Night Sky Sew Along Week 2: Cutting

[@loreleiradford6089]

The instructions are very clear on the pattern, however, it is also nice to get a visual. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@jaybirdquilts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jeannemorphew118]

I really appreciate the left handed directions.

[@jaybirdquilts]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@susanspringett2919]

Thanks Julie. Very helpful as always.

[@jaybirdquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

I finally get to sit down and watch your video! I hope you have a joyful week ahead. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Thank you! You too!

[@valearl4979]

Thank you, Julie!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Welcome!

[@christymbess]

Thanks for showing lefty!

[@jaybirdquilts]

You're welcome!

[@cheryllaster229]

Thank you

[@jaybirdquilts]

You're welcome

[@annaturner2828]

Hello. Thank you

[@jaybirdquilts]

Welcome!

[@sarasfmcreate1513]

Thank you! Excellent teaching and also good to have a project in bite size pieces. So appreciate you!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@sharlafields7932]

Great Instructions.

[@jaybirdquilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethmika5090]

Hi Julie, new to your tutorials but so glad to have come across them. I have the ruler and material. Will get the pattern asap. I can't wait to get started, thank you.

[@jaybirdquilts]

Welcome! I'm glad that you found us here!

[@elizabethmika5090]

Where can I get the pattern?

[@jaybirdquilts]

@@elizabethmika5090 Ask for it at your local quilt shop, many of the shops listed here will have it available: www.jaybirdquilts.com/2022/01/night-sky-sew-along.html Or you can get the PDF version here: bonus.jaybirdquilts.com/patterns

[@erinferre7732]

I knew there was a reason I hadn't started the Night Sky quilt yet; I was just waiting for this QAL! Thank you for the video tutorials!

[@jaybirdquilts]

You're welcome!

[@cazfromoz1]

Brilliant. Can't wait to sew pieces together! Fun, fun, fun! Good tip on not relying on lines on mats. Thanks, Julie!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pattyhammond943]

Have had this pattern and the rulers for several years but felt intimidated. Joined the sewalong and constructed my first three half blocks last night using some Pure Solids by AGF. LOVING IT AND FEELING ADDICTED - LOL. Who knew???

[@jaybirdquilts]

Thanks for joining us!

[@cynthialodermeier5291]

Thank you for the great instruction on use of the ruler!

[@jaybirdquilts]

You're welcome!

[@JRRackliff]

Clear and consist instructions. GREAT JOB! Thanks!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@normathompson3369]

Thank you so much for tips. I bought this pattern a few years ago and hoping your tutorials will motivate me.

[@jaybirdquilts]

You got this!

[@janicegearhart953]

Thank you, Julie. Your detailed instructions are appreciated by this engineer!

[@jaybirdquilts]

You're very welcome!

[@RLKelley999]

Thank you for showing me how to do this. I am kind of a newbie on quilting, so anything I can learn helps...Be blessed!!!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dreed5530]

Thank you. This makes the directions in the printed pattern even easier to follow. Now to get cutting.

[@jaybirdquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeniferaragon7267]

Thanks so much for the demo! Somehow in your previous videos I missed the part about using both ends of the ruler to make the half triangles. You can't (or maybe you can) imagine the machinations I was going through to get the correct shape using just one end of the ruler!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Oh no! I'm glad to hear that you know how to do it now.

[@lindafudge57]

Looks hard but I love a challenge

[@jaybirdquilts]

It's worth trying!

[@melodiegingras6757]

Thank you for the hint about not using my cutting board. I normally use the lines and my ruler but I better depend on the ruler now more than ever!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@conniegrodensky9283]

Thanks, Julie, can't wait to get started--and thinking it's time to get started! I am interested to see where this journey takes us, and how beautiful everyone's quilts will be!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lynadalparsons9720]

Thank you awesome instructions ❤️

[@jaybirdquilts]

Glad you like them!

[@nailvidz4186]

Great videos!!! I did Journey to Nebula and Nebula and still found this very helpful. Thank you. All my best to the little ones!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@kathleencerullo8303]

Thanks Julie! Great video explanation!!!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChristineKrannich]

Thanks, Julie!

[@jaybirdquilts]

Welcome!

[@lindarankin4564]

Thanks, Julie. Great video.

[@jaybirdquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ann-qu6xn]

Thanks for the great instructions. Do you pre-wash your fabrics?

[@jaybirdquilts]

You're welcome. Thanks for asking. For quilting, generally no. There are a few exceptions that I make from time to time, depending on the fabric and the project.

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Thanks Julie I'm still waiting on my pattern

[@jaybirdquilts]

The videos will be here when you're ready.

[@dreed5530]

I have a question. When pairing the fabrics to cut the star points, half triangles, the directions say to put the light with a dark. Is there a way to match fabrics up if I want certain fabrics together as the outer points? Maybe that happens after all the cutting is complete but thought I'd ask before I get that far. Thanks.

[@jaybirdquilts]

Great question. When cutting the half triangles, start by matching up the fabrics that you want to be the outer points. When you cut them, you will get the outer point pairs that you want for that block. Does that help?

[@dianaviera6228]

Thank you, Julie. I’m still not receiving e-mails. Not sure what to do.

[@jaybirdquilts]

My dashboard shows you have received all 4 emails that we have sent to you and opened 2 of them. If you cannot find the other 2, send me an email and we will figure it out.

[@dianaviera6228]

@@jaybirdquilts 🤔 okay ~ I’ll keep an eye out. I wasn’t sure if we were getting notifications when the videos come out. I wrote myself a note ~ that’s how I know they are up. Thanks.

[@dianaviera6228]

I couldn’t find the other two. Sorry.

[@namaws47]

My strips are cut at 1 1/2”. How do i do this corr ecy

[@jaybirdquilts]

This pattern was not designed for strips of that size. You'll want to refer to the pattern directions for strip sizes to cut.

[@kellyr4159]

Do you starch?

[@jaybirdquilts]

No, I do not.