Challenge: Angry birds, crazy birds, whimsical birds, or flying geese. If it’s a bird, this is their time to show their colors
I had a ton of ideas for this hop, but I decided to finish a UFO. That makes sense, doesn’t it? This quilt is made of panels. The tree in the background are the same in each panel, so that made it easy to mix and match the bird houses and the birds. It takes a bit of pinning to make sure that the tree limbs line up, but I love the end result!
Close up of the Quilting:
Quilt Stats:
Size: 39″ x 36″
Fabric: panel from ??? It was in my stash from years ago.
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Prisms is a signature collection for Claudia Porter (from Create with Claudia).
This collection is so pretty. When Claudia asked if I’d participate in her blog hop, I said sure. I went to EQ and designed this quilt:
It wasn’t too long and the fabric arrived! I didn’t ask for any background because I wasn’t sure I liked the white with it. Once the fabric arrived, I auditioned several different lights and I found that Linen, a soft yellow was perfect!
This quilt was paper pieced! What was I thinking??? At least I can do it without sewing on the paper and therefore I can sew other projects at the same time! My picture was heavily marked as I needed to keep track of which colour went in which location. And the design wall helped a lot!
The backing is one of Island Batik’s Blenders called Dandelion Daffodil! So bright and cheerful!
A close-up of the quilting and the. back of the quilt with the sun shining on the front.
I had forgotten to order enough fabric for the binding, so I thought I’d try doing a self binding. I am rarely successful when doing this, as I tend to slice a bit of the backing. Even when I’m careful. However, this time, I had this brain wave, after pinning the backing out of the way, “Cut 1/8” away from the finished top.” It worked!!! I was so happy!
Don’t Forget
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A few years ago, Missouri Star Quilt Co. launched some new scissors. Here’s what they said about Amelia: These 8” scissors are sharp as a tack and handle the smallest threads like a pro. The scissors feature a textured, non-slip handle and comes with reusable packaging, making it perfect for storage and on-the-go crafting.
When I became a Missouri Star Affiliate, I was able to choose some items from their website. I had fun “shopping” and chose a lot of neat goodies. Missouri Star included a pair of Amelia scissors, without me requesting them.
I was sceptical at first. It appeared that all of the Island Batik Ambassadors that applied, received the scissors. So, what’s wrong with them? Why have they given each of us a pair?
Here’s my opinion: They are wonderful!! They glide through several layers of fabric with ease. (Yup, I put them to the test!) They are definitely “DO NOT CUT PAPER” with these! And of course, now that I’ve tried them out, I’m in LOVE 🩵 And the pale teal colour makes my heart beat faster!
With the plastic case they come in, they will be great to add into my ‘traveling’ sewing machine supplies!
Thank you to everyone that has already used my Affiliate link and on your next order, don’t forget to include Amelia scissors … you won’t be disappointed!
Don’t Forget
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Fellow Island Batik ambassador, Denise Looney, offered a free sew-a-long to her St. Paddy’s quilt. Each week was free, and then you had to purchase it for a small amount. You can get the pattern on her blog “A Quiltery.”
I used a variety of Island Batik greens from the “Sandalwood” collection. “Ice” was the background fabric. The pattern is paper pieced. It’s a fairly simple pattern, but it took me AGES to make all the blocks. (And yes, I was working on 2 other quilts at the same time!). Unfortunately, I only took this one progress picture.
I decided to only do the centre medallion because I wanted it for a topper on my piano. I’m really impressed with how pretty it is!!! Thank you, Denise!
Fabric: Island Batik: various fabrics from the Sandalwood collection and “Ice.” Binding is “Seaweed.”
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Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!
Just a leaders & enders … nothing major, at the moment!
Jam Session … if I get the pieces cut out!
Quilting: to do… the list is getting shorter!
Quilting “Gardenia“
Lone Star Left-overs (you can see details of the Lone Star HERE). I need to figure out the backing and then quilt it.
Luminous Layers #1 & #2 a quilt-a-long from MMM quilts (see HERE for details and links to instructions)
Sunday Stash
Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!
