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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Island Batik - Fire Island


We're putt...putting...along ...on our #PTABlogHop. Hope you're enjoying the virtual travels we've been on. Fire Island is our featured collection today. These cute cars were cut with my Accuquilt die cutter from the beautiful Fire Island Fabrics. Today we're headed to somewhere that you need a boat or a plane to get there, but then you can drive around on the ISLAND!


The quilt I'm featuring in today's post, you might have seen during the Blogger's Quilt Festival or in person at AQS Phoenix where it humbly hung in an award winning group of quilts. I felt honored that it was juried in, but is more of a utility quilt than a show quilt. None the less, I hope you can see from the close up shots below that the quilting gives it a special 'fire and ice' feeling.




This design was released at Fall Market 2015 in the Island Batik booth, featuring their Fire Island fabric line that will be shipping soon.

Patterns are now available ...ask your local shop to order them or contact me directly if you'd like one.

The pattern is called "Jewels" and this quilt has been named "Fire Island Jewels".

I loved working with the vibrant colors against the white and black. I kept imagining a hot lava flow in the Hawaiian islands.


 Imagining the various shades of blue water.


Now to quilt it..... The border is a large flame like shape and this is repeated in various sizes around the jewels in the center of the quilt. If you just used blue and red jewels--it could easily be a Quilt of Valor!






















Backside


So, this version of Jewels, Fire Island Jewels.



 Here are some other color versions made by my 'testers':

made by Julie Tapley, Quilted by Holly Anderson
a Patriotic theme
made by Nancy Cargo; Quilted by me
using Jinny Beyer batiks and border print --these fabrics available now in my studio (just ask!)

Here is a detailed shot of what I'm currently quilting. This is in progress and will have much more quilting added, but fun to show you where I'm at today. Watch my Facebook page for progress shots. This is another 'Jewels' version using Jinny Beyer Malim and Malim II Batiks and one of her Milan prints used in the border. I do have these fabrics available now in my shop and can ship. I'm using an 80/20 batting on the bottom and a layer of wool on top.



My original "Royal Peacock Jewels" was a special commission for a wedding gift in 2010. I used a variety of specially selected colors for the center blocks and a Jinny Beyer border print symmetrically mitered (it worked out I had the right repeat ratios between the width and the height so didn't have to cut the sides in two pieces to get it to stay symmetrical. I also left the two sized borders together instead of cutting them apart and adding a separate 2nd border. It just happened to work out beautifully. The quilting included peacock feathers in the jewels. Their wedding had a peacock theme. I always wanted to make this into a pattern ...and the time has finally come!
 
Do you see white stars?  -this turned out to be a feature that helped my client decide on this particular design as the chosen one for me to make.
 
How about a giveaway?? I've got fat eights of these fabrics that were the same ones used in the jewels. I'll include my new "Jewels" pattern as well, you'll just need to add the black, white and border fabrics. There is a small piece of border included in this giveaway, but not enough to border the quilt. Regardless, you may find some other project to make and be able to include it. It adds some great drama!






How to enter -- I realize through the Island Batik giveaway you get an entry from visiting my Facebook page. Follow it with a 'See First In Your Newsfeed' selection so you don't miss a post.

I'd love for you to follow my Pinterest page if you're interested in seeing my designs. I've just started putting them up on the page and it will continue to grow as I add some of my prior designs and continue to add more.
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I'd love for you to subscribe to my newsletter that comes out about the first of every month. Check out my website and click on the 'Signup' button.

I don't use my twitter much, but would be so pleased if you'd follow along. @KISSedQuilts

Even consider 'following' my blog (see sidebar). It is mostly used to show finishes and  gives me an opportunity to describe how they come together. I also use it to share these beautiful Island Batik fabrics. This year as an Island Batik Ambassador I predict you'll see more from us!

