tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428556925872429632024-03-29T08:57:17.944-04:00The Darling DogwoodEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.comBlogger616125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-17789761020413297482024-03-29T05:30:00.002-04:002024-03-29T08:56:46.143-04:00Aurelia's Granddaughter<p>March's Island Batik Ambassador challenge is It's All Up To You. Meaning Ambassador's choice. March is usually when I'm trying to finish up the teacher quilts, so the timing is great for me! (I make quilts for Fire Monkey's teachers every year, to be gifted the last week of school.) While I love all of the teacher quilts, this is my favorite of this year's batch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sFrI7pyzVlNQoPP0OwrUqnWQAbi1D67QZ8pUAjtNtdXcaW8VB9KBuV0tbgVVAl2jaWTwTCP4Er0njYxcKSZ9MtZnZasDyx1UP8ICyij4X_BaUPK-4Ltp_fWEKXFbsJrGrh57cI0pd2HORoeWNwS8SOpZ4_EiByo7_IZhFCuMETGe_GWYYBvoS8KVoAs/s2148/square.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2148" data-original-width="2148" height="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sFrI7pyzVlNQoPP0OwrUqnWQAbi1D67QZ8pUAjtNtdXcaW8VB9KBuV0tbgVVAl2jaWTwTCP4Er0njYxcKSZ9MtZnZasDyx1UP8ICyij4X_BaUPK-4Ltp_fWEKXFbsJrGrh57cI0pd2HORoeWNwS8SOpZ4_EiByo7_IZhFCuMETGe_GWYYBvoS8KVoAs/w517-h517/square.jpg" width="517" /></a></div><p>Now that you've seen it, let me back up and give you some details. <br /></p><p>This year, Fire Monkey is in TD (Talent Development) enrichment classes twice a week. I asked Fire Monkey to find out the favorite color of the teacher, Ms. L. It's pink. I had a strip pack of Precious Pinks in my January ambassador box, so I knew I'd use that. Island Batik recently put together Gradations, each containing 20 of their basics in a a color graduation. I've had <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2022/01/bloom-island-batik-challenge.html" target="_blank">Precious Pinks before</a> and it's probably my favorite of the gradation collections, even though purple is my favorite color.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83Q8rTB3k9B-q-7Zpn18eHwjLb2Omx2kq9EaOHxSqC9LWPImUX-oYTm6LRpx6bGx7AX1t737CIc73aOId5JU34ZFa8WZ5xfcIN2Vq48rmR3yTCrQl_TgIo2WVmmMNVvUSJb5P5MZgGTA1MKcIr3qiYDby4X3jEWEKQis3OxUQUYhug_rnJN8Z-jdly4c/s1500/Precious%20Pink-SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="788" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83Q8rTB3k9B-q-7Zpn18eHwjLb2Omx2kq9EaOHxSqC9LWPImUX-oYTm6LRpx6bGx7AX1t737CIc73aOId5JU34ZFa8WZ5xfcIN2Vq48rmR3yTCrQl_TgIo2WVmmMNVvUSJb5P5MZgGTA1MKcIr3qiYDby4X3jEWEKQis3OxUQUYhug_rnJN8Z-jdly4c/s320/Precious%20Pink-SP.jpg" width="168" /></a></div><p></p><p><i>Items used in this project were give to me by Island Batik, Aurifil, Hobbs, Schmetz, and Oliso.</i><br /></p><p>At some point in January, a new issue of <a href="https://www.makemodern.com.au/" target="_blank">Make Modern Magazine</a> came out. My friend and fellow Island Batik Ambassador <a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Preeti</a> had a pattern in this issue. She calls it Aurelia and it's beautiful. I loved it! <a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/aurelia.html" target="_blank">Preeti's version</a> has a gradient of two colors, blues and purples, paired with white and black solid. (Her fabrics come from the Porcelain Blue and Morris Mist collections.) I wondered if I could make a single color version. That was not as challenging as specifically working within the strip set I had. Mine was going to be a little bit scrappy.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgvx0b45bhRCsuj4Yao93JiEIZi0c5hIopU_E1x9NqdA2t2oRG_0IdNP1WMOJXVBcTz7LuGH4sHQ-A7pQF076fD0zDsvFVvlUAOSpAn5btFdWBp0UB-v4ITM8WV5wcJb1PMyWa6UCULdkKXvlUWZlV5xJD4-8hXX1rm9VCU9J4MOdV4s7unuA9dtD6zU/s1921/Preeti%20Aurelia.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1921" data-original-width="1920" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgvx0b45bhRCsuj4Yao93JiEIZi0c5hIopU_E1x9NqdA2t2oRG_0IdNP1WMOJXVBcTz7LuGH4sHQ-A7pQF076fD0zDsvFVvlUAOSpAn5btFdWBp0UB-v4ITM8WV5wcJb1PMyWa6UCULdkKXvlUWZlV5xJD4-8hXX1rm9VCU9J4MOdV4s7unuA9dtD6zU/w431-h431/Preeti%20Aurelia.jpg" width="431" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aurelia by Preeti Harris<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>I got out my strips and put together 2 different strip sets for the blocks. One set used Hot Lips, Camellia, and Blush, while the other set used French Rose, Ballerina, and Carnation. Instead of the black in Preeti's version, I used Sangria as the darkest pink, and the neutral Coconut for the background. There are six different fabrics in the "flower" blocks: Petunia, Bubblegum, Tea Rose, Geranium, Raspberry, and Grenadine.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XvKD4hzFQ8bKmZvPQr9vX-K0mJJGlQGnx6B1kIgqtM_hoMGQ8oYfjDIVxvUMldJVX5tJygClytYPt4ldLMlDZAzuQKwm05txzoVRbdMcLzbvQivmqng1VjAEnScrU8VcHu7v6CpdCKTlpW_hmuZRsWX3QyqFLTLp7moDNc6QL1J4y4w7-eA9pXhiXMc/s2961/single%20block.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2921" data-original-width="2961" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XvKD4hzFQ8bKmZvPQr9vX-K0mJJGlQGnx6B1kIgqtM_hoMGQ8oYfjDIVxvUMldJVX5tJygClytYPt4ldLMlDZAzuQKwm05txzoVRbdMcLzbvQivmqng1VjAEnScrU8VcHu7v6CpdCKTlpW_hmuZRsWX3QyqFLTLp7moDNc6QL1J4y4w7-eA9pXhiXMc/s320/single%20block.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I ended up laying mine out a little differently than Preeti's version. Hers is in narrower columns and uses blocks and reverse blocks. With the monochromatic version, I liked the look of wider columns and chose not to make reverse blocks. Fire Monkey got final decision and agreed on the layout change with the pink fabrics.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGVp_2g36FpxN13K6CteRqDd8A4NFctFMkYltjpWod5RugCsLwUi0S8WnGF9Xc7BLDMZHOvT3F6iIdPlkC-HU4OoA6DcmXS_hfkGGsdXNQ_22k7c0zeKMUxumXUpr5vGCGpVhmIjSLQVWOZXVFvop-66xdYyyg3g53xj6VbP7WsvmYas_MfOwMpGaDlg/s3105/on%20an%20angle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3105" data-original-width="3024" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGVp_2g36FpxN13K6CteRqDd8A4NFctFMkYltjpWod5RugCsLwUi0S8WnGF9Xc7BLDMZHOvT3F6iIdPlkC-HU4OoA6DcmXS_hfkGGsdXNQ_22k7c0zeKMUxumXUpr5vGCGpVhmIjSLQVWOZXVFvop-66xdYyyg3g53xj6VbP7WsvmYas_MfOwMpGaDlg/w452-h464/on%20an%20angle.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>This came together really quickly and I absolutely love it! Preeti named her pattern Aurelia. I know there is a relative in my grandmother's family tree named Aurelia, but I do not remember who or the relationship, and neither does my brother. I think Aurelia might have been my grandmother's grandmother. So I'm naming this Aurelia's Granddaughter, therefore essentially naming it after my grandmother, or so I hope!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3qBER-nU4dJP2nmqNO8wAHG09h4xbYV4AEI6D6LJB-7v_WZWOZJgk2NJnNj7W3qw9mGqAf_d82Sb9WEXmX4d5QKlzUAoH2gunUtUIwv1pXNeeNj50Wtz21J2z8g64zyDxnaPZvFRMNgc-wrSN2jeX0RuvI1x1oHpx7_VMkLLfCFsv9Y0EL_73-sqyxg/s3736/flower%20block.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2631" data-original-width="3736" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3qBER-nU4dJP2nmqNO8wAHG09h4xbYV4AEI6D6LJB-7v_WZWOZJgk2NJnNj7W3qw9mGqAf_d82Sb9WEXmX4d5QKlzUAoH2gunUtUIwv1pXNeeNj50Wtz21J2z8g64zyDxnaPZvFRMNgc-wrSN2jeX0RuvI1x1oHpx7_VMkLLfCFsv9Y0EL_73-sqyxg/w424-h298/flower%20block.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>I quilted in Preeti style, meaning a grid of wavy line stitch. I used <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil thread</a> 2425 Bright Pink. The batting is <a href="https://www.hobbsbatting.com/" target="_blank">Hobbs 80/20</a> and the piecing and quilting were both done with <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz needles</a>. I pressed with my new yellow <a href="https://oliso.com/collections/smart-irons" target="_blank">Oliso iron</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB7S4P9aDVOBgiJLGNRiTVdvmxooVl0SRJ_nvprdt819sb3Smzx0RpjVyETdcPkR0Q-eLnulv0dgs7etR4_NZaQGftl1U-335UnqDrhNwUGO5Xr_IAyX8PD5pavoD14G2jhSI9wIk1Y8xwXLGQaY4XzFT8Iib5KZO4iS7oQ9M6hdre7Fef7xFvk6E4JU/s2927/close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2927" data-original-width="2683" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB7S4P9aDVOBgiJLGNRiTVdvmxooVl0SRJ_nvprdt819sb3Smzx0RpjVyETdcPkR0Q-eLnulv0dgs7etR4_NZaQGftl1U-335UnqDrhNwUGO5Xr_IAyX8PD5pavoD14G2jhSI9wIk1Y8xwXLGQaY4XzFT8Iib5KZO4iS7oQ9M6hdre7Fef7xFvk6E4JU/w433-h473/close%20up.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><br /><p>Aurelia is in issue 56 of Make Modern Magazine. You can also find it in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1704793347/aurelia-quilt-pattern-60-by-84-instant?etsrc=sdt" target="_blank">Preeti's etsy shop</a>. AND! Preeti is generously giving away a copy to one of my readers; leave a comment by April 4th and I will choose a winner randomly. My version is 60" square but the original pattern is 60" x 84". I absolutely love this quilt! I hope Ms. L loves it too! Thanks, Preeti, for such a fun and fast pattern!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNgBTLhRpenDO2y2t3FJJHXpmJ-ivdHMYIPqMWtqzKOYdLaRNzs9Ikk3sN6vv9KTgdSRGez76EgXNCuzwfpAfW1_6qGH2lKwsj3dr-13Bhu_-76VNP2a3y0gdTg8S4mpEB2utO6QP-Goj5hEv4dTQwmeHAuOZsyo_1d0TG8chTOHfZFRpvN1WPbjPCXo/s1600/challenge%20graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNgBTLhRpenDO2y2t3FJJHXpmJ-ivdHMYIPqMWtqzKOYdLaRNzs9Ikk3sN6vv9KTgdSRGez76EgXNCuzwfpAfW1_6qGH2lKwsj3dr-13Bhu_-76VNP2a3y0gdTg8S4mpEB2utO6QP-Goj5hEv4dTQwmeHAuOZsyo_1d0TG8chTOHfZFRpvN1WPbjPCXo/s320/challenge%20graphic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-21162162952544673032024-03-19T05:30:00.001-04:002024-03-19T05:30:00.138-04:00Villa Rosa Designs blog hop - Twinkle<p>Welcome to my stop on the Fast & More Fun Blog Hop, brought to you by <a href="https://villarosadesigns.com/" target="_blank">Villa Rosa Designs</a>. There are a whopping 28 bloggers participating! I was so thrilled to be asked to join in the fun! I've been a fan of Villa Rosa Designs for years and have made several of their patterns. You've likely seen their pattern cards in quilt shops, they are post-card sized with beautiful photos of the whole quilt on one side and the instructions on the other side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYcxAYd2rldfuZFTB06qS2poXrNJSQysoNggEmIYyn24F6LQgQJfkRzdrZyl8BcMfi7p4OIyOCmtih5EuIKi7dVo5dIgFh0ItLvQPiQKu-O3rNh9YdQqIOnHEQjcwyaijQyeOt8RxzUjXqBJKXRBtETYS96hD0EpIMygUBA7DxJblpXeEJ3kQ-GdrpGs/s320/VR%20blog%20hop%20participant%20badge%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="320" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYcxAYd2rldfuZFTB06qS2poXrNJSQysoNggEmIYyn24F6LQgQJfkRzdrZyl8BcMfi7p4OIyOCmtih5EuIKi7dVo5dIgFh0ItLvQPiQKu-O3rNh9YdQqIOnHEQjcwyaijQyeOt8RxzUjXqBJKXRBtETYS96hD0EpIMygUBA7DxJblpXeEJ3kQ-GdrpGs/s1600/VR%20blog%20hop%20participant%20badge%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>For this year's hop, Villa Rosa Designs (VRD) has put together a bundle of five patterns. There is one for fat quarters, one for 10" squares/layer cake squares, one that uses a panel, and two that use charm squares. You can <a href="https://villarosadesigns.com/products/blog-hop-2024-set-of-5-cards" target="_blank">buy the set here</a>, or just might WIN a set! VRD is giving away a set of pattern cards at EACH of the participating blogs! Visit them all for more chances to win! More on prizes below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkxzce8t1Vi4lB2RdIHxIbkIvNypsz2buE0j5lRrRWDpHkDWFYM1PplcP3LkM6CFU1jj4OpUZ2ubM9ZYZG8L6LXEVeVUaRCmpD8Gjd2epd-oFJ6O5fqbM5tzOJeXCXWk7F1UWmGT93ZrFdh-3N9bELXMPfs28LGzC9wqFyM7NkQTuAC32qx6uYtN2L_E/s740/pattern%20set.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="740" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkxzce8t1Vi4lB2RdIHxIbkIvNypsz2buE0j5lRrRWDpHkDWFYM1PplcP3LkM6CFU1jj4OpUZ2ubM9ZYZG8L6LXEVeVUaRCmpD8Gjd2epd-oFJ6O5fqbM5tzOJeXCXWk7F1UWmGT93ZrFdh-3N9bELXMPfs28LGzC9wqFyM7NkQTuAC32qx6uYtN2L_E/w475-h468/pattern%20set.webp" width="475" /></a></div><p>Villa Rosa Designs was started by Pat Fryer. In the beginning, Pat was the only designer and she named all her patterns after rose varieties. Now VRD has several designers and you can find their names & logos at the bottom of the front of the card. If it's one of Pat's designs, it will have the rose the pattern is named after in the upper right corner. This is why these pattern cards are sometimes called Rose Cards. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2t1yqnsg_2TumKzJ8eeIU3brJcENMnqfwMerTbaNWf-A_UHqA1o33wEsG4LaFX_u3fyfU57k5ZDLW-A3y-CXNnUTu9ND4wENmaE3t9iB68O-MZ4qcayYXiJOTC0tbDQXYqPx_B_ryCmVlUcmhD1zundesGi-sXPXZX8w7UBagbR8mBFP3t7m2lnUJ9L8/s320/Twinkle%20Card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2t1yqnsg_2TumKzJ8eeIU3brJcENMnqfwMerTbaNWf-A_UHqA1o33wEsG4LaFX_u3fyfU57k5ZDLW-A3y-CXNnUTu9ND4wENmaE3t9iB68O-MZ4qcayYXiJOTC0tbDQXYqPx_B_ryCmVlUcmhD1zundesGi-sXPXZX8w7UBagbR8mBFP3t7m2lnUJ9L8/w471-h471/Twinkle%20Card.jpg" width="471" /></a></div><p></p><p>I chose to make Twinkle, designed by Tricia Lynn Maloney/Orphan Quilt Designs. Twinkle uses 5" charm squares and makes a quilt that finishes at 60" x 60". I made it exactly as written, though I cut my HSTs with my accuquilt instead of the 2-at-a-time-and-then-trim method. I thought about using more of the accent squares in the border, but decided to go as written for the first quilt. I cut enough squares to make a second Twinkle, and might add more accent squares in that version.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-fnM7KunwTY8mjB2NXSLRApqqtb11nNb-mhi92tHZqbKKAI9a7UtrBCwz6vtMsSz1LVV-Y54VtVFQqQMV0wFu0nN5eDZzSgBEzAON5sg-I2Udrtm7HQoD5mi8lhAA3UxUVmy3ZhyJkHgRoiRAgE9DB1CfEPw4DL3MYIrQuZh4vp34dqOvyaZr3Wk820/s2329/twinkle%20square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2329" data-original-width="2329" height="477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-fnM7KunwTY8mjB2NXSLRApqqtb11nNb-mhi92tHZqbKKAI9a7UtrBCwz6vtMsSz1LVV-Y54VtVFQqQMV0wFu0nN5eDZzSgBEzAON5sg-I2Udrtm7HQoD5mi8lhAA3UxUVmy3ZhyJkHgRoiRAgE9DB1CfEPw4DL3MYIrQuZh4vp34dqOvyaZr3Wk820/w477-h477/twinkle%20square.jpg" width="477" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">I don't have many charm squares, but Island Batik's stash builder strips are 5" x WOF, so I used a lot of those to make my own 5" squares. I decided to limit my color palette to all shades of blue, green, and in-between. So in addition to blues and greens, there are lots of teals and aquas. I vastly under-estimated how many different fabrics in my chosen color way I would find in my Island Batik scrap bin, so I cut way more than I needed. I limited the actual quilt to only 2 HSTs made from any one fabric. I have enough cut out to make at least one more Twinkle. I hoped to have at least started my second in time for this hop, but alas, time was not on my side.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SIg-a93Vq3t9fKx4Tv3mMA3SGILnNj0E9aFvBf589pJYeuo03JliRxxucARO7NE6ThABhBwEvJ_HaB1udKwrTjMHSnuOcUX-HPZJZJINhYMo1FE9qSPtrEkFdnA7Mota7FDCHYBdaJd1ehzJTAMDgR0TaZfYRJSev7AskS8RA9U0AzcUNvPkg_bU8u8/s4032/20240317_171350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SIg-a93Vq3t9fKx4Tv3mMA3SGILnNj0E9aFvBf589pJYeuo03JliRxxucARO7NE6ThABhBwEvJ_HaB1udKwrTjMHSnuOcUX-HPZJZJINhYMo1FE9qSPtrEkFdnA7Mota7FDCHYBdaJd1ehzJTAMDgR0TaZfYRJSev7AskS8RA9U0AzcUNvPkg_bU8u8/w450-h600/20240317_171350.jpg" width="450" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">All fabrics are Island Batik: scraps for the stars, solid white for the background, and a black mottled blender for the accent squares in the sashing and the binding. I wanted a blue that was almost black for the accent, but I didn't have enough, but this black feels almost blue, so it works.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-gEfRyBgoD9ITWLBqfOUcerP6SqlIo4c5PftHZXQgfW7NrJI8Eu2DYS1-Gn8KiQ1vBgzrBNKAHCT2PbHriQHXE5NBu-4q0gNjTMeUx6RgtZw77pw9CJ3hftQXx07EOj6kLn0ieJL1sXR67RfTGJEENWVV7fcBqgy-u4xEPSeMCOXfQi4lOE6g5MYIqo/s4032/20240317_171347.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="611" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-gEfRyBgoD9ITWLBqfOUcerP6SqlIo4c5PftHZXQgfW7NrJI8Eu2DYS1-Gn8KiQ1vBgzrBNKAHCT2PbHriQHXE5NBu-4q0gNjTMeUx6RgtZw77pw9CJ3hftQXx07EOj6kLn0ieJL1sXR67RfTGJEENWVV7fcBqgy-u4xEPSeMCOXfQi4lOE6g5MYIqo/w458-h611/20240317_171347.jpg" width="458" /></a></span></p><p>I quilted it using the wavy line stitch on the grid made by the squares--a look I stole from <a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Preeti of Sew Preeti Quilts</a>. It is easy to do and gives great texture. I used a light-but-almost-medium blue thread for the quilting, so it shows up a bit and I think complements the overall colors I used.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlqXT8HZ8Il7eRiVFJTq0YGZhVs1tDktrBMAvPENDR8dRxkfPsoVrjR6A36f5eWvT6LKU0MpY4cbj_8yHCJmol86-NEWsyyhzMsF6BTfDMhutFBOuKpw4HbdU-BO1YQYjLl41PgmzF1PkdnRCxAHkQQkDT0EBWheWpoUIg-6zT5tOK38sk3MjQ2Tomic/s2991/one%20block.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2991" data-original-width="2986" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlqXT8HZ8Il7eRiVFJTq0YGZhVs1tDktrBMAvPENDR8dRxkfPsoVrjR6A36f5eWvT6LKU0MpY4cbj_8yHCJmol86-NEWsyyhzMsF6BTfDMhutFBOuKpw4HbdU-BO1YQYjLl41PgmzF1PkdnRCxAHkQQkDT0EBWheWpoUIg-6zT5tOK38sk3MjQ2Tomic/w393-h394/one%20block.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><br />Twinkle sewed up pretty quickly, especially for being as big as it is. (60" square) I'm really happy with it, and since I already have more blues and greens cut, a second and maybe even a third won't be far behind. I'd also love to do one with a darker background and lighter charm square fabrics. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5WXOMn5cqnWi-tYLzNLzggc1oJq2gSsb8Xuf6rd7F3zrM03_d21q03mE2RjDUhgYvT9n2IFgZCv44JvmhPVPf_oGZNCD7fZi1kFsWT_1yisBKM6GvGdENRaJA7aDnsf-bxlkmrphuSBXnoKY2xBG-EfW2Ktd2pMPMzMKAsjD5EfoD8jg8bGhuA9GJa8/s3519/twinkle%20on%20deck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2594" data-original-width="3519" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5WXOMn5cqnWi-tYLzNLzggc1oJq2gSsb8Xuf6rd7F3zrM03_d21q03mE2RjDUhgYvT9n2IFgZCv44JvmhPVPf_oGZNCD7fZi1kFsWT_1yisBKM6GvGdENRaJA7aDnsf-bxlkmrphuSBXnoKY2xBG-EfW2Ktd2pMPMzMKAsjD5EfoD8jg8bGhuA9GJa8/w502-h370/twinkle%20on%20deck.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">PRIZES</h2><p>I mentioned above that Villa Rosa is giving away a set of the 5 featured pattern cards to a reader of EACH blog. In addition, each blogger will choose 3 readers to go into the drawing for the sponsor prizes. To enter here, leave me a comment. You can leave me a comment about anything, but if you need a prompt, tell me your favorite flower, in honor of Pat's love of roses. I will use a random number generator to choose my winners. <b> Be sure that I can contact you if you win! Make sure your comment is not anonymous!</b><br /><br />For even more chances to win, visit all the bloggers and see what they made from the featured Villa Rosa patterns!</p><p><b>Thursday, March 14<br />Bog Hop Kick-Off</b> <a href="https://villarosaquilts.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://villarosaquilts.com/</a></p>
<p><b>Friday, March 15</b><br />1. Kathleen McCormick — <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://kathleenmcmusing.com/</a><br />2. Cheree H — <a href="http://livelylatte.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">http://livelylatte.blogspot.com/</a><br />3. Roseanne Nelson — <a href="https://www.homesewnbyus.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.homesewnbyus.com</a><br />4. Wendy Tuma — <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/</a><br />5. C&T (Valerie) — <a href="https://www.ctpub.com/blog/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.ctpub.com/blog/</a></p>
<p><b>Saturday March 16</b><br />1. Bernie Kringel — <a href="https://needleandfoot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://needleandfoot.com/</a><br />2. Sandra Walker — <a href="https://www.mmmquilts.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.mmmquilts.com/</a><br />3. Linda — <a href="https://www.texasquiltgal.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.texasquiltgal.com/</a><br />4. Debbie Huber – <a href="http://time4stitchn.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">http://time4stitchn.blogspot.com/</a><br />5. SIY (Branyn/Jennifer) – <a href="https://blog.siysewityourself.com/">https://blog.siysewityourself.com/</a></p>
<p><b>Sunday, March 17</b><br />1. Carolyn — <a href="https://quarterinchcapers.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://quarterinchcapers.blogspot.com/</a><br />2. Emily (Norton House) — <a href="https://www.nortonhousequilting.com/blogs/news" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.nortonhousequilting.com/blogs/news</a><br />3. Gail Sheppard — <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://quiltinggail.com/</a> <br />4. Susan Slaton — <a href="http://wazoonewsbits.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">http://wazoonewsbits.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p><b>Monday, March 18</b><br />1. Nann Hilyard — <a href="https://withstringsattached.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://withstringsattached.blogspot.com/</a><br />2. Jaftex (Jennifer) — <a href="https://scottfortunoff.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://scottfortunoff.com/</a><br />3. Jan Altomare — <a href="https://www.cocoaquilts.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.cocoaquilts.com/</a> <br />4. Tricia – <a href="http://quiltwithaview.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">http://quiltwithaview.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p><b>Tuesday, March 19</b><br />1. Joy – <a href="https://shout4joy-shouting.blogspot.com/">https://shout4joy-shouting.blogspot.com/</a><br />2. Emily Leachman — <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/</a> <b>YOU ARE HERE!!</b><br />3. Vicki S — <a href="http://www.knitbug2.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.knitbug2.blogspot.com</a><br />4. Rose Mikulski — <a href="https://somethingrosemade14.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://somethingrosemade14.blogspot.com/</a><br />5. QOVF (Lexie) — <a href="https://www.qovf.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.qovf.org/</a></p>
<p><b>Wednesday, March 20:<br /></b>1. Nancy — <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1219620501596758837/4696557928624064883#" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.graceandpeacequilting.com/<br /></a>2. Jocelyn — <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1219620501596758837/4696557928624064883#" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com<br /></a>3. Tracie — <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1219620501596758837/4696557928624064883#" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://joyfullytracie.com<br /></a>4. Daryl —<a href="https://patchouli-moon-studio.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Patchouli Moon Studio<br /></a>5. Electric Quilt (Diane) —<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1219620501596758837/4696557928624064883#" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://doyoueq.com/blog/</a></p>
<p><b>Thursday, March 21:<br />Blog Hop Recap</b> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1219620501596758837/4696557928624064883#" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">villarosaquilts.com</a></p><p></p><p>The grand prizes are:<br /></p><ol><li>Kaffe Fasset Precut Collection</li><li>$100 digital Gift Certificate to Hancock’s of Paducah</li><li>A BIG BOX of mystery quilty goodies</li><li>An Electric Quilt 8 download — the winner for this prize will be
