Thursday, August 27, 2015

SUMMER IN THE COUNTRY blog hop hosted by ISLAND BATIK!!




Thanks Katie from Island Batik for arranging this fun hop.

It truly has been a hot summer and in the country.  When I think of country I think of Baskets.

My fabric is from the melon grouping.  This round topper shows all the beautiful fabrics.

  I have to confess, I did not like it until I put the binding on.  I have found that a lot of times I feel that way about an item but when that binding goes on....the transformation happens.

Since I started this months ago, it sat unfinished until two night ago.  It was not the fabrics, I love love the fabrics especially the lime green (I know some of you are surprised....smiling)




Here it is at another angle.  Did I tell you how much I love Island Batik Fabrics? 

Did I tell you that baskets are my most favorite thing?



We can't stop there.....  Why not a quilt???  Here it is laying on the floor.  I was so happy that it does not wave.

 Did I tell you I just finished this last night?  Boy, I am full of confessions.  I have had nothing but machine trouble.  Notice the post before this one and you will see why.  The top also was done months ago and just sat around waiting for me to fix my machines.


Here it is on my wall rod.  It is way to long....I am sad, I wanted to leave it up for a spell but it drags the ground and truly is way to big for my wall.  Oh well...there could be worst things in this world.


These pictures do not do the quilt justice.


Here is my little companion on the week-ends, grand dog sitting.  He would just sit and watch me.


I am offering Forty 5" squares.  They will not be these exact squares but they will be a variety of Island Batik Fabrics. Just leave a comment




Now the fun truly begins....Island Batik is giving away two Batik Bundles...just use the rafflecopter below. a Rafflecopter giveaway




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58 comments:

  1. Tu-Na QuiltsAugust 27, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    I have never sewn with Batik because I have never bought or been gifted any yet. I like the look of them. I just have never indulged. Karen kthurn@bektel.com

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  2. Carol- Beads and BirdsAugust 28, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    I love batiks! Your quilt is beautiful. Too bad it's too long to display. It's so cheerful!

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  3. BetsyAugust 28, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Barb, your topper and quilt are amazing! Are the baskets needle turned?

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  4. BettyAugust 28, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    I have had many projects that I feared would become UFO's because of this exact reason, what was I thinking! I really don't like this project... Then the moment it gets quilted and that binding goes on and it's finished you fall in love. I completely relate!

    Good job on this one, it's really fun with those baskets and the colors you picked! Thanks.

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  5. OhioLoriAugust 28, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Looooove your Quilt!!! & your lil Companion is Adorable!! Love the Batiks...haven't used before...would love to tho...are Beautiful!!! Thanks for chance to win some! :)

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  6. Joyce CarterAugust 28, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Your quilt is so pretty. I think it will brighten up any space. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  7. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 28, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Beautiful baskets Barb and like you......I love batiks! Your quilt is really neat and your little companion.......so sweet!

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  8. AnnmarieAugust 28, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Those are really cute baskets. Cute quilt. Cute doggie. AWESOME batiks!

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  9. claire rossAugust 28, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Beautiful quilt. The colours are beautiful.
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  10. PamelaAugust 28, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    What a joyful quilt! I love the colors and the fun baskets. The table topper is delightful too. You have a great quilting companion too.Thanks for the inspiration and for the fun giveaway. I love batiks!

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  11. Lisa EnglandAugust 28, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    So creative and lovely! And such beautiful fabrics.

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  12. QuiltShopGalAugust 28, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful quilt and fabrics. Cute little dog too! Has he found a way into your heart, given you let him watch you in your sewing room?

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

    ps - Can the dough for cinnamon rolls be made the night before?

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  13. Deal.licious Real Food DebbyAugust 28, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Sorry for all of your machine trouble! The quilt is lovely. I have never sewn with batiks. Looks fun!

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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  14. Needled MomAugust 28, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Your baskets are just gorgeous. I hope that the machine problems are now a thing of the past for you, but you certainly do nice work when you are under a time crunch. I love sewing with batiks, but haven't tried the Island Batiks yet. I'll have to look for them in our area.

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  15. LeAnneAugust 28, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Love your fabrics. You can never go wrong with great batiks.

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  16. UnknownAugust 28, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    I love,love, love the topper. You definitely picked the right binding color, it pulls it all together
    Lynnette
    llamance@hotmail.com

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  17. JanieAugust 28, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Lovely quilt, thank you for sharing.

