2021-10-09 12:05
Congratulations to Jill in CA! She's the winner of the adorable Quilted Gnomes for your Home book. She commented: "Gnomes are my new obsession. I would love to receive a co… Read More
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2021-10-05 13:27
I have a new pattern to introduce to you today: Violet Spice.This pattern features the Violet Spice fusible applique block. (I love this block!)It's paired with a pieced crossing… Read More
2021-09-30 15:59
Pshew! Here I am posting about my byAnnie bag on the last day of September. I just barely finished this morning. I've had so many things pulling me away from sewing ti… Read More
2021-09-29 15:17
New Quilt and Pattern Alert! This is my Mill House Spring quilt in the beautiful new Flutterfly fabric collection by Island Batik.This pattern includes a quick and accurate method for… Read More
2021-09-24 14:10
Let me introduce you to these four little guys: Gnomes All Around.This quilt and pattern is featured in the new Annie's Quilting book, Quilted Gnomes for your Home. If you love G… Read More
2021-09-20 15:20
Enchanted Pines Dawn Fat QuarterA beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Enchanted Pines Dawn, by McKenna Ryan, for Robert Kaufman. Fat quarter cut, 100 percent cotton. Easy care, ma… Read More
2021-08-22 20:23
Here's the progress on my current hexagon project. It's more than doubled in size since my last post about it. Can you see what it is yet?****************************************… Read More
2021-08-12 04:00
Hello! Welcome to my little corner of the Island Batik Try a Tool blog hop. This is what I made, the Orchid table runner.Disclaimer: The products used to make this pro… Read More
2021-08-09 18:10
Red Dream Field Fat Quarter CutA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Red Dream Field quilt fabric, by Fabri-Quilt. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tu… Read More
2021-07-30 14:37
The Island Batik Ambassador July challenge was to make a holiday themed project. I chose to make a Christmas tree skirt, as I've never had one. My poor tree has been wrapped… Read More
2021-07-28 04:00
Did you see my Island Batik Ambassador unboxing video yesterday? Today I'm showing photos of everything so you can get a second look. This is the Fancy Feathers Collection… Read More
2021-07-27 22:00
Please watch my Island Batik Ambassador unboxing video to see what amazing products I will be using to create my project for the second half of 2021. Thank you so much to Island Batik… Read More
2021-07-19 12:34
Progress update on my current EPP project. I've been working on this slow and steady. All Island Batik fabrics. It's still got a long way to go. Any guesses as to what it is… Read More
2021-07-11 16:30
Did you see my Log Cabin Under the Stars quilt on the cover of the new Connecting Threads catalog?I love the way it looks in the Hometown Americana Vol. 3 fabric collection.It's so patriotic… Read More
2021-07-08 18:03
Blue Green Purple Speckle Fat QuarterA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Blue Green Purple quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry… Read More
2021-07-04 17:11
I've had this Black Pearl strip pack by Island Batik for a while, and I finally broke it open to make a new Double Irish Chain Scrap quilt. I love these fabrics so much, and somet… Read More
2021-06-23 16:43
The Macaws wall hanging has been quilted. This is one of those projects that gets worked on a little bit between all the deadlines. I love the look of the swirl quilting. I… Read More
2021-06-18 20:10
Two more of my patterns are now available for purchase on the Quilt Woman website.Rock the Boatand...Modern Mini StarThese patterns are available as both paper copies or PDF downloads, take… Read More
2021-06-17 13:55
Meet Morning Star. This is my Island Batik Ambassador challenge project for June.This month's theme is Spread Love and Joy with Accuquilt. The guidelines are to create a gif… Read More
2021-06-12 19:08
Have you seen my new hexagon EPP (English Paper Piecing) project yet? I've posted a few in progress pics on Instagram and Facebook recently. I've just begun stitching t… Read More
2021-06-07 17:38
Do you currently follow my blog by email notification? If so, please be aware that in July, the Feedburner that provides this service will no longer be available. I don't want yo… Read More
2021-06-02 17:14
Blue Pebbles Quilt FabricA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Blue Pebbles Quilt fabric. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash warm, tumble dry, remove promptly.The des… Read More
2021-05-29 17:17
This is the Joy quilt block. It pairs with the Faith quilt block that I showed last week.This is an update for a block pattern in my Etsy shop. Here's how I made it:I used a fusi… Read More
2021-05-25 19:52
