Hope you are having a glorious Sunday. I have a bit of news. This is the current issue of American Quilter.
Look what I found inside!
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| My picture is from our Hawaii visit |
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| Picture Courtesy - American Quilter |
My quilt, Trillium Trail, is published in the January 2026 issue of American Quilter.
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| Backing is Island Batik Multi - Marbles |
Designed in EQ8, and made with the Island Batik collection Enchanted Flutter, Trillium Trail finished at 60" by 80".
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| Enchanted Flutter |
Orange Peel Units are appliquéd in threes forming the shape of the Trillium flower, alternating with Irish Chain blocks. A scrappy border completes the look.
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| Paul, the model |
Grassy ground, shimmering lake and cloudy skies provide the perfect backdrop for the Trillium Trail. I took this picture at Lake Arrowhead Recreation Park, when we were visiting Luray Caverns this summer.
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| A book, a cuppa and a quilt = Perfection |
I used Schmetz Microtex 80/12 Needle for both sewing and quilting. I secured the raw edge applique with stitches 1/8" from the edges, before piecing the blocks. The quilting is a 2" grid using my walking foot. I used Hobbs 80/20 Cotton/Poly Blend Batting.
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| Snuggleworthy Morning |
A few more pictures!
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| Mayneview Bed & Breakfast, Luray |
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| Quilting Detail |
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| Scrappy Border Detail |
Trillium Trail is also my submission for Island Batik's last challenge of 2025 - Ambassador's Choice.
Thanks to Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and Industry partners who generously provided the supplies to all Island Batik Ambassadors - Island Batik, Hobbs Batting, Schmetz Needles, and Oliso Iron.
In other news, I set up my colorful table at Gifts from the HeART holiday shopping market in Reston's Lake Anne Community Center. There were many people interested in my work but only a few buyers. It is a good thing that sewing/quilting is my hobby :-)
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| Gifts from the HeART, Reston |
I am currently working on a t-shirt quilt for a friend who is a fan of Rock and Roll bands. Hope to complete it before the end of the year. Will share more pictures in January.
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| Work in Progress |
In February 2025, I started a new job. The commute is long (1.5 hours each way) and working from home is not an option. I leave home at 6:30 and return at 6:30. 12-hour days mean that I have no time in the AM and no energy in the PM and weekends are slammed with everything else - grocery, laundry, chores and more.
I recently said to Paul that if I am invited to a social event, I thank the host. If I am NOT, I thank God!
For this reason, I chose to not apply for the 2026 Island Batik Ambassador Program. I will miss the community of my fellow ambassadors and the creative push that came with each challenge. But I will still be making quilts, writing blogposts, publishing patterns and sharing with all my favorite linky parties. I hope you will stay in touch!
