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!
