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February 21, 2022
My Day on the Island Batik Row by Row Blog Hop from The Inquiring Quilter

Welcome to my day on the Island Batik Row by Row Blog Hop!

This month long celebration of Island Batiks features gorgeous batiks, lovely Row by Row quilts, and some fabric giveaways!

Be sure to read all the way to the end of this post to enter my giveaway, the Island Batik giveaway, and to find links to the other Ambassadors who are participating!

This hop features the Fall 2021 batik collections that are arriving in stores now. Click here to use the Store Locator to find a store near you that carries Island Batik.

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February 15, 2022
Did Someone Say Cake? Giveaway from Crayon Box Quilt Studio

The Giveaway is closed. Congratulations Needled Mom!  I'll be contacting you shortly.

The copies of the new book Did Someone Say Cake? arrived so it's time for a giveaway to celebrate.  I'm giving away one autographed copy.

Photo courtesy of Martingale Publishing
 
It's a fabulous compilation of 12 gorgeous quilt patterns by talented designers.  I am humbled and honored to be included in this book.

This is my design, Jeweled Diamonds.
 

It's a beautiful, bright quilt that finished at 72 1/2" x 80 1/2" which is perfect for snuggling up under during the ...

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February 14, 2022
The Island Batik Row by Row Blog Hop - Week 3 from The Inquiring Quilter

Today starts Week 3 in the Island Batik Row by Row blog hop!

The month-long celebration of batiks started February 1st and continues this week. Every week on the hop you’ll be able to visit Island Batik Ambassadors to see the latest batiks featured in new row by row quilts.

Be sure to visit the Ambassadors from last week too, to see their quilts and enter giveaways!

For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Fall 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores now.

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February 7, 2022
The Island Batik Row by Row Blog Hop - Week 2 from The Inquiring Quilter

Today starts Week 2 in the Island Batik Row by Row blog hop!

The month-long celebration of batiks started February 1st and continues this week. Every week on the hop you’ll be able to visit Island Batik Ambassadors to see the latest batiks featured in new row by row quilts.

Be sure to visit the Ambassadors from last week too, to see their quilts and enter giveaways!

For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Fall 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores now.

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February 5, 2022
Quilters’ Survey from Essie's Quilts

I want to encourage you to take the Quilters’ Survey. It starts on Monday, February 7, 2022. And runs through Friday, February 11,2022.

You can find it here.

quilters' Survey information

 

Not only is it a chance to have your voice heard by the innovators in the quilting industry. You can win prizes too!

Twenty-five $50 gift certificates will be given away from our sponsors.

Premier Needle Arts

Handi Quilter

Superior Threads

Connecting Threads

American Quilter’s Society

 

Grab this opportunity to make your wishes known. What tools do you wish were available to make quilting easier, more fun, quicker, more accessible ...

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Quilters’ Survey from Gwen's Quilts

I want to encourage you to take the Quilters’ Survey. It starts on Monday, February 7, 2022. And runs through Friday, February 11,2022.

You can find it here.

quilters' Survey information

 

Not only is it a chance to have your voice heard by the innovators in the quilting industry. You can win prizes too!

Twenty-five $50 gift certificates will be given away from our sponsors.

Premier Needle Arts

Handi Quilter

Superior Threads

Connecting Threads

American Quilter’s Society

 

Grab this opportunity to make your wishes known. What tools do you wish were available to make quilting easier, more fun, quicker, more accessible ...

read more
January 31, 2022
The Island Batik Row by Row Blog Hop - Week 1 from The Inquiring Quilter

Today is the first day in the Island Batik Row by Row blog hop!

The month-long celebration of batiks starts today, February 1st. Every week on the hop you’ll be able to visit Island Batik Ambassadors to see the latest batiks featured in new row by row quilts.

If love batiks like I do, this is the hop for you!

For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Fall 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores now.

Click here to use the Store Locator to find a quilt ...

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November 18, 2021
Hop-inspired Mug Rugs - No Ring November Blog Hop and Giveaway from Creatin' in the Sticks

  Welcome to Creatin' in the Sticks 
and
my day - the final day for the No Ring November Mug Rug Blog Hop.

To all that participated or commented -
Thank you so much!

My head is swimming with all kinds of ideas
and I can't wait to try some new things.

But first, it's my day to show my
Hop-inspired Mug Rugs.


I enjoy hosting blog hop events so much!

Joan from Moosestash Quilting, Carol from Just Let Me Quilt
and I, Carla from Creatin' in the Sticks
take turns hosting the blog hops and themes/challenges.

We have been ...

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November 17, 2021
Day 3 of the No Ring November Mug Rug Blog Hop and Giveaway from Creatin' in the Sticks

  Wow, the ideas and inspiration just keep coming from the great lineup of bloggers participating in

The No Ring November Mug Rug Blog Hop.

It's day 3 and I'm anxious to see what today's bloggers have in store for us.


We are celebrating mug rugs with a blog hop
and
I've invited my blogging friends to
stitch something up those little works of art. 

I'm excited to introduce today's line-up of bloggers.

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November 16, 2021
No Ring November Continues with Day 2 and a Giveaway from Creatin' in the Sticks

   Wow, what a great day we had yesterday hopping
and 
enjoying all the little works of art we call
mug rugs.

Every post yesterday was a delight to read and now we have even more to see today!


I've invited a great group of bloggers to join me in a mug rug challenge.

I'm excited to introduce today's line-up of bloggers.

