This month I had the great honor of working on a Jaybird Quilts pattern for Quiltmaker Magazine.
The pattern, Raspberry Dessert, designed of course by Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts, can be found in the latest Quiltmaker Magazine which will be on stands in about two weeks. I didn't alter the pattern at all, and the size shown here is a LARGE throw that measures 76.5" x 76.5"
I used all my primary bright fabrics against a black background to make this striking quilt.
My neighbor saw me photographing the quilt top and asked me if I would make a twin size quilt for her daughter. So I am currently making another Rainbow version of this quilt in a twin size. I only needed to alter the pattern slightly for that version.
To make this pattern in the rainbow pattern I pieced it in sections by color.
Then I trimmed each section.
Then I set my machine on it’s longest stitch length and did a stay-stitch a scant 1/4” from the edge of each section, to reduce stretch and keep any seams from popping open until I could get the sections sewn together and the whole thing quilted and bound!
I also made a large runner in spring colors using Julie's same pattern.
Doesn't it look nice on my mantel top? I think I like it better there than on the table, as I had it in the picture above.
But on to more exciting news! Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts, has generously donated one of her patterns to offer as a giveaway! I'm so excited, because not only will you get her Raspberry Dessert pattern in the latest Quiltmaker magazine, you also have the opportunity to win another pattern here.
But wait, that's not all! Check out all my fellow Scrap Squad members' blogs to see their versions of Julie's pattern. Each of them will also be hosting a giveaway as well. And the final giveaway will be on Quiltmaker's Quilty Pleasures Blog.
For my giveaway, you have several chances to enter:
- Leave a comment telling me which Jaybird Quilt pattern you like the best.
- Become a follower and leave a comment letting me know (or just let me know you already follow).
- Tweet about the giveaway (@iQuilty) and leave the tweet link in a comment
- Blog about the giveaway and leave a link in a comment
Also don't forget to check out the other giveaways and quilts:
- Linda at Linda's Quilting Blog
- Pat at Crazy Quilter Mama
- Donna at Donna's Quilts
- Kim at Pokeytown Kim
- Jane at Forest Jane
- Ruth at Threads of Mine
- Carol at her Connecting Threads Member Page
- Quilty Pleasures - Quiltmaker Magazine is hosting a fabric giveaway!
Cheers,
123 comments:
I just became a follower. I love your blog name!
I love Julie's Firecracker pattern.
My fav. Jaybird pattern is off the rail. I really love your quilt! The bright colors are so cheery!
I'm a follower. What a fun giveaway. Love that quilt, so bright and cheery. Hugs
Love your quilt and the colors are great! Thanks for sharing.
I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.
I really like the other quilt pattern called "Unwind."
I absolutely love your quilt....the rainbow effect is gorgeous! It is my favorite of them all.
I have signed on as a follow so I can see all that you do...your quilts are lovely.
I'm a huge fan of Julie's and I have several favorite patterns, I still like dot party and off the rail
I love your rainbow version especially on the black
I added your giveaway to my weekly roundup Quilty Giveaways
http://quiltygiveaways.blogspot.com/
I just love what you did with the rainbow idea. Wonderful job, again!
I love all Julie's quilts, but the one that caught my eye first was the FireCracker pattern. It looks a little different - a star, but not - and I think it would stretch my fledgling piecing skills a good bit.
I have added you to my Google Reader so I can keep up with all your creative goodness. I don't tweet or blog, so I only get 2 chances to win.
I've blogged about the give-a-way @ http://mefutch.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/blog-give-a-ways/ - I like the black background - it makes the colors pop!
Dionne- your quilt turned out great! Very nice writing on your blog too!
All her patterns are good but this bit the dust. Or maybe because of the color theme?
Just became a follower of your blog.
It's hard to decide, but I like Dot Parade best I think! nice patterns, so I hope I win.
thanks!
I was lucky enough to win a charm pack and pattern on Julie's blog I chose Firecracker as my favourite pattern. I love that I have a chance to win another one of her patterns. Linda
Your colors and the rainbow effect are most striking. A beautiful quilt.
One of my favorites of Julies patterns is Off The Rail!
thanks!