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.pbtex.com">https://www.pbtex.com<br /><br /></a>I hope you have a great time admiring all the beautiful projects made with the featured Villa Rosa Designs pattern cards. Be sure to check out<a href="https://villarosadesigns.com/" target="_blank"> their websites</a> see and all their designs. And check out the past quilts I've made from Villa Rosa Designs: <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2021/05/blueberry-hill.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Hill</a>, <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2018/04/mollies-baby-quilt.html" target="_blank">Galaxy version 1</a>, <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2020/12/baby-quilt.html" target="_blank">Galaxy version 2</a>, <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2018/06/baby-quilt-for-amy.html" target="_blank">Cherish version 1</a>, and <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2018/10/baby-quilt-for-april.html" target="_blank">Cherish version 2</a>. Thanks for visiting!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Y8J0ZN2JbB_2zVllmmolXuHUKroYHBlnQlZq0Mclm4Q1Sst2zvzKc5fOmW1xDy8Qx-vwGK3v2jgSIkzokg0L2wuyAkaZmhAciLbcvZxxqXl_5DVNr_m8wAYXqlsaPn2PUALUxYkfEPUTHLjeRKNppbBzyLhtRYcTqcKMadDZyKDdwSZUuUf7upuVT7Y/s2329/twinkle%20square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2329" data-original-width="2329" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Y8J0ZN2JbB_2zVllmmolXuHUKroYHBlnQlZq0Mclm4Q1Sst2zvzKc5fOmW1xDy8Qx-vwGK3v2jgSIkzokg0L2wuyAkaZmhAciLbcvZxxqXl_5DVNr_m8wAYXqlsaPn2PUALUxYkfEPUTHLjeRKNppbBzyLhtRYcTqcKMadDZyKDdwSZUuUf7upuVT7Y/w422-h422/twinkle%20square.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-55507225731539297282024-03-18T05:30:00.012-04:002024-03-18T05:30:00.132-04:00Purple Path: A Stay at Home Round Robin finish<p>Welcome to the finale of 2024's Stay At Home Round Robin! I planned my quilt out in advance this year, using EQ8. I used a variety of purple Island Batik scraps, with Almond as the background. The dark purple is an Island Batik blender. (It might look black but it's very dark purple.) I cut it out with my Accuquilt and the 8" cube & cube companion dies.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6KGDqhoSxnZfe9QE-vYYl-3actDtjZ-_XqKRWAZ1lh9d1_Zl4KpmNbT-0VnW0wHy7u7tyftt5moOaFeDQFwK1mEwN-XSYE2vo7hiDU4xs2nVkFSIlZKudjDfjQwi67EoaRKPSPY6sf0QNom7hyXQP5HaLkJzk57cySYqjL_E5eELbq5IUPPgDgozLKg/s1416/purple%20path%20finished.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1416" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6KGDqhoSxnZfe9QE-vYYl-3actDtjZ-_XqKRWAZ1lh9d1_Zl4KpmNbT-0VnW0wHy7u7tyftt5moOaFeDQFwK1mEwN-XSYE2vo7hiDU4xs2nVkFSIlZKudjDfjQwi67EoaRKPSPY6sf0QNom7hyXQP5HaLkJzk57cySYqjL_E5eELbq5IUPPgDgozLKg/w485-h485/purple%20path%20finished.jpg" width="485" /></a></div><p>I finished the binding on my quilt just a few days ago. I left the quilt on the couch, and Husband found it and used it for a nap. Always nice to see quilts being used! And this was mere hours after it was finished. (He ducked under it when he realized I was taking photos.) <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt2Q2cdXYvP51VF9G8hRJsFZatvDPAT6NG0R6K2RwJJQL715QUQkQkdgf2vMDKCZD1erplbw82j5WvYMin59YDn6R0OGSn9USBfVfL9X7-gGDW2BizqiVRXssRQOwBjhLeoMHbbqAoZIJTYHkoymHgKp-xGRIfyDkWxvpdIEnAxKElaikF05duI1_DW4/s3597/alejandro%20hiding%20purple%20path.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2734" data-original-width="3597" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt2Q2cdXYvP51VF9G8hRJsFZatvDPAT6NG0R6K2RwJJQL715QUQkQkdgf2vMDKCZD1erplbw82j5WvYMin59YDn6R0OGSn9USBfVfL9X7-gGDW2BizqiVRXssRQOwBjhLeoMHbbqAoZIJTYHkoymHgKp-xGRIfyDkWxvpdIEnAxKElaikF05duI1_DW4/w509-h386/alejandro%20hiding%20purple%20path.jpg" width="509" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Special thanks to <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" target="_blank">Gail</a> for coming up with such a great idea, and for inviting me to play along. Also many thanks to the other hosts: <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Wendy</a>, <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Anja</a>, <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen</a>, and <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Brenda</a>. Be sure to visit each of them to see their finished quilts!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2o9N78CepdhIJzaxs_jY1cA-o248S-8vFIdIU-VFp5_55uZNzmvLNSiNrluGXOJ2FVzAGIqVT1AjP8IuVgIVM_f_FVH0JCHHctDMLtBE80DX4iKddDpfqGk4yaLE0-IpUPAAJpIQIIgBR5vj3JlxDy_m8wC1N5ZOzrTBPsQtLeXMFGTV2tNoV35Hrn_8/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2o9N78CepdhIJzaxs_jY1cA-o248S-8vFIdIU-VFp5_55uZNzmvLNSiNrluGXOJ2FVzAGIqVT1AjP8IuVgIVM_f_FVH0JCHHctDMLtBE80DX4iKddDpfqGk4yaLE0-IpUPAAJpIQIIgBR5vj3JlxDy_m8wC1N5ZOzrTBPsQtLeXMFGTV2tNoV35Hrn_8/w274-h280/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="274" /></a></div><p></p><p>I was so glad to see so many people sewing along with the Stay at Home Round Robin! Link up with <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" target="_blank">Gail at Quilting Gail </a>for
a final entry for the prizes from our generous sponsors. We will do
the prize drawings at the end of the month and will post the winners on
the blogs of all of the hosts. This was my fourth Stay at Home Round Robin and I hope it's not my last! This one might be my favorite. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b> 2024 Purple Path</b><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYg9csYtrXw7-uaVttC2RBPJUBfAiFOlZBuBh-u73KlSZvYJ0FdUFsamA73WGajjtAocxA7wX4SmNyIbCa4ZDwhGQk494n1nBKTZL93p_MYfN2F6sVDCl0AJBD2S6bvEeMt7i-kiMgpv2WiQzg4tjvn34deg2PsFYP_DahMdeMZhlDul2URgPLi0ThS5M/s2835/purple%20path%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2404" data-original-width="2835" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYg9csYtrXw7-uaVttC2RBPJUBfAiFOlZBuBh-u73KlSZvYJ0FdUFsamA73WGajjtAocxA7wX4SmNyIbCa4ZDwhGQk494n1nBKTZL93p_MYfN2F6sVDCl0AJBD2S6bvEeMt7i-kiMgpv2WiQzg4tjvn34deg2PsFYP_DahMdeMZhlDul2URgPLi0ThS5M/w467-h396/purple%20path%202.jpg" width="467" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2023 <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2023/03/flamingo-fun.html" target="_blank">Flamingo Fun</a></b></span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2909" data-original-width="2923" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQi7kxBTraou6aj9MjOfos03cT8GJfgEv-wfqNJn3GWkSUmhaAh2stRmzktK7vh-INA2enUkxEcZ034BxHE4vmubkVWA4UbgTVtKoLb9HSB08l16Gun2ZEwvJMO7sEvAo4svfMBwXKuAsW1pn32SDpNhiAxMLWCBptcNx0x-Eym3xOeNv_6SMq1ZH/w495-h492/finished%20flamingo%20fun.jpg" width="495" /> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2022 <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2022/03/stay-at-home-round-robin-2022.html" target="_blank">(Unnamed)</a></b></span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQKQtpm5PED2vYAbK4f864UHpaMEC0vtNfaW9-T3zRMzGctm5i9RNpR2YO-3pqRaV9bFW_lOgByB9zVkAy2tAgYH3Ps1hR6xPMv4Ki0GMhAbPDzLFzZ7S-dkALXHPzlqtdzD0I_i_-G0fvZFy93A7Ex0yNtVa7eA5SQPwDYm9zoGj0zBnI9J7f4C-b=w536-h402" width="536" /> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2021: <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2021/03/ursa-major-stay-at-home-round-robin.html" target="_blank">Ursa Major</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1657" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-vd0b29NG30iS6n6Op4V_ekyuXd4Du1xVpGTRs3-Ej7Y_7evHeynlRCPojaSrYDNmzjqrotwlGbyhRwlxU99ZMqOnH5FOOMjFBBY3Tx8reM4byzYRWYXJY5S7EdObGdcrdTwFNjpNOc/w527-h426/finished+top.jpg" width="527" /></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-66252936369673157802024-02-26T05:30:00.001-05:002024-02-26T05:30:00.133-05:00Round Robin #6: Letters & Numbers <p>Welcome to the last prompt of this year's Stay at Home Round Robin! This time it is <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen of Kathleen McMusing</a> who tells us what to add, and she picked letters and numbers. Before I go into my thought process and what I did, let's take a look at where I left off after last week's round.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgcwrG0gU1Z1y2QRxltRf5yWbFkJDqdwbM2bKzo1w07u6ZXOkzKbjTbJkrbKlLYNAXs9VPeaKXxZS1VnVP2p-YPpCK5ZAQ1-Lbbkt5DcYbbwJ2XCYrK5cRfr77-IWbWIJSDxLQoJTtvkepWrOE2Qt5xoipcXMzk48E_k5d4LHrlEgwx49mROwSwFVo8U/s3532/5th%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="3532" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgcwrG0gU1Z1y2QRxltRf5yWbFkJDqdwbM2bKzo1w07u6ZXOkzKbjTbJkrbKlLYNAXs9VPeaKXxZS1VnVP2p-YPpCK5ZAQ1-Lbbkt5DcYbbwJ2XCYrK5cRfr77-IWbWIJSDxLQoJTtvkepWrOE2Qt5xoipcXMzk48E_k5d4LHrlEgwx49mROwSwFVo8U/w472-h376/5th%20round.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><p>When we first chose our rounds and prompts, this one stumped me. I think I mentioned previously that my original plan for this year was to make a sampler quilt. I knew I could incorporate every other prompt into a sampler block, but the letters and numbers threw me. After a day or two of ruminating, I thought of X & O block. Those are letters of the alphabet! I got out my graph paper notebook and sketched an X block that I liked. (I never did design or sew an O block.)<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDwzzcKhRT1a9SXgdIU63Kn1S6EAfszLl63fDrZ_WWjEyT8m0vNXHObgG1FDFPZO164wjkrrPVa9APIUkmMHzpoDJrMc0GQ8elF76dCTmGnvIzewjkN-3guYjCDfbAaTxW0xGTNxwTv0rew5geHKD-rrPdKE3TJtetrwPs_tvpciYnSBZx0J5tIwkek4/s2126/X%20block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2126" data-original-width="2126" height="537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDwzzcKhRT1a9SXgdIU63Kn1S6EAfszLl63fDrZ_WWjEyT8m0vNXHObgG1FDFPZO164wjkrrPVa9APIUkmMHzpoDJrMc0GQ8elF76dCTmGnvIzewjkN-3guYjCDfbAaTxW0xGTNxwTv0rew5geHKD-rrPdKE3TJtetrwPs_tvpciYnSBZx0J5tIwkek4/w537-h537/X%20block.jpg" width="537" /></a></div><p>Then when I switched to this half-medallion with a large sampler border, I kept the X blocks. And by putting them in the corners, I got this cool chain effect going through the whole quilt on the diagonal! I also really like this block, and may use it again in something.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrvcwsHEO0MAwEMgzJ7s-5O4o9EFZjQXsjQdJv6OXJjxlFKFZyrACM5aSU6h2BiZQ612EkcTtgsAuhDsBVqHzAaoFGFE6Xw-sAIQC5bU_SNjVfDC4pcog8lEJyGbZggBanuK0tnbqeWPjFqzH2VgdLGunitjR1os0FTuMfC0BvZIsA5ewrMcoFWRqdEk/s2207/x%20block%20multiples.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2207" data-original-width="2207" height="497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrvcwsHEO0MAwEMgzJ7s-5O4o9EFZjQXsjQdJv6OXJjxlFKFZyrACM5aSU6h2BiZQ612EkcTtgsAuhDsBVqHzAaoFGFE6Xw-sAIQC5bU_SNjVfDC4pcog8lEJyGbZggBanuK0tnbqeWPjFqzH2VgdLGunitjR1os0FTuMfC0BvZIsA5ewrMcoFWRqdEk/w497-h497/x%20block%20multiples.jpg" width="497" /></a></div><p>I thought I got a picture of the whole top before I layered it for quilting, but I did not. The weather was acting up at one point and I must have forgotten I never actually took the photos. So here is the completed top layered on the batting and backing, but before quilting. It looks like I added an outer border, but I did not. That's the extra batting from the layering.<br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidG3jrSLiQRmuDvOPac3ckqf7zovjP9o2FrK1NweU7M3FNK1hmCC_TMlHxYVqWjG1WiJf8RRMQQ_NdE004N3073JH4qxSRBNkNUpb9u1F40TinAC433jjCDaosEVPRp0YSruAYU57E3pFj8-u4aLX0AY3FHOJlkOjduto5O3u9NWCv_dxLqXbPLXrtJug/s3714/6th%20Round.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2745" data-original-width="3714" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidG3jrSLiQRmuDvOPac3ckqf7zovjP9o2FrK1NweU7M3FNK1hmCC_TMlHxYVqWjG1WiJf8RRMQQ_NdE004N3073JH4qxSRBNkNUpb9u1F40TinAC433jjCDaosEVPRp0YSruAYU57E3pFj8-u4aLX0AY3FHOJlkOjduto5O3u9NWCv_dxLqXbPLXrtJug/w501-h371/6th%20Round.jpg" width="501" /></a><br /></p><p><br />Are you sewing along? Link up this week with <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen</a>. And you now have 3 weeks to complete your round robin quilts, then come back on March 18th and link up with <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" target="_blank">Gail</a> one final time. Quilt tops and finished quilts are both accepted for that final round, so don't worry if you can't get it quilted and bound by then. After everyone shows off their beauties, we'll do the prize drawings. Remember, you get an entry for every week you've linked up. If you want some inspiration for how to use letters and numbers, be sure to visit all the hosts!</p><ul><li>January 15th: SAHRR starts! Link your <b>Center Block</b> with Gail of @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>January 22nd: 1<sup>st</sup> Round: <b>Signature Blocks</b> * Wendy @ <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts</a> </li><li>January 29th: 2<sup>nd</sup> Round: <b>Two Colors</b> * Anja @ <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Anja Quilts</a></li><li>February 5th: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round: <b>Triangles</b> * Emily @ <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Darling Dogwood</a> (That's me!)<br /></li><li>February 12th: 4<sup>th</sup> Round: <b>Square in a Square</b> or <b>Set On Point</b> * Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></li><li>February 19th: : 5<sup>th</sup> Round: <b>Four</b> * Gail @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>February 26th: 6<sup>th</sup> Round: <b>Letters and Numbers</b> * Kathleen @ <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen McMusing</a></li><li>March 18th: <b>Parade</b>: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!<br /><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRsc0Pk4qRV756lNrDjXTEwk6OHEweA2zAj5ZGmKRxwbW0t6m6QgJ2Fmdis2t58lBp2G-DuFWBNfDPQcl6v2Ep73fgyyLXmRqfD6jusLYOl-YayLRwDafloT_N7Y-lQ9g9uGZ3CQVYDSrD4ODMbzMyMo-Xr9acrFbdHzjZ0lTv4hUPP2gv1UTCts0BS8/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRsc0Pk4qRV756lNrDjXTEwk6OHEweA2zAj5ZGmKRxwbW0t6m6QgJ2Fmdis2t58lBp2G-DuFWBNfDPQcl6v2Ep73fgyyLXmRqfD6jusLYOl-YayLRwDafloT_N7Y-lQ9g9uGZ3CQVYDSrD4ODMbzMyMo-Xr9acrFbdHzjZ0lTv4hUPP2gv1UTCts0BS8/s320/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="313" /></a></div></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-28229626983363720482024-02-19T05:30:00.001-05:002024-02-19T05:30:00.534-05:00Round Robin #5: Four<p>We're nearing the end of the Stay At Home Round Robin! This week it is founder & mastermind <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" target="_blank">Gail of Quilting Gail</a>'s turn to pick, and she picked four. Four what? Four whatever you want! Four blocks, four colors, four of a certain kind of unit, four-patch, whatever your heart desires that can incorporate the number four. After last week's fourth round: here is what I had:</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3qeCGHPXhxZ5axRrYbS7IRHGWHJKlp6U9jAawuOndxgMLcXLp4-XGPaS9N2vMsqLU-VtWUo9YEMyM9uTJEMC7J5q745UTZKEeQ8RuQmt9xFhb3OlP9M_60iXxIIOAOAfxxC5k5gWxl5LLu6JjLMNnrOB38CP0ZahENhL4UlBj9P1RPdUBttGrjcvcII/s3210/4th%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="3210" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3qeCGHPXhxZ5axRrYbS7IRHGWHJKlp6U9jAawuOndxgMLcXLp4-XGPaS9N2vMsqLU-VtWUo9YEMyM9uTJEMC7J5q745UTZKEeQ8RuQmt9xFhb3OlP9M_60iXxIIOAOAfxxC5k5gWxl5LLu6JjLMNnrOB38CP0ZahENhL4UlBj9P1RPdUBttGrjcvcII/w465-h398/4th%20round.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Now, what did I do with the prompt four? Remember the block I made for Round 3, when I chose triangles for my prompt? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLX4B21BY3HUyCqIwBeHMvbitwIFTY_QtUWRAdOubf5vkuzhy0V2Q7vO71Bkgl7wqRTmrIcduOlfTpxdL6HeFbgDU_0QJL6xRxVT98wRPBVVI6tiYIk16oPoYfCz46Q-o3nP4tkYrs9x2hnCgdjNCjMBSzcsOgKa-D7fqBy90gQjb7yt4NP6d-xqVBs0/s3452/triangle%20block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3452" data-original-width="3024" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLX4B21BY3HUyCqIwBeHMvbitwIFTY_QtUWRAdOubf5vkuzhy0V2Q7vO71Bkgl7wqRTmrIcduOlfTpxdL6HeFbgDU_0QJL6xRxVT98wRPBVVI6tiYIk16oPoYfCz46Q-o3nP4tkYrs9x2hnCgdjNCjMBSzcsOgKa-D7fqBy90gQjb7yt4NP6d-xqVBs0/w412-h470/triangle%20block.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><p>For that round, I made four blocks. For this round, I made four <i>more</i>. Cheating? I hope not! This is supposed to be fun, after all! But, if you think this is perhaps bending the rules, I will point out that each block has four fabrics that are not the background, four HST units, and four triangle-in-a-square units. Surely all of those add up to a passable prompt for four.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZb8QvyguJWVn9XuSPeSiRnoAuGVS-rCDSIJCmk-ni2rxTPKHQGkmOMmr01e0oD-t-CiHdb2LWq_is6dzDoEo8c_6t7zwKhjR_nSV6hFL4NBiY5ktDVcbFWEsLmXZ7gSwil62wsHmyMsCuYAUsh15m9fTBxP7i9XemTjiU_cZTPMJG8DCvjALFYK6KYW0/s2519/four%20more.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2519" data-original-width="2519" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZb8QvyguJWVn9XuSPeSiRnoAuGVS-rCDSIJCmk-ni2rxTPKHQGkmOMmr01e0oD-t-CiHdb2LWq_is6dzDoEo8c_6t7zwKhjR_nSV6hFL4NBiY5ktDVcbFWEsLmXZ7gSwil62wsHmyMsCuYAUsh15m9fTBxP7i9XemTjiU_cZTPMJG8DCvjALFYK6KYW0/w440-h440/four%20more.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The reality is that I originally planned for this quilt to be more sampler-style, but I ended up making that large center with the first few rounds incorporated into it. When I made that change, I really didn't like the outsides being too different; I wanted it to look more symmetrical. So I decided to make four <i>more</i> so all four sides would match.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2WfrAna5PPAc1t24njpDeM0itQ9l-d7D7Kz8Y2S61zEe9aH74Eb9r46r6VljF196iXChAle-7xUpB7ALnCfmMoWLwBRtHA-yIDWXOyzKZwzKVx9TOgF-EeYiqJnuLXdSDlYaBpO02GS7_nAT7x0KAiPV4KoBrlOMJDqqnVAbZho0y1Z5aRDzPPGg8QLs/s3532/5th%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="3532" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2WfrAna5PPAc1t24njpDeM0itQ9l-d7D7Kz8Y2S61zEe9aH74Eb9r46r6VljF196iXChAle-7xUpB7ALnCfmMoWLwBRtHA-yIDWXOyzKZwzKVx9TOgF-EeYiqJnuLXdSDlYaBpO02GS7_nAT7x0KAiPV4KoBrlOMJDqqnVAbZho0y1Z5aRDzPPGg8QLs/w499-h398/5th%20round.jpg" width="499" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>How will you use the prompt of four? Link up with <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" target="_blank">Gail</a>, and remember that if you are behind, you can link up a previous round--all progress is progress! Check out how each of the hosts incoperated four into their quilts for this round. Then come back next week to see the final prompt!</p><ul><li>January 15th: SAHRR starts! Link your <b>Center Block</b> with Gail of @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>January 22nd: 1<sup>st</sup> Round: <b>Signature Blocks</b> * Wendy @ <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts</a> </li><li>January 29th: 2<sup>nd</sup> Round: <b>Two Colors</b> * Anja @ <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Anja Quilts</a></li><li>February 5th: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round: <b>Triangles</b> * Emily @ <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Darling Dogwood</a> (That's me!)<br /></li><li>February 12th: 4<sup>th</sup> Round: <b>Square in a Square</b> or <b>Set On Point</b> * Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></li><li>February 19th: : 5<sup>th</sup> Round: <b>Four</b> * Gail @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>February 26th: 6<sup>th</sup> Round: Kathleen @ <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen McMusing</a></li><li>March 18th: <b>Parade</b>: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!<br /><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRsc0Pk4qRV756lNrDjXTEwk6OHEweA2zAj5ZGmKRxwbW0t6m6QgJ2Fmdis2t58lBp2G-DuFWBNfDPQcl6v2Ep73fgyyLXmRqfD6jusLYOl-YayLRwDafloT_N7Y-lQ9g9uGZ3CQVYDSrD4ODMbzMyMo-Xr9acrFbdHzjZ0lTv4hUPP2gv1UTCts0BS8/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRsc0Pk4qRV756lNrDjXTEwk6OHEweA2zAj5ZGmKRxwbW0t6m6QgJ2Fmdis2t58lBp2G-DuFWBNfDPQcl6v2Ep73fgyyLXmRqfD6jusLYOl-YayLRwDafloT_N7Y-lQ9g9uGZ3CQVYDSrD4ODMbzMyMo-Xr9acrFbdHzjZ0lTv4hUPP2gv1UTCts0BS8/s320/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="313" /></a></div><br /></li></ul><p></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-71117627433180872812024-02-12T05:30:00.002-05:002024-02-12T05:30:00.244-05:00Round Robin #4: Square in a Square<p>Welcome back to the Stay at Home Round Robin! This week, what we're adding is up to <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Brenda at Songbird Designs</a>. She is giving us a choice: Square in a Square units, or blocks on point. Before we get to what I added, here is a look at where I left off after my triangle round last week:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwXAkdHx5a3CcySo6IqjZzDqI7L4ctJIPLBQjQ2CquTiobEbJW48SNxHpDzYbJhje46_9N6b63kgJx0McEI1-Tv1Bw9PmOuwMfQPvUKtY4SR9XdzxySAeH20PoVCc1iqypdw8S7Rci-3kbh392vGoTSEsHja1lnrWGPFtiP-pdoT_8LXsvsQVdUeoNEk/s3351/3rd%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3351" data-original-width="2803" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwXAkdHx5a3CcySo6IqjZzDqI7L4ctJIPLBQjQ2CquTiobEbJW48SNxHpDzYbJhje46_9N6b63kgJx0McEI1-Tv1Bw9PmOuwMfQPvUKtY4SR9XdzxySAeH20PoVCc1iqypdw8S7Rci-3kbh392vGoTSEsHja1lnrWGPFtiP-pdoT_8LXsvsQVdUeoNEk/w400-h478/3rd%20round.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />From here on out, I am going sampler-style with 12" blocks around the middle that is made up of my center block and first two rounds. I created a block that started with a square-in-a-square, and then used HSTs and flying geese to create a second square-in-a-square effect. <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lFBgl7XMItsOoGvhSjDzL7MRk7Vo5b7VHNhN0cDseneWWp2vXKjWCmD1-fT_O37Nj-tMccs7rRpzKd5TTilRNdtIaGzh2LBPHdrkQK_vbonizsVpiGRL80gADSyUcnb9qE33HS0NfQREIVQpkqQ52y5Wg1T6CmjAJziTPGahIPNcXarXEZAwh-vbbko/s2131/square%20in%20square.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2131" data-original-width="2131" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lFBgl7XMItsOoGvhSjDzL7MRk7Vo5b7VHNhN0cDseneWWp2vXKjWCmD1-fT_O37Nj-tMccs7rRpzKd5TTilRNdtIaGzh2LBPHdrkQK_vbonizsVpiGRL80gADSyUcnb9qE33HS0NfQREIVQpkqQ52y5Wg1T6CmjAJziTPGahIPNcXarXEZAwh-vbbko/w395-h395/square%20in%20square.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitup7MLej8DyWQNpSmpG8RSkIRO1JpQkHfDX55LIEno4gd69xnFosb1IQHgHXiWVVUxmRV2UL7vMW-LKIlO89CGFd6hCUanW7jxtjMzFA896FxO3i5glfxx8QH8aADqeIDxclv-80m0IHb8Ilb6FllO_i6SGr8Fa-uutgOegePKMorau-VjyMX_JWI88A/s2664/square%20in%20square%20x%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="2664" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitup7MLej8DyWQNpSmpG8RSkIRO1JpQkHfDX55LIEno4gd69xnFosb1IQHgHXiWVVUxmRV2UL7vMW-LKIlO89CGFd6hCUanW7jxtjMzFA896FxO3i5glfxx8QH8aADqeIDxclv-80m0IHb8Ilb6FllO_i6SGr8Fa-uutgOegePKMorau-VjyMX_JWI88A/w437-h437/square%20in%20square%20x%204.jpg" width="437" /></a></p><p>I made four of the blocks and added them to the center of each side. Someone commented last week that they wonder if my triangle blocks would
stay in the same positions. They are sewn in now, so yes! There are
three different purples in these blocks. I am using various purple
Island Batik scraps and the background fabric is a neutral called
