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 I am honored and thrilled to return as an Island Batik Ambassador for the year 2025.

We received a generous shipment of fabric from Island Batik and other supplies from industry partners. 

A Very Generous Haul

Here is my Unboxing Video.

The fabrics and products are shown/described below.

Four queen sized batts from Hobbs Batting,  including 100%Wool from Tuscany, Heirloom 80/20 in Natural, Heirloom 80/20 in Black, and 100% Cotton with Scrim Binder.  

Hobbs also sent a bag of stuffing that will be used to make the soft toy from Funky Friends Factory in June.

Thank ...

This week, we will cover Units C and D, starting with the same base: a combination unit. We will apply the techniques we learned last week to pop our corners.

Please consult the cutting charts in the tool instructions to find the starting sizes for the squares and strips required for your block.

Let's ...

A new year calls for a new pattern!

Garden City

Backing is Aruba (Tantalizing Teals)

Hi Handsome!

Walking Foot Quilting

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.

I am excited to announce that, starting this month, I will add tutorials to the block party blocks. These tutorials can be used as a sew-along. After each block is released, I will provide a multi-part tutorial published weekly to guide you through each unit.

This month's block will be a ...

As an Island Batik Ambassador, one of the perks is receiving two boxes each year from Island Batik and ...

Do you remember Lula May?

The scraps leftover from Lula May became Signal Sam.

Signal Sam

Signal Sam is my response to the December Challenge which states "December brings another month to embark on your own project, regardless of its size, theme, or technique! Seize this chance to unleash your creativity without constraints. Enjoy the process!"

Leftover Strip from Lula May

There is something very satisfying about taking the scraps from a completed quilt and making a brand new one. I definitely enjoyed the process.

Bold and Beautiful

Signal Sam uses the Island Batik collection Celebrate, designed by Kathy Engle ...

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

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

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

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 ...

As every year, ByAnnie sent us the pattern we had chosen from her patterns that have Add-On video. She also sent us everything we need in term of materials with Island Batik sending us the fabric we had also chosen.

Οπως κάθε χρόνο, η εταιρία ByAnnie μας έστειλε ένα σχέδιο που είχαμε διαλέξει από τα σχέδιά της που έχουν συμπληρωματικό βιντεάκι. Μας έστειλε επίσης και ό,τι χρειαζόμαστε από πλευράς υλικών με τα αγαπημένα Island Batik να μας στέλνουν τα υφάσματα που είχαμε επίσης προεπιλέξει.

I chose the pattern “Courtside” and received everything in my 2nd semester’s box in ...

As every year, ByAnnie sent us the pattern we had chosen from her patterns that have Add-On video. She also sent us everything we need in term of materials with Island Batik sending us the fabric we had also chosen.

Οπως κάθε χρόνο, η εταιρία ByAnnie μας έστειλε ένα σχέδιο που είχαμε διαλέξει από τα σχέδιά της που έχουν συμπληρωματικό βιντεάκι. Μας έστειλε επίσης και ό,τι χρειαζόμαστε από πλευράς υλικών με τα αγαπημένα Island Batik να μας στέλνουν τα υφάσματα που είχαμε επίσης προεπιλέξει.

I chose the pattern “Courtside” and received everything in my 2nd semester’s box in ...

Pattern, Fabrics, Zippers, Hardware and more

Interfacing and Stabilizer

Outer Pocket Done!

I started by cutting out fabrics ...

I have two new quilts to share.

Austin was published in Make Modern #60.

Good Tidings was published in Annie's Christmas Pattern Book.

Good Tidings

Both quilts were made using Island Batik Fabrics collection Peppermint Sprinkles. 

Peppermint Sprinkles is a beautiful collection - perfect for Holiday sewing. I love that it has elements of the season such as reindeer and snowflakes but it isn't so Christmassy that the quilt/decor becomes outdated by January 1.  It has year round appeal.

That was my thought process as I designed Good Tidings in EQ8.  A fellow quilter/blogger once said that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you seen my Blush?

Paul the model

I made the flimsy as a part of the Pantone Color Quilt Challenge which included three categories - mini quilt, not a mini quilt, and flimsy. The extremely limited guidelines are a double-edge sword. As participants we can make anything we want - no limits to creativity. Since we don't know the judging criteria we cannot make a quilt to win the challenge. 

All the peaches

I chose to participate because I had plenty of gorgeous peachy goodness in my stash. I was in between projects. But most importantly, I wanted to play ...

Island Batik's August Challenge is simple. Make a mini quilt using the fabrics and techniques of your choice in a size not to exceed 24" on any side.

Here is my response #1

Goddess Lakshmi's Feet

It is a simple response to a simple challenge. If you are familiar with Hindu culture, this image needs no explanation. But I want to explain so please humor me.

Goddess Lakshmi is often called the Goddess of Wealth, but that is not entirely correct. She is the Goddess of Prosperity. The difference may seem subtle, but Prosperity includes well-being and happiness ...

Have you seen my newest finish? Fireworks was published in Make Modern Issue 59.

Published in MM#59

Fireworks was designed in EQ8 and made using Fire and Ice, an original collection designed by Claudia Pfeil. 

I love this pattern because it is not paper-pieced and requires no special rulers, making it very accessible to quilters of all skill-levels.  

I like big blocks :-)

Made of 12 large blocks, Fireworks finished at 60" by 79". The background and binding is Egg White, an Island Batik Neutral available all year round. The backing is Dove, an Island Batik Basic from the Bodacious ...

As you already know, this is my 7th year as an Island Batik Ambassador. Yeahhhh!!!! My second box sent by Island Batik arrived (in fact there are two boxes) and I recorded the unboxing. This time we were at our summerhouse and the boxes arrived there. My husband brought them to me. You see how happy he also is!

Αυτή είναι 7η χρονιά μου ως Πρέσβειρα των Island Batik. Ναι!!!! Το πρώτο πακέτο μου από τα Island Batik ήρθε και μαγνητοσκόπησα το ξεπακετάρισμα. Αυτή τη φορά τα παρέλαβα στο εξοχικό. Ο άντρας μου τα έφερε και δείτε κι εκείνος πόσο ...