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| Forget Me Not |
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| Published |
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| Modern Irish Chain |
Welcome to Day 3 of the Starry Seas BlogHop.
Here is my response!
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| Dawn to Dusk |
When Jennifer of Inquiring Quilter asked me to join the Starry Seas BlogHop, I did not respond at once. I needed to see the fabric collection first.
Hmmm, what does that inspire? Let's take another look.
It reminded me of my commute. My new job requires me to leave home before dawn and return after dusk, meaning that I experience sunrise and sunset (especially during these winter months), through the sometimes murky train windows. It is both sad and beautiful.
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| Dawn |
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| Dusk |
Hope you are having a glorious Sunday. I have a bit of news. This is the current issue of American Quilter.
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| My picture is from our Hawaii visit |
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| Picture Courtesy - American Quilter |
My quilt, Trillium Trail, is published in the January 2026 issue of American Quilter.
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| Backing is Island Batik Multi - Marbles |
Designed in EQ8, and made with the Island Batik collection Enchanted Flutter, Trillium Trail finished at 60" by 80".
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| Enchanted Flutter |
Orange Peel Units are appliquéd in threes forming the shape of the Trillium flower, alternating with Irish Chain blocks. A scrappy border ...
read moreMeet Sulaxi.
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| Thank you, Paul! |
Sulaxi is my response to the Island Batik Timeless Traditions Challenge and Blog Hop. This challenge requires us to make a Lap (or larger) Quilt using the assigned Summer 2025 collection with the following stipulation.
Use any or all of the following classic, traditional blocks! Use a minimum of 5 different blocks in your quilt in any combination and size of the blocks.
Meet Milo.
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| Milo |
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| Milo on the Cover! |
I designed Milo in EQ8 and used the Island Batik fabric collection Essence and the neutral Egg White.
Milo was completed earlier this year. Pictures were taken in January. See the icy backdrop.
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| Icy River, Hot Model :-) |
I used Hobbs Thermore Batting. The backing is Dark Grey Solid. The binding is Egg White Neutral. I used walking ...
read moreMeet Nirali!
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| Nirali |
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| Everlasting Collection ... |
Stella made the cover!
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| Published! |
Stella is not only published in the We Like Quilting digital/online magazine's September 2025 issue, she made the cover! I am thrilled.
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| Stella |
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| Egg White Background |
The Island Batik Ambassadors have a new challenge this month. At the start of the year, each ambassador received an Oliso M3 Pro iron along with a small carrying bag for their irons, provided by our sponsor, Oliso. For August, our challenge is to decorate these small iron carrying bags. We can use various techniques, including quilting, embroidery, appliqué, paint, and more.
It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the 2025 Island Batik Ambassador program; this year has flown by so quickly! Lumin Fabrics has sent me a new box of Island Batik fabrics and products that will help us create some exciting projects over the next six months. I created an unboxing video, which I've shared in the blog post below.
Next, I have two stunning gradient precut packs: the Precious ...
read moreJuly is the time when the Island Batik Ambassadors celebrate Christmas! We have just received our second shipment of supplies and they did not disappoint.
Here is the Unboxing Video.
It is all about the supplies. I am losing my looks and the fabric gets prettier every year :-D
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| The Bounty |
In September, we will be making a Crazy Quilt. I will be using the Everlasting Collection designed by Jerry Khiev. This collection will be in stores in September 2025.
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| Everlasting Collection |
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| Dark & Light Yardage to Match |
It is July and the dog days of summer are upon us.
Meet Joyful.
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| Joyful |
This pattern was published in the Special Christmas Publication by Annie's Attic Quilting.
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| Published |
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| Special Publication |
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| Nine Festive Projects |
Originally designed with black accents, Joyful finishes at 51" by 53". Bright yellow replaced black in ...
read moreIsland Batik's June Challenge is co-sponsored by Funky Friends Factory.
I chose Dizzy Dolphin.
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| 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 ...
read moreWelcome to my stop on the Island Batik + Accuquilt Irish Chain BlogHop.
Directive - Create a stunning quilt using the GO! Irish Chain Die from AccuQuilt!
Here is my response!
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| A Stunning Finish, as requested! |
But let's start at the beginning.
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| The Challenge |
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| Fusion by Jerry Khiev for Swan Amity Studios |
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| Inspiration Board |
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| Accuquilt Die to make 10" Finished Irish Chain Block |
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| Dull |
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| Meh |
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| Whatever |
Have you seen the Petal Poetry fabric collection by Island Batik from Lumin Fabrics?
Seriously, drop everything and go find this collection. If you know me, you also know that I love the bright reds, shiny golds and vibrant oranges. So when a collection that is NOT red/gold/orange/pink but still catches my eye, you know it has to be super special.
How special?
Well, I designed two separate quilts, one traditional and one modern, and they were both published in two separate magazines.
Let's Dance was published in Quilter's World.
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| Let's Dance |
Designed in ...
read moreIsland Batik's April Challenge requires us to make a lap-sized (or larger) quilt using the timeless Drunkard's Path Quilt Block, making sure that the technique used is curved piecing and not applique.
Naturally, many ideas were considered and discarded. I am saving them to a very long list of possible future quilts.
In the end, I chose the quilt block - Moon Over the Mountain. I have been fascinated by this quilt block for a long time. I looked for tutorials and found few but none of them appealed to me.
It was time to design it myself.
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| Thank ... |
March’s Island Batik Ambassador Challenge is called "It’s All Up to You," meaning the Ambassadors have a month to create any project of any size, theme, and technique using Island Batik fabrics. This gives us a chance to have a little fun this month.
What was I going to make this month? I knew I had the Sunlit Garden Strip Set and Coordinating fabrics, including Egg White from the Neutrals collection and Vibes from the Marvelous Multis. But what could I do with Strip sets? I wanted to make a new spring table runner for my coffee table ...
read moreWelcome to my stop on the Sunlit Garden Blog Hop.
I was thrilled when Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations asked whether I would like to join the Sunlit Garden BlogHop. Of course, I said YES!
Here is my quilt, named Miracle Fish!
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| Miracle Fish, 60" by 60" |
The red and green together is evocative of Christmas, but this collection has vibes of Spring with floral reds and leafy greens. Christmas made me think of Christ and Christ made me think of Fish.
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| EQ8 Mock-Up |
Island Batik's February Challenge and BlogHop requires the ambassadors to use their assigned Fall 2024 collection (I got Radiant Burst) and the Studio 180 Design Tool (I got Wing Clipper) to make a Table Runner or a Bed Runner.
Sounds simple? Yes. But wait there is more.
1. We must make at least 12 units.
2. Use as many fabrics (from the 20 in the collection) as possible.
NOW, we have a challenge :-)
Well, here is my response.
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| Glowing Front |
And I used leftover blocks from Mirabelle to make the backing, so it is two-sided.
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| Moody Back |
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| Double-Sided Runner ... |
I am honored and thrilled to return as an Island Batik Ambassador for the year 2025.
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| A Very Generous Haul |
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| Thank ... |
My second box from Island Batik arrived a couple of days ago. It was filled with products to help Island Batik Ambassadors finish quilts and a few extra goodies. Let me show you what I received. Check out the video and images below to see what was in the box.
Hobbs Batting, a long-time sponsor of Island Batik, provided us with various types of batting to assist with the finishing process of each project.
