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: The products used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.
This month's challenge was to make a miniature quilt.
I chose to use the Midnight Glow precuts along with the coordinating fabrics, Boysenberry and Orchid to make my quilt.
I used all the the fabrics in Midnight Glow. I used 5 fabrics per row of houses, following the gradation of the precuts from light to dark, just as they were packaged. I used the Orchid fabric for the background and Boysenberry for the sashing, inner border, and backing of my quilt.
I chose to paper piece the blocks as they are minis. My blocks are 4" finished. I used clips to hold the paper pieced sections in place while stitching them together with Schmetz needles. The clips keep the paper sections lined up so much better than pins.
I used a piece of Hobbs Fusible batting that I had leftover from another project and quilted with Aurifil thread, color #2562 in straight lines across the quilt.
I love how pretty the blocks came out in the Midnight Glow fabrics. It looks like a sunrise/sunset to me with the pink reflecting off the windows of the houses.
My quilt came out 16-1/2" x 21". It's adorable! So a-door-able that I took a pic on this door.
Boysenberry on the back.
Binding in Orchid.
Pretty folds.
I had fun taking photos of this mini quilt. This key is actually huge, but it makes my mini quilt look tiny!
If you've enjoyed reading about my Little Pink Houses mini quilt, visit my fellow Island Batik Ambassadors blogs to see what they made for the month of August. Here's a list:
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The 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 blocks, rotary cut bear's paw blocks, and full color diagrams throughout the pattern.
The result is a simply charming design. Great for a baby gift, a couch cuddling throw, or a pretty wall hanging.
The Ascension PDF Download Quilt Pattern sews a 58" x 58" finished size quilt, perfect for a couch cuddling, a lap quilt, or a fabulous wall hanging. This quilt features three blocks sewn using familiar rotary cutting and straight piecing directions. This pattern includes full color step by step diagrams.
The Ascension Quilt features an explosion of light flaring out from the center of this dynamic quilt.
Stitch up this beautiful quilt quickly for your next gift, or home decor project. This medium sized quilt is perfect for any room of your home. Add a little zip of drama to any area with the Ascension quilt pattern.
The romantic Sherbet Hearts PDF Download Quilt Pattern makes an approximately 64" x 70" finished quilt. This quilt pattern features fusible applique, rotary cutting, and a quick and easy stitch and flip method for the flying geese border.
The result is a simply charming design with old-fashioned hearts and nine-patch blocks trimmed with a flying geese border in yummy sherbet colors. A timeless design, reminiscent of quaint, downtown homes, the ice cream parlor, and the old timey candy shop.
The sweet Mill House Spring Mermaid Version PDF Download Quilt Pattern makes a 41" x 49" finished quilt. This quilt pattern features quick hourglass blocks with no bias edges, rotary cutting, and full color diagrams throughout the pattern.
The result is a simply charming design with pretty 4" hourglass blocks. Great for a baby gift or a pretty wall hanging.
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Jennifer Thomas
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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 this quilt was provided by Island Batik.
The Tinder Box quilt and pattern are featured in the new Quilter's World Autumn 2022 issue. There are so many beautiful Fall sewing projects inside. I do love Fall. It's my favorite time of the year. Order your copy here: Quilter's World Autumn 2022, or look for it in your local quilt shop.
I used Island Batik's new Moonlight Hollow fabric collection for this quilt. This fabric is designed by Kathy Engle. You may be able to find precuts in quilt shops now, and yardage should be out by September. It's the perfect fall fabric collection with pumpkins, ravens, curly vines, and the colors ~ Wow! Well, you can see for yourself. These fabrics are even more beautiful in person.
The Tinder Box block is pretty simple. These large sized blocks come together quickly.
The stars in the sashing add to the Fall nights feeling. Snuggle under this quilt by a campfire under the stars. Pass the s'mores.
I quilted an allover loopy meander design to finish my quilt.
Tinder Box
Quilt Stats:
Finished quilt size: 70" x 70"
Block Size: 16" x 16"
Fabric: Moonlight Hollow by Island Batik
Batting: Hobbs 80/20
Thread: Aurifil
Needles: Schmetz
Designed in EQ8
I encourage you to pick up a copy of this beautiful magazine today. If you sew a Tinder Box quilt, please share a pic with me on Instagram @curlicuecreations.
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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 projects for the second half of 2022.
Disclaimer: The products in this post were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.
Here's a recap in photos of my boxes' contents:
I received two packages of stash builders. I've already opened and used part of one package for my July Accuquilt Tree of Life challenge. Each stash builder roll has four different fabrics, 5" x W.O.F.
This is my ByAnnie.com bag kit. I'm making the Ultimate Travel bag. I was able to choose the fabric I wanted for the bag, and ByAnnie put together everything needed to make the bag. The pattern, the hardware, and Soft and Stable.
Here's something new: It's an Alpaca/Wool pressing mat by Prairie Spirit Alpacas. I've never used one before. I did try it this week for my July project, and it was awesome! I love how flat my seams came out.
This is the Bee Hive Buzz collection by Kathy Engle. These fabrics will be used in the September blog hop.
These 10" precuts are the Midnight Glow fabric collection, my absolute favorite from the new lines. I'm so excited to have received this. Aren't they just gorgeous? I'm thinking about using these in August.
These are most of the foundations bundle I received. I've used two of the fabrics already.
This is my surprise package! I can't show you this collection yet, but I've peeked, and it is wonderful! I'll be revealing these beauties in the November blog hop.
Hobbs Batting sent a package of Fusible Batting Strips.
I received this Four Patch Square Up ruler from Deb Tucker's Studio 180 for an upcoming challenge.
This is a generous six yard cut of Coconut.
Four yards each of Island Batik solid black, white, and gray.
Here's everything ~ WOW! I'm going to be busy. Thank you so much Island Batik, Hobbs Batting, Accuquilt, ByAnnie.com, Studio 180, and Prairie Spirit Alpacas.
Be sure to visit my fellow Island Batik Ambassador's blogs to see what supplies they received in their boxes, here:
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