Sunflower Spice Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello!  Welcome to the first day of the Sunflower Spice blog hop!  Thanks for stopping by.  Sunflower Spice is my new signature fabric collection with Island Batik, Lumin Fabrics, designed by Jerry Khiev.

Disclaimer:  The fabric used to make these quilts was given to me by Island Batik Lumin Fabrics.

The Sunflower Spice collection is a beautiful rainbow of fabric:  Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple.  Designs include sunflowers, leaves, tossed petals, and foliage.  It is simply gorgeous and has something for everyone.  You can make a rainbow quilt, or a cool lime, teal, and purple quilt, or a sizzling hot red, yellow and orange quilt, and so on and so forth and what have you.  The combinations are endless.  I love it.  I hope you do, too. The Sunflower Spice fabric collection and accompanying patterns should be arriving local quilt shops now.

I made four new quilts and patterns to support the Sunflower Spice fabric line.  Here are my quilts:

Any Which Way

This playful design incorporates flying geese blocks in thirteen different colorways and are arranged "Any Which Way" to create the design.  I love the secondary design where the blocks come together, it's kind of like an extended four patch.  This quilt finishes at 56" x 72" and includes instructions to make a dark version as well.  To see more pics of this quilt and learn more about it, read my earlier blog post, here:  Any Which Way Quilt and Pattern - NEW!  The pattern is available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy shop as either a PDF instant download or a paper copy via US Mail.

Patio

The Patio quilt was inspired by a childhood memory.  As a young girl I loved jumping back and forth on my Grandmother's patio, twisting my feet to land the same direction as the bricks.  This quilt is all about the simple joys of being a child.  The variety of bright rainbow bricks criss crossing this quilt top are made with a stitch and flip technique.  They are very easy and fun to sew.  This quilt finishes at 82" x 90".  The pattern is available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy shop as either a PDF Instant Download or a paper copy via US Mail.

Rivulet

Rivulet uses all 20 of the fabrics in the Sunflower Spice collection and can be made with a fat quarter bundle.  This rainbow diagonal design is made with half square triangle units and also uses solid black and white fabrics.  The finished quilt measures 42" x 50" for a great couch cuddler, throw quilt, or child size.  The pattern is available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy shop as a PDF Instant Download or a paper copy via US Mail.

Sonata

The fourth quilt I made with Sunflower Spice is Sonata.  If you follow me regularly, you know I love to do fusible applique.  I usually have at least one fusible applique pattern in every collection.  This time around it's a colorful flower design with strong black sashing to separate the blocks.  Notice the circular design created where the blocks and sashing come together.  This quilt uses all 20 of the Sunflower Spice fabrics and can be made with a fat quarter bundle or quarter yard cuts, plus solid black, white, and yardage for the border.  The finished quilt measures 59-1/2" x 73".  The pattern is available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy shop as a PDF Instant Download or a paper copy via US Mail.

In conjunction with the Sunflower Spice blog hop, I am giving away a complete 20 piece fat quarter bundle of Sunflower Spice, along with a print copy of one of my new patterns (winner's choice).  To enter, please sign up for my newsletter at the bottom of this post, or follow me on Facebook or Instagram.  You will receive one entry for each.  Please comment how you follow me in your entry and let me know which pattern you would like to receive if you are selected as the lucky one.  Open to USA residents only, due to shipping costs.  Please be sure you leave me a way to contact you as well.

Thank you so much for visiting today. The Sunflower Spice blog hop runs from today through June 10th.  I can't wait to see what everyone made for the hop.  It's going to be so much fun and full of quilty inspiration.  Here's the list so you can visit all the blogs during the hop:

June 1:  Curlicue Creations (you are here)

June 2:  Freemotion by the River

June 3:  Lisa's Quilting Passion

June 5:  Textile Time Travels

June 6:  Lady Blue Quilt Studio

June 7:  Sew Preeti Quilts

June 8:  Quilted Delights

June 9:  Sew Cute and Quirky

June 10:  The Darling Dogwood

 Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,

Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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Berry Crush Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello!  Welcome to the first day of the Berry Crush blog hop.  Thanks for stopping by.  Berry Crush is my new signature fabric collection with Island Batik, Lumin Fabrics, designed by Jerry Khiev.

