Never have I greeted a new year with such a sense of both optimism and cynicism. Rather than dwell too much on the year that has scarred us all, I'm looking forward to a new day. Today I'm getting started with planning out 2021. In reflecting on my annual goals, I realized that I need … Continue reading Welcome 2021!
I'm 50 days into my 100 Days project, finishing my La Passion Quilt, and I've made so much progress! I've finished the third corner, and have moved onto the last one. I tried to count how many pieces are left, but I lose interest after counting to 100. It shouldn't be too much longer now. … Continue reading La Passion Quilt Update
This month's project is a little bittersweet. This medallion quilt is my last project as an Island Batik Ambassador. I've been a brand ambassador for the past three years, and it has been a lot of fun. Also, a lot of work. I've decided that for 2021, I need to step back and work on … Continue reading Magical Medallion with Island Batik
Welcome to my stop on the Love & Kisses Blog Tour! I'm so excited to help Sherry from Powered by Quilting launch her first Signature Line from Island Batik! I've known Sherry since I was a brand-new blogger. We've even met up in person, more than once! I've really been impressed with the trajectory of … Continue reading Love & Kisses Blog Tour & Giveaway
Welcome to my stop on the Inspired by Nature Blog Hop with the Island Batik Ambassadors! This month I've been playing with the Just My Type collection, by Tammy Silvers of Tarmarinis. Read all the way to the end to find out about TWO giveaways! I took my inspiration for this project from the view … Continue reading Sail Away with Island Batik & 2 Giveaways
I bet you worried this might not be an appropriate post! Never fear, I have as little interest in sharing personal information as you have in reading it. I'm joining Cassandra Beaver, of The (not so) Dramatic Life in her next 100 Days project. While Cassandra is counting down 100 days until the start of … Continue reading 100 Days of Passion
I don't know about you, but I have been doing a lot of my shopping on Etsy lately. I love knowing that my money is going to a small shop owner, someone who is probably thrilled with each and every little sale, unlike the big box stores. This month I'm going to share some of … Continue reading November Etsy Finds
The October challenge for Island Batik Ambassadors was thread painting. I bit off a bit more than I could chew in 30 days, so I'm a little bit late with my finished project. I am so proud of my Peacock Galore Thread Painting project - it came out better than I had hoped. What do … Continue reading Thread Painting with Island Batik
This month the Island Batik Ambassadors thread painting with Aurifil. I was presented with 5 beautiful spools of thread from Aurifil. I'm so excited to get to that part, but before I can, I have to piece my top. Want to see my inspiration? The Challenge I'm working with Peacock Galore by Claudia Pfeil this … Continue reading Peacock Galore with Island Batik – Part 1
It's In the Bag Island Batik Ambassador Blog Hop with By Annie, and a Giveaway! Welcome to my day on the blog hop! This month I've been playing along with my fellow ambassadors as we make bags with by Annie. I chose the In Control bag pattern - I just love these flat bottom style … Continue reading The In Control Bag!
