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October 11, 2023
Special Delivery Quilt and Pattern from Curlicue Creations

It's a Special Delivery ~ just for you!  The Special Delivery quilt is one of my newest patterns.

The blocks in this quilt suggest pretty packages and the triangles pointing in different directions give it movement.  Packages are on their way to make someone smile.  Special Delivery!

This quilt finishes at 44" x 57".  It's a great size for a couch throw or a small children's quilt.

I used Island Batik's Holiday at Home fabric for my quilt.

Special Delivery, waiting for someone special to cuddle on the porch.

I quilted Special Delivery in a loopy meander ...

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January 1, 2023
Starry Dawn Quilt and Pattern ~ New! from Curlicue Creations

A new year and a new pattern.  2023 is going to be a great year, I just know it.  This is the Starry Dawn quilt.

Starry Dawn is a log cabin variation that incorporates a star block in the middle, where the chimney fire would be in a traditional log cabin block.

The Starry Dawn pattern is available in my Etsy Shop and in select quilt shops across the USA.
It is one of the quilts I made for the Island Batik catalog.  

My son Levi, assisted with the photo session for this quilt.

I used Island Batik's new ...

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December 21, 2022
Postcard Quilt and Pattern ~ New! from Curlicue Creations

This is the Postcard quilt, one of my newest patterns.  It's featured in the Island Batik catalog.  This pattern is available in my Etsy shop. and in select quilt shops across the USA.  I used Island Batik's new Silverado Canyon fabric collection to make this quilt.  Island Batik provided the fabric for this project.

The Postcard quilt is made using two variations of this block.  It is a simple, yet lovely block to sew.  This is a good project for newbie sewists, and a fun one for more advanced quilters looking for a quick finish.

The blocks make ...

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December 19, 2022
Nectar Quilt and Pattern ~ New! from Curlicue Creations

This is the Nectar quilt, one of my newest patterns.  It's featured in the Island Batik catalog.  This pattern is available in my Etsy shop and in select quilt shops across the USA.  I used Island Batik's new Bee Hive Buzz fabric collection to make this quilt.  Island Batik provided the fabric for this project.

These are the fabrics I used from the Bee Hive Buzz collection to make the Nectar quilt.  This is one of two quilts I made with this collection.  The other quilt is Beewax.  I made it for one of my Island Batik Ambassador ...

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August 31, 2022
Marvelous Minis featuring Little Pink Houses from Curlicue Creations

Here I am, posting on the very last day of August, my Island Batik Ambassador monthly challenge project.  This quilt is titled "Little Pink Houses".  

Disclaimer:  The products used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.
This month's challenge was to make a miniature quilt.  

I chose to use the Midnight Glow precuts along with the coordinating fabrics, Boysenberry and Orchid to make my quilt.

I used all the the fabrics in Midnight Glow.  I used 5 fabrics per row of houses, following the gradation of the precuts from light to dark ...

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July 31, 2022
Tinder Box Quilt and Pattern in Quilter's World Autumn 2022 Issue from Curlicue Creations

This is my newest published work, the Tinder Box quilt.  It's a cuddly throw, perfect for the crisp Autumn evenings that will be coming up soon.

Disclaimer:  The fabric used to make this quilt was provided by Island Batik.
The Tinder Box quilt and pattern are featured in the new Quilter's World Autumn 2022 issue.  There are so many beautiful Fall sewing projects inside.  I do love Fall.  It's my favorite time of the year.  Order your copy here:  Quilter's World Autumn 2022, or look for it in your local quilt shop.

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July 25, 2022
Island Batik and Accuquilt ~ Christmas in July from Curlicue Creations

This is the quilt I made with the Accuquilt Tree of Life die.  I call my quilt Fountain of Life.

Disclaimer:  The supplies used to make this project were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.

The Island Batik Ambassador challenge for July is Christmas in July with Accuquilt.  We were to use the Tree of Life die to create anything we liked and then gift it to someone.

