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02 Aug

Diatom Quilt Along Quilt Parade & Winners

The Diatom Quilt Along officially wrapped up Monday night. With over 150 participants, I had a great time getting to see the blocks and quilts as they came together and were shared via social media (#DiatomQuiltAlong on Instagram or in the Quilting Jetgirl Facebook group). We had 34 people share their quilts in the final linkup, which I'm sharing...

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24 Jul

quilt along, Quilts

Diatom – Postage Stamp Throw {Quilting}

The summer heat has slowed down my sewing / quilting progress. But I did make slow and steady progress last week on my Postage Stamp Throw version of the Diatom quilt. The first thing I needed to address was what thread I wanted to use for the quilting. I auditioned 4 50wt Aurifil thread choices (top to bottom): 2785 (Very...

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17 Jul

quilt along, Quilts

Diatom – Postage Stamp Throw {Pieced & Basted}

I don't remember exactly when I got my Diatom blocks that I pieced during the quilt along sewn into a quilt top (it happened sometime in the past month). It honestly didn't take long to do since I had already sewn the first 6 blocks into the top half of the quilt top, and I'm sure I snuck it...

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23 Jun

Diatom QAL {Final Linkup}

Congratulations, we've reached the end of the Diatom Quilt Along and I am really looking forward to seeing how everyone's quilts come together! Today opens up the final linkup where you can share your finished quilt top OR completely finished quilt. The linkup will be open from today through 11:55pm Pacific on July 31, 2023. You can read more about...

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09 Jun

Diatom QAL {Block #12 & Finishing}

I'm excited that we have made it to the final block release for the Diatom Quilt Along! For Block #12, we will be piecing a Royal Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #12 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along...

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02 Jun

Diatom Quilt Along {Quilting Planning}

A week from today, the 12th and final block and finishing instructions for the Diatom Quilt Along will be released. So, in preparation for the quilt along wrapping up, I wanted to take the opportunity today to talk a bit more about finishing and quilting planning today. First and foremost, I wanted to say I welcome everyone who is...

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26 May

Diatom QAL {Block #11}

We are in the home stretch now! For Block #11, we will be piecing an Outlined Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #11 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #11. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply...

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12 May

Diatom QAL {Block #10}

For Block #10, we will be piecing a Memory Quilt Block. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #10 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #10. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Diatom Quilt Along and...

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28 Apr

Diatom QAL {Block #9}

Don't tell the other blocks, but Block #9 might just be my favorite (especially in the Star Setting Twin layout)! For Block #9, we will be piecing a Double Sawtooth Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #9 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the...

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14 Apr

Diatom QAL {Block #8}

For Block #8, we will be piecing a Ribbon Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #8 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #8. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Diatom Quilt Along and I...

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31 Mar

Diatom QAL {Block #7}

Wow, it is already the end of March and the start of Spring or Fall depending on the hemisphere you live in. Let's get started on the second half of the Diatom Quilt Along! For Block #7, we will be piecing an Ohio Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today...

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17 Mar

Diatom QAL {Block #6}

We've officially made it to the halfway point of the Diatom Quilt Along! For Block #6, we will be piecing a Hidden Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #6 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #6. If...

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03 Mar

Diatom QAL {Block #5}

For Block #5, we will be piecing an Entwined Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #5 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #5. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Diatom Quilt Along and I...

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17 Feb

Diatom QAL {Block #4}

For Block #4, we will be piecing a Trailing Star. If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #4 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #4. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Diatom Quilt Along and I...

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03 Feb

Diatom QAL {Block #3}

Congratulations; once you have pieced Block #3, you will have made 25% of the Diatom blocks. Well done! If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #3 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #3. If you haven’t joined in yet,...

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30 Jan

Board & Batten QAL {Blocks}

January 1, 2023
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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10 comments

After making the Board & Batten HSTs, I cleared off my design wall and started planning out how I wanted the rainbow gradient to work across the quilt top. I'm making the baby size version of the pattern, which has 5 blocks in 3 rows. What I chose to do was move from the upper left to the upper right,...

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20 Jan

Diatom QAL {Block #2}

It's time for Block #2! If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #2 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #2. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Diatom Quilt Along and I will add you to the...

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16 Jan

Board & Batten QAL {HSTs}

January 1, 2023
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
quilt along
9 comments

I needed to make 60 HSTs for the baby size version of Board & Batten. It honestly went quickly because of the prep work that I did when I cut my fabric. As you might be able to see in the photo above, I'm using a piecing thread that matches the background Kona Purple. Chain piecing the HSTs and cutting...

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09 Jan

Board & Batten QAL {Fabric Cutting}

Cutting fabric is my least favorite step in the quilt making process. To help me feel a little more enthusiastic about getting started with the Board & Batten quilt along, I treated myself to a new OLFA blade on my rotary cutter. I know I should change my blade out a lot more frequently; this really did go a...

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06 Jan

Diatom QAL {Block #1}

Let's start sewing! If you have already purchased the Diatom Quilt Along, you will receive an email today with the Block #1 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Diatom Quilt Along – Block #1. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Diatom Quilt Along and I will add you to the email list...

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

Yvonne is a former aerospace engineer turned modern quilter, designer, and technical editor. She was introduced to quilting by her paternal grandmother in high school when her grandmother offered to hand quilt a twin-size quilt to use in her college dorm room if Yvonne made the quilt top. Now, over 25 years later, Yvonne has developed a style that bridges her technical background and love of bold color, specializing in curves, transparency color play, and bold, geometric designs. Yvonne’s quilts have been featured in numerous national and international magazines, quilt shows, and books.