This year, I am really looking forward to sharing about an important behind the scenes aspect of quilt pattern writing: quilt math. Over the course of the year, we are going to cover a variety of quilt math topics including how to go from a design to components and calculating yardage. My goal with this series is to break down the process into easy to work through sections to empower you to confidently work through quilt math in your pattern writing process. Because quilt math is so integrated into the process of pattern writing, this series will also be touching on pattern writing considerations and tips.
Yvonne is a former aerospace engineer turned modern quilter, designer, and technical editor. She was introduced to quilting by her paternal grandmother in high school when her grandmother offered to hand quilt a twin-size quilt to use in her college dorm room if Yvonne made the quilt top. Now, 25 years later, Yvonne has developed a style that bridges her technical background and love of bold color, specializing in transparency, color play and bold, geometric designs. Yvonne’s quilts have been featured in numerous national and international magazines, quilt shows, and Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century. She lives on the big island of Hawaii with her husband.
You can follow her creative journey on her blog, www.quiltingjetgirl.com, or on Instagram @quiltingjetgirl.
Photos by Laura Loewen
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