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
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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
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
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
Creative Borders and Bindings
This month's challenge was to make a quilt with creative borders and and binding. Â I wanted to use the Whispering Feathers 2 1/2" strips that were designed by Kathy Engle. Â In order to do that, the main fabric in my borders could not be wider than 2 1/2". Â No limits however on the background fabric.… Continue reading Creative Borders and Bindings
One Die Wonder with Accuquilt Project
What a month this has been! Â People quarantined in their homes with the people they love (hopefully). Â My husband and I have been joking "It's a good thing I like you." Â Not too much has changed for us though. Â My husband works from home, and I'm a quilter. Â If I was locked in my home… Continue reading One Die Wonder with Accuquilt Project
Log Cabin Blog Hop with Island Batik -Beach Comber
This is the 3rd day of the second week of the Log Cabin Island Batik Blog Hop showing all the new fabric lines.  Isn't this fabric beautiful!  It's called Jewel Box, but I can't help but see the Emerald Coast here in North Florida.  "Jewel Box"  is designed by Kathy Engle for Linda and Carl Sullivan… Continue reading Log Cabin Blog Hop with Island Batik -Beach Comber
Island Batik Unboxing Video
I am so excited to be an Island Batik Ambassador for 2020.Let me first give credit to my son, David Renna, of  RennaVation Studios for making this video for me.  Thank you for watching.  I know you may not have gotten a good look at all the goodies in the box so let me… Continue reading Island Batik Unboxing Video
Gail Renna 