The challenge with Island Batik for August was to use a new tool(to me) from Studio 180 and use a specific line of fabrics. Scroll down for the giveaway details.
I got the Corner Beam tool.
I played in Electric quilt until I got a design I liked. I named the quilt: Hay Stars.
The fabric group that I am using is Peacock Plume and should be in your shops soon!
I picked my favorite fabrics for the star units and a few square in a square units.
The instructions for the tool are easy to follow, and the units are quick to sew.
I made 2 sizes of the unit. 4" and 2" . The 2" units are super cute!
There is so little waste in getting the units a perfect size.
The background fabrics I chose is Yolk. It is a super summery yellow and white fabric.
I keep a map close by when I am piecing the quilt together. This quilt is all 4" squares.
I don't have a design wall, but I do have longarm bars and a big floor! This is how I layout my quilt as I am stitching it together.
The quilt finished at 64" by 68", perfect lap size quilt.
Next up is the quilting plan.
I had thought about custom quilting it, but I love allover feathers and this just spoke to me! The design is Anne Bright, Simple Feathers .
The quilting in process with a yummy yellow variegated thread. I used Hobbs Cotton/Wool blend. It is my new favorite!
After quilting, I bound the quilt with 18" strips of all the focus fabrics. I love scrappy bindings.
I chose to take the quilt's portrait out in my hay field. It is now a hay bale cover!
And of course the super trendy slo mo unfurling of the quilt:
Giveaway: click here for the giveaway of this precut!
Disclosure: The products featured here were provided to me free of charge by Island Batik, Hobbs, and Studio 180 Designs.
Its 2021 and even though things are looking up, we are still in the midst of a Pandemic. We really need to find some joy. The bright colors and act of creating with fabric can bring so much joy in a stressful time. I will continue to create while I am just beginning to start traveling and teaching. Follow me on Instagram to find more fun and colorful quilt projects (and some gardening and cooking too!). @bestquilter
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Visit all the Island Batik Ambassadors for their quilts made with the Studio 180 Tools:
This months Blog hop:
August 10:
Mania Hatzioannidi, Mania for Quilts Gail Sheppard, Quilting Gail
August 11:
Elizabeth DeCroos, Epida Studio Preeti Harris, Sew Preeti Quilts
August 12:
Emily Leachman, The Darling Dogwood Jennifer Thomas, Curlicue Creations
August 16:
Pamela Boatright, Pamela Quilts Gail Renna, Quilt Haven Threads
August 17:
Denise Looney, For the Love of Geese Sally Manke, Sally Manke Fiber Artist
August 18:
Brianna Roberts, Sew Cute and Quirky Suzy Webster, Websterquilt
August 19:
Jennifer Eubank, Archipelago Quilting Jennifer Fulton, Inquiring Quilter
August 23:
Jane Hauprich, Stitch by Stitch Custom Quilting Maryellen McAuliffe, Mary Mack Made Mine
August 24:
Megan Best, Bestquilter Janet Yamamoto, Whispers of Yore
August 25:
Claudia Porter, Create with Claudia Michelle Roberts, Creative Blonde
August 26:
Leah Malasky, Quilted Delights Andi Stanfield, True Blue Quilts
August 30:
Joanne Hart, Unicorn Harts Connie Kauffman, Kauffman Designs