Bottom line -- TO ENTER the GIVEAWAY use the Rafflecopter widget for entry options. Thanks!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
I'll be back tomorrow for a final post that will take you on some Holiday Travel!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Did you miss these posts?
Here’s the blog hop schedule:
Monday, February 15 – Caribbean Splash
Bejeweled Quilts
Pamela Quilts
Tuesday, February 16 – London Fog
Moose Stash Quilting
Wednesday, February 17 -- French Roasted
Made In Scraps
Happy Cottage Quilter
KISSed Quilts --did you see my airplane theme here?
Freemotion by the River (Bonus!)
Thursday, February 18 – Crystal Cove
Freemotion by the River
Friday, February 19 – Florida Oranges
Fun Threads Designs
Kauffman Designs
Tamarinis
Monday, February 22 – Coral Reef
Mary Mack Made Mine
Purrfect Spots Designs
Tuesday, February 23 -- Sweet Georgia Peach
KISSed Quilts --yep, me! ...and my own set of giveaways!
One Quilting Circle
Wednesday, February 24 – Hollywood Hills
The Fit Quilter
Maria Michaels Designs
Thursday, February 25 – Desert Rose
For Quilts Sake
Lemon Tree Snippets --did you see what she did with my Dangling Diamonds design?
Freemotion by the River -- a bonus post!
Friday, February 26 – Sea Salt Sandy
Bejeweled Quilts
KISSed Quilts- You're here!! Thanks for stopping by!
Moose Stash Quilting
Pamela Quilts
Tamarinis
Mary Mack Designs - BONUS!!!
Monday, February 29 – Jersey Shore
Beaquilter
Lemon Tree Snippets
BONUS - Freemotion by the River
Tuesday, March 1 – Tuscany Sun
Tammy Silvers
BONUS - Freemotion by the River
Wednesday, March 2 – Lavish
Freemotion by the River
Moose Stash Quilting

TODAY -- Thursday, March 3 – Fire Island
KISSed Quilts You're here!

Friday, March 4 – Tinsel, Holiday Happenings
Purrfect Spots Designs
KISSed Quilts- I'll be back to wrap it up with a Heartfelt Holiday Trip!
Moose Stash Quilting  

Thanks for stopping by! I try to respond to each comment when an email is included.

61 comments:

  1. Wow. Beautify quilting. Thanks for the chance to win some fabric.

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  2. I used to prefer purchasing a physical pattern, but now like to have a pattern on my computer where I can always find it when I have mislaid my paper copy (which happens more often than I would like to admit).

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  3. I've used both types of patterns and prefer the digital as I can save it on my computer.

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  4. Beautiful quilt! I still prefer the paper copy. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  5. I have fallen in love with these batik fabrics. Thanks for the give away.
    patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  6. I like both. The problem with downloaded ones is I have so many on my computer that it takes forever to find the one I want. Then I get sidetracked: "Oh, I forgot about that one."

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  7. Honestly, it depends on the pattern. If it is simple enough that I can follow it on the computer (or my iPad) then that is my choice. But if I am going to have to print it anyway, I want a paper copy.
    (love your Jewels quilt!

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  8. I like PDF for most patterns, but think they should be cheaper, since I pay for the paper and ink.Maybe $1 cheaper?
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  9. Simply gorgeous quilting! - I like keeping my patterns on my computer and only printing such things as applique patterns, etc., when needed.

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  10. i prefer a paper pattern. If the pattern is small a pdf is ok. those quilts are gorgeous. and your cars are so cute
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  11. Love the quilt and the quilting. The fabrics work so well with this pattern.

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  12. I prefer a paper copy. I love the fabrics.

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  13. I'd much rather have a paper pattern. I like to mark where I'm at in the directions and also make notes on it.

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  14. these are great! love your quilting as always

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  15. Wow! Your quilt is awesome! Thank you for the giveaway. i prefer paper patterns.

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  16. Hard choice, but I think I prefer PDF patterns. Fire Island Jewels is gorgeous!

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  17. BEAUTIFUL FABRICS!!! Thank you for the nice give away! It was nice to see close ups of your quilt stitching. I still prefer paper copys. warner.dale@gmail.com

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  18. I prefer a paper pattern. Your quilt is lovely. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  19. I like to get paper patterns, my printer is always going to crap! eyreka1@gmail dot com

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  20. Beautiful. I love seeing the quilt made in different colorways! That splash of orange!! Perfect!