Almond. Here is how it all looks after this round:<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmT0Emf6lUpX3sWV4BMAnF0HekBYJfzmigc7XCHqSXvnvsWLKZnxhBD3XUsBH2aU3ZAJ9RZKFeNhv2_6UwRD3NMoYfG5sOtIhmG9AbBlCkTIWL-QALke1BRrIKU-DDgRbIVLdG8efy-F40pVaVCHJvfKpNULgRJkJirCG_qwDy-wS_5Zs70Ek6IOaOzw/s3210/4th%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="3210" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmT0Emf6lUpX3sWV4BMAnF0HekBYJfzmigc7XCHqSXvnvsWLKZnxhBD3XUsBH2aU3ZAJ9RZKFeNhv2_6UwRD3NMoYfG5sOtIhmG9AbBlCkTIWL-QALke1BRrIKU-DDgRbIVLdG8efy-F40pVaVCHJvfKpNULgRJkJirCG_qwDy-wS_5Zs70Ek6IOaOzw/w489-h419/4th%20round.jpg" width="489" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Be sure to <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">link up with Brenda</a> this week if you are sewing along! Remember, every time you link up, you get an entry into the prize drawings from our fabulous sponsors; all prizes will be drawn in March after our parade of finishes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifiy45qkgWhqdyZf0a_6OCbLuem2GnPndRZas6wzNaKRDweqTxnsg4252zeeSPMTu5FG8TihNUPBqMkBA5TBAQNgtdRxsTGRsUfsNYEFJxY-g1kvvgeNvNeDr4VcVA0C518Ft3WPSHzRxfIjk1H4HqUH9gPB73waOecJmi4c4hwib05X_-xxguPGFkhTo/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifiy45qkgWhqdyZf0a_6OCbLuem2GnPndRZas6wzNaKRDweqTxnsg4252zeeSPMTu5FG8TihNUPBqMkBA5TBAQNgtdRxsTGRsUfsNYEFJxY-g1kvvgeNvNeDr4VcVA0C518Ft3WPSHzRxfIjk1H4HqUH9gPB73waOecJmi4c4hwib05X_-xxguPGFkhTo/s320/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="313" /></a></div><p>And be sure to check out all of our hosts this week to see what they did!<br /></p><ul><li>January 15th: SAHRR starts! Link your <b>Center Block</b> with Gail of @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>January 22nd: 1<sup>st</sup> Round: <b>Signature Blocks</b> * Wendy @ <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts</a> </li><li>January 29th: 2<sup>nd</sup> Round: <b>Two Colors</b> * Anja @ <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Anja Quilts</a></li><li>February 5th: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round: <b>Triangles</b> * Emily @ <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Darling Dogwood</a> (That's me!)<br /></li><li>February 12th: 4<sup>th</sup> Round: <b>Square in a Square</b> or <b>Set On Point</b> * Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></li><li>February 19th: : 5<sup>th</sup> Round: Gail @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>February 26th: 6<sup>th</sup> Round: Kathleen @ <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen McMusing</a></li><li>March 18th: <b>Parade</b>: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!</li></ul><br /><br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-48006427450487428362024-02-07T05:30:00.003-05:002024-02-07T05:30:00.128-05:00Fairy Cabin<p>Welcome to my stop on the Island Batik log cabin blog hop! I was sent the beautiful Fairy Floss collection by <a href="https://www.tamarinis.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis</a>. I love these colors together! </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEialC26qve8kvIZZCmQmvncUK5xMYg48cf35wbZKf659UJvCSAtYHC0dGebnuAQK8-Bpp3DscMUiMPK4RRwF__fe8CxuaN8WlNLo5oJCQdUxV28wUjGZW49sd3PTCsfbYMxky_ggwpu_NyHssFMs_GJXAEmXt9yj6nBW6Q0jYER2SADtQsR95sa4Q5WeT0/s2828/fairy%20floss%20square%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2828" data-original-width="2828" height="505" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEialC26qve8kvIZZCmQmvncUK5xMYg48cf35wbZKf659UJvCSAtYHC0dGebnuAQK8-Bpp3DscMUiMPK4RRwF__fe8CxuaN8WlNLo5oJCQdUxV28wUjGZW49sd3PTCsfbYMxky_ggwpu_NyHssFMs_GJXAEmXt9yj6nBW6Q0jYER2SADtQsR95sa4Q5WeT0/w505-h505/fairy%20floss%20square%203.jpg" width="505" /></a></p><p>Log cabins are such a versatile block; there are so many options! I worked with EQ8 to design my quilt. I had a center I really liked, but it wasn't large enough for a whole quilt, and using it as a really large block and repeating 4 times would have been larger than I had time for. I was feeling really stuck. I had dinner planned with my quilting friend Kate, and I took my laptop. After we ate delicious Mexican food, I brought out my laptop, opened up EQ8, and showed Kate what I had. She almost immediately suggested a courthouse steps block I had already been playing with as a border. It was exactly what I needed! I took her ideas home and played some more. I think we sent about 20 texts back and forth that night with me taking pictures of my EQ8 screen and her suggesting tweaks! I am so pleased with our joint design! I am calling it Fairy Cabin, with a nod to both the Fairy Floss fabrics and the log cabin blocks. I like the idea of this being in a fairy's home, or even hung in a fairy's cabin!<br /></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="486" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVN9dk0y88AFYe-PRgCHD4eUPHYBmMpHc9shrDjD4EftaYQdDfDtPo80uTV16jo83oRH0W92rWcw0V6-gXgHLULSSgwt5E9OmmxpVRmp_iKGAaZ7869JBsvpo7vJnlZG3nLfrPgHobkkB3iU7CT1AAQQuUZFL_cQuBRAiZGKYqWMh3X5mQZBLOgbL6N-0/w457-h454/center%20I%20liked.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="457" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The center I liked, as designed in EQ8<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Fun side story: at the restaurant, there was a young girl, maybe about 6, who walked up to our table and was absolutely fascinated with the images in EQ8. Her family had to drag her away!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhy7pDQivotp5mRPfxR5j02PSSgZps0du_FrogSQE5aGEVsdolkYrp6YKaph99o5EI0c3EmTQTIz1ZrBNoWT-RHUlFO06Kcvz4o2GZTSmNCm-7Yj-VAveeHx6DB88Zl91yv-khoeQSu_bnipY2DxHWM7rGK4-YkfPqJ-ZFfB67UNz0BDmKI1w7NFmfFo/s4032/Fairy%20Floss%20center.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhy7pDQivotp5mRPfxR5j02PSSgZps0du_FrogSQE5aGEVsdolkYrp6YKaph99o5EI0c3EmTQTIz1ZrBNoWT-RHUlFO06Kcvz4o2GZTSmNCm-7Yj-VAveeHx6DB88Zl91yv-khoeQSu_bnipY2DxHWM7rGK4-YkfPqJ-ZFfB67UNz0BDmKI1w7NFmfFo/w531-h398/Fairy%20Floss%20center.jpg" width="531" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The center in the actual fabrics<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>Fairy Cabin uses a combination of traditional log cabin blocks and courthouse steps variations. It finishes at 50" square. I pieced and quilted with <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil thread</a> using <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz needles</a>. The batting is <a href="https://www.hobbsbatting.com/" target="_blank">Hobbs silk batting</a>, which is nice and light. And this was my first time using my new <a href="https://oliso.com/" target="_blank">Oliso iron</a>! I did most of the cutting in strips, but I did use my <a href="https://deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Studio 180 Designs</a> Wing Clipper tool for the tiny flying geese for the turquoise stars in the outer border. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RC2GfxmtVQpYFFcnD0DoCRW8zJJ9dQjVGmTAMRAhbJY1X-pOiotb1I5Meg3aQuBIzEFTPn-3Pipu3VyuewaAvb8fACp8OwnN_zc8O01maaT4ZfmXCI8a2SMZFI8zTyGt5kwPFeZMmh16eApiSXxLn5ZvgrC-EJBDLfANKocj3C9AakWPIam1Ff7n9Fk/s4032/tiny%20geese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RC2GfxmtVQpYFFcnD0DoCRW8zJJ9dQjVGmTAMRAhbJY1X-pOiotb1I5Meg3aQuBIzEFTPn-3Pipu3VyuewaAvb8fACp8OwnN_zc8O01maaT4ZfmXCI8a2SMZFI8zTyGt5kwPFeZMmh16eApiSXxLn5ZvgrC-EJBDLfANKocj3C9AakWPIam1Ff7n9Fk/w416-h312/tiny%20geese.jpg" width="416" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tiny geese!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><i>Materials used in this project were given to me by Island Batik, Schmetz, Hobbs, Aurifil, Studio 180 Design, and Oliso.</i></p><p><i></i></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zd6AbFa_QY0_aljnNH0bAMWpqo1ZbtqitpEhEdkIL8NjWfWnIoJY7tq79cbD1Ea3eljIkAzvSYQKNC3RyWvWAPjEf1vttHYuMXvy6dhxPX-j2mYj8wzc0aCpR6IvdbfESi74IMvxGU4g3UziP9z8OtYhxIH_70G0fFEBMosV5Pb7FjxVnTSnBZZXgMU/s2500/binding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2255" data-original-width="2500" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zd6AbFa_QY0_aljnNH0bAMWpqo1ZbtqitpEhEdkIL8NjWfWnIoJY7tq79cbD1Ea3eljIkAzvSYQKNC3RyWvWAPjEf1vttHYuMXvy6dhxPX-j2mYj8wzc0aCpR6IvdbfESi74IMvxGU4g3UziP9z8OtYhxIH_70G0fFEBMosV5Pb7FjxVnTSnBZZXgMU/s320/binding.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">binding ready to go<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><i><br /></i><p></p><p>For the background, I used Oatmeal from the always-available Foundations collection. It's a nice kind of mellow yellowish color, and I really think it glows with the Fairy Floss. Oatmeal plus cabins makes me think of Goldilocks!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5PVFEGg41NN_msYyi-LA4dJkHMjV8ynLhWQ7gtmi5943CviiaWCZ9TF1M3IeYSJLXQXuj-GY0Ti2w324tjsLjlwUP2jSLEoR5Of9J6SZNwNQKGMDhGsM-CuQz_B73qQW8Q7EgFQ0i1NZ6PN0EAnmwVvpNwnQYgZGjVnNwdw0WNwRUi1uPg0h63Gv3LI/s3066/courthouse%20steps%20block.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3066" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5PVFEGg41NN_msYyi-LA4dJkHMjV8ynLhWQ7gtmi5943CviiaWCZ9TF1M3IeYSJLXQXuj-GY0Ti2w324tjsLjlwUP2jSLEoR5Of9J6SZNwNQKGMDhGsM-CuQz_B73qQW8Q7EgFQ0i1NZ6PN0EAnmwVvpNwnQYgZGjVnNwdw0WNwRUi1uPg0h63Gv3LI/s320/courthouse%20steps%20block.jpg" width="316" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courthouse Steps<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><i></i></p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYriKEwsDjlx793jLv2DFvjqRGSoRPN7RNog1594wOlCslnQcER152JHxZQC-vtWVlBpjgVUokWaDeNZOHeKF43axp3oavvpnrRUYuxkS-jzcZY6uUqWPU2IV02T__QCBj0dFCvixaOW6YJjJlkV8C3biKm6AJcyVcYtgEThBMXwWt0MRgnMm6tbjrIM/s3024/log%20cabin%20block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2979" data-original-width="3024" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYriKEwsDjlx793jLv2DFvjqRGSoRPN7RNog1594wOlCslnQcER152JHxZQC-vtWVlBpjgVUokWaDeNZOHeKF43axp3oavvpnrRUYuxkS-jzcZY6uUqWPU2IV02T__QCBj0dFCvixaOW6YJjJlkV8C3biKm6AJcyVcYtgEThBMXwWt0MRgnMm6tbjrIM/s320/log%20cabin%20block.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">log cabin<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>There are twenty different fabrics (SKUs) in the Fairy Floss collection. I used fifteen in the quilt top and a sixteenth for the binding. That means I have 4 half yards that are untouched. I have plans for one of them, but I am offering a giveaway of the remaining three. That's a yard and a half of beautiful <a href="https://islandbatik.com/" target="_blank">Island Batik</a> fabric, and I'll probably add some scraps of some of the other Fairy Floss fabrics as well. To enter the giveaway, leave me a comment. You can comment on anything you like, but if you need a prompt, tell me your favorite log cabin block variation. For a second entry, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDarlingDogwood" target="_blank">visit me on facebook</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGNQ7-lYreCmEAEu7XOS1_JfRANR1urY3bMPgJVMlmzNAJX4npgcmxqsY1dpr7gLYa0lDXWw8gBYURDnmA8rTgkkDSb_XCmnRqfWlbh5Y-etr-doyP49Swsa7VmNK2Dta7CrOMMHCYfa9rQojijAuRlCMg_RfEt5ar0XwQVYc1M-FSXeFo_CS_mFh8oQ/s3871/prize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1973" data-original-width="3871" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGNQ7-lYreCmEAEu7XOS1_JfRANR1urY3bMPgJVMlmzNAJX4npgcmxqsY1dpr7gLYa0lDXWw8gBYURDnmA8rTgkkDSb_XCmnRqfWlbh5Y-etr-doyP49Swsa7VmNK2Dta7CrOMMHCYfa9rQojijAuRlCMg_RfEt5ar0XwQVYc1M-FSXeFo_CS_mFh8oQ/w413-h210/prize.jpg" width="413" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="89567eda11" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/89567eda11/" id="rcwidget_xpkwpoo0" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a>
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Be sure to visit them and see what they made!<br /><br />Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></p><p>Pamela @ <a href="https://www.pamelaquilts.com/" target="_blank">Pamela Quilts</a><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRjFavAG61xpVnGzYncLWofil3r9LaITmPVXtEEO5ISb4kKcb_QCuA3IJRjcMgOI37mRzWLMWGyVf4i66lNuMsnxgk2bCVsDKWKqXoitwblul5bNkBohRMq5o_9RCjhSfBaqlRJuTfTM2RkxdnNWl85oBWdL6UZSir0gg2iTmnG_PUkG_N8XcEgLXbUY/s1600/Log%20Cabin%20Square%20Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRjFavAG61xpVnGzYncLWofil3r9LaITmPVXtEEO5ISb4kKcb_QCuA3IJRjcMgOI37mRzWLMWGyVf4i66lNuMsnxgk2bCVsDKWKqXoitwblul5bNkBohRMq5o_9RCjhSfBaqlRJuTfTM2RkxdnNWl85oBWdL6UZSir0gg2iTmnG_PUkG_N8XcEgLXbUY/w445-h445/Log%20Cabin%20Square%20Banner.jpg" width="445" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7my2TSFDqvSK3rR2bHcUdUmh79rAjRd0CgO0GybSAEQiNNmT2i8CLfugA4MQQbsqmUaFJSVokFfz95HaFk9dO8MqTNdVWaegpzY7ukTFpmLMk-twmOa5_8V5dFTqzDQP8E6J650lPHhBIy5094uxERwk7COATUZbtLVr77PcK-5axTD4IfMfB4oDL0so/s1566/fairy%20cabin%20square.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="1566" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7my2TSFDqvSK3rR2bHcUdUmh79rAjRd0CgO0GybSAEQiNNmT2i8CLfugA4MQQbsqmUaFJSVokFfz95HaFk9dO8MqTNdVWaegpzY7ukTFpmLMk-twmOa5_8V5dFTqzDQP8E6J650lPHhBIy5094uxERwk7COATUZbtLVr77PcK-5axTD4IfMfB4oDL0so/w467-h467/fairy%20cabin%20square.jpg" width="467" /></a></p><br /><br /><br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-35223385124647101472024-02-06T05:30:00.004-05:002024-02-06T05:30:00.132-05:00Island Batik Log Cabin blog hop<p>It's time for the first Island Batik blog hop of 2024! All month long, Island Batik ambassadors will be showing off the newest fabric collections. And what better way to show of fabric than that classic block, the log cabin? Log Cabin blocks are great because there are so many ways to use them, and so many variations!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSLwsYwPsWzwKbx9xS4I4Q8OtXJjf2uvx4nx7N6YiQ8-2m0WfaAIW5HjzJ91XRkFFZFDGdEzUtxccDAkMPWyThLIuBqDmMnoLRQLjowGrx7E_Zx2kzTsQ00F7QIBW8qfliHDZrGZKVSPoyGtrkuvcq8IQJoV__NATCctoPuRaV1Iyidia2xwNCLR84C0/s1600/Log%20Cabin%20Square%20Banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSLwsYwPsWzwKbx9xS4I4Q8OtXJjf2uvx4nx7N6YiQ8-2m0WfaAIW5HjzJ91XRkFFZFDGdEzUtxccDAkMPWyThLIuBqDmMnoLRQLjowGrx7E_Zx2kzTsQ00F7QIBW8qfliHDZrGZKVSPoyGtrkuvcq8IQJoV__NATCctoPuRaV1Iyidia2xwNCLR84C0/s320/Log%20Cabin%20Square%20Banner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I was sent the beautiful Fairy Floss collection by <a href="https://www.tamarinis.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis</a>. You don't have to wait long to see what I made with the gorgeous collection of purple, green, and turquoise: my day is tomorrow!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_XqzXe5__jrAs8DLvqopBTknAGDO7lA2sjLq6ZaZeDB3dEfiWq7BHnhuD8GDXjt2xyT7zBWpzM4-T27WeZYT6Zat-Sn8fI3y2sJdHzLLlSRra1hkRwYQCVkA6EUzPCtZNRMtflnWx3WAf5qvI6TvUYpN3uGdgqGPvZk0dqOeVcufDef62VXA6G1umvg/s3300/Fairy%20Floss.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="561" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_XqzXe5__jrAs8DLvqopBTknAGDO7lA2sjLq6ZaZeDB3dEfiWq7BHnhuD8GDXjt2xyT7zBWpzM4-T27WeZYT6Zat-Sn8fI3y2sJdHzLLlSRra1hkRwYQCVkA6EUzPCtZNRMtflnWx3WAf5qvI6TvUYpN3uGdgqGPvZk0dqOeVcufDef62VXA6G1umvg/w433-h561/Fairy%20Floss.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><br /><p>Each week, Island Batik will have a new fabric giveaway that you can find <a href="https://islandbatik.com/blog/" target="_blank">on their blog</a>. Many of the ambassadors will do their own giveaways as well. Here is the full schedule for the Log Cabin blog hop:<br /><br /></p><p><b>February 6:</b></p>
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<ul><li><a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/">Preeti Harris, Sew Preeti Quilts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pitchersboutique.com/blog-1">Sarah Pitcher, Pitcher’s Boutique LLC</a></li><li><a href="http://www.bestquilter.com">Megan Best, Best Quilter</a></li></ul>
<p><b>February 7:</b></p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.Pamelaquilts.com">Pamela Boatright, Pamelaquilts</a></li><li><a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/">Brenda Alburl, Songbird Designs</a> </li><li><a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com">Emily Leachman, The Darling Dogwood</a></li></ul>
<p><b>February 8</b>:</p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.quilteddelights.com">Leah Malasky, Quilted Delights</a></li><li><a href="https://www.websterquilt.com/">Suzy Webster, Websterquilt</a></li></ul><p><b>February 12</b>:</p>
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<ul><li><a href="https://stitchwithcolor.blogspot.com">Carol Stanek, Stitch with Color</a></li><li><a href="https://quiltinggail.com/">Gail Sheppard, Quilting Gail</a></li></ul>
<p><b>February 13:</b></p>
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<ul><li><a href="https://bobbinwithbrittany.com">Brittany Fisher, Bobbin with Brittany</a></li><li><a href="https://pinktulipquilting.wordpress.com">Renee Atkinson, Pink Tulip Quilting</a></li></ul>
<p><b>February 14</b>:</p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.stitchbystitchcustomquilting.com">Jane Hauprich, Stitch by Stitch Custom Quilting</a></li><li><a href="https://foreverquilting4you.wordpress.com">Victoria Johnson, Forever Quilting for You</a></li></ul>
<p><b>February 15:</b></p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.ladybluequilts.com">Susan Deshensky, Lady Blue Quilt Studio</a></li><li><a href="https://conniekresin.com/">Connie Kresin Campbell, Freemotion by the River</a></li></ul><p><b>February 19:</b></p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://lanaquilts.com/blog/">Lana Russel, LanaQuilts</a></li><li><a href="http://inflorescencedesigns.com">Julia Schweri, Inflorescence Designs </a></li></ul>
<p><b>February 20:</b></p>
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<ul><li><a href="https://curlicuecreations.blogspot.com">Jennifer Thomas, Curlicue Creations</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marymackmademine.com/">Maryellen McAuliffe, Mary Mack Made Mine</a></li></ul>
<p><b>February 21</b>:</p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.kauffmandesigns.blogspot.com">Connie Kauffman, Kauffman Designs</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lisasquiltingpassion.blog">Lisa Pickering, Lisa’s Quilting Passion</a></li></ul>
<p><b>February 22</b>:</p>
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<ul><li><a href="https://quiltery.com">Denise Looney, A Quiltery</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chatterboxquilts.com/">Kim Jamieson-Hirst, Chatterbox Quilts</a></li></ul><p><b>February 26:</b></p>
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.maniaforquilts.com">Mania Hatziioannidi, Mania for Quilts</a></li><li><a href="https://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com">Sandra Starley, Textile Time Travels</a></li></ul>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-31674656738471470382024-02-05T04:00:00.001-05:002024-02-05T04:00:00.161-05:00Round Robin #3: Triangles<p>Welcome back to the Stay at Home Round Robin! This week it's my turn to provide the prompt, and I chose triangles. Before we talk about how I incorporated triangles into this round, let's take a look at where I left off last week:<br /> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVARqisT2Mie3g1pOIois9yYNtd0HNA9izT6sTjVVi7i-V7YWpv_Xv8TgxdAD81F4GBWtM7IqBJfcOTdamfuHhrT2x3pMkrc8apJFlKpNaXM_s6pI3q3rwWzGvMN6IO35l6qTfM7csyhY43seqqymwpQgMU2HUh_uSjVxaNETcIRPurPonnSdFgy6H40/s3311/2nd%20round.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="3311" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVARqisT2Mie3g1pOIois9yYNtd0HNA9izT6sTjVVi7i-V7YWpv_Xv8TgxdAD81F4GBWtM7IqBJfcOTdamfuHhrT2x3pMkrc8apJFlKpNaXM_s6pI3q3rwWzGvMN6IO35l6qTfM7csyhY43seqqymwpQgMU2HUh_uSjVxaNETcIRPurPonnSdFgy6H40/w469-h371/2nd%20round.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I mentioned in <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2024/01/stay-at-home-round-robin-2024-beginning.html" target="_blank">my starting post</a> that I did more planning ahead this year than I have in previous years. This will be one of this year's teacher quilts and I aim for those to finish close to 60" square. After last week's round, the quilt is 36" square. If I make 12" blocks for the remainder of rounds and use those as sort of a sampler or a large border, the quilt will finish at 60" square--right on the money! <br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfgeHGAR0RKSZd2cSFwT4HmHcEM-UUEb5Dvvm1iojLbuyrIFqoismmUUVs9W4ETEyR6fs-F5G7bgOM9q6wesW9DbjcnKZkIhLKPqLvkTIFvfIl64MWE3B3JnoXw40AVktZNzLbiQi0J7vKzo-vj_foFH6gdFkzsyOuv7qqID8ajnlSu562T2fmpukj9M/s3452/triangle%20block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3452" data-original-width="3024" height="511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfgeHGAR0RKSZd2cSFwT4HmHcEM-UUEb5Dvvm1iojLbuyrIFqoismmUUVs9W4ETEyR6fs-F5G7bgOM9q6wesW9DbjcnKZkIhLKPqLvkTIFvfIl64MWE3B3JnoXw40AVktZNzLbiQi0J7vKzo-vj_foFH6gdFkzsyOuv7qqID8ajnlSu562T2fmpukj9M/w447-h511/triangle%20block.jpg" width="447" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: left;">My next step was to deign a block with triangles. I did most of my
cutting for the entire quilt with my Accuquilt 8" cube, and one of the
companion sets has a triangle in a square block, so I made sure to add
those in my block. And of course there is the classic quilter's unit of
the half square triangle! Any form of triangles that you want will
work for this round.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg17D_8GnADFQzFkUOisPLF90UepI-qAlka1voUFPlsYzP9H3ykQ7XtODRNjVi2eluY_5-rdJJo_7aHvUlcCEEoFf-ztjZyGXDtMyvsLQkRlRg1MzPx06X2Laf3UlnVeIIvtsKQsx3vb8YXoGfR5bFTPmxUyclzwyuGMrOcb1usxyj1RaetFDQAj6USOI/s2664/half%20square%20triangle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="2664" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg17D_8GnADFQzFkUOisPLF90UepI-qAlka1voUFPlsYzP9H3ykQ7XtODRNjVi2eluY_5-rdJJo_7aHvUlcCEEoFf-ztjZyGXDtMyvsLQkRlRg1MzPx06X2Laf3UlnVeIIvtsKQsx3vb8YXoGfR5bFTPmxUyclzwyuGMrOcb1usxyj1RaetFDQAj6USOI/w283-h283/half%20square%20triangle.jpg" width="283" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEMJXZ6PMqzpGSOraus703EmCoNsW4IOP_acEmfrzqRJwZgBnmfh2_mQ1vBYJLExb_1qqKjysefqK2r_2QEip64AzlKBHG1zyEFs-gh4qQ7uBjoHTzJJa4A5HBCOmSap8S_kpBzshSCxup5Wrt81J6ff7rTTbtGuS-aOPtqgty3MH_oSBvsBLexthRsk/s3024/triangle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEMJXZ6PMqzpGSOraus703EmCoNsW4IOP_acEmfrzqRJwZgBnmfh2_mQ1vBYJLExb_1qqKjysefqK2r_2QEip64AzlKBHG1zyEFs-gh4qQ7uBjoHTzJJa4A5HBCOmSap8S_kpBzshSCxup5Wrt81J6ff7rTTbtGuS-aOPtqgty3MH_oSBvsBLexthRsk/w289-h289/triangle.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><br /></div><p>I made four of my triangle-heavy blocks. And here is what it looks like now:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc7IgswX55yb2tAEodx0NQtbGeUiTGIq6bJwML1KWfFWEeqe3k6FFN6c2OB1i1zRA6C7FycaKrupl43M-b1u6Mv9W5W-0NvkybLq1sXGyFyravvi6mMrHy2WcKPBfpBsxPwkWf0z_67CXMChQAMrEuKToDwa4hR-KwbwCDV0Z0wfn-Lse-KI8bX65SAA/s3351/3rd%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3351" data-original-width="2803" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc7IgswX55yb2tAEodx0NQtbGeUiTGIq6bJwML1KWfFWEeqe3k6FFN6c2OB1i1zRA6C7FycaKrupl43M-b1u6Mv9W5W-0NvkybLq1sXGyFyravvi6mMrHy2WcKPBfpBsxPwkWf0z_67CXMChQAMrEuKToDwa4hR-KwbwCDV0Z0wfn-Lse-KI8bX65SAA/w412-h492/3rd%20round.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><br /><p>Be sure to link up this week! It's ok if you are behind and need to link up with a previous round. Every week you link up, you will be entered into the drawing for prizes at the end of the Stay at Home Round Robin. Here is a list of the sponsors and prizes! To win, we need to know who you are and where you are (which country) so please add your name & location to any comment so that you get credit for linking up.<br /><br /><b>PRIZES & SPONSORS</b><br /></p><ul><li><a href="https://islandbatik.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Island Batik</a>: 3 fat quarter bundles</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Hobbs batting</a>: Wool Batt</li><li><a href="https://quiltery.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quiltery: For the Love of Geese</a>: A pattern of winner’s choice</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Aurifil Thread</a>:</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Prairie Spirit Alpacas</a> 12″ x 18″ Alpaca /Wool pressing mat</li><li><a href="http://oliso/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Oliso</a>: Pro Plus Auto Lift Iron</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop </a>$25 gift certificate and 2 charm packs of winner’s choice</li><li><a href="https://www.zippervalley.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Zipper Valley</a>: $20 gift certificate</li><li>and MORE!!!!</li></ul><p><b>LINK UP</b><br /> <!--start InLinkz code-->
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<p>I can't wait to see what you do with triangles! Be sure to check out all the hosts and see their interpretations of triangles for this round:<br /><br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>January 15th: SAHRR starts! Link your <b>Center Block</b> with Gail of @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>January 22nd: 1<sup>st</sup> Round: <b>Signature Blocks</b> * Wendy @ <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts</a> </li><li>January 29th: 2<sup>nd</sup> Round: <b>Two Colors</b> * Anja @ <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Anja Quilts</a></li><li>February 5th: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round: <b>Triangles</b> * Emily @ <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Darling Dogwood</a> (That's me!)<br /></li><li>February 12th: 4<sup>th</sup> Round: Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></li><li>February 19th: : 5<sup>th</sup> Round: Gail @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>February 26th: 6<sup>th</sup> Round: Kathleen @ <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen McMusing</a></li><li>March 18th: <b>Parade</b>: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsX1tpsj4IjeTDtYc1MW2y3d_uEbQJ-4n-0gACzr6t_cP4FX1yIoZ9UXoSadXJQN7MylZHSylrCwxl1b8pZs2__3thm4L6h4AH9ami2Qu7nK-_TPAohjY88JN43j_23sXbyMp4H7X65yUMR5kGn6jB8Sz3rWzO1OCoAuj1aW9BuHbeOYDPlzjcAKv0wZM/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsX1tpsj4IjeTDtYc1MW2y3d_uEbQJ-4n-0gACzr6t_cP4FX1yIoZ9UXoSadXJQN7MylZHSylrCwxl1b8pZs2__3thm4L6h4AH9ami2Qu7nK-_TPAohjY88JN43j_23sXbyMp4H7X65yUMR5kGn6jB8Sz3rWzO1OCoAuj1aW9BuHbeOYDPlzjcAKv0wZM/s320/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="313" /></a></div><br /></li></ul>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-62355616118953291552024-02-04T21:30:00.006-05:002024-02-04T21:30:59.974-05:00Island Batik Unboxing<p>I am honored to have been selected as an Island Batik Ambassador for the sixth year! <a href="https://islandbatik.com/" target="_blank">Island Batik</a> has given me a lot of opportunities and being involved in the ambassador program has pushed my creativity and skill in ways that I could not have dreamed when I fist applied for 2019. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoIhw86AqWon9N37_CIpmX6HUAMTLb3goJ2RkbFiGVZ-iYP5h7KlmeyW4RvQ7pFPSSxhQC3PDfGOJbKLQwro4UbBame8UH5w0njvou8o2E67kN5mBqfSL0H0BOdCpebCaEKPKAuh1PgPs97K1KU7d_yht1pU8KfwC4ZyeqibB1pvNB8XGCPTlLJvhnvQ/s430/2024-I'm-An-Island-Batik-Ambassador.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="430" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoIhw86AqWon9N37_CIpmX6HUAMTLb3goJ2RkbFiGVZ-iYP5h7KlmeyW4RvQ7pFPSSxhQC3PDfGOJbKLQwro4UbBame8UH5w0njvou8o2E67kN5mBqfSL0H0BOdCpebCaEKPKAuh1PgPs97K1KU7d_yht1pU8KfwC4ZyeqibB1pvNB8XGCPTlLJvhnvQ/s320/2024-I'm-An-Island-Batik-Ambassador.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>The best days of the year for an Island Batik ambassador are the days that the boxes of goodies arrive! This year's box weighed 35 pounds! It was stuffed with gorgeous Island Batik fabric and other items that quilters need from industry sponsors <a href="https://www.hobbsbatting.com/" target="_blank">Hobbs</a>, <a href="https://oliso.com/" target="_blank">Oliso</a>, <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz</a>, and <a href="https://deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Studio 180 Designs</a>. Check out my unboxing video!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-3-dDNWg6eg" width="320" youtube-src-id="-3-dDNWg6eg"></iframe></div><p>If you want a closer look at those gorgeous fabrics, here are some additional photos. I also couldn't always find the stickers with the names of the Foundations fabrics when I filmed the video, so that is documented here.