Let It Shine

 Let it Shine was published in Quilter's World Winter 2026 Issue.

Let It Shine

Let It Shine was designed in EQ8 and made with the Island Batik collection Hello Sunshine.

It is a spectacular collection and I am absolutely in love with it. The beautiful fabrics do all the work and I get all the credit.

Let it Shine finished at 60" by 84".

Basting

Delightful :-)

Starry Eyed!

When I received the quilt back from Annie's along with a copy of the magazine, I quickly turned the pages to find my name, obviously :-D

Winter 2026 Issue

Found it!

Picture & Quilt

But there were two extra surprises in there. The magazine also included patterns from Leah Malasky and Solomae Stoycoff, fellow Island Batik ambassadors.

The ambassador program was discontinued in 2026 and I am not sure if there is going to be one in 2027. I miss the dose of fire under my behind that caused the spark of creativity resulting in gorgeous new patterns/projects. Alas!

So when I spot my fellow ambassadors in the blogland, in magazines and elsewhere, I relive the joys of our fellowship.

In other news, I am basting a huge, very scrappy, pink flimsy that will be the next quilt and blogpost.

F*** the Blues

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

Newington

Meet Newington.

A New Finish!

Designed in EQ8 and made with fabrics from Island Batik collections, Newington is a Christmas quilt finishing at 76" by 100" published in "Let's Make it Merry" (A Quilter's World publication). 

Published

On News Stands

I used the Greens from the Everlasting collection and the Reds/Pinks from Everlasting and Hello Sunshine collections. 

Everlasting

Hello Sunshine

EQ8 Original Mock-up

It was a joy to play with these beautiful pinks and greens. While the red/green color palette is definitely evocative of Christmas, the softening of the reds into pinks makes Newington a fitting quilt for both Valentine's Day and Spring.  

Of course, if you are not fan of pinks, here is a different version for you :-)

You are welcome

12" blocks plus a 2" border. The swirling secondary blocks create the rectangle shapes adding movement around the stars - like a celebrity surrounded by a throng of fans.

Basting the Beauty

The batting is Hobbs. I quilted using my walking foot and the squiggly stitch following the 2" grid of the piecing. 

Quilting

A Pistachio Green binding was the perfect finishing touch.

Green Binding

These pictures were taken in February when the snow was packed tight after an unusually cold spell. 

Cozy Inside, Frigid Outside

Location Courtesy - Manveen's Home

Cozy Quilt + Christmas Tree + Snow Outside = Lifestyle Shot

Bundled in sweater, jacket, hat, scarf and gloves I modeled the queen size quilt, while Mari took the outdoor pictures.

Thank you, Mari

Isn't she a beauty?

I'd happily take her to my bed :-D

Crushing on you!

Paint Splatter Backing

And one last look at her.

Warm & Inviting

When you think of holidays, what color palette speaks to you - Red/Green or Blue/White? Let me know in the comments.

In other news, I have completed Rainbow Scrap challenge Purple Blocks for September.  Sharing with Angela's Linky Party.

Purple for September

I wish that your weekend is rejuvenating, allowing you time to recover before that dreadful Monday comes knocking. I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.

Boxed-Mix

Yes, it has been a while...

It is a challenge to time this blogpost after I am missed but before I am totally forgotten.

Boxed-Mix

This is Boxed Mix, a layer cake friendly quilt, I made for Summer 2026 issue of Quilter’s World.

Made using the Island Batik collection, Enchanted Flutter, Boxed Mix finished at 60" by 84". 

We took the completed quilt for a photoshoot. 

You know that the colors are stunning when you can fool a grasshopper to stop by and examine :-D

I modeled it on my bed. I took pictures of the label and I crushed on it. 

Here is a picture from the magazine.

Screenshot of the online magazine version from my Library

But the quilt never got back to me. The UPS package containing the magazine and my quilt is lost. Multiple phone calls and inquiries have yielded nothing. 

Expected in April, I filed a claim in May and I have given up hope now.  Will you put your attention on Boxed-Mix and wish that it returns to me? I believe in the power of your positive thoughts.

I have completed all my Turquoise blocks for July's Rainbow Scrap Challenge. 

Island Batik Scraps 

Yes, I have been blue... So are the skies. Thank goodness for small mercies.

I will be sharing with Angela's Linky party including all my other favorites. See full list on the sidebar. 

 

Milo

 Meet Milo.

Milo

Milo is a layer-cake friendly quilt that was published in Annie's Perfectly Precut - Simple Quilts With Precut Squares - of Quilter's World. 

Milo on the Cover!

I designed Milo in EQ8 and used the Island Batik fabric collection Essence and the neutral Egg White.

Essence is a beautiful collection. Look for it in your local quilt shop.

Milo was completed earlier this year. Pictures were taken in January. See the icy backdrop.

Icy River, Hot Model :-)

I used Hobbs Thermore Batting. The backing is Dark Grey Solid. The binding is Egg White Neutral.  I used walking foot quilting to quilt squiggly lines 2" apart. Milo finished at 60" by 84".

Of course, I will sleep with you!

Here are a few more pictures. 

So cool

Hi Handsome!

Picnic Ready

Crushing on You

Milo is Mine!

Hope you will check out the magazine in your local quilt shop. It contains 23 precut friendly patterns including one from Connie Kauffman, a friend and a fellow IB ambassador and one from Vasudha Govindan, a friend and a former IB ambassador.

The weather is changing (I am channeling Mari). Time to get your shots. Stay safe and hug your loved ones.