lighthouse lens placemats

09 Nov

2015 Finished Quilts, Quilted Placemats

April 7, 2018
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
finished project, lighthouse lens placemats, quilted placemats
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I really enjoyed making the Lighthouse Lens set of 8 quilted placemats, and I am happy to show off their finish today. My table can comfortably seat 6, but I was able to get all 8 set across the table to get a feel for how they look as a group. Half of the placemats are backed in Giants of the...

04 Nov

Quilted Placemats

Lighthouse Lens Placemats {WiP}

November 4, 2015
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
lighthouse lens placemats, quilt design, quilted placemats, WiP, Work in Progress
31 comments

As I mentioned in my Sunday Stash post, I am really excited about a new custom order that I received this past week. I thought I would talk through the design evolution and share the progress I have made piecing this project so far this week. The design inspiration for this project was a lighthouse lens, and the requested color palette...

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.