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12 Apr
Teaching

Quilt Pattern Technical Editing 101 {Panel Discussion}

I've been working as a technical editor for the quilting industry for 7 years. Sarah Ruiz is another technical editor that I have met during that time. As Sarah and I have gotten to know one another better, we have each referred quilters to the other when we are too busy or full to take on a new client....

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06 Sep
Teaching

Sunburst Virtual Workshop {Las Vegas MQG}

This is a quick post that I'm sharing for the Las Vegas Modern Quilt Guild. I am going to be giving my Transparency Fabric Selection Tips & Tricks virtual lecture and teaching a 3-hour Sunburst transparency pattern virtual workshop (blue quilt in the upper right of image below) with the Las Vegas MQG later this month (see full date...

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Wayward Transparency
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23 Jul
Teaching

Wayward Transparency Workshop at Gotham Quilts

Gotham Quilts is hosting me to teach a virtual Wayward Transparency workshop in October. The workshop will be split into two Saturdays: October 23rd and October 30th. I've been teaching virtually for quilt guilds for over a year, and it's exciting that this workshop is an opportunity that is available to anyone interested. For Session 1 on October 23rd, I...

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Zoom Workshop Setup
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04 Jun
Teaching

Behind the Scenes – Zoom Workshop Setup

A few weeks ago when I was teaching workshops with the Desert Quilters of Nevada, my husband took a few photos of my while I was working. I was honestly paying so much attention to what I was doing that I had no idea he took the photographs until later. Since we are making a small 512-square foot cottage...

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06 Nov
Teaching

Aurifilosophy Virtual Lecture

Early this year, I began the training process to become a certified Aurifilosophy instructor. I am pleased to announce that I am now offering a virtual Aurifilosophy Trunk show. Aurifilosophy – All About Thread! 90-120 minute lecture and trunk show Are you ready to achieve brilliant results with all the amazing weights of luscious Aurifil thread? I’ll share a structured presentation and...

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13 Jul
QuiltCon, Teaching

QuiltCon Together Registration

The MQG decided in early May to pivot from a live conference to an all-virtual event for 2021, QuiltCon Together, in order to protect the health of attendees, staff, volunteers, faculty members, vendors, and more. As a member of the crew, I have to admit that I was simultaneously relieved at the early decision and gutted to miss out...

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VQF Wayward Transparency Workshop
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05 Jul
Teaching

Vermont Quilt Festival

A week ago I was in the middle of teaching at the Vermont Quilt Festival. I had the pleasure of being invited to teach an all day Triangle Transparency workshop on Wednesday, an all day Wayward Transparency workshop on Thursday, an all day workshop on Exploring Design Constraints through Mini Mini Quilts on Friday, and a half way workshop...

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29 Apr
Teaching

Vermont Quilt Festival

My newsletter subscribers have heard all about this, but I just realized I hadn't shared this exciting news on my blog: I will be teaching at the Vermont Quilt Festival in June! I will be teaching 4 classes while I am there; 3 full day workshops and one half-day workshop. For full workshop and registration details, please visit the links...

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Greenville MQG Group Photo
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20 Oct
Teaching

Triangle Transparency Workshop with Greenville MQG

It's hard to believe that one week ago I was teaching my Triangle Transparency Workshop to the Greenville MQG. I shared tips, and tricks for creating transparency in quilts, how I think through quilting decisions, and the difference between a transparency quilt versus a monochromatic quilt in my lecture on Friday night. Because the Greenville MQG meets in a local...

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Triangle Transparency Workshop Collage
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02 Jul
Teaching

Valley Modern Quilt Guild {Wrap Up}

I thoroughly enjoyed myself last week with the Valley Modern Quilt Guild. One week ago (how can a week go by so fast?!), I was at their monthly meeting and had a combination lecture and trunk show about Transparency Fabric Selection Tips and Tricks. My favorite part of the lecture is that it is already out of date. Ha! One...

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04 Jun
QuiltCon 2019, Teaching

QuiltCon 2019: Nashville

Last week the Modern Quilt Guild released the Catalog for QuiltCon 2019, which is going to be held from February 21-24 in Nashville, Tennessee. I am really excited to share that I will be teaching a 3 hour transparency design workshop on Sunday, February 24th, from 9-12 am. Workshop description: Combining discussion, sketching, and design wall group activity, Yvonne will walk...

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19 Apr
Life, Teaching

Teaching and Time Off Recap

I had a family trip to Tennessee planned for last week, and with the help of my mom and the support of Kathy, the owner of Spring Creek Quilts, I was also able to teach a morning and afternoon class of Wayward Transparency last Thursday. I really enjoyed getting to spend time teaching about transparency and the Wayward Transparency pattern, and...

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22 Mar
Teaching

Teaching in Tennessee!

With many thanks and gratitude to my mother for her leg work to help make this happen and to Kathy from Spring Creek Quilts for hosting me, I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a 3-hour Wayward Transparency class (or 2 classes if enough people are interested) in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Thursday, April 12th. All the details...

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10 Mar
Teaching

June Workshop – Valley Modern Quilt Guild

Just popping in with another quick administrative kind of announcement: Valley Modern Quilt Guild is hosting me for a workshop in June, and registration is open! I'll be teaching my project based Triangle Transparency class, and for information about how to sign up (if you are local or willing to travel to attend) can be found on the Valley...

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24 Jan
Teaching

Valley Modern Quilt Guild

I am really excited and looking forward to visiting with the Valley Modern Quilt Guild in June! On Saturday, June 30th, I will do an all day Triangle Transparency workshop. In the workshop, I discuss how to evaluate fabric choices for transparency overlay and how the visual relationship between different colors, print sizes, and tones can be balanced in your...

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29 Aug
Life, Teaching

Fresh Quilting – Season 2

As I mentioned in June, I took a huge leap out of my comfort zone earlier this summer and did something scary and cool: I filmed for Season 2 of Fresh Quilting! And just like I promised, I can now share details about those segments, which I am excited to do today. Fresh Quilting is a public television show co-produced by the Modern...

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Fresh Quilting Behind the Scenes
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23 Jun
MQG Event (Modern Quilt Guild), Teaching

Fresh Quilting

Have you heard about the new TV series focused on modern quilting, Fresh Quilting?  If you do watch Fresh Quilting TV, I am excited to say that I was invited to be on the show! I taped my segments on Tuesday, and I will share when I get final details about when the segments will air later this fall (don't worry,...

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Two Blocks
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10 Dec
Teaching

Teaching Triangle Transparency

One week ago today, I had the great privilege to teach a class on my Triangle Transparency quilt at Bolts in the Bathtub. I had three students in the class with varying confidence in their fabric selections: one student had cut a full quilt yet *really* wanted to do the two colorway but was unsure of her darkest fabric selection, a second...

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06 Aug
Life, Quilt Pattern, Teaching

Some Exciting News!

I am very excited that Brewer Sewing has begun to carry my Quilting Jetgirl printed patterns.To celebrate the new offering, Brewer wanted to know more about me, my quilting background, and what inspires my quilting designs. You can read it on their Brewer Inspires blog: Quilting Jetgirl. Seven of my patterns are currently available. My printed booklets range from 4...

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