Avalon Bloom Newsletter September 17, 2010

Jinny Beyer

Jinny Beyer began quilting in 1972 when she and her family lived in India and Nepal. Using her simple drafting system and inspired by the culture of the Far East, she created her "Ray of Light" medallion quilt. In 1978 this creation won the top prize over 10,000 entries in the Great American Quilt Contest sponsored by Good Housekeeping and the U.S. Historical Society. This catapulted her into the quilting spotlight where she began her career as a professional quilter, author, lecturer, teacher, fabric designer and artist. She is the author of 10 books and three videos and, working with RJR Fashion Fabrics, has designed hundreds of fabrics specifically for the quilt industry. She travels extensively throughout the U.S. and many foreign countries teaching workshops and giving lectures and for 30 years she conducted her own seminar on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, but recently discontinued the seminar.

Jinny, her husband and their two dogs and two cats live just outside Washington, D.C. in Great Falls, Virginia. Her creations adorn the beds of a 250 year old farm house which she and John have renovated. A glimpse into Virginia's past, "The William Gunnell House" has a rich history and is even rumored to have its own "friendly ghost." Jinny has a great respect for history and has conducted extensive research into the background of the house and surrounding area. An avid gardener Jinny has refurbished the gardens around the house and has even added her own touch to the property with her quilt garden. A garden she designed and laid out like a medallion quilt.

Fruitcake Frosty, has charming snowmen on a spearmint green background. The perfect print to span the Christmas and Winter months.Precut Kaleidoscope Quilt Block Kit.Fruitcake Frosty is by Basic Grey for Moda Fabrics pattern 30222 color 15 This kit makes 12 Blocks. Finished dimension for all blocks sewn together is 24 X 32 inches. Each block measures 8 1/2 inches square when sewn. Each block in the set will be uniquely different due to layering the fabric in exact repeats to rotary cut them from 100 percent cotton fabric. The precut corners are included. Our Blooming Blocks© are specially cut so that the centers lie flat and no bias on the perimeter of the block so it lies flat in your quilt. You can put these blocks together in a quilt in different ways. Illustrated instructions included to complete the blocks that even a beginner can understand as well as bonus instructions for dimensions to include these blocks in a King, Queen, Double, Twin or Baby Crib, wall hanging quilt as well as a Table Runner or Placemats.©AvalonBloom 2009scope quilt blocks. Finished dimension for all blocks sewn together is 24 X 32 inches Each block measures 8 1/2 inches square when sewn. Our Fast and Easy Blooming Blocks© are cut from 100 percent cotton fabric. Each block in the set will be uniquely different due to layering the fabric in exact repeats to create a kaleidoscope effect by precisely rotary cutting them.They are specially cut so that the centers will lie flatter and so there is no bias on the edges of the block so they lie flat in your quilt. You can put these blocks together in a quilt in different ways. Illustrated instructions included to complete the blocks that even a beginner can understand as well as bonus instructions for dimensions to include these blocks in a King, Queen, Double, Twin or Baby Crib, wall hanging quilt as well as a Table Runner or Placemats. ©AvalonBloom 2010