It is hot and humid. Fortunately I am well-prepared to stay (and entertain myself) indoors. That is where Island Batik's second shipment of goodies is supremely helpful :-D
Here is the "Set" of Unboxing Video showing Nihal on the left and Wednesday on the right.
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| Unboxing Video - Set up |
It is good to be an ambassador! Here is the link to the Unboxing video. There is an oops in there and I left it as such. We are only human!
I start with the generous box of batting provided by Hobbs.
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| Thermore Batting - Light and Very Thin |
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| Premium Wool - High Loft and Warm |
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| Cotton Batting - New Look! |
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| Cotton & Wool Blend |
Aurifil Threads - We received some interesting new threads this time. The red spools are
cotton/wool blend used for embroidery. The white spool is
monofilament (invisible thread) for applique or anywhere you don't want the stitching to show, like a multicolored binding, or hanging sleeves, especially if you don't want to painstakingly hand-stitch the long sleeve on a large quilt.
The two smaller spools are
Cotton Floss (thick threads), best for embroidery or accent stitches.
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| Cotton/Wool, Monofilament (Invisible), and Cotton Floss |
Island Batik Precuts - We received the following Island Batik Gradations precuts.
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| Precious Pinks (10" squares) and Glorious Greens (2.5" Strips) |
Also received this Spring collection with matching yardage. Designed by Kathy Engle, Blushing Garden will be available in stores in September 2023.
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| Blushing Garden - 10" Squares |
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| Light & Dark Yardage |
In September we will be participating in a Blog Hop. The challenge is "Pieced to Perfection". I will be using the Spring collection called Chromatic. It is an original collection designed by Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design, which should be available in stores in September 2023.
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| Half-Yard Bundle |
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| 22 Fabrics |
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| Matching Yardage |
In October, we will be using the
Accuquilt die - North Carolina Star. This is a complicated block with many pieces. Fortunately, all pieces can be cut with a single slide under the cutter with this block on board.
Bags by Annie - The November Challenge and Blog Hop requires us to make a bag (or a set of bags, if you are ambitious), using
Patterns by Annie. I chose
Room with a View in three sizes. I will be using a Summer Collection called Morris Mist. It is a Signature Collection designed by Kathy Engle for Sherry Shish of Powered by Quilting.
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Hardware and Supplies
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Since the Morris Mist collection won't be available in stores till November 2023, the fabrics will remain a secret for now.
We also received six yards of Neutral and the Foundations Bundle - 12 Fabrics, 0.5 yard each
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| Blenders, Solids and Basics |
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| Six yards of Neutral - Flour |
Some supplies like Black, White and Light Grey Solid fabrics and stash builders are running late. I will happily let them in when they get here. After all, everyone is invited to the party. I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties, see full list on the sidebar.
Disclosure: The fabrics, dies, bag-making supplies, thread and batting were generously supplied by the following companies:
