Hey guys, Welcome along to the ‘Beat The Heat BLOG HOP’ a whole month packed full of all the new Island Batik Collections… plus there are prizes to be won along the way too. click the link below to win a pre-cut bundle of Garden Party by Kathy Engle. http://www.rafflecopter.com In Box 1 I received… Continue reading Beat the Heat Blog Hop
I’m so excited to share with you the goodies I received in Box 2, as part of the 2019 Island Batik Ambassador program. We receive 2 boxes a year, you can watch my first ever video at the link below… https://creativeblondeblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/01/my-first-video/ There were a few collections from Island Batik I had fallen in love with, […]
Welcome to the Island batik July challenge , the fabric and threads used in this project were given to me as part of the Island Batik Ambassador program 2019 Artsy Fartsy using three different Aurifil thread weights. I’ve used thread weights 28,12 and floss. The larger the number, the finer the thread. I’ve used the… Continue reading Artsy Fartsy…
June is ‘Try It’ challenge as part of the Island Batik Ambassador Program, I had a few ideas in mind, but finally decided on ‘Stained Glass Applique’… If I were to make another, I would make the applique pieces bigger and far less fiddly, but we live and learn. Have you ever tried ‘Stained Glass… Continue reading Try It…
This week I’ve been fortunate enough to try out a few little notions that I’m super excited to share with you, they could make your sewing a little sweeter… Gutermann have brought out some new hand quilting threads, they come in a pack of 10 spools each containing 80m mercerized cotton. No tangles when sewing,… Continue reading I’ve let the cat out the bag…
Hello, thanks for stopping by. I wanted to do a quick post to keep you updated with the many quilt-a-longs I’m taking part in this year, and to announce the winner of the Lap Size Piece of Vlieseline Wool Batting competition from last weekend… Here are blocks 12 and 13 out of 20, of The… Continue reading Keeping out of trouble…
This month is all about the AccuQuilt cutting machine, this A-mazing piece of equipment was given to us by Accuquilt as part of the Island Batik Ambassador program 2019. AccuQuilt Ready. Set. GO! Challenge Baby Quilt – Make a 40″ to 48″ square baby quilt using AccuQuilt dies So how long would it take you cut… Continue reading Island Batik April Challenge…
Just in the nick of time… March Island Batik Challenge was; Vintage Re-imagined Vintage quilts inspiring new creations 36” x 36” or larger I’ve always loved the hourglass block, so I wanted to take this and add to it. I also wanted something bold and bright – so I set to designing my quilt on… Continue reading Vintage Re-Imagined…
Hello, thanks for stopping by to read what I’ve been up to this week… I’m feeling just a little bit pleased with myself ,as I’m keeping on top of the quilt-a-longs I’ve signed up to, so here is where I’m at so far… First up – Daisy chain QAL hosted by Amanda @honeybunnyanddoll this week… Continue reading Sunday and still going strong…
Hey, thanks for popping by 🙂 I usually dread Mondays, and this Monday was going to be especially sad, as my boys were heading back to school after half term, and I always miss their company, but this Monday i had some exciting news… My name was mentioned in the latest Gutermann meeting – they… Continue reading Its a Happy Monday…