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  18. CalicojoanAugust 28, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Oh, I LOVE your baskets. Those batiks just make them pop!

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  19. Kathy LAugust 28, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Would love to win. Thanks for the chance.

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  20. SuzanneAugust 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Sweet doggie face!

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  21. Marlene @ KISSed Quilts . comAugust 28, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    So playful!

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  22. BarbaraAugust 28, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    My own colors are usually more muted, don't usually go for brights, but your gorgeous quilt has converted me. It's stunning!

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  23. PamelaAugust 28, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Cute!

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  24. jellybeanAugust 28, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Love the country baskets thanks for sharing and the giveaway.

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  25. DonnaAugust 28, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Batiks are marvelous fabrics. Thanks for sharing your basket love.

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  26. Pam Geisel - For Quilts SakeAugust 28, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Love the fabrics!

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  27. TeresaAugust 28, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    You have put those fabulous fabrics to great use. Love it.

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  28. beaquilterAugust 28, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    quilts look awesome!

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  29. Quilting TangentAugust 28, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Love Batiks. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  30. Jen BarnardAugust 28, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    I've had a project in mind for a while for batik charm squares. I love your quilt, it reminds me off eggs in egg cups as well as baskets.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  31. Emily CAugust 28, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Your baskets make my think of the little easter baskets that children collect eggs in on the hunts.

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  32. Anna brownAugust 28, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Love the colors you got and pretty nice idea too.....Ty for sharing....Happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  33. Bonnie58August 28, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    Beautiful quilt, Barb. Thanks so much for sharing

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  34. SewgirlAugust 28, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    What a great set of quilts. Love the basket motif. And such a sweet puppy! Thanks for sharing the giveaway.

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  35. PeggyAugust 28, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Beautiful quilt!
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  36. Kathy MacKieAugust 28, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    Fun,Fun,Fun.

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  37. Vicki HAugust 28, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    I like your fun baskets. Glad your machine is up and running again.

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  38. LJAugust 28, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    LOVE the table topper you made; those baskets are adorable and so is that rosette in the middle. Island Batiks make your projects glow. Wonderful!

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  39. AnonymousAugust 28, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    Your quilt is great! I would love your squares! I'm sewing a scrappy quit and could use some new squares!
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  40. LauriejoAugust 28, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    What a fun quilt!

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  41. GranChrisAugust 29, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    These baskets are wonderful. Just plain adorable. I love basket quilts.

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  42. Missy ShayAugust 29, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Your table topper turned out wonderful!
    missysaprons@gmail.com

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  43. Nancy in INAugust 29, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Love the colors.

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  44. sewlostAugust 29, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent

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  45. BarbaraAugust 29, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    I just love batiks. They have such beautiful motion.

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  46. apple blossomAugust 29, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    lovely work. thanks for the chance to win Island Batik Fabrics squares you are giving away.

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  47. teachpanyAugust 29, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Great use of the fabrics!

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  48. SarahAugust 29, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    You have such a cute little companion! sarah@forrrussia.org

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  49. UnknownAugust 29, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    I love you baskets. Would love to win some Island Batik fabrics. Diane

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  50. LoriAugust 29, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    your quilts are so pretty. your grand dog is adorable. thanks for sharing
    quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net

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  51. ebhalohaAugust 29, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Love the quilt with baskets. I love batiks also.

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  52. Donna WAugust 30, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Love your basket table topper. This would look fantastic in my kitchen. And, that "grand" dog looks like a real keeper. Not sure if I would let him go back home after the weekend.

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  53. JANETAugust 30, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Batiks are so beautiful. Your quilt is cute!

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  54. LindaAugust 31, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Ooh, I like both of them. My favorite is the quilt but I love the colors on the table topper. Your little granddog is cute too. Great job with the baskets. I don't think of baskets in the summer so much. I think of them in the spring time but whichever, I love baskets too.

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  55. UnknownSeptember 1, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    What a happy colorful quilt!! Love it! I can't get enough batiks. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  56. KaHollySeptember 1, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    These little baskets are truly sweet and done up in the batiks really makes them special. I don't do Facebook, so could enter the rafflecopter giveaway, sigh, but I still have the beautiful bundle I won from you during the winter months. As a matter of fact, it's spread out on my work table this week while I ponder the possibilities!

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  57. AnitaSeptember 1, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful colors!

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  58. BethSeptember 4, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Aren't basket quilts fun? I have one that I work on, off and on, and every time I pick it back up it makes me happy.

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