This week I ran into a problem with my new Bernina jumbo bobbin, and I was not able to find photos that were helpful online. I fixed the problem with some help from my dealer, Gotham Quilts. It was an easy fix, and I want to share what happened so no one else has a … Continue reading Bernina 570 Bobbin Issues
Today I've got the perfect Valentines Day quick project for you. My Secret Heart Pillow is the perfect quick project for someone special. I've been thinking about this one for a few years. Ever since I first did my Windows to My Heart pattern, I've been thinking about a companion pillow. My ideal was an … Continue reading Secret Heart Pillow with Sulky
I'm so relieved to finally be sharing this post! I'm ready to get my Island Batik Ambassador year officially started. I received my box on December 20th, but wasn't supposed to share until today. I even put off opening it until December 26th. Usually I rip right into it, but the video making meant that … Continue reading 2020 Island Batik Unboxing
I know I've only mentioned it a few times, lol, but I have a gallery show at my local library, the Metuchen Public Library. To officially kick off the show, we had my first art gallery reception today. For all of my friends and family who couldn't make it to my reception, due to distance, … Continue reading My First Gallery Reception
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For our first project of 2020, the Island Batik Ambassadors have been challenged to make a scrappy project. Scrappy is my favorite! I was all set to dig into my scrap bin, but I couldn't resist the siren song of this rainbow strip pack. Ancient Etchings by Jackie Kunkel of Canton Village Quilt Works is … Continue reading Let’s Get Scrappy with Island Batik
I'm so excited to be able to announce that I have been selected as an Island Batik Ambassador again! I can't share my box of goodies with you until January 30, but it is definitely drool worthy. 2020 is going to be a year of gorgeous quilts. I've spent some time with the calendar, and … Continue reading I’m An Island Batik Ambassador for 2020!
Happy New Year! I hope you are all enjoying setting new goals. I'm mildly concerned that I'm starting the year on a high note, and it can only go downhill from here. This week I've had one of the most exciting things in my quilting career happen to me. It's been in planning stages for … Continue reading Quilting Art Exhibit
The December challenge for Island Batik Ambassadors was to make something 3D. I worked through several ideas over the past 12 months, but the one that I actually made was this one. I used Quilting Jetgirl's Mod Star Tree pattern along with a modified trapunto technique. Once again, the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas was … Continue reading Exploring the Third Dimension, with Island Batik
I've got a quick tip for you today that will help you increase the accuracy of your points, even when you are in a hurry. I'm working on this storm at sea block, and there are a ton of points in each block. Often I will pin every intersection that will show in the finished … Continue reading Accurate Piecing without Pins
