I'm so thrilled to be an Island Batik Ambassador again for 2021! Wait until you see the challenges that are planned for this year. Twice a year, we receive boxes filled with fabric, thread, needles, and batting to use for our projects. Below is a video showing the beautiful supplies I have been sent. After… Continue reading Unboxing Island Batik 2021
Category: Aurifil Thread
Placemat Challenge
It's a new year with new Island Batik challenges ahead. I'm so excited. I have been watching our new Island Batik Ambassadors as they unpack their boxes of supplies for the next six months and start off running with their first challenge. The creativity of this group is amazing, and inspiring! I will be posting… Continue reading Placemat Challenge
Medallion Quilt
I have thouroughly enjoyed my time as an Island Batik Ambassador this year. The monthly challenges have been good for me in "expanding my borders" and getting to know other quilters and designers has been inspiring. The fabric from Island Batik, needles from Schmetz, dies and cutters from AccuQuilt, thread from Aurifil, batting from Hobbs… Continue reading Medallion Quilt
Inspired by Nature
I have been so inspired by all the quilts I have seen by my fellow Island Batik Ambassadors this month: beautiful, creative quilts made with gorgeous Island Batik fabrics that are in your local quilt shops now. How can we not rush out and buy them all? Being locked down this year has made me… Continue reading Inspired by Nature
Thread Painting
This month's challenge was about the beautiful Aurifil thread colors and of course, the also beautiful Island Batik fabrics. We were to use the Aurifil for quilting, shading, dimension, and just general fun. I decided to start with an appliqué shape and see how I could enhance with the thread. The fabric I choose for… Continue reading Thread Painting
Island Batik Ambassador’s It’s in the Bag Blog Hop
This month was a big step out of my box: it has been a long time since I made any bags or large project, besides a quilt, so I was very glad for the great instructions and video tutorials provided By Annie. The instructions that come with the pattern are very detailed and clear, but… Continue reading Island Batik Ambassador’s It’s in the Bag Blog Hop
Try a Tool by Studio 180 Design
This month our challenge was to make a quilt using the Studio 180 Design tool that came in our second Island Batik Ambassador box. I was given the Star 60 tool, Studio 180 Design's newest tool, used to make 60 degree quilt designs with 17 size options! If you have been following me, you would… Continue reading Try a Tool by Studio 180 Design
Island Batik Ambassador Box 2
Box 2 What a crazy year it has been! I'm so glad to get beautiful Island Batik fabric, Aurifil thread, Accuquilt, Studio 180 Design tools, Hobbs batting and by Annie supplies delivered to my home. Makes everything a little more bearable. In case you want a closer look here are some photos of what was… Continue reading Island Batik Ambassador Box 2
Christmas in July
This month was such a fun challenge. Ambassadors were sent an AccuQuilt Go! Me, which is a small ultraportable AccuQuilt cutter perfect for trying out the AccuQuilt products, for quilters who travel, or have limited space. It came with two GO! dies, one for Half Square Triangles, and one for Quarter Square Triangles. Our challenge… Continue reading Christmas in July
Island Batik Free Theme
This month Island Batik Ambassadors were given a free time to create anything we wanted. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. I had just received my Studio 180 Design Star 60 tool and couldn't wait to play. The Star 60 tool will make hexagon, diamond, and triangle shapes to make star points, or you… Continue reading Island Batik Free Theme
Gail Renna 