Sew Preeti Quilts: Thermore

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Starry Seas BlogHop

Welcome to Day 3 of the Starry Seas BlogHop.

Here is my response!

Dawn to Dusk

When Jennifer of Inquiring Quilter asked me to join the Starry Seas BlogHop, I did not respond at once. I needed to see the fabric collection first.

Hmmm, what does that inspire? Let's take another look.

It reminded me of my commute. My new job requires me to leave home before dawn and return after dusk, meaning that I experience sunrise and sunset (especially during these winter months), through the sometimes murky train windows. It is both sad and beautiful.

Dawn

Dusk

You get the picture. But there is more. In the tall glass-paned structures along the way, the ombre gradation of the morning sky is reflected such that I can break it into myriad distinct colors/values.

Ombre

Can you see how it starts at orange in the bottom, smoothly transitioning to blue in the top, one perfect step at a time?

Sometimes, it is the reflection that reveals what the original cannot. Yes, I am bored. Yes, I look out of the window a lot.

I had an idea. I shared with Jennifer and she blessed it.

EQ8 Mock-up

I used Solid Black and Egg White, in addition to the fabrics from the collection. The thread is Aurifil. The batting is Thermore by Hobbs.

The pattern is simple. Are you craving simple in these turbulent times?

Quilting in process

I let the fabric do the talking. I just took notes.

Quilting Detail

The quilting is simple too - following the seams with my walking foot using the squiggly lines. The Binding is Gray Dots. Dawn to Dusk finished at 60" by 80".

On the banks of Potomac

A very windy Sunday made the photoshoot a challenge. Having a good and experienced holder (of quilts and me) makes all the difference.

Barren Trees & Dry Earth - How long must we endure?

A moment of respite

If I cannot take pictures over the weekend or need more pictures after the weekend, it is a challenge due to the limited daylight hours. So I took the quilt to work and took the following pictures from the top floor (penthouse).

Going with the Flow

If Winter is here, can Spring be far behind?

If you like this pattern and would like to win a copy of my Window Dressing Quilt pattern (or any other pattern from my Etsy Shop), please leave a comment on this blogpost, including your email address. I will pick the winner on Jan 21, 2026.

Giveaway Update - The two winners are #7 and #40. Emails have been sent.

Here is a list of the participating Blog Hoppers and make sure you visit Jennifer’s blog to have an opportunity to win a Fat Quarter Pack of this beautiful fabric!

January 12th – Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter (ENTER TO WIN A FAT QUARTER PACK!)
January 13th – Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
January 14th – Preeti @ Sew Preeti Quilts (You are here!)
January 15th – Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
January 16th – Laura @ Slice of Pi
January 17th – Lisa @ Lisa’s Quilting Passion
January 18th – Gail @ Quilting Gail
January 19th – Sandra @ Textile Time Travels
January 20th – Leah @ Quilted Delights
January 21st – Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter (WINNER ANNOUNCED!)

Monday, November 18, 2024

Island Batik Dresden Challenge and Bloghop

Island Batik November Challenge requires us to make a Dresden Quilt using our assigned Summer 2024 collection.

Here is my response. I have named it "Like It Or Not" (LION). LION finished at 45" by 46".

Vintage Fans, 45" by 46"

I received Peach Blossom, an original collection by Claudia Pfeil.

Fabrics

There are so many options for Dresden Plate designs. I could use a skinny Dresden Ruler (12 degrees) to make 30 blades per circle or a double Dresden (36 degrees) to make 10 wide blades per circle. I chose the 18 degree ruler.

I wanted to make a modern design but felt limited by the subdued color palette. I tried several designs but they did not inspire me. Honoring the vintage vibes of the fabric collection, I settled for the classic Grandma's Fans.

EQ8 Mock-Up

The First Block

I chose Meringue (Island Batik Neutral) as the background and Island Batik Solid Black as the accent. I used 10 of the 20 fabrics in the collection.

Piecing in Progress

All Blocks in Place

I used Schmetz Microtex 80/12 Needle for both piecing and quilting. I used Aurifil Thread 50wt for piecing and 40wt for quilting. The batting is Thermore by Hobbs.

Marked and Ready for Quilting

Quilting in Process

The binding is Meringue.

Here are some close-ups from the photoshoot.

Understated Elegance

Crinkly Texture

Close-up

Like It Or Not (LION)

I also made this one block. She is on the back, amid darkness, trying to protect the soul of all that is good and kind and hopeful.

Soul Sister, Dresden Skirt

Thank you, Paul!

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

For the giveaway, I have two scrap packs of batiks that can be yours, if you do the following:

1. Leave a comment on this blogpost.

2. Provide your email. If I do not have your email, you will not be entered into the drawing.

I won't be showing pictures of the scraps. However, if you are the winner, I will reach out to you to ask for your favorite colors, before making the scrap pack for you.

If you are the lucky winner, not in the US, you can get any pattern of your choice from my Etsy Shop. If you don't want/need any more fabric, please do leave a comment and let me know and I won't enter you in the drawing.

Giveaway Update - The two winners are #23 and #44. Emails have been sent.

~~I will announce the winners next week - 11/25 or11/26, depending on how scrappy I feel. Hang in there and big, squishy hugs!~~

Below is the complete list of Ambassadors, the collections they’ll feature in their projects, and their scheduled post dates:

WEEK 1

November 4:

November 5:

November 6:

November 7:

November 8:

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 1 and Giveaway

WEEK 2

November 12:

November 13:

November 14:

November 15:

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 2 and Giveaway

WEEK 3

November 18:

Preeti Harris, Sew Preeti Quilts (You are here)
Susan Deshensky, Lady Blue Quilt Studio

November 19:

November 20:

November 21:

November 22:

Blog Hop Round-Up Week 3 and Final Giveaway

WEEK 4

November 25:

November 26:

End of Blog Hop + Final Round Up

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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.