Quilting

It's Christmas time once again from Island Batik!

 
 

It’s here: my first ambassador box from Island Batik!

 

It’s here - all 35 lbs. of it! 😁

 

I’ve been excitedly waiting for this box to arrive and today was the day!

I love batiks and Island Batik didn’t disappoint in the fabrics they selected and sent to me. I told them that I liked bright, bold colours and that’s just what I received.

And I received a lot more fabric and other goodies than I thought I would - which is also exciting! Thanks, Island Batik! 😀

Here’s a few photos of what was in the first Island Batik 2024 Ambassador box.

 

Look at all the goodies in this Island Batik Ambassador box!

Schmetz sent an assortment of needles, informational material and a lovely note!

 
 

Island Batik “Woodstock” collection half yard bundle with coordinating fabrics and some Island Batik solids

 
 

Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design included a Wing Clipper 1 and Quilter’s Magic Wand tool

 
 

A queen sized package of black Hobbs 80/20 batting. Halloween project anyone?! 🦇

 
 

The new TG1600 Pro Plus iron from Oliso in butterscotch - yummy!

 

There was so much Island Batik and sponsor goodness in my Ambassador box that a blogpost just isn’t enough to show you everything, so I’ve created a video showing you the unboxing and a closer look at what was included in the first Island Batik Ambassador box. Click on the image below to watch the video.

 
 

Now I have to find room for all these gorgeous Island Batik fabrics and start working on my first project as a 2024 ambassador! 😉 Be sure you’re following me on Facebook and Instagram so you won’t miss out on what I’ll be creating for my first project in February 2024 and all the other fun projects I’ll be creating in 2024 with Island Batik fabrics - with Salem’s help! 🤣

 
 

Thanks to the following sponsors for sending their products to me in my first Island Batik Ambassador box: Hobbs Bonded Fibers, Oliso, Schmetz Needles, Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design, Island Batik.

Note: The products featured in this blogpost were given to me by Island Batik. Thank you!

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Exciting News to Start Off 2024!

I’ve been holding off on announcing some exciting news but can now let the cat out of the bag! Okay, Victor is actually in a bin but I think you get the idea! 😉

 
 

I’ve been selected to be an Island Batik 2024 Ambassador!

 I’m very excited to have been chosen as one of the Island Batik Ambassadors for this year. I’m honoured to be on the team with so many accomplished quilters.

I’ve got to admit that I’m a bit nervous about creating projects for Island Batik but it will be the perfect chance to “up my game” in 2024 and I’m looking forward to that opportunity.

Look for lots of new and spectacular projects from me and the other Island Batik Ambassadors during 2024!

 
 

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