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25 Sep

Cloudy Night Sky {Pieced Quilt Top}

September 23, 2023
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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After working through what thread color(s) I wanted to use to piece the Cloudy Night Sky quilt top, I was ready to start chain piecing my curve blocks for the quilt top. I loaded up my machine with 50wt Aurifil Thread in 2785 (very dark navy) and was able to sew my quarter circle and orange peel blocks fairly quickly....

20 Sep

Quilts

Cloudy Night Sky {Piecing Thread Selection}

I am taking my time getting started piecing Cloudy Night Sky this week. I have been documenting my decision making process on Instagram, but nothing really feels "official" until I record it here on my website. So today, I'm going to share how I thought through and selected the thread I am going to use to piece my two...

18 Sep

Quilts

Cloudy Night Sky {Fabric Prep}

September 15, 2023
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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After finally overcoming the urge to put off cutting the fabric for my next project, I'm happy to report that the worst is over and I'm ready to start piecing Cloudy Night Sky. I'm using Kona cotton in Nightfall and Snow. My 28mm rotary cutter was perfect paired with the drunkard's path templates from Jen Carlton-Bailly. The design wall doesn't look...

21 Aug

Quilts

Cloudy Night Sky {Fabric}

The good news is that not only do I have a rough draft of my next quilt along pattern written, but I also have had time to think about the quilt I want to make in time to submit for consideration to QuiltCon 2024: Cloudy Night Sky. I have been eager to make Cloudy Night Sky since I designed...

Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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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.