I've got a new pattern from a friend to share with you! When Alison from Hexadoodle Quilts was looking for testers for her new Sewing Hexessories pattern, you know I jumped at the opportunity. Hexagon shaped sewing accessories, combined with fabric origami? Yes, please! The Sewing Hexessories pattern comes with three projects included, and I … Continue reading Sewing Hexessories, with Hexadoodle Quilts
Exploring Studio 180 Design rulers with the Island Batik Ambassadors This month all of the Island Batik Ambassadors are playing with different tools from Deb Tucker, of Studio 180 Designs. I've used some of them in the past and enjoyed them, so I was excited to see what new magical gadget I would receive this … Continue reading Try a Tool with Island Batik
I see Applipops in my future! Have you seen the video demonstrating Applipops circle templates on Facebook? I caught it a few times, and I was deeply intrigued. I decided to reach out and see if they would send me a set to try out, and they VERY generously sent one to me! So, now … Continue reading Applipops are The Real Deal!
Jen Shaffer of Patterns by Jen is at it again! I loved her Batting Buster week last year, and when she announced it this year I was super excited to join in. I'll be showing you how I use up batting scraps to make snap bags. They are one of my favorite quickie projects, and … Continue reading Batting Buster Week with PBJ
With Island Batik and AccuQuilt For our July challenge, the Island Batik Ambassadors are making small quilts using an AccuQuilt Go Me die cutting system, then giving the quilt and the system away to a friend. I get to be Santa and his elves, all in one month. Have you seen the AccuQuilt Go Me … Continue reading Christmas in July
My box of Island Batik goodies for the second half of 2020 has arrived. I've opened it, filmed my initial fabric fondling, and taken extensive photos. Are you ready to share my favorite part of being a brand ambassador? This is what I started with 41 lbs from Island Batik in two boxes, a box … Continue reading 2020 Island Batik Unboxing – Part II
This month my Island Batik challenge was to make something. No theme, no requirements, no assigned fabric collection. I'm so, so pleased that I started a big project a while back. Now, when I have a free theme, I have a fantastic project to share. I decided to make a second version of Tula Pink's … Continue reading The City Sampler, Island Batik Style
I'm so excited to share my latest pattern release with you. It is available in the July/August issue of Love of Quilting. Jolt is another pre-cut friendly pattern that I designed using Electric Quilt. I chose two layouts, then let my editor decide on the white or black background. We then chose a fabric collection … Continue reading Jolt!
During my spring cleaning session I found my stack of blocks for my 2018 version of Tula Pink's City Sampler. I started this along with Angie of Gnome Angel. I'm super excited that I found it, because the June Island Batik project is a "free theme", which means I can do whatever I want. I've … Continue reading 100 Days 100 Blocks 2018 – UFO to WIP
This month I am happy to be participating in a blog hop with Island Batik. Today I'm sharing the table runner and napkins I made using the Whispering Feathers collection. I just can't get enough of this color palette. I've been petting this collection and dreaming since January! Okay. Business first. Whispering Feathers is available … Continue reading Dining Room Revamp with Island Batik
