sewing
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Welcome to week 4! Congratulations on getting through all your cuts and block creations! Now we’re ready to lay out those blocks and get them sewn together for a finished quilt top! It’s easy to get stuck here. You’re so close to the end, but there’s always a few more blocks to flip around. Here’s…
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Welcome to week 2! Looks like you’ve got you fabrics, so now it’s time for the next step in getting them all cut up for sewing. It’s already been a thrill to see all the fabric choices from week 1! Fabric Prep Work A fat eighth is large enough that you could pre-wash these precuts…
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A large drive for quilters is bringing beauty and comfort for those we love, and compassion we feel for those in unfortunate circumstances. Island Batik has partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. They have the bold tagline “NO ONE SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUT TOWN!” This post contains products sent to me for free,…
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June is a busy month personally. My husband and son have birthdays, family visits, Father’s Day, Fisher Family Reunion, and then summer activities in our town ramp up. A hidden benefit of being a sew sampler member with Fat Quarter Shop is they release a blank calendar for the next month when they post a…
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Welcome to week 1! I’m so glad you’re here! Looks like you’re interested in a fun, beginner friendly quilt! If you haven’t gone through the Announcement Post already, you’ll want to head there for the pattern and schedule. Today we’re talking about fabric options! A Fat Eighth is a piece of fabric that is one…
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As quilters, we know that our craft brings us joy and fulfillment. But in the midst of busy schedules, demanding jobs, and family responsibilities, finding time for quilting can sometimes feel like a challenge. However, with the right strategies and tools, it’s possible to pursue our passion while juggling all of life’s demands. Here are…
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Looking for crisp points and carefree sewing those complicated angles? Then Foundation Paper Piecing is the perfect pairing in your quilting journey! I did my very first Foundation Paper Piecing project last year with the Island Batik Perfectly Pieced Blog Hop. I made a colorful log house block pattern. This year we have the exciting…
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What’s a surprising benefit to mastering curve piecing in quilting? Making stuffed animals! This month the Island Batik Ambassadors each picked a pattern form Funky Friends Factory to make. I picked out Tom the Turkey. He’s big, round, and was labeled beginner friendly. This type of sewing is entirely new to me, but I didn’t…
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Who knows quilts better than a batting company? This new subscription box is a newer one to the quilt subscription box game, at a moderate price for $47, which includes shipping. Let’s check out this monthly subscription box: The Quilting Box! The site says its for all skill levels looking to learn and refine their…
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The March Challenge for the Island Batik Ambassadors was a free months to work on whatever project we chose! I went scrap busting with Doug Leko’s “Sparkle” pattern from his book, Stashtastic 2. Let me tell you… I cleared out a LOT with this 72×80 inch quilt! You can watch this quilt get made on…
Brittany Fisher - Bobbin with Brittany 