Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl

11 Apr

Splendid Sampler II – Summer Reading

I had so much fun making the block for the Splendid Sampler 2 sew along this week: Summer Reading by Heather Givans of Crimson Tate. Clearly, my stack of books represents my love of math and science fiction (and my love of the prints I am working with)! Be sure to visit The Splendid Sampler website to see the other blocks revealed today....

08 Apr

2019 Finished Quilts

Design Group Challenge: Crown Mini Quilt

One of the reasons I was motivated to finish the Butterfly Inspiration Mini Quilt a few weeks ago was that it was time for me to start working on the next design group challenge. In general, I like to finish one project before moving on to another (although quilt alongs and other long term projects definitely interrupt that general...

04 Apr

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Scatter

This week in the Splendid Sampler 2 sew along, I chose to make Scatter by Jess Frost from @elvengardenquilts. I took my time and sewed using a scant quarter inch seam allowance meaning I then trimmed after each seam to keep things as square and true as possible. I really love the color gradient across the block and once again...

02 Apr

Linky Party

Quilting Blunders

My friend Bernie from Needle and Foot is hosting a linkup this week and encouraging us all to share real "behind the seams" truths and quilting blunders. She is right that in this age of social media it can be easy to fall into a trap and think that everyone else does things easier, or right the first time,...

01 Apr

Quilt Pattern

Flight Path Pattern Release

Today I have a quick announcement: Flight Path is now available for sale in my pattern shop! The pattern contains instructions for baby, lap, twin, and queen size versions. I have made a number of these quilts over the years, and it's really fun to see how the pattern is used. From the first quilt (above)... To a recently gifted college graduation version! Flight...

30 Mar

2019 Finished Quilts

Butterfly Inspiration Mini Quilt Finish

When I shared the Butterfly Inspiration Mini Quilt in January, I knew it would be a while before I had time to get back to quilt and finish it. This week I was able to put the finishing touches on the mini quilt, and I really love how it finished. For the quilting, I started by drawing a long, continuous...

28 Mar

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Stars Above

Today marks the start of the final 4 weeks of the official Splendid Sampler 2 sew along, but don't worry, you can absolutely work from the book and sew along at your own pace at any time after the sew along. Without further ado, here is the block I made this week, Stars Above which was designed by Cath...

25 Mar

quilt along

Modern Plus Sampler {Pieced Top}

I have really loved participating in the Modern Plus Sampler quilt along hosted by my friends Cheryl (Meadow Mist Designs) and Paige (Quilted Blooms) this year, and I am thrilled to be able to say I have my quilt top pieced together. I would have loved to get a better photograph of the quilt top, but my design wall is...

23 Mar

2019 Finished Quilts

Wayward Transparency Mini Quilt / Class Sample

March 20, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Class Sample Quilt, Wayward Transparency Quilt
17 comments

I will have the pleasure of getting to visit with the Bear Valley Quilt Guild in Los Osos, CA, on Monday and Tuesday. Monday night I will be attending their meeting and giving my Transparency Fabric Selection lecture and trunk show and on Tuesday I will be teaching the Wayward Transparency workshop. As I will also be teaching Wayward...

21 Mar

Splendid Sampler II

Splendid Sampler II – Radio Silence and Happy Days

We are entering the final weeks for the Splendid Sampler 2 quilt along, and I am still just as excited to piece a block or two each week. I definitely chose the right fabrics to keep my interest piqued through this sew along. The first block I chose for this week is Radio Silence by Anne Marie Chany (@annemarie.chany). With...

19 Mar

Blog Hop, Review

Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook Blog Hop & Giveaway

March 1, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
book review, Quilter's Negative Space Handbook
70 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
30 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...

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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.