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
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
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!
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
The May Challenge for Island Batik Ambassadors is to make a modern quilt. Modern quilts are defined differently, depending on who you ask. I've been researching this lately and I find it to be very interesting. According to The Modern Quilt Guild, Modern Quilts can incorporate Use of bold colorsHigh ContrastGraphic areas of solid colorsImprovisational … Continue reading Make it Modern Challenge
This month the Island Batik Ambassadors were challenged to create a modern project based on a vintage inspiration. We could use anything - architecture, antiques, or quilts. The materials I used in this project were given to me by Island Batik as part of the Ambassador program. Thank you to Island Batik, Hobbs Batting, and … Continue reading Vintage Reimagined with Island Batik
The February challenge for Island Batik is to make a mini quilt, less than 24" square. I wasn't quite finished with my Gypsy Rose collection. After cleaning off my cutting table, I had a stack of Gypsy Rose scraps that called out to be used again. Everything used in this project was given to me … Continue reading Magnificent Minis with Island Batik
I am so excited to announce that once again, Island Batik has selected me to be one of their brand ambassadors. I received my box of fabrics last month. I about lost my mind watching FedEx drag my box across the country. The way it works is, you get a shipping confirmation from Island Batik, … Continue reading I’m an Island Batik Ambassador (Again!)
