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November 25, 2024
Island Batik Dresden Challenge and Bloghop from Sew Preeti Quilts

Island Batik November Challenge requires us to make a Dresden Quilt using our assigned Summer 2024 collection.

Here is my response. I have named it "Like It Or Not" (LION). LION finished at 45" by 46".

Vintage Fans, 45" by 46"


I received Peach Blossom,  an original collection by Claudia Pfeil. 





Fabrics


There are so many options for Dresden Plate designs. I could use a skinny Dresden Ruler (12 degrees) to make 30 blades per circle or a double Dresden (36 degrees) to make 10 wide blades per circle. I chose the 18 degree ruler. 

I wanted to make a ...

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Happy Thanksgiving - Much To Do! from Sew Preeti Quilts

Above average temperatures for several weeks and then suddenly it was cold and windy. I guess it is an indication to stay indoors and sew :-D

Should you need a new pattern, Fireworks is now available in my Etsy Shop as a standalone pattern. You can get it at a discount of 25% for one week.


Fireworks


Fireworks is a simple pattern that requires no special rulers/templates and is NOT paper-pieced, making it suitable for all skill levels. 


Brightness

Walking Foot Quilting



Fireworks was first published in Make Modern's Issue 59.

Thank you, Paul


I used Island Batik ...

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October 19, 2024
The big thread merge! from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

OK—so what do you do when the book you're listening to is depressing? The book is "When the World Fell Silent," by Donna Jones Alward, and it is about the Halifax explosion (1917) when they were in the midst of a war. I totally get that times were tough. Many people died in the war, the explosion, and the Spanish flu. It just seemed that the two women in the book were saddled with EVERY possible calamity. Even the prologue foreshadowed terrible things. 

I hate abandoning a book, so I persevered. I'm now down to one hour ...

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September 25, 2024
Bloomtown from Sew Preeti Quilts

Island Batik's September Challenge and Blog Hop theme is Adventurous Applique and is jointly sponsored by Aurifil Threads.

Here is my response.

Finished!

For this challenge we were to use our assigned Spring 2024 Bundles along with the matching threads provided by Aurifil.



I received Geometric Symphony designed by Jerry Khiev. This collection has beige, fuchsia and navy fabrics in bold geometric prints.  



Geometric Symphony


Aurifil Threads


We knew about the theme of the challenge for months and I had come up with several possible ideas. But when I saw the fabric, I had to discard each one of ...

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September 7, 2024
Diva from Sew Preeti Quilts

Do you remember Diva?



Designed in EQ8, Diva was published in Make Modern Issue 58. Now, she is available as a standalone pattern in my Etsy Shop.




I made Diva using the Vintage Charm collection, combined with Island Batik Solids in Red, Orange, Yellow and Fuchsia. The focus fabric strip sets were scraps leftover from making Kashvi, but there is nothing scrappy about Diva!



Finishing at 51" by 68" she glides in royal splendor. And although you may think that she is set in her ways, she is very adaptable. I encourage you to take a look at the various ...

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May 18, 2024
Island Batik May Challenge and Blog Hop from Sew Preeti Quilts

Whoever said "Happiness is to be found along the way, not at the end of the road" wasn't making this pattern.




But let's start at the beginning.

For Island Batik's May Challenge and Blog Hop, we were required to use our assigned Winter 2024 collection, transforming fabric into a visual ode to joy and festivity.




I received Fire and Ice. This is an original collection designed by Claudia Pfeil.  It should be available in fabric stores now.







With my favorite pinks and oranges, this is a beautiful collection and I created about six paper-pieced designs in EQ8 ...

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April 8, 2024
Aurelia from Sew Preeti Quilts

Aurelia was published in Make Modern Issue #56.


Aurelia is now available in my Etsy Shop as a standalone pattern.  It is a detailed pattern with 8 pages of step by step instructions including a coloring page. 
I am offering a 25% discount till Friday, April 5, 2024.