I finished my June Island Batik project!!! You can read about it HERE. This quilt used 11.5 yards of fabric!
Fabric Used in the last week: 11.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2023: 95.5 yards from non-IB: 40.5
Fabric Added this week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 21.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 74 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
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Quilts Across America is the “Create for a Cause” for Island Batik’s June challenge. Here’s some info:
Quilts Across America is a program that relies on the generosity of quilters everywhere to provide a quilt with each bed that is delivered. Quilters can partner together or sew on their own to make and donate quilts throughout the year. Each year the month of July is designated as the Quilts Across America month. Quilts Across America was initiated by Studio 180 Design and Tucker University in July 2023. Help make this the largest quilting event in America and complete the process of getting kids, “Off the floor, Into a Bed, and Under a Quilt.
I received the Tucker Trimmer I tool and a magic wand from Studio 180 Designs in my Island Batik box. As I searched for a pattern, Hocus Pocus came up and I knew what I was going to make! The pattern is free: HERE. And, if you like video tutorials, there is one HERE.
In my January Island Batik box, I also received a 10″ stack of Island Batik “Squiggles, Dots and Lines.” Since it is a signature collection for Deb Tucker, Studio 180 Designs, I thought it would be perfect for this quilt! Pair it with “Bluebelle” and I had a great start!
I made most of the top while at a retreat in early April (at Over the Rainbow). It was great to have opinions on which block layout I should use. I had 4 blocks done and laid out on the design board one night before I went to bed. When I got up in the morning, the blocks had been rearranged (thanks, Lynne!) and I went with the “new” layout! And yes, the retreat centre had a pink Oliso iron!
Here is the quilt and it’s Daphne (my grand-dog) approved!
A close-up of the quilting: 1.5″ circles and random straight lines.
Quilt Stats:
Size: 60″ x 75″
Fabric: Island Batik: a 10″ stack of Island Batik “Squiggles, Dots and Lines” and the light fabric is “Bluebelle.” The outside border and the binding is “Midnight Blue” (part of the Brilliant Blues collection).
Quilting: I used Silly Moon rulers: Cheesie (1.5″) and Rocket
This quilt will be on it’s way to California tomorrow!!
A Give-away!
I received the small Tucker Trimmer from Studio 180 Designs. I already have the Tucker Trimmer III, so I’m giving away the Tucker Trimmer I. If you would like this tool, leave a comment below and I’ll choose a winner by random number generator.
I think I need to put this up on the door of my sewing studio!
Monthly Colour Challenge
June’s colour is Raspberry!!! Here is my June block. Visit Jen at Patterns by Jen to get your free pattern for this month. It’s free for the month and then you’ll need to pay a small fee for it.
I’m using Island Batik fabrics for my blocks.
Doesn’t raspberry make your mouth water with it’s yummy goodness?
And a picture of all my 2024 blocks to date.
Stitching Stuff
Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!
Just a few leaders & enders … nothing major, at the moment!
Quilting: to do … a long list, but it’ll get done, one stitch at a time!
Island Batik June project using a 10″ stack of Deb Tucker’s fabric line, Squiggles, Dots and Lines and the Tucker Trimmer ruler.
Quilting “Gardenia“
Lone Star Left-overs (you can see details of the Lone Star HERE). I need to figure out the backing and then quilt it.
Luminous Layers a quilt-a-long from MMM quilts (see HERE for details and links to instructions)
St Paddy’s Quilt. A sew-along by Denise of A Quiltery. see (HERE)
Sunday Stash
Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!
I finished the Half & Half Mystery by Canuck Quilter It used 6.5 yards of fabric. You can read all about it HERE.
Fabric Used in the last week: 6.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2023: 84 yards from non-IB: 36.5
Fabric Added this week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 21.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 62.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last report:
Finish Quilting “Gardenia“ not done
Finish Prisms blog hop project √ DONE. You’ll see it in June!
Finish IB June project not done. top is done, just waiting for further direction
Finish IB FW Catalogue√ DONE need to get it ready to ship to California
Sandwich and Quilt Lone Star Left-overs from Pin Dot Floral lone star not done.
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Quilting Gail 