Being an Island Batik Ambassador is just the most awesome job ever...oh wait it is not a job because I love it so much;) Working with these wonderful fabrics, OMG the colors, the feel of the fabric, it's just all fantastic.This collection is called Brookview. Doesn't it remind you of water in a stream and wildflowers growing all around? You should be able to find this collection in your stores now, if not ask for it!
I used most of the 20 different fabrics, I wanted lots of color is this quilt so I stayed away from the 2-3 light colors. It was so much fun arranging all the colors.
My 7 year old Grandson helped with the arranging and cutting my blocks apart after I chain pieced them.
Here I am pressing my blocks using my wool mat from Precision Quilting.
I used a Villa Rosa pattern called Tuscan Sun for piecing this lap quilt. I met the designer yesterday and shared a picture of my quilt, she is such a sweetie! My quilt is 56" x 70".
I had fun taking some photo's while my quilt was on it's Getaway!
Thank you to Island Batik for providing the fabric for this project. Also provided for us was Hobbs batting and Aurifil thread. I quilted a freehand allover design of paisley swirl that Jasmine taught me.
Be sure to visit all the other Island Batik Ambassadors to get loads of wonderful inspiration. There are giveaways involved. Be sure to check out the Island Batik blog and sign up for their fabulous give away of 20 fat quarters also.
WEEK 1
Monday, January 7 - Crystal Ball
Tuesday, January 8 - Ditty
Wednesday, January 9 - Elk Lodge
Thursday, January 10 - Feline Fine
Friday, January 11 - Flea Market
WEEK 2
Monday, January 14 - Fortune Teller
Jennifer Fulton- The Inquiring Quilter
Tuesday, January 15 - Gypsy Rose
Wednesday, January 16 - Paisley Park
Thursday, January 17 - Soul Song
Friday, January 18 - Twilight Chic
WEEK 3
Monday, January 21 - Winter Park
Tuesday, January 22 - Bazaar
Wednesday, January 23 - Blossom
Thursday, January 24 - Boho
Friday, January 25 - Brookview
WEEK 4
Monday, January 28 - French Blue
Tuesday, January 29 - Midsummer Night
Wednesday, January 30 - Oh Deer
Thursday, January 31 - Snow Berry
Friday, February 1- Candy Cane Lane and Icicle
Anne Wiens- Icicle - Sweetgrass Creative Designs
Beautiful fabrics and a beautiful quilt! I just love your scenic photos as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Denise-For the love of geese
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty, Vicki! Love your photos, too.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are great! Congrats on this beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. Those fabrics are delightful.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking, last night as I was chain piecing, that I needed a little helper to cut the pieces apart and sort them for me. :-)
Very lovely! The quilt pattern really shows off these beautiful fabrics.
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki! I'll say those colors and fabrics are beautiful. So rich and jewel tones are my favorite. I can just feel through the pictures how nice the fabric is. Of course the quilting is lovely too, and it really enhances the design. I would love to be wrapping up in it right now. It is SO cold here today. Your photos look fab too - love the one near the waterfall!! Happy Friday to you. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI just love the Brookview line, what a wonderful way to showcase all the yummy fabrics.
ReplyDeleteohh those fabrics are lovely. your quilt is gorgeous. thanks for sharing and inspiring. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, lovely summery colours.
ReplyDeleteOh golly, is that quilt ever pretty! I love that pattern, and it's very cool that you got to meet the designer. Your photos are great -- especially the one with the Minnesota cacti ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery nice
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors in your beautiful quilt! Love your pictures!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Those colors and fabrics are just beautiful in your quilt. It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying my mat from Precision Quilting as well. So does my cat. HA! I have to keep it covered when I step away from it. She's a little too involved in my quilting process. LOL
Wow! I just love those deep rich colors! Good choice leaving out the lights. Thanks for the closeups of the fabrics. Sometimes all we get to see on blogs are quilts hanging here and there and no closeups of the actual fabrics. (I think I've probably done that myself) Another great finish!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and how fun that your grandson got to play along with you!
ReplyDeleteSuch great colors - I like your paisley quilting design too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and nice "road trip".
ReplyDeleteOh, this one is luscious, Vicki! I can see why you fell in love with this line of fabric. Those colors! Something about the deep raspberry mixed with the water colors just "floats my boat" :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful quilt! Amazing colors! Enjoy your day! :-) :-)
ReplyDeletePretty quilt and a special helper.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks
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the colors nicely.
Carla from Utah
Your Quilt is Gorgeous!! & truly reminds us of Spring & Summer comin!! :)
ReplyDeleteVery very pretty..and great fabric colors...tytyty for sharing your talents. .. happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletelovely, that design shows off the fabrics so well, and what a perfect photo setting. Brookside, so true.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how one's choice of fabric can turn a simple pattern into something awesome. Your grandson is so cute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors and your quilt goes perfectly with your desert area!!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking quilt! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing it! I also love the purse you showed us in your previous post!
ReplyDeleteHow much fun is that! I love the simplicity of this quilt and have always loved Villa Rosa's patterns. The quilting is superb.
ReplyDeleteyour photo backgrounds are so amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love this! And great work by your helper! You are right about the collection looking like wildflowers by a stream; I hadn't thought of that until you said it. Your pictures for this are amazing!! Also, I love Villa Rosa's patterns. So cool that you could meet the designer and show her your finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this collection are so beautiful! What a lovely quilt you've made. Really like that quilting pattern you chose.
ReplyDeletelovely fabrics and a great quilt
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics and a great quilt.
Beautiful quilt Vicki!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, Vicki! I love the colours and your picture of the quilt in the tree is perfect :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely quilt, and beautiful fabrics too!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful fabrics and you made a lovely quilt with them. You are so lucky to have such a handsome assistant.
ReplyDeleteI've considered getting one of those wool mats but read someplace that they have an odor. Is that true?
Beautiful fabrics and gorgeous quilt! Love the pattern!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, gorgeous grandson and a wonderful colourful quilt. Loved your post.
ReplyDeleteThe photos of your Getaway quilt are exceptionally awesome! Oh what fun you must've had finding so many perfect spots to show it off! It really is a gorgeous piece and one you will always cherish!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt. Your quilting gave it great texture. Your photos show it off so well.
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