Shirley C. was the winner of the 5" squares of fabric from the new Holly Holiday collection by Island Batik! Congratulations Shirley! She commented, "Fantastic job! It's just inc… Read More
2021-05-21 17:53
This is the Faith Quilt Block. This pattern has been in my Etsy shop for a while. I recently decided to make another block with it. This pattern is written f… Read More
2021-05-14 12:33
Christmas Tree Quilt FabricA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Christmas Tree Quilt Fabric. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash warm, tumble dry, remove promptly.The… Read More
2021-05-10 04:00
Hello there! Thanks for joining me today for my part of the Island Batik Ambassador Quilt Modern Blog Hop. This is the quilt I made for the hop, Blowing Bubbles.Disclaimer:… Read More
2021-05-09 18:02
I rewrote one of my patterns this week and decided to make a test sample in an older Island Batik fabric collection, Tropicana Twist. You might remember my Log Cabin Under th… Read More
2021-04-25 18:45
This is my Island Batik Ambassador project for April, Citrus Star. I took a windy clothesline pic this afternoon. Check out how the green background fabric around the edges… Read More
2021-04-22 19:19
Old Fashioned Flower Fat QuarterA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Old Fashioned Flower Quilt fabric. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash warm, tumble dry, remove p… Read More
2021-04-18 17:50
I've been the lucky recipient of these fabulous unicorn scissors, sent to me by Darn Good Yarn to review. Aren't they fantastical looking? Disclaimer: These sciss… Read More
2021-04-15 15:07
Sneaky Peeky! This is a section of the back of my Modern quilt for May. I used an Island Batik neutral fabric, Coconut. The Island Batik Ambassadors are having a Moder… Read More
2021-04-10 19:47
Order your Strippy Flowers Quilt Block Pattern now, in the Curlicue Creations Shop, only $2.99! Click here to order a paper pattern. Click here to order a PDF Instant Downlo… Read More
2021-04-05 19:31
I've been working on my April Project for Island Batik Ambassadors. I'm calling this quilt Citrus Star. It's mainly made using the new Citrus Sun fabric collection. Fo… Read More
2021-03-24 20:11
Simplicity 5383 Traditional Slipcovers PatternSimplicity 5383 Traditional Slipcovers and Pillows home decorating pattern.Adorn your home with fun to sew slipcovers and pillow projects. This… Read More
2021-03-18 11:12
Did you read Part One of my Ski Sweater Scrapbuster quilt? Here's the finish! This is Ski Sweater, an organized scrap quilt. It's a scrap quilt, as it's made from little bi… Read More
2021-03-16 12:48
I can't begin to tell you how exciting it is when you receive a Quilty Box in the mail. The anticipation of opening the box at this point is almost overwhelming! Emotions ru… Read More
2021-03-10 18:25
A short update on the Windy Mills quilt. These blocks are not all sewn together yet, but they're close. Should I add a border? I'm not sure if this needs one, or just a tea… Read More
2021-03-08 17:32
The quilt I'm making for the March Island Batik Ambassador challenge is currently titled Ski Sweater. I don't ski. I do own some sweaters. I don't know why, but my qui… Read More
2021-02-27 15:39
The winner of the 5" squares of Citrus Sun by Island Batik is Pamela from Wisconsin! Congratulations Pamela. I hope you enjoy your fabric. Pamela commented: "I l… Read More
2021-02-24 16:03
Purple Passion PDF Download Quilt PatternThe Purple Passion PDF Download Quilt Pattern sews an 82-1/2" x 94-1/2" finished size quilt, perfect for a Queen Size or Full Size bed. This pattern… Read More
2021-02-17 12:34
Oh kitty! Have you seen the Basket Cat Quilt Block Patterns? Watch my video to see all twelve blocks. Then, head over to the Curlicue Creations Etsy shop to get… Read More
2021-02-14 14:07
New pattern alert! This is the latest Curlicue Creations pattern, Starberry Harvest. This quilt features dazzling stars and crossing blocks in a variety of blues, greens, and pur… Read More
2021-02-05 16:20
Here it is! My very newest quilt pattern, Pioneer Rose. This quilt was sewn with the new Freedom 2 fabric line by Island Batik. This should be in your local quilt shop… Read More
2021-02-03 05:00
This is the quilt I made for the February Island Batik Ambassador blog hop, Kitty Cool. Grab a cuppa your favorite beverage. This is going to be a lengthy post, but if you make i… Read More
2021-02-01 18:57
I had a little time to finish up this Rock the Boat quilt in between other projects. I decided to swirl quilt it. Swirl quilting kind of looks like water to me, hence it's perfec… Read More
2021-01-29 13:55
Did you see my Island Batik Ambassador unboxing video in my last post? It's so much fun when the boxes arrive. You can also see my video on my YouTube channel, here:&nb&hell…Read More
2021-01-27 16:00
