This month’s Island Batik ambassador project is a little different. The Funky Friends Factory sponsored the challenge. We were asked to choose a critter we wanted to make. Since I don’t normally make stuffed animals I was not quite sure which one to choose. Because I’m ...
The months are flying by and we are already on the Cotton Cuts Sew Sweet puzzle mystery quilt clue #3. I can’t believe it. Only seven more months to go. I have said it before, but I will say it again, this is so much fun! I have hosted my own mystery quilts and participated in some, but I ...
I am a little bit late in making my video for the Cotton Cuts Sew Sweet puzzle mystery quilt. My family was out of town and I did not have a chance to film anything until yesterday. This month is all about clue number 2. As you will see in the video, it is really easy to put together and that ...
As an Island Batik ambassador I receive all sorts of wonderful goodies to work with during the year. This month we were all given Aurifil Thread color builder sets based on Italian cities. I was lucky enough to get Pompeii Red and I knew right away what I wanted to do with it. Our challenge for ...
Thank you to Cotton Cuts for asking me to participate in their latest puzzle mystery quilt. This is an event where I will be solving the mystery along with you. I get the clues and the fabrics at the same time. As some of you may know, I love a good mystery. Whether it is a book, a movie, or a ...
My second year as an Island Batik ambassador means it’s time for my fifth blog hop for them! I love these blog hops. Each one is an opportunity to highlight one of Island Batik‘s new fabric lines. This time around I was given a line filled with beautiful browns. Here is my row by ...
Presenting my latest quilt pattern…Churning Up a Storm which can now be purchased in my Etsy shop. This pattern is fun design filled with movement. Using the traditional Churn Dash quilt block and reimagining it, this confident beginner level quilt may look tricky to assemble but it ...
I am delighted to announce that I have been chosen as a 2022 Island Batik Ambassador! This is my second year in the program and I am so happy to be participating again. As an ambassador, I receive a number of shipments of goodies throughout the year. In turn, I make a project each month based ...
Have you ever embellished a quilt? Are you saying to yourself…what does that mean? Basically, embellishing a quilt means adding something decorative to it. I sometimes enjoy adding a little something extra to my quilts, especially the decorative ones. If you have ever thought about doing ...
For the past three years I have participated in a fun and low-stress quilt along. I’ve made some lovely sampler quilts along the way and I’ve been inspired by all of the other participants. This year I went with a smaller version and came up with a fun mini quilt. Here is my 2021 ...
It’s hard for me to believe, but it is the beginning of my second year as an Island Batik Ambassador. Last year was so wonderful and I am excited to be back making more projects with their beautiful fabrics! Each month Ambassadors are challenged to make a particular type of project. We ...
