Runner Up - Island Batik Blog Hop

 

Welcome to week two of the Runner Up Blog Hop by Island Batik!

Be sure to read to the end for Island Batik Giveaway info and a new twist on the Island Batik Ambassador Monthly Challenges.

This month Island Batik Ambassadors were asked to make a table or bed runner out of the newest Island Batik collections coming to stores this month.  

We were also asked to use one of the Studio 180 Design Rulers.

I got to play with Forest Flora, an Island Batik Collection by Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Designs.

And the ruler I was sent was the Corner Pop III.  This ruler adds corners that are three times as tall as their base. It was fun to come up with a design to fit these shapes.

I was sent the whole collection of fabric, but I only ended up using eight of the prints along with the Island Batik Foundation print called Doughnut.

I created my design and cut out all my shapes.

It's fun to know this stack of shapes turned into a fabulous table runner!

I used the Corner Pop III to cut my oversized triangles and to trim my main block.

We were also encouraged to use other Studio 180 Design Rulers if we had them so I did.

I used the Square Squared for my block Center.

I used the Wing Clipper to trim up some flying geese.

And I used the Tucker Trimmer to clean up some half square triangles.

With the units trimmed up so nicely, my main block came together perfectly.  

I used the Corner Pop III to trim off two sides.

and added the first set of oversized triangles.

Then I trimmed it again with the Corner Pop III, this time for 1 x 3 inch triangles.

That gave me the finished block for my runner.  I do have mirror image blocks to create the zig zag effect, So I had to pay attention to which way my corners were poppin'.

The new mini M3Pro Oliso Iron helped keep my blocks nice and crisp.

I love this iron! It is my new favorite thing in my sewing room!

This iron gets hotter than my older mini iron and I used it for pressing everything in this project, even the long seams.

I had the perfect size of Hobbs Heirloom Premium Wool Batting left over from another project and used it in this runner. 

 I read that wool batting doesn't leave fold marks, that will be perfect as I have the runner on my table for now, but will eventually fold it up and put away till next fall.  

I had a fun spool of variegated 40 weight thread from Aurifil for the quilting.  It had all the shades of the fabric, plus a wee bit of blue.  It turned out fantastic!

And of course, everything was sewn and quilted with a Schmetz Needle.  This time I used a 90/14 for both.

Be sure to stop by  Connie Kresin Campbell, Freemotion by the River

She is also playing with Forest Flora today, and a Studio 180 Design Ruler!

And you can see the full list of posts here on the Island Batik Blog Post.

And visit the Island Batik Week 1 recap Blog post to enter their giveway.  They are giving away two fabric bundles!   One is the Forest Flora line I got to play with!  

Click the image for Giveaway info.

This year,  Island Batik is hosting a Viewers Choice for all Island Batik Ambassador Challenges each month, with prizes! Starting with the February Runners, you all get to vote for your favorite project.  At the end of the month, Island Batik will have a page of all the projects and voting will open and you can vote for your favorite.  The winning project will receive a prize and one random voter will also receive a prize!  So make sure you visit all the Island Batik Ambassadors this month to find your favorite Runner and get in the drawing to win a prize yourself! 

You can see more details on Island Batik Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/islandbatik

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Sewing!

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Half Square Triangle Baby Quilt - Free Tutorial

I have a new tutorial on YouTube on how to make a baby size Half Square Triangle Quilt.

Click the link below to check it out.

I go through each step and how long it takes to make a quilt this size.

I even give some quilting ideas.

The quilt is small enough you can use the width of regular fabric for the backing.

I chose a fun purple print for the back and I didn't have to add any other strips to make the backing big enough.

This quilt comes together so quick, I also started another one.

I finished the top on this one, All it needs now is quilting.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Sewing!

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Island Batik Ambassador for 2025

 I am excited to announce I will be an Island Batik Ambassador again for 2025!

2025 starts my seventh year as an Ambassador and I am thrilled to be part of the program for another year.

I already received my first box of goodies from Island Batik and can't wait to get started.

Click on the thumbnail above to check out my unboxing video on YouTube to see what fabric lines I will be playing with during the first part of 2025.

And come back February 10th, when I show off how I turned some of this Island Batik Forest Flora, by Deb Tucker’s Studio 180, into a fun table runner!

Happy Sewing!

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Delectable Kisses Quilt Pattern

Say hello to Delectable Kisses!

This quilt is a fun play on the traditional Delectable Mountain quilt block.

With the alternating blocks creating X's and O's.

You can get the pattern in my shop.

The pattern uses a stack of 10 inch squares in pink and white.
I used a 10 inch pack of Island Batik Precious Pinks along with some of their solid white.

I used a little of the Island Batik foundation called Valentino for the outer border and binding.

The quilt looks a little complicated with all the different angles, but it actually comes together pretty quick using half square triangles.

The pattern goes over how to make each block with colorful diagrams to help with the visuals.

If you are itching to make one of your own, head over to my shop to get the pattern.

Happy Sewing!

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Quick Strip and Flip Quilt

 Merry Christmas Eve!

I can't believe Christmas is here already. It has been a whirlwind of a month, but I was able to finish up a lap size quilt for this months Island Batik Ambassador challenge.

This month Ambassadors were challenged to create whatever they wanted. And that was a challenge in itself. When given all the choices, focusing on just one is hard. 

I knew I wanted to play with this precut. It is called Daisy May by Kathy Engle. It has such fun bright colors.

After fiddling around with different ideas, I settled on a quick strip and flip quilt. This quilt used half the precut so I have enough to make another one just like it.   The sashing is one of the Island Batik Foundations called Ghost.  The sunshine border is from an older Batik line I had in my personal stash.  It played well with all the other colors in this line.

The quilt was sewn and quilted with a Schmetz 90/14 universal needle.  I can't say enough good things about these needles, I was using them before I was an ambassador and have never had a problem with them, other than when I hit a pin, but that isn't the needle's fault.  I should really take those out before I get close to the needle.  I am glad to say no pins were hit during the making of this project. 

I had a large piece left over from this bag of Hobbs Heirloom Natural Cotton batting with scrim and it quilted up beautifully.  I love how it sticks to the fabric which helps eliminate puckers on the back.

I have just enough batting left from this bag to make a table runner.

I kept the quilting fairly simple and used the strips as my guide for long rows of loopy swirls.

It was a little dreary this morning at the park, but this quilt lightened up the landscape.

It measures approximately 52 x 60.

These fabrics are so bright and fun, I can't wait to pass it off to a special little someone.

Happy Stitching and Merry Christmas!

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