Saturday, May 23, 2020

Nebula

Nebula is a block of the month quilt made with the Hex N More & Super Sidekick rulers, templates are included in the pattern. It will be available in early 2021 but ask your local quilt shop about ordering it now. This is a collaboration with FreeSpirit Fabrics and it features Tula Pink True Colors fabric line. Shops, reach out to your FreeSpirit rep about ordering Nebula kits & e-mail us if you have any questions.


Quilt Details 
Fabric is True Colors, Solids & HomeMade by Tula Pink
Pattern - Nebula, JBQ 178
Designed by me
Quilted by Teresa Silva of Quiltingismybliss.com
Started on 2/16/20
Finished on 4/25/20
Quilt measures - 97" x 96"



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The Nebula pattern will contain finishing directions for 3 sizes. Most shops will be offering the Queen size. For the Queen size you'll need 8 3/4 yards of 40" wide fabric for backing. Alternatively you can use 3 yards of 108" wide back.




The 18 blocks in Nebula are created using 74 Fat Eighths. The background fabric varies based on which size you are making. Details are below in the next 2 images.

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The Large Lap uses less background fabric than the Queen. If you sign up for the program you can use the additional fabric to create a scrappy quilt back or for another project.

For the Large Lap size you'll need 7 1/8 yards of 40" wide fabric for backing. Alternatively you can use 2 1/2 yards of 108" wide back.

The King size will require some additional fabric beyond the Queen size. Here are the details so you can plan ahead if this size interests you. Please note this shows the total fabrics needed.

For the King size you'll need 10 yards of 40" wide fabric for backing. Since the quilt is 108" tall it is not ideal to use a 108" wide back.

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Here's the links to my Nebula blog posts from 2021:
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
Block 5
Block 6
Block 7
Block 8
Block 9
Background
Finishing & the Bonus Pillow


Here are some more photos of my Nebula quilt hanging out here with me at home.





Nate took the quilt for a spin with his weekly photos.


He is back to earning his quilt inspector status.


This photo shows the Queen size quilt on a King bed.


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Here is a list of shops that are participating in Nebula. This list is not complete and will continue to be updated as we receive information from more participating shops.
Retailers, please email jaybirdquilts@gmail.com with the link to the program you're offering to be included on this list.

Cynthia's Ark - Australia
Dragonfly Fabrics - Australia
Fabric Garden - Australia
Fabric Patch - Australia
Fabric Pixie - Australia
My Fabricology - Australia
Fifis Fabricology- Australia
Just Country Crafts - Australia
Kaela's Patch - Australia
Kate Quilts - Australia
Kellie's Heavenly Patchwork - Australia
Palm Beach Quilting - Australia
Patchwork Plus - Australia
Picklemouse Corner - Australia
Quilty Desires - Australia
Red Heart Designs - Australia
Sew Fab - Australia
Sew Inn - Australia
Whatever Where-ever Craft - Australia
Widebacks - Australia

Addie's Creative Fabrics - Canada
Along Came Quilting - Canada 
Fabrications - Canada
Lori's Country Cottage - Canada
Maker Savvy - Canada
My Two Hands - Canada
Nuts for Bolts - Canada
Thimbles and Things - Canada
Tangled Blossoms - Canada
Watergirl Quilt Co. - Canada

Helene Juul Design - Denmark

Niemanns-Land - Germany
Quilt-Werkstatt an der Mühle (Quilt Workshop at the Mill) - Germany

Nanno Creative - Netherlands
Quiltboutique - Netherlands

Fox's Cottage Quilting & Wool - New Zealand
Kitz N Things - New Zealand
The Apple Basket - New Zealand

Lappemor - Norway


Cotton Patch - United Kingdom
Lovely Jubbly Fabrics - United Kingdom
Sew Hot - United Kingdom

Arthur Bales - South Africa

Quilt Passion - Sweden


USA Brick & Mortar Shops (Some also have online shopping)

Alabama

 Arizona
The Quilt Basket

Delaware
Serendipity Quilt Shop

Florida

Idaho
New Jersey

New Mexico
A Kaleidoscope of Quilts
Oh Sew Sally

Oklahoma
Quilt N Bee

Our Generations Quilt Shop

Rhode Island

South Carolina
Coneflower Quilt Co.
Quilt Connection
The Pin Cushion

Tennessee
Mountain Creek Quilters

Washington


Retailers, please email jaybirdquilts@gmail.com with the link to the program you're offering to be included on this list.




© Blog post written by Julie Herman
For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/This is a list of some stores that carry my patterns and rulers. Many stores are not listed. We advise calling stores first to see if they have what you want in stock.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Candy Corn Block Tutorial

I recently started making these fun candy corn blocks with the Super Sidekick Ruler and a variety of Tula Pink scraps. Some of you had requested a block tutorial, so here it is!


1. This block tutorial uses 2 1/2" strips of fabric and the Super Sidekick Ruler.


2. Start with cutting the white fabric. Align ruler to bottom edge of the strip. The top of the fabric strip will align with the solid horizontal 2 ½” line. Cut along right edge of ruler to trim strip. 


3. Flip the cut fabric strip to the wrong side. Align ruler to bottom edge of the strip & align the top edge of the fabric strip with the 2 ½” line. Align the left cut edge of the fabric strip with the solid diagonal line. Cut along right edge of ruler to complete the triangle.