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  21. I can see the lava flowing in your quilt! I like a hard copy of a pattern. Easier to read, you don't have to page up and down.

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  22. Through your quilt we can envision being in Hawaii without being there. I like to print off PDF patterns as it is fast way to get the info.

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  23. I prefer paper patterns for most quilt projects. Love your quilts. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Beautiful quilts. PDF pattern. New follower on Bloglovin'. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  25. Sweet quilt! I do prefer a paper pattern, but will accept PDF if it's a lower price. I don't think it's fair to pay the same price for both, when it's going to cost me more to print it. IMO.

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  26. Your pattern is gorgeous and so is the Fire Island collection. I can easily see why you were juried into the show; the quilt is fabulous. Those colors sure 'made' the pattern shine.

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  27. Ooops, I generally get PDF patterns though I do love getting my hands on a paper copy, too.

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  28. I like the fire and ice theme of your quilt! I think I prefer paper patterns.

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  29. I love your quilts. I prefer paper patterns

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  30. Great use of the fire and ice fabrics. I have gotten use to PDF patterns.

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  31. I like paper patterns because I like to see, underline, add stickies and if I buy a PDF have to print at home. I don't have a colour printer and adding the cost to send to the local print shop really brings the price up.

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  32. I would rather buy a paper copy... love the quilt.... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  33. I like paper patterns. Love your quilts!
    maureeneh52@hotmail.com

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  34. I like the paper kind of patterns best. I can read online, but prefer them in my hand. Your quilt turned out great. Thanks for sharing the giveaway!

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  35. I like pdfs. Instant gratification. Love that fabric and your design.

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  36. I love batiks and Fire Island is awesome. So is your quilt!

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  37. I woud prefer a paper copy of your pattern.

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  38. Paper or pdf, either is fine. I love batiks!!!
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  39. I like paper patterns, Marlene. Thanks for asking!

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  40. If I am in a hurry I like pdf saves shipping costs and waiting but paper copies are nice. All depends on how much time I have.

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  41. Fantastic quilt! I prefer paper patterns. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful fabric and your pattern.

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  42. I prefer pdf patterns. I can't loose them forever like I could a paper one and they don't add more "stuff" to keep somewhere. Also, as I live in the UK and most pattern designers are in the US the postage is terrible.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  43. I will happily use both PDFs and paper copies. I usually pick the cheaper option depending on delivery etc and how many pages there are to print out !

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  44. Love your quilt! I prefer PDF downloads.

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  45. I prefer a pattern that I can have in front of me or stored away waiting for future sewing. Love those colors together!

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  46. As I live in Australia I usually buy PDF patterns now so I don't have to pay shipping. I still love paper copies and will buy them at quilt shows.

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  47. As I live in Australia I usually buy PDF patterns now so I don't have to pay shipping. I still love paper copies and will buy them at quilt shows.

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  48. I use both, but I like PDF patterns because you get them instantly. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  49. I love "Fire Island Jewels"! Absolutely stunning! Thanks for the chance to win! Who doesn't love fabric?

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  50. the link for Patchwork Pearl on the 2nd rafflecopter is not working.
    Thanks for everything!

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  51. Oh my! I love the flames that you quilted. Very creative! Thanks for the chance at the batik bundle. :)

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  52. I prefer paper copies... Thanks for chance to win your Give-a-way too! This has been an Awesome Hop! Beautiful Projects shared! Thanks to you all the participated. Super job!!

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  53. I like paper copies of patterns. Thanks for your beautiful blog and for this wonderful giveaway!

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  54. I prefer paper copies. Your quilts sparkle so!

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  55. I do prefer paper copies, but often opt for PDF due to the additional shipping cost (and let's face it: it takes longer by snail mail). Lovely quilts!

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  56. I do prefer paper copies, but often opt for PDF due to the additional shipping cost (and let's face it: it takes longer by snail mail). Lovely quilts!

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  57. I prefer paper copies, if I am buying them in the store. If buying online I prefer PDF so I can get started. I don't really want to wait for the mail.

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  58. I love pdf patterns because if I'm shopping online (which I usually do) I get them immediately :)

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