Bokeh quilt along – Quilting Jetgirl

07 May

2021 Finished Quilts

Bokeh Quilt Along {Mini Finish}

May 7, 2021
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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I sewed along with the Bokeh Quilt Along and made a fun, rainbow inspired mini quilt. Today, I’m excited to get to share how it finished! Originally inspired by Create Navy Colour Me Happy Stripes by Kristy from Quiet Play, I knew that the featured curve star in the center and the binding would use that print. Unable to make...

01 May

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Final Linkup}

Congratulations, we’ve reached the end of the Bokeh Quilt Along and I am really looking forward to seeing how everyone’s quilts came 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 11:59pm Pacific on May 31, 2021. By entering the linkup, you...

19 Apr

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Assembly and Finishing}

Congratulations on sewing most (if not all) of the curves for your Bokeh quilt! It's time to finish putting the quilt tops together (note that for baby and lap size Option A, there are a few more curves to sew in the final assembly instructions, and for mini quilt Option A, your quilt top is already sewn together). If you...

29 Mar

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Piecing #4}

The Bokeh blocks are pieced, so it's time to add curves! If you are opting to make the no curves option, this is a great time to catch up or focus on other projects. If you have already purchased the Bokeh Quilt Along pattern, you will receive an email today with the Piecing #4 instructions. Look for an email...

08 Mar

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Piecing #3}

Now that we have all the sub-units pieced, it's time to start putting things together! If you have already purchased the Bokeh Quilt Along pattern, you will receive an email today with the Piecing #3 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Bokeh Quilt Along – Piecing #3. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase...

15 Feb

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Piecing #2}

Now that our flying geese blocks are pieced, it's time to make some half-square triangles and square-in-a-square blocks. If you have already purchased the Bokeh Quilt Along pattern, you will receive an email today with the Piecing #2 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Bokeh Quilt Along – Piecing #2. If you haven’t joined in...

25 Jan

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Piecing #1}

Hooray, it's time to start piecing! If you have already purchased the Bokeh Quilt Along pattern, you will receive an email today with the Piecing #1 instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Bokeh Quilt Along – Piecing #1. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Bokeh Quilt Along and I will add you to...

22 Jan

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Fabric Pull}

Well, there's nothing quite like being behind in a quilt along you are hosting. I think moving is a pretty good reason, but I am definitely eager to catch up and work along with everyone else. I had a bit of time to organize my sewing space this week, and one of the first things I needed to do...

04 Jan

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Cutting Instructions}

With fabric selections made, it’s time to get cutting! If you have already purchased the Bokeh Quilt Along pattern, you will receive an email today with the Cutting Instructions. Look for an email from newsletter@quiltingjetgirl.com with the subject Bokeh Quilt Along – Cutting Instructions. If you haven’t joined in yet, simply purchase the Bokeh Quilt Along and I will add you...

01 Dec

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Fabric Requirements}

In photography, bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in out-of-focus parts of an image. Bokeh has also been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light". Differences in lens aberrations and aperture shape cause very different bokeh effects. - Wikipedia The Bokeh quilt requires 5 fabrics: a background fabric (Fabric E), 3 fabrics for...

30 Nov

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Final Day of Bokeh Quilt Along Pre-Sale

Today is the last day to join the Bokeh Quilt Along at the discounted price. The quilt along begins tomorrow! In photography, bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in out-of-focus parts of an image. Bokeh has also been defined as “the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light”. Differences in lens aberrations and aperture shape cause...

16 Nov

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Pre-Sales Open}

November 14, 2020
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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The Bokeh Quilt Along officially kicks off on December 1st, and pre-sales open today! *Note: Quilting Jetgirl Patrons are automatically enrolled. By purchasing the Bokeh Quilt Along, you are agreeing to be added to a mailing list that will be used to distribute the Bokeh Digital Quilt Pattern in PDF segments starting on December 1, 2020, through May 1, 2021. The dates you...

09 Nov

2020 Finished Quilts

Bokeh {Finished Quilt}

I finished the lap size sample quilt for my upcoming Bokeh Quilt Along last week, so today I can finally reveal the design for the upcoming quilt along. I really love this design, so I hope you are ready to see a lot of photos of the quilt! As I mentioned, I made the lap size version of Bokeh, which...

05 Oct

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Bokeh {Cutting Fabric}

Cutting fabric to start a new project is my least favorite step in the quilt making process. It is always heavily outweighed by the fact that I am excited to get to make something (!!), but it's still the part of the process I like the least. I just find the time it takes to be tedious. As a...

28 Sep

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Bokeh Quilt Along {Upcoming Schedule}

September 24, 2020
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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Mark your calendars! I just put the finishing touches on the first draft of the Bokeh quilt along pattern, and I am excited today to share the schedule for the upcoming quilt along. The Bokeh quilt along will offer 3 quilt sizes: mini (24" x 24"), baby (48" x 48"), and lap (60" x 60"). In addition, each quilt...

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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.