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Rosemary etc. from Sew Preeti Quilts

Rosemary came home on May 1. She is a short-haired almost all-black Bombay cat.

Rosemary

She is affectionate and agile. Loves to play, and often zooms around the house. Surprisingly, she is not interested in our food. She neither begs nor does she sniff our plates.

It has been a while since we had a third family member. After Jonesie passed away and Louie displayed misdirected aggression (and returned to the shelter), we had been a pet-free home for a few years.

When we spotted a mouse in the house on Easter, and the mousetraps did not work, it was ...

added by Preeti 4 days, 6 hours ago. under byannie , cat , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik fabrics , island batik precuts , patterns by annie , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025

Joyful in July +TGIFF from Sew Preeti Quilts

It is July and the dog days of summer are upon us.

Me: Must be time for Christmas!
Paul: Christmas? In July?
Me: Christmas in July. It is a statement, not a question.
Paul: Christmas in July is a thing?
Me: For quilters, yes it is. This is when we start our Christmas projects to have them completed by the holiday.

Meet Joyful.

Joyful

This pattern was published in the Special Christmas Publication by Annie's Attic Quilting.

Published

Special Publication

Nine Festive Projects

Originally designed with black accents, Joyful finishes at 51" by 53". Bright yellow replaced black in ...

added by Preeti 4 weeks ago. under annie's quilting , christmas in july , hobbs batting , holiday quilt , island batik , lap quilt , linky party , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , scrappy quilt , tgiff

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 month, 2 weeks 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

RSC Week #23 Orange for June / Last of Green for May / Not Getting Rid of the Squirrel from Grandma's Red Needle

How come it's June already?! Before we know it's Fall and Christmas again!

Been busy quilting, I know I have missed a lot in blog-land. Hope you all are doing well and enjoying summer, or 'winter' on the Southern hemisphere.

Over the last days, I'm caught up on RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge) for May, which was Green. Orange is chosen for June and all blocks done! I have mentioned earlier I prefer to do the RSC blocks beginning of the month. By doing it that way, I can work on anything I fancy the rest of the ...

added by Astrid 1 month, 3 weeks ago. under bom 2025 , coffee with dad , eclipse , log cabin , pat sloan bom , quilt blocks , rsc2025 , rscgreen , rscorange , scraps

Honi from Sew Preeti Quilts

Welcome 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!

A Stunning Finish, as requested!

But let's start at the beginning.

The Challenge

These fabrics should be available in stores in May 2025.

Fusion by Jerry Khiev for Swan Amity Studios

Inspiration Board

Accuquilt Die to make 10" Finished Irish Chain Block

EQ8 Designs and so many of them.

Dull

Meh

Whatever

I have always used the Irish Chain as an alternate block, not the focus block. Naturally, I was ...

added by Preeti 1 month, 4 weeks ago. under accuquilt , aurifil , blog hop , eq8 , hobbs batting , irish chain , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , modern quilt , oliso iron , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , schmetz microtex

Who sent the Squirrel?! from Grandma's Red Needle

Since last Saturday I've been doing a little bit tidying on the sewing table.

Before I packed away the red fabrics (RSC April), I made these two small hot pads. Aren't they cute?

The rectangle one measures a bit shy of 6.75 x 8.75 inches

The round one is 8.25 inches across

But that was not what I was going to talk about!

I had finished some items for my Etsy Shop, the hot pads, and the 'plan' was to sandwich another UFO (my goal for May)

After a delicious morning cuppa, I was going ...

added by Astrid 2 months, 2 weeks ago. under apq ufo challenge 2025 , hot pads , mug rugs , panels , rsc2025 , rscred , trivet

Niko from Sew Preeti Quilts

Have you met Niko?

Niko

He is handsome and stylish. He is friendly to jelly rolls and he can be yours!

Niko was first published in Make Modern Issue 62, published in January 2025.

Published

Designed in EQ8 and made with the Island Batik collection Shadow Blooms, Niko finished at 60" by 84", making him suitable for TV time and naps on the couch. He is a perfect picnic partner and just as happy to go on car rides.

