Bloomtown

Island Batik's September Challenge and Blog Hop theme is Adventurous Applique and is jointly sponsored by Aurifil Threads.

Here is my response.

Finished!

For this challenge we were to use our assigned Spring 2024 Bundles along with the matching threads provided by Aurifil.

I received Geometric Symphony designed by Jerry Khiev. This collection has beige, fuchsia and navy fabrics in bold geometric prints.  

Geometric Symphony

Aurifil Threads

We knew about the theme of the challenge for months and I had come up with several possible ideas. But when I saw the fabric, I had to discard each one of them. The bold geometric designs did not lend themselves to my delicate applique dreams. The large prints would overpower any small bird, cute butterfly or a petite mushroom.

I had to redesign using a larger block that could do justice to the bold prints, while making sure it wasn't overpowered by the fabric itself.

EQ8 Mock up

The flower top and the stems are pieced, while the rounded part of the flower and the leaves are appliqued. 

Pieced Elements

Semicircle Applique Added

I used the Orange Peel Accuquilt Die to make the leaves. Thank you, Emily for letting me borrow your die.

First Block

The background fabric is Glaze (Neutrals) and I used Dark Grey (Solid) for stems. Once the blocks were pieced, it was time to match threads.

Thread Matching

Basting

I quilted with my walking foot using my favorite squiggly stitch but instead of a a grid, all sewing lines are vertical, emphasizing the direction of the quilt.  Trimmed, labelled and bound, it was time for the photo shoot. I was looking for dark pink flowers to match the colors of the collection.

A Bloomful Day

Bob and Blooms

Blooms in Blooms

Bloomtown finished at 52" by 56". I used 12/20 fabrics. The background, border, sashing and binding is Glaze. I used Schmetz 80/12 Microtex Needle for piecing and quilting. The batting is Thermore by Hobbbs.

The remaining eight fabrics, 1/2 yard each for a total of 4 yards can be yours. Please leave me a comment on this post, letting me know your favorite from the Island Batik Spring 2024 Collections. If you show up as Anonymous or No-Reply, please include your email so that I can reach you.

I will announce the winner on 9/24/24.

Giveaway Update - The winner is #35. Email sent.

If you don't want/need the fabric, you can still leave me a comment mentioning as much. I so appreciate your support :-)

I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. see full list on the sidebar.

Below is the complete list of Ambassadors, the collections they’ll feature in their projects, and their scheduled post dates: Make sure you visit the Island Batik blog for exciting giveaways. 

WEEK 1

September 3:

• Mania Hatziioannidi, Mania for Quilts
• Sarah Pitcher, Pitcher’s Boutique LLC

September 4:

• Connie Kauffman, Kauffman Designs
• Denise Looney, Quiltery

September 5:

• Connie Kresin Campbell, Freemotion by the River
• Brittany Fisher, Bobbin with Brittany
• Lana Russel, LanaQuilts

September 6:

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 1 and Giveaway

WEEK 2

September 9:

• Brenda Alburl, Songbird Designs
• Lisa Pickering, Lisa’s Quilting Passion

September 10:

• Megan Best, BestQuilter
• Gail Sheppard, Quilting Gail

September 11:

• Kim Jamieson-Hirst, Chatterbox Quilts
• Jane Hauprich, Stitch by Stitch Custom Quilting

September 12:

• Carol Stanek, Stitch With Color
• Julia Schweri, Inflorescence Designs
• Victoria Johnson, Forever Quilting For You

September 13:

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 2 and Giveaway

WEEK 3

September 16:

• Suzy Webster, Websterquilt
• Jennifer Thomas, Curlicue Creations

September 17:

• Preeti Harris, Sew Preeti Quilts  (You are here) 
• Emily Leachman, The Darling Dogwood
• Leah Malasky, Quilted Delights

September 18:

• Sandra Starley, Textile Time Travels
• Susan Deshensky, Lady Blue Quilt Studio

September 19:

• Pamela Boatright, PamelaQuilts
• Renee Atkinson, Pink Tulip Quilting
• Maryellen McAuliffe, Mary Mack Made Mine

September 20:

End of Blog Hop and Final Round-Up