The Island Batik challenge for April was to use our AccuQuilt Go! machines to make a baby quilt. My original plan, back in January, was to make something using the 8" block die set they generously gave us, but where is the fun in that? I purchased a set of curved piecing dies instead. I … Continue reading AccuQuilt Ready. Set. Go! Baby Quilt 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
This may surprise you, but I enjoy starting projects even more than I enjoy finishing them. In January I started two, to go along with the two I already planned on. I'm thinking about joining in on a few more, but not yet. 2019 Modern Half Square Triangle BOM Steph Jacobsen is a fellow Island … Continue reading Sew Along Projects
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!)
Things have been a little chaotic here at Dizzy Quilter this week. The Strauser's have decided to relocate closer to Manhattan. Life in a shore town with a long commute to work is just not working for us. I'll write a bit more about this soon. My second Tula Pink City Sampler* quilt is coming … Continue reading 100 Days 100 Blocks 2018 # 1-25
I've started another long-term project. I jumped on the bandwagon and am making another Tula Pink City Sampler * quilt. It is part of a challenge being hosted by Angie at Gnome Angel to sew 100 quilt blocks in 100 days. Each day we need to post our completed block on Instagram. This year I … Continue reading 100 Days 100 Blocks 2018 # 1-10
What does m Modern Quilting mean to you? This is a question that can either start a long conversation among quilters. My personal definition of Modern quilting is simple: Contemporary. Any quilt made today is modern, to me. Even a hand pieced, hand quilted, traditional style quilt is modern. I know that not everyone agrees … Continue reading Modern Batik Challenge with Island Batik
The March challenge for Island Batik Ambassadors is to try a new technique. I went all in and decided to make myself an article of clothing with my rayon fabric. I originally received a length of red rayon, but I traded with Sally Manke for this gorgeous lavender, as red isn't really my color. I'm … Continue reading Trying Something New with Island Batik
