Monday, July 22, 2024

Island Batik Ambassador Unboxing, July 2024

Here's my Island Batik Ambassador unboxing video for July 2024.  Please watch to see what I received from Island Batik, Hobbs batting, Aurifil thread, and byAnnie.  I will be using these items for my Island Batik Ambassador monthly challenges for the second half of 2024.  See below for photos and descriptions of the items.

Disclaimer:  The  items in this post were given to my by Island Batik and industry sponsors Hobbs, Aurifil, and ByAnnie.
This collection is Floral Fun.  It was designed by Kathy Engle, and it is a signature collection for Lizard Creek Quilting.  I love the purple/green combination with hints of blue and white.  It's paired with two cuts of coordinating fabric, a light and a dark.  I will be using this fabric for the September blog hop.  I will be creating an applique project with this fabric collection and these beautiful coordinating threads from Aurifil.

I also received this beautiful package of 10" precut squares.  This collection is Bubbles, Curves, and Corners by Deb Tucker's Studio 180 Design.  Aren't these colors and designs pretty?  This was paired with two cuts of coordinating fabrics, one light, and one dark.  

This is a half yard cut bundle of basics, blenders, and solids.  What a beautiful variety.  These fabrics are always available year round and coordinate wonderfully with the seasonal collections.  I like the colors in this group.  They are giving off a tropical vibe.

Opulent Orange 10" squares precut.  Juicy and gorgeous in a range of oranges.  I see cheddar, yellow, pale creamy peach, red orange, and crimson.  I've used this collection before and I just love it so much.

Precious Pink 2-1/2" precut strip pack.  I've used this one before too, to make a rug for my studio.  I just love it so much and I'm excited to work with these fabrics again.

Two packages of Stash Builders.  Each roll contains 4 strips, 5" wide x width of fabric.  It's a great way to increase variety in your batik stash!

Surprise!  This pretty pink wrapping contains a new Island Batik fabric collection that will be hitting quilt shops later on this year.  I will be using it for my November project and will be able to show you these fabrics then.

We are partnering with ByAnnie again this year and I'm excited to make the Payday wallet/purse pattern this time around.  This kit has everything needed to sew this project.  I will be making this in October.

This is a six yard cut of a neutral fabric.  It's a soft beige with a marbled look.

Four yard cuts of solid black, white, and dark gray.

I'm super excited with the batting selection sent by Hobbs this time.  They sent all my favorites!  Yay!  This is the fusible batting.  It's great for small projects.  The last time I had this, I used every square inch!

The 80/20 Black batting is perfect for quilts with dark backgrounds.  You don't have to worry about any white batting bearding through your quilt top, plus the black helps the colors to really pop!

The Thermore batting is super thin and works well for small lightweight projects, like wall hangings, table runners, and clothing.

This is hands down, my absolute favorite batting!  Tuscany Collection Supreme 100% Unbleached Cotton.  This batting is PLUSH!  It is so soft and thick for a super cuddly quilt.  I just love it.

Tuscany Collection Silk Blend.  This quilts beautifully and resists fold lines in your quilts.  Lovely.
Island Batik recently partnered with Missouri Star and made me an affiliate.  Have you shopped the Missouri Star website?  They truly have everything you need for your next project.  Shop through my link and get 20% off your purchase of $50 or more.  Shop Missouri Star 
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Thank you so much for watching/reading!  I'm honored to be an Island Batik Ambassador for the 7th year.  I just love being part of this program.  Thank you so much Island Batik, Hobbs, Aurifil, and ByAnnie for supplying me with beautiful, quality products to work with.  I hope my projects inspire you to sew some of your own!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,

Jennifer Thomas
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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Orchard Quilt and Pattern, plus Tester's Parade!


Orchard is another one of my newest patterns.  The finished size of this quilt is 54" x 70".  I made my     quilt in red, green and white, like an apple orchard, but you can mix it up and use any two colors you like to coordinate with the white background and get a fabulous quilt!  I'll show you what three of my pattern testers did later on in this post.

Disclaimer:  The fabrics used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik.
Theses are the fabrics I chose for my quilt.  They are from the Woodstock collection by Island Batik.  I love how rich the colors are and the fun designs equal a fun quilt.

