Island Batik is having a blog hop all June with fabulous quilts, and tons of giveaways! This challenge features the classic Irish chain block, and no matter the layout, it can come together in a fraction of the cutting time with our sponsored Accuquilt Irish Chain 10-inch Finished Die.

As part of the Island Batik Ambassador program, I received all the supporting materials for this project from Island Batik, Schmetz Needles, Aurifil Thread, Hobbs Batting, and my trusty Oliso Iron from Oliso home. I am an affiliate for Accuquilt. I may earn a small commission at no additional expense to you if you use my affiliate links in this post.

Serenity is the fabric collection by Jerry Khiev that I was sent for this challenge. True to the name it features calming tones of pink and green with soft shapes stamped throughout.

Here is the shop list to pick up this collection!

Accuquilt makes things even easier by giving away free patterns with each die they release. I used the Checkered Irish Chain Throw Pattern with this collection to really bring out the calm nature of these fabrics. 

Hobbs Bleached Cotton with my ideal choice batting. It’s more white than the natural battings, which helps with the seams showing on the Island Batik Foundations background in white. Cotton is also a light batting, keeping this quilt in an airy serenity nature!

A standard 75/11 needle was my choice for this easy piecing pair with my mini Oliso pro iron in pistachio. Aurifil 50wt Mako in color 2310 was a soft neutral used in my piecing.

Remember to enter this week’s giveaway at Island Batik!

Link to Island Batik Blog

You will also have a chance each week, and again in the with the final vote!

Make sure you are following along with the other 22 Island Batik Ambassadors for inspiration and tips! 

Renee Atkinson @ Pink Tulip Quilting
Tina Dillard @ Quilting Affection Designs
Connie Kauffman @ Kauffman Designs
Emily Leachman @ Darling Dogwood
Denise Looney @ A Quiltery
Susan Deshensky @ Lady Blue Quilt Studio
Brittany Fisher @ Bobbin with Brittany
Carol Stanek @ Stitch with Color
Solomae Stoycoff @ Cuddle Cat Quiltworks
Jennifer Thomas @ Curlicue Creations
Gail Sheppard @ Quilting Gail

Preeti Harris @ Sew Preeti Quilts
Susan Michaels @ Dragonfly Fiberart
Connie Kresin Campbell@Free Motion by the River
Leah Malasky @ Quilted Delights
Lisa Pickering @ Lisa’s Quilting Passion
Sarah Pitcher @ Pitcher’s Boutique LLC
Suzy Webster @ Webster Quilt
Mania Hatziioannidi @ Mania for Quilts
Kimberly Flannagan @ Kimberly’s Quilts
Kim Jamieson-Hirst @ Chatterbox Quilts
Brenda Alburl @ Songbird Designs