2023-03-14 20:04
Hello! This is Purple Pinwheels. It's my Island Batik Ambassador project for March.Disclaimer: The products used to make this project were given to me by Island Batik… Read More
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2023-03-01 05:00
This is the Blue Fairy Frost Quilt. This pattern is available through Connecting Threads. It is shown in their Icy Splendor fabric collection. It is a paper piecing pattern… Read More
2023-02-28 05:00
This is another one of my new patterns, Magic Mountain Star. This green and gold star quilt finishes at 42" x 54-1/2".This beautiful quilt kit and pattern is available through Connecti… Read More
2023-02-27 05:00
This is one of my newest patterns, Old New Borrowed and Blue. This traditional with a twist style quilt finishes at 74" x 90".This beautiful quilt pattern and kit is available through… Read More
2023-02-24 05:00
Sweater Weather PDF Download Quilt PatternThe Sweater Weather PDF quilt pattern is a fun to sew quilt design. This pattern makes a finished size quilt approximately 68" x 84". The model is s… Read More
2023-02-23 05:00
I made a Puff Quilt! I've never made one of these before. That is one of the fun aspects of being an Island Batik Ambassador. The year is filled with challenges to str… Read More
2023-02-08 15:32
My Cabin Junction quilt and pattern is in the new issue of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine! This fun log cabin variation quilt is easier to sew than it looks.This issue sho… Read More
2023-01-27 05:00
Did you hear the good news? I'm so excited to be continuing as an Island Batik Ambassador for 2023. We received our first shipment of the year and I hope you will enjoy watc… Read More
2023-01-23 16:53
Have you seen my new Triangle Twist quilt? It's on the cover of the Spring 2023 issue of Quilter's World Magazine. I'm a cover girl! Woo-hoo!The pattern starts on page 39… Read More
2023-01-01 15:02
A new year and a new pattern. 2023 is going to be a great year, I just know it. This is the Starry Dawn quilt.Starry Dawn is a log cabin variation that incorporates a star b… Read More
2022-12-22 05:00
My Crazy Eights table runner pattern is available as both a kit and a pattern through Connecting Threads. It was featured in the October 2022 catalog. If you missed it, you can s… Read More
2022-12-21 05:00
This is the Postcard quilt, one of my newest patterns. It's featured in the Island Batik catalog. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop. and in select qui… Read More
2022-12-20 05:00
Nectar Quilt PatternThe Nectar quilt pattern is a fun to sew applique medallion quilt. This pattern makes a finished size quilt approximately 48" x 53". The model is shown sewn in the Bee Hi… Read More
2022-12-19 15:49
This is the Nectar quilt, one of my newest patterns. It's featured in the Island Batik catalog. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop and in select quilt… Read More
2022-12-08 05:00
Hello! Welcome to my day on the Island Batik Ambassador Lone Star Blog Hop. This is my quilt.Disclaimer: The products used to make this project were given to me by Isl… Read More
2022-11-26 20:29
This is the Foxface quilt, my newest pattern. It's featured in the Island Batik catalog. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop and in select quilt shops a… Read More
2022-11-18 23:46
If you didn't know, I live in an old, old, farmhouse. It's drafty in the winter. The wind blows straight at the front of the house and sometimes it feels like it's coming right o… Read More
2022-11-03 19:42
This month's Island Batik Ambassador challenge was to make a Christmas Stocking. Disclaimer: The products used to make this stocking were given to me by Island Batik an… Read More
2022-10-21 13:59
Photo of Coastal Stars quilt by Connecting ThreadsThis is the Coastal Stars quilt. I went a little outside of my usual color styling and tried a new combination with this pattern. &hell…Read More
2022-10-07 16:00
Congratulations goes out to Sew Girl! She was chosen by random number generator as the winner of these 5" charms from the new Bee Hive Buzz fabric collection by Island Batik. &nbs&hell…Read More
2022-10-03 04:00