Designed in EQ8, Aurelia uses Island Batik fabrics from two collection. The blues came from the Porcelain Blue collection and the Purples are from the Morris Mist collection.





Aurelia finished at 60" by 84". Not my usual colors, nevertheless I am thrilled with this finish. 


Blue Skies, Breezy Day

For background I ...

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March 22, 2024
Where are my favorite grocery store items? from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

I have ONE Zoom left for my day job! My, how time flies when you're having fun! There is lots of stuff to put away, but I don't have time to deal with it today. 

I still have an in-person event this weekend for anyone who has recently purchased a Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3, and there are two Zooms on Sunday. All the material is prepared for everything; it's just a question of putting it into a presentation or pulling out the appropriate equipment from the jumble!

Speaking of jumbles, I mentioned that I found a ...

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March 16, 2024
Rainbow Parade - New Pattern, Bloghop & Giveaway from Sew Preeti Quilts

Spring is around the corner and I am ready to say goodbye to winter blues. Here is a new colorful quilt to get us in the mood for the new season. Meet Rainbow Parade.

Rainbow Colors



Made using Island Batik Blenders, Rainbow Parade finished at 57" by 70".

Basting


Light and Dark



The quilt uses eight colors (light and dark) for a total of 16 fabrics, plus the background.  
I am thrilled now that the pattern is published. 
The instructions are super simple and the detailed graphics ensure that it is a breeze even if you are a new quilter ...

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March 12, 2024
Inflorescence Quilt Pattern Release from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Oh my goodness!! Pinch me because I think I am dreaming!! It’s another pattern release day here at Brown Bird Designs and this one has been a long time coming. I came close to picking this design to release instead of Garden Star 2 when I worked with Citrus and Mint’s playful collection many years ago. Instead, I put this design back in my pocket and have been waiting for the perfect time and perfect line to bring it into the world. This is Inflorescence Quilt, and isn’t she lovely?? Grab yourself a cup of coffee and ...

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February 16, 2024
Island Batik Log Cabin Challenge and Blog Hop from Sew Preeti Quilts

Me: Have you heard of Door Dash?
Paul: Yes.
Me: Now meet Dashing Doors!

Dashing Doors

Dashing Doors is my response to the Island Batik's Log Cabin Challenge and Blog Hop that begins today.  My pun on Door Dash got a huge eye roll from Paul :-)




I received a half-yard bundle of Breezy Collection.  Purples, Greens, Coral and Pink make this a lovely collection.

Breezy Bundle




An original collection by Kate Colleran Designs, Breezy is a bright collection with a beautiful gradation of values and I wanted to show off that aspect of the collection. 


Light to Dark!


I ...

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January 18, 2024
Prismatic from Sew Preeti Quilts

I have a new finish to share, but first this news!

Island Batik announced the 2024 slate of ambassadors and I am thrilled that I made the cut. Check out the link above to read about the new and returning ambassadors.

I will be receiving my goodies next week and the Unboxing post (and video) is scheduled for 1/23/24. Won't you come back then?

I do have a new quilt to share. Meet Prismatic.

Island Batik Solids

Made entirely with Island Batik Solids, Prismatic finished at 48" square and can play the dual role of a baby-going-to-be-a-toddler ...

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December 14, 2023
The Great Thread Giveaway from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’ve stitched up a surprise for you all here at Fat Quarter Shop. We’re doing some redecorating and we have some spools that are looking to go out into the Threadiverse and find some new homes! Find out all the details of The Great Thread Giveaway in today’s blog post.

Fat Quarter Shop is excited to give 60 lucky winners some of our favorite 50wt Aurifil threads from the thread wall in our studio! You may have seen it in the background of videos on Fat Quarter Shop’s Youtube Channel!

Aurifil 50wt thread is the most ...

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December 10, 2023
Olivia from Sew Preeti Quilts

Let me introduce you to Olivia.

Olivia likes the outdoors!


