As an Island Batik Ambassador, the September challenge was to use an AccuQuilt Block on Board (BOB) die with the theme “Child’s Play.” The random BOB die that was sent to me was the “Ohio Star” and I decided to cut up a fat quarter pack of Mermaid Cove Island Batik’s to accomplish the challenge. […]
Big Star Braid in Island Batik Fabrics
At the beginning of June I packed up my sewing machine and a collection of Island Batik fabrics and went to Blue Bar Quilts. My good friend and fellow pattern designer, Sam Hunter, was in town to teach her “Big Star Braid” pattern. I had remembered at the last moment that the Island Batik Challenge […]
New Pattern in a New Book– “Modern Patchwork”
Last fall, as the caramel melted or on rainy days, I spent my time developing and creating a new pattern for the book “Modern Patchwork, 12 Fresh Quilting Patterns to Inspire Your Creativity” for Leisure Arts. This book features twelve stunning projects that range from pillows, place mats, totes, aprons, and of course quilts! The […]
Blooming Artsy Fartsy Challenge
Island Batik Ambassadors faced a “Arsty Fartsy” challenge for the month of July. I do love creating an arty quilt and thought I’d have this one done way early this month. It turns out that didn’t happen! But I did finish in plenty of time so I feel like that is a win. This month […]
Pour Painting with the Kids
Hi everyone! How’s your summer going? We’ve been super busy with softball and basketball this summer but enjoying all of it. I’ll admit – my photos haven’t been downloading to my computer easily lately and I have been too lazy to figure out why. And because I’ve been too lazy to get my photos all […]
Flocked Star Mini Quilt Wall Art
The Island Batik Ambassador challenge for June was “Try It.” This was perfect timing for me! I also work with Thermoweb and recently they released a new product – Flock Transfer Sheets. I knew this was a fantastic opportunity for me to see how the Flock would work on fabric. I used scraps from a […]
Road Trip Pillow Bag Remix
A few months ago the Fat Quarter Shop contacted me to see if I’d like to join in the fun of their blog remix. Bloggers are taking a look back at some previous tutorials and patterns and re-creating them. I knew my family was heading on a big road trip so I immediately signed up […]
May Make It Modern Island Batik Challenge–Improv Island Log Cabin Quilt
I’ll be completely honest – the “May Make it Modern” challenge for Island Batik fabrics featuring Hobbs batting was one of my favorites! I really like attempting to create modern quilts. I’m not sure if I always get there but I have a lot of fun playing around with it. The fabric for this quilt […]
Anna Maria Horner Showcase with Aurifil Threads and Popcorn Pouch SAL
Good morning everyone and Happy Monday! I think my hiatus from blogging after the whirlwind of Project QUILTING is finally over! I have been working on a bunch of things behind the scenes and can’t wait to share more about that with you all. If this is your first time visiting my blog I am […]
Rainbow Hashdot Dresden Neighborhood
I was recently given a bundle of the gorgeous Michael Miller’s Hash Dot fabric collection. It is RAINBOW – which if you ask my daughters what my favorite color is they’d better respond … rainbow. I knew right away I wanted to make a Dresden Neighborhood that would feature this line. At this point, I’ve […]