Finding Happiness

But Niko isn't just fun and games. He is also just right for charity quilts including Quilts of ...

added by Preeti 2 months, 3 weeks ago. under etsy , etsy sale , favorite finish , giveaway , island batik , island batik designer , jelly roll quilt , lap quilt , make modern , niko , pattern release , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , secondary pattern , throw quilt

RSC Week #18 - GREEN for May from Grandma's Red Needle

Happy May!

It's the first Saturday in May and new RSC color (Rainbow Scrap Challenge)

Angela at SuperScrappy has chosen GREEN as the color for May.

I spent last weekend catching up on red by making

one half circle

and one quarter circle for 'Eclipse'. Here I have used red and green.

The pattern (layout) is still a bit confusing, but I should not bother or overthink about that at this point! I'll make the blocks and 'worry' about the layout when the time comes! lol

I had sew much fun making two green blocks for Pat Sloan ...

added by Astrid 2 months, 4 weeks ago. under coffee with dad , eclipse , pat sloan bom , quilt blocks , rsc2025 , rscgreen , scraps

One Collection - Two Quilts from Sew Preeti Quilts

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.

Let's Dance

Designed in ...

added by Preeti 3 months ago. under electric quilt company , eq8 , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik designer , island batik fabrics , lap quilt , make modern , modern quilt , quilters world , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , secondary pattern

RSC Week #16 - RED for April from Grandma's Red Needle

It's the end of the third week in April and finally last week I did some blocks for the RSC. Angela at SuperScrappy has chosen RED as the color for April.

First up is Pat Sloan's 182 Day Solstice Challenge

Block 22/25 - Weather Vane

Measures 24.5" x 24.5" / 62 x 62 cm

Block 25/25 - Summer Rose

Measures 12.5" x 12.5" / 32 x 32 cm

Out of 25 blocks, I have 8 blocks left to make in RSC colors.

Coffee with Dad

4 blocks

I didn't have any red fabric to fussy ...

added by Astrid 3 months, 1 week ago. under blocks , coffee with dad , pat sloan bom , rsc2025 , rscred , scraps , solstice challenge

TGIFF + Pattern Release + Giveaway = Party! from Sew Preeti Quilts

Welcome to TGIFF – Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday on my blog – we open Thursday evening and close Saturday at midnight to allow bloggers from all over the world to post their finished quilt projects.

Austin was first published in the Make Modern Magazine Issue 60.

It is now available in my Etsy Shop as a standalone pattern.

Designed in EQ8 and made with Island Batik fabrics from the Peppermint Sprinkles collection, Austin finished at 60" by 80". It is a perfect size for charity quilts.

Austin

Austin is a modern take on the Quilt of Valor theme. A longitudinal design ...

added by Preeti 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under austin , braided placemats , braids , etsy sale , giveaway , island batik , island batik designer , make modern , modern quilt , pattern , qov , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , tgiff

RSC Week 12 - More Yellow Blocks and a few Finishes from Grandma's Red Needle

I thought I was done with yellow for this month's RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge).

Nope!

Those of you who have followed my blog for some time, know I'm cutting scraps into squares in sizes from 1.5" to 5".

I'm trying my best to use those squares, but it looks like some sizes are less used, like 3.5".

This box containing 3.5" squares were overflowing and it was hard getting the cover on.

Something had to be done!

I got the idea to make 9-patches in RSC colors! I started with yellow.

I got 3 ...

added by Astrid 4 months, 1 week ago. under blocks , hot pads , placemats , rsc2025 , rscyellow , scraps , trivet

RSC Week 11 - More Yellow from Grandma's Red Needle

Where did the week go? It's already middle March, which means we are heading towards cooler days! Hot and sticky today.

Beginning of the week was wet and thundery. We got almost 4" rain. Not much, but every little drop counts. Mauritius is in drought (it's the rainy season and almost no rain!?) Water restrictions are put in force. Water reservoirs are about 40% or less.

Enough of weather, whatever it is, we can't do anything about it!

Over to sewing!

The RSC color for March is yellow.

I made most of the blocks at the beginning ...

added by Astrid 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under eclipse , quilt blocks , rsc2025 , rscyellow , stash , wips

RSC Week 10 - Not Much to Show from Grandma's Red Needle

As the title says; I don't have much to show today.

I haven't made more yellow blocks (RSC for March), as I intended to.

