There's nothing more fun than getting to show off the new lines of
Island Batik fabrics about to hit the shelves!
You know I was doing the happy dance when these arrived on my doorstep.
I knew right away that their "Moose" be a moose in my project!
LOL!!!!
Log Cabin blocks are so versatile.
Playing around with the layout, I was able to build some great spaces for...
...fusible appliques from this book.
It's been on my shelf for a very long time, just waiting for that perfect project.
I tend to get stuck in a box when it comes to quilting.
So this time, I did a little pre-planning.
(I know...say it ain't "sew")
LOL!
I wanted to try something completely new and different from my usual.
So, I started with an online search of a black and white "pinecone" -"free clipart".
The sky really is the limit online. You can find just about anything your looking for
and make it your own, by combining designs, rotating or mirror imaging them.
Then printed it out, on a sticky back water soluble stabilizer.
This roll came from Marathon Thread. It's really a bargain from them,
and I look for them at every sew expo.
Stick it down on the quilt sandwich
and go crazy with free motion stitching.
It's really a lot like thread painting, only with lines to follow.
Once your all done, you wet down your stabilizer and watch the magic happen.
I did a small stipple around my pinecones, to finish off those blocks.
Then combined a variety of different quilting techniques,
on the rest of the quilt. What a fun way to play!
Hope you have enjoyed my little walk on the wild side,
with "Northern Woods" fabrics.
They will begin shipping in April.
Be sure to visit my friend Vicki
to see what she has created with Northern Woods.
Today is the last day of the hop.
is the full schedule, just in case you missed anything.
;-)
Now, I've got a give away for one of you.
These Island Batik "Stash Builders", are the bomb!
What a great way, to build up variety in your "stash".
Unfortunately postage rates have gone thru the roof.
"Sew"
this give away is open to USA residents only,
unless your willing to pay the international postage.
My winner will be drawn Monday morning Feb 5th.
Good luck to you all!
Island Batik has a fabulous give away too. Click
HERE
for your chance to win a Strip Set of
til next time...
Keep on Stitchin'
