Sunday, July 30, 2017

Oooh la la- Island Batik shipment #2

We, Island Batik Ambassadors, knew we had shipment #2 on the way. However, I thought mine would not arrive until mid week.  BUT lookie what I found by my door yesterday morning...

Excitement., excitement, excitement!!  Want to see what is in the box-me too!!!


 Bubble wrap!
OK so I was teasing a bit-naughty me, hehe.
 I had to contain my excitement all day long as we were watching the 2 little Grandsons and it was getting dark by the time they left for home.  So no pictures last night, but, I couldn't stand the suspense I had to open it and take a little peek.  Was I happy with what I saw?  Of course I was!!


This morning the lighting was perfect on my deck to give you a true color look at the gorgeous fabrics I get to work with for some up coming challenges for Island Batik.



Some 5" strip roll packs for stash building.



 Some yardage bonus fabric-love the colors for my fall projects.


Did you know that Island Batik has Rayon fabrics too!  This is a very pretty 2 yd print. But as a red head I can't wear this color:(    I was so looking forward to making myself a new shirt and this was just the right amount of yardage for it. 


And last but not least some secret fabric that will be released at Fall Market in October-so I can not show you a close up of them, but can you say-YUMMY!  I am so excited about new fabric for some upcoming fun projects.  So I hope you all will come back and see what I am up to!

Here are my 2017 Island Batik challenge projects so far. 



This afternoon was so much fun also. Our daughter, our 2  Grandsons, her boyfriend and his little girl came boating with us.  The kids were a little hesitant of the life jackets/lake at first, but the oldest one soon got comfortable enough to let go of something or someone and float on his own.  So fun to see them experience something different. 


And I made a new friend :)   This little guy kept coming to sit on my arm and he was tickling, so I let him creep onto my finger and he just hung around for a while.

While the weekend was a really good one, I am hoping to get a whole lot of quilting done this week.  My 'to be quilted' pile of runners and wall hangings have been growing.

I'll be linking with my regular Monday and Tuesday linky parties listed on my left side bar. 






16 comments:

  1. That rayon color is lovely. Are you sure it won't go with you hair? I'm lucky, I can wear anything, esp any reds/oranges.

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  2. Too much fun!!! Just lovely fabrics. And lovely finished projects to show, too.

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  3. Oh, you've got some pretty fabrics there! I cannot wait to see what you whip up, Vicki! Too bad you didn't get a rayon piece you could use -- could you make a skirt and wear that?

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  4. Oh boy, lots of fun ahead for you!! Well, if you can't make a shirt for yourself, at least it will make a nice fall colors quilt. :)

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  5. Oh what a box full of joy. I've never seen 5 inch strips in the UK, more is the pity, so usable. I'm looking forward to seeing what you make with this little lot.

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  6. So exciting! It must feel like Christmas when you open the box.

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  7. That orange rayon batik would be beautiful in a blouse. I'm a REDHEAD and I wear orange all the time!! If you love it, wear it!

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  8. That's a box full of delight :) Have fun!

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  9. Ok... I have two red headed daughters and they look great in orange. I agree with Rabid Quilter... if you love it, go for it! Your fabrics are gorgeous. It must be like Christmas when the box arrives. :)

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  10. Ooh! Gorgeous fabrics Vicki, and knowing you you'll create stellar stuff with 'em! Love that shot of you on the boat.And that butterfly? How precious.

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  11. Oh, the butterfly on your finger! That must be some kind of special karma/good luck :) Not that you need much more of that after opening that luscious box of fabric!!

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  12. My mom is a red and she refuses to wear anything with red or pink in it. Which is a shame, as I think it would look great on her. But I understand - as a blonde I have a difficult time wearing some greens, they make my hair look pukie. :) I bet you are excited every time one of those boxes comes to you. How fun!

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  13. What a wonderful selection of nice fabrics! I don't think I could stand the pressure of trying to come up with something to do with them. YOU do such a great job representing them, though.
    Loved seeing the butterfly on your finger....supposed to be a sign from above.

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  14. Those fabrics are yummy!!! I can't wait to see what you create with them!

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  15. Ooohhhlllaaaa is right!! Batiks are so yummy! Love the picture of you with your grandguys. Tooooo cute!

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  16. Beautiful fabrics Vicki! Can't wait to see what you create with them!

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