She is simple, layer-cake friendly, and suitable for beginners and advanced quilters alike. I used the Buds and Blooms Garden collection to make Olivia.



This is such a beautiful collection with a wide range of values from light yellow, through medium red and orange all the way to deep purple. I love these warm colors. Look for Buds and Blooms Layer Cake in your local quilt store.

Here are some more pictures.

Breezy Day



Glowing Fabrics



Gorgeous Fabrics


To make Olivia, you need one layer cake, one focus fabric and ...

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November 28, 2023
Nilsa - New Quilt Pattern & Sale from Sew Preeti Quilts

Meet Nilsa. She is my newest finish and a pattern is available now.

At 60" by 83", Nilsa can be a Mercyful Quilt. The pattern can also be used to make a Quilt of Valor.

Nilsa, 60" by 83"

I used the Island Batik collection - Blushing Garden to make Nilsa. 

Have you seen Blushing Garden? It is a beautiful collection with my favorite colors - red, pink and gold. Even a bit of teal to brighten things up. They are beautiful and sunny!




Nilsa Quilt Pattern is now listed in my Etsy Store. 

It is Layer-Cake Friendly. If you have been ...

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November 12, 2023
Transparendo Sewalong - Week 10 from easypatchwork

Hi there! Thank you for joining us for the tenth week of the Transparendo Sewalong. We are 2/3 rds of the way through the sewalong. Are you sewing along with us? You still can jump in and make 12 blocks for the quilt top as shown in the book and enter your finished quilt top for the random drawing in Week 15 for your chance to win a full-version copy of EQ8 sponsored by our platinum sponsor - The Electric Quilt Company.




Verena from einfach bunt Quilts  and I love sewing your blocks and look forward to seeing your finished ...

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October 13, 2023
Twilight Frenzy Quilt Pattern Release from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Today is the big day!! We are two and a half weeks away from Halloween, which also happens to be my birthday. I didn’t plan on it. I definitely didn’t expect it. Actually, I was trying to get ahead for next year, but here we are in the midst of another pattern release. This pattern is something that I have had in my Halloween pattern file for years. Most of the patterns in there are bat related. Looking back over the years, I can see that I am a little obsessed. Click here to see a deep dive ...

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September 7, 2023
Island Batik Challenge & Blog Hop from Sew Preeti Quilts

The September Island Batik Challenge and Blog Hop is called Pieced to Perfection. We were required to make a paper-pieced project at least lap sized, using as many different fabrics as possible from our assigned collection.



I received Chromatic. It is an original collection designed by Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Designs.




Chromatic Bundle


Chromatic Fabrics

And here is my response to the challenge!

Bromeliad Garden


I chose "The Palm" block from EQ8 Block Library (under Old favorites). 

The on-point layout uses 24 blocks. I used 21 (out of the 22) fabrics from the Chromatic collection. I used three fabrics ...

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August 18, 2023
14.5 Year Blogging Anniversary Giveaway! from Humble Quilts


I get a lot of joy from blogging and having an online community with my facebook group and those who read and comment on my blog. 

It has been a long time since I've had a giveaway, so I'm calling this the 14 1/2 year blogaversary giveaway!

There is one pre-requisite: you must leave a comment on the blog.

I know many of you struggle with that but it shouldn't be difficult. 
You can follow my step by step  directions HERE   (please try it)
It is important I have your email address so I can notify ...

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August 8, 2023
Make-A-List Monday - Progress, and Giveaway Winners! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

 

Hi, all!

School is back in session, so I've lost all my excuses for not finishing things! Here are two of my three grandkids (Lilli is WAY too grown up to stand still for "first day of school" pics) this morning as they got ready to go...


Middle school!  How did that happen?  By the way, Emmy is only wearing computer glasses because she thinks they make her look cool.  And Lilli is a sophomore, and so grown up.  I have a couple of days of Nana responsibilities this week while my daughter is out of town, but after ...

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