I am a new follower!
Your quilt is my favorite - love the rainbow look w/ the black background.
This is so beautiful and I love this pattern of Julie's. I think it is her best one yet and your quilt just makes it work so well! Good job!
Very nice quilt...love the colors.
Donna
My favorite Jaybird pattern is Carnival. It is next on my list of quilts to make.
"Off the rail" is a great jaybird pattern. It's hard to select one from all her new patterns.
I'm tossed between Unwind and Firecracker. Is there a pot of gold under your rainbow? Hmm that might be a good name for your beautiful quilt. Great twist to color and orientation. Sandi
I like lots of Julie's patterns but lately I've been looking at "Off the Rail" and thinking I want to make that. Also - your scrap squad quilt is gorgeous!
My fav is Dance Floor!
I like the rasberry delight pattern and it's great to see all the different colors you all have used. I really like that you used different colors. It's a beautiful quilt.
Your version is so gorgeous!!
My favorite patterns are Carnival, Firecracker and Opposites Attract.
I love Julie's new pattern "Off the Rail". This is one quilt I would love to make. Your version of the Raspberry quilt is very pretty. I like the way the colors pop against the black.
Carnival and Hug and Kisses are two patterns I like of Julie's.
I just became a follower.
I like Plaid parade...
Your Raspberry quilt came out great! I'll be looking for the next issue of Quiltmaker...
That Raspberry Dessert is fabulous!
One of Julie's patterns that I like is off the rail...hard to pick just one though :)
Julie has some awesome quilts. Trying to come up with my favorite one really does vary depending on my mood each day. LOL I think though that most often "Unwind" is at the top.
I am now following your blog.
Good evening. How nice to be doing this quilt for the magazine, I'd be honored too! As for the Jaybird patterns, I'm really liking the Off The Rail pattern and can visual embroidery in the center block. Of course the Raspberry Dessert if really nice. I love how the colors make each look so different. Thanks!
I am a brand new follower, thanks!
Posted of the giveaway on my new blog, thanks!
http://ilovescruffydog.blogspot.com/
I am now one of your fearless followers, Dionne! I like many of the Jaybird quilt patterns, but the one that caught my eye is "Hugs & Kisses" (because I'm a grandma now...and that's what I love to give- and receive!!!) Also- it is a fun scrappy pattern and I LOVE scrappy quilts! :)
Julie has some awesome patterns. But I think I like Firecracker the best :-)
Your Lap Quilt is so cheery and spring like. It sure would cheer a person up. Would make a great Comfort Quilt for someone. You did a great job.
I'm a new follower!
My favorite Julie Herman pattern has to be dance floor. I love the simplicity of the colors. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I blogged about your giveaway!
My favorite quilt would be Hugs & Kisses. Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway!
I am a new follower of your blog.
Gorgeous quilt in rainbow colors!!
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Lealee33
Off the Rail is my favorite pattern of Julie's. Thx for offering the give-away! Cheers, Cathy
My favorite pattern of Julie's is Dance Floor. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway.
It's hard to decide but I think my favorite is Fast Forward. Very striking. Of course, so are the ones with circles. Your Rainbow quilt is fabulous. Great use of the your scraps.
My favorite pattern is Plaid Parade. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
I am a new follower of your blog. Thanks for the inspiration!
Off the rail is my favorite Julie pattern. Can't wait for it's April release!
I'm a follower.
My favorite pattern is unwind. I lI've the use of negative space in this design.
Dot Party, Hugs and Kisses and Opposites Attract ...I can't pick which one of those is my favorite! They are all so fun!
MGM
I'm a new follower too! Glad I found you!
MGM
Wow, your quilt is gorgeous! Can't wait to try one of my own. My favorite of the new Jaybird patterns is Firecracker.
I have become a follower!
Julie's quilts are all so great! My favorite quilt of her's is Dolly Dresses that she made for her Aliyah.
unwind is my fave jaybird pattern.
i love how you did this quilt in the rainbow effect!
My favorite is Plaid Parade because I LOVE argyle and I have 2 boys so the colorway she chose for the cover is fabulous for me!