This is my Island Batik Ambassador Unboxing Video for January 2021. I hope you enjoy seeing all the fun products I will be creating with for the first half of 2021 and are inspired to… Read More
2021-01-26 13:12
Sweet Hearts 2-1/2" Strip PackSweet Hearts Quilt Fabric, 2-1/2" strip pack, precuts, by Island Batik, 100 percent cotton. Jelly Roll RainbowThis package of gorgeous Island Batik fabric conta… Read More
2021-01-23 05:00
The Island Batik Ambassador challenge for January was Placemats. I designed and made these City Placemats. The challenge was to make placemats, sized 12" x 18" or larger.&nbs&hell…Read More
2021-01-22 15:26
I finished the Happy Scrappy quilt! This project took a long time as I worked on it in between other quilts.I quilted this one with concentric circles out from the center. One of… Read More
2021-01-18 16:13
I'm pleased to announce that I was chosen to be an Island Batik Ambassador again for 2021. This is my fourth year as part of this talented group of creatives. I look f… Read More
2021-01-15 14:38
McCall's M5071 Pleated… Read More
2021-01-11 17:41
So, it's January 11th, and 2021 is well on it's way. It's going to be another great year for quilting. Here's a recap of my quilting projects from 2020:Flea Market ~ JanuaryCabin… Read More
2021-01-08 17:47
Have you ordered your pattern for the Log Cabin Under the Stars quilt yet? I wrote a post about this quilt earlier in the year, here: New Pattern! Log Cabin Under the Stars… Read More
2021-01-02 13:48
Ahhh....I love a good rescue quilt. My husband purchased this unfinished Pickle Dish quilt at an estate sale and gave it to me for Christmas. It's so pretty!Here's a closer look. … Read More
2020-12-31 11:52
Dark Red Tone on Tone Vine Flower Fat… Read More
2020-12-26 19:01
I started a new project!Disclaimer: The products used in this post were given to me by Quilty Box.Ragamuffin is SEW excited!I'm making the Skipping Stones quilt from the November 2020… Read More
2020-12-24 20:28
I was able to squeeze in another sewing session for the Windy Mills quilt. Isn't this block pretty? It's a traditional block known as Louisiana.Disclaimer: Some of the fabr… Read More
2020-12-20 11:53
This is the Sunflower Medallion quilt. It's the largest quilt I've made in a long time. At 68" x 76" it's certainly not the biggest quilt I've ever sewn, but it is big enough tha… Read More
2020-12-17 14:19
Simplicity 9691 Book and Photo Album Covers PatternSimplicity 9691 Book and Photo Album Covers Pattern.Adorn your home with fun to sew book and photo album covers in a variety of styles.Pict… Read More
2020-12-15 11:48
Congratulations go out to Emily in North Carolina! She has won a copy of the Modern Mini Star quilt pattern, chosen by random number generator. Emily commented, "I really love th… Read More
2020-12-12 15:54
Butterick 6869 Closet Accessor… Read More
2020-12-08 05:00
Hello! Welcome to day two of the Just My Type blog hop. I'm so glad you stopped by.Just My Type is a new fabric collection by Tammy Silvers of Tamirinis for Island Batik. T… Read More
2020-12-03 12:11
Congratulations goes out to Janet! She was chosen as the winner of these beautiful new fabrics from Island Batik. This is the Love and Kisses collection. Janet was chosen b… Read More
2020-12-01 05:00
The Island Batik Ambassadors December challenge is Medallion quilts. I've designed a new quilt, Sunflower Medallion for this project. This is the last Island Batik Ambassado… Read More
2020-11-28 16:34
2020-11-23 16:52
What's inside the November 2020 Quilty Box? Take a peek with me:Disclaimer: This Quilty Box was given to me at no cost by Quilty Box.So much quilty goodness!This is the Norma Ros… Read More
2020-11-16 05:00
Hello and welcome to my day on the Island Batik Inspired by Nature blog hop. I'm so glad you've stopped by. For this month's challenge, I made the Aloha Flowers quilt.The ch… Read More
2020-11-14 15:20
Grow Garden Grow Decorative Painting BookGro… Read More
2020-11-06 19:57
What's that hiding in the chrysanthemums? It's the October Quilty Box! I've been eagerly antipicating this one because it features my fellow Island Batik Ambassador, Jackie Kunke… Read More
2020-11-02 05:00
Did you see my post yesterday about cutting out the pieces for this quilt? If you missed it, you can read it right here: Cutting Windy Mills. Moving right along, the f… Read More
2020-11-01 04:00
I'm cutting out a new quilt for my Etsy shop. This one will feature a Windmill looking block, so I'm tentatively calling it Windy Mills, but the name could change.I'm using fabric from… Read More
2020-10-28 16:25
This is my finished project for the Island Batik Ambassadors October challenge, Front Porch Sittin'.The theme of this month's challenge is Thread Painting with Aurifil threads.I us… Read More
2020-10-23 14:13
Autumn Accents and Winter Warmth Decorative Painting BookAutumn Accents a… Read More
2020-10-19 12:49
