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Island Batik Ambassador Funky Friends from Quilting Affection

This month, the Island Batik Ambassadors are doing something a bit different. We’ve been tasked with creating stuffed Funky Friends, and our sponsor is Funky Friends Factory. Each ambassador has chosen one of their patterns for this challenge. After visiting Scotland last year, I fell in love with Highland Cows, so I decided to make Harmony the Highland Cow.

Next, I needed to choose the fabrics for making this cute cow. I aimed for Harmony to resemble a real Highland Cow as closely as possible. For the main body, I selected the Red Burgundy Mushroom Time from the Fall ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 12 hours, 44 minutes ago. under auriful thread , funky friends factory , harmony the highland cow , hobbs batting polyfil , island batik , lumin fabrics , schmetz needles

Bubbles (Dizzy Dolphin) from Sew Preeti Quilts

Island Batik's June Challenge is co-sponsored by Funky Friends Factory.

I chose Dizzy Dolphin.

Bubbles!

Let's start from the beginning.

I downloaded and printed the pattern. I chose a light and a dark fabric from an older Island Batik collection, called Exuberance. I had used this collection to make Trevor (the quilt with dimples).

2nd fabric in 1st column, 8th fabric in the 2nd column

The dots gave the impression of playful bubbles.

Pattern and Fabrics

The step by step directions were clear and the pattern was easy to make. I used Schmetz 80/12 Microtex needle for ...

added by Preeti 1 week, 2 days ago. under aurifil thread , dizzy dolphin , funky friends factory , hobbs batting , hobbs bonded fibers , island batik , island batik ambassador , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , schmetz needles , stuffed toy

I've Been Better from Sew Preeti Quilts

Recently a former co-worker-turned-friend called me and asked the standard opening question - How are you? Unable to hide my sadness, because I had received yet another rejection email, I replied - I've been better.

I've been better

2024 was a horrible, terrible, very bad year for many reasons. Paul's mom passed. I lost my job. We were in a car crash. And those are just personal reasons. I cannot even begin to fathom the angst of the planet.

In a year so dark, it is easy to pinpoint the two bright spots:

1. Our long-awaited trip to Hawaii ...

added by Preeti 5 months, 3 weeks ago. under annie's quilting , best of 2024 , end of year , friends , funky friends factory , island batik , island batik ambassador , make modern

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 ...

added by Preeti 1 year, 2 months ago. under dachshund , dog walking , dog-leash , funky friends factory , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik fabrics , puppy , puppy dog , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2024 , soft toy , stuffed toy

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 ...

added by Preeti 1 year, 5 months ago. under corner beam , deb tucker , funky friends factory , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik gradations , island batik precuts , oliso , schmetz needles , stash builders , studio 180 designs

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 ...

added by Preeti 3 years, 2 months ago. under funky friends factory , gecko , gertie , island batik , island batik ambassador , polyfill , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2022 , soft toy , stuffed toy , toy making

Penguin Play Date: 3D Island Batik Challenge from Clever Chameleon

Meet Mario and Luigi, the Dauntless Dynamic Duo!

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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added by Dione Gardner-Stephen 5 years, 6 months ago. under funky friends , funky friends factory , island batik ambassador post , island batik fabric , mario and luigi , penguin , stuffed toy (Comments)

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Meet Mario and Luigi, the Dauntless Dynamic Duo!