an every 2 week rhythm in 2025.

Effervescence Quilt Along Schedule

• November 15-30, 2024 – Signups Open
• December 1, 2024 – Fabric Requirements
• January 6, 2025 – Cutting Instructions
• January 20, 2025 – Piecing #1
• February 3, 2025 – Piecing #2
• February 17, 2025 – Piecing #3
• March 3, 2025 – Piecing #4
• March 17, 2025 – Piecing #5
• March 31, 2026 – Piecing #6
• April 14, 2025 – Piecing #7
• April 28, 2025 – Piecing #8
• May 12, 2025 – Piecing #9
• May 26, 2025 – Piecing #10
• June 9, 2025 – Piecing #11
• June 23, 2025 – Piecing #12
• July 7-31, 2025 – Assembly, Bonus Quilt Instructions, Final Linkup

Effervescence requires 15 fabrics, and the sample quilt was pieced using luscious Banyan Batiks provided by Northcott Fabrics.

• Fabric A – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Currant (81700-84)
• Fabric B – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Pink Punch (81700-28)
• Fabric C – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Raspberry (81700-23)
• Fabric D – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Grapefruit (81700-32)
• Fabric E – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Pumpkin (81700-58)
• Fabric F – Banyan Batiks Shadows in Walnut Brown (81300-39)
• Fabric G – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Persimmon (81700-54)
• Fabric H – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Sunglow (81700-53)
• Fabric I – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Guacamole (81700-74)
• Fabric J – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Citrus Green (81700-72)
• Fabric K – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Spring Green (81700-73)
• Fabric L – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Emerald (81700-69)
• Fabric M – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Denim (81700-48)
• Fabric N – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Blue Bayou (81700-42)
• Fabric O – Banyan Batiks Hexies in Caribbean (81700-61)

Effervescence Quilt Along

The pattern is written at a confident beginner level. There will be no improv, curves, paper piecing, appliqué, or advanced sewing techniques (such as Y seams). In addition, there will be bonus HSTs created during the Effervescence piecing process, and the pattern also includes a bonus quilt layout to put the HSTs to immediate use. Even better: the additional background yardage for the bonus quilt is included in the fabric requirements.

Are you looking for continuous bubbles of quilting joy? If so, the Effervescence Quilt Along might be just what you are looking for! Signups for the Effervescence Quilt Along are open as of today!* Now through the end of November, you can sign up for the Effervescence Quilt Along in my shop for 25% off – no coupon code needed.

*Note: I create my yearly Quilting Jetgirl quilt alongs as the free yearly reward for my Quilting Jetgirl Patrons. So to join, you can either sign up for the quilt along in my pattern shop or become a Quilting Jetgirl Patron, which gets you more behind the scenes information and access to community platform photo sharing and other benefits.

Special thanks to my husband, who patiently waited for the wind to abate in the Sonoran Desert for the Effervescence quilt photoshoot (#HusbandsHoldingQuilts). We were camping near Saguaro National Park on our way to a family wedding in October, and I was really hopeful that we could get some photographs of the sample Effervescence quilt top by a saguaro cactus. We got a later start driving that day than we had hoped, but I’m so glad we waited just a bit longer and were able to get these photographs!