I first made Avantika for the Island Batik catalogue. The working title was Mosaic Stars but once the quilt was completed, it needed a better name. Avantika means princess :-)
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| Avantika, the original princess :-) |
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| Sunset Backing and Binding |
Made using Island Batik Juicy Mosaics fabric collection, Avantika finished at about 64" by 84".
Juicy Mosaics is a beautiful collection and I love every fabric in it.
Of course, we took her out for a photoshoot, thanks to Paul!
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| Ooh, the reflection!!! |
I was so much in love that I chose to make these blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2023.
Since August is "Ambassador's Choice" month in the Island Batik Ambassador 2023 calendar, here are my finishes that serve the dual purpose - Island Batik Ambassador August project and completed RSC2023 quilts.
To differentiate between the three, I have named them Avantika (original), Avantika (cool) and Avantika (baby).
Meet Avantika Baby. Although it is the exact same block, the layout is different. Using only the warm colors, it has 32 different Island Batik fabrics.
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| Avantika Baby, 40" square |
Since the yellow hues are lighter than the others, I struggled with the layout. Placing them in the center made sense. It also makes this baby princess glow from within.
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| Oyster (Island Batik Neutral) Backing |
I took her with me when I traveled to Myrtle Beach earlier this year. These pictures were taken at Atalaya Castle at the Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina.
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| At Atalaya Castle |
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| Princess in her tower |
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| Cool location, warm quilt |
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| No princess, no climbing trees!!! |
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| Are you really going to jump off? |
The little princess has loads of attitude, as you can see. But I love her so very much!
Let's meet Avantika Cool. Made using blue, green, turquoise and purple, she finished at 60" by 80".
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| Avantika Cool |
Paul: How many fabrics does this one have?
Me: Well, Avantika Cool uses 96 different Island Batik fabrics, plus the background, backing and binding.
Paul: So 99, total?
Me: Yes.
Paul: 99 pieces of fabric on the wall...
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| The princess coming down the steps of her castle |
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| I am glad I could get closer... |
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| Time to meditate... |
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| Crushing on You! |
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| Time to rest. No more visitors, please |
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| Gorgeous Fabrics - Fit for a Princess |
I used
Schmetz Needles 80/12 for all piecing and quilting. I used 50wt
Aurifil Thread for piecing and 40wt
Aurifil Thread for quilting.
Hobbs Batting was used for all three quilts.
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| Solid Light Grey Binding |
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| Rice (Island Batik Neutral) Backing |
I so enjoyed working on these blocks throughout this year, I could hardly wait to complete these quilts. Since I had so many more fabrics in blue, green, turquoise and purple, than in yellow, orange, red and pink, it made sense to divide the rainbow into warm and cool colors, resulting in two quilts, made exclusively with Island Batik fabrics I have received as a part of the Ambassador Program.
If you have ever doubted about using Island Batik fabrics, these two quilts should clear all misgivings.
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| Island Batik Fabrics are the Best! |
I love how I have two princess quilts - sisters that could not be more different from each other, in spite of sharing the same basic block.
But wait there is more. Avantika is also my newest pattern, available in my Etsy shop, at a 20% discount till 8/31/23. If you wish to get a free copy of the pattern, please leave a comment on this post. Please include your email if you show up as Anonymous.
I will pick two winners on September 7, 2023.
Those are 3 very beautiful quilts. Island batik are some of the most yummy fabrics. Another outstanding quilt pattern Pretti. Betty the quilter
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilts and beautiful scenery - I will mention that Park to my brother he moved to that area last year
ReplyDeleteIB fabrics are so luscious and pretty, and your design shows them off at their best! (Is Paul still singing??)
ReplyDeleteI was channeling my inner 5th grader as I began reading your post - "Wait - what???" Each of these quilts is made with the same block? But now I see it! Three beautiful designs from a basic block - I love these, Preeti. Thanks for the giveaway - I would enjoy making any of these!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts!! Baby sure glows!
ReplyDeleteAvantika is stunning, Preeti, and I love the way the baby quilt highlights how a simple change makes a big impact on the layout. Congratulations on your newest release and on being able to share these beauties with us!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which one is more beautiful! You've outdone yourself this time. (And so has Paul...)
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ReplyDeleteI've been impressed with your work for months, but this pattern is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing your talent with us.
DeleteOh wow, just gorgeous! I want to make them in all the colors!
ReplyDeleteYou have done it again - I am always in awe of your quilts. Beautiful fabrics!!! cmberry@lsu.edu
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are GORGEOUS and the commentary hilarious! I actually won an IB tower and am sewing along in a year-long event. I love working with them. The fabrics are Baroque, so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThree delightful quilts... and I can see you both enjoyed the photo shoot, wonderful pics!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty, as bright and lovely as its creator! I love the baby size especially!
ReplyDeleteAll three quilts are really lovely, but the cool version knocked my socks off! All the colors I love together! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful quilts! And I have an irrational love of 10 inch blocks, as they make quilty math so easy...
