{"id":10311,"date":"2025-11-28T04:32:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10311"},"modified":"2025-11-28T04:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:32:12","slug":"very-easy-cosmic-jewels-revisited-quilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10311","title":{"rendered":"VERY EASY “COSMIC JEWELS REVISITED” QUILT!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cosmic Jewels Revisited \u2014 step-by-step tutorial<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

(How to recreate the \u201cVERY EASY \u2018COSMIC JEWELS REVISITED\u2019<\/strong> quilt shown in the Jordan Fabrics video)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nice pick \u2014 this version of Cosmic Jewels<\/em> is a strip-friendly, jewel\/diamond-style medallion that\u2019s easy to speed-piece using strip sets, sub-cuts, and simple trimming. Below is a practical, sew-at-the-machine tutorial you can follow start-to-finish. I keep each step actionable so you can work in batches like Matt does in the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project overview (what you\u2019re making)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Visual: repeated jewel\/diamond units that read like faceted gems arranged in a field or medallion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Construction style: strip-piecing \u2192 sub-cut \u2192 trim \u2192 assemble diamonds \u2192 set with background triangles \u2192 add borders \u2192 quilt & bind.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scale: instructions are given so you can easily make a small wall quilt or scale up to a throw\/bed size by adding rows and borders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Materials & tools (recommended for a throw ~60″\u00d772″ \u2014 scale up or down)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Assorted feature fabrics (fat quarters, 2\u00bd” strips, or a jelly roll). Choose 8\u201320 different prints for a \u201cjewel\u201d look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Background\/setting fabric (solid or low-value print) \u2014 about 3\u20134 yards for a throw, less for smaller sizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Border fabric \u2014 1\u20132 yards depending on final size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Backing fabric \u2014 large enough to cover finished quilt + 4\u20136″ (estimate 4\u20135 yards for a throw).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Batting \u2014 slightly larger than finished top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Thread, rotary cutter & mat, long ruler (24″), square ruler (6\u00bd” or 9″), 45\u00b0 line on ruler or triangle ruler (helpful for squaring diamond units), sewing machine with a \u00bc” foot, iron\/pressing surface, pins\/clips, basting pins or spray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Basic measurements & the approach (keeps things flexible)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Work in strip sets<\/strong> \u2014 sew feature strips and small background strips into multi-strip units, then sub-cut<\/strong> into blanks that become the faces of the jewels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Typical working widths that give a nice jewel scale: 2\u00bd”<\/strong> (jelly-roll width) or 3″<\/strong> if you want slightly larger facets. Use the same width for all strips so sub-cuts line up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Plan your block unit so each finished diamond\/jewel is an even, square-based diamond<\/strong> after trimming (this makes layout and setting easy).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Step 0 \u2014 Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Press all fabrics lightly so strips and squares lie flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Sort your feature fabrics into a \u201cjewel\u201d pile and group by value (dark \u2192 medium \u2192 light) if you want gradation, or leave scrappy for a lively run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Decide your working strip width (I\u2019ll use 2\u00bd”<\/strong> examples below \u2014 adjust numbers if you use 3″).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Step 1 \u2014 Cut strips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • From feature fabrics: cut several 2\u00bd” \u00d7 WOF<\/strong> strips (how many depends on how many different jewels you want \u2014 20\u201340 strips for a throw gives a rich scrappy field).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • From background fabric: cut 2\u00bd” \u00d7 WOF<\/strong> strips (lots \u2014 these are used as spacers, small corner\/triangle components, and for setting). Cut a few wider background strips (5″\u20137″) if you plan a wide inner border or sashing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            Step 2 \u2014 Make strip sets (batch)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • For each jewel band you want, sew a small background strip to one or both sides of a feature strip to make a feature + bg + feature<\/strong> or bg + feature + bg<\/strong> (the Jordan Fabrics video shows a few band combinations \u2014 pick the look you like).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Example fast construction: sew BG (2\u00bd”) + Feature (2\u00bd”) + BG (2\u00bd”)<\/strong> to create a 7\u00bd” wide strip set. Chain-piece many of these strip sets at once. Press seams consistently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              Step 3 \u2014 Sub-cut blanks for diamonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • From each strip set, sub-cut squares the height of the strip set (if using the 7\u00bd” example, cut 7\u00bd”<\/strong> squares). Stack and cut multiple strip sets together for uniformity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Each square will be trimmed on the diagonal or cut into diamonds \u2014 this is the raw \u201cjewel face.