</p><p>First, there is a half yard bundle of Fairy Floss, with 2 yards each of Foundations Boysenberry and Oatmeal. Fairy Floss is a beautiful collection by Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPWkHLrD8HsinUwpj6XfjK2jlkQLFH8yInGG9cPKihhhcpQLeDLoQTGFw3-bybcxzSqn1SxDcZjH42oQ7M71W224iVFDJ5Fyo9pFQaLTN7EW3-GUivuyTCmDkVDPzGGhLBgU8ZDexRqWs1RbGGADdA3OTV3vzNXbM6ImSh-HQFy3Sv5reBYsx_5dR0Bo/s3024/fairy%20floss%20with%20yardage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2663" data-original-width="3024" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPWkHLrD8HsinUwpj6XfjK2jlkQLFH8yInGG9cPKihhhcpQLeDLoQTGFw3-bybcxzSqn1SxDcZjH42oQ7M71W224iVFDJ5Fyo9pFQaLTN7EW3-GUivuyTCmDkVDPzGGhLBgU8ZDexRqWs1RbGGADdA3OTV3vzNXbM6ImSh-HQFy3Sv5reBYsx_5dR0Bo/w397-h350/fairy%20floss%20with%20yardage.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDOQ7q4QGGoaGq6cCOiWbEnwrkWKSn0ncTF9cOdpCQQDPr5Pbqf33vVIZFVd0pVJFwS6hac1aUF1ql0v3iwsyzrglhZGbiNN97R54a8Acaz6v1PXceJZ-FiarTIvgKmmsEbbPfo8VAz9a9s8B5YbfAajk0Kjx5HY1jS5O3hUMHW9fLIk1uNsV-nahn3g/s3300/Fairy%20Floss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDOQ7q4QGGoaGq6cCOiWbEnwrkWKSn0ncTF9cOdpCQQDPr5Pbqf33vVIZFVd0pVJFwS6hac1aUF1ql0v3iwsyzrglhZGbiNN97R54a8Acaz6v1PXceJZ-FiarTIvgKmmsEbbPfo8VAz9a9s8B5YbfAajk0Kjx5HY1jS5O3hUMHW9fLIk1uNsV-nahn3g/w496-h642/Fairy%20Floss.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><p>My other Fall collection is Breezy by Kate Colleran. I got a 10" stack with coordinating yardage of Mint and Marble in Blackberry.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqoTdNQ-Vfignw6l397vjmZWMQfXeL_uXDD1ecaOM0gDBKjJ8l0el0-mLkDgc69K1WpG8kBIbF2v74ttwTOG1iIAiXpucTHYNjiy14I9L0oGho1zsYV_ZGVuaMEzppEsAyOIUQHn3-RLKdyaalm8TXYJpZexY663MC2Q83Fm4xghsjvGcOcVkJsFzP_U4/s4032/Breezy%20with%20yardage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqoTdNQ-Vfignw6l397vjmZWMQfXeL_uXDD1ecaOM0gDBKjJ8l0el0-mLkDgc69K1WpG8kBIbF2v74ttwTOG1iIAiXpucTHYNjiy14I9L0oGho1zsYV_ZGVuaMEzppEsAyOIUQHn3-RLKdyaalm8TXYJpZexY663MC2Q83Fm4xghsjvGcOcVkJsFzP_U4/w484-h363/Breezy%20with%20yardage.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvt52nTX0aM2_EP1Vb6ynbbgvzOGpmNvQSzVCrcrmwx9u41-rWQ6c-ZH_surbIMsaXyNZwZDBXVrW3ch2KXhRkUZl8HJucpO51UQAYfd9HSadCKGlTkrfJwJ4gyenMW_WPUpmJgzTM11LRTX-S56MtNto8j831RcYchH45CI7kRNh3iSWQOJfQu_UElIw/s3300/Breezy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvt52nTX0aM2_EP1Vb6ynbbgvzOGpmNvQSzVCrcrmwx9u41-rWQ6c-ZH_surbIMsaXyNZwZDBXVrW3ch2KXhRkUZl8HJucpO51UQAYfd9HSadCKGlTkrfJwJ4gyenMW_WPUpmJgzTM11LRTX-S56MtNto8j831RcYchH45CI7kRNh3iSWQOJfQu_UElIw/w448-h580/Breezy.jpg" width="448" /></a></p><p>My main Winter collection is a surprise; you'll have to wait until May to see what is in the package! The precuts from Winter collections are available now, though, and I got a strip pack of Fire & Ice with coordinating yardage of Cornsilk and Dandelion in Black. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjman9PC8Fbbpvuti1wzX6ZlV39Qn80GIxBepBA_a5z23jPt2cDw3XOYvnuM4moLJvgj9lax4UPl1vnRyQbnVWsKeSr0MV_nFViskZrCMUZh64EHN5B7w3ZNPFcJBUvolBygmehU8d7n8XuYKj_bW7oz2iXPLbDZMWGFADA6d87rgEC2LdCUUB_HdKzYE0/s4032/Fire%20and%20Ice%20with%20yardage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjman9PC8Fbbpvuti1wzX6ZlV39Qn80GIxBepBA_a5z23jPt2cDw3XOYvnuM4moLJvgj9lax4UPl1vnRyQbnVWsKeSr0MV_nFViskZrCMUZh64EHN5B7w3ZNPFcJBUvolBygmehU8d7n8XuYKj_bW7oz2iXPLbDZMWGFADA6d87rgEC2LdCUUB_HdKzYE0/w450-h338/Fire%20and%20Ice%20with%20yardage.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMT1ehCrykEXLf39YFtVttd6eyJ2s4dRmUdz_tekBTQV7o-XBRl2GqlTVXigpARM2dsFbN6FZmaIkL3-EgQQcwniL-VOxhUYSR10-toXhzGhNiRwvUJc4o84tB7FgoCFLcvvhGncZHivVsCg9axKajveHLez8Dc5OqMFXUu55NjD24fsDvgR3_z9s868w/s3300/Fire%20and%20Ice.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMT1ehCrykEXLf39YFtVttd6eyJ2s4dRmUdz_tekBTQV7o-XBRl2GqlTVXigpARM2dsFbN6FZmaIkL3-EgQQcwniL-VOxhUYSR10-toXhzGhNiRwvUJc4o84tB7FgoCFLcvvhGncZHivVsCg9axKajveHLez8Dc5OqMFXUu55NjD24fsDvgR3_z9s868w/w551-h714/Fire%20and%20Ice.jpg" width="551" /></a></p><p>There are also 3 packs of Stash Builder strips. These are 5" x WOF, so very versatile! There's almost 3 yards of fabric in each pack!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6O3iIwDjL0qU6jzXphkTO_rPvySQOOuXIkZEsWcPzvoHBf938uKU68OPt3R1r7PZwHI_Qd3nmyO6EOaMwi66OaEMhi2g_FOnnML4RIO60sCj7DA68iIesGCohBEFQ0HHXH5FLROdrtVPwyjOMcgVBeiXQXImC76xj5QzNubgMkWPTVubU4KMh7LbMjs4/s4032/stash%20builder%20strips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="541" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6O3iIwDjL0qU6jzXphkTO_rPvySQOOuXIkZEsWcPzvoHBf938uKU68OPt3R1r7PZwHI_Qd3nmyO6EOaMwi66OaEMhi2g_FOnnML4RIO60sCj7DA68iIesGCohBEFQ0HHXH5FLROdrtVPwyjOMcgVBeiXQXImC76xj5QzNubgMkWPTVubU4KMh7LbMjs4/w406-h541/stash%20builder%20strips.jpg" width="406" /></a></div><br /><p>We all need great background fabric! I have 4 yards each of solid white, black, and gray. There is also an unbelievable 6 yards of Moo Milk, one of the neutrals.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFMcuGw0BdMBGcnvR0VkFs7JEH5OsU20vKfBc6klqXIXRcuOLe3GX1zHCNWyBrgYTA02VcFd4TDxczjLT9k6QDvojtYgTqylb4iFKPK-xyQwfkkorDQviZa-QMNV0gmlW3sXGD2VeR2oQDIPgBPYefF07z2pe7lVMnys5Y3fniADdH_kR1YYOw1gPyLs/s4032/solids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFMcuGw0BdMBGcnvR0VkFs7JEH5OsU20vKfBc6klqXIXRcuOLe3GX1zHCNWyBrgYTA02VcFd4TDxczjLT9k6QDvojtYgTqylb4iFKPK-xyQwfkkorDQviZa-QMNV0gmlW3sXGD2VeR2oQDIPgBPYefF07z2pe7lVMnys5Y3fniADdH_kR1YYOw1gPyLs/w468-h351/solids.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><br /><p>I also have 12 half-yard cuts of always-available Foundations fabrics. These are in 3 categories: Solids (Red, Turquoise, Lime Green, and Amethyst) Basics (Honeydew, Malibu, Mint, Vibes) and Blenders (Bubbles in Raspberry, Bubble Hole in Leaf, Foulard in Waterfall, Bubbles in Cherry)<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQjZj74IDAbadNrvlW7CwXiaPFKgSyAS_dgYhrq1-q9mbWqH10JAoLFX8V_iQFn41ylDn3-VJ5uzO1jbgTaIMAq9QxGkvimcZKb8JGg7Pg-TIXDb8OREX7XWyWjFN39TqnxKTUKHmigci1kSLDSnyhn75ULB5Hpb_S4oDauYk9wrflASDAu_PDeYGl44/s4032/half%20yard%20foundations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="577" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQjZj74IDAbadNrvlW7CwXiaPFKgSyAS_dgYhrq1-q9mbWqH10JAoLFX8V_iQFn41ylDn3-VJ5uzO1jbgTaIMAq9QxGkvimcZKb8JGg7Pg-TIXDb8OREX7XWyWjFN39TqnxKTUKHmigci1kSLDSnyhn75ULB5Hpb_S4oDauYk9wrflASDAu_PDeYGl44/w433-h577/half%20yard%20foundations.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><p></p><p>And two more pre-cuts, this time from Gradations. Island Batik recently expanded their basics and has assembled color gradations in pre-cuts. I was sent a strip pack of Precious Pinks and a 10" stack of Brilliant Blues.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhEzdurv4mbIq4WGG30lx1TPa9lVzzcC70psnP9Ov-BwW8sMrW6THox-iKQpioyAuP0QnXypgKcIHSGr4_DXUUAiPn34MJ0i1ZdjzDPwNAaKO3SHtLUV4RT4sByT6nNPu8tSbFEve3OVhVctEt8JA4T8UzOiO63xZUZa3hDIauA7vdz4ygTA74tbQf0g/s4032/gradations.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhEzdurv4mbIq4WGG30lx1TPa9lVzzcC70psnP9Ov-BwW8sMrW6THox-iKQpioyAuP0QnXypgKcIHSGr4_DXUUAiPn34MJ0i1ZdjzDPwNAaKO3SHtLUV4RT4sByT6nNPu8tSbFEve3OVhVctEt8JA4T8UzOiO63xZUZa3hDIauA7vdz4ygTA74tbQf0g/w466-h350/gradations.jpg" width="466" /></a></p><p>Then finally, there were items from Island Batik's industry partners. <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz</a> sent 3 packets of needles. <a href="https://deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Studio 180 Designs</a> sent me their Tucker Trimmer tool and a Quilter's Magic Wand. <a href="https://www.hobbsbatting.com/" target="_blank">Hobbs</a> sent two throw size (60") batts; one is a silk batting, the other is wool. And last but certainly not least, <a href="https://oliso.com/" target="_blank">Oliso</a> is a new sponsor and they sent me a pretty yellow iron! I'm so excited to use this iron that feels like magic because you don't have to lift it! <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a> will be sending thread later, and there will be a challenge featuring <a href="https://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/" target="_blank">Funky Friends Factory</a> stuffed toy patterns.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1s94tWnChmYxjeTxsHsbnXueEVtui73AUWjVXrJX_wZNSHbY-2-suPgHqLxMdj5k82Y6oWCMai0twf89c0BgQ011R2dX4yHke52FGDupIj3wEg3oSQm4k6klokfPq-X8bTCkJzBpQh7_H-OmgomGYgMTFIoR39OtZ6RTjis6rhEJHQN8c9tP4paoNPnI/s4032/industry%20partners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1s94tWnChmYxjeTxsHsbnXueEVtui73AUWjVXrJX_wZNSHbY-2-suPgHqLxMdj5k82Y6oWCMai0twf89c0BgQ011R2dX4yHke52FGDupIj3wEg3oSQm4k6klokfPq-X8bTCkJzBpQh7_H-OmgomGYgMTFIoR39OtZ6RTjis6rhEJHQN8c9tP4paoNPnI/w545-h409/industry%20partners.jpg" width="545" /></a></div><br /><p>Thanks to <a href="https://islandbatik.com/" target="_blank">Island Batik</a> and all their partners for all the goodies! I can't wait to show you all the projects I'll be making with these gorgeous fabrics over the next 6 months!<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhzUhEOg3__IVx8LfHAeU0t-y8c3aKEF0XOFxplzIjwvtq_uVTbUZMfYHvierVB4eJfhzPfCIZm25SvNTIl2RAQ4d1shFYGXXa4N6LAy6ZnNLdjpC4ClF3iusZCfWgcRbKdFt7LBRaYen_WXBoXaGwB-NnRE37-NULBdG06nYJishnB6vaBqH5Mjgo5A/s323/2024-IB-Round-Ambassador.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="323" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhzUhEOg3__IVx8LfHAeU0t-y8c3aKEF0XOFxplzIjwvtq_uVTbUZMfYHvierVB4eJfhzPfCIZm25SvNTIl2RAQ4d1shFYGXXa4N6LAy6ZnNLdjpC4ClF3iusZCfWgcRbKdFt7LBRaYen_WXBoXaGwB-NnRE37-NULBdG06nYJishnB6vaBqH5Mjgo5A/s320/2024-IB-Round-Ambassador.png" width="320" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-56249571225522137952024-01-29T05:30:00.002-05:002024-01-29T05:30:00.134-05:00Round Robin #2: Two Colors<p>Welcome back to the Stay At Home Round Robin! This week it's <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Anja's</a> turn to pick, and she chose Two Colors. For something different, the block itself is completely up to you; instead you are incorporating two colors. As a reminder, this is what I had after my signature blocks from the last round:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhug3PxsLfC-oGZi8NB3dl4m8tZPRV5HPBIVLpcPg_j8FxA7nhwfDJ6d2xniCLm29ocQjcm5tks04OsZlbrDUrosoUX53uCGUM5ivlN0MtxXEALTz-hjf_nIoX3oPDgvkUez4X-1SZb8q2kvOlJovfMFcPTgLF3YzxF-NTJq4oinuXOO8Z_vdciSj_0_ns/s2684/1st%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2684" data-original-width="2373" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhug3PxsLfC-oGZi8NB3dl4m8tZPRV5HPBIVLpcPg_j8FxA7nhwfDJ6d2xniCLm29ocQjcm5tks04OsZlbrDUrosoUX53uCGUM5ivlN0MtxXEALTz-hjf_nIoX3oPDgvkUez4X-1SZb8q2kvOlJovfMFcPTgLF3YzxF-NTJq4oinuXOO8Z_vdciSj_0_ns/w435-h492/1st%20round.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><br /><p>I left the corners open for this week's round. I decided on a classic two-colored block, the four patch. I know it looks black in the photo, but it's a really dark purple blender. The background fabric is Almond, an Island Batik Foundation fabric.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsjTiJ-DavKtFdt2h6KPPosPIWBxdxt1AXI-N3GbVE6aR24UWtsuH_VtCBmfgX38M6OMrTygc4QeeUBq6oVjjH_otoivkSIL3reLo1nbWfxSzap6eIdhCwK4SReQYOim9Cpeqv53BfKQhUa7bVELlmUZHqANAu3sWObRP_lgHZdEgfzfNSlHC1BPGz5V8/s2362/four%20patch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2362" data-original-width="2362" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsjTiJ-DavKtFdt2h6KPPosPIWBxdxt1AXI-N3GbVE6aR24UWtsuH_VtCBmfgX38M6OMrTygc4QeeUBq6oVjjH_otoivkSIL3reLo1nbWfxSzap6eIdhCwK4SReQYOim9Cpeqv53BfKQhUa7bVELlmUZHqANAu3sWObRP_lgHZdEgfzfNSlHC1BPGz5V8/w300-h300/four%20patch.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made four so I could add them to those empty corners.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNE3N9uRPVf-ik1CqjLEfiT2UYiNFMXW5EM06o-tWd6cIZvxNSw9wzL59O_dHTdyCWFVHZulZwKACsBFbGF3nwJLLAFy-K8-DnKvsC5Y1DItibkB3TsjeWIo-M3Bfr7EgoaYnMjvG8b0XuJEA0Ep1xwObxzJHDjMMOm0cPiasNSM1yf4EsZ52__wwRje4/s3355/Two%20color%20-%20just%20blocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2444" data-original-width="3355" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNE3N9uRPVf-ik1CqjLEfiT2UYiNFMXW5EM06o-tWd6cIZvxNSw9wzL59O_dHTdyCWFVHZulZwKACsBFbGF3nwJLLAFy-K8-DnKvsC5Y1DItibkB3TsjeWIo-M3Bfr7EgoaYnMjvG8b0XuJEA0Ep1xwObxzJHDjMMOm0cPiasNSM1yf4EsZ52__wwRje4/w444-h324/Two%20color%20-%20just%20blocks.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><p>I wanted a little more space around the signature block border, so I added an additional border made of the background fabric, with cornerstones so that even my border had the requisite Two Colors. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECXhMUtnMovPMwW5Ksj8r4Ey9a16BruOYerJqE8DYCeGUuQO1RyzhdsQwX6ORnHlzv8tdn1kV7vdAgxCx31YmjW1GOxSPZI3uiEkpl1llO1MQnfRuDrY35oH7a-JO82qRfH4pFkGVXIbAvO4k2S64-V5OnJsgFYeqsd7HcxC4pPTmL_PJxp0zW52nhC0/s3311/2nd%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="3311" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECXhMUtnMovPMwW5Ksj8r4Ey9a16BruOYerJqE8DYCeGUuQO1RyzhdsQwX6ORnHlzv8tdn1kV7vdAgxCx31YmjW1GOxSPZI3uiEkpl1llO1MQnfRuDrY35oH7a-JO82qRfH4pFkGVXIbAvO4k2S64-V5OnJsgFYeqsd7HcxC4pPTmL_PJxp0zW52nhC0/w460-h364/2nd%20round.jpg" width="460" /></a> <br /></div><p>After the center plus the first two rounds, my quilt measures 36" square. </p><p>Now it's your turn! Decide what you want to add to your quilt that contains two colors. Link up with <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Anja at Anja Quilts</a> for a chance to win one of the prizes from our fabulous sponsors. Check out <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2024/01/happy-new-year.html" target="_blank">my intro post for all the details on the prizes</a>. And don't forget to visit all the hosts to see what they did with two colors.<br /><br /> </p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>January 15th: SAHRR starts! Link your <b>Center Block</b> with Gail of @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>January 22nd: 1<sup>st</sup> Round: <b>Signature Blocks</b> * Wendy @ <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts</a> </li><li>January 29th: 2<sup>nd</sup> Round: <b>Two Colors</b> * Anja @ <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Anja Quilts</a></li><li>February 5th: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round: Emily @ <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Darling Dogwood</a> (That's me!)<br /></li><li>February 12th: 4<sup>th</sup> Round: Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></li><li>February 19th: : 5<sup>th</sup> Round: Gail @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>February 26th: 6<sup>th</sup> Round: Kathleen @ <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen McMusing</a></li><li>March 18th: <b>Parade</b>: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!</li></ul><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyAVj-cwbdBMiTQn910LECQGZR_ncbQAgBQp0DCjxuoToOlH7ffkfFUGFCruFIehYI6TRf3luCgPCC9ijFgHZTr-QRPTk8ksIjx5qLB0n_Oq4kk2Qu-Km4X5EBG-a8R32Oan5QLu4G2SXiW-oYhmGqgr7wGnEvjIZHry3Kz9z2zFRTUdcjto1LNvrPE0/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyAVj-cwbdBMiTQn910LECQGZR_ncbQAgBQp0DCjxuoToOlH7ffkfFUGFCruFIehYI6TRf3luCgPCC9ijFgHZTr-QRPTk8ksIjx5qLB0n_Oq4kk2Qu-Km4X5EBG-a8R32Oan5QLu4G2SXiW-oYhmGqgr7wGnEvjIZHry3Kz9z2zFRTUdcjto1LNvrPE0/s320/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="313" /></a></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-88948165855250744662024-01-22T05:30:00.001-05:002024-01-22T05:30:00.128-05:00Round Robin #1 Signature Blocks<p>Welcome back to the Stay at Home Round Robin! This week it is Wendy's
turn to tell us what to add, and she picked signature blocks. Be sure to link up
with her this week at <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts</a>.</p><p>Here is what I used as my starting center block, as shown last week:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIAcciDaV8MD2vLZxme99znjgUXJRrOA-e4rtNYx4Rf4b-hWxQgAXbN_iJJVgIVj2n_Hw-2dJlPxjsDuTfigR8Vev7Iztqy5LNDnKTStp-C_gIYnFPdYnNqAU1unu-2mLOK10OOtE9Th4qaolMA1O43T7NkOEWMBcuOo7XH8_vCo-nOU8y7m8HSrPaowY/s2857/Center.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1986" data-original-width="2857" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIAcciDaV8MD2vLZxme99znjgUXJRrOA-e4rtNYx4Rf4b-hWxQgAXbN_iJJVgIVj2n_Hw-2dJlPxjsDuTfigR8Vev7Iztqy5LNDnKTStp-C_gIYnFPdYnNqAU1unu-2mLOK10OOtE9Th4qaolMA1O43T7NkOEWMBcuOo7XH8_vCo-nOU8y7m8HSrPaowY/w428-h297/Center.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><p>I chose to make a border using signature blocks. I cut out the blocks using my AccuQuilt 8" Cube (signature blocks are in one of the companion sets) and made a total of 24 signature blocks. The fabrics are all Island Batik, the two in the signature blocks are a dark purple blender and the neutral Almond. <br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfuzutHoxUeb9Jy4-QF6d0i0Y4sLHI98lvkJ8BDDzQ7G__OYYIgWNYq4OMwSGjZM8BhJ2DRx5sQdK-2XQBG-RTFmI5Lgg6-IYJJnQysc4KamjL2-wOFhnqjrzcKOr7M4OloGiQ7Cbo_axyPOmusx1Ofc4gUVBTj6BUwhVRfSjAOzHyui3VpwTey1r39U/s4032/signature%20block%20pieces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfuzutHoxUeb9Jy4-QF6d0i0Y4sLHI98lvkJ8BDDzQ7G__OYYIgWNYq4OMwSGjZM8BhJ2DRx5sQdK-2XQBG-RTFmI5Lgg6-IYJJnQysc4KamjL2-wOFhnqjrzcKOr7M4OloGiQ7Cbo_axyPOmusx1Ofc4gUVBTj6BUwhVRfSjAOzHyui3VpwTey1r39U/w207-h276/signature%20block%20pieces.jpg" width="207" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKkEIusdlt8Krzg0yRK1X0DekRctm5GPrtuVRo4B_LGkzK-5KSevg4oYDziVjuoeTBQ7vs-AC8GHx3Yj3fxJnkgO5k1kleCDMnqJgsZp-xfko6OH11Q6YnolwyMAuKk-N0H9JncjqJ261IIvWBLcXzp7gXCOfU1-tWYcgWxG6bDgBjMVzn8Gg8fmqb90/s2588/signature%20block%20single.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2588" data-original-width="2588" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKkEIusdlt8Krzg0yRK1X0DekRctm5GPrtuVRo4B_LGkzK-5KSevg4oYDziVjuoeTBQ7vs-AC8GHx3Yj3fxJnkgO5k1kleCDMnqJgsZp-xfko6OH11Q6YnolwyMAuKk-N0H9JncjqJ261IIvWBLcXzp7gXCOfU1-tWYcgWxG6bDgBjMVzn8Gg8fmqb90/w268-h268/signature%20block%20single.jpg" width="268" /></a></div></div><p></p><p>I sewed my blocks together in kind of a zig zag, alternating the direction of the block.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GJ09JX8CbeJQCCqIHtZmJNj9a2Zx_bH1yP-7Eb3rCPcRP4YEnNmgJSQWmsljsHriWgeLUmUUb9jTpduMGT5xI5v6PSZCOmniYev4LmXSFAlzF2RX4PQI6YCV5Ck5IqzLRjEP-D9I424y7NvwEVAGi3VTt7OBlyrbveOpHCBt4mUSa3XFO2aZNJyENOM/s2705/signature%20blocks%20rows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2138" data-original-width="2705" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GJ09JX8CbeJQCCqIHtZmJNj9a2Zx_bH1yP-7Eb3rCPcRP4YEnNmgJSQWmsljsHriWgeLUmUUb9jTpduMGT5xI5v6PSZCOmniYev4LmXSFAlzF2RX4PQI6YCV5Ck5IqzLRjEP-D9I424y7NvwEVAGi3VTt7OBlyrbveOpHCBt4mUSa3XFO2aZNJyENOM/w543-h429/signature%20blocks%20rows.jpg" width="543" /></a></div><p><br />Here they are surrounding my center. Because of the zig zag pattern, I opted not to use signature blocks in the corners. I'll leave the corners for the next round. So after the 1st round, here is what my quilt looks like:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVMU2EZwAV06pb0acRy-fzSIw5p6V2ChtJ_00MROG0iB6Ed1sjkYZFkbv1wiUEfvNynT74b7SGunGVWO2yqGdtAtXMqsCA76Xvn3Hx7jdagvrE2yka2pWFbxMjwlOIqVGLAIH65qrp3tcTgtmZ-UMCPOtQacjP1TiY3m1SMwQvKc4ir-44PrKGzKmqP4/s2684/1st%20round.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2684" data-original-width="2373" height="547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVMU2EZwAV06pb0acRy-fzSIw5p6V2ChtJ_00MROG0iB6Ed1sjkYZFkbv1wiUEfvNynT74b7SGunGVWO2yqGdtAtXMqsCA76Xvn3Hx7jdagvrE2yka2pWFbxMjwlOIqVGLAIH65qrp3tcTgtmZ-UMCPOtQacjP1TiY3m1SMwQvKc4ir-44PrKGzKmqP4/w483-h547/1st%20round.jpg" width="483" /></a></div><br /><p>Don't forget to check out all of the hosts to see what they did with signature blocks! If you are sewing along, <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Wendy has the link up this week</a>. Remember that you get an entry into the prize drawing from our sponsors every week you link up.</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>January 15th: SAHRR starts! Link your center block with Gail of @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>January 22nd: 1<sup>st</sup> Round: <b>Signature Blocks</b> * Wendy @ <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts</a> </li><li>January 29th: 2<sup>nd</sup> Round: Anja @ <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Anja Quilts</a></li><li>February 5th: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round: Emily @ <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Darling Dogwood</a> (That's me!)<br /></li><li>February 12th: 4<sup>th</sup> Round: Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></li><li>February 19th: : 5<sup>th</sup> Round: Gail @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>February 26th: 6<sup>th</sup> Round: Kathleen @ <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen McMusing</a></li><li>March 18th: <b>Parade</b>: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9Yj7ydud5Asv2ZQy-dnsBwfjBsSySRuDP3JjhZorteh96PSO3MRl25UQPaIpDR3wLMfnTEHKC7X6UMb_G57xLziWqa6tHOVv_wNeARErGNYb6n_lUXnuq5hjwxSgqyfj5H0uZmSHxf_vjNlxGosMWLkDCUlV-URwK-ye7GYpgQGz3DfK0cr2V04hU5A/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9Yj7ydud5Asv2ZQy-dnsBwfjBsSySRuDP3JjhZorteh96PSO3MRl25UQPaIpDR3wLMfnTEHKC7X6UMb_G57xLziWqa6tHOVv_wNeARErGNYb6n_lUXnuq5hjwxSgqyfj5H0uZmSHxf_vjNlxGosMWLkDCUlV-URwK-ye7GYpgQGz3DfK0cr2V04hU5A/w248-h254/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="248" /></a></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-72375327877889510292024-01-15T05:30:00.002-05:002024-01-15T08:56:21.819-05:00Stay at Home Round Robin 2024: The beginning<p>Welcome to Stay at Home Round Robin 2024! Today is when the six hosts, including me, reveal our center blocks. I decided on a scrappy monochromatic color pallet this year. I'm using a variety of Island Batik purples with the neutral Almond. The fabrics in the center are leftover from English Lavender and Limerick, both collections from last year. The chain blocks feature a really dark purple blender from the Foundations collection. (I know it's reading as black in the photo, but it's dark purple.) Without further ado, here is my center:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Il5m78Y5f515FJbUfoEcDz-aB1IRIbs0MEp8WzG7-mpx31NF3DL13jmv5A6cdhGLZYwnwYd4hyJkhMxPj8SxpxOkd3HbBBCvQSzj7YSueHudiTL7Svt9nm28CwjnEyF0IxMXMRddvguXUlCzuGJBmpC3Q0y4omwpgmvktLMcCp8MFtkW2GdBsGskjVs/s2857/Center.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1986" data-original-width="2857" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Il5m78Y5f515FJbUfoEcDz-aB1IRIbs0MEp8WzG7-mpx31NF3DL13jmv5A6cdhGLZYwnwYd4hyJkhMxPj8SxpxOkd3HbBBCvQSzj7YSueHudiTL7Svt9nm28CwjnEyF0IxMXMRddvguXUlCzuGJBmpC3Q0y4omwpgmvktLMcCp8MFtkW2GdBsGskjVs/w383-h266/Center.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><p><br />It measures 24" square at this point. That's much larger than I've used in the past. I did a lot more planning ahead that I have for previous SAHRRs. This will be a gift for one of Fire Monkey's teachers whose favorite color is purple, so I had a finished size in mind. Most of my teacher quilts finish in the neighborhood of 60" x 60", so that's what I am aiming for.</p><p>Want to sew along? Decide on a center block. Want to use what you already have? Go ahead! An orphan block would make a great center, and then you're already done! Link up with <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a>. For every week you link up, you will get an entry into the prize drawing in March. We have great sponsors this year! Full list at the bottom of the post.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbQMCfX0yMQ0EcCPpcjhyphenhyphenOH85KjcfUXeBBOilLjZ7_0_AseMKUx8KspmsNPqkEgvE3W8Gc8IMefqMOzg3YXNZQCdIQN8J5TDlmVnqmH-LbRLxMS7IMUic4Sci2ql_jk-1vFq1A51a6Yn4XUj5k3aEZv_kUaUkX7U_UT24DsZeImeu7hssCu_ZxvUgd8g/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbQMCfX0yMQ0EcCPpcjhyphenhyphenOH85KjcfUXeBBOilLjZ7_0_AseMKUx8KspmsNPqkEgvE3W8Gc8IMefqMOzg3YXNZQCdIQN8J5TDlmVnqmH-LbRLxMS7IMUic4Sci2ql_jk-1vFq1A51a6Yn4XUj5k3aEZv_kUaUkX7U_UT24DsZeImeu7hssCu_ZxvUgd8g/w204-h208/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="204" /></a></div><p></p><p>Each week, one of the six hosts will pick a prompt for the next round. Don't like medallion style quilts? Do a row by row or sampler style--this is your quilt! Here's the schedule for the rounds:<br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>January 15th: SAHRR starts! Link your center block with Gail of @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>January 22nd: 1<sup>st</sup> Round: Wendy @ <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life</a></li><li>January 29th: 2<sup>nd</sup> Round: Anja @ <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Anja Quilts</a></li><li>February 5th: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round: Emily @ <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Darling Dogwood</a> (That's me!)<br /></li><li>February 12th: 4<sup>th</sup> Round: Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></li><li>February 19th: : 5<sup>th</sup> Round: Gail @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>February 26th: 6<sup>th</sup> Round: Kathleen @ <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen McMusing</a></li><li>March 18th: <b>Parade</b>: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!