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So...I'm not so patiently waiting for my second Island Batik Ambassadors box to arrive today, and I came across this fabulous promotion from Craftsy. All classes are currently priced under $20! That's a steal. This promotion is only good through July 8th ~ eek! ~ tomorrow! So get on over to Craftsy and check it out. You don't even need a coupon. Here's a link especially for you: Craftsy Under $20 Class Sale
In addition to the class sale, if you are like me and also enjoy knitting and crochet, they are having a sale on yarn, up to 50% off! Click here to visit the yarn sale: Yarn up to 50% off This is an ongoing sale, so shop at your leisure.
Bernina #285 Darning Foot Old Style Quilting Foot Free Motion Quilting Foot Vintage Bernina Parts
The above sewing machine presser feet fit many of the older Bernina machines. Please be sure the feet you want are appropriate for your machine before placing your order.
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It's July already, I know, but I've had such a busy June that I haven't had a chance to talk about the June Quilty Box. Here it is, lurking in the Azaleas and Nasturtiums.
Peek inside the Quilty Box and an assortment of quilting goodies pop out at you!
This month's Bundles of Inspiration mini-zine has a new cover. What a cutie!
This fabric bundle, Floribunda is by the June featured designer, Melanie Testa. She is a textile and quilt artist.
Here is the bundle unrolled so you can see the lovely assortment of color co-ordinated fabrics.
Are you inspired yet?
There are a couple of new to me products in this month's box that I'll have to try out. This is a Goddess Sheet, used in fusible applique to protect your pieces and keep your iron gunk free.
I enjoy sewing fusible applique, but I've never tried the Mistyfuse brand. I'm excited to see how smoothly it sews.
My favorite item this month is this black Wonderfil Accent 12 Wt. Thread. Thick and gorgeous! I feel some sewing coming on.
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Disclaimer: The fabrics used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik.
My Island Batik Ambassador project for the month of June is the Accordion quilt.
This month's theme was Modern Batik Challenge. When I designed this quilt, it looked modern, but I'm not all that sure the finished quilt has a modern feel. I've been told that it has a tribal vibe.
I used the Alpine Jingle fabric collection from my Island Batik box for this quilt.
The first thing I did was sew a gazillion half square triangle units. Here are some of them up on the design wall.
The coolest thing happened when I chain pieced them together into pairs. They arranged themselves into circles on the floor as they came off my sewing machine! I had to snap a photo of it. How fun!
Right around this time, I realized it was June. I had three quilting deadlines, the kiddos were about to get out of school for the summer break, and I had family coming to visit for the second half of the month. I put aside my regular schedule, and started to sew, sew, sew! Because of that, I don't have any pictures of the blocks coming together, but here is a pic of one of the blocks after quilting.
One of the characteristics modern quilts often have is a lack of borders, but this quilt just didn't look finished without them, so I added three. The innermost border, the red one, was made with strips cut from the 10" squares of the Alpine Jingle fabrics.
I felt like this quilt needed all straight line quilting, so out came my walking foot. I tried the Hobbs Thermore batting for the Accordion quilt. I've never used this type of batting before. I like how smoothly it quilted. My needle glided along the quilt like butter.
I simply followed the lines of the red and green shapes in the blocks, and quilted vertical straight lines down the large gold panels. I then echoed the lines of the borders around the edges of the quilt.
I bound the edges of my quilt with the same groovy green tree fabric as I used for the outer border.
So pretty!
Quilt Stats:
Finished Quilt Size: 52" x 60"
Block Size: 8" x 8"
Fabrics: Alpine Jingle by Island Batik
Batting: Hobbs Thermore
Thread: King Tut by Superior Thread
That was my June Island Batik Ambassadors project, the Modern Batik Challenge featuring the Accordion quilt. Time to put this rocking chair to good use and start planning my July project.
Sew a tiny star quilt to add sparkle to your table top or wall.
This quilt is quick and fun to sew. The tiny center star measures just under 2" square and is paper pieced for easy and accurate handling of the tiny pieces.
The Modern Mini Star quilt's overall dimensions are 20" x 20", perfect for a table topper or to jazz up a small wall space in your home.
I used a variety of Island Batik fabrics to sew the model.
It would make a nice outdoor decoration for a patio party, too. I love the way it brightens up this white wicker settee.
I quilted my model in simple straight lines, 3/4" apart with Aurifil Thread in a beige color.
The backing features another fun Island Batik fabric.
I usually do my binding in a fabric that matches the outer border, but this time I used a gray bubbly print fabric.
Gorgeous outdoor photo. Stars play well in a natural setting.
It's sneaky peeky time! I just wanted to share a pic of this adorable upcoming fabric line I've been working with. This is Calico Crow by Lauren Nash for Riley Blake. Isn't this just the cutest fabric? Think Fall sewing, especially for the kitchen. The white fabric on right has pumpkin recipes printed on it. It's adorable! This should be in your local fabric shop in June.
Disclaimer: The items in this post were given to my by Quilty Box.
What's inside the May 2018 Quilty Box Mini? This month's Quilty Box mini features designer Violet Craft. You get the Bundles of Inspiration mini magazine, including an interview with Violet Craft, one of her patterns, and more. Plus this cute Canyon Jewels Runner pattern, pictured above.
You can sew the runner with this cute charm pack of Palm Canyon fabrics. I love the mid century feel of this collection.
Look at this luscious color! I can't wait to sew with this 12 wt Egyptian cotton thread, Spaghetti by Wonderfil. Minty green paradise. Oh yes.
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