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                Step 4 \u2014 Make diamond\/jewel units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                There are two common, reliable methods \u2014 use the one you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                A) Square-on-point diamond method (easy, accurate)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Take a 7\u00bd” square (strip set) and place it on your ruler so the 45\u00b0 line crosses corner-to-corner. Trim to the diamond measurement the pattern\/formula calls for (for example, trim to a diamond that will finish at 6″ across the widest point). Use a consistent diamond size for every unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Repeat, trimming all diamonds stacked together for speed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  B) Diamond ruler or template method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Use a diamond\/lozenge ruler. Place the ruler on your strip set and cut diamonds directly. This is very fast if you have the ruler.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Whichever method you use, aim to produce many identical diamonds (jewel facets) so assembly is consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    Step 5 \u2014 Add small background corner triangles (square up if needed)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    • If your diamonds are to be set in square blocks (so four diamonds form a square block), add small background corner triangles or frames per the layout you want. A common approach: place 4 diamonds tip-to-tip to make a square block; sew short background corner squares\/triangles into the block corners to make a neat square that\u2019s easy to set in rows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Make these corner triangles with background squares cut on the diagonal (HST method) or with small background strips as spacers \u2014 whichever matches your aesthetic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      Step 6 \u2014 Trim & square every block<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                      • After assembling each diamond block (diamond(s) + background corners if used), trim the finished block to uniform size<\/strong> (for example, trim to a 9\u00bd” unfinished square). Trimming now prevents accumulated error when joining many blocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        Step 7 \u2014 Layout \u2014 balance your jewels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                        • On a design wall or floor, lay out your trimmed units in the arrangement shown in the video (often a regular grid or medallion with center focus).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Shuffle units until color\/value balance feels right \u2014 move darker jewels evenly across the field so the eye flows. The video emphasizes stepping back and moving pieces for balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          Step 8 \u2014 Add setting triangles if on-point \/ set blocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                          • If you set diamond blocks on-point, you\u2019ll need background triangles at the edges: cut background squares (slightly oversized), then cut on the diagonals to create setting triangles. Attach them to edge blocks per the pattern and trim the outer shape square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • If you straight-set the diamonds (blocks aligned), you can add narrow background sashing or simply sew blocks together in rows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                            Step 9 \u2014 Join rows to make the quilt top<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Sew blocks into rows, press and then sew rows together. If you used alternating seams\/nesting, press accordingly so intersections match neatly. Check across the width for straightness and adjust if needed. Square the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              Step 10 \u2014 Add borders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Add an inner narrow background frame first if you like; then add an outer border in the fabric you chose. Borders finish the composition and give you the exact final dimensions. Measure the top and cut borders to length (remember \u00bc” seam allowance).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                Step 11 \u2014 Baste the quilt sandwich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                • Layer backing + batting + top. Baste with spray or safety pins. Smooth well so your concentric jewel bands lie flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                  Step 12 \u2014 Quilting (choices that flatter jewels)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Echo quilting around each diamond\/jewel accentuates the faceted look. Use echo lines at regular spacing around each diamond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Straight-line quilting that follows the strip directions also looks modern and crisp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • For a softer, cozy finish, an all-over meander works and won\u2019t compete with the jewel faces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Use a thread color that either blends (for a subtle texture) or contrasts slightly (to emphasize edges), depending on desired look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                    Step 13 \u2014 Trim, bind & finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                    • Trim the quilt sandwich to the top edge. Prepare binding strips (2\u00bd” recommended) and attach binding to finish the quilt. Add a label and press.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                      Finishing tips & troubleshooting (practical reminders from the video style)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                      • Consistent \u00bc” seam<\/strong> is the single most important accuracy control \u2014 use your \u00bc” foot and test first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Batch everything<\/strong>: chain-piece strip sets, stack-cut squares, trim stacked diamonds, then assemble \u2014 huge speed gains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Trim early & often<\/strong>: trim diamond blanks\/blocks to size before assembling the full top to avoid cumulative size drift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Press strategically<\/strong>: press seams toward darker fabrics to reduce show-through on the background; press open where many seams meet to reduce bulk at centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Cut extras<\/strong> of the most-used sub-units. It\u2019s faster to have a few spares than to stop mid-assembly to make more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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