I had such a great time working with these wonderful Island Batik fabrics. When I opened the package and saw the beautiful colours and patterns, I knew I wanted to do something special. Most of our IB challenges result in wall hangings or something even smaller but that wasn't going to do this time. I decided on a queen sized quilt. I was given so much fabric that I didn't worry about not having enough. I did use one of the blenders for the background but everything else is from the Elk Lodge line.
I wanted to use a block with a plain centre to show off the focus fabric so I chose to combine Shoofly and Grecian Square I like the way the fabrics blend into each other and yet still hold their own.
I have been waiting for the batting and a replacement part for my long arm so wasn't able to get the top quilted. Both arrived today so I am looking forward to getting it on the frame. I will post more photos when it is finished. I will be using Hobbs batting as usual (it is the only brand I use as I know I can depend on its quality) and Aurifil thread.
It was hard getting a good photo as the top was much larger than my design wall and there is too much snow to put it on the clothes line which is my normal place for the larger ones. I have, therefore, taken a few so you can see how well the fabrics play together.
Don't forget to enter your name in the comments to be eligible for the draw. You will win a selection of the fabrics I used in this quilt. A reminder: you must be a follower of this blog so sign up now. Just click the link on the right side of this post,
blessings,
Getaway Blog Hop Schedule
WEEK 1
Monday, January 7 – Crystal Ball
Maryellen McAuliffe –Mary Mack’s BlogSandra Walker- mmm! quilts
Tuesday, January 8 – Ditty
Stephanie Jacobson –Steph Jacobson DesignsMichelle Roberts- Creative Blonde
Wednesday, January 9 – Elk Lodge
Connie Kresin Campbell – Free Motion by the RiverAnna Branch –Ark Angel Creations
Thursday, January 10 – Feline Fine
Bea Lee –Bea QuilterSharon Parcel- Yellow Cat Designs
Friday, January 11 – Flea Market
Geraldine Wilkins – Living Water QuilterJessica Caldwell- Desert Bloom Quilting
WEEK 2
Monday, January 14 – Fortune Teller
Sarah Goer –Sarah Goer QuiltsSherry Shish –Powered by Quilting
Jennifer Fulton –The Inquiring Quilter
Tuesday, January 15 – Gypsy Rose
Jen Strauser –Dizzy QuilterJanet Yamamoto- Whispers of Yore
Wednesday, January 16 – Paisley Park
Dione Gardner-Stephen- Clever ChameleonNancy Scott –Masterpiece Quilting
Thursday, January 17 – Soul Song
Carole Lyles Shaw- Carol Lyles ShawToby Lischko –Gateway Quilts & Stuff
Friday, January 18 – Twilight Chic
Jackie OBrien –If These Threads Could TalkTina Dillard- Quilting Affection
WEEK 3
Monday, January 21 – Winter Park
Jennifer Thomas- Curlicue CreationsAnita Skjellanger- Quilt In a Not Shell
Tuesday, January 22 – Bazaar
Karen Overton- The Quilt RamblerAlison Vermilya- Little Bunny Quilts
Turid Bakken- Den syende himmel
Wednesday, January 23 – Blossom
Karen Neary –Sew Karen-ly CreatedLeanne Parsons –Devoted Quilter
Thursday, January 24 – Boho
Laura Piland- Slice of Pi QuiltsSuzy Webster- Adventurous Applique and Quilting
Myra Barnes- Busy Hands Quilts
Friday, January 25 – Brookview
Vicki Schlimmer –Vicki’s Crafts and QuiltingAmy Warner –Sew Incredibly Crazy
WEEK 4
Monday, January 28 – French Blue
Pamela Boatright –PamelaQuiltsJoyce Mullis –Hearts Creations
Tuesday, January 29 – Midsummer Night
Kathleen McCormick –Kathleen McMusingConnie Kauffman – Kauffman Designs
Wednesday, January 30 – Oh Deer
Jen Shaffer- Patterns by JenJeanette Jones –Inchworm Fabrics
Thursday, January 31 – Snow Berry
Sally Mannke –Sally Manke Fiber ArtistJoan Kawano –Moosestash Quilting
Friday, February 1 – Candy Cane Lane and Icicle
IcicleTerri Vanden Bosch – Meanderings along Lizard Creek
Anne Wiens –Sweetgrass Creative Designs
Candy Cane Lane
Mania Hatziioannidi –Mania For Quilts
Barbara Gaddy –Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
You certainly chose a beautiful block to showcase the fabrics. Love the colours, and your quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful, Anna! These are my favorite colors and you did them justice with your design.