</li></ul><p>Looking for some inspiration? Here are my SAHRR quilts from the past three years:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2023 <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2023/03/flamingo-fun.html" target="_blank">Flamingo Fun</a></b></span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2909" data-original-width="2923" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQi7kxBTraou6aj9MjOfos03cT8GJfgEv-wfqNJn3GWkSUmhaAh2stRmzktK7vh-INA2enUkxEcZ034BxHE4vmubkVWA4UbgTVtKoLb9HSB08l16Gun2ZEwvJMO7sEvAo4svfMBwXKuAsW1pn32SDpNhiAxMLWCBptcNx0x-Eym3xOeNv_6SMq1ZH/w495-h492/finished%20flamingo%20fun.jpg" width="495" /> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2022 <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2022/03/stay-at-home-round-robin-2022.html" target="_blank">(Unnamed)</a></b></span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQKQtpm5PED2vYAbK4f864UHpaMEC0vtNfaW9-T3zRMzGctm5i9RNpR2YO-3pqRaV9bFW_lOgByB9zVkAy2tAgYH3Ps1hR6xPMv4Ki0GMhAbPDzLFzZ7S-dkALXHPzlqtdzD0I_i_-G0fvZFy93A7Ex0yNtVa7eA5SQPwDYm9zoGj0zBnI9J7f4C-b=w536-h402" width="536" /> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2021: <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2021/03/ursa-major-stay-at-home-round-robin.html" target="_blank">Ursa Major</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1657" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-vd0b29NG30iS6n6Op4V_ekyuXd4Du1xVpGTRs3-Ej7Y_7evHeynlRCPojaSrYDNmzjqrotwlGbyhRwlxU99ZMqOnH5FOOMjFBBY3Tx8reM4byzYRWYXJY5S7EdObGdcrdTwFNjpNOc/w527-h426/finished+top.jpg" width="527" /></p><p>I hope you will consider sewing along! As promised, here is the list of prizes from our sponsors:<br /></p><ul><li><a href="https://islandbatik.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Island Batik</a>: 3 fat quarter bundles</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Hobbs batting</a>: Wool Batt</li><li><a href="https://quiltery.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quiltery: For the Love of Geese</a>: A pattern of winner’s choice</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Aurifil Thread</a>:</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Prairie Spirit Alpacas</a> 12″ x 18″ Alpaca /Wool pressing mat</li><li><a href="http://oliso/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Oliso</a>: Pro Plus Auto Lift Iron</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop </a>$25 gift certificate and 2 charm packs of winner’s choice</li><li><a href="https://www.zippervalley.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Zipper Valley</a>: $20 gift certificate</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHiAIGBMnGTrcjFA0v1IA6105pX9zjwCada6USXJqh135VVFM7-ymCfY_Q-9_pbkJU2-z4aZEnFXIevU7sZkFNX1_98v7rQop2pDwjsgkrzb5-HewtMYWzKCBUu5VqL8qAQdxsMyolcgOkdy3Yl6cVIpxlmQbZMu0Grto8uvgK4HfN-Btfbjp_C41eBGI/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHiAIGBMnGTrcjFA0v1IA6105pX9zjwCada6USXJqh135VVFM7-ymCfY_Q-9_pbkJU2-z4aZEnFXIevU7sZkFNX1_98v7rQop2pDwjsgkrzb5-HewtMYWzKCBUu5VqL8qAQdxsMyolcgOkdy3Yl6cVIpxlmQbZMu0Grto8uvgK4HfN-Btfbjp_C41eBGI/w171-h174/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="171" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-13902211265385489122024-01-07T21:55:00.001-05:002024-01-14T22:40:05.652-05:00Happy New Year!<p>Happy New Year! Yes, I know we're already a full week in, but I got a slow start this year.</p><p>If you are looking for a new project as we start a new year, consider joining in with the Stay At Home Round Robin, also known as SAHRR. This quilt along is the brain child of <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" target="_blank">Gail of Quilting Gail</a>. She goes into a lot of detail <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/2023/12/20/announcing-the-2024-sahrr/" target="_blank">on her introduction post</a>. Essentially, it's like a round robin quilt that a guild might do, but instead of handing over your fabrics to someone else, you decide what to do with your quilt. And you stay home while doing it, no wasting sewing time traveling anywhere!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkr-XE6k5QhNFhysRJUbBnJncQ5t8wNn4Amdb2FrwWMv7gz_xH7M5gl_fBhBp122ZEzqVlX0iogW2Dd27hhj7thALaSVooCQlqbXPX3aarKGVUXBwpEHj799dDBDwN6aj968lO-ueRrM4Vom3FjaRIUg88xuhqeDoaOc1H-W7ZJvoEvAe5r9dL4eTzRQ/s492/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="482" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkr-XE6k5QhNFhysRJUbBnJncQ5t8wNn4Amdb2FrwWMv7gz_xH7M5gl_fBhBp122ZEzqVlX0iogW2Dd27hhj7thALaSVooCQlqbXPX3aarKGVUXBwpEHj799dDBDwN6aj968lO-ueRrM4Vom3FjaRIUg88xuhqeDoaOc1H-W7ZJvoEvAe5r9dL4eTzRQ/w281-h287/screenshot-2023-11-13-at-3.44.58-pm.png" width="281" /></a></div><p></p><p>Just like in a guild's round robin, you create a center for your quilt. Then each week, one of the hosts is responsible for picking out some sort of theme or element for the next round. You interpret that prompt however you like and add something to your quilt. Most are medallion style, but that's not a requirement. <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2023/03/flamingo-fun.html" target="_blank">I did a row by row last year.</a> No quilt police, we promise!</p><p>Here is the schedule:<br /> </p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>January 15th: SAHRR starts! Link your center block with Gail of @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>January 22nd: 1<sup>st</sup> Round: Wendy @ <a href="https://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life</a></li><li>January 29th: 2<sup>nd</sup> Round: Anja @ <a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Anja Quilts</a></li><li>February 5th: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round: Emily @ <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Darling Dogwood</a> (That's me!)<br /></li><li>February 12th: 4<sup>th</sup> Round: Brenda @ <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Songbird Designs</a></li><li>February 19th: : 5<sup>th</sup> Round: Gail @ <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quilting Gail</a> </li><li>February 26th: 6<sup>th</sup> Round: <a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing</a></li><li>March 18th: <b>Parade</b>: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!</li></ul><p></p><p>Did I mention we have Sponsors?!?</p><p>We reached out to several companies and many of them
agreed to sponsor the SAHRR 2024!!! You will get one entry into the prize drawing for every round that you link up. Each linky party is open for a week. Keep up well for the first 3 weeks but then get behind? No problem! You'll still get entries for the weeks you do link up. We will keep track of all of the
participants that link to our Linky parties each week. We will make a
list and use a random number generator to choose the winners for each
prize. So, if you link up to 3 Linky You parties, you will have 3
opportunities to win! If you don’t have a blog or Instagram account,
contact me or one of the other co-hosts and we will post your SAHRR on
our blog. This way you still have an opportunity to win! </p><p>I hope you will consider sewing along! For inspiration, here is the list of prizes from our sponsors:<br /></p><ul><li><a href="https://islandbatik.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Island Batik</a>: 3 fat quarter bundles</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Hobbs batting</a>: Wool Batt</li><li><a href="https://quiltery.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quiltery: For the Love of Geese</a>: A pattern of winner’s choice</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Aurifil Thread</a>:</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Prairie Spirit Alpacas</a> 12″ x 18″ Alpaca /Wool pressing mat</li><li><a href="http://oliso/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Oliso</a>: Pro Plus Auto Lift Iron</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop </a>$25 gift certificate and 2 charm packs of winner’s choice</li><li><a href="https://www.zippervalley.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Zipper Valley</a>: $20 gift certificate</li><li>and MORE!!!!</li></ul>
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<table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img alt="" src="https://quiltinggail.files.wordpress.com/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-30-at-9.48.00-am.png" /></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img alt="" src="https://quiltinggail.files.wordpress.com/2023/12/screenshot-2023-12-15-at-4.50.51-pm.png?w=177" /></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is screenshot-2023-12-15-at-4.47.12-pm.png" src="https://quiltinggail.files.wordpress.com/2023/12/screenshot-2023-12-15-at-4.47.12-pm.png?w=229" /></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img alt="" src="https://quiltinggail.files.wordpress.com/2023/12/screenshot-2023-12-15-at-4.54.52-pm-1.png?w=511" /></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><img alt="" src="https://quiltinggail.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-16-at-5.22.24-pm.png?w=323" /></td></tr></tbody></table>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-11300795076987041052023-12-23T17:05:00.001-05:002023-12-23T22:05:20.557-05:00Shoo Fly Snowflake<p>It's time for the last Island Batik ambassador challenge of the year. How is it the end of the year already?!? We were challenged to make something to celebrate a holiday of our choice. I don't do a lot of holiday decorating so I was looking for something holiday appropriate that would also not be out of place all year. I really like the quilt that <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com" target="_blank">AccuQuilt</a> used as their summer sew-along: <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/blog/2023-aqs-and-accuquilt-along-shoo-fly-spin-quilt-introduction" target="_blank">Shoo Fly Spin</a>. It was designed to be cut with their Cube, and they give cutting instructions for a variety of sizes. I chose to use the 6" cube, which gave me a finished quilt of 50" x 68".</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Kbc9AsG33RaaqDiOsTpK5ikVtRIARq5GvfTYg_ARVl__BGMw-tsCnMeNMiJO9UA3pAtQKp9_xYh7WWYAA7QmP_a08_I5mbv6jHKF3zTj7R0JomYegfpT16DgrGtp6993J-8sKQ5Y4T2T0t1dSccOlvl3aaj82ilTe6LwsBm6AEvbw2U2IwYd1I1JvHA/s3024/snowflake%20shoo%20fly%20square.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Kbc9AsG33RaaqDiOsTpK5ikVtRIARq5GvfTYg_ARVl__BGMw-tsCnMeNMiJO9UA3pAtQKp9_xYh7WWYAA7QmP_a08_I5mbv6jHKF3zTj7R0JomYegfpT16DgrGtp6993J-8sKQ5Y4T2T0t1dSccOlvl3aaj82ilTe6LwsBm6AEvbw2U2IwYd1I1JvHA/w493-h493/snowflake%20shoo%20fly%20square.jpg" width="493" /></a></div><br /><p>When I follow someone else's pattern, I rarely use colors exactly as they are shown in the sample. But this time, I liked theirs so much I didn't change anything! My borders are different, but that was the only change I made. I used fabrics from <a href="https://islandbatik.com/" target="_blank">Island Batik</a>'s always available Foundations collection: solid white, solid gray, and a red blender. The binding is solid dark gray. </p><p><i>Materials used in this project were given to me by Island Batik, Accuquilt, Schmetz, Hobbs, and Aurifil.</i> <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuFG3o7zs3yboL_L3Y9gQcb1__kIWAfLnVX6cz1r0jmNYh2cu5QDpkmcHFMHpf1hyphenhyphen7qJYVMvqCueYgY7ErbFQDHLxQWxpF7YytsL0BvEhp2lgT6rD-o86JlHC6HQsZjlRlDdcX9Z6BaHcHbkFYBcJ8OcHvqP6p7FWU9z6D9Xs5i2SbpyJjfvS6D-utm0/s1600/12%20-%20Celebrations.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuFG3o7zs3yboL_L3Y9gQcb1__kIWAfLnVX6cz1r0jmNYh2cu5QDpkmcHFMHpf1hyphenhyphen7qJYVMvqCueYgY7ErbFQDHLxQWxpF7YytsL0BvEhp2lgT6rD-o86JlHC6HQsZjlRlDdcX9Z6BaHcHbkFYBcJ8OcHvqP6p7FWU9z6D9Xs5i2SbpyJjfvS6D-utm0/w271-h271/12%20-%20Celebrations.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><p></p><p>The quilt uses two blocks: a traditional shoo fly and a block Accuquilt created using their cube shapes. I think the 2nd block looks like a snowflake. Husband didn't think the colors looked holiday enough for a holiday challenge. When we were out at a local holiday lights celebration, I pointed out some decorations that looked like peppermints, and he conceded that maybe the blocks looked a little like peppermints. I chose to name it Shoo Fly Snowflake for my interpretation, but whatever gets you to a holiday look works for me! I like that I could put it out before Christmas and leave it out through Valentine's day.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUlPvDILXbBTxeBtPxWAdNQhTsFZQpraIXuWtM8U3GhyphenhyphenxHMHYI5ULQeOm37twg8HOMncO_2IcojKbbPbO1NniYnDBdstLpXCf4LbOQitx3KK6_PXXDSCJD47i0UAQ7Xu80v91WdfRw_R-cDBzYQAmP5M8aTmYM3zOiw2qNdUQvRcmDDOckZowuZl9ENQ/s3024/snowflake%20single%20block.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUlPvDILXbBTxeBtPxWAdNQhTsFZQpraIXuWtM8U3GhyphenhyphenxHMHYI5ULQeOm37twg8HOMncO_2IcojKbbPbO1NniYnDBdstLpXCf4LbOQitx3KK6_PXXDSCJD47i0UAQ7Xu80v91WdfRw_R-cDBzYQAmP5M8aTmYM3zOiw2qNdUQvRcmDDOckZowuZl9ENQ/w409-h409/snowflake%20single%20block.jpg" width="409" /></a></p><p>I used <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil thread</a> in all piecing and quilting. For piecing I used up various light-colored bobbin ends, and I quilted with white thread. I remembered to start with a fresh <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz needle</a> at the start of the project. The batting is Hobbs 80/20, though admittedly I created a Franken-Batt with various pieces of leftover Hobbs batting. (I like fusible batting tape to create a larger batting from leftover pieces.)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauvsYVXCZ325imFSvuFPcDdMFh_-MFLatGHlOpeKwKQqKlVUilp37_3awrFsWlj-mC42K_kzzoLcbDaxuSnI9K4gJwMQLuK04eblGpQB7yvmX31lQ85rtCcvkgpAo-6M2O-Iqv4WuilCCB4iLVph6fAOKL3xkq5GDFbKo2tGMTqCwOu_xyLvoxcMBTyw/s4032/snowflake%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauvsYVXCZ325imFSvuFPcDdMFh_-MFLatGHlOpeKwKQqKlVUilp37_3awrFsWlj-mC42K_kzzoLcbDaxuSnI9K4gJwMQLuK04eblGpQB7yvmX31lQ85rtCcvkgpAo-6M2O-Iqv4WuilCCB4iLVph6fAOKL3xkq5GDFbKo2tGMTqCwOu_xyLvoxcMBTyw/w444-h592/snowflake%20close%20up.jpg" width="444" /></a> <br /></p><p>My family took a vacation in early December. On the drive from Charlotte to Florida, I sewed all the binding. I took advantage of the decorated hotel lobby for photos. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LMPZw-ljuRnsCUYchtk6hspLYKYm-zUxwmKZBnoyGmh66RlmCeu8ya_-WLCHQIYlxTluTvCjgc-UghQ72k9DdrkKZBPaUCYpd0kr0Z_B6AgFXKUan9P3VUXQyMkTg78dmq9LWfnRcDTIeU06qt6YA1WuJqlY9Q0suJLAm-pHCGHzxzqCFJSA7Aq_lnw/s3735/snowflake%20with%20tall%20tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3735" data-original-width="2910" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LMPZw-ljuRnsCUYchtk6hspLYKYm-zUxwmKZBnoyGmh66RlmCeu8ya_-WLCHQIYlxTluTvCjgc-UghQ72k9DdrkKZBPaUCYpd0kr0Z_B6AgFXKUan9P3VUXQyMkTg78dmq9LWfnRcDTIeU06qt6YA1WuJqlY9Q0suJLAm-pHCGHzxzqCFJSA7Aq_lnw/w445-h572/snowflake%20with%20tall%20tree.jpg" width="445" /></a> <br /></p><p>This brings my 5th years as an <a href="https://islandbatik.com/" target="_blank">Island Batik</a> ambassador to a close. I can't believe I've been working with Island Batik for 5 years! I so appreciate the opportunity to work with their beautiful fabrics! Thanks for another great year, Island Batik!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6K0NA1rt44bAPApv9SuyBQiKJTm-0SUIlD6ea63wysMHs57-3s7Qe2yL6ILe_U9Gjxtq9-8TiJXZ6WGmf1XVS0-GsVYsn5AL869atT2sS8tTkIbo6awP9by1xIrLlTNlw-YgOxFBT1RpjFLZAYT0wrGfuDbjileEtf4AU9hVFhnlCvet4dx8DZe3cNE/s323/2023-IB-Round-Ambassador-Graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="323" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6K0NA1rt44bAPApv9SuyBQiKJTm-0SUIlD6ea63wysMHs57-3s7Qe2yL6ILe_U9Gjxtq9-8TiJXZ6WGmf1XVS0-GsVYsn5AL869atT2sS8tTkIbo6awP9by1xIrLlTNlw-YgOxFBT1RpjFLZAYT0wrGfuDbjileEtf4AU9hVFhnlCvet4dx8DZe3cNE/w240-h237/2023-IB-Round-Ambassador-Graphic.png" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-19313433987410628012023-11-07T05:30:00.001-05:002023-11-07T20:40:15.480-05:00Out and About<p>Welcome to another Island Batik blog hop, featuring collections that will be making their way to quilt shops near you in the next few weeks & months. This is a project I look forward to every year: making one of the bags designed by <a href="https://www.byannie.com/" target="_blank">Annie Unrein of By Annie</a>. I started making her patterns in 2020 when they were first one of the Island Batik Ambassador challenges, and I found that while I struggle with most 3D projects and bag patterns, something about Annie's designs just click for me!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgQOUr9eskgwT0LOJZvN2yu60OXdSZA9QfKIg3cVJ6GT6RmWNsIzvqAL10zAw5w3pKOc4DkxfGPbafVAZQfAnP4Q2iq1FXHLDP2Ja-SyujCPxnHwYa7Hq9pmkmNEm_Lb2S8uheEuB3tyklRaCPGtlq6IykCs2qBr_eW95o41aE6If3YAVpG_H03GxGqE/s3024/Out%20and%20About%20finished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgQOUr9eskgwT0LOJZvN2yu60OXdSZA9QfKIg3cVJ6GT6RmWNsIzvqAL10zAw5w3pKOc4DkxfGPbafVAZQfAnP4Q2iq1FXHLDP2Ja-SyujCPxnHwYa7Hq9pmkmNEm_Lb2S8uheEuB3tyklRaCPGtlq6IykCs2qBr_eW95o41aE6If3YAVpG_H03GxGqE/w501-h501/Out%20and%20About%20finished.jpg" width="501" /></a></div><br /><p>For this challenge, I was given the Limerick collection by Kathy Engle for <a href="https://www.quilterstreasurechest.com/" target="_blank">Raija of Quilter's Treasure Chest</a>. Limerick is a dazzling collection of purples, teals, and greens. The pattern I picked out called for 4 fabrics, and we had to choose months ago. Imagine my surprise when, in addition to the fabric specifically for the bag, I was sent a full half yard bundle of the whole collection! Because of this, I actually used more than the original 4 fabrics in my bag. There are 7 fabrics from Limerick, plus the always-available basic Navy in my bag.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-K_IW6PseVcHGvYvqO3Z7IBMDGemVpTSHeg2A-AzguHXcTTrjVKt_4QHdSZIVpQuSP0FKNk-dUow6S_wdSaCiY31soitydYxpZMSE6kt-idSF6bFG1wrwMPKZJVRRUyDKXmBe3k8KCrZgHZZ-QXolqL6axxEL9C8LFuaZAT6qWDHwLpdCoNqnQWYa2o0/s1080/Limerick.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-K_IW6PseVcHGvYvqO3Z7IBMDGemVpTSHeg2A-AzguHXcTTrjVKt_4QHdSZIVpQuSP0FKNk-dUow6S_wdSaCiY31soitydYxpZMSE6kt-idSF6bFG1wrwMPKZJVRRUyDKXmBe3k8KCrZgHZZ-QXolqL6axxEL9C8LFuaZAT6qWDHwLpdCoNqnQWYa2o0/w379-h379/Limerick.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><p></p><p>Which bag to choose is always the hardest part for me--even harder than picking the fabric! I had my eye on one of the new patterns Annie released last year, but ended up changing my mind. My family has a big trip to Universal Orlando planned next month to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and I thought a small backpack would be prefect for that trip. Annie has several backpacks, and I was most interested in <a href="https://www.byannie.com/out-and-about?search=out%20and%20about" target="_blank">Out and About</a>. It has a pleasing shape, isn't too big, and has lots of pockets and compartments. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXuMrsl1kMfsQOwmkr0WmoCSCJtbkuSfT5750gSgSmRnlX-m6GAh6JcLG2zlKNQnSWGkAE2uijFPJv4PDuoYLKHEVyHz2TPGfsTSv030kUuc6DWK9IK9oRrx7YBpf2WMqIT38PExejKaHnxfmuOPJGyC64btne3KTuyBdfTGh7uZpqysNIdNEowMBvY0/s432/pattern%20cover.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="295" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXuMrsl1kMfsQOwmkr0WmoCSCJtbkuSfT5750gSgSmRnlX-m6GAh6JcLG2zlKNQnSWGkAE2uijFPJv4PDuoYLKHEVyHz2TPGfsTSv030kUuc6DWK9IK9oRrx7YBpf2WMqIT38PExejKaHnxfmuOPJGyC64btne3KTuyBdfTGh7uZpqysNIdNEowMBvY0/w322-h471/pattern%20cover.JPG" width="322" /></a></div><br /> <i>Items used in this project were provided to me by Island Batik, By Annie, Schmetz, and Aurifil.</i><p></p><p><i> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySzVQv3iIs_rYeX-Mif7bSoyzq16X2H7u7DnFDWaVCdHisFtLY4oVEqQPLtH8L85pXi5M66QxtHLgkqQ9W6tTgcGu9oeP4EwDYxj7i3OGCnwuAseGkZvSVotH05sD2BZyHdxjIuqpgZQhjZarlYFQQvv5WiwwrdaMHATYYWwe1I2JFDkiShae-qec8Xs/s4032/bag%20inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySzVQv3iIs_rYeX-Mif7bSoyzq16X2H7u7DnFDWaVCdHisFtLY4oVEqQPLtH8L85pXi5M66QxtHLgkqQ9W6tTgcGu9oeP4EwDYxj7i3OGCnwuAseGkZvSVotH05sD2BZyHdxjIuqpgZQhjZarlYFQQvv5WiwwrdaMHATYYWwe1I2JFDkiShae-qec8Xs/w419-h558/bag%20inside.jpg" width="419" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside of the compartment on the front<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></i></p><p>I was sent a kit that had everything I would need to make Out and About, including Soft and Stable, the foam that makes Annie's bags stand up so well and look professional, mesh for some of the pockets, fold-over elastic, and the hardware for the backpack straps. And, of course, the beautiful Island Batik fabrics I chose for my bag!</p><p><i> <br /><br /></i><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLR3HGVaiZfklxhnus24sP_DT2L1v8J2kgYaamcrCKlbKfrGxoaox8hJyBZ9tpg18ViOkvmwUs89e2ox-NwBfMaMAa0m3h12BERXf-Md5hf3WCvaR0kd_WwyByKZ2bbDC4Z-ZE04nkFKGwTEffzqyfp0WPjPHwPc4FHl5Yef_6LyMblTjl6_VDkkFd2U/s3024/inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLR3HGVaiZfklxhnus24sP_DT2L1v8J2kgYaamcrCKlbKfrGxoaox8hJyBZ9tpg18ViOkvmwUs89e2ox-NwBfMaMAa0m3h12BERXf-Md5hf3WCvaR0kd_WwyByKZ2bbDC4Z-ZE04nkFKGwTEffzqyfp0WPjPHwPc4FHl5Yef_6LyMblTjl6_VDkkFd2U/w482-h482/inside.jpg" width="482" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside of main bag</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Annie's bags have a lot of steps and take me a fair amount of time. They aren't difficult so much as time-consuming. I also highly recommend watching her accompanying add-on videos that go over the difficult steps in a bag. I find these videos super helpful!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AysJUffwjawqZl0jf6x3mxIq_sMvBlfPG44ZSIYAqIOrQ3lOLyOh8kM5tayAJ04VoLDHoyG6l8DZmdW7Px67qK8iPYf6OHhsNBUBZyrC-sG9UuyPoVOMlCA26syO47wK5dpRZBWOmFx28m0h73BAi987OLMLPGnWsoMLxXPgAVbQE5jXQyPqXpLIyc0/s3833/add%20on%20video.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2572" data-original-width="3833" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AysJUffwjawqZl0jf6x3mxIq_sMvBlfPG44ZSIYAqIOrQ3lOLyOh8kM5tayAJ04VoLDHoyG6l8DZmdW7Px67qK8iPYf6OHhsNBUBZyrC-sG9UuyPoVOMlCA26syO47wK5dpRZBWOmFx28m0h73BAi987OLMLPGnWsoMLxXPgAVbQE5jXQyPqXpLIyc0/w511-h343/add%20on%20video.jpg" width="511" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching the add-on video for the next-to-last step<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>This bag has a front compartment. They way Annie designed it, there is a border on the top of that compartment, just under the zipper. Since I picked Out and About, I have been thinking about a way to jazz up that pocket, either just the border or the whole front pocket. I thought about an embroidery design but couldn't find anything I liked, and was also worried about finishing in time. Ultimately, I got out the <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/go-daisy.html" target="_blank">daisy die and my accuquilt</a> and cut daisy petals out of my main fabric to make an appliqued flower for the front. I absolutely love how that turned out! I used another fabric from Limerick for the daisy center. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAGFWR7ycUkW4SnI2O8usMjJqOMpvwBFGuD4voq1NsthdFbqP0ZcLNWPck-KLk4lNzaCyCUINwOv67cyLW8YCV-jZeug0lBNYTpC2839xtwJwE7A5rYwABSN7nUXKZlto3CNfXL0TGvDCpRcIUCMzmbE-omM0HKPpW53K6-iwO-z8P4sBYO1pRBYqXvo/s2815/bag%20with%20cat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2815" data-original-width="2248" height="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAGFWR7ycUkW4SnI2O8usMjJqOMpvwBFGuD4voq1NsthdFbqP0ZcLNWPck-KLk4lNzaCyCUINwOv67cyLW8YCV-jZeug0lBNYTpC2839xtwJwE7A5rYwABSN7nUXKZlto3CNfXL0TGvDCpRcIUCMzmbE-omM0HKPpW53K6-iwO-z8P4sBYO1pRBYqXvo/w426-h533/bag%20with%20cat.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this bag is cat approved</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I use a <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz</a> top-stitch needle whenever I make one of Annie's bags, and this was no exception. I had no trouble going through all the layers of this bag--it really helps to go slow!! I used three different colors of <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil thread</a>, and switched thread fairly frequently depending on the fabrics. The main purple dotted fabric went with Aurifil #2545 Medium Purple, Aurufil #2784 Dark Navy blended beautifully with Island Batik's Navy, and Aurifil #2720 Light Delft Blue worked well with the lighter dotted fabric I chose as the lining. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSoMK3zWiB8G0uym8zJKqO10j-pynA5npubVWHxpByui6-yG_ndgAF6WFCFqscjQcTaGbcC6_LKXm-rMLL-Uc8oSTUUX0l57iGYb0wjItIOVzq-zkhJwCUODqtdQlg-r0kdfmUB8_N9AuAZn5E0lXXEb9mt-GpQj-Tja2fMBF-3z1t9-ybODWKJEz7bOg/s3024/bag%20outside%20square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSoMK3zWiB8G0uym8zJKqO10j-pynA5npubVWHxpByui6-yG_ndgAF6WFCFqscjQcTaGbcC6_LKXm-rMLL-Uc8oSTUUX0l57iGYb0wjItIOVzq-zkhJwCUODqtdQlg-r0kdfmUB8_N9AuAZn5E0lXXEb9mt-GpQj-Tja2fMBF-3z1t9-ybODWKJEz7bOg/w478-h478/bag%20outside%20square.