This is the new Accuquilt Tree of Life die.  It makes a 14" square, an on-point pieced block with 73 pieces!  It's structured so there are no Y-seams ...

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July 15, 2022
Amber Glow Quilt and Pattern in McCall's Quilting September/October 2022 from Curlicue Creations

This is my newest published work, the Amber Glow quilt.  

The Amber Glow quilt and pattern are featured in the new McCall's Quilting September/October 2022 issue.  You can purchase a digital copy online here:  McCall's Quilting Digital Edition.  It will also be available for purchase in quilt shops beginning on July 19th.

The Amber Glow quilt is mostly paper pieced.  If you love paper piecing, this project is for you!

Here is one of the paper pieced sections before trimming.  I used Island Batik's upcoming Simply Southwest fabric collection.  This should be arriving in local quilt ...

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June 28, 2022
Quadrille Quilt and Pattern ~ New! from Curlicue Creations

This is the Quadrille quilt, my newest pattern!  It's featured in the Island Batik catalog.  This pattern is available in my Etsy shop and in select quilt shops across the USA.

Disclaimer:  The fabrics used to make this quilt were generously given to me by Island Batik.
I used the new Harvest Night fabric collection by Kathy Engle for Island Batik.  This fabric should be arriving in quilt shops now.  Just look at these lovely colors and designs.  There are a lot of pumpkins, ravens, and curly vines featured in this collection.  It's perfect to sew something cozy ...

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June 18, 2022
Daisy Pond Quilt and Pattern in Love of Quilting July/August 2022 from Curlicue Creations

My Daisy Pond quilt and pattern is featured in the new Love of Quilting July/August 2022....sort of.  

See the "Plus Free Bonus Digital Pattern" on the cover?  That's Daisy Pond.  You can get it when you purchase the issue.  Here's a link to get your copy:  Love of Quilting July/August 2022, or look for it in local quilt shops now.  *Bonus:  My fellow Island Batik Ambassador Quilting Gail has a quilt in this issue, too!

Daisy Pond was a really fun medallion style quilt with this quick and easy to sew fusible applique ring of ...

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June 13, 2022
New York Beauty Blog Hop and Giveaway! from Curlicue Creations

Hello!  Welcome to my day of the Island Batik Ambassador New York Beauty blog hop!  This is my quilt.

Disclaimer:  The products used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.
This month's challenge and blog hop was to make a New York Beauty quilt using our "surprise" package fabrics that we received in our January Ambassador boxes.  

I was lucky enough to receive Pumpkin Spice.  This collection was designed by Kathy Engle for Sarah Fabian, Quilt Basket.  It is gorgeous!  The purples, golds, greens and more are saturated with Island Batik color ...

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May 14, 2022
Triangle Tricks Island Batik Ambassador Challenge from Curlicue Creations

This is my Island Batik Ambassador project for the Month of May.  I'm calling it Triangle-A-Go-Go table runner.

For this month we were challenged to make a quilt featuring, you guessed it:  Triangles!  I do love triangles, and I had a great plan for this quilt.  But....when I really sat down and started designing it, I changed my focus, and decided to make a table runner instead.

I pulled out the Graphix 10" precuts stack and hot pink stash builders rolls that I received in my January box.  I love pink in my kitchen and these two colors ...

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May 4, 2022
Stars and Stripes Forever Finish from Curlicue Creations

Stars and Stripes Forever is finished.

Disclaimer:  The products used to make this project were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.
This is the Island Batik Ambassador row quilt I made for the February challenge.

I pieced the top in time for the February blog hop, but didn't get to finish until now.

You can revisit the original post about this quilt here:  Row by Row Blog Hop

This quilt showcases the Americana fabric collection.  These gorgeous patriotic red white and blue batiks should still be available in local quilt shops at this time.

I quilted ...

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April 18, 2022
Spring Market Quilt and Pattern ~ New! from Curlicue Creations

This is the Spring Market quilt.  It's one of my new patterns this year.  This quilt is featured in the Island Batik catalog.  The pattern is available in my Etsy shop and select quilt shops across the USA.

