AccuQuilt Ready. Set. GO! Challenge Baby Quilt - Chunky Twists

The April challenge for the Island Batik Ambassadors is

AccuQuilt

Ready. Set. GO!

Baby Quilt.
Today is my day to show

Chunky Twists

As Island Batik Ambassadors,

this month is our first industry partner spotlight challenge.

The challenge is to use AccuQuilt dies to create a 40" - 48" baby quilt

using any pattern.

AccuQuilt generously provided the Island Batik Ambassodors with an

Accuquilt - Ready Set Go! Ultimate Fabric Cutting System.

I chose a mixture of Island Batik stash builder fabrics and yardage.

The stash builder strips are 5" wide and perfect for the AccuQuilt dies.

I chose to use the Two by Two quilt block in the

Quilt in a Day GO! Qube book by Eleanor Burns.

The AccuQuilt was so much fun to use to cut the rectangles.

I even made a video to show how fast the rectangles were cut.

If you want, you can see it by clicking HERE

Baby quilts don't have to be pastel, I chose the colors of the rainbow.

I only used one die, the 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangle, #8 in the 
GO! Qube Mix and Match 8" Block.

This quilt was so quick to make and the top was ready in one afternoon.

The cutting was so accurate, the seams met perfectly and everything was so perfectly square.

Hobbs Heirloom Premium cotton batting really makes the straight and diagonal lined quilting pop.

Chunky Twists is finished with an Island Batik foundation Basic fabric - Vino for the binding
and finishes at 40" square.

You can find the full list of Island Batik ambassadors posting for the 

AccuQuilt

Ready. Set. GO!

Baby Quilt challenge 

by clicking HERE.

It's amazing how modern tools can help us to create.

This is the beginning of lots of fun and accurate cutting.

A Time for All Seasons Block of the Month- April Pinwheels - It's a Bonus Block

April is flying by

and

I've enjoyed watching everyone's progress with the 

A Time for All Seasons blocks.

What would be better on tax day than a bonus block?

A cute and simple pieced block

called 

April Pinwheels.

Click HERE for the April Pinwheels quilt block.

It's free for the rest of the month.

Have you been keeping up with the blocks?

The April blocks are free for the rest of the month and you can find all the details

by clicking HERE.

You can find a list of the fabric requirements and more information about the

Block of the Month

by clicking HERE.

Join us.

 There are over 3000 friends on the Facebook group and we are having a blast.

Everyone is so encouraging.

Make the blocks and share them and win prizes from our great sponsors.

Happy day!

Union Square Quilt Along

When the Fat Quarter Shop asked if I would make a quilt block for the 

Union Square Quilt Along,

I took one look at the block

and couldn't wait to make one.

The Union Square Quilt Along is part of the

Fat Quarter Shop's 

Classic and Vintage Series

where they focus on traditional quilt blocks

and add a modern touch.

With each block in the series, the block pattern and video tutorial are FREE.

You can find the Union Square Quilt Block Pattern

HERE

and

the video tutorial HERE.

Once you've mastered the quilt block, a quilt pattern is available for purchase

with 4 different sizes included.

To make a quilt like this one

the Fat Quarter Shop has the 

Union Square Quilt Kit and a backing set available for purchase.

If you like the fabrics in the quilt, 

check out the

Susanna's Scraps collection by Betsy Chutchian for Moda Fabrics

I used Kona Cotton Solids for my block

and can't wait to make more.

Have fun making your own Union Square

and

joining the Quilt Along

with me!

Video - My First Attempt - Accuquilt

Last weekend was a fun one

with all the preparation for April projects.

I have a quilt or two for 

Island Batik 

and 

Thermoweb.

I have a diamond quilt to finish for

Be A Diamond.

I am starting preparations for a trip to Quilt Market.

(My first time to go)

and

creating a few things for Blend Fabric's booth at Quilt Market.

I can't show a picture, sorry, it's top secret...

But I can show you my first attempt at a video for

the Facebook page.

I show how fast I can cut out my rectangles for 

my Island Batik quilt

with my new

Accuquilt Go!

I had a lot of fun playing with the video and the Accuquilt Go.

My quilt top is already finished.

It only took an afternoon!

Check it out.  You may love this cutter as much as I do.

.And I'm all about spreading the love.

Winner - All About Strings Blog Hop

We had so much fun hopping last week

during the

There were so many awesome projects and comments.
Thank you to all who either posted or commented.
YOU make it happen!

Now it's time to announce the winner of the

Giveaway!!

One of my favorite fabric shops is the 

Fat Quarter Shop

and

Karrin H. is receiving

 a

$25.00 Gift Card to go

SHOPPING!!!

Our random draw winner follows Creatin' in the Sticks on Instagram.

Congratulations, Karrin.

I am emailing you right now!