In the land of Island Batik, March is Ambassador's Choice Month. Mine is Lula May.
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EQ8 Design |
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Lula May |
Designed in EQ8, and made with Island Batik's Celebrate Collection, Lula May finished at 62" by 82".
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Love this collection!!! |
I wanted to step away from square blocks. I designed a rectangular block measuring 12" by 16". The triangle in a square made the basis for the elongated star. The strip pieced alternate block combines the colors used in the stars, using the leftovers and tying the pattern together.
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Design Wall |
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Alternate Blocks |
I used Aurifil Thread to piece (50 wt) and quilt (40 wt). The batting is Premium 80/20 Black Cotton/Poly Blend. I used a Microtex Schmetz 80/12 Needle for both piecing and quilting. Microtex needles are "sharp" needles which is an absolute must if you want the needle to pierce the tightly woven Batik fabric.
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Quilting in process |
I used my favorite squiggle stitch with my walking foot to quilt Lula May. I added a skinny border to make sure that my binding did not eat up my star points. I chose a yellow binding for maximum contrast with the black background.
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My favorite - Model and Picture :-)
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Paul - This looks like a Gay Jewish quilt.
Me: It kinda does.
Paul: Intentional?
Me: Nah, just happened.
Paul: I like it.
Me: Yup, she has pizzaz!
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She walks in beauty... |
Lula May was claimed by Ted, a former co-worker turned friend.
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The Rainbow Scrap Challenge color for March is purple and I have gathered my geraniums, lilacs, irises and violets. All fabrics are Island Batik scraps. It is good to be an ambassador :-)
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March = Purple |
Looks like Mother Nature got the memo too. I plucked these tiny blooms on my morning walk.
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Grape Hyacinths |
I am busy making my purple blocks. These yellow hexies will become the centers of the purple flowers.
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Flower Centers |
I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties, including Angela's. See full list on the sidebar. As always I'd love to hear from you!
A beautiful new design! Great job! I always love bright colors used with a dark background.
ReplyDeletegreat quilts and fabric!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt and design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and colorful!
ReplyDeleteCharlotta here - Lula May is a lovely quilt. And such an interesting design. I don’t use EQ, but it never would have occurred to me to make an elongated star. I just would not have thought it would look right. But yours looks great. Goes to show there’s nothing to be lost by trying!
ReplyDeleteLulu May is a riot of colour and fun! Such a fabulous pattern. I'm not at all surprised she has been claimed so quickly.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt! I love the way most of your quilts are full of joy. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletePaul is SEW funny (and a great quilt model, too!!) Congrats on your latest quilt finish, Preeti!
ReplyDeleteI agree, she has pizzaz! Such a striking quilt - so glad to hear it has a new home, already! Oh and the yellow binding is perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteLula May definitely has pizzaz, Preeti!! Very cheerful. I like it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful pattern to enlight this lovely fabric collection! I love these stars and stripes! The scenery is perfect too ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
What a beautiful different approach for a block,it's always good to mix things up & make them our own
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great design!
ReplyDeleteI love your conversations with Paul. He’s a great partner. Ann at FretNot
ReplyDeleteLula May turned out beautifully. Loved your conversation with Paul on that project. Purple and yellow is such a bold color choice. Looking forward to seeing your hexie flowers.
ReplyDeleteLula May is beautiful - I always love the brights you use and the black background is perfect. Glad it found a lovely home with your friend.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! So bright and cheerful. Yay you going all rectangular! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Hi Preeti, what a great, cheerful quilt! Lula May is a vibrant gal :-) Thanks so much for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks. Looking forward to seeing your purple flowers with the yellow hexies!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is a reliable companion in my continuous learning journey.
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