Disclaimer:  The fabric used to make these quilts was given to me by Island Batik, Lumin Fabrics.

The Berry Crush collection features beautiful colors in a range of pinks and purples. The designs include berries, flowers, and foliage.  It is simply gorgeous and my favorite signature collection so far.  These fabrics make my heart happy.  I hope you feel the same way.  There are 20 fabrics in this collection.  It should be in local quilt shops now.

I made three quilts and patterns to support the Berry Crush fabric line.  Here are my quilts:

Balcony Bouquet

The Balcony Bouquet quilt was a joy to design and make.  I used fusible applique for the flower blocks, which I just adore. The alternating pieced blocks are fun and easy to make and complement the applique perfectly.  You can't see it well in this photo, but I custom quilted this piece.  I will show off the quilting in a future post dedicated to the Balcony Bouquet quilt.  This pattern is available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop as both a PDF download and as a paper pattern (via U.S. Mail).

Chimes

For the Chimes quilt, I went with a dark palette.  As you can see, the Berry Crush fabrics glow against Island Batik's solid black.  I used the dark blue Berry Crush fabric for the setting triangles in this quilt, and I just love the midnight effect it gives to the design.  This quilt is also set on-point.  All blocks are pieced.  Get the pattern in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop today!

Lindy Hop

The third quilt I created with Berry Crush is Lindy Hop.  If you love the look of curvy quilts, but don't enjoy sewing curved seams, this pattern is for you!  Lindy Hop uses easy fusible applique to sew these crisp looking curvy blocks.  I used the entire Berry Crush collection for this quilt and had a ball mixing up the colors and fabrics.  You can use as many or as few Berry Crush fabrics as you like to make this stunning quilt.  This pattern is now available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop and select quilt shops across the USA.

In conjunction with the Berry Crush blog hop, I am giving away a complete 20 piece fat quarter bundle of Berry Crush, along with a print copy of one of my new patterns (winner's choice).  To enter, please sign up for my newsletter at the bottom of this post, or follow me on Facebook or Instagram.  You will receive one entry for each.  Please comment how you follow me in your entry and let me know which pattern you would like if you are selected as the lucky one.  Open to USA residents only, due to shipping costs.  Please be sure you leave me a way to contact you as well.

Thank you so much for visiting today. The Berry Crush blog hop runs from today through October 27th.  I can't wait to see what everyone made for the hop.  It's going to be fun.  Here's the list so you can visit all the blogs this week:

October 20:  Curlicue Creations (you are here)

October 21:  Slice of Pi Quilts

October 22:  The Darling Dogwood

October 23:  Lisa's Quilting Passion

October 24:  I Heard it through the Quilt Vine

October 25:  Forever Quilting 4 You

October 26:  Textile Time Travels

October 27:  Quilted Delights

 Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,

Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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Log Cabin Blog Hop Winner!

I did this drawing a while ago, but Oooopsy!  I forgot to announce the winner!  Sorry!

The winner of the Log Cabin Blog Hop giveaway was Kathleen.  She's a regular reader and commenter on my blog and I appreciate her so much!  

Kathleen commented, "I 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!"

She won a copy of my new Promises quilt pattern and 5" charms from the Romance Garden fabric collection for Sherry Shish by Island Batik.  Aren't these fabrics gorgeous?  I just love them so much,  

If you missed the post about my Promises quilt, you can click here to read it now:  Log Cabin Blog Hop

If you would like to purchase the Promises quilt pattern, please click here:  Promises Quilt Pattern

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Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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Island Batik Ambassador Puff Quilt Blog Hop and Giveaway!

I made a Puff Quilt!  I've never made one of these before.  That is one of the fun aspects of being an Island Batik Ambassador.  The year is filled with challenges to stretch and grow your quilting skills.

Disclaimer:  The products used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and Industry Partners.

To make my Puff Quilt, I received half yard cuts of the new Royal Crown fabric collection.  This beautiful blue, green and purple collection should be in quilt shops now.  Royal Crown is a signature collection by Kathy Engle for Heidi Pridemore of the Whimsical Workshop.

