Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Off the Rail

I have another new pattern to share with you!
{yes i know... lots of new stuff all at once!}

Off the Rail is a modern spin on a traditional favorite.

It features Treasures & Tidbits by Piece O' Cake designs.
I actually designed this quilt long before all of the ones I have shown you over the past few weeks. Back in October at quilt market I showed the design to Becky & Linda of Piece O' Cake and they loved it.  They immediately asked me to make it in their new fabric... so of course I said Yes!
The quilt has actually been up on Robert Kaufman's site for a little while & some of you discovered it before I even knew!


This is a fat quarter friendly quilt.


The pattern includes directions for 4 sizes.


I had just received this quilt back from the quilter right before I spoke at the Village Quilter.  Even though the binding was only half finished I took it anyway!

I used leftover scraps from the front to make a coin strip with my label on the back.


Some outtakes from the cover photo shoots since I know you all enjoy them!

Same location as the cover, but I used a different angle.

On some steps

This just wasn't working!
but you can see Angela's amazing quilting

A peek at the coin strip on the back

*This pattern will be available in April



© Blog post written by Julie Herman
For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/
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55 comments:

  1. Lee Ann L.March 22, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    That is just too cute!

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  2. Mary on Lake PulaskiMarch 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Again a great pattern that is perfect with the fabric choice! Wow Julie - you are rocking out the patterns!

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  3. KarenMarch 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I love this quilt! Beautiful pattern, beautiful fabrics.

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  4. AngelaMarch 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I definitely like this one! I has some great movement to it. I love fence rail type quilts. And it's so cheerful in these fabrics.

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  5. Donna @ SnowboundMarch 22, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I love it! This is one I'll definitely like to try one day! Beautiful job Julie!

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  6. chqMarch 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love this quilt!!!

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  7. AngiMarch 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I am in the process of one very similar to this. Glad to know that it works out and looks so good!

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  8. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 22, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I just finished a Noah's Ark youth quilt that I pieced 3 yrs. ago with this same setting. I used plaids, checks and stripes. Rails are around fussy cut animal blocks.

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  9. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    This is beautiful! I have loved all your quilts and this one is o exception!

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  10. AlisaMarch 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt, Julie. It would work in so many different fabrics.

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  11. MaryMarch 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Rail fence quilts are so fun to make. I might have to give this a shot.

    Please tell me quilting is your full time job...I am starting to feel like a sloth!

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  12. JanMarch 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Julie, another great one!

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  13. harleywife57/ Mickey WhiteMarch 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I just ordered Hugs&Kisses over the weekend and you release ANOTHER pattern I love !!! NICE , very NICE !!

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  14. JudyMarch 22, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I will buy this pattern! I really like it. Please let us know the day it is available. Wish I could get it now!

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  15. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)March 22, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Yay! This one is so fun too. You have certainly been crazy busy. Love it!

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  16. TammyMarch 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I love this quilt! The pattern, the fabric...great job!!!

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  17. Crystal HendrixMarch 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Awesome quilt!!

    I have a question....where do you have your patterns printed??? Just at a local store (aka Walmart, sams club or costo) or a professional place???

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  18. Ms. VeggieMarch 22, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Will it be available for pre-order??

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  19. SherriMarch 22, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Love this Julie! You have been busy lately! Can't wait to meet you at market...you are going, right?!

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  20. KatheGMarch 22, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love your work! So refreshing. Thanks.

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  21. Summer KillebrewMarch 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Gorgeous! I believe this is my favorite of your patterns. I look forward to it being on sale!

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  22. Angie @ CraftedAnglesMarch 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    You are really on a roll Julie! Looks great :)

    Angie - http://craftedAngles.com

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  23. mascanlonMarch 22, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Great pattern and the fabric is so happy!

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  24. bethanndoddMarch 22, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    How exciting. I really love it! Another one of your patterns to add to my list :) The pic on the steps is so cool! Smiles

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  25. AnneMarch 23, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Another winner! Love the dimension created by the interlocking blocks. Piece O' Cake's vibrant fabric line "sings spring!"

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  26. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I just received your new patterns and go on a weeklong retreat at Sandbridge VA on the beach. What a great scheduling I have. I can't decide what to make first and then I see today's quilt and it is fabulous! Love your style.
    Carol

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  27. CarolMarch 23, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    This is just so cute!!! I want to make one just like it. I'm looking forward to the pattern and fabric becoming available. I think the material is just perfect for this pattern.

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  28. LeeMarch 23, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I lovely pattern and beautiful quilting! I love the back coin strip!

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  29. Cheri C.March 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Love it!! Want it!!! How do I get it?? Are you going to market? Do I ask my local quilt shop to get them? Am I not realizing your store?? I'll look more on your site...

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  30. PamKittyMorningMarch 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    This one is my favorite of all!

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  31. amy smartMarch 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I LOVE this Julie!! Perfect fabrics for the design too. I think it's one of my favorites of your patterns.

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  32. LettybMarch 24, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Agree it is a total winner!

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  33. VickiTMarch 24, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I don't know how you to do Julie. ANOTHER winner in my mind. Love it.

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  34. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 24, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Hi Julie..can you let me know where to get your patterns again? Somehow I lost the email...thank you

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  35. GretaMarch 25, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Oh, I love this one...too! You are so clever. I have your "Rewind" and "Fast Forward" patterns and am really looking forward to working them up. (I didn't even enter your giveaway, because I knew I had to have them and wasn't going to leave anything to chance.) I'd better get busy, April's almost here.

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  36. Linda at Roscoe's MaMarch 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Beautiful!

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  37. MelissaMarch 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I love everything about the quilt - the fabulous design and gorgeous fabrics!

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  38. JenApril 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

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  40. Judy JApril 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    What a bright, cheery line! I love the print with the multi-colored flowers.

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  41. JudyApril 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I will take either bundle because I will buy the other. I really like this quilt and pattern. I'm on the waiting list at FQS. THANK YOU.

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  42. marlene@ByTheSeamApril 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Nice Quilt and I love the fabric, so bright and cherrie

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  43. WendyApril 18, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love the red flowers with the checked blue background. Gorgeous!

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  44. Leslie WApril 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    This quilt is so cute and fresh. I had trouble deciding on my favorite fabric. The circles/open dots in any colorway (red, green, blue or yellow) are my favorites.

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  45. Leslie WApril 18, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Okay, I just posted to my Facebook account also. Spreading the word on your website and patterns.

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  46. NancyApril 18, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Love those yellows... and the pattern is adorable..

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  47. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love this!

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  48. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Wonderful, fresh colors. Love the reds and yellows, and pattern is lovely.

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  49. AllisonApril 19, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    With Spring here I am drawn to the yellows but I can't pick just one. And the whole quilt is amazing and just makes me smile to look at it!

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  50. CherylApril 19, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    This quilt is so bright. It reminds me of summer. I especially like the big floral in the red, yellow and blue.

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  51. Linda E in NMApril 20, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Your rail quilt is a very cute pattern and looks fairly easy to do. congratulations!

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  53. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    What a lovely quilt! I love the colors and the style. Just got a message from Fat Quarters and will get the kit once it comes out!

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  54. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    My fave fabric - the blue check with red flowers - (reminds me of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz for some obscure reason :). Posted this to my FB as well - Heather L.

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  55. UnknownSeptember 5, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    That is such a beautiful quilt. Gives one some ideas! Thank you so much for sharing!

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