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><p>I am beyond pleased with my purple Out and About backpack and can't wait to use it on my trip!!! Two other ambassadors made By Annie bags using fabrics from the Limerick collection today, be sure to visit them: <a href="https://www.marymackmademine.com/" target="_blank">Maryellen of Mary Mack Made Mine</a> and <a href="https://www.quilteddelights.com/" target="_blank">Leah of Quilted Delights</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUK71MS68Lq77NHz2nKG5OGtwJGhIQUr4raCXERoxsSciE31AVr3-CVd6zSdLbKeTwcpsxW4N0xhdabeT_06QWEx4mPBNvs1eDVyfrhQA2tZsSInhSm-HjvjUMppyk0tu_jS9xZBCs4beOQm0UqgXMsPvGeyvJcdHRUYTz8e48NzF1gxFshkBfD6H1XI/s1600/11%20-%20It's%20in%20the%20Bag%20Blog%20Hop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUK71MS68Lq77NHz2nKG5OGtwJGhIQUr4raCXERoxsSciE31AVr3-CVd6zSdLbKeTwcpsxW4N0xhdabeT_06QWEx4mPBNvs1eDVyfrhQA2tZsSInhSm-HjvjUMppyk0tu_jS9xZBCs4beOQm0UqgXMsPvGeyvJcdHRUYTz8e48NzF1gxFshkBfD6H1XI/w461-h461/11%20-%20It's%20in%20the%20Bag%20Blog%20Hop.jpg" width="461" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-70853670114106492292023-10-30T21:10:00.000-04:002023-10-30T21:10:04.157-04:00North Carolina Star<p>For October's Island Batik challenge, ambassadors were each sent the <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/go-north-carolina-star-12-finished-die.html" target="_blank">North Carolina Star die from AccuQuilt</a>. The North Carolina Star is a vintage block that was published in the Chicago Tribune in December of 1933. <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/" target="_blank">AccuQuilt</a> recently released a Block on Board (abbreviated BOB) die for the North Carolina Star that eliminated the y-seams in the original. We were challenged to use the North Carolina Star die or any of its pieces, and were encouraged, though not required, to use fall fabric to celebrate this time of year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju03zGCQ1FAz-BmUmH9i7NuO6DK84HuZmj-DvMGFJYlNJ5SIQzStWnFSOQdlG07FkDbHsiC3pBRgfSVbtskizFPrMv8wtPauXb0L4ezXyRy1nsLA3y3aMACrRwH-ARZvU3Nt9IQSW1-E0-f2mMvAeb3SoEL75Y7RRspS3H8Px6ycBEJTb8cu3VLXNWlnA/s2197/north%20carolina%20star%20quare%20tighter%20crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2197" data-original-width="2197" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju03zGCQ1FAz-BmUmH9i7NuO6DK84HuZmj-DvMGFJYlNJ5SIQzStWnFSOQdlG07FkDbHsiC3pBRgfSVbtskizFPrMv8wtPauXb0L4ezXyRy1nsLA3y3aMACrRwH-ARZvU3Nt9IQSW1-E0-f2mMvAeb3SoEL75Y7RRspS3H8Px6ycBEJTb8cu3VLXNWlnA/w452-h452/north%20carolina%20star%20quare%20tighter%20crop.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><p>I was really excited for this challenge! Living in North Carolina, it felt like a gift to honor my state. The die makes a 12" finished block and has 56 pieces. Yes, 56! That's a lot, but that many pieces also means that there are a<i> lot</i> of ways to change the look of this block. I know that I will eventually play with a lot of different colorations of this block! I didn't want to lay out the blocks directly next o each other because I was worried that would be too busy, so I started thinking about blocks I could alternate with the North Carolina Star rather than using sashing. Most of the other BOB dies I have are for 8" blocks; I don't have any other 12" BOB dies. Or so I thought. I realized that the <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/go-hunter-star-6-finished-makes-12-finished-blocks-die.html" target="_blank">Hunter's Star</a> die makes a 6" unit, but that unit is actually a quarter of the star, so finished full block would be 12". Perfect! I headed straight for EQ8 to play with designs that combined North Carolina Star with Hunter's Star. I came up with a design that I loved using both North Carolina Star and Hunter's Star.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XT0PmaK0f4603gzA4wjmvMoVL3bz5aMFBaD_xZ8hwSjFELmRIx0w9AHgG0zbFRiKOK9JlfdE_z-kJt2iIeeCZUvYnovCHTnN69vyeNzdhGCAMED_B7DlUBnbTvH7YZn9T0HSNLjjmBiYfGJVNtnK61iDqjTA8cEEMCBDLpBKeJf-qgBi4YeEG5U6Yw4/s771/nc%20star%20no%20border.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="771" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XT0PmaK0f4603gzA4wjmvMoVL3bz5aMFBaD_xZ8hwSjFELmRIx0w9AHgG0zbFRiKOK9JlfdE_z-kJt2iIeeCZUvYnovCHTnN69vyeNzdhGCAMED_B7DlUBnbTvH7YZn9T0HSNLjjmBiYfGJVNtnK61iDqjTA8cEEMCBDLpBKeJf-qgBi4YeEG5U6Yw4/w488-h483/nc%20star%20no%20border.JPG" width="488" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">original design in EQ8<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;">In my most recent Ambassador box, I was sent a 10" stack of Buds and Blooms, a signature collection designed by Island Batik's main fabric designer Kathy Engle for <a href="https://www.swanamity.com/" target="_blank">Swan Amity Studios</a>. Buds and Blooms is a beautiful collection of yellows, oranges, purples, with just a touch of pink and burgundy. While purple might not be a dominate color in changing leaves, the rest of the collection does remind me of a beautiful view of trees full of fall color. I added the basic Jade as an accent and used solid black as the background to really set off the beautiful colors in Buds and Blooms.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeImujKhtDIlZt9APzzedArNW7HKck6P51AlPqucIyGN-5WBgHyKl_iuJCtBwSV2aN4CtHKcoQwPCuNv3otnbWPY88wER8uzrunQWL-OB4I3HfFu3KJSYSIVlF3_QWEFbXT2xhlx0paHR5jtXvpLcYOn5jw8oddj087Q2P5wFTaPS7odl6rT5N9_PKs0/s1080/Buds%20and%20Blooms(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeImujKhtDIlZt9APzzedArNW7HKck6P51AlPqucIyGN-5WBgHyKl_iuJCtBwSV2aN4CtHKcoQwPCuNv3otnbWPY88wER8uzrunQWL-OB4I3HfFu3KJSYSIVlF3_QWEFbXT2xhlx0paHR5jtXvpLcYOn5jw8oddj087Q2P5wFTaPS7odl6rT5N9_PKs0/w367-h367/Buds%20and%20Blooms(1).jpg" width="367" /></a></div><p>Because I was working with a 10" stack, I was limited in how much of each fabric I had. As a result, my quilt is colored a little differently than the original design in EQ8. I ended up with two different fabric combination in my North Carolina Star blocks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpLNer8a1vlg5scnenf8cwl8jmx5ld8H4EuEvOScle2XuP_NEVsfnr3nVpqovgeajPkO8c4RnUZx_ERB5uAGVweOZFd4Hj210YzhIPZzOEHZ1EvK55Fu1z-CmszsjHqXppxDhuL7C8R1hQ112z__puT38G1NJ-Nyciv95M4Mw5ZsMhvt3teU160gcWL8/s2953/block%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2953" data-original-width="2790" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpLNer8a1vlg5scnenf8cwl8jmx5ld8H4EuEvOScle2XuP_NEVsfnr3nVpqovgeajPkO8c4RnUZx_ERB5uAGVweOZFd4Hj210YzhIPZzOEHZ1EvK55Fu1z-CmszsjHqXppxDhuL7C8R1hQ112z__puT38G1NJ-Nyciv95M4Mw5ZsMhvt3teU160gcWL8/w253-h269/block%202.jpg" width="253" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1okQIuCV5uFBL2NrdFK9jsN3vmmGBuVDCYAO4kA_Hhrg_8K9tadOYwJ6ClzXQuM60sqnhOBr2XEPoPGhxku-cBmbSQJXk2LEQluDZb2CrCb5rC1x3Lk_mWjvdO3CyXDMgmKdTNAcxtiZeFW5sNDE7c4-rKN4cVLB-EBcWi8L93FEautLdtB2SkSlt-70/s2784/block%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2784" data-original-width="2664" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1okQIuCV5uFBL2NrdFK9jsN3vmmGBuVDCYAO4kA_Hhrg_8K9tadOYwJ6ClzXQuM60sqnhOBr2XEPoPGhxku-cBmbSQJXk2LEQluDZb2CrCb5rC1x3Lk_mWjvdO3CyXDMgmKdTNAcxtiZeFW5sNDE7c4-rKN4cVLB-EBcWi8L93FEautLdtB2SkSlt-70/w256-h269/block%201.jpg" width="256" /></a></div></div><br /><p>My finished quilt is 60" x 60". I used <a href="https://www.hobbsbatting.com/" target="_blank">Hobbs 80/20 batting</a> and decided that a large spiral quilting would look good. I chose to quilt with purple thread, <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a> #2545 Medium Purple. All piecing and quilting was done with <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz needles</a>. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnfP_asH5ISCz53txtEUJb8EyPFs_imMPwbVMS517jZYoeveNt1e_nv6sCJQOQPJABwx3nCsIHInyoZPZduS_iks31pgSJZnDmksme3GB5oZVMJpe3usJuZBmsQdHfxd5W-cZCUY_sBfSroOxa8s1Jr-pvEcrb84TGMtFRZDI9kPgSfkkYFIzeJaHNG4A/s4032/marking%20center.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnfP_asH5ISCz53txtEUJb8EyPFs_imMPwbVMS517jZYoeveNt1e_nv6sCJQOQPJABwx3nCsIHInyoZPZduS_iks31pgSJZnDmksme3GB5oZVMJpe3usJuZBmsQdHfxd5W-cZCUY_sBfSroOxa8s1Jr-pvEcrb84TGMtFRZDI9kPgSfkkYFIzeJaHNG4A/s320/marking%20center.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">marking the center circle for the spiral quilting<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><i>Items used in this project were provided to me by Island Batik, Accuquilt, Schmetz, Hobbs, and Aurifil.</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ju2epkuS2a8NqzQOoEqMVQo-2jGnpAPfKoIBK9sceONzPg_vh7lHm5PomLYKiwglB_qW4P42nIeiQ7xr-kZR9pPMcDz18Ooamril3mgIEl8RsJ-yM6tdiUAXmxPfrdKt1WUYFwDqo7ELj8G3PPYgwQ5QLOWGVQrH8pYP0fYF1Mc9lS63f5gzw7tJid8/s1600/10-falling-for-accuquilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ju2epkuS2a8NqzQOoEqMVQo-2jGnpAPfKoIBK9sceONzPg_vh7lHm5PomLYKiwglB_qW4P42nIeiQ7xr-kZR9pPMcDz18Ooamril3mgIEl8RsJ-yM6tdiUAXmxPfrdKt1WUYFwDqo7ELj8G3PPYgwQ5QLOWGVQrH8pYP0fYF1Mc9lS63f5gzw7tJid8/w353-h353/10-falling-for-accuquilt.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><br /><p>I have really enjoyed seeing all the ways my fellow Island Batik ambassadors have used the North Carolina Star die! I want to try a lot of the different variations that I've seen, so I know I'll be making more quilts using this block and this die.<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyz87P9heo-N4H5rg2RsmLI6DXrLeblYRxi_oDKamKC4tSqSSm7JGOsmXsXAdJYUcNI_F6MOh3V3xLRC7hcpOmW7-G00pj8R00zH0-i0rjX_wnwZc8TeepvS9ydI8gJtMlRPDhlfXDcNMKYieMVzOGEmOlnEY7oCxf-WDYgSa5ZmRuZtvjalkVIk1aJc/s2008/north%20carolina%20star%20close%20crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1931" data-original-width="2008" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyz87P9heo-N4H5rg2RsmLI6DXrLeblYRxi_oDKamKC4tSqSSm7JGOsmXsXAdJYUcNI_F6MOh3V3xLRC7hcpOmW7-G00pj8R00zH0-i0rjX_wnwZc8TeepvS9ydI8gJtMlRPDhlfXDcNMKYieMVzOGEmOlnEY7oCxf-WDYgSa5ZmRuZtvjalkVIk1aJc/w488-h470/north%20carolina%20star%20close%20crop.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-15719896094616563172023-10-22T20:23:00.003-04:002023-10-22T20:23:39.605-04:00Bowl Me Over<p>Back in April or May, I joined a Slow Along with Randi of <a href="https://randisroost.com/" target="_blank">Randi's Roost</a> to make By Annie's Bowl Me Over. Bowl Me Over is a fairly large purse. The Slow Along ended around the 4th of July but I finished in early September and just never got to posting. I want to start using it as my daily purse and felt like I needed to post it first!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjy94X_YIwvoqyL589ohRm08vW6piRttLrmjOqeDKBKrEj1gW_t5_ooPC88FnJBYOYQG8_NNIEvgu4mFzJIKoE4HHhb7-BJ9t2eowWMEizxD5Qo90hlTdf8inKh8NB9OzpNMbn_klz90PYHLFSPWQWIBOz-q7Qjd3TXA5znhUFlAIdcXNc47HbOR2OPnE/s3024/BMO%20finished%20square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjy94X_YIwvoqyL589ohRm08vW6piRttLrmjOqeDKBKrEj1gW_t5_ooPC88FnJBYOYQG8_NNIEvgu4mFzJIKoE4HHhb7-BJ9t2eowWMEizxD5Qo90hlTdf8inKh8NB9OzpNMbn_klz90PYHLFSPWQWIBOz-q7Qjd3TXA5znhUFlAIdcXNc47HbOR2OPnE/w466-h466/BMO%20finished%20square.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><p><i>Note: Slow Along is not a typo. Randi calls her sew alongs Slow Alongs because she runs them at a very relaxed pace, which is great for bags with as many steps as Annie's bags have!</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNToYThrHEwzdypGPC-RLb85PQ4tRqO0LUIhTZ4nX-tmTCmGZxZ_XPMSmRO6_48hocCWy9q-s1sbflSwW69Dw1MYhZ7Oo5W138E3zz6ILFPkvapQDhN1-tupcK4qYeIikc-E4uPoFAe_nZoO4SsKs1pHkl_d4NcNfI-X8_tc9JuP0F_TIekMAAi8XD40/s4032/pocket%20A%20&%20front%20flap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNToYThrHEwzdypGPC-RLb85PQ4tRqO0LUIhTZ4nX-tmTCmGZxZ_XPMSmRO6_48hocCWy9q-s1sbflSwW69Dw1MYhZ7Oo5W138E3zz6ILFPkvapQDhN1-tupcK4qYeIikc-E4uPoFAe_nZoO4SsKs1pHkl_d4NcNfI-X8_tc9JuP0F_TIekMAAi8XD40/w440-h330/pocket%20A%20&%20front%20flap.jpg" width="440" /></a></div> <p></p><p>All fabrics are Island Batik, and I think there are 6 different fabrics. The main fabric is one I bought because I love it so much, it's from an older collection called Floral Wonders by Jerry Khiev and I bought it at <a href="https://batiks.com/" target="_blank">Sew What & Batiks Etc</a> in Wytheville, VA last summer. The rest of the fabrics are leftover from various collections I've been sent by Island Batik over the years. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR5IlwzUJ-Z1F4mHaBWaXWOx2iPkiLBDcDrdiRuttM_vaFhSttRU_ZlgLqcB-mSPSzAf2NMhYCMRGWmRuLUDdGXHqie2YY3MXP81v223pqdAJRwzpcf0GFWh5LiW962Tm6NJrPoZxmcn9ydN690e9aVYmVNhRwuUnyghwUkSFfzfE4KFE-rtuTPlNqFw/s4032/zipper%20loop%20with%20Buttercup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR5IlwzUJ-Z1F4mHaBWaXWOx2iPkiLBDcDrdiRuttM_vaFhSttRU_ZlgLqcB-mSPSzAf2NMhYCMRGWmRuLUDdGXHqie2YY3MXP81v223pqdAJRwzpcf0GFWh5LiW962Tm6NJrPoZxmcn9ydN690e9aVYmVNhRwuUnyghwUkSFfzfE4KFE-rtuTPlNqFw/s320/zipper%20loop%20with%20Buttercup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Buttercup does like to come check on my progress every once in a while!<p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmTbnDPXQ_qmqU7-7FuvdYlv2KK78n6E2O8LEf4zqcz074xHg1tR2UVSKE09qP_egKfSOZpLrrIjZs4AA0xg1wIoBo9ACTrpDEt06GoVW069KA1x2KbTgGru7W4oNnKFN9fEzNBfzqmRmMSADnthag8_JuhpkL_0LaKE-jNeSzREH7VOkyGJFzCx7qu8/s4032/bmo%20clipped%20together.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmTbnDPXQ_qmqU7-7FuvdYlv2KK78n6E2O8LEf4zqcz074xHg1tR2UVSKE09qP_egKfSOZpLrrIjZs4AA0xg1wIoBo9ACTrpDEt06GoVW069KA1x2KbTgGru7W4oNnKFN9fEzNBfzqmRmMSADnthag8_JuhpkL_0LaKE-jNeSzREH7VOkyGJFzCx7qu8/w496-h372/bmo%20clipped%20together.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The inside, all clipped together.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>I'm excited to see how I like this as my daily purse!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyB8V1mPl8uu4TmMh7fP8lOx0fskG6g0JYZN9q0P9dac5C_ulVXLiu1FMsAfjf3KtQO0yQW59LtCW5BVws0qIc2uLTTApm03NnLqxy5x5kPn5uJeRIOC00jqwUyqlNkLkNs3ZUAD1OcQFyoCblbe4AuBXLgy_g1Loy9Y_WR_0pwOVFEEmMFWajPgzwC2U/s3024/BMO%20finished%20square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyB8V1mPl8uu4TmMh7fP8lOx0fskG6g0JYZN9q0P9dac5C_ulVXLiu1FMsAfjf3KtQO0yQW59LtCW5BVws0qIc2uLTTApm03NnLqxy5x5kPn5uJeRIOC00jqwUyqlNkLkNs3ZUAD1OcQFyoCblbe4AuBXLgy_g1Loy9Y_WR_0pwOVFEEmMFWajPgzwC2U/w500-h500/BMO%20finished%20square.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-52533821407356413042023-10-06T05:30:00.001-04:002023-10-06T05:30:00.146-04:00Covering the World, One Quilt at a Time<p>Creating quilts to donate is one of my favorite parts of quilting. I like knowing that something I made is being used by someone I never met. I have given quilts to many organizations over the years, including local charities, national charities, and drives for terrible events like natural disasters and survivors of mass shootings. For the second half of 2023, <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/" target="_blank">Accuquilt </a>has partnered with <a href="https://islandbatik.com/" target="_blank">Island Batik</a> and Baby Lock to <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/quilttheworld" target="_blank">Cover the World</a>, One Quilt at a Time.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9DTVfzNfqjyj9b_lnhaZg6FwAOTxLk8c9QXBXruQjJ4eo8pEYUifeiNMKqeQj9gORQVRd7m_WG2jUp-tyDANPmiaZo0bN4Wkdd-CaqNA6YLrS53EIWXf1UXpuU4MdYpc7aFiN4Diy8itwzwM4DGby0WuJuEaK5Bu6oxl0O5oBd2BbVJzGxo94mf5pPk/s4032/dinos.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="591" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9DTVfzNfqjyj9b_lnhaZg6FwAOTxLk8c9QXBXruQjJ4eo8pEYUifeiNMKqeQj9gORQVRd7m_WG2jUp-tyDANPmiaZo0bN4Wkdd-CaqNA6YLrS53EIWXf1UXpuU4MdYpc7aFiN4Diy8itwzwM4DGby0WuJuEaK5Bu6oxl0O5oBd2BbVJzGxo94mf5pPk/w443-h591/dinos.jpg" width="443" /></a> <br /></p>My favorite donation quilts to make are quilts for kids, so I wanted something fun. I have the dinosaur die from Accuquilt and feel like dinosaurs are always a hit. My most recent Island Batik Ambassador box included a strip pack of Morris Tiles, a pretty blend of browns, teals, peaches, and wines. I planned a simple block with an appliqued dino surrounded by a strip from the pack. <p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugezPXNAmbbLMwI6zC08IYO4sTNGivSyxySoO_mLbb0BQxUsEkxRZbPE_hkwvlrOg2J_jiCPqqTCLmyM6j9YxVxgdi1cYfC0u9AyOnNUVgs0iUYDyPioiGwHmIO8CX6Sl9cpp7NwrgBpKNYKDCyzfYhFqcAqvbCqmZV_mHcLuZaybZY5HwmT1phKh2QA/s4032/dinos%20on%20wall.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugezPXNAmbbLMwI6zC08IYO4sTNGivSyxySoO_mLbb0BQxUsEkxRZbPE_hkwvlrOg2J_jiCPqqTCLmyM6j9YxVxgdi1cYfC0u9AyOnNUVgs0iUYDyPioiGwHmIO8CX6Sl9cpp7NwrgBpKNYKDCyzfYhFqcAqvbCqmZV_mHcLuZaybZY5HwmT1phKh2QA/w497-h373/dinos%20on%20wall.jpg" width="497" /></a></p><p>Because the brachiosaurus is so much longer than the t-rex or the stegosaurus, I put them all in middle so that rectangle could be larger. I pulled out the browns and teals of Morris Tiles for the outside of the blocks and used various green scraps for the dinosaur appliques. The background is Batter, one of my favorite Island Batik neutrals that sadly has been discontinued.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNvCXJj5McGkNWLObHAJT9QXf9qhKkExv-Yb5eenU4yOjItwsxaYQFXWKmGp8cyAdWTBdQDMSkJPkAMLgxHYlvV2RVGhFeQa58QZGZw1YT9JK2Z_T-DFCcdakueWbWUUX27gqO83bY4k8-FVc12Nobv0MMSaHXmrincpk5h8YR8TKwVa7SRQBfrL2veuM/s4032/boys%20and%20dinos%20in%20tree.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="581" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNvCXJj5McGkNWLObHAJT9QXf9qhKkExv-Yb5eenU4yOjItwsxaYQFXWKmGp8cyAdWTBdQDMSkJPkAMLgxHYlvV2RVGhFeQa58QZGZw1YT9JK2Z_T-DFCcdakueWbWUUX27gqO83bY4k8-FVc12Nobv0MMSaHXmrincpk5h8YR8TKwVa7SRQBfrL2veuM/w436-h581/boys%20and%20dinos%20in%20tree.jpg" width="436" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fire Monkey & Buddy in the trees<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>After making the fun dinosaur quilt, I still had a lot of strips left, including all the peach and wine fabrics from the collection, so I decided to make a second quilt. I bought the llama die the day they released it (my sister-in-law loves llamas) but hadn't used it yet. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOgcsY0p8wnAqkuOZGF_L6a6C8ymDrQAVKFRPpUsmBrBD0XDM26tIIZ1z8sXDf9-eNheRrP_nTa1PqzB367US7e1rP46E6BgvlL5824NPUrd6FQsTAsMcR9Op-mZvlB36-5beycOwINjzhP13H1uqDwUR2dgk_wr2AiJZOusOPRrY4l1_2fFrllZLuD0/s4032/llamas%20in%20chair.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOgcsY0p8wnAqkuOZGF_L6a6C8ymDrQAVKFRPpUsmBrBD0XDM26tIIZ1z8sXDf9-eNheRrP_nTa1PqzB367US7e1rP46E6BgvlL5824NPUrd6FQsTAsMcR9Op-mZvlB36-5beycOwINjzhP13H1uqDwUR2dgk_wr2AiJZOusOPRrY4l1_2fFrllZLuD0/w504-h378/llamas%20in%20chair.jpg" width="504" /></a></p><p>First, I had to look up what colors are naturally occurring for llamas. The answer was all shades of brown, white, gray, and black, <i>and</i> they are occasionally spotted. I looked for scraps in those colors for the llamas and used leftover bits of the teals from the dinosaur blocks for the llama blankets. The background is the basic Sky.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1r_SoTppYWG0EBfgI5K2pqYJw3Cs10xzkJR4FUwcbw_L5uNHf_oNbH1XXq_7HFydwgTG1omVGyXY8YGPL2sL7AXIm5RwL5KOwwqfXF8W6oQWyXZdyaxkd4EQzIU7C3qazgUldi92rI175lO6ez0cVFuiWdJFNdRfq9g1aAi7Sy7sNRWEtf1zpqehSIzU/s2895/llama%20on%20wall.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2895" data-original-width="2895" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1r_SoTppYWG0EBfgI5K2pqYJw3Cs10xzkJR4FUwcbw_L5uNHf_oNbH1XXq_7HFydwgTG1omVGyXY8YGPL2sL7AXIm5RwL5KOwwqfXF8W6oQWyXZdyaxkd4EQzIU7C3qazgUldi92rI175lO6ez0cVFuiWdJFNdRfq9g1aAi7Sy7sNRWEtf1zpqehSIzU/w444-h444/llama%20on%20wall.jpg" width="444" /></a></p><p>These were very simple and fun to make. I did the dino top in one long afternoon, and the llama top in 3 shorter sewing sessions. The appliqueing was the only somewhat time-consuming step, and even that didn't take too long.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYQKZ9Yhuqpjiq5reqZRztVpw7Nyyy5s6lyo5PWy8u9SVgPvHvfeIEnxqzQ8goYxQeODk_n5fFJwws1Ip7bGzmBsaHAUnxJExPteZ2mFtMFD8C9kfLBpeAzdmvPP02hRug20naaAKNCBA1RmEXRQJghgahF2geigVhp2zO8Al-9SU5j6inhjgbeVJKcY/s4032/llama%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYQKZ9Yhuqpjiq5reqZRztVpw7Nyyy5s6lyo5PWy8u9SVgPvHvfeIEnxqzQ8goYxQeODk_n5fFJwws1Ip7bGzmBsaHAUnxJExPteZ2mFtMFD8C9kfLBpeAzdmvPP02hRug20naaAKNCBA1RmEXRQJghgahF2geigVhp2zO8Al-9SU5j6inhjgbeVJKcY/w442-h332/llama%20close%20up.jpg" width="442" /></a> <br /></p><p>I will be donating both of these to <a href="https://atriumhealth.org/medical-services/childrens-services/levine-childrens-hospital/about-us" target="_blank">Levine Children's Hospital</a> here in Charlotte. <br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3W4ZDTDppK9hadNfLhhPp21Sg6yKxXM0MQIFWe3kPrySo6ydpBREYbHF_k5Ztxyt4JWFa4-cvC8q8JCp0Rjq1k9q8O-NPqyctC5SISme-F0iDcxkw5RuxIP0WsriIgqbaTDR3x0A6oLPQXijl_cL8DLSYCa3eGEC9LnhesAgaCul6OPPQz0nqkMTZvBI/s3575/together.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2024" data-original-width="3575" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3W4ZDTDppK9hadNfLhhPp21Sg6yKxXM0MQIFWe3kPrySo6ydpBREYbHF_k5Ztxyt4JWFa4-cvC8q8JCp0Rjq1k9q8O-NPqyctC5SISme-F0iDcxkw5RuxIP0WsriIgqbaTDR3x0A6oLPQXijl_cL8DLSYCa3eGEC9LnhesAgaCul6OPPQz0nqkMTZvBI/w588-h332/together.jpg" width="588" /></a> <br /></p><p>Do you also like making donation quilts? Island Batik and Accuquilt are offering monthly prizes between now and the end of the year. You can see all the details of how to enter <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/quilttheworld" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-42178037437407684312023-09-13T05:30:00.001-04:002023-09-13T05:30:00.139-04:00Lavender Blue with Island Batik (plus giveaway!)<p>Welcome to my stop on Island Batik's Pieced to Perfection blog hop! Our challenge was to use our assigned collection and any form of paper piecing to create a lap size or larger quilt. I absolutely LOVE English Lavender and was thrilled to have received this gorgeous collection by Kathy Engle.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76NoUBEUGDAqMi-wN3C4mKbrdlpbojl7n6TF78X2VB0RU-1oajln6uOCuNeK-TqlRjRvzI_AGWGUDtz4lflu74pdrvuXz_mSmIp1CzmyPCjSNu5ECAQjmGB6ob8huJQQ3tadRGOY6xqncNOHcNYFC7_VJEYk8I0iF1De7E1zqRLHVOg1VPdIxKIbyJpM/s3024/finished%20quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2593" data-original-width="3024" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76NoUBEUGDAqMi-wN3C4mKbrdlpbojl7n6TF78X2VB0RU-1oajln6uOCuNeK-TqlRjRvzI_AGWGUDtz4lflu74pdrvuXz_mSmIp1CzmyPCjSNu5ECAQjmGB6ob8huJQQ3tadRGOY6xqncNOHcNYFC7_VJEYk8I0iF1De7E1zqRLHVOg1VPdIxKIbyJpM/w498-h427/finished%20quilt.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><p>But. They don't call them challenges for nothing. I do not enjoy paper piecing. I know how to do it but I don't like; it takes me a really long time, my brain gets really mixed up, and I always make a lot of mistakes. I do enjoy English paper piecing (EPP) but only for small projects, and there was no way I had enough time to do a large quilt with EPP. The size was a problem even for standard paper piecing, as I didn't have a huge amount of time from when I received the fabric to when my project was due and paper piecing takes me a lot longer than traditional piecing. So I tried to come up with a way to paper piece that I could do a fairly large project and not curse it the entire time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvRPIApkxHiL_qkhBEdAQrqvbDiiKLz10imwmQDl4FVUhkTdMj7iUI6tgh9b8uSv300VJBXEk9Ev6EeTCL4nxGlPjf2069INKtEfAVUXejsB-6oKdTfV-nNvzqsU7SnPmXOdSSH148m6DZyvUZGdQtKHN9SOkar6WGp_rWn77tMbyqGFxhpYSKo9ic9c/s3774/on%20table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2825" data-original-width="3774" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvRPIApkxHiL_qkhBEdAQrqvbDiiKLz10imwmQDl4FVUhkTdMj7iUI6tgh9b8uSv300VJBXEk9Ev6EeTCL4nxGlPjf2069INKtEfAVUXejsB-6oKdTfV-nNvzqsU7SnPmXOdSSH148m6DZyvUZGdQtKHN9SOkar6WGp_rWn77tMbyqGFxhpYSKo9ic9c/w511-h383/on%20table.jpg" width="511" /></a></div><p></p><p><i>Materials used in this project were given to me by Island Batik, Aurifil, Hobbs, and Schmetz.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbILi92JYsmlP76ddVmb59ljUMlffOlX5r4oE_bmTylq43AxnZzoYX7KmSTzRyHqFDOG6x5rKXsxY8xnF_30vwSvK07yA5TTgGGkrInyexBgmcbcvqZ7nj1kqpxWbOKHjSTaXnQuHmAGfqx2iEzlIUvGmWHYj_MdCoFzoU6CgIrYTP4kzNsavmfAB-Xh0/s1600/Pieced%20to%20Perfection%20Blog%20Hop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbILi92JYsmlP76ddVmb59ljUMlffOlX5r4oE_bmTylq43AxnZzoYX7KmSTzRyHqFDOG6x5rKXsxY8xnF_30vwSvK07yA5TTgGGkrInyexBgmcbcvqZ7nj1kqpxWbOKHjSTaXnQuHmAGfqx2iEzlIUvGmWHYj_MdCoFzoU6CgIrYTP4kzNsavmfAB-Xh0/w268-h268/Pieced%20to%20Perfection%20Blog%20Hop.jpg" width="268" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: left;">When I think of paper piecing, I think of sewing on the lines and trimming and matching and flipping and all this stuff that my brain struggles with. But there are also more and more foundation papers on the market, where you do stitch with paper and fabric, but you use the paper more as a platform for stitching and/or trimming and there isn't all the flipping and such that confuses me. So I looked around at some options and found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42OjEIgNPUQ" target="_blank">Triangles on a Roll</a> from It's Sew Emma (Fat Quarter Shop). You lay out the paper on the right size strip, pin in place, stitch on the dotted lines, then trim on the solid lines and presto! Half Square Triangles of your chosen size, no trimming needed. This would work! It met the paper piecing/foundation piecing requirement without me losing my mind.