Here's a list of a few shops that currently have Royal Crown in stock:

Creekside Quilts (OR)
Hancocks of Paducah (KY)
Stitchin Heaven (TX)
Castle Sewing Centre- CANADA BC
JellyRollFabric.Net (IN)

I went with a random fabric placement for my Puff quilt.  It's not the easiest quilt to get photos of.  Here is my son modeling the Puff quilt.

There is a variety of ways to sew a puff quilt.  I watched several videos online and then went to work.  This is how I made my quilt.  First, I cut 5" squares from each of the fabrics.  I cut out 182 squares for my quilt.  I also cut one extra square of each fabric for my giveaway.  Learn how to enter to win at the end of my post.

I randomly sewed the squares together into a top.  Then I resewed down each seam line and around the edges of the quilt, making a small tuck on all four edges of each square to create the "puff".

I sewed the coordinating Purple and White fabrics I received to go with the Royal Crown collection together to make the quilt backing.

Then I laid my quilt top right sides together with the backing and pinned all around.  I sewed three of the edges together and trimmed the excess backing away, leaving one complete side of the quilt open for stuffing.

I then turned my quilt right sides out and topstitched 1/4" away from the edge on the three sewn sides.  Then I proceeded to sew channels from the bottom edge of the quilt, up, two squares at a time.

I stuffed the first row of squares with about a handful of polyfil for each square.  Once I stuffed the whole row, I sewed a seam all the way across to seal the puffs.  I continued sewing channels, stuffing and sewing across the rows until I completed the entire quilt.  It took a little more than two standard size bags of polyfil to stuff my quilt.  Did I mention it is 13 rows by 14 rows?  

I did not have time to take pictures the same day I finished, so I rolled it up with the top inside and the backing outside to keep it clean.  I'm so glad I did because Sunrise wasted no time trying it out!

Here's another photo of the whole puff quilt.  I used Aurifil  thread and Schmetz needles to sew my project.

This is my son, Trent at the end of the photo session.  He wrapped himself up in the Puff quilt, declared it to be his, and ran into the house with it.  I'm glad he likes it.

Here's my giveaway!  I'm giving away one 5" square cut from each of the fabrics in the new Royal Crown collection.  To win, just leave me a comment at the end of this post.  Have you ever made a puff quilt?  Let me know in your comments.  This giveaway is only open to residents of the USA due to shipping costs.  I'll randomly draw a winner at the end of the blog hop.  Please be sure I have a way to contact you, should you be the lucky winner.

Island Batik is also having a giveaway this week on their blog.  You can enter there to win a bundle of the new fabric collections River Walk and Princess Rose. Click here to visit Island Batik Blog and enter to win.

For Curlicue Creations quilt patterns, Island Batik fabric, and more, click here to visit the Curlicue Creations shop.

Have you seen the puff quilts made by my fellow Island Batik Ambassadors?  Here's the complete blog hop list:

February 6

Emily Leachman, The Darling Dogwood

Sarah Pitcher, Pitcher’s Boutique

February 7

Claudia Porter, Create with Claudia

Brenda Alburl, Songbird Designs

February 8

Elita Sharpe, Busy Needle Quilting

Reed Johnson, Blue Bear Quilts

February 9

Suzy Webster, Websterquilt

Preeti Harris, Sew Preeti Quilts

February 10

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 1 and Giveaway

February 11

Special St Valentine’s Day Post

Renee Atkinson, Pink Tulip Quilting

WEEK 2

February 13

Denise Looney, For the Love of Geese

Gail Sheppard, Quilting Gail

February 14

Anorina Morris, Samelia’s Mum

Sandra Starley, Textile Time Travels

February 15

Susan Deshensky, Lady Blue Quilts

Randi Jones, Randi’s Roost

February 16

Special Island Batik Designers Feature

February 17

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 2 and Giveaway

WEEK 3

February 20

Brittany Fisher, Bobbin with Brittany

Lisa Pickering, Lisa’s Quilting Passion

February 21

Victoria Johnson, Forever Quilting for You

Mania Hatziioannidi, Mania for Quilts

February 22

Lana Russel, Lana Quilts

Pamela Boatright, Pamela Quilts

February 23

Jennifer Thomas, Curlicue Creations

Maryellen McAuliffe, Mary Mack Made Mine

February 24

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 3 and Giveaway

February 27

Leah Malasky, Quilted Delights

Connie Kauffman, Kauffman Designs

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Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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