Songbird Blog Hop – My Quilted Jacket & Matching Bags

I’m so excited to share my project for the Island Batik Songbird Blog Hop! 💙🩷 Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations invited me to join, and she sent the sweetest bundle of Songbird fabrics (plus that perfect light pink).

I used the strips to create a quilted jacket by piecing directly onto a sweatshirt — scrappy, colorful, and full of texture. The pink binding with a decorative stitch on my Juki D4000 was the perfect finishing touch.

And because I always have leftovers… I made four matching bags! Each one quilted on my longarm with pantographs like Summer Flowers and Spinning Hearts.

I can’t wait to wear this jacket and carry these bags at the Houston Quilt Festival this November. Even in the Texas heat, I’m already dreaming of “winter” so I can show it off.

If you’re following the Songbird Blog Hop, be sure to check out the other makers — the creativity is amazing!

My Sunbonnet Sue & Overall Sam Quilt

Have you ever purchased a quilting tool and then had it patiently waiting for its turn? 😊 That was exactly the case with my AccuQuilt Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam fabric cutting dies. I bought them last year and finally had the chance to pull them out and create a quilt. I’m so glad I did because this project was so much fun!

Starry Seas Blog Hop

Welcome to Day 6 of the Blog Hop! Jennifer of Inquiring Quilter asked if I would like to join the…

Island Batik Ambassador Challenge: Out to Lunch 2.0 Bag by Annie

This month’s Island Batik Ambassador challenge involved creating a bag using a pattern from By Annie, specifically the “Out to Lunch 2.0.” The project utilized fabrics from the Berry Crush Collection and featured helpful video guides for construction. The finished bag is spacious, practical, and perfect for daily lunches with advanced storage options.

Threaded Chaos Blog Hop: My Journey with the Crazy Quilt

The Threaded Chaos Blog Hop by Island Batik celebrates the art of crazy quilting, blending various fabrics and embellishments. Influenced by the Victorian era and Japanese aesthetics, this project features innovative techniques using the Colorburst fabric line and Aurifil threads. It showcases creative freedom through improvisation, detailed stitching, and vibrant visuals.