color builders

Vicky and the Zips from Sew Preeti Quilts

The Island Batik challenge for April is Crazy Quilts with Aurifil Threads.

The Zippered Pouches - in progress

The challenge is to show off the thread from the Color Builder set in a Crazy Quilt! Try out different block combinations and layouts and experiment with decorative stitches and embroidery to highlight the tread you received.

I received the Frangipani Color Builder from Aurifil Threads.

To ensure that these threads/embroidery/stitches showed well on the fabric, I decided to use Island Batik solids. Since I also wanted to make a modern interpretation of Crazy Quilts, the solids were a perfect choice ...

added by Preeti 1 year, 8 months ago. under aurifil thread , color builders , crazy quilts , decorative stitches , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2023 , schmetz needles , zippered pouch

Aurifil Color Builder Challenge - Innamorato from Sew Preeti Quilts

The March challenge is sponsored by Aurifil Threads. Here are the simple guidelines to complete the challenge.

Create a piece inspired by your assigned Italian destination. It could be a city scene, a landscape, or something you associate with the location.

Size: 20” x 20” or under
Must use each of the 3 thread spools from the Color Builder box, how the thread is used is up to the maker!
Utilize thread painting, some type of appliqué or a combination of the two

I chose orange for two reasons.
1. I like orange :-)
2. I had leftover orange fabrics from ...

added by Preeti 2 years, 9 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , color builders , color gradation , gloria loughman , innamorata , island batik , island batik ambassador , light up your landscape , silhouette , tuscany , tuscany orange

Works in Progress from Sew Preeti Quilts

I don't have a finish, but should that stop me for sharing?

According to Angela, February shall be devoted to teal, aqua and turquoise scraps. Here is what I did.

Teal/Aqua Scraps

Fish :-)

Scrappy Improv

Block in the works

15 blocks in two days!!!

My Island Batik Row by Row quilt (for the February Challenge and BlogHop) is complete. I received the collection Lace and Grace, designed by Kathy Engle for Chris Hoover of Whirligig Designs. This signature collection should be in stores now.

Lace and Grace :-)

Although I will share on February 16, here is a sneak ...

added by Preeti 2 years, 10 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , color builders , giveaway , island batik , island batik ambassador , rainbow scrap challenge , row by row , rsc2022 , schmetz needles

Iberian Lynx - Back from the Brink from Sew Preeti Quilts

The Island Batik Challenge for October was as follows:

The 2021 Aurifil Color Builders are a capsule of 12 mini-collections dedicated to an incredibly worthy cause that falls in line with Aurifil’s goal to increase sustainability and positive environmental impact — Endangered Species. Each collection contains three large spools of their supple and strong 40wt thread — a warm, a medium, and a dark.

For the October challenge, Aurifil is asking you to create a piece inspired by the endangered animal featured on your assigned Color Builder box. Use each one of the 3 provided colors somewhere in the challenge piece ...

added by Preeti 3 years, 2 months ago. under applique , aurifil thread , color builders , endangered , iberian lynx , improv piecing , improvisation , island batik , island batik ambassador , threatened

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