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW31_qD_qXCWRK4pwy0PivH8uldSbclGsgkPGFiN0B6Lzq3MUskVjSMzUAgBrT3ckN7zBp5Gu1MXGuK5Y5G3a0dlvrSoaQR4xf5sxPNW9Dd8HTqirGj8lSA5exwVGUE9liXIYQU7h6pp4psa-8asF_6AIVdXulSAAfW_WriSleYgdAfH-gAVOeLQZzdsw/s4032/pinned%20to%20squares.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW31_qD_qXCWRK4pwy0PivH8uldSbclGsgkPGFiN0B6Lzq3MUskVjSMzUAgBrT3ckN7zBp5Gu1MXGuK5Y5G3a0dlvrSoaQR4xf5sxPNW9Dd8HTqirGj8lSA5exwVGUE9liXIYQU7h6pp4psa-8asF_6AIVdXulSAAfW_WriSleYgdAfH-gAVOeLQZzdsw/w533-h400/pinned%20to%20squares.jpg" width="533" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadq_elROmbQ1eqxR1moK5qUN6J-l5TVc-hkxuEnCWpZ_9__nQMXKCjj3pn6-DKtpsusp0yUl6a2LPyYFeEKYvfZQjqVbTkLLxyNIAB3C2K9UM3sw-G8ZkZ26NGFEbXYFOeSVVBJqjUt1TjcWFUagtZyEi43VXeyR4SFhuTTZOB1dpaE6FA49N2KT8w8k/s4032/pinned%20to%20purple%20fabric.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadq_elROmbQ1eqxR1moK5qUN6J-l5TVc-hkxuEnCWpZ_9__nQMXKCjj3pn6-DKtpsusp0yUl6a2LPyYFeEKYvfZQjqVbTkLLxyNIAB3C2K9UM3sw-G8ZkZ26NGFEbXYFOeSVVBJqjUt1TjcWFUagtZyEi43VXeyR4SFhuTTZOB1dpaE6FA49N2KT8w8k/w342-h456/pinned%20to%20purple%20fabric.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><br /><p>Next step was to pick a pattern with lots of half square triangles. I have been playing with some designs using the classic Carpenter's Star or Carpenter's Wheel block. Each block needs 40 half square triangles. I liked a 3 x 3 layout, so that meant 360 half square triangles! Plenty of foundation piecing! The final quilt measures 56" square.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AkcGQ2Cybk2q0WuGICctWMVQHtjOVEx-_K7nW7QEWCmg_f3J68-hzWQW0weng_U8-6rz_gQK-8iR503N_kgV9YEbK9e7BYOKv0MVhBGJm_wJoQI5VjtU7BRYYlmGpqwERm4gbyxEK9qHPqZw6CzQETGQvSLAeK_T_aSCLTfAEEo0APZGJ1osv1k8gx4/s4032/pile%20of%20triangles.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AkcGQ2Cybk2q0WuGICctWMVQHtjOVEx-_K7nW7QEWCmg_f3J68-hzWQW0weng_U8-6rz_gQK-8iR503N_kgV9YEbK9e7BYOKv0MVhBGJm_wJoQI5VjtU7BRYYlmGpqwERm4gbyxEK9qHPqZw6CzQETGQvSLAeK_T_aSCLTfAEEo0APZGJ1osv1k8gx4/w480-h360/pile%20of%20triangles.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Piles of Triangles!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I used 18 of the 20 fabrics in the English Lavender collection. I also used Navy in the blocks and Pearl as the background; both are from the Basics Foundations collection and are always available. Fun fact: we are sent 2 different 2-yard cuts that coordinate with each collection in our boxes. One of my collections earlier in the year was matched with Pearl and Harbor. Clearly someone in the warehouse had fun with fabrics & names. 🙂 </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUPN5fRWImGc2suqMnUpspOeW88JxmH1S7YiyUfujLG_Jk1pnGPCC2uUq1_D645K1bwOnLh8OPM7bZOehtuczHpv4PbQjP4-wy5nv3H5LuSS9sqgo6tRBeIEaxvXOvQuO_3Yk30behxBLeMTfnisCAm0oON-6ZswwZFG_dMCjjkKcZiKlIvxDLLGfuNY/s4032/papers.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUPN5fRWImGc2suqMnUpspOeW88JxmH1S7YiyUfujLG_Jk1pnGPCC2uUq1_D645K1bwOnLh8OPM7bZOehtuczHpv4PbQjP4-wy5nv3H5LuSS9sqgo6tRBeIEaxvXOvQuO_3Yk30behxBLeMTfnisCAm0oON-6ZswwZFG_dMCjjkKcZiKlIvxDLLGfuNY/w496-h372/papers.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All those papers, removed<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I used <a href="https://www.askamanager.org/2023/09/what-jobs-are-good-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-lean-out.html" target="_blank">Aurifil thread</a> 2562 Lilac for the quilting. I chose diagonal organic way lines that followed the lines of the blocks. I chose a <a href="https://www.hobbsbatting.com/products/hobbs-tuscany-batting/hobbs-tuscany-cotton-wool-batting/" target="_blank">Cotton & Wool blend batting from Hobbs' Tuscany Collection</a>. I love this batting! It gives such a lovely texture and definition to the quilting! <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz needles</a> are always my needle of choice; Kimberly Jolly of It's Sew Emma and Fat Quarter shop recommends a size 90 topstitch needle for the triangles on a roll, so that's what I used. Schmetz needles make going through the fabric and the paper so easy! <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHI2hoSWurdSN2kBaKk8B9sijzPBWvzvOg0tX8FW7G72UKU5JlP1Rrh0EiliMvlh3C89gWZ-u7Y523MiqE1wzmtCIZxqX6rTak_P1Cd262aQVIxLaZpTVnxJhmNzzXtEHxQ3dlQQ_KgT_uhDBN5Wr3YCA-BhYJyWt5onpyQpP_nb93zodIMb8_mN3kICs/s1080/English%20Lavender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHI2hoSWurdSN2kBaKk8B9sijzPBWvzvOg0tX8FW7G72UKU5JlP1Rrh0EiliMvlh3C89gWZ-u7Y523MiqE1wzmtCIZxqX6rTak_P1Cd262aQVIxLaZpTVnxJhmNzzXtEHxQ3dlQQ_KgT_uhDBN5Wr3YCA-BhYJyWt5onpyQpP_nb93zodIMb8_mN3kICs/w396-h396/English%20Lavender.jpg" width="396" /></a></div> <p></p><p>This collection is such a beautiful representation of my favorite color combination of blue and purple! English Lavender pre-cuts are in stores now and yardage is shipping soon. Here are a few shops in the US that already have English Garden in 2 1/2" strip packs or 10" stacks.<br /><span> </span>A& J Sewing Studio -- Morgantown, WV<br /><span> </span>Bill's Sewing Machine Company -- Hildebran, NC<br /><span> </span>Bird In Hand Fabric -- Bird In Hand, PA<br /><span> </span>Creations Quilt Shop -- Clouquet, MN<br /><span> </span>Laural's Fabric and More -- Lino Lakes, MN<br /><span> </span>Mary Mack Made Mine -- Franklin Square, NY<br /><span> </span>Quilt Cottage Co -- Hays, KS<br /><span> </span>Quilter's Cove -- Newport, OR<br /><br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN8z1oi4xbEG3WfDMaoAjw39m-8g_Bs2J9-fk1z973LCoUXSsbcvT9OpzX_9X8zCcSbhXXQCRlcYbferUVxxiNpGcvL5Rn1-g3_otUGysWq4W7DZlbvnCHc890BJ0OTubkm_Ezbh08WaPvNtKO4Smfoyw01XWn_CjbuxKnwalXopzdiIoQ4RsmDCOfkYk/s4032/prize%20strips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN8z1oi4xbEG3WfDMaoAjw39m-8g_Bs2J9-fk1z973LCoUXSsbcvT9OpzX_9X8zCcSbhXXQCRlcYbferUVxxiNpGcvL5Rn1-g3_otUGysWq4W7DZlbvnCHc890BJ0OTubkm_Ezbh08WaPvNtKO4Smfoyw01XWn_CjbuxKnwalXopzdiIoQ4RsmDCOfkYk/w288-h216/prize%20strips.jpg" width="288" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nvvP3NgQGHG9Hyd31vwSVtdg9bd8OUgyTL-FqtA78gnFaIxRWOhKfCRjbjRjRtWOMagHjGkwYSZAyeWeNnjb1EDH23SolpYSyn8p5WmpSqBzneHaIrONy4hhAUV1FsAeT9-UzhcTNai8xeaUDiTeePiEbhx3DqsQhvx7pCTANvrs8FrWlhmWHD0PdOk/s2707/prize%20bundle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="2707" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nvvP3NgQGHG9Hyd31vwSVtdg9bd8OUgyTL-FqtA78gnFaIxRWOhKfCRjbjRjRtWOMagHjGkwYSZAyeWeNnjb1EDH23SolpYSyn8p5WmpSqBzneHaIrONy4hhAUV1FsAeT9-UzhcTNai8xeaUDiTeePiEbhx3DqsQhvx7pCTANvrs8FrWlhmWHD0PdOk/w323-h215/prize%20bundle.jpg" width="323" /></a></div></div><p></p><p>What's a Blog Hop without Giveaways?! For 2" finished HSTs, I needed to cut my strips of fabric 6 1/2" wide. I have some leftover partial strips of many of the English Lavender fabrics and I have bundled them with the rest of the Triangles on a Roll papers. Leave a comment and visit The Darling Dogwood on facebook for entries. Any blog comment will do, but if you need a prompt, tell me your favorite classic star block. Carpenter's Star is one of mine!</p><p><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="89567eda10" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/89567eda10/" id="rcwidget_t8km6d76" rel="nofollow">a
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In our July boxes, each ambassador was sent a half yard bundle and challenged to use as many fabrics as possible from that collection in a lap size (or larger) quilt. The theme this time around is paper piecing, which could be either foundation paper piecing or English paper piecing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSKXwwjIS7wf7zwYD9DA9NNT_aSXF0tmPK2-PNNMXwAs8FuJ-OubZujghuKJWAtufTh_YSwRKP4URuEvpHKgprFReaFgcH3HeJqxTWXtbC7VMIzq3w11DOO3ob4xUzPOL54gTzaKazcvQuDgqEGaj3jsz8_9NJLLenVjx_mVxmu8Ae-xY_dDMBx6anr0/s1600/Pieced%20to%20Perfection%20Blog%20Hop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSKXwwjIS7wf7zwYD9DA9NNT_aSXF0tmPK2-PNNMXwAs8FuJ-OubZujghuKJWAtufTh_YSwRKP4URuEvpHKgprFReaFgcH3HeJqxTWXtbC7VMIzq3w11DOO3ob4xUzPOL54gTzaKazcvQuDgqEGaj3jsz8_9NJLLenVjx_mVxmu8Ae-xY_dDMBx6anr0/s320/Pieced%20to%20Perfection%20Blog%20Hop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br />I was so excited to be sent the English Lavender collection designed by Kathy Engle! It's an absolutely beautiful mix of purples and blues--my favorite color combination! My day to post is September 13th. Come on back to see what paper pieced creation I cam up with using these gorgeous fabrics!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHs1mMMSJDRhwjC_jhN5IRsRRHOHqP9at2kv6Iogjq-yDBF5Syxu-9V-UL7qNhR6s4bio6iHhBjFcViJAQHiZbS8QsOiwmCzJvVuZ0vMw8OI9C6G56f42jWF4LjEKD2BIULWzZ5qVI3PPwsMKHBBAEQppqzUUM4N-fnzMTWQBAjHdMfJj4KykI-iylk4/s1080/English%20Lavender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="491" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHs1mMMSJDRhwjC_jhN5IRsRRHOHqP9at2kv6Iogjq-yDBF5Syxu-9V-UL7qNhR6s4bio6iHhBjFcViJAQHiZbS8QsOiwmCzJvVuZ0vMw8OI9C6G56f42jWF4LjEKD2BIULWzZ5qVI3PPwsMKHBBAEQppqzUUM4N-fnzMTWQBAjHdMfJj4KykI-iylk4/w491-h491/English%20Lavender.jpg" width="491" /></a></div><p>Every week, <a href="https://islandbatik.com/blog/" target="_blank">Island Batik</a> has a giveaway of a pre-cut of one of the spring collections. The <a href="https://islandbatik.com/blog/" target="_blank">Island Batik giveaway</a> changes every Friday. Many ambassadors will have additional giveaways with their posts. I'll have a bonus giveaway as well, on September 13.<br /></p><p>Don't miss a single day of the Pieced to Perfection blog hop! Here is the full schedule:</p><p><strong>WEEK 1</strong></p>
<p><strong>September 5</strong></p>
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<p>Elita Sharpe, <a href="https://busyneedle.net/a-pieceful-perspective-blog/">Busy Needle Quilting</a></p>
<p>Denise Looney, <a href="https://fortheloveofgeese.com/">For the Love of Geese</a></p>
<p><strong>September 6</strong></p>
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<p>Sandra Starley, <a href="https://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com/">Textile Time Travels</a></p>
<p>Sarah Pitcher, <a href="https://www.pitchersboutique.com/blog-1">Pitcher’s Boutique</a></p>
<p><strong>September 7</strong></p>
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<p>Connie Kauffman, <a href="https://kauffmandesigns.blogspot.com/">Kauffman Designs</a></p>
<p>Brenda Alburl, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/">Songbird Designs</a></p>
<p>Preeti Harris, <a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/">Sew Preeti Quilts</a></p><h3> </h3><h3>WEEK 2</h3>
<p><strong>September 11</strong></p>
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<p>Brittany Fisher, <a href="https://bobbinwithbrittany.wordpress.com/">Bobbin with Brittany</a></p>
<p>Gail Sheppard, <a href="https://quiltinggail.wordpress.com/">Quilting Gail</a></p>
<p><strong>September 12</strong></p>
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<p>Susan Deshensky, <a href="http://www.ladybluequilts.com/">Lady Blue Quilts</a></p>
<p>Maryellen McAuliffe, <a href="https://www.marymackmademine.com/">Mary Mack Made Mine</a></p>
<p><strong>September 13</strong></p>
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<p>Emily Leachman, <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/">The Darling Dogwood</a></p>
<p>Anorina Morris, <a href="https://www.sameliasmum.com/">Samelia’s Mum</a></p>
<p>Jennifer Thomas, <a href="http://curlicuecreations.blogspot.com/">Curlicue Creations</a></p>
<p><strong>September 14</strong></p>
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<p>Claudia Porter, <a href="https://www.createwithclaudia.com/">Create with Claudia</a></p>
<p>Victoria Johnson, <a href="https://foreverquilting4you.wordpress.com/">Forever Quilting for You</a></p><br /><h3>WEEK 3</h3>
<p><strong>September 18</strong></p>
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<p>Lana Russel, <a href="http://lanaquilts.com/">Lana Quilts</a></p>
<p>Lisa Pickering, <a href="https://lisascompassion.wordpress.com/">Lisa’s Quilting Passion</a></p>
<p><strong>September 19</strong></p>
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<p>Randi Jones, <a href="https://randisroost.com/">Randi’s Roost</a></p>
<p>Suzy Webster, <a href="https://websterquilt.blogspot.com/">Websterquilt</a></p>
<p><strong>September 20</strong></p>
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<p>Mania Hatziioannidi, <a href="https://maniaforquilts.com/">Mania for Quilts</a></p>
<p>Pamela Boatright, <a href="https://pamelaquilts.blogspot.com/">Pamela Quilts</a></p>
<p>Leah Malasky, <a href="http://quilteddelights.blogspot.com/">Quilted Delights</a></p>
<p><strong>September 21</strong></p>
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<p>Renee Atkinson, <a href="https://pinktulipquilting.wordpress.com/">Pink Tulip Quilting</a></p>
<p>Reed Johnson, <a href="https://bluebearquilts.com/blog-the-bearister-quilter">Blue Bear Quilts</a></p>
<p></p><br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-39892484857514494622023-08-28T12:21:00.003-04:002023-08-28T12:21:50.137-04:00Overflowing Heart<p>For August, Island Batik is leaving it up to each of us what to make. Instead of a set theme, challenge, or restrictions, we can use any Island Batik fabric we like and create whatever we want. Well, Challenge Accepted! I knew exactly what I wanted to make. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65jWTUnIUMTRPQORMHgCni6_IpJTuuppIYyd2gBwHTilGn_1XODsFeRcKAtwpVpAyb0SVvJehzVZcN0spFnSfh5xOFT0_5sdIZ2MJCfkXsEvjJIwz62quj35xZ9yaQo-FhN3vmvrnCo06S7IvGFp5VZHtnXoLXzK4RfdWZ9NipuIF1NKydN77jVwErss/s4032/Treasure%20Heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65jWTUnIUMTRPQORMHgCni6_IpJTuuppIYyd2gBwHTilGn_1XODsFeRcKAtwpVpAyb0SVvJehzVZcN0spFnSfh5xOFT0_5sdIZ2MJCfkXsEvjJIwz62quj35xZ9yaQo-FhN3vmvrnCo06S7IvGFp5VZHtnXoLXzK4RfdWZ9NipuIF1NKydN77jVwErss/w465-h620/Treasure%20Heart.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><p>This is Overflowing Heart, my version of Jen Kingwell's Boho Heart. I started it in February of 2021 as part of a Quilt Along on facebook. I kept up fairly well, but this quilt has a lot of blocks. A LOT. One hundred and eight, to be exact, in seven different block sizes. Over the past 2 1/2 years, I've focused on getting a few blocks done at a time. At the start of 2023, I had 63 blocks completed, which means I still had 45 left to complete. Plus, you know, putting all the blocks together (and this thing is a puzzle!) and quilting it and all the usual completion steps. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIKTBfGZJQjhcWhfUHWFbKiTtLpwAt-w-hchr7z1LOqK7GR5-LeqsVNngJWjOBdeGN4eDSM67524wWKQSVxcb3-QfQJiOuRLX60mGXYIzEeW75lsvZ0ystr8CF-OYNmnNVXogQxQg4LM2FowXay3AhDeuT--kv5smyKhyBFYoyz1NHDL_detodAY5IOg/s4032/close%20up%20left%20side.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="557" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIKTBfGZJQjhcWhfUHWFbKiTtLpwAt-w-hchr7z1LOqK7GR5-LeqsVNngJWjOBdeGN4eDSM67524wWKQSVxcb3-QfQJiOuRLX60mGXYIzEeW75lsvZ0ystr8CF-OYNmnNVXogQxQg4LM2FowXay3AhDeuT--kv5smyKhyBFYoyz1NHDL_detodAY5IOg/w418-h557/close%20up%20left%20side.jpg" width="418" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">close-up of some of the left side<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br />
<i>Items used in this project were provided to me by Island Batik, Schmetz, Hobbs, Accuquilt, and Aurifil.</i></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxE9DRAULyft3V-y1DwELp0k24DBPjKgR1RLgT6GT82a4m-9MI2gbsGf8Yrkac1BciL4Jt_T6Ako6tBJ9xGDCCBaBMoQ3BAk9pKODsOtHhcfQjqbMkCDf_CSyPuEbyKeZFPk6KvxBEoqONMuw0B-VMwQ-QhsDrFvQpMwXsAXopi_3ItxTf6tzbzopZlE/s4032/third%20vertical%20panel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="567" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxE9DRAULyft3V-y1DwELp0k24DBPjKgR1RLgT6GT82a4m-9MI2gbsGf8Yrkac1BciL4Jt_T6Ako6tBJ9xGDCCBaBMoQ3BAk9pKODsOtHhcfQjqbMkCDf_CSyPuEbyKeZFPk6KvxBEoqONMuw0B-VMwQ-QhsDrFvQpMwXsAXopi_3ItxTf6tzbzopZlE/w425-h567/third%20vertical%20panel.jpg" width="425" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The quilt is assembled in 4 vertical panels<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><i><br /></i></p><p>One of the things that I really liked about this pattern was that I knew how many blocks of each size I needed, so I could swap out the blocks in the actual pattern and sub in pretty much anything I wanted. I added several blocks to personalize it. With a blog named The Darling Dogwood, I added a dogwood blossom, of course! (<a href="https://www.southwindquilts.com/shop/c/p/Carolina-Dogwoods---PDF-x67565571.htm" target="_blank">Pattern by Southwind Designs</a>.) There are 2 trees, a house, a fish, a penguin, a butterfly--and that might not even be all!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis05TKyqlu2kv4oqLFbChCpALw_jxwCICfGPGGAJEGXzeDl2SQlqyn6iWvqp7hkeXyz59j6n5yazDCapnVaZh6Ar6PLKZMIP3tDpaRsfmmzSfC4IzUvJOsCWoW9ZIwx-zOWN1gvx86cePtdDKiBU_p4PlNoHhxPi5A8zG3z73GVhDrMXIr--xfWlurKLw/s4032/dogwood%20block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis05TKyqlu2kv4oqLFbChCpALw_jxwCICfGPGGAJEGXzeDl2SQlqyn6iWvqp7hkeXyz59j6n5yazDCapnVaZh6Ar6PLKZMIP3tDpaRsfmmzSfC4IzUvJOsCWoW9ZIwx-zOWN1gvx86cePtdDKiBU_p4PlNoHhxPi5A8zG3z73GVhDrMXIr--xfWlurKLw/w425-h319/dogwood%20block.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><p></p><p>Knowing I wanted the quilt to be a bit like a treasure hunt for people looking at it, I also fussy cut some of the great Island Batik fabrics I've had over the years. Like this moose, for example, from the <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2020/05/ultimate-home-decor-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Glacier View</a> collection in 2020. There is also other fussy-cut treasures to find, and some of them are even conveniently grouped together for a photo! (Coincidence, I swear!)<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjApeud6ipYTYZswCr0GP12fbDV2v97mU2wMXSuB_xtm-eRt1hGyK3AGk3avj_FMN47e3HrfX9HaTeMDBtfJxLNbdLG4Npl-ldPJzB_dnS1MMC60lLEXXLZKRyygrLwLoeWZYOeL2wCoNO_ZhiQ8u0pq1OoDoJPcUk9LJr4yaI8zM_sh29by02wa3WftI0/s4032/fussy%20cutting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="523" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjApeud6ipYTYZswCr0GP12fbDV2v97mU2wMXSuB_xtm-eRt1hGyK3AGk3avj_FMN47e3HrfX9HaTeMDBtfJxLNbdLG4Npl-ldPJzB_dnS1MMC60lLEXXLZKRyygrLwLoeWZYOeL2wCoNO_ZhiQ8u0pq1OoDoJPcUk9LJr4yaI8zM_sh29by02wa3WftI0/w393-h523/fussy%20cutting.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><p>Jen Kingwell is known for hand-piecing her quilts. I do not, but there are a variety of techniques used, including needle turn applique, machine applique, English paper piecing, and traditional (machine) piecing. I cut a lot of the blocks with my <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/" target="_blank">Accuquilt</a> Go, including at least 2 different Block on Board (BOB) dies. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnMJmBm1yR2RZ8sb75aDuEdURFbBAPoptZ5k0IOhiW_kx_GGX3yJ4dhVFwK2nYVzs8GEI1uXfrM2u4mZYR_EKopmtIHLlzhgS_NrLL3mKCrYQJvxkP_wyybAJ7YpnEFOTSavOpQCPaMA-yL3clfEkq34P05xqdzo_-tvf6XivfUx5Nv3DOLgIwLgw6PM/s3024/daisy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnMJmBm1yR2RZ8sb75aDuEdURFbBAPoptZ5k0IOhiW_kx_GGX3yJ4dhVFwK2nYVzs8GEI1uXfrM2u4mZYR_EKopmtIHLlzhgS_NrLL3mKCrYQJvxkP_wyybAJ7YpnEFOTSavOpQCPaMA-yL3clfEkq34P05xqdzo_-tvf6XivfUx5Nv3DOLgIwLgw6PM/w436-h436/daisy.jpg" width="436" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">daisy cut with Accuquilt<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>This is a truly scrappy quilt. Every inch of it is Island Batik. I could not even begin to guess how many different fabrics are in this quilt. There are at least 50 different fabrics in the background alone. I think there is at least one fabric from just about every collection I've been sent and used over the last 5 years. As in Jen's original, I wanted there to be a lot of different colors. I didn't worry too much as I was making the blocks; I knew if I used a wide variety of fabrics and colors, it would all work out.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTMZOKb_bRQPsg7XJeDFOvm_WsF7d4Kq6xOLpWL-it4ZHPeCAWvttZUSAbcRS2wkC4WbXVXePDTVRlE9lqey--l6kElBjnBD6K_e54dn7DG7WbsH1q_WnmxGvxySgdZqBZGoURoSXIC_3NrrAuHmsAgrIFRgTDXuznVRxPiOLSrh_94LcyXy8xAIj0-Y/s4032/close%20up%20bottom%20right.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTMZOKb_bRQPsg7XJeDFOvm_WsF7d4Kq6xOLpWL-it4ZHPeCAWvttZUSAbcRS2wkC4WbXVXePDTVRlE9lqey--l6kElBjnBD6K_e54dn7DG7WbsH1q_WnmxGvxySgdZqBZGoURoSXIC_3NrrAuHmsAgrIFRgTDXuznVRxPiOLSrh_94LcyXy8xAIj0-Y/w480-h640/close%20up%20bottom%20right.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">detail, bottom right<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The finished quilt is 68" x 80". The background is in 1" (finished) strips, so I quilted with organic wavy lines along those vertical lines using<a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank"> Aurifil Thread</a> 2562 Lilac, which I think blends really well with the wide variety of colors in the quilt. All piecing and quilting was done with <a href="https://www.schmetzneedles.com/" target="_blank">Schmetz needles</a>. The batting is <a href="https://www.hobbsbatting.com/products/hobbs-heirloom-batting/hobbs-heirloom-premium-80-20-cotton-poly-blend-batting/" target="_blank">Hobbs Heirloom 80/20</a>, my favorite batting. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-oq0x-untI3yGjMEXPkFaeZniOCNx5Bb2Q3nMmEUJG9Y4_ux0KKOYAV42QcUIs5L2af7QkAd9htZDqZKawQSogDj9UrP_015xRMqhBFMqQRNeSbL8mnTNafVFJwh3o6TcSbaF_It0-rRBrcQy9ZGLRQYB0F355hWPlw-J4pc2CIJt0-Iq6SiF4kV8gpg/s4032/Sunflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-oq0x-untI3yGjMEXPkFaeZniOCNx5Bb2Q3nMmEUJG9Y4_ux0KKOYAV42QcUIs5L2af7QkAd9htZDqZKawQSogDj9UrP_015xRMqhBFMqQRNeSbL8mnTNafVFJwh3o6TcSbaF_It0-rRBrcQy9ZGLRQYB0F355hWPlw-J4pc2CIJt0-Iq6SiF4kV8gpg/w504-h378/Sunflower.jpg" width="504" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunflower is a Southwest Designs block created in early days of invasion of Ukraine as a fundraiser<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>The sheer number of blocks and the fact that each one is essentially different made this initially daunting, but being part of the quilt along helped (even if I didn't keep up!) and I made myself a spreadsheet that I sorted by block size. That way, I could keep track of the blocks I made and the blocks I substituted. With the project taking so long to complete, I'm glad I created some way to track!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGR0eA6OYNYGEHwAkYMYpX7QZYrtYs7G4O_KHcQIzUeAOYWm8PgSVfAqABVDFBnp7fjuARDQmRFdlsN4t-aLE22QBjvHswrNr7ZwMv0-uyFyjNOob_IGHpHz4NJUKX7q917XR4w1MHtNe_EDrmYaJjZIF8tlmgWzGqnl0l-edCBIw7ew6MJ1LE28YweU/s3024/Heart%20square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGR0eA6OYNYGEHwAkYMYpX7QZYrtYs7G4O_KHcQIzUeAOYWm8PgSVfAqABVDFBnp7fjuARDQmRFdlsN4t-aLE22QBjvHswrNr7ZwMv0-uyFyjNOob_IGHpHz4NJUKX7q917XR4w1MHtNe_EDrmYaJjZIF8tlmgWzGqnl0l-edCBIw7ew6MJ1LE28YweU/w489-h489/Heart%20square.jpg" width="489" /></a></div><br /><p>I knew I would change the name, as I don't love the term Boho, but I didn't know what to change it to. A friend who saw pictures as it was being assembled said the final quilt looks "like a heart that's overflowing with colors and shapes." Since my heart overflows with giddiness when I look at it, I took his suggestion for Overflowing Heart. This quilt does make my heart happy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaXTJ8MZ3_Pr0cn_vcZ4ncko6mJ4kOZE6-0HoaoxyfaH1Awg83nM3U8Vd8yg_zCY8E60192GX10lhXZQBQQj-JV5jAtWTxRLPSgJvkfJ0W-Raf2lOnqWhU6oXK0oGmUOrF8a1PxzQ7-4uZdtvYDOoabyx0Eo9VG0Bw9cmTWWai4wWvErULI5e0vr7xAA/s500/its%20all%20up%20to%20you.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="499" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaXTJ8MZ3_Pr0cn_vcZ4ncko6mJ4kOZE6-0HoaoxyfaH1Awg83nM3U8Vd8yg_zCY8E60192GX10lhXZQBQQj-JV5jAtWTxRLPSgJvkfJ0W-Raf2lOnqWhU6oXK0oGmUOrF8a1PxzQ7-4uZdtvYDOoabyx0Eo9VG0Bw9cmTWWai4wWvErULI5e0vr7xAA/s320/its%20all%20up%20to%20you.png" width="319" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-11178831392267080232023-08-27T16:01:00.001-04:002023-08-27T16:01:27.869-04:00Bonus Summer Unboxing<p>When Island Batik sent out our July Ambassador boxes, the Summer precuts and some of the solid yardage wasn't available yet, so we got a bonus Ambassador box in early August. Talk about Happy Mail! I had forgotten there was more coming after<a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2023/07/island-batik-upboxing-2.html" target="_blank"> the incredible bounty of the July box</a>, so I was pretty thrilled to come home one day and have more beautiful Island Batik fabric waiting for me!