Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) Hot Stuff Challenge with Oliso

Hello everyone!  Here's my August challenge project for Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) Ambassadors.

Disclaimer:  The products used in this project were given to me by Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and Industry Partners.

This month we were challenged to glitz up the Oliso iron carry bags that came in our January boxes!  What a fun project.  We were allowed to use any technique or embellishment to decorate our bags.

I used fabric from this set of stash builders, some buttons, and Aurifil thread 12 wt.

Of course I did all of my pressing with my cute little Oliso project iron in raspberry.  I love this iron so much.  It has been a joy to use.  It is lightweight, heats well, and even has a headlight.  

I followed the advice of my fellow ambassadors and used Steam a Seam 2 to back my fusible shapes.  I cut out letters, flowers, and more in these pretty pinks, oranges, and yellows from my stash builder pack.

I adhered all the shapes to my bag and then did some hand stitching to secure them.  I used Aurifil 12 wt. thread in 8605 (gray) and 2530 (pink). With a sharp needle and my favorite thimble, it was fairly easy to stitch around the edges of the shapes with a running stitch.

I personalized my bag with "Jenny's oliso" on one side.

On the other side I added my version of the oliso project iron!

I stitched a "HOT" emoji on the end flap of the bag.  

I put flowers across the top and secured them each with a button center.

I love the way my iron carry bag came out!  Thank you Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and Oliso for a fun challenge.

For more iron carry bag projects, please visit my fellow ambassadors.  Here's the list:

• Brenda Alburl ~ Songbird Designs
• Renee Atkinson ~ Pink Tulip Quilting
• Susan Deshensky ~ Lady Blue Quilts Studio
• Tina Dillard ~ Quilting Affection Designs
• Brittany Fisher ~ Bobbin with Brittany
• Kimberly Flannagan ~ Kimberly’s Quilts
• Preeti Harris ~ Sew Preeti Quilts
• Mania Hatziioannidi ~ Mania for quilts
• Kim Jamieson-Hirst ~ Chatterbox Quilts
• Connie Kauffman ~ Kauffman Designs
• Suzy Webster ~ Websterquilt
• Connie Kresin Campbell ~ Freemotion by the River
• Emily Leachman ~ The Darling Dogwood
• Denise Looney ~ A Quiltery
• Leah Malasky ~ Quilted Delights
• Susan Michaels ~ Dragonfly Fiberart
• Lisa Pickering ~ Lisa’s Quilting Passion
• Sarah Pitcher ~ Pitcher’s Boutique
• Gail Sheppard ~ Quilting Gail
• Carol Stanek ~ Stitch with Color
• Solomae Stoycoff ~ Cuddle Cat Quiltworks
• Jennifer Thomas ~ Curlicue Creations (You are here)

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Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) Ambassador Unboxing ~ July 2025

 Hello everyone!  Welcome to my Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) second shipment unboxing.  Please watch my video above to see what I received in my two big boxes!  I'll be using these fabrics, thread, batting, and soon to arrive bag pattern to make my projects for the second half of 2025.  See below for photos and descriptions of my box contents for more info and a closer look.

Disclaimer:  The products shown in this post were given to me by Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and industry sponsors.

Everlasting collection, designed by Jerry Khiev.  This will be in shops in September.  Coordinating fabrics are Dandelion - Pink Raspberry and Lily Florals - Red Shell.

SS25 Spring Foundations 1/2 yard cuts bundle.

Fabrics from left to right:  Azalea, Pink Solid Batik, Orange Solid Batik, Chartreuse, 

Wheat Leaves-Latte, Bubbles Hole-Leaf.

Aurifil thread 50wt.

Left to right:  Pink 3660, Lt. Green 2880, Gold 2134, Dk. Green 2892

Surprise package ~ to be used in the November blog hop.  

SS25 Summer Foundations Bundle, 1/2 yard cuts.

Left to right:  Red Solid Batik, Yellow Solid Batik, Dandelion-Plum, Paisley Dot-Orange, Sunset, Bumblebee.

Opulent Orange 10" squares precut

Tantalizing Teal 2-1/2" strips precut

Three packages of Stash Builders.  

4 yard cuts of solid Black, White, and Dk. Gray

6 yard cut of Muslin

Sunset 10" squares precut with Pastry and Ocean coordinating yardage

Fabrics from the Fossil Fern collection for my ByAnnie bag.  

Left to right:  Geode-Multi Green Purple, Fossil Fern-Leaf-Teal, Iron Pyrite Cluster-Purple

Hobbs Queen size Poly Down Premium Polyester Batting

Hobbs Queen Size Heirloom Fusible Cotton Batting

Hobbs Queen Size Heirloom 80/20 Bleached Cotton Batting

Hobbs Tuscany Collection Throw Size Supreme 100% Unbleached Cotton

My favorite batting!

