Diffraction Block – Quilting Jetgirl

$Diffraction Quilt Block Tutorial$

05 Apr

Diffraction Block Tutorial

Note: This tutorial was originally written in partnership with OLFA and published on the OLFA craft blog, which no longer exists. I love all the angles included on the OLFA 6" x 24" Frosted Acrylic Ruler, and they inspired me to create the dramatic Diffraction Quilt Block. The Diffraction Quilt Block is created using a repeated slice and insert progression....

$Diffraction Block Baby Quilt by Cheryl Brickey$

04 Oct

OLFA Creators, Quilts

Diffraction Block Baby Quilt

October 2, 2018
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Diffraction Block, Diffraction Block Pattern Tester, OLFA Designer
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As I mentioned in my See Right Through Me post, Cheryl Brickey from Meadow Mist Designs helped review my tutorial for the Diffraction Block and even created a test block. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing the block and baby quilt Cheryl created, and I think it will really inspire you. Cheryl used a print for the background of...

02 Oct

2018 Finished Quilts, OLFA Creators, Quilt Gallery

See Right Through Me {OLFA Designer Feature + Tutorial + Giveaway!}

April 5, 2021
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Diffraction Block, OLFA Designer, See Right Through Me
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UPDATED NOTE 3/10/2021: The OLFA website has changed and no longer shares this tutorial. I will be releasing (and linking) to an updated tutorial hosted on my own website soon. UPDATED NOTE 4/5/2021: Get the Diffraction Block Tutorial here starting today! I was honored when OLFA reached out to me at the end of 2017 to apply to be a part...

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.