I got busy quilting 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' and I'm happy to say about 3/4 of the quilt is done! I'm quilting it in straight seams only, rather tedious, but I like how it looks.

And there are some yellows too! I have quilted a few yellow blocks, which should count?! lol

Can you spot Mini-Bug? He fell asleep after helping me choosing the right area to quilt and to ...

added by Astrid 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under apq ufo challenge 2025 , keep the home fires burning , pets , rsc2025 , rscyellow

Miracle Fish from Sew Preeti Quilts

Welcome 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!

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.

EQ8 Mock-Up

Me: What does that Jesus in Fish symbol signify?
Paul: Jesus was the fisher of men ...

added by Preeti 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under blocks on point , blog hop , christmas quilt , fish block , fish quilt , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik designer , lap quilt , rsc2025 , schmetz needles , spring quilt , sunlit garden , walking foot quilting

RSC Week 9 - March is Yellow from Grandma's Red Needle

HAPPY MARCH!

It's the first Saturday in March and many of us are ready for RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge) show and tell. Angela at SuperScrappy has chosen YELLOW for spring!

I prefer doing the RSC blocks at the beginning of each month, after Angela has chosen the color. When they are done, I'm 'free' to do whatever.

My goal this year is to finish some UFOs, so let's see how that works out his month.

I had almost forgotten I'm doing Pat Sloan's '182 Day Solstice Challenge'!

I started the BOM in May 2024, and ...

added by Astrid 5 months ago. under coffee with dad , eclipse , pat sloan bom , rsc2025 , rscyellow , weather

RSC Week 8 - Blue Cups and Curves from Grandma's Red Needle

Last Saturday in February already!

More blue blocks have been made for the RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge) hosted by Angela at Superscrappy.

Curves for 'Eclipse'

3 big blocks

...and 3 small blocks

Cups for 'Coffee with Dad'

I LOVE the gecko fabric and I had just enough left for one cup!

Two scrappy blocks

These will go together with the accumulation (!) of 36-patches (made from 2.5") I've made earlier. You can see some of them here (UFOs/WIPs #2)

Linking up with Angela and the RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge)

added by Astrid 5 months, 1 week ago. under blocks , coffee with dad , eclipse , quilt blocks , rsc2025 , rscblue

Frenzy in February from Sew Preeti Quilts

The Island Batik February Challenge and Blog Hop is co-sponsored by Studio 180 Design who provided tools to all the ambassadors to make the table/bed runner.

So many droolworthy fabric collections and fabulous projects for inspiration! Here is the complete line-up.

WEEK 1

February 4:

February 5:

Brittany Fisher, Bobbin with Brittany

February 6:

November 7:

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 1 and Giveaway

WEEK 2

February 10:

February 11 ...

added by Preeti 5 months, 3 weeks ago. under blog hop , drunkard's path , flying goose , giveaway , island batik , island batik ambassador , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , runner up , studio 180 designs , wing clipper , wip

RSC Week 5 - February is BLUE and a Squirrel popped In from Grandma's Red Needle

Happy February!

Where did January go?!

February; it means a new RSC (Rainbow Scrap Color). Angela at SuperScrappy has chosen BLUE for this month.

Three blue cups are made.

I'll make maybe two or three more.

I didn't expect the squirrel to visit! It was good in a way, I needed a short break from quilting ten place mats for a customer.

This is what the squirrel got me to do:

5 scrappy blocks using pink (January RSC color) in the center.

...and three blue.

Do you see the pink and blue cats?

I got to use a ...

added by Astrid 5 months, 4 weeks ago. under coffee with dad , eclipse , mauritius , nature , rsc2025 , rscblue , rscpink

RSC 2025 Week 4 - January is PINK from Grandma's Red Needle

A new year is here (already end of January!) and so is RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge) hosted by Angela at Superscrappy.

I've been participating in RSC since 2023 and now I'm running out of some colors. PINK is one of them. In 2023, I had approximately 13 yards, + already cut squares in different sizes. Arreli's quilt was made the same year, using pink front and back, all from my stash. Pink blocks were made as well as some items for my Etsy Shop. You can see them all here.

I've been looking for more pink in ...

added by Astrid 6 months, 1 week ago. under coffee with dad , eclipse , rsc2025 , rscpink

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