Disclaimer:  The fabrics used to make this quilt were generously given to me by Island Batik.
I used the Mountain Gems fabric collection by Kathy Engle for Island Batik.  I just love the gorgeous blues and greens in this collection.  The designs on the fabrics are equally awesome.  Do you see the curly vines?  That one is my favorite.  This fabric ...

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April 12, 2022
Summer Breeze Quilt in the New Quilter's World Summer 2022 Issue and Giveaway from Curlicue Creations

This is my newest quilt, Summer Breeze.  It's sewn in soft yellow and blues, like sunshine and blue skies.

The Summer Breeze quilt and pattern appear in the new Summer 2022 issue of Quilter's World magazine.  This issue is on sale now ~ run out and get one today!  If you're feeling lucky, I'll be giving away a digital copy of this magazine at the end of this post.

I used Island Batik's Honey Blue fabric collection, plus their solid white to make the Summer Breeze quilt.  This fabric should be available in local quilt shops ...

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March 30, 2022
Plumeria ~ Flower of Sicily ~ Italian Color Builder Challenge from Curlicue Creations

This is Plumeria ~ Flower of Sicily.

Disclaimer:  The products used to make this project were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.
It's my Island Batik Ambassador challenge quilt for March.  For this challenge, Aurifil thread supplied each of the Ambassadors with a Color Builders thread collection.  Each collection represents a different region of Italy.  
I chose Sicily Yellow, partly because my family has roots in Sicily, and partly because I love these sunny bright yellows.  The three threads in this collection are 2105, 2115, and 1135.  They are all 50wt cotton.

I had a tough time ...

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March 27, 2022
Pretty Pink Potholder Pattern in Annie's Quick and Easy Sewing from Curlicue Creations

Introducing:  Pretty Pink Potholder.  I made this with a combination of Island Batik Basics and Blenders Foundation fabrics.  I love the bright pinks and greens together.  I can't wait to hang this in my kitchen.

The pattern to sew the Pretty Pink Potholder is in this new Annie's Quick and Easy Sewing publication.  It's super easy to make; perfect for a beginner who is interested in trying applique and some quick strip piecing.  Let me just say as well, there are so many fabulous projects in this book that I want to try!  There are so many ...

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February 28, 2022
Cherry Tree Quilt in Annie's Two Color Quilts Book from Curlicue Creations

Photo by Annie's

Introducing:  The Cherry Tree quilt, a half square triangle (HST) adventure in pink and teal.

The Cherry Tree quilt is featured in the new Annie's book, Two Color Quilts.

Here's a few of the blocks on my design wall during construction.  I used Island Batik foundation fabrics for my project.  The pink is Flamingo, and the teal fabric is Bermuda.  I used Island Batik Almond and Solid White for the neutrals.  These fabrics are not part of a collection, and are available year round in local quilt shops. 

I quilted it in a simple ...

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January 18, 2022
Shop Hop Quilt and Pattern in Quilter's World Spring 2022! from Curlicue Creations

Introducing:  Shop Hop!  A cute, fun, and whimsical wall hanging or lap quilt.

Disclaimer:  The products used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.

This is my second quilt and pattern that is featured in the new Spring 2022 issue of Quilter's World.  This should be available in your local quilt shops now.  Run out and get a copy before they're all gone!

I actually made this quilt a couple of years ago, for a different issue.  It ended up not being used for that one, and I didn't even ...

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January 12, 2022
Whirligig Quilt and Pattern in Quilter's World Spring 2022! from Curlicue Creations

Introducing:  Whirligig.  This bright happy quilt is ready for some springtime stitching!  

Disclaimer:  The products used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.

Whirligig is featured in the new Spring 2022 issue of Quilter's World.  This just hit local quilt shops yesterday.  Go out and get your copy before they are all snatched up!

I have two patterns in this magazine.  I'll be sharing the second quilt, Shop Hop in my next post.

I used Karen Overton's Sea Glass fabric collection for the Whirligig quilt.  This is one of my ...

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