Telescope

I have a brand new pattern to share today and I'm in LOVE with this quilt!! Let me introduce you to Telescope!!

Quilt Details

Fabric is Everglow & Neon True Colors, both by Tula Pink

Pattern - Telescope, JBQ 180

Designed by me

Quilted by Teresa Silva of Quilting Is My Bliss

Started on 1/12/23

Finished on 3/7/23

Quilt measures - 56" x 72" Lap Size

Telescope was designed to be a beautiful way to showcase fussy cut prints.  It's made with the Jaybird Quilts Fussy Cut Shapes & the Sidekick (or Super Sidekick) Ruler and there's no Y seams!

Fussy cutting is easy with the Jaybird Quilts Fussy Cut Shapes. You can watch video tutorials on how to use the Fussy Cut Shapes and the Sidekick rulers on my YouTube channel. I'm also hosting a sew along to help you make those fussy cut kites. You can sign up for it here.

This pattern was designed for Everglow & Neon True Colors, both by Tula Pink. When selecting other fabrics, choose a variety of stripes, dots, and fabrics that can be fussy cut.

Not only are the creatures fussy cut, but the stripes are too! The pattern includes easy directions on how to create these awesome stripe kites in the blocks.

The Giraffes

The Elephants

The Lions

The Hippos

Telescope is shipping to shops now and will be available for purchase soon! Ask for it from your favorite local quilt shop or independent online shop.
As we learn of where you can shop for the Telescope pattern & quilt kits, we’ll continue to add shops here. Refresh your browser to see the latest shops that have been added:
JF Quilted Designs: Illinois (online only)
Fabric Sanity: Texas (in-person & online)
Threaded Lines Quilt Shop: Texas (in-person & online)
Sierra Sky Sewing: California (online only)
Stitch Fabric Company: Ohio (online only)
Hummingbird Lane Fabrics: Arizona (in-person & online)
Kaela's Patch: Queensland, Australia (in-person & online)
Old Alley Quilt Shop: Minnesota (in-person & online)
Quiltboutique: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands (online only)
PJ's Quilt and Longarm Studio: Florida (in-person & online)
Patched Works: Wisconsin (in-person & online)
Cozy Creative Center: California (in-person & online)
Fat Quarter Shop: Texas (online only)
The Fabric Candy Shoppe: New York (online only)
QuiltWinks: Texas (in-person & online)
Purple KATZ Quilting: Canada (online only)
Lovely Jubbly Fabrics Ltd: United Kingdom (online only)

**Attention shops**: If your shop is carrying Telescope & you would like to be added to this list, please fill out this form.

I pieced my quilt back and included a custom made label.

We've got a fun sew along planned to help you fussy cut these fun fabrics and sew kites with variety & interest.

I'll guide you through using the Jaybird Quilts Fussy Cut Shapes to make fussy cut kites like the ones shown here. Sign up here for the sew along. 

I finished off the quilt with a bias binding of Tula's black and white Tent stripes. Check out my striped bias binding video tutorial to make your own!

I can't wait to see the Telescope quilts that you make! Share photos on social media using #TelescopeQuilt so we can share in the fun. 

Telescope is printed in full color, with detailed fussy cutting directions and full color diagrams. It's got 2 quilt sizes, lap & queen size, and templates are included in the pattern.

Telescope is shipping to shops now and will be available for purchase soon! Ask for it from your favorite local quilt shop or independent online shop.

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

Jaybird Quilts Fussy Cut Shapes Sew Alongs

The Jaybird Quilts Fussy Cut Shapes have landed and we've got some fun sew alongs coming up to put the Fussy Cut Shapes to work with your favorite novelty fabrics! Sign up here to join us!

These sew alongs will cover fabric selection, fussy cutting with the Jaybird Quilts Fussy Cut Shapes, project layout, then sewing the sections & project top. You will need the pattern(s) to participate. Sign up here to sew along with us!