ReplyDeleteKathy, Your quilts are beautiful! The colors all play well together, even when you lay one on top of another. petuniakr@aol.com
ReplyDeleteAll three of your Avantika quilts are gorgeous! I love the way you divided the colors to make warm and cool quilts. Congratulations on another fantastic pattern (which I would love to win!)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts! Both let the saturated colors just shine.
ReplyDeleteThey are absolutely gorgeous! Luv that block as well
ReplyDeleteThey are all so beautiful, a rainbow of color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts, beautiful colors. I have enjoyed your posts for years, following your personal journey. Cfsage322@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are so beautiful! You have such a good way with color. I love seeing your posts. And you have to do the most perfect binding I have ever seen!!!!! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBoth are so very pretty - but when you put them together... I think you have a whole new quilt to make... haha!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts and a fun pattern! Simple, but bursting with color!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous, and it looks like a simple block.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous quilts! I love the fabrics and the pattern!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are beautiful! you may have convinced me to give batiks another try.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts GLOW!!!!!! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vibrant quilts! The baby quilt looks like something I could do!
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They're all beauties, and this MAY be my favorite of all your designs! (And your quilt holder seems like a fun guy 😉!) Congratulations on another fabulous quilt design!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, luminous quilts! Fingers crossed!! I'd make BOTH of the quilts...big one for us and little one for our fur baby, Abbie. Thanks for the chance to win! Deb E mdenders@msn.com
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous, Preeti, and I love how the layout and bright yellow of the Baby Avantika gives her a completely different look from the others. Also, I think you are projecting your inner child onto the baby Princess who wants to explore, then meditate, then climb a tree and leap off a precipice... And then take a nap! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative, Preeti! I love the way you've highlighted that beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteAs always ! Gorgeous! So clever dividing the cool and warm colors! Avantika Baby is my absolute favorite! But wait! How can a February birthday girl not love Avantika Cool? Trying to pick favorites is so hard!
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are beautiful! I love the way you split the colors into 2 quilts. Kathy (kdcamp4 at telus dot net)
ReplyDeleteAvantika in all her colorways is gorgeous. What a fun design and how great the batiks look in this! 99 fabrics on the wall is now in my head...that should get me sewing through this rainy day!
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are beautiful! I’ve enjoyed your tutorials. I’d like the pattern! I’m looking at my batiks again and thinking about what to make…exciting! Creativeokitime@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOh là là , what a beautyful sisterhood! I love them both (and the three of them too) and the Baby one is shinning under the sun, posing like the princess she is.
ReplyDeleteBravo Preeti, this pattern is wonderful!
Thank you for sharing the photo shoot, and Paul always so happy to help ;)
Avantika Baby is a winner. Of course, what's not to love about Island Batik fabrics. But what I loved about the quilt was how you created the yellow blocks to appear as though they were laid over the outer blocks.
ReplyDeleteOh My!! I'm in love with the princess. The "Cool Princess" the most. And the baby one too. The colors are so bright and glow from all angles. I love star blocks and log cabin quilts, and this pattern incorporates both!! What a treasure.
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Love your separation of warm and cool colors
ReplyDeleteStunning - in every color combo and layout! Princess is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteAll three of these quilts are fabulous, Preeti!! SEW sweet of you to offer a pattern giveaway. Pick me, pick me! :o))
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Your Avantika pattern is the perfect foil for IB fabric. They showcase each other beautifully. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of your pattern!! It would be a wonderful addition to my collection
ReplyDeleteAll these quilts are gorgeous! Your work is beautiful and I love how just a slight change in the pattern makes a big difference! The colors are so rich!
ReplyDeleteThree beautiful Princesses, must say that I like Baby best of all.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely quilt. Seww@sad.Lerch(dot)family
ReplyDeleteAll three quilts are adorable - and you are right, the Island Batik really make them shine. Making three versions just shows how versatile the design is. (I always love your photo shoots from the bridge!)
ReplyDeleteWow! What stunning quilts. I loved Paul's comment about 99 fabrics on the wall . . .you two must share a lot of laughter! I too look forward to the photo shoot from the bridge. Those island batik fabrics simply make into fabulous quilts!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteI LOVE both of these Preeti! Juciy Mosaics is a fantastic collection, but 99 different fabrics in Avantika Cool is awesome!! Love all those colorful IB fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you arranged your RSC blocks. Both so vibrant. Two beautiful quilts (uups, sorry) princesses. And congrats on the new pattern. xo
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ReplyDeletePink, purple, and stars. Sounds like a princess to me. All your versions are lovely but I like the last best with the star medallioned. Ann at FretNotYourself
I love this pattern and all the georgous colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the larger size in cool colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a princess! Three gorgeous quilts. Love, love, love them. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Sherrel. Haven’t used many batik fabrics before but after seeing these beautiful quilts will have to buy some and make it. Email:richard.meyer3@bigoond.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I LOVE the cool colors. I also like the layout of the baby quilt. Nicely done. ~ Kathy S.
ReplyDeleteI love both batiks and these quilts. I am drawn to cool colors normally, however, that baby quilt is adorable. Sue. Reads44460 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!!! aprilesmith@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric and the pattern. Please pick me!!!
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