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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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Diatom Meander Throw - Auditioning Quilting Thread
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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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Diatom Postage Stamp Throw - Basted and Binding Strips
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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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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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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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Diatom Quilting Detail
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Board and Batten - Fabric Cutting
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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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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...

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