I used the Island Batik Fabric Line, Wild Blooms. Designed by Kathy Engle, it should be available in stores in May 2023.
I used Hobbs Black Batting, quilted using my walking foot and used a medium purple binding.
Mardi Gras Magic finished at about 60" by 80".
My favorite picture
Island Batik Fabrics - Inspired by Nature
These colors are so wild and vibrant and they really pop on a black (Island Batik Solid) background.
Bright Yellows, Shimmering Greens
The backing is Chameleon, available all year round from Island Batiks Basics.
Purple Binding
Quilting Detail
Thank you, Paul!
Thanks to Island Batik for the gorgeous fabrics, thanks to Golden Peak Media for publishing the quilt/pattern and thanks to Paul who is always ready to party with me - rain or shine :-)
According to Angela, the RSC color for March is Green. Absolutely fitting for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. No green beer for me, just bright green blocks in Island Batik fabrics :-)
Sharing with all my favorite linky parties (see full list on the sidebar), including Angela's.
Wishing you all a very Happy St. Patrick's Day. Do let me know how you are celebrating - fabrics, food or family?
Island Batik's September Challenge and Blog Hop focuses on the Studio 180 Design tool we received in our second Ambassador box. I received the Tucker Trimmer Tool.
The Tucker Trimmer is used to trim down units that are made with triangles: half square triangle squares, quarter square triangle squares (hourglass units), and combinations of half square and quarter square triangle squares (combination units).
I also received the Honeycomb fabric collection, designed by Kathy Engle for Jackie Kunkle of Canton Village Quiltworks, shipping to shops in September.
I chose Island Batik Solid Black as a background. I knew the hot colors would pop on the solid black background.
Setting Triangles
Piecing in Progress
I enjoyed every moment of the process. This Honeycomb collection is my absolute favorite in the entire Spring 2022 collections. Goodness, these are my colors - fiery, spicy and intense. There is nothing soothing or calming about this color palette. They make me want to break into a song and dance.
The quilt is bursting with energy and dancing with passion. Therefore, I have named her Bollywood Beats. It is no surprise that at one point during the photoshoot, Bollywood Beats just took off, down the wooded path, all sass and style.
There she goes
Oh no...
I am so glad I was wearing sneakers and I was finally able to catch up with her, panting and out of breath.
Paul: She is yours, alright.
Me: Of course. Wait, what do you mean?
Paul: Precocious and Opinionated.
Me: Paul, you are not helping!!!
Paul: Naughty Bollywood Beats
Me: I have a good mind to hang her upside down over the water.
Paul: Will she learn her lesson?
Me: It is worth a try.
Naughtiness Tamed
Paul held her tight. Consequently Bollywood Beats promised to pose for pictures. Here she is, behaving herself.
Bollywood Beats
And then, like any other naughty child after the tantrum is over, she is hugging me.
Hugging
Then we danced and twirled together, as Paul took more pictures.
Showing off
Happiness!
Diva much?
Swirling with Bollywood Beats
One more picture with the flowers - gosh don't they echo the colors of the Honeycomb collection? Honestly, I feel like the fabrics did all the heavy lifting and I had all the fun.
Quilted a grid using a walking foot with all over squiggly lines. I used Schmetz 90/14 Needle and Aurifil 40 wt thread for quilting. Binding is also Solid Black.
Fondant Backing
Bollywood Beats finished at 70" by 88".Oh, but I hate to finish this blogpost, because it has been so much fun. A few more pictures?
Be still, my heart!
Love the Contrasts
Labelled
Deceptively soothing backing :-)
Of course, I am in love with Bollywood Beats, but I'd love to hear your thoughts. I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
Did you know that the Island Batik Blog has fabulous giveaways every week? You don't want to miss it.
Please visit other Island Batik ambassadors blogs. See full schedule below. Not only they have gorgeous quilts to show off, they may also have giveaways of their own ;-)
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