Saturday, June 18, 2016

MODERN QUILTS - ISLAND BATIK AMBASSADOR CHALLENGE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE


I have to say that when we were told that

the Island Batik Challenge for this month was

Modern Quilts!!


I was perplexed!!!

Just what constitutes a modern quilt?

I searched the internet

Pinterest

Asked Friends

Family

and still couldn't come up with anything.

I had several ideas but nothing seemed right.

So here is what I came up with

"FREE SPACE"




I used a Crystal Cove Charm pack by Island Batik and
eight 10" squares of Desert Rose by Island Batik.
I also used my accuquilt go cutter and the Circle Die #55012
Used Fantastico #5144 thread by Superior Threads for the blanket stitching, they are having a sale on their fantastic threads as we speak.

To be honest, I was not even sure about this and was worried I was wasting my Crystal Cove charm pack.

Even when I was quilting it I was not sure.

But....

and I say But....

when I put the binding on.....

all my worries faded away.

I am hoping to make a quilt out of this one day

not anytime soon but one day.

I think I need to go back to Samoa to be able to sew and blog like I used to.  Life tends to be quite busy.

I have done another Sun Bonnet Sue quilt  Samoan Style



Here are the other Island Batik Ambassadors who have posted their Modern
 Quilt for the month




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14 comments:

  1. beaquilterJune 18, 2016 at 4:51 PM

    it looks great and love the sunbonnet sue quilt too

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  2. Gene BlackJune 18, 2016 at 8:33 PM

    I think you hit above the mark for modern. I love it. It is different and very fun. I have a quilt pin basted that has some Samoan fabrics in it. One of the ladies that was helping pin it said "I love that part, it looks Hawaiian" I told her it was Samoan, but definitely an island print. When I finish some other things I will get it quilted.

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  3. JocelynJune 19, 2016 at 12:01 AM

    Great job!

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  4. Needled MomJune 19, 2016 at 12:23 AM

    Wow....that looks great. I love how the circles seem to float. You Sunbonnet Sue is super cute too.

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  5. MarjorieJune 19, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    I love both your quilts. The Island Batik Challenge is just stunning . You are a wonderful designer and quilter.

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  6. BarbaraJune 19, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    There you are! Creating but busy and not blogging as much. Just as long as you show us what you've done every so often. I'm the same way, slowing down a bit. Anyhow, a question, are the circles appliqued onto the quilt. I LOVE it! I also love your Sunbonnets. Are they machine or hand appliqued?

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  7. kcJune 19, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    Stunning use of your charm pack, no worries! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  8. suemacJune 19, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    Love the table runner. It is very fluid with all those circles.

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  9. BillieBee (billiemick)June 19, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    Gorgeous as is your Sue block.

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  10. West Michigan QuilterJune 19, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    Love your free space quilt!

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  11. Connie Kresin CampbellJune 20, 2016 at 1:02 AM

    Beautiful Barb!

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  12. SnoodlesJune 20, 2016 at 9:03 AM

    You hit it right out of the park! Awesome!

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  13. KaHollyJune 20, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    BINGO! It's perfect, not to mention - beautiful! Well done!

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  14. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)June 20, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    I like the swirlies. Great use of the circle cutter. Your Samoan Sues are adorable.

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