Hello and welcome to the first day of the Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness blog hop. This is the quilt I made for the hop, Heart Match.When I heard about the Pinktober blog hop, hoste… Read More
2022-10-01 04:00
For the month of October, the Island Batik Ambassadors were challenged to sew a ByAnnie bag. I made the Ultimate Travel Bag 2.0.Disclaimer: The products used to make th… Read More
2022-09-07 04:00
Hello! Welcome to day two of the Island Batik Ambassador Studio 180 blog hop. This is my quilt, Beeswax.Disclaimer: The products used to make this quilt were give… Read More
2022-08-31 13:33
Here I am, posting on the very last day of August, my Island Batik Ambassador monthly challenge project. This quilt is titled "Little Pink Houses". Disclaimer: Th… Read More
2022-08-17 19:56
B is for Bear PDF Download Quilt PatternThe sweet B is for Bear PDF Download Quilt Pattern makes a 49" x 65" finished quilt. This quilt pattern features easy fusible applique bear and letter… Read More
2022-07-31 13:50
This is my newest published work, the Tinder Box quilt. It's a cuddly throw, perfect for the crisp Autumn evenings that will be coming up soon.Disclaimer: The fabric used to make… Read More
2022-07-26 04:00
Hello! It's Island Batik Ambassador unboxing video time and today is my day! Watch my video to see what wonderful supplies I received to use for my Island Batik Ambassador p… Read More
2022-07-25 14:08
This is the quilt I made with the Accuquilt Tree of Life die. I call my quilt Fountain of Life.Disclaimer: The supplies used to make this project were given to me by Island… Read More
2022-07-15 15:23
This is my newest published work, the Amber Glow quilt. The Amber Glow quilt and pattern are featured in the new McCall's Quilting September/October 2022 issue. You can purc… Read More
2022-06-28 13:42
This is the Quadrille quilt, my newest pattern! It's featured in the Island Batik catalog. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop and in select quilt shops across th… Read More
2022-06-18 20:17
My Daisy Pond quilt and pattern is featured in the new Love of Quilting July/August 2022....sort of. See the "Plus Free Bonus Digital Pattern" on the cover? That's Daisy Pon… Read More
2022-06-13 04:00
Hello! Welcome to my day of the Island Batik Ambassador New York Beauty blog hop! This is my quilt.Disclaimer: The products used to make this quilt were given to me by… Read More
2022-05-22 16:59
I have a new pattern in the May Connecting Threads catalog, the Wild Geese Table Runner.It's a rainbow of geese in an easy pattern that can been sewn in one afternoon. The finished siz… Read More
2022-05-14 18:34
This is my Island Batik Ambassador project for the Month of May. I'm calling it Triangle-A-Go-Go table runner.For this month we were challenged to make a quilt featuring, you gues… Read More
2022-05-04 15:34
Stars and Stripes Forever is finished.Disclaimer: The products used to make this project were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.This is the Island Batik Ambassador… Read More
2022-04-26 13:56
For the month of April, Island Batik teamed up with Funky Friends Factory for the Ambassador challenge. I made the Kawaii Cat pattern.Disclaimer: The products used to m… Read More
2022-04-18 14:38
This is the Spring Market quilt. It's one of my new patterns this year. This quilt is featured in the Island Batik catalog. The pattern is available in my&nb&hell…Read More
2022-04-12 04:00
This is my newest quilt, Summer Breeze. It's sewn in soft yellow and blues, like sunshine and blue skies.The Summer Breeze quilt and pattern appear in the new Summer 2022 issue of Quil… Read More
2022-03-30 15:20
This is Plumeria ~ Flower of Sicily.Disclaimer: The products used to make this project were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.It's my Island Batik Ambassador chall… Read More
2022-03-27 19:03
Introducing: Pretty Pink Potholder. I made this with a combination of Island Batik Basics and Blenders Foundation fabrics. I love the bright pinks and greens together… Read More
2022-03-13 19:34
This sweet pink and white Mill House Spring quilt is available for purchase in my Etsy shop.This quilt is quilted with matching color thread in pebbles, back and forth lines, and onion swirl… Read More
2022-02-28 19:20