4. Next is the orange fabric. Align the top of the fabric strip with 4 ½” line. The bottom of the fabric strip will NOT be aligned on a printed ruler line. Cut along right edge of ruler to trim strip. 



5. Flip the cut fabric strip to the wrong side. Align the top of the fabric strip with 4 ½” line. Align the left cut edge of the fabric strip with the solid diagonal line. Cut along right edge of ruler to complete the orange half hexagon.



6. Last to cut is the yellow fabric. Align the top of the fabric strip with 6 ½” line. The bottom of the fabric strip will NOT be aligned on a printed ruler line. Cut along right edge of ruler to trim strip. 

7. Flip the cut fabric strip to the wrong side. Align the top of the fabric strip with 6 ½” line. Align the left cut edge of the fabric strip with the solid diagonal line. Cut along right edge of ruler to complete the yellow shape.



8. Arrange cut shapes as shown below.
9. Flip the orange piece onto the yellow piece as shown. Make sure they are centered and the overhang is equal on both sides.
10. Sew with a 1/4" seam.
11. Press seam open and arrange with the remaining piece as shown below.
12. Flip the white triangle onto the orange piece as shown. Make sure they are centered and the overhang is equal on both sides.
13. Sew with a 1/4" seam.
14. Press seam open.
15. Enjoy your block!
Make as many blocks as you want and arrange as desired.
I'm currently planning on alternating my blocks with black triangles. Basics on how to piece together 60° triangles will help you to make your own scrappy candy corn project.



Enjoy!



© Blog post written by Julie Herman
For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Alphabet Soup Bonus Pattern: Name Quilt

I have a new free bonus pattern that features the letters found in Alphabet Soup. This baby quilt has a name strip and a large area to feature a big print that you don't want to cut up. Wide backs are great for this project. This quilt comes together quickly since it only needs a few few letter blocks to bring it together.

I've made it twice already and I have a third in the works. This one featuring Tula Pink's Monkey Wrench is for my son, Nate.

Quilt Details 
Fabric is Monkey Wrench by Tula Pink
Pattern - Bonus Name Quilt
Designed by me
Started on 5/2/19
Finished on 5/11/19
Quilt measures -  50" x 50" 





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This quilt is for baby Zak who was just born in June.


Quilt Details 
Fabric is Kona Cotton & Urban Zoologie by Ann Kelle, both for Robert Kaufman
Pattern - Bonus Name Quilt
Designed by me
Quilted by me
Started on 4/25/19
Finished on 5/4/19
Quilt measures -  50" x 50" 



The free bonus pattern is available now by filling out your information below. Click "Bonus Projects" to get this quilt pattern sent to your email. Ask for Alphabet Soup at your local quilt shop.




© Blog post written by Julie Herman
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Nourish: A Lone Star Quilt

I am very excited to share my newest quilt with you today. I love this quilt for so many reasons. I named it Nourish because creating it nourished my soul. 

I have loved Lone Star quilts for a long time & knew that one day I'd figure out how to make one without Y seams. Nourish is the result. It comes in 3 sizes (baby, lap, & king) and is made with the Super Sidekick Ruler. You can get the PDF quilt pattern here.



Quilt Details 
Fabric is Kona Cotton by Robert Kaufman
Pattern - Nourish, JBQ 177
Designed by me
Quilted by Teresa Silva
Started on 3/5/19
Finished on 3/31/19
Quilt measures -  72" x 72"  Lap Size


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I used Kona Cotton for the lap size cover sample. The background is White and the other fabrics are Dahlia, Splash, Aruba, Key Lime, Canary, Cantaloupe, Candy Pink & Ballerina.


I decided to photograph the quilt in my living room above the couch. I learned a lesson & next time I will steam a quilt before hanging it on my wall!



I created a rainbow stripe pieced back with fabrics that matched the front.





Teresa did a beautiful job with the quilting. I especially love the feathers that frame the star.


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I created a baby size Nourish for Nathan & used the same fabrics I have for most of his quilts.

Quilt Details 
Pattern - Nourish, JBQ 177
Designed by me
Quilted by Teresa Silva
Started on 3/13/19
Finished on 4/6/19
Quilt measures -  40" x 40"  Baby Size


Nathan was all smiles at the start of our photo shoot.


I love this photo so much that I used it on the back cover of the pattern.


Then he decided he was done with photos and just wanted to suck his thumb. 


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The third Nourish I made features fabrics by Tula Pink. The background is from Pinkerville and the feature fabrics are Tula's Solids and All Star Dots.



Quilt Details 
Fabric is Tula Pink
Pattern - Nourish, JBQ 177
Designed by me
Quilted by Angela Walters
Started on 3/10/19
Finished on 5/1/19
Quilt measures - 72" x 72" Lap Size





I like the play that is created by alternating polka dot prints with solids. 


The background fabric includes all of the colors from the center which creates some fun movement.


I decided to use one of Tula's wide back prints as the backing instead of my usual pieced back. As a result I didn't piece in a label. I decided to include a little woven label before adding my binding.


My model starting giving me the "can I go play now?" face during our photo shoot.


Angela quilted different designs in each color diamond.




Full color Nourish patterns will start shipping to shops next week! I hope you pick up a copy and I look forward to seeing your #NourishQuilt 



© Blog post written by Julie Herman
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