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17 Mar

Ebb and Flow {Discussion}

March 14, 2018
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Creative Philosophy, discussion topic, Ebb and Flow
30 comments

This is a quick post today reflecting on something I shared via Instagram earlier this week. Amy from Amy's Creative Side is hosting a month long photo challenge on Instagram called #IGQuiltFest to bring the quilting community together there. A prompt for earlier this week was "Best Tip Ever" and I shared this graphic: A wise man once told my...

09 Jan

2016 Finished Quilts, Discussion, Quilts

FMQing Name & First Patron MiniMini Quilt

April 7, 2018
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
discussion topic, free motion quilting name, mini mini quilt, patron mini mini quilt
36 comments

Yesterday, when I was describing the quilting I did for the Family and Friends mini quilt, I described it as graffiti quilting. Renee @Quilts of a Feather and, separately, Jenn @A Quarter Inch from the Edge and I had back and forth email conversations about what delineates free motion quilting from graffiti quilting. Make no mistake about it, Karlee Porter...

24 Oct

Discussion

Ugly Duckling Phase {Discussion}

October 24, 2015
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
creative process, discussion topic, philosophy discussion, ugly duckling phase
22 comments

It has been a while since I hosted a discussion topic, and several have been percolating in my brain. Over the course of the past few weeks, I recognized that I was repeatedly finding myself stuck on several projects. Basically, there comes a point in the creative process when the item in question is in an Ugly Duckling Phase....

09 May

Discussion

Comfort Zone

May 9, 2015
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
comfort zone, discussion topic, new style
39 comments

Continuing to work through the discussion guide about "Why Quilts Matter", today I want to focus on: Given the variety of fabrics and notions available today, what would it take to move you out of your comfort zone to try a new style? This resonates deeply with me, because I can find myself very, very scared of change. And let's face it,...

02 May

Discussion

Emotional Connections

May 2, 2015
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
discussion topic, how to quilts engage us, quilts and emotional connections, why quilts matter
41 comments

I recently stumbled across a discussion guide about "Why Quilts Matter", and I want to explore in detail some of the questions within the guide book. Today, the question that jumped right out and grabbed me is: What kinds of emotional connections do we have with quilts, and why do they engage us? It is hard to know where to start...

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.