Group Quilt – Quilting Jetgirl

27 Aug

2021 Finished Quilts

Thrown for a Curve {Finished Group Quilt}

August 31, 2021
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Group Quilt
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Over the past week and a half, I had so much fun getting to quilt and finish the group quilt. We have named it Thrown for a Curve. First, let's take a look at the 8 coordinating thread colors I used to finish the quilt. I used 50wt Aurifil in: 2460 (Dark Carmine Red) to match 9000-252 Marrakech 2235 (Orange)...

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16 Aug

Quilts

Group Quilt {Pieced Quilt Top}

August 11, 2021
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Group Quilt
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In April, I shared a grouping of 10 quilt blocks that I shipped off to be considered to be used in a group quilt. As everyone else in the group lives near-ish to one another in South Carolina, they were able to get together in June and July to piece together the quilt top. The fun part is that...

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06 Jul

Quilts

Group Quilt Fabric

June 28, 2020
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Group Quilt
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Back in November, I brainstormed ideas for a group quilt. After discussing the ideas with the group, we opted for the following guidelines: All blocks will finish at 3", 6", or 9" on any side (3 1/2", 6 1/2", or 9 1/2" unfinished). All blocks will have a curve. The curve can be done via piecing, applique, bias tape,...

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22 Jul

Quilts

Log Cabin Filler Blocks for Design Group Quilt

July 3, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Design Group, Group Quilt, Log Cabin Blocks
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After sending off my first set of blocks for the Design Group quilt and seeing how all the blocks made related to one another, I made a few smaller blocks to use a potential filler blocks as the quilt top is assembled. I made sure to use each of the 8 colors this time, and my personal touch was to...

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13 May

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Group Quilt Blocks

May 4, 2019
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Design Group, Group Quilt, Log Cabin Blocks
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The design group I am a part of is working on a group quilt. The overarching goal is to create a group quilt that is both cohesive in design while reflecting each quilter within the group. I would like to thank Painter's Palette and Hobbs for supplying fabric and batting. I had a beautifully washed, pressed, and stacked fabric bundle...

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About Yvonne

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, 25 years later, Yvonne has developed a style that bridges her technical background and love of bold color, specializing in transparency color play and bold, geometric designs. Yvonne’s quilts have been featured in numerous national and international magazines, quilt shows, and Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century. She lives on the big island of Hawaii with her husband.