So, I'm not totally into the name of this month's Island Batik challenge, but the challenge itself has swallowed me whole. Our assignment this month is to make an art quilt, and I need to incorporate 3 different weights of Aurifil thread, which have been provided to me as part of the Island Batik Ambassador … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy with Island Batik – Beginnings
I took a little work break yesterday while the longarm was working. Every once in a while I like to make something really quick, and these little triangle pouches were perfect. All of the fabric used in these projects was given to my by Island Batik, as part of their ambassador program. Thank you for … Continue reading Little Triangle Pouches
I am so happy with how many quilts we have shared this week! 14 more quilts are either wrapping up veterans, or will be soon. If you made a quilt, be sure to report it to Quilts of Valor, so they can be included in their count. Today I'm going to do a wrap up … Continue reading Quilts of Valor Blog Hop – wrap up
Today is the last day of the Quilts of Valor Blog Hop. It's been wonderful to see so many quilts that are being made to honor our veterans. Thank you all so much for hopping along with us. Be sure to check out the four Island Batik Ambassadors sharing their quilts today. Steph Jacobson — Steph … Continue reading Quilts of Valor Blog Hop – Day 5
I confess. This was my master plan all along - sharing a patriotic quilt on the Fourth of July. I lured all of my blog buddies into joining me, too! Thank you, Island Batik, for making all of this possible. Emily and Joan are sharing their Quilts of Valor today along with me. Visit them, … Continue reading Celebrating Independence Day with Quilts of Valor
We're back! It is the third day of the blog hop, and I have two more quilters to share with you today. I can't wait to see what Bea and Carla have in store for us. This project is sponsored by Island Batik. This is my second year working with them, and they are a … Continue reading Quilts of Valor Blog Hop – Day 3
Welcome back for the second day of the blog hop! Thank you to Becca, Denise, and Gail for sharing their beautiful quilts yesterday. We have two more quilters sharing projects today: Pamela Boatright — Pamela QuiltsAnne Wiens — Sweetgrass Designs All of the fabrics used in these projects were provided by Island Batik. Thank you so much … Continue reading Quilts of Valor Blog Hop – Day 2
It's finally here! Today is the kickoff for the Quilts of Valor Blog Hop, with some of my fellow Island Batik Ambassadors! I want to thank everyone for their participation - I know we are all swamped with projects, and it means a lot that you decided to support my favorite quilting cause. Huge thanks … Continue reading Celebrating Freedom with Quilts of Valor
This month the challenge with Island Batik was to try something new. I decided to try a new quilt pattern, and used a sample block to make this cute lunch bag. I have a big project coming up, and I'm using the Folksy Fish pattern from Sarah at No Hats in the House. It is … Continue reading Try It! With Island Batik
Early this year I reached out to Island Batik about running a blog hop for the benefit of Quilts of Valor with the ambassadors. I was hoping they would say yes and invite me to participate. Kim is an excellent manager, and said yes, and then put me in charge. Well played, Kim, well played. … Continue reading Quilts of Valor Blog Hop – coming soon