Photo by Annie'sIntroducing: The Cherry Tree quilt, a half square triangle (HST) adventure in pink and teal.The Cherry Tree quilt is featured in the new Annie's book, Two Color Quilts… Read More
2022-02-14 17:26
Patchwork Roses Quilt Fabric A beautiful cut of quilt fabric, Patchwork Roses quilt fabric. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.The design o… Read More
2022-02-06 20:09
Photo by McCall's Quilting Introducing: The Ringmaster quilt. An intricate looking pattern made with two blocks and straight seams that gives an illusion of curves.Disclaimer:&nbs&hell…Read More
2022-02-02 16:33
This is my Sparrow's Compass quilt shown in the Quartz Metallic Tonals fabric collection by Connecting Threads. If you've ever wanted to try a compass quilt pattern, this is it! … Read More
2022-01-31 05:00
Hello and welcome to the first day of the Island Batik Ambassador Row by Row blog hop. This is my quilt, Stars and Stripes Forever that I made with the new Americana fabric collec… Read More
2022-01-30 01:52
Today I'm going to show you the gradations project I made for the January Island Batik Ambassador challenge. I'm calling this quilt Sunrise. I ended last year with Sunset Tr… Read More
2022-01-27 05:00
I'm so excited to announce that I'm an Island Batik Ambassador for the 5th year in a row! Here's my first unboxing video for 2022.Thanks so much for watching! Thank you so much… Read More
2022-01-18 16:34
Introducing: Shop Hop! A cute, fun, and whimsical wall hanging or lap quilt.Disclaimer: The products used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and industry p… Read More
2022-01-12 20:03
Introducing: Whirligig. This bright happy quilt is ready for some springtime stitching! Disclaimer: The products used to make this quilt were given to me by Isla… Read More
2021-12-31 21:04
My Storm at Sea quilt is complete! If you remember, this quilt was only a top when it was my day on the Island Batik Storm at Sea blog hop. Click here to read my origin… Read More
2021-12-27 20:55
This is my last Island Batik Ambassador project for 2021. I've been working on this quilt since February. It has over 1500 hexagons, all made from my Island Batik scraps.Dis… Read More
2021-12-23 20:47
Here's the finish of my large Divide and Conquer ByAnnie.com bag! I actually finished a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't get to the blog post until today. It's almost Chris… Read More
2021-12-13 16:02
This is the Ascension quilt. It's one of my new patterns this year. This quilt is featured in the Island Batik catalog. The pattern is available in my my Etsy shop&nbs&hell…Read More
2021-12-02 15:51
Beige Plaid Fat QuarterA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Beige Plaid quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.This is a vinta… Read More
2021-11-26 14:51
Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a quilt? This video shows the process of making my Rock the Boat quilt. This pattern is available in the Curlicue Creatio… Read More
2021-11-19 16:47
This is the Spangled quilt. It's the featured Quilt of Valor pattern in the current issue of Love of Quilting.Disclaimer: The products used to make this quilt were given to me by… Read More
2021-11-14 16:13
Do you remember my small Divide and Conquer bag I made for the Island Batik ByAnnie.com challenge? I'm sure I mentioned that I'm also making this in the large size. It… Read More
2021-11-10 05:00
Hello! Welcome to my day on the Island Batik Ambassador Storm at Sea blog hop. This is my Storm at Sea quilt, made with the new Petal Pathway fabric collection by Kathy Engl… Read More
2021-11-05 15:09
Beige Marbled Quilt FabricA beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Beige Marbled quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.This is a… Read More
2021-11-01 15:40
Do you remember waaaay back in July when I showed the unboxing video for my Island Batik Ambassador box #2? I mentioned that the precuts would be coming at a later date. The… Read More
2021-10-20 15:29
Meet the Cross River Gorilla, an Endangered Species challenge quilt made with Island Batik Fabric and Aurifil Thread. Note: Items used to make this project were ge… Read More
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
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
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