Tuesday, November 16th


This blog hop is for everyone!
Have fun visiting each blog and making new ...

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November 15, 2021
The Island Batik Storm at Sea Hop Week 3 from The Inquiring Quilter

Welcome to Week 3 of the Island Batik Storm at Sea blog hop!

The month-long celebration of batiks runs all month. Every week on the hop you’ll be able to visit Island Batik Ambassadors to see the latest batiks featured in new quilts featuring the classic Storm at Sea block.

If love batiks like I do, this is the hop for you!

For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Summer 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores now.

Click here to use the Store Locator to find ...

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It's Day 1 of the No Ring November Mug Rug Blog Hop and Giveaway from Creatin' in the Sticks

   Today we begin the

No Ring November Mug Rug Blog Hop!


Because I am kind of a messy coffee drinker, 
I've invited a great group of bloggers to join me in a mug rug challenge.
They signed up a couple of months ago to show us inspiration to make those little works of art,
Mug Rugs.

The Challenge: 
Create something to protect those surfaces.
A mug rug, coaster, small placemat, anything to prevent those pesky rings on a table.
November is a busy month, so this should be a quick project.
Take a sip of a drink and make ...

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November 8, 2021
My Day on the Island Batik Storm at Sea Blog Hop from The Inquiring Quilter

Welcome to my day on the Island Batik Storm at Sea Blog Hop!

This month long celebration of Island Batiks features gorgeous batiks, lovely Storm at Sea quilts, and some fabric giveaways!

Be sure to read all the way to the end of this post to enter my giveaway, the Island Batik giveaway, and to find links to the other Ambassadors who are participating!

This hop features the Summer 2021 batik collections that are arriving in stores now. Click here to use the Store Locator to find a store near you that carries Island Batik.

For ...

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November 1, 2021
The Island Batik Storm at Sea Hop Week 1 from The Inquiring Quilter

Today is the first day in the Island Batik Storm at Sea blog hop!

The month-long celebration of batiks starts today, November 1st. Every week on the hop you’ll be able to visit Island Batik Ambassadors to see the latest batiks featured in new quilts featuring the classic Storm at Sea block.

If love batiks like I do, this is the hop for you!

For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Summer 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores now.

Click here to use the Store Locator ...

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August 31, 2021
The Island Batik Try a Tool Blog Hop Week 4 from The Inquiring Quilter

Welcome to week 4 of the Island Batik Try a Tool blog hop.

Love Studio 180 Design and gorgeous batiks? Then this hop is perfect for you!

For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Spring 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores now.

Click here to use the Store Locator to find a quilt store near you that carries Island Batik.

My day on the hop was August 19th. Did you miss it? Click here to view my quilt, batik collection, and to enter my giveaway! Hurry—the ...

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August 23, 2021
The Island Batik Try a Tool Blog Hop Week 3 from The Inquiring Quilter

Welcome to week 3 of the Island Batik Try a Tool blog hop.

If you’re a fan of Studio 180 Design and gorgeous batiks, this is absolutely the hop for you!

For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Spring 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores now.

Click here to use the Store Locator to find a quilt store near you that carries Island Batik.

My day on the hop was August 19th. Did you miss it? Click here to view my quilt, batik collection, and to ...

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August 19, 2021
My Day on the Island Batik Try a Tool Blog Hop from The Inquiring Quilter

Welcome to my day on the Island Batik Try a Tool Blog Hop!

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This blog hop is all about trying new quilting tools—specifically, the Studio 180 Design tools!

The Studio 180 tools are designed to make it easier to make quilts. Basically the way the tools work is that you make block units slightly larger than needed, then use the tools to trim them precisely to their needed size. I got the Rapid Fire Hunter’s Star tool, which is used to make a Hunter’s Star quilt quickly and easily. More on the tool ...

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August 16, 2021
The Island Batik Try a Tool Blog Hop Week 2 from The Inquiring Quilter

Welcome to week 2 of the Island Batik Try a Tool blog hop.

If you’re a fan of Studio 180 Design and fabulous batiks, this is absolutely the hop for you!

For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Spring 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores now.

Click here to use the Store Locator to find a quilt store near you that carries Island Batik.

My day on the hop is on August 19th so while you’re hopping the hop, don’t forget to hop back ...

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August 10, 2021
The Island Batik Try a Tool Blog Hop Week 1 from The Inquiring Quilter

Today is the first day for a new blog hop with Island Batik called Try a Tool!

The month-long celebration of batiks starts today, August 10th. Every week on the hop you’ll be able to visit Island Batik Ambassadors to see the latest batiks featured in new quilts made with Studio 180 tools!

If you’re a fan of Studio 180 Design and fabulous batiks, this is absolutely the hop for you!

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For the hop Island Batik Ambassadors will be designing quilts using batiks featured in the Spring 2021 Island Batik collections arriving in stores ...

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May 18, 2021
My Day on the Island Batik Quilt Modern Blog Hop from The Inquiring Quilter

Welcome to my day on the Island Batik Quilt Modern Blog Hop!

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This month long celebration of Island Batiks features lots of giveaways, gorgeous batiks, and lovely modern quilts.

Be sure to read all the way to the end of this post to enter my giveaway, the Island Batik giveaway, and to find links to the other Ambassadors who are participating!

This hop features the Winter 2020 batik collections that are arriving in stores now. Click here to use the Store Locator to find a store near you that carries Island Batik.

For the blog hop ...

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