Here's our list of shops offering the sew along patterns, fabric kits, and the Fussy Cut Shapes. We will continue to add shops to this list, so be sure to refresh your browser to see any new shops that many have been added to the list:

Fabric Sanity: Texas (online only)  Rock Candy Fabric Kit  Candy Dish Fabric Kit  Fussy Cut Shapes

Hummingbird Lane Fabrics: Arizona (online & in-store) Sew Along Kits

Threaded Lines Quilt Shop: Texas (online & in-store) Sew Along Kits

Perfectly Pink Quilt Studio: Ohio (in-store) Sew Along Kits

Idaho Sewing & Vacuum: Idaho (online & in-store) Sew Along Kits

Cherry Berry Quilts: California (in-store) Fabric, Patterns, & Rulers

Purple Katz Quilting: Alberta, Canada (online only) Sew Along Kits

**ATTENTION SHOPS** If you'd like us to add a link to your shop’s kits, patterns, or Fussy Cut Shapes, please fill out this form.

First we'll get started with our Fussy Cut Rock Candy Sew Along. Julie will guide you through the process:

February 7, Video 1: Fabric selection for fussy cutting impact

February 10, Video 2: Fussy cutting & table topper layout

February 14, Video 3: Sewing with fussy cut pieces

Sign up here to receive the sew along emails. Emails will have the links to the video tutorials as they’re available, giveaways and prizes, and discounts to quilt shops exclusively for sew along participants.

Share this image on social media to let everyone know that you're sewing along with us!

When we wrap up the Rock Candy sew along, we're going to roll right into making a Fussy Cut Candy Dish pillow. Join us for it! Julie will guide you through the process:

February 21, Video 1: Fabric selection for sussy cutting impact

February 24, Video 2: Fussy cutting & table topper layout

February 28, Video 3: Sewing with fussy cut pieces

March 3, Video 4: Finishing the pillow

Sign up here to receive the sew along emails. Emails will have the links to the video tutorials as they’re available, giveaways and prizes, and discounts to quilt shops exclusively for sew along participants.

Share this image on social media to let everyone know that you're sewing along with us!

Sign up here to join us for the Fussy Cut Shapes Sew Alongs! We're looking forward to sewing with you soon!

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

Jaybird Quilts Fussy Cut Shapes

Introducing my newest product, Fussy Cut Shapes! Fussy Cut Shapes make fussy cutting easy. There's 6 shapes in the package & you can watch the YouTube directions for them by following these links:

4 1/2” Half Triangle

4 1/2” Hexagon

2 1/2” Half Triangle

4 1/2” Half Hexagon

2 1/2” Diamond

2 1/2” 60-degree Triangle

The shapes in the 6-piece set have defined seam allowances, crosshairs, and blunt points to create fun & unique fussy cut projects you’ll always treasure!

 

Each shape has a ¼” gray edge to define the seam allowance, which enables you to focus on the interior space of the shape and know exactly what will appear in the finished shape. Most shapes have centered crosshairs to aid in positioning an image within the shape. Each shape also has blunted points for easy piecing alignment.

Fussy Cut Shapes are available now. Ask for them from your favorite local quilt shop or independent online shop.

Video tutorial directions are available now on YouTube. Fussy Cut Shapes PDF Directions are available now here. 

2 ½" Diamond

4 ½" Half Hexagon

2 ½" Half Triangle

4 ½" Hexagon

2 ½" 60-degree Triangle

4 ½" Half Triangle

Here's where you can shop for the Fussy Cut Shapes:

Canada

Purple KATZ Quilting - Alberta (online only)

Craft de Ville - Montreal (online & in-shop)

USA

Clothesline Creations - Indiana (online & in-shop)

From Past to Present Quilt Shop - Ohio (in-shop)

Hummingbird Lane Fabrics - Arizona (online & in-shop)

Bee's Quilt Shop and Studio - Florida (online & in-shop)

Pennington Quilt Works - New Jersey (online & in-shop)

Patched Works - Wisconsin (online & in-shop)

Threaded Lines Quilt Shop - Texas (online & in-shop)

A Quilter's Oasis - Arizona (in-shop)

Fat Quarter Shop - (online only)

Idaho Sewing & Vacuum - Idaho (online & in-shop)

Fabric Sanity - Texas (online & in-shop)

