The Darling Dogwood: Island Batik Ambassador

I am very excited to be in my 4th year as an Island Batik Ambassador! The monthly challenges have been an incredibly fun way to stretch my creativity and build my skills as a quilter. And Island Batik fabrics is simply gorgeous! Thank you, Island Batik, for this incredible opportunity.

January 2022: Step by Step
Bloom

Teacher Quilt: Purple Wildflowers

Cookies for Santa

December 2021: English Paper Piecing
Unicorn Bag

November 2021: Storm at Sea
Ocean Breeze

October 2021: Endangered Species with Aurifil
Gorilla Family

September 2021: By Annie Challenge
Ultimate Travel Bag

August 2021: Try a Tool Blog Hop with Deb Tucker's Studio 180 Design
Fancy Feathers

July 2021: Never Too Early
Wreath

July 2021: Never Too Early
Gobble Gobble

July 2021: Never Too Early
Hagatha's House

QuiltCon Class: Everyday Applique
Large Take a Stand made with applique from the class

June 2021: Spread Love & Joy with AccuQuilt
Harvest Vines

Teacher Quilt: Carolina Lily

Teacher Quilt: Bear Hugs

Teacher Quilt: Blueberry Hill

Teacher Quilt: Green Pinwheels

May 2021: Quilt Modern
Crop Rings

April 2021: It's All Up To You
Blooming Petals

Stay At Home Round Robin
Ursa Major

March 2021: Scrapbuster Challenge
Scrapbuster Express

QuiltCon Class: Bias Applique Mastery

February 2021: Create for a Cause
Lavender Waves

January 2021: Placemats
Whimsical Woods

Hearts on Fire Blog Hop
Hearts on Fire

Take A Stand

I am honored to be an Island Batik Ambassador in 2020; my second year of this amazing opportunity. Batiks were my first love in terms of fabric and I still am really drawn to the beautiful colors and patterns in batik fabrics.

December 2020: Medallion Quilt
Carolina Lilies at Dragonfly Pond

November 2020: Inspired By Nature Blog Hop
Dresden's Butterfly Garden

October 2020: Thread Painting with Aurifil
Funky Flower

September 2020: It's In The Bag Blog Hop with By Annie
Running With Scissors

Mystery Quilt Along
Jelly Snowflake

Stuffed Animal Quilt
made with off-cuts from Stormy Seas

August 2020: Try a Tool with Deb Tucker's Studio 180 Design
Stormy Seas

July 2020: Christmas in July with Accuquilt
Sunny Skies

Mystery Quilt Along
Scrap Dance Twist

June 2020 Bonus Project
Whale Trio

June 2020: Ambassador's Choice
Buffalo Moon

Centred Quilt Along
Sunset Radiance

Creating a Quilted Legacy blog hop
A Whale of a Legacy

May 2020: Ultimate Home Decor blog hop
Christmas Tree Skirt

April 2020: Creative Borders & Binding
Teddy Bear's Picnic

Make Us Laugh Blog Hop
Laughing Elephant

March 2020: One Die Wonder with AccuQuilt
Wildflowers

February 2020: Log Cabin Blog Hop
Mountain Cabin

January 2020: Let's Get Scrappy
Crazy Quilt Sewing Machine Cover

2019 was my first year as an Island Batik Ambassador. I had an amazing year that really pushed me creatively; I made things that I never would have thought I was capable of creating. (Projects are shown in reverse chronological order.)

Bonus: Sewing with my son
Butterfly Pillow