Hobbs Tuscany Collection Throw Size Cotton Wool Blend Batting

Here's a pic of all of it together.  My ByAnnie bag pattern and another precut are still on the way.  I'll show you when they arrive.  Thank you so much for watching my unboxing.  I hope you will follow me here and also on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @curlicuecreations.  You can find my patterns, fabric, and more in my Etsy shop at Curlicue Creations Etsy.  Thank you for your support.

Please visit my fellow Ambassadors and see what they got in their July boxes.  Here's the list:

• Brenda Alburl ~ Songbird Designs
• Renee Atkinson ~ Pink Tulip Quilting
• Susan Deshensky ~ Lady Blue Quilts Studio
• Tina Dillard ~ Quilting Affection Designs
• Brittany Fisher ~ Bobbin with Brittany
• Kimberly Flannagan ~ Kimberly’s Quilts
• Preeti Harris ~ Sew Preeti Quilts
• Mania Hatziioannidi ~ Mania for quilts
• Kim Jamieson-Hirst ~ Chatterbox Quilts
• Connie Kauffman ~ Kauffman Designs
• Suzy Webster ~ Websterquilt
• Connie Kresin Campbell ~ Freemotion by the River
• Emily Leachman ~ The Darling Dogwood
• Denise Looney ~ A Quiltery
• Leah Malasky ~ Quilted Delights
• Susan Michaels ~ Dragonfly Fiberart
• Lisa Pickering ~ Lisa’s Quilting Passion
• Sarah Pitcher ~ Pitcher’s Boutique
• Gail Sheppard ~ Quilting Gail
• Carol Stanek ~ Stitch with Color
• Solomae Stoycoff ~ Cuddle Cat Quiltworks
• Jennifer Thomas ~ Curlicue Creations (You are here)

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,

Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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Drunkard's Path Challenge featuring Spot On!

Hello everyone!  It's the last day of April and here's my Island Batik Ambassador (Lumin Fabrics) challenge quilt, Spot On!

Disclaimer:  The items used to create this project were given to me by Island Batik and Industry Sponsors.

The challenge parameters were to make a quilt using the traditional Drunkard's Path block, lap size or larger.  We were allowed to use any fabric collection, other than the upcoming blog hop fabric.

I chose to use this 10" precuts stack of Precious Pinks.  These gradation 10" precut stacks come in all the different color families and are always available to purchase year round.  Ask for them at your local quilt shop!

Other sponsored products I used to make my quilt include:

                          

                             Hobbs Tuscany Collection Silk        Schmetz Microtex Needles

                                          Blend Batting

                         

                                     Aurifil Thread                          Oliso Project Iron in Raspberry

April was a very busy month for me with five projects to finish up, so I didn't get a lot of in progress photos of this quilt. Here's a design wall pic. I chose to make my Drunkard's Path blocks the old fashioned way.  I cut templates, traced all the pieces and used lots and lots of pins for the curved seams.

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You can see it starting to come together in this photo.  I used Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) solid black, white, and dark gray to make the pinks pop!

The quilt on the frame photo.

Loopy meander quilting.

Spot On!

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  50" x 50"

Block Size:  6" x 6"

Fabric:  Precious Pinks 10" Stack by Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics)

Thread:  Aurifil

Batting:  Hobbs Silk Blend, Tuscany Collection

Needles:  Schmetz Microtex

Iron:  Oliso Project Iron, Raspberry 

I've enjoyed seeing all the amazing Drunkard's Path quilts made by my fellow ambassadors this month.  Next month's blog hop begins on Monday with yours truly ~ I need to get sewing on that quilt pronto!  Here's a list of all of the Island Batik Ambassadors so you can see their takes on the Drunkard's Path.

• Brenda Alburl ~ Songbird Designs
• Renee Atkinson ~ Pink Tulip Quilting
• Susan Deshensky ~ Lady Blue Quilts Studio
• Tina Dillard ~ Quilting Affection Designs
• Brittany Fisher ~ Bobbin with Brittany
• Kimberly Flannagan ~ Kimberly’s Quilts
• Preeti Harris ~ Sew Preeti Quilts
• Mania Hatziioannidi ~ Mania for quilts
• Kim Jamieson-Hirst ~ Chatterbox Quilts
• Connie Kauffman ~ Kauffman Designs
• Suzy Webster ~ Websterquilt
• Connie Kresin Campbell ~ Freemotion by the River
• Emily Leachman ~ The Darling Dogwood
• Denise Looney ~ A Quiltery
• Leah Malasky ~ Quilted Delights
• Susan Michaels ~ Dragonfly Fiberart
• Lisa Pickering ~ Lisa’s Quilting Passion
• Sarah Pitcher ~ Pitcher’s Boutique
• Gail Sheppard ~ Quilting Gail
• Carol Stanek ~ Stitch with Color
• Solomae Stoycoff ~ Cuddle Cat Quiltworks
• Jennifer Thomas ~ Curlicue Creations (You are here)

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!

Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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