For the last month of the 2019 Island Batik Ambassador program, we are playing with adding dimension to our projects. I have the perfect pattern in mind for my project. I don't usually do Christmas quilts, but I found a beauty by Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl. Mod Star Tree is perfect for an adventurous beginner. … Continue reading The Mod Star Tree Quilt with Island Batik, Part 1
The Island Batik Ambassadors are split this month. Half of the team is doing a blog hop, and the other half is making a quilt with a fun quilting tool. I'm on the Tool Time Team. *Some of the links on my page are affiliate links. If you purchase items through my links, I make … Continue reading Tool Time with Island Batik
I'm a little late on this post - where has the time gone? One of these days I'll learn time management skills. Probably tomorrow, or maybe Monday. The Island Batik Ambassadors were tasked with making a table runner this month, preferably with an appliqué design. I'm not into runners, or table textiles in general, so … Continue reading Top it Off with Island Batik
Last month my art quilt group, Quilt Lab at Gotham Quilts, had a great challenge. This one really excited me. We were to pick something, and try it three ways. It could be anything. I chose to explore this log cabin variation further. I was really excited about my leftover quilt, and I wanted to … Continue reading Working in a Series
Have you heard of National Sew a Jelly Roll Day? It is organized by Project Jelly Roll. The third Saturday in September is designated for us to open up one of our precious Moda Jelly Rolls and make something fabulous. This year I explored making my own pre-cut collection using my AccuQuilt Go! and my … Continue reading Sew a Jelly Roll with me and AccuQuilt!
This month Island Batik Ambassadors have been challenged to make a fun quilt with the AccuQuilt BOB dies we received in our summer boxes. The die I received was the 12" Ohio Star. It's a simple block, and came together beautifully with my AccuQuilt Go! The Ohio Star is part of the "Block On Board", … Continue reading Child’s Play with Island Batik and AccuQuilt
Island Batik is supporting Triathlon Gold this year. One of the supportive programs is to give each athlete their very own red, white and blue quilt. Here is the quilt I made for my athlete, Mary Alex England. All of the quilts for athletes are similar. We were given a pattern, designed by Kathleen of … Continue reading Supporting Triathlon Gold with Island Batik
Today is my day to share on the Island Batik Beat the Heat blog hop! Summer is in full swing in New Jersey. Days are sweltering, the sun is shining, and the mosquitos are threatening to carry me away. Once again, I'm working with a sea life theme. I don't know what to say, guys, … Continue reading Beat the Heat with Island Batik & Fabric Giveaway
It's the most wonderful time of the year... My second Island Batik Ambassador box has arrived! Let's check out all of the goodies I received! Of course, there is a goofy video for your enjoyment. https://youtu.be/jG884TMwH8g Haha. I just watched the video, and I forgot to make the brownies! Island Batik is my favorite diet … Continue reading 2019 Island Batik Ambassador Box #2
Here it is. The day we have all been waiting for. My Island Batik fish quilt is nearly complete! (This is as complete as it will get in July.) I hope it lives up to your expectations. Island Batik challenged their ambassadors to make an art quilt using at least three weights of Aurifil thread … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy with Island Batik – Complete
