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
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Ultimate Home Decor Blog Hop
This is the beautiful fabric I was given for this month's Home Decor challenge by Island Batik. It was many of my favorite colors, and they were vibrant and just stunning. At first, I just designed a quilt to go with the fabric, because that's what I do: I see fabric and see a… Continue reading Ultimate Home Decor Blog Hop
One Die Wonder with Accuquilt Project
What a month this has been! People quarantined in their homes with the people they love (hopefully). My husband and I have been joking "It's a good thing I like you." Not too much has changed for us though. My husband works from home, and I'm a quilter. If I was locked in my home… Continue reading One Die Wonder with Accuquilt Project
A Thread Director
I don't often write about gadgets, but when something helps me I like to pass it on. A while back I was given a “Specialty Thread Spool Pin Adapter” to try. I took it home, put it in a drawer, and truthfully forgot about it. Then recently I was vending at a show across from… Continue reading A Thread Director
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
Island Batik Ambassador Projects
Indian Summer Jellyroll Rug Starburst Christmas in July Table Runner Higher Ground Ruler Wrap Thread Painting Inspired by Nature Medallion Quilt Lemoyne Star… Continue reading Island Batik Ambassador Projects
STEAM ENGINE WHISTLE STOP TOUR
TAKE A GANDER I hope you have been enjoying the Whistle Stop Tour this week with my fellow Certified Instructors along with Deb Tucker and Studio 180 Design team. I know I have. Let me introduce myself in case you are new to my blog. I'm Gail Renna of Quilt Haven Threads. I have been… Continue reading STEAM ENGINE WHISTLE STOP TOUR
Get Ready for a New Blog Hop
My fellow Certified Instructors (CIs) and I are gearing up for a new blog hop! This one is called Tuckerize Your Quilting and we will be posting about our favorite tools starting on Monday 7/15/19. Your won't want to miss any of the CIs' posts. Here is the schedule. Monday 7/15/19: Tammy Silvers, Tamarinis tamarinis.typepad.com… Continue reading Get Ready for a New Blog Hop
The Journey
"The Journey", is a quilt designed for my son-in-law when he entered medical school. It was his dream to become a doctor of medicine from the time he was a little boy. When he was accepted in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) it was the beginning of a long awaited for… Continue reading The Journey
Prism in Twilight Chic
Look at this gorgeous fabric I got to work with this week! Deb Tucker's Twilight Chic line from Island Batik is just gorgeous! They go so well together making any project look great. You will definitely want to ask your local quilt shop for this fabric for your next project. … Continue reading Prism in Twilight Chic
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