This is my quilt for the first Island Batik Ambassador challenge of 2024, Promises.
*Giveaway Alert ~ Read to the end of this post for a chance to win some Island Batik fabric and my newest pattern!
Disclaimer: The products used to make this project were given to me by Island Batik and Industry Partners.
We were challenged to make Log Cabin quilts using our assigned new fabric collections, shipping to stores now. I've made many different log cabin variation quilts in the past, and I was excited to try something new.
I was even more excited when I dove into this stack of half yard cuts! This collection is called Romance Garden. It's a signature collection for Sherry Shish of Powered by Quilting, designed by Kathy Engle for Island Batik. The colors in this collection are saturated pinks, purples, and greens. The more I worked with them, the more I loved them. These colors are making me happy!
I turned to Electric Quilt 8 for my design inspiration. I chose to make offset stained glass log cabin blocks for my quilt. Instead of using a solid black fabric for the "leading", I used the deep blue violet fabric shown here. This is part of the Romance Garden collection and luckily I also received an additional 2 yard cut of it to use in my project. I used nearly all of it! I used it for the leading, the quilt border, and the binding, too. I cut the rest of my fabric into strips of varying widths and sewed one strip of the blue violet "leading" fabric to each strip for my quilt.
Everything pressed nice and flat with my new Oliso iron. I have been using this iron constantly and I have to say that I really do love it. It's smooth, hot, and ready to press at a moment's notice.
The blocks sewed up quickly with my Schmetz needles and in no time at all I had a nice colorful stack of them.
I auditioned a few different thread colors for the quilting and decided on this hot pink Aurifil thread.
I used this 100 percent wool batting from Hobbs Tuscany Collection. It's had a nice loft to it and resists fold lines in your quilts.
I quilted my favorite motif, an allover loopy meander.
You can see the quilting really well on the back of the quilt. I used Island Batik's solid dark gray fabric for the backing, and you can again see that fabulous blue violet fabric for the binding.
Chessie, my studio cat kept me company. She loves to sit on this chair in front of the heater.
I took my quilt to the beach for part of the photo shoot. (Quilt with legs)
Close up of quilt with legs.
Quilt with feet.
It was another beautiful day at North Topsail Island.
Lovely.
Finished block close up.
Horizontal view.
I took a few photos at home, as well.
This is in front of my studio, isn't it cute?
Promises
Quilt Stats:
Quilt Size: 52" x 52"
Block Size: 12" x 12"
Fabric: Romance Garden for Sherry Shish by Kathy Engle for Island Batik
Thread: Aurifil
Batting: 100 Percent Wool, Tuscany Collection by Hobbs
Needles: Schmetz
Designed in EQ8
I'm giving away a collection of 5" charm squares of nineteen of the fabrics from the Romance Garden collection, plus a PDF copy of the Promises quilt pattern. To enter, please sign up for my newsletter and leave me a comment. Which one of the new Island Batik fabric collections is your favorite? Have you been following the blog hop? It's not too late to visit all the blogs! I'm amazed at the fabulous log cabin quilts! USA entries only. Please be sure I have a way to reach you, should you be the lucky one.
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You can purchase and download the pattern to make the Promises quilt in my Etsy Shop. If you sew this quilt or any of my quilts, please tag me on Instagram @curlicuecreations. I would love to see your quilt! Click here to purchase the Promises quilt pattern.
Island Batik is also having a fabric giveaway on their blog. They are giving away a bundle of Romance Garden (Yay!) and a bundle of Squiggles, Dots, and Lines! Visit the Island Batik blog for a chance to win one of these two fabric bundles. Good luck!
Here's the list for the blog hop. Visit all of the Island Batik Ambassador team for maximum inspiration!
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Heavy Metal is my favorite collection so far. Thanks for sharing your quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie. I love the blues and purples in that collection.
DeleteBeautiful quilt! Love log cabin blocks, so this has been such a fun hop for me! So far I really loved the Monarch collection . Thank you for sharing - love the beach pictures with your quilt. Signed up for your newsletter! :) have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteHello Lee. Thank you for the newsletter sign up. I really love the warm tones of Monarch, too. I need to get some of that fabric!
DeleteSquiggles dots and lines is one of my favs! Really loved the leaded glass look of your quilt! Thanks for sharing! Churcaeatauburndotedu
ReplyDeleteThank you Allison. This quilt was a lot of fun to sew. I have a precut of Squiggles Dots and Lines ~ I might be using it for my March project.
DeleteBeautiful Quilt and beautiful collection. I think my fav of the new collection is Local Motion, but I love them all.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sharon. I love them all, too!
DeleteI love this, Jennifer!! Those colors are amazing in that collection...purples and greens and pinks, oh my!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda. The colors are even more gorgeous in person!
DeletePretty quilt, it reminds me of 4 huge pinwheels. Each collection has a favorite fabric design, so can't pick one collection. Yes, I'm following the hop, love seeing what each quilter comes up with for their project. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. The movement does add an element of fun. I'm glad you are enjoying the hop. The quilts have been sensational!
DeleteGreat finish Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise. Have a great day!
DeleteI love your log cabin with leading! I’ve never seen one or thought to do it the way you did. It is beautiful! Every quilt I’ve seen makes me like that fabric line. If I had to choose it would be Heavy Metal or the one you used.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sheila. I've made a lot of different log cabin variations over the years. It was fun to try something new with the stained glass look.
DeleteBeautiful quilt Jennifer, love the vibrant colors and design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt Jennifer! I think it looks a lot like pinwheels. I really love it. Of all the collections, I love "Flutter Wings" and "Peace and Love". Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely! Well done. I am most fond of the squiggles dots and lines collection. nancydotsumneratcomcastdotnet
ReplyDeleteLove the Quilt with Shadow on the beach!
ReplyDeleteI really like the stained glass version of the log cabin block! And the fabrics are lovely. My favorite is Fairy Floss, but this is a close second. I couldn't comment as my google account so my email is diantha.howard@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI believe if I had to choose, I like Romance Garden--but they are all beautiful!! Your quilt is great and I also like your Quilt Studio!!
ReplyDeleteI really love blue so I think the Squiggles and Dots will be my favorite. Your quilt is great. I wondered how you got that extra strip in there. Very clever.
ReplyDeleteI think your quilt turned out so nice! I love how versatile the log cabin is. Not only can you modify the block, but the layout as well. So far I like the Fairy Floss, but many of them would suit some patterns I have in mind :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! Fairy Floss is my favorite collection and Romance Garden is a favorite also
ReplyDeleteI think "Local Motion" might be my favorite. But every collection I see makes me think *it* is my new fave! I love your stained glass effect, and especially the choice of purple for the "leading". etalmage@earthlink.net
ReplyDeleteWow! This is gorgeous. The use of the blue violet for the leading makes it glow! And the quilting gives it wonderful texture. Thanks for sharing the pictures and your process. I just love it.
ReplyDeleteI do love your quilt and this was a fun one....the stained glass had to take a lot of time! I am always impressed when you go the extra mile and make a knock out quilt like this!
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