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April 14, 2024
Bluey Boy - Funky Friends Factory Challenge from Sew Preeti Quilts

It was a beautiful day and I took Bluey Boy for a walk. 

Bluey posing for the camera


The April challenge is sponsored by Funky Friends Factory, who provided each of the Island Batik ambassadors a free pattern of their choice.  



It was a difficult choice because all of these patterns are so cute. I chose the Digger/Dixie Dachshund. The difference in two options was the tail. I could choose a short upright tail or a longer downward one.





I chose the short tail version, because it would be easier to photograph. Besides I can just picture the cute ...

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January 23, 2024
Island Batik 2024 - Unboxing 1 from Sew Preeti Quilts

I am excited that I made the cut for 2024. I am one of the 26 brand ambassadors selected by Island Batik. This is where I show off my newest fabrics and supplies generously provided by Island Batik and other industry partners include Schmetz Needles, Deb Tucker's Studio 180 Designs, Hobbs Batting, Oliso Smart Iron and Funky Friends Factory.

Here is the Unboxing Video.

Here are the supplies.

Breezy by Kate Colleran Designs


In February, I will be using this half yard bundle of Breezy (Original Collection by Kate Colleran) to make the Log Cabin Lap/Throw size quilt ...

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April 5, 2022
Gertie is Naughty from Sew Preeti Quilts

The Island Batik April Challenge is to make a Soft Toy.  

This challenge is generously sponsored by Pauline McArthur of Funky Friends Factory.




Since I had Island Batik (gecko is their logo) on my mind, I chose to make Gertie, the Gecko.  

The instructions are well-written. Video guidance for newbie toy makers is available at the Funky Friends Factory blog.



The pattern

I used bright yellow and bright blue from Island Batik Foundations. Schmetz 90/14 needle worked well. 


The Body

The hind legs

The Flat Gecko - Ready to Fill

One Paw at a time

Is she moulting?


I used ...

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December 12, 2019
Penguin Play Date: 3D Island Batik Challenge from Clever Chameleon

Mario and Luigi themed penguin toys

Meet Mario and Luigi, the Dauntless Dynamic Duo!

Island Batik 3D challenge logo

The Island Batik Ambassador challenge for December is to make something 3D. So, today we have….. two 3Ds. Two delightfully dapper dudes! </p>
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