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopJRwm84rR7vS9w_mucZzykz0knzgx78hP4iEDJHH4UzRCsKaBclZ1TcopcBAgRUILtcJCekcUiBm8rEkmFspx4PaIQ6csV6zg8z4dYd9sXo4yVg9C_ayFCccabIZmN9te4sqJva7n2BR6gWfqeeX-Cc3Umw2ehosfYApobdh7LmtQp1EPIdtECZtX-k/s3618/Bonus%20Unboxing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3618" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopJRwm84rR7vS9w_mucZzykz0knzgx78hP4iEDJHH4UzRCsKaBclZ1TcopcBAgRUILtcJCekcUiBm8rEkmFspx4PaIQ6csV6zg8z4dYd9sXo4yVg9C_ayFCccabIZmN9te4sqJva7n2BR6gWfqeeX-Cc3Umw2ehosfYApobdh7LmtQp1EPIdtECZtX-k/w563-h470/Bonus%20Unboxing.jpg" width="563" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>First, I had a strip pack of Morris Tiles, designed by Kathy Engle for Tammy of <a href="https://www.tamarinis.com/" target="_blank">Tamarinis</a>. Morris Tiles has a really interesting combination of browns, aqua, and peach fabrics. I love it! I started working with it right away and actually have two kid-sized quilts made using Morris Tiles, but you'll have to wait until October to see them. I love the flower and leafy patterns in these fabrics. Morris Tiles precuts are in stores now and yardage will be in shops in November/December.<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwfXxJnil-hh90c36T8UaxgKrWAokRQvJB2LxXEZxNfDIaNhCkbe9dnUeoe6ZEBe6kClqmRLWHiACi1xXkjoDvB-CM2ouXF2xakvMFxPi6KInjzxWDHik-IAEYl0zHCjksteCM3aaG7WuNpC4PyFvvYW6zdpFP9ZSGVDaIkTzlBqQp2AwJAjRpgKwKtg/s1080/Morris%20Tiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwfXxJnil-hh90c36T8UaxgKrWAokRQvJB2LxXEZxNfDIaNhCkbe9dnUeoe6ZEBe6kClqmRLWHiACi1xXkjoDvB-CM2ouXF2xakvMFxPi6KInjzxWDHik-IAEYl0zHCjksteCM3aaG7WuNpC4PyFvvYW6zdpFP9ZSGVDaIkTzlBqQp2AwJAjRpgKwKtg/w414-h414/Morris%20Tiles.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>With Morris Tiles came 2 yards each of a light and dark from the always-available Basics collection. I was sent Shell and Mini Dots in Coffee. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzrvyO8WzI0rSuVC604XleS-jzn8hu9cx1Epf9FPLvOa6WA14jF51va55Asg3hoB9qVXZ3jeFOynY1Xu1UjEUqRWAKK4AjXNwlnYNFQsZUNhXXCSD4gb3YIomvEY7gSApBrTdgs-QKPAkr1XTTsMeek9M1RLen_MemEUQgj29N_xBld_LSWOC30NP4ubU/s4032/Morris%20Tiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzrvyO8WzI0rSuVC604XleS-jzn8hu9cx1Epf9FPLvOa6WA14jF51va55Asg3hoB9qVXZ3jeFOynY1Xu1UjEUqRWAKK4AjXNwlnYNFQsZUNhXXCSD4gb3YIomvEY7gSApBrTdgs-QKPAkr1XTTsMeek9M1RLen_MemEUQgj29N_xBld_LSWOC30NP4ubU/w403-h537/Morris%20Tiles.jpg" width="403" /></a></div><br /><p>In each box, we usually are send 4 yards each of white, black, and gray, a great variety to use as background. This time, there was a surprise! Instead of gray, we were sent the Dark Gray. I've had 1/2 yard cuts of the dark gray before, and used it making the road sashing on my <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2022/02/busy-city-row-by-row-blog-hop-plus.html" target="_blank">Busy City quilt</a> last year, but never had enough to properly use it as a background. Very excited to have 4 yards!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5g6ZJ767y3thEBRl9MkoQK22J9RiyiKSG51vASXkIbYnb2lKYbUVggFjfW8ahB98-7CppL-tbBQYf0k3LoFFHgKJl2zpxS4Zml_BY0IoEamh71aEFNTCZtHQyJiz5j7Nl9lKB9NpXacR9XMMWF0Q8M0UK-Ej_Bc4YlZx7-JPh8ajzCqgXyHA13O9-cb4/s4032/solids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5g6ZJ767y3thEBRl9MkoQK22J9RiyiKSG51vASXkIbYnb2lKYbUVggFjfW8ahB98-7CppL-tbBQYf0k3LoFFHgKJl2zpxS4Zml_BY0IoEamh71aEFNTCZtHQyJiz5j7Nl9lKB9NpXacR9XMMWF0Q8M0UK-Ej_Bc4YlZx7-JPh8ajzCqgXyHA13O9-cb4/w432-h576/solids.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>And, last but not least, I received 3 sets of stash builder rolls. These are 5" x WOF and are a fun way to get a lot of different fabrics in a variety of colors, from a variety of collections. I love using stash builder rolls for scrap projects and applique.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKq_2QH2cFH2afWup281z-_qnKPNlJ_LN--Jg0HDyU0D5aNyJdmgsv6gEM6MBDP_fToaZKLdJ5IFHshpzIoaOP4o8KzDNuJjCjPcQab61S9kVSTkjgyFUB6Gp6nC6kms3gHAWMFplNx908bcYoIPBR7MZmhAFmOSNqMhLpn_HpGIFyiIW49Bf7jN5ao9I/s4032/stash%20builder%20rolls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKq_2QH2cFH2afWup281z-_qnKPNlJ_LN--Jg0HDyU0D5aNyJdmgsv6gEM6MBDP_fToaZKLdJ5IFHshpzIoaOP4o8KzDNuJjCjPcQab61S9kVSTkjgyFUB6Gp6nC6kms3gHAWMFplNx908bcYoIPBR7MZmhAFmOSNqMhLpn_HpGIFyiIW49Bf7jN5ao9I/w466-h350/stash%20builder%20rolls.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Thank you, Island Batik, for all the beautiful fabric!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-14222986008858045722023-07-17T05:30:00.001-04:002023-07-17T05:30:00.137-04:00Christmas in July -- Cookie Mats<p>Welcome to Christmas in July! When <a href="https://www.cdm365studios.com/" target="_blank">Siobhan of CDM365 Studios</a> asked me about participating in her Christmas in July blog hop, my first thought after "Yes!" was that I needed to pick a project. I remembered back to Christmas 2021 when <a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/2021/12/cookies-for-santa.html" target="_blank">my son & I made a cookie mat to put Santa's cookies on</a>--we put our cookies on the side of the fireplace, so we wanted something nice to be there for Santa. I decided that making some new ones would be a fun project for us the weekend of July 4th.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1GD9wYcYe6KR7pKT_-HlHR2kga-rKJJKJVqMEvBM0D8ScRbFW9uH3YUbtgNH5916tyMaFAw2LMcD_1A137-urZnZeWvJjUq1gEKIFlplHivnNKFrMY4_VK0vrBKHxHPmG_do4xvTt0XJ6wtwbZCuWYbupkvxWLwt_tnh0k4_spWOK3CWLL611qi_Aqs/s4032/20230714_130334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1GD9wYcYe6KR7pKT_-HlHR2kga-rKJJKJVqMEvBM0D8ScRbFW9uH3YUbtgNH5916tyMaFAw2LMcD_1A137-urZnZeWvJjUq1gEKIFlplHivnNKFrMY4_VK0vrBKHxHPmG_do4xvTt0XJ6wtwbZCuWYbupkvxWLwt_tnh0k4_spWOK3CWLL611qi_Aqs/w483-h362/20230714_130334.jpg" width="483" /></a></div><br /><p>I got out my box of Island Batik scraps and some of my AccuQuilt dies and we went to town! I had set out some lighter scraps for backgrounds and let Fire Monkey (age 9) dictate which he wanted and what size. We both started with the dinosaurs and added Santa-inspired hats.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKFm2zGHjr6AbDgDernKnzMcti_SVNX9yeKWj-BT6vuV8x9O6HU15-5RkWJxBwwnbWVeHS30T7fg4Ng_DCleKaxCDsrzK275NefaEFt1JG6wlSmjC50BijfYS3Ckm44HVdhAOCAccr6oKjArr6IlKK5L3PcPzM4Oh27xtGXYkkGevqcabk74VcR3lC5M/s3546/two%20dinos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2078" data-original-width="3546" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKFm2zGHjr6AbDgDernKnzMcti_SVNX9yeKWj-BT6vuV8x9O6HU15-5RkWJxBwwnbWVeHS30T7fg4Ng_DCleKaxCDsrzK275NefaEFt1JG6wlSmjC50BijfYS3Ckm44HVdhAOCAccr6oKjArr6IlKK5L3PcPzM4Oh27xtGXYkkGevqcabk74VcR3lC5M/w523-h307/two%20dinos.jpg" width="523" /></a></div><br /><p>Then we moved on to Snowmen. Fire Monkey really got into it, he picked his fabrics, I added fusible web, then he ran the fabric through the Accuquilt cutter--he loves cranking the handle! He wanted to fuse in the shapes in place on his background, so I let him use the iron for that, with me hovering nearby. I hate stitching the fiddly little tiny circles for eyes, so we used fabric markers and drew on eyes instead.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzSrvDlTyhtiwm5QGIR6w4yO7qNeyFK0FYveVDY_QS9w5Gsq_CTijR6mGDsfpIIsBnNAIh5QW6r00sNGpE4JJoMFAGvuX72G3H5A23zoxc18HJk4GW4I9aJlVpACM75-7pw8FEiviDv-9CoGMvYYd1S9sulhLrrtSaHFTYuHLTor-wIs38iEfwRCdXbo/s4032/20230716_202017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzSrvDlTyhtiwm5QGIR6w4yO7qNeyFK0FYveVDY_QS9w5Gsq_CTijR6mGDsfpIIsBnNAIh5QW6r00sNGpE4JJoMFAGvuX72G3H5A23zoxc18HJk4GW4I9aJlVpACM75-7pw8FEiviDv-9CoGMvYYd1S9sulhLrrtSaHFTYuHLTor-wIs38iEfwRCdXbo/w543-h407/20230716_202017.jpg" width="543" /></a></div><br /><p>This could be a fun holiday project with the kids of grandkids. Finished size doesn't really matter, we ended up with 2 that are essentially mug rugs and 2 that are more like placemats, and one sort of in-between. If you like the larger size, you could have kids make custom placemats for the holiday season. It doesn't matter if you use these for Santa's cookies or your own!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMWj6g1qjhdhhY_mBf0e2KD6u6LZ4yKfsZQr5MY9vdHjOx_eO1hL_VxMNP84AhbG4LQJOxZHx-voCM7ThYskXr9LWt3w7FDQQ_0Vk6IxWV7lnXClu7b-C-CLt0fjcIGOZUxAdJ6VBtChcnEpora4-vZjEx-rNC_LIH-J7AijkxzJoJa29wcdCOigz5W0/s4032/20230716_195856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMWj6g1qjhdhhY_mBf0e2KD6u6LZ4yKfsZQr5MY9vdHjOx_eO1hL_VxMNP84AhbG4LQJOxZHx-voCM7ThYskXr9LWt3w7FDQQ_0Vk6IxWV7lnXClu7b-C-CLt0fjcIGOZUxAdJ6VBtChcnEpora4-vZjEx-rNC_LIH-J7AijkxzJoJa29wcdCOigz5W0/w529-h397/20230716_195856.jpg" width="529" /></a></div><br /><p>We used Accuquilt to cut our shapes, but don't despair if you don't have one. Trace cookie cutters for lots of fun shapes! When I was pregnant with Fire Monkey, my friends hosted a baby shower and we made a mobile by tracing shapes from cookie cutters onto felt. You can do the same thing with quilting cotton--fuse your fusible web to your fabric, then trace your cookie cutter shape and cut it out. You can do that beforehand with younger kids or have older kids do it themselves. Don't want to mess with tiny little decorations like we did? Use fabric markers! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67FIPUhEQmcO9XdjOenICYxySMgVIMFSsbtktLRzh0ozOoXhcCcTxugXg4_PLB0yXB90mrmp3z0QkgLAnz6XT4GBZX_3TuSv_rGEzRsVNELt7bohW5xFu7EuU7Ww7INUyQ1F6J6pPZNOdXrAFLut3cAEaNNeVTjHMgw3RVU5cK7yv8smAoZPeWs_d5Ks/s4032/fire%20monkey.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2254" height="583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67FIPUhEQmcO9XdjOenICYxySMgVIMFSsbtktLRzh0ozOoXhcCcTxugXg4_PLB0yXB90mrmp3z0QkgLAnz6XT4GBZX_3TuSv_rGEzRsVNELt7bohW5xFu7EuU7Ww7INUyQ1F6J6pPZNOdXrAFLut3cAEaNNeVTjHMgw3RVU5cK7yv8smAoZPeWs_d5Ks/w326-h583/fire%20monkey.jpg" width="326" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fire Monkey picking out fabric and Accuquilt dies<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I used Hobbs Thermore batting because it's really thin and therefore good for placemats. For three of our cookie mats, I layered the top, batting, and backing and just used the satin stitching around the applique shapes as my only quilting. For the larger snowman mat, I did not stitch the appliques down but instead did a 1/2 inch crosshatch quilting, knowing that would keep all my applique shapes down. I used scraps of leftover bindings for all of them, so this entire project was all scraps. The 5th cookie mat, the one with the actual cookie in it, did not get finished in time, but I think I can have it done by the time Christmas actually rolls around! 😀</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYu_SWPXx8XlZhIE-kRMrUq7cQcGXXJ_6inLH-Wd16gZzi1dNdjHn_fpeCWBflNFhiP6GX2zLlqsfarybYUTT456bJDmmlX4TqaQ5bFyqiRx3A0GLKJayEzF0abJkoQtmVyoIu1rXCNDZ9DnYFUqgtytDJLj7H9FcOMgBB0gW76akwGlfJv65z27sMhk0/s4032/20230716_202028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYu_SWPXx8XlZhIE-kRMrUq7cQcGXXJ_6inLH-Wd16gZzi1dNdjHn_fpeCWBflNFhiP6GX2zLlqsfarybYUTT456bJDmmlX4TqaQ5bFyqiRx3A0GLKJayEzF0abJkoQtmVyoIu1rXCNDZ9DnYFUqgtytDJLj7H9FcOMgBB0gW76akwGlfJv65z27sMhk0/w497-h373/20230716_202028.jpg" width="497" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I hope you enjoyed these fun and fairly fast cookie mats. Be sure to visit all the other bloggers helping to make it Christmas in July.<br /></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>July 10th- Siobhan of </b><a href="http://www.cdm365studios.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>www.cdm365studios.com</b></span></a></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>July 11th- Joise of </b><a href="http://www.hiddenstitches.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>www.hiddenstitches.com</b></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b> </b></span><b>guest blogging on </b><a href="http://www.cdm365studios.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>www.cdm365studios.com</b></span></a><b> </b></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>July 12th- Lissa of </b><a href="http://www.lovinglylissa.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>www.lovinglylissa.com</b></span></a></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>July 13th- Jen of </b><a href="http://www.dizzyquilter.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>www.dizzyquilter.com</b></span></a></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>July 14th- Swan of </b><a href="http://www.swanamity.com/blog"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>www.swanamity.com/blog</b></span></a></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>July 17th- Emily of </b><a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/</b></span></a></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>July 18th- Siobhan of </b><a href="http://www.cdm365studios.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>www.cdm365studios.com</b></span></a></p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTO6_m58LFvHQwQDlFtVNitPU9dUlk527FfAKw-y5B0pQIqQ6z1LMTyvAVYIY-zG5miLRa8AkLSZfOTMGTCM38MlYYf58dhep4srpjL8Eab9NxRlUqtdIl3Gl-aK6Yen2f9fP4wmA_WcVMDRR-M74AX9Zp8U5NRw8VEe2-YyolmEHKl7YZf0nxS29nbI/s1080/christmas%20in%20july.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTO6_m58LFvHQwQDlFtVNitPU9dUlk527FfAKw-y5B0pQIqQ6z1LMTyvAVYIY-zG5miLRa8AkLSZfOTMGTCM38MlYYf58dhep4srpjL8Eab9NxRlUqtdIl3Gl-aK6Yen2f9fP4wmA_WcVMDRR-M74AX9Zp8U5NRw8VEe2-YyolmEHKl7YZf0nxS29nbI/s320/christmas%20in%20july.png" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br /> </b><p></p><br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42855692587242963.post-27117178624722516162023-07-13T21:17:00.000-04:002023-07-13T21:17:12.886-04:00Island Batik Upboxing #2<p>Twice a year, Island Batik Ambassadors receive shipments of their ambassador boxes. This is always a very, very exciting day because the boxes are stuffed with gorgeous Island Batik fabrics and other quilting related goodies that are meant to be used in the next 6 months' worth of challenges. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9ARuGcAntGhqek2Z1xVZ9jtsfX6no18v7KJMZ9Tl52uxQUfN0BCTO0P-s7lFpIbxP5MnopWwBljCSx29RZpdcP9F7zk0ovkIyPCFFcW7SeOkndwO-loNlbTxgTbITejB1eqT9A8nnpa_PEiF7TM7ZxFB7-PsfaWYLXgYki50sJpcU4UJs2GJxfIHQXI/s323/2023-IB-Round-Ambassador-Graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="323" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9ARuGcAntGhqek2Z1xVZ9jtsfX6no18v7KJMZ9Tl52uxQUfN0BCTO0P-s7lFpIbxP5MnopWwBljCSx29RZpdcP9F7zk0ovkIyPCFFcW7SeOkndwO-loNlbTxgTbITejB1eqT9A8nnpa_PEiF7TM7ZxFB7-PsfaWYLXgYki50sJpcU4UJs2GJxfIHQXI/w200-h197/2023-IB-Round-Ambassador-Graphic.png" width="200" /></a></div><p> <br />My July boxes (there were 2) weighed 28 pounds and were packed with fabric fun! I made a video showcasing everything I received. You can view it <a href="https://youtu.be/UXwCGCFlRhk " target="_blank">here</a>. If you have trouble with that link or just don't want to watch a video, here's an overview of what I got and when you'll see it in projects. First, the industry partners.<br /></p><p><a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/" target="_blank">Accuquilt</a> sent their <a href="https://www.accuquilt.com/go-north-carolina-star-12-finished-die.html" target="_blank">North Carolina Star die</a>. I'm particularly excited about this, because I live in North Carolina! Each ambassador got the same die and you'll see our projects using the block or components from it in October. I just finalized my design in EQ for this challenge and I am soooo in love with it! I'm itching to get stitching!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGEn151GQbTZ3f3VW3-xAUIdbuE6_SqOjKHKgpuYNKtj-t4BV3jQPbXAZI40XKN1JaAOHLKQhaFJxBlP9_eHoJ3hJjR429KoKsrBNx9yqRTEo9X3Ku0bh3QccQHH_oe9-o7F8uYiZhw9wZwKpJYM-Dwt7gcqBZVy9yyP203-54cfvjVYcyhBmqiCMSXA/s4032/20230604_141758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGEn151GQbTZ3f3VW3-xAUIdbuE6_SqOjKHKgpuYNKtj-t4BV3jQPbXAZI40XKN1JaAOHLKQhaFJxBlP9_eHoJ3hJjR429KoKsrBNx9yqRTEo9X3Ku0bh3QccQHH_oe9-o7F8uYiZhw9wZwKpJYM-Dwt7gcqBZVy9yyP203-54cfvjVYcyhBmqiCMSXA/w240-h319/20230604_141758.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxU07FuTThwUrwMgSQQm8U6-ireH-D_j7up7__yL64ppevVvK7Ygs9VZIe6ITzBqWyv_cdlZXCvY4WLcx9Lhw3RnXQO3-stJIeAoCj3TlbcFV-O5h0lJbAVHLN4XdOeyXXyQRIBjIGUIrBuyjf_fUncS5sKBPzRYWMOYUdVpYNry3kxfQiN19hGLgOxsQ/s4032/20230701_142137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxU07FuTThwUrwMgSQQm8U6-ireH-D_j7up7__yL64ppevVvK7Ygs9VZIe6ITzBqWyv_cdlZXCvY4WLcx9Lhw3RnXQO3-stJIeAoCj3TlbcFV-O5h0lJbAVHLN4XdOeyXXyQRIBjIGUIrBuyjf_fUncS5sKBPzRYWMOYUdVpYNry3kxfQiN19hGLgOxsQ/w240-h320/20230701_142137.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.hobbsbatting.com/" target="_blank">Hobbs</a> sent four (4!) different battings. There is Thermore, a thin polyester batting, Heirloom Premium wool batting, 100% cotton batting with scrim, and cotton/wool blend from the Tuscany collection. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2hTmHOsrWXuryNIxfcZh7cqpHAtbM1AePH3R33F40ZacJVcINK0SCs7kPkQ3Wn6nykmL0gBOmDWxNDhlcfDhnv237ZFYz7takqChJshNPP4GgTYjVHQ3xz_imjtm0l-xrsWats_puwZepgRMqEBADTRjebjTpvqauIq90jYFUEYXXjCkTygIlnWuPJw/s500/logo-heirloom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="500" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2hTmHOsrWXuryNIxfcZh7cqpHAtbM1AePH3R33F40ZacJVcINK0SCs7kPkQ3Wn6nykmL0gBOmDWxNDhlcfDhnv237ZFYz7takqChJshNPP4GgTYjVHQ3xz_imjtm0l-xrsWats_puwZepgRMqEBADTRjebjTpvqauIq90jYFUEYXXjCkTygIlnWuPJw/w432-h333/logo-heirloom.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><p>Aurifil sent 5 spools of thread, each a different weight. The red spool is wool thread in 12 weight (color Light Blue), the orange spool is 50 weight (color Peacock Blue), the wooden spool is 80 weight (color Mist), there is a spool of Aurifloss (color Shining Green) and a spool of monofilament thread. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9Dj8JyxEUhoSbPupfuORXySVlFHZwYuGtwfoh1Ko2-8prbBBvMjtIbZcAJAcT6xey8j2ysfpd1zgo14EyR2GIJ0N0FQtY8IXJGa2wvO8LgiPwX2JRCsrBbIBZ_Yh2hoqMBi9fT9-Oa7sY_397hiXha6_CQ3VbkGNPQxKhfrrGuzoga8pXzIzYjqk3wM/s4032/20230701_142712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9Dj8JyxEUhoSbPupfuORXySVlFHZwYuGtwfoh1Ko2-8prbBBvMjtIbZcAJAcT6xey8j2ysfpd1zgo14EyR2GIJ0N0FQtY8IXJGa2wvO8LgiPwX2JRCsrBbIBZ_Yh2hoqMBi9fT9-Oa7sY_397hiXha6_CQ3VbkGNPQxKhfrrGuzoga8pXzIzYjqk3wM/w438-h329/20230701_142712.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.byannie.com/" target="_blank">By Annie</a> sent a kit to make a bag of my choice. This is one of my favorite challenges every year! I spend all year deciding which bag I want to make next and Annie sends me everything I need to make it--pattern, hardware, supplies, and naturally Island Batik fabric. I am using fabric from a line called Limerick, which will be in stores in December. I chose the <a href="https://www.byannie.com/out-and-about?search=out%20and%20about" target="_blank">Out and About</a> pattern, which is a small backpack absolutely loaded with pockets. We will all showcase our bags in November, though truth be told, I'll have a hard time waiting that long to make mine!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlhIVc4G4t505wV2lwWU8Jf9t_p-KtOcbW6D9R_iZTgBTyiJC1f21agaLqRN6cJ3d1JasvErnqYy0mm49eU_mOA-HHzUqLc9avrwtYstArnpvi1p-Alk0uKZtNnZQxf1EPF1BOs56uJ03pTh31gkf0nWjHRypdQQF_yEepJXv5TmZDzA-nUGAuXDcJRs/s3951/by%20annie%20kit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2626" data-original-width="3951" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlhIVc4G4t505wV2lwWU8Jf9t_p-KtOcbW6D9R_iZTgBTyiJC1f21agaLqRN6cJ3d1JasvErnqYy0mm49eU_mOA-HHzUqLc9avrwtYstArnpvi1p-Alk0uKZtNnZQxf1EPF1BOs56uJ03pTh31gkf0nWjHRypdQQF_yEepJXv5TmZDzA-nUGAuXDcJRs/w490-h326/by%20annie%20kit.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><p>And then there's the fabric! First, I have a half yard bundle of English Lavender, an absolutely gorgeous collection of purples and blues. I love this collection! With it, I have 2 yards each of foundation fabrics Frosting and Eggplant. English Lavender is a spring collection; pre-cuts are available now and yardage will be coming to quilts shops soon. Spring collections will be featured in a September blog hop.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBCJQ1-p3v18yl7Z8xYFnab03ec-F6G11yGEi_DRGrGGCIcRih4v2D0MgN-7rGKEdApidhDAWaz9WEzzUcr1GEaoq05ZiQi5E_hXDATebCF3I-r6D2APkdm7tpKUryd0-o3h4srsdqVhY6Tbw27fvvlC3F963-wpUVk-vM6bAMyHSZnsOs1ysE7JnjRE/s3584/english%20lavender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3584" data-original-width="3024" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBCJQ1-p3v18yl7Z8xYFnab03ec-F6G11yGEi_DRGrGGCIcRih4v2D0MgN-7rGKEdApidhDAWaz9WEzzUcr1GEaoq05ZiQi5E_hXDATebCF3I-r6D2APkdm7tpKUryd0-o3h4srsdqVhY6Tbw27fvvlC3F963-wpUVk-vM6bAMyHSZnsOs1ysE7JnjRE/w444-h526/english%20lavender.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I received a 10" stack of Buds & Blooms, another spring collection, plus 2 yards each of the foundations Moonstone and Dandelion in Plum. I love the colors in Buds & Blooms! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYtDhcRkH6-LFMRcZhfcEK2jBXOZMYXqZf9pqhhajk-ikdUt3aqGMAI4xxziwZnGQhxYZk_c1pdK-QIxtZfeD4N_Q9tn2JanXrFwGvedyBC4lc84mk8xZT0UFXWzyGRpqiVlD_v2nudDF8ZtJkBxZy5JSlcKoh2Oj2b3KNpsvr-8Aq1FtN9JbPI0fNnc/s3325/buds%20and%20blooms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2639" data-original-width="3325" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYtDhcRkH6-LFMRcZhfcEK2jBXOZMYXqZf9pqhhajk-ikdUt3aqGMAI4xxziwZnGQhxYZk_c1pdK-QIxtZfeD4N_Q9tn2JanXrFwGvedyBC4lc84mk8xZT0UFXWzyGRpqiVlD_v2nudDF8ZtJkBxZy5JSlcKoh2Oj2b3KNpsvr-8Aq1FtN9JbPI0fNnc/w482-h382/buds%20and%20blooms.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I was sent two more pre-cuts, both gradations. Gradations are from the always-available Foundations fabrics and include 20 fabrics of the same color family. I got a strip pack of Glorious Greens and a 10" stack of Ravishing Reds.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji83KdPZMKyEEvotESS0K9HldjR0NOZCZJOYeYRfnRIVvXIWFkmtglJLKHqqYB4odkR3egG0lYRyZ6MO3CkweK2FHWPkS-0NvtqgyBGXsN2MfAHDMZ7014NGTjZ_7ZraRkVT-QfwuasQm_GyQDcrgTroaR3-Wsc6cbacyB5OkqAER3-L5XCx_4MQtpRBI/s3462/gradations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2276" data-original-width="3462" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji83KdPZMKyEEvotESS0K9HldjR0NOZCZJOYeYRfnRIVvXIWFkmtglJLKHqqYB4odkR3egG0lYRyZ6MO3CkweK2FHWPkS-0NvtqgyBGXsN2MfAHDMZ7014NGTjZ_7ZraRkVT-QfwuasQm_GyQDcrgTroaR3-Wsc6cbacyB5OkqAER3-L5XCx_4MQtpRBI/w502-h329/gradations.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>A good neutral is frequently a must for a quilt, and I was sent a whopping 6 yards of Almond, one of the neutrals from Foundations.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwEvlMKnKPLo7pNx0podN0oapgcVinLIurx0Dqa9ZkcxPYjpJzQNFuKs3mmAqioAmPLOzxTBM8KkbYFTy2sWL7a5RIVDN7UPJnvtPEQITss28YHVlGlXtkzcXnT0y04HHf1PtV1hnugaqH7WpNkRf7EnVdfjiN20NyMgIS30tjx4S51eaPuzaSRaJ8yQk/s576/Almond.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="576" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwEvlMKnKPLo7pNx0podN0oapgcVinLIurx0Dqa9ZkcxPYjpJzQNFuKs3mmAqioAmPLOzxTBM8KkbYFTy2sWL7a5RIVDN7UPJnvtPEQITss28YHVlGlXtkzcXnT0y04HHf1PtV1hnugaqH7WpNkRf7EnVdfjiN20NyMgIS30tjx4S51eaPuzaSRaJ8yQk/w447-h447/Almond.jpg" width="447" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almond</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Then there is a surprise bundle! This is a half yard bundle of one of the collections that will be in shops around December, so I can't show it to you yet! These collections will be highlighted in November. I didn't get a picture of it wrapped up.</p><p>And finally, a Foundations bundle of half yard cuts that coordinate with English Lavendar and my surprise collection. All of these are from the always-available Foundations fabrics, of which there are three families: Solids, Blenders, and Basics. Solids are what they sound like, Blenders have a pattern to them, and Basics are subtle batik dyed fabrics. For solids, I was sent Green, Turquoise, Dark Gray, and Amethyst. For Blenders I have Round Petal Floral in Lemonade, Small Pointed Floral in Turquoise, Wavy Dots in Bluebird, and Small Petal in Purple (my favorite!). And in basics I have Purple, Teal, Jade, and Sky.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyJ1QqT-yEHINn80zCmuoVr5lCKT_WqoR9P3nnQCGjhFpygcii5m6x9NUBwfQECKf_Y9Lu8fk2yXSE4D-HOaFew0S5GewRBRBxBRMBxzgwHgV1wK7NHnpPjLNxhKnCSLLbHR_RDJbcJAnhiiHq1JY5bauBwJmAoqF2SYegf3Ied34IcwLCyH1aNcVT4M/s3281/foundations%20bundle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3281" data-original-width="2387" height="545" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyJ1QqT-yEHINn80zCmuoVr5lCKT_WqoR9P3nnQCGjhFpygcii5m6x9NUBwfQECKf_Y9Lu8fk2yXSE4D-HOaFew0S5GewRBRBxBRMBxzgwHgV1wK7NHnpPjLNxhKnCSLLbHR_RDJbcJAnhiiHq1JY5bauBwJmAoqF2SYegf3Ied34IcwLCyH1aNcVT4M/w397-h545/foundations%20bundle.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><br /><p>I just love all the beautiful fabrics and fun goodies! I can't wait to show you what I make with all this bounty in the next 6 months! Many thanks to Island Batik, Accuquilt, Aurifil, By Annie, and Hobbs!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhyXgodX3NOChs5YIKmTYlOCUOKBcXZhWgWyEJxG5JARRDlFVfnVi_bMqajyYrHZGWVm5IqfNMrgU3B9-vZrqYWeAAzyR47WZOftPoYSgVs4zb_-pIggtKPloJXSsyllhtLzmBAf5rqJNnB_VYxTC9z7ULYnFj0kZi0kixWc_qWOJ_3RmyZ1yUcijBpc/s3451/fabrics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2642" data-original-width="3451" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhyXgodX3NOChs5YIKmTYlOCUOKBcXZhWgWyEJxG5JARRDlFVfnVi_bMqajyYrHZGWVm5IqfNMrgU3B9-vZrqYWeAAzyR47WZOftPoYSgVs4zb_-pIggtKPloJXSsyllhtLzmBAf5rqJNnB_VYxTC9z7ULYnFj0kZi0kixWc_qWOJ_3RmyZ1yUcijBpc/w590-h452/fabrics.jpg" width="590" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.com9