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March 2019 Island Batik Challenge – Vintage Reimagined

A step back in time to the 1700’s, that is when the pattern we know today as the mariner’s compass was first designed. This design was also referred to as Chips and Whetstones, Explosion, and sun related names like Sunburst and Rising Sun. It is a stunning pattern and complex in design. I am fascinated …

February 2019 Island Batik Challenge – Magnificent Minis

This is my first challenge post as a new Island Batik Ambassador.  The February Challenge was Magnificent Minis.  I choose to make my mini using the “Stash Builders”. “Stash Builders” are wonderful to use for a scrappy project like this mini.  They contain lots of variety in an array of Island Batik fabrics.  The strips …

Island Batik Local Quilt Shop Day

My first event as a new Island Batik Ambassador, was participating in Local Quilt Shop Day.  The weather was not cooperating so I only was able to visit the 2 shops in my town of Greene, Iowa.  I was hoping I would be able to go to Stitches in Charles City and Prairie Rose in …

Island Batik Getaway Blog Hop

I am getting to know my fellow Island Batik ambassadors.  The 2018 Ambassadors are ending their year with a fun Getaway Blog Hop.  As new IBA I am learning about all the great things Island Batik Ambassadors get to do.  Jackie O’Brien from “If the Threads Could Talk” is a past Ambassador and will be a …