Well, other than Raspberry Dessert, of course, my favorite iw Dance Floor. It's so "neat" and different! Love it!
I'm now following you!
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/goonyburd/status/53162964810870784
I can't decide between Plaid Parade and Off The Rail
Great Giveaway! I like her pattern Opposites Attract.
i like the dot pattern, and the Argyle-y one, whatever that was called...
i'm a follower too!
I'm a follower.
My favorite is CARNIVAL.
Circle around was my favorite Julie Pattern (which I made two of). Now I'm in love with firecracker and fast forward which I've already bought and am ready to make!
Love your verson of this. The colors are great!
Off the rail is great, and this is topping the list. When I see yours, I think of stained glass!
I love Dot Party and Fast Forward. Julie is so darn talented and creative. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would have to say that I like Julie's Plaid Parade quilt pattern the best, but of course all of them are great. bimbi9atverizondotnet
I am a follower of your blog. bimbi9atverizondotnet
I love the pattern Dance Floor, that's pretty. :)
I'm a follower now!
I've blogged about the giveaway!
http://birdolovemoo.blogspot.com/2011/03/wednesday-giveaways_30.html
I've tweeted about your giveaway @cmdoduck Thanks for doing it!
It is hard to pick my favorite betwen Carnival and Off the Rail. Think I will have to go with Carnival as it will be perfect for my grandchild-to-be.
I'm a follower!
All of her patterns are great, but I especially like Firecracker! Thanks.
My favorite pattern is her Carnival one.
I really want Julie's Fast Forward pattern. Its currently my favorite.
I now follow your blog.
I have not idea how to do a Tweet link so I just copied and pasted what I tweeted here.
renegadequilterAnn Skelton
Giveaway going on with @iQuilty over at Sew Many Quilts
Hope that works.
I just becane a follower. I really enjoyed looking around youe blog.
Julie has so many wonderful paterns that it is really hard to pic a fav. If I really have to choose I would say my fav is Carnival.
It's hard to decide, but I like Off the rail
I am a new follower
What great new pattern! I also like the Carnival pattern!
I would choose firecracker...but I like all of the patterns
I'm a follower!
I live Carnival.
Love your variation on the pattern - isn't this fun!!!!!
Carol
jcvic@frontier.com
My favourite of her patterns is Opposites Attract.
Your version of the quilt is so colourful, it would brighten any room.
Good Morning,
The table topper... I love little quilts -- well, wouldn't you know it, I love all quilts!
I love the pattern Fast forward. And I truely like your Rainbow Dessert! Just beautiful color placement!
I'm torn between Raspberry Dessert and Huggs & Kisses!!! y'all do such a greay job on your samples.
Am so glad y'all have this giveaway, it's a wonderful introduction to all your blogs! Am now a follower.
Really love your rainbow version, wonderful ! My favorite pattern is Hugs and kisses.
I am a new follower.
I love your quilt and think it would be wonderful to be able to do one myself. Have enjoyed your blog.
Gayle L. @ nannygayle2@cox.net
Dance Floor looks stunning! thanks for the chance!
Dot Party is my favorite pattern at Jaybird.
And I'm a new Follower! I'm having a great time going through your blogs.
I love Julie's Opposites Attract pattern. Thanks for the giveaway.
Dot Party is my favorite pattern. teekayb29@gmail.com
Follower - teekayb29@gmail.com
I love her Fire Cracker & Carnival patterns!
Thanks for the chance :D
fsarah09 at gmail dot com
I Follow!
Hi! I like Julie's "Dot Party" very much! I truly like all of her fabulous patterns.
I am a new follower!
Thanks for the opportunity to enter this great giveaway. Wow, how do I pick a favourite - they are all gorgeous. I think Unwind would be at the top of my want list.
I am a follower now. Pssst! (love the Nuts and Robolts quilt below)!!
I love your quilt! It was great to be able to hop around and look at one pattern, and different resulting quilts. Thank you for participating. I love Julie's pattern of Fast Forward. It looks super intense!
Beautiful - the black makes all the other colors "pop" - Deanna - Skinfizzical.com
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