Jaybird Quilts

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Hex N More Cutting Tutorials - Jewel

Today we continue our cutting tutorials for the Hex N More.

Full Color Directions are also included with each Hex N More Ruler.

We have already covered how to cut 60° Triangles, Half Hexagons, & Hexagons. The last shape we are doing to cut is the Jewel. The Hex N More can cut four sizes of Jewels. The measurements are based on the height of the Jewel.

Four Sizes - 3", 6", 9", 12"

With today's tutorial I'm demonstrating how to cut a 9" Finished Size Jewel.

1. Start with a 9 1/2" x width of fabric strip.

2. Place ruler as shown aligning the top of the 9 1/2" jewel shape (also happens to be the 6 1/2" hex line) with the top edge of the fabric strip.

3. Cut along right edge of ruler to trim strip.

4. Flip fabric over to the wrong side. Align top of fabric strip with the top of the 9 1/2" jewel shape & the cut edges with the solid 9 1/2" jewel line.

5. Cut along right edge of ruler to complete the jewel.

6. Rotate the fabric strip 180° to cut the next jewel. Align ruler & trim off the excess fabric.

7. Flip fabric back over to the right side. Align top of fabric strip with the top of the 9 1/2" jewel shape & the cut edges with the solid 9 1/2" jewel line.

8. Cut along right edge of ruler to complete the jewel.

No part of this tutorial may be reproduced without written consent of Jaybird Quilts.

For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/

Skip the Borders - Blog Book Tour, Day 5

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Today is the 5th stop on the tour! Head on over to Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber! Kim is a fan of borders... so you'll be able to read how she plans on using my book!

Floating Triangles from Skip the Borders

Monday, September 17, 2012

Skip the Borders - Blog Book Tour, Day 4

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Today is the fourth stop on the tour! Head on over to Pink Chalk Studio to see what Kathy thinks of my book!

Framed Coins from Skip the Borders

Friday, September 14, 2012

Skip the Borders - Blog Book Tour, Day 3

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Today is the third stop on the tour! Head on over to Beyond the Reef to see what Natalie thinks of my book & the projects she has already started to make from it!

Four Patch Shift from Skip the Borders

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Hex N More Cutting Tutorials - Hexagon

Today we continue our cutting tutorials for the Hex N More.

Full Color Directions are also included with each Hex N More Ruler.

Last week I showed you how to cut 60° Triangles & Half Hexagons. The next shape we are doing to cut is the Hexagon. The Hex N More can cut four sizes of Hexagons. The measurements are based on the height of the hexagon. This makes rotary cutting the hexagons from strips simple & easy!

Four Sizes - 2", 4", 6", 8"

With today's tutorial I'm demonstrating how to cut a 4" Finished Size Hexagon.

1. Start with a 4 1/2" x width of fabric strip. 2. Place ruler as shown aligning the fabric strip with the solid horizontal 4 1/2" hexagon lines.

3. Cut along right edge of ruler to trim strip.

4. Turn strip around 180°

5. Align cut edges with solid 4 1/2" hexagons lines on ruler.

6. Cut along right edge of ruler to complete hexagon.

7. Turn strip around 180° to cut the next hexagon. Align solid horizontal 4 1/2" hexagon lines.

8. Cut along right edge of ruler to trip strip. Discard triangles or cut small 1" triangles for another project. Repeat steps above to continue cutting hexagons along the strip.

The same 4 1/2" strip can be used to cut multiple shapes. You can cut a 4" Hexagon, 8" Half Hexagon and a 4" 60° Triangle.

No part of this tutorial may be reproduced without written consent of Jaybird Quilts.

For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Skip the Borders - Blog Book Tour, Day 2

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Today is the second stop on the tour! Head on over to ps i quilt to find out what Rachel thinks of borders, binding and my book!

Monday Generation Q started off the tour. Unfortunately the post wasn't able to be seen most of the day because of network issues. Anyway... it is all fixed now! If you missed their post Monday... go check it out now!

Dot Dot Dash from Skip the Borders

Monday, September 10, 2012

Skip the Borders - Blog Book Tour

Today starts my blog book tour!

Over the next few weeks you'll have a chance to learn more about my book! Each stop will have photos, reviews & a chance for you to win a free eBook of Skip the Borders!

The first stop is over at Generation Q Magazine today. Hop on over there to find out what they think of borderless quilts!

Full Schedule

Generation Q Magazine - Monday, Sept 10th

Rachel @ ps i quilt - Wednesday, Sept 12th

Natalie @ Beyond the Reef - Friday, Sept 14th

Pink Chalk - Monday, Sept 17th

Fat Quarter Shop - Wednesday, Sept 19th

Holly @ Bijou Lovely - Friday, Sept 21st

Rita @ Red Pepper Quilts - Monday, Sept 24th

Robert Kaufman @ Swatch and Stitch - Wednesday, Sept 26th

Jessica Levitt - Friday, Sept 28th

Vanessa @ V&Co - Monday, Oct 1st

Martingale - Tuesday, Oct 2nd

Emily @ Carolina Patchworks - Friday, Oct 5th

Katy @ I'm a Ginger Monkey - Monday, Oct 8th

Audrie @ Blue is Bleu - Wednesday, Oct 10th

Angela Walters - Friday, Oct 12th
John @ Quilt Dad - Monday, Oct 15th

Julie @ Jaybird Quilts - Wednesday, Oct 17th

Box of Chocolates from Skip the Borders

Friday, September 7, 2012

Hex N More Cutting Tutorials - Half Hex

Over the next few days I'll be posting cutting tutorials for the Hex N More.

Full Color Directions are also included with each Hex N More Ruler.

First I showed how to cut 60° Triangles. The next shape we are doing to cut is the Half Hex. It is the second easiest shape to cut and you also have little to no waste when cutting them. The Hex N More can cut four sizes of Half Hexagons. The measurements are based on the size of a full hexagon. This means that the 6" Half Hexagon will measure 3" finished in height.

Four Sizes - 2", 4", 6", 8"

With today's tutorial I'm demonstrating how to cut a 6" Size Half Hex.

1. Start with a 3 1/2" x width of fabric strip.
2. Place ruler as shown aligning the top of fabric strip with the solid horizontal 6 1/2" hexagon line, and the bottom of fabric strip with the solid 6 1/2" half hex line.

3. Cut along right edge of ruler to trim strip.

4. Flip fabric over to the wrong side. Align cut edges with solid 6 1/2" hexagon and 6 1/2" half hex lies.

5. Cut along right edge of ruler to complete half hex.

6. Turn strip around 180° to cut the next half hexagon. Align ruler and trim off dog ears.

7. Flip fabric back over to the right side. Align cut edges with solid 6 1/2" hexagon and 6 1/2" half hex lies. Cut along right edge of ruler to trip strip.

No part of this tutorial may be reproduced without written consent of Jaybird Quilts.

For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Hex N More Cutting Tutorials - 60° Triangle

Over the next few days I'll be posting cutting tutorials for the Hex N More.

Full Color Directions are also included with each Hex N More Ruler.

I'm going to start with the 60° Triangle. It is the easiest shape to cut and you have little to no waste when cutting them. The Hex N More can cut four sizes of 60° Triangles. The measurements are from the base of the triangle to the tip, not along one side.

Four Sizes - 1", 2", 3", 4"