ReplyDeleteLooks great Anna
ReplyDeletePerfect quilt for fireside cozy evening. Nice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! This is going to look so great on your bed!! I'm looking forward to seeing it quilted and bound! Thanks for being willing to give up your extra fabric...who doesn't want to win some beautiful Island Batik fabric??!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great
ReplyDeleteHello Anna and Thank You for hopping. Your quilt is gorgeous. Island Batik fabrics are delightful. I do not quilt...yet...however I have followed Connie Kresin for many years and I, too, admire her very much. 2019 Blessings...
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely group of fabrics. I like what you did with them.
ReplyDeletequilting dash lady at comcast dot net
Really love the rich colors in this collection. Your quilt design shows it off very well.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I love how the colours work so nicely! It’s a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteWonderful fabrics and a great quilt design to showcase the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteGreat design and lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so beautiful! Awesome colors! Enjoy your day! :-) :-) angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
ReplyDeleteLots of work in this one. Someone is going to be very happy.
ReplyDeleteBatiks make a beautiful quilt. Following with Bloglovin'. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteIsland Batik fabrics are always beautiful and this line lives up to that. The pattern you chose is a very nice one and I like that you made a bed-sized quilt. Very attractive and appealing!
ReplyDeleteI love this. The struggle is real when the weather doesn't cooperate.
ReplyDeleteThe colors of these fabrics play together so well. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteLove these colors!
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Love your quilt!!
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Marion
Your quilt turned out great! I appreciate the masculine nature of the fabric line as well, as it is often challenging to find lines for men that aren't sports oriented. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I look forward to your finish.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna... Your quilt is beautiful. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteVery pretty anna ty for sharing your talents with us... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I have a batik quilt on one bed in my house and I just love the way it looks.
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this quilt just dance! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Batiks are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely use of the
ReplyDeletefabric for your quilt,
so pretty.
Carla from Utah
Love the way you used the batiks. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBatiks are such gorgeous fabrics, they make quilts a treasure.
ReplyDeletedjcutting2(at)gmail(dot)com
Beautiful quilt. I really love the design.
ReplyDeleteElk Lodge, I can see this on a chair by the fire in the mountains, the Elk outside,looking in to see if there are any tasty morsels for them. It is so beautiful. Maybe one would come inside,like the moose did in Alaska recently.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt with Elk Lodge turned out beautifully! Well done. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteWonderfuk quilt and I look forward to seeing it quilted. You made great use of beautiful fabric (ambassador so no entry pls).
ReplyDeleteI love the Elk Lodge collection. Your quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeletenikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com
Really pretty! Looks great in those blocks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! You are very talented. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like the quilt - it looks so good with these fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI really love this quilt! The pattern is perfect with these beautiful fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is wonderful and so is your quilt. Always enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis collection is so perfect for the outdoor enthusiasts in my life. Your quilt really makes great use of the complementary colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful, Anna! Those colors do play very well together. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI love when these batiks look like tiles, and your choice of pattern really emphasizes that beautifully. Well done! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!!! mumbird3atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteThe pattern you used brings out the beauty of those fabrics. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty thanks for sharing and the giveaway
ReplyDeletecork@pa.rr.com
Awesome Anna!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt, I love the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLove these fabrics! Thank you, Susan
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks great and showcases these fabrics nicely!
ReplyDeleteI think it's awesome
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in this line. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteVery nice quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely, I really like your pattern. I look forward to seeing what you do for the quilting.
ReplyDeletePerfect, cozy quilt!
ReplyDeleteA lovely finish indeed. I follow you in my RSS reader.
ReplyDeleteSame fabric but a totally different look. Good design choice that showcases the fabric motifs. I don't usually think of any batik lineline a woodsy outdoor theme.
ReplyDeleteGlorious quilt - it'll be another treat for us when the snow leaves you and we can see it in all it's splendor! :)
ReplyDeletePretty fabric and a pretty quilt! I’m a new follower and I’m looking forward to learning and seeing all these beautiful ideas.
ReplyDeleteSimple design that really lets those pretty fabrics shine! Love those colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to show off a lovely collection.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Great pattern to showcase these fabrics. Great work!
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