Sew On & Sew North - North Dakota (online & in-shop)

Red Pine Quilt Shop - Minnesota (online & in-shop)

Cotton Patch Quilt Shop - Florida (online & in-shop)

Old Town Quilt Shop - California (online & in-shop)

Quiltzauberei.de - Germany (online & in-shop)

superbuzzy - California  (online & in-shop)

Kimz Sewing and Patchwork Centre - Australia (online & in-shop)

Amelia's Garden - New York (online & in-shop)

Fox & Frog Quilt Shoppe - Ohio (online only)

**Attention shops**: If your shop is carrying Fussy Cut Shapes & you would like to be added to this list, please fill out this form.

We've got some great sew alongs planned to help you put those Fussy Cut Shapes to use right away.

Julie will guide you through using the Jaybird Quilts Fussy Cut Shapes to make a fussy cut Rock Candy table topper like the one shown above. Sign up here for the sew along. 

We'll also be sewing projects from the Alphabet Soup book. Letters, numbers, and projects, oh my! Julie guides you through her approach to making the letters, numbers, & projects from the book Alphabet Soup using the Hex N More & Super Sidekick rulers, and debuting the new Fussy Cut Shapes from Jaybird Quilts! Sign up here for the sew along.

Fussy Cut Shapes are shipping to shops in December and will be available for purchase on January 3, 2023.

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

Journey2Nebula: A Skill Builder Series

The Journey2Nebula is a self paced skill builder series with cutting & sewing videos where I teach you all kinds of tips for getting started with sewing my patterns. Find ease with cutting & sewing shapes cut on the bias, tips & tricks for matching points, and greater accuracy cutting & sewing 60-degree shapes. You can sign up with your email address for the Journey2Nebula to get a weekly email to help keep you on track throughout the series.

Complete 8 Jaybird Quilts patterns, all with video tutorial instructions, at your own pace. The tutorials are free to access, all you'll need to complete the skill builder are the patterns & the materials to make them.

The goal is to help you familiarize yourself with using the Hex N More & Super Sidekick (or Sidekick) rulers, cutting, & piecing shapes from the rulers. We'll work through small, approachable patterns together with a different skill building pattern each week. 

Other than the cost of the rulers, patterns, and materials, there is no additional cost to participate. Templates are included in all of the patterns. All of the patterns have full color directions. 

The projects that we'll make are:

Seaside: We'll cut and piece diamonds from the Sidekick or Super Sidekick ruler.

Lucky Charm: We'll cut and piece half hexagons from the Hex N More ruler.

Jawbreaker: We'll work on strip piecing, then cut and piece triangles from the Hex N More, Sidekick, or Super Sidekick ruler.

Rock Candy: We'll cut and piece diamonds and triangles from the Sidekick or Super Sidekick ruler. How the table topper is sewn together will demonstrate a similar approach used to sew together the Nebula quilt top.

Candy Dish: We'll cut and piece hexagons and triangles from the Hex N More ruler.

Gazebo: We'll cut and piece half hexagons and triangles from the Hex N More ruler. How the table topper is sewn together will demonstrate the same approaches used to sew together many of the blocks and the Nebula quilt top.

Gemstones: We'll cut and piece triangles and half triangles with the Sidekick or Super Sidekick ruler.

Infinity Stones: This quilt pattern is in my new book Quilts for Baby & Beyond. We'll cut and piece triangles and diamonds with the Super Sidekick ruler.

Patterns and rulers are available from independent quilt shops. Ask your local quilt shops if they have the Journey2Nebula patterns & rulers, order them online, or get the PDF patterns here.

These patterns each offer dedicated focus with the rulers, shapes, and any sewing techniques mentioned. All patterns are rotary cut from fabric strips and machine pieced. They are precut friendly, using 5" squares or 2.5" strips, great for breaking into those precut bundles or stash busting.

Sign up with your email address for the Journey2Nebula to get a weekly email to help keep you on track throughout the series. Share your progress with us on social media using the hashtag #Journey2Nebula so that we can share in the fun with you. I hope that you have as much fun on your Journey to Nebula as I did creating it for you! 

© Blog post written by Julie Herman

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