Front Porch Sittin', part two. I cut the blue and purple fabrics from the Island Batik Urbanization collection by Kathy Engle into strips of varying widths.I then sewed the strips… Read More
2020-10-07 12:54
Decorative Woodcrafts August 2000Decorative Woodcrafts Magazine, August 2000 issue 54 - Decorative Painting Creative Ideas. This magazine has 48 full color pages and is in fair condition. In… Read More
2020-10-01 11:46
Front Porch Sittin' is my next project for Island Batik Ambassadors. October is my favorite time of the year for watching the sunset from my porch. The October skies can't b… Read More
2020-09-28 13:48
Tole World Magazi… Read More
2020-09-26 15:37
What's inside the September 2020 Quilty Box? Take a peek with me!Disclaimer: The contents of this subscription box were given to me by Quilty Box.Oooh! Look at all these go… Read More
2020-09-24 04:00
Hello! Welcome to my day for the Island Batik and ByAnnie.com It's in the Bag blog hop. This is the bag I made. It's the Out and About Knapsack. Isn't it adorable… Read More
2020-09-23 13:06
It's week three of the Island Batik and ByAnnie.com It's in the Bag blog hop. Have you been following along? I'm drooling over all the lovely bags and new fabrics sewn by my fellow amb… Read More
2020-09-20 11:38
My previous Macaws sewing session ended right about here.This photo shows the blue Macaw right before I made my mistake and sewed him to the perch early.That's when I decided to take a sewin… Read More
2020-09-16 12:16
Rocky Mountain Wildflowe… Read More
2020-09-14 17:28
My husband brought this sad iron home recently. It still has the removable wooden handle, which is nice. I don't think I have another iron in my collection with the removable han… Read More
2020-09-10 12:07
What's inside the August 2020 Quilty Box? Somehow I got behind on my Quilty Box posts. It's almost time for the September box to arrive, and the August box is soooo good! Well, b… Read More
2020-09-06 11:04
Have you heard? The Island Batik It's in the Bag blog hop is beginning on Tuesday, September 8th.The Island Batik Ambassadors each received a ByAnnie.com bag pattern to sew w… Read More
2020-09-03 15:52
White on White Checkerboard Fat QuarterA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, White on White Checkerboard Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water… Read More
2020-09-01 11:24
This week I pulled out my Accuquilt Go and did some taming of the scrap bin. I like to cut my scraps into hexagons. I use the smallest size on the Accuquilt Hexagon die.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-08-27 11:09
Black and White Checkerboard Fat QuarterA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Black and White Checkerboard quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold wat… Read More
2020-08-25 15:02
Snowflake is my August Island Batik Ambassador project.Disclaimer: The materials used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners. This mo… Read More
2020-08-21 11:57
Fairy Frost Fat QuarterA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Fairy Frost quilt fabric, by Michael Miller Fabrics. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tum… Read More
2020-08-18 18:27
On my Juki today is the Mill House Spring quilt. Before quilting begins, I always clean and oil my machine and put on a new needle. When I loaded this quilt onto the frame I… Read More
2020-08-17 13:23
It's time to bind the Happy Scrappy quilt. First I trimmed the backing and batting even with the quilt top. I like to match my binding fabric to my outer border… Read More
2020-08-15 14:11
I've been working on this Christmas Block of the Month quilt periodically for years. It's safe to say it's not going to be finished for Christmas 2020. But, I did cut out a… Read More
2020-08-13 17:29
I'm working on my Island Batik Ambassador project for August, using the beautiful blue Prairie Skies by Kathy Engle collection.Disclaimer: The products used in this post were give… Read More
2020-08-08 19:46
What's inside the July 2020 Quilty Box? Take a peek with me.Disclaimer: The contents of this subscription box were given to me by Quilty Box at no cost to me.This month's t… Read More
2020-08-07 13:12
Green Stars Quilt FabricA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Green Stars quilt fabric, by Sarah Summers, for Quilting Treasures. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machin… Read More
2020-08-02 14:13
Did you see my Unboxing Video, previously posted on June 23rd? It was fun to show what I received in the Island Batik Ambassador boxes for the second half of 2020. &hell…Read More
2020-07-25 17:23
Here's the finished Crocker Baby Quilt enjoying a little sunshine on a hot July afternoon.Note: Some of the items used to make this project were given to me by Quilty Box at no c… Read More
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