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  54" x 70"
Block Size:  8" x 8"
Fabric:  Woodstock by Island Batik 
Batting:  80/20 Cotton Blend by Hobbs
Thread:  Angel Green King Tut by Superior
Needles:  Schmetz
Designed in EQ8

Here are three Orchard quilts made by my pattern testers.  This one was made by Ruth.  Her quilt looks like an orange orchard to me.  I like the fun fabric she used in the middle of the squares.

This Orchard quilt in cool blues and greens was made by Keren.  Note that she used a variety of green fabrics to get this look.

This one was made by Rosalind.  I just love the raspberry and aqua fabrics she used to give her quilt a slightly tropical look.

The Orchard pattern is available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop as both a PDF instant download pattern and a paper copy that I send to you in the mail.  It is also available in select quilt shops across the USA.  If you don't see Curlicue Creations patterns in your local shop, ask for them!

Order your Orchard PDF instant download pattern here:  Orchard PDF instant download

Order your Orchard paper snail mail pattern here:  Orchard paper pattern

If you sew an Orchard quilt, or any of my other patterns, I would love to see your quilt.  Please tag and share a photo of your quilt on Instagram @curlicuecreations.

Also, don't forget that I am a Missouri Star affiliate. You can get 20% off your order of $50.00 or more by shopping through my link:  Shop Missouri Star They truly have everything you need for your next project and more!  Note:  If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission.  Thank you.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Create for a Cause with Island Batik and Deb Tucker Studio 180 ~ Finish!

Here's the finish of my Deb Tucker Studio 180 Split Recs tool and Island Batik Ambassador challenge!  I loved making this quilt and I hope the recipient of it loves it and finds comfort and warmth.  This was a great challenge to Create for a Cause.  I finished my quilt with Hobbs Poly batting and quilted it with Aurifil thread and a Schmetz needle.

Announcing the winner of my Split Recs ruler giveaway is SewGirl!  Congratulations!

Disclaimer:  The items used to create this quilt were generously provided by Island Batik and their Industry Partners at no cost to me.
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering top-notch beds to children and families in need. Quilts Across America is a program that relies on the generosity of quilters everywhere to provide a quilt with each bed that is delivered by Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Quilts Across America was initiated by Studio 180 Design and Tucker University in July 2023.

One of my recent sewing room additions that I got in my last Missouri Star order was this cute bluebird tin with 100 blue clips inside!  I used these on the binding for my Create for a Cause quilt.  I love to use these to secure my binding before stitching and my old clips were getting worn out.  Please remember that I'm a Missouri Star affiliate and you can save 20% off your order of $50.00 or more when you use my link to shop at Missouri Star. 
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Sunday, July 7, 2024

Dancing Flowers Quilt and Pattern

Today I'm going to show you the Dancing Flowers quilt.  This quilt was made with the Local Motion fabric collection for Maryellen McAuliffe by Island Batik.  It was inspired by those solar activated dancing flowers you sometimes see on car dashboards.

Disclaimer:  The fabric used in this quilt was provided at no cost to me by Island Batik.
These are the fabrics I used from the Local Motion collection.  Aren't they pretty?  I love the purple teal gold color combo and the designs are really fun!  Bicycles and cog wheels galore.
I made six of these nine patch variation blocks for this quilt.  They are quick and easy to strip piece.

I used the fusible applique method for the flowers.  Check out the bicycle fabric I used for the flower petals.  They are really dancing on the move!

I quilted an all over loopy meander in a purple and teal thread over most of the quilt.  I quilted a smaller scale loopy meander in a white thread for the background of the flower blocks.

I love the texture the small loopy meander makes!

Tucking in the loose thread ends.

The dancing flowers quilt "dancing" off the quilt frame.

Sewing on the binding.  I love this fabric collection!

Dancing Flowers

Quilt Stats:
Quilt Size:  70" x 87"
Block Size:  12" x 12"
Fabric:  Local Motion for Maryellen McAuliffe by Island Batik
Batting:  Hobbs Cotton 80/20 Bleached
Thread:  King Tut by Superior
Needles:  Schmetz
Designed in EQ8


 The Dancing Flowers quilt pattern can be found in select quilt shops across the USA.  Look for it in                your local shop.  If your shop doesn't carry Curlicue Creations patterns, ask for them!

Optionally you can order a copy from the Curlicue Creations Shop.

Click here to order a Dancing Flowers PDF instant download pattern.

Click here to order a Dancing Flowers paper copy pattern.

If you sew a Dancing Flowers quilt, please share a pic with me on Instagram @curlicuecreations.  I would love to see your quilt!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,

Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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