Island Batik Ambassadors - All Puffed Up!

*Fabric shown in this post was provided by Island Batik Fabrics as part of their Ambassador Program.*


The first challenge of the year for the Island Batik Ambassadors is to make a puff quilt. This is a project that has intrigued me for some time, but for some reason, I had never tried it before this challenge! 

I was lucky enough to be assigned Juicy Mosaics, a gorgeous line of batik fabrics by Kathy Engle for Island Batik. Just look at these colors! 😍😍😍

I read and watched videos about many different techniques for creating a puff/bubble/biscuit quilt, but as per my usual way of going about things, I decided upon a combination of winging it and combining tips from various sources. 

I designed my quilt as I went, using a combination of strips and squares. The quilt was a bit cumbersome to work with, but I think the result is worth it. 

These shops have Juicy Mosaics in stock now:

Creekside Quilts OR
Hancocks of Paducah
Stitchin Heaven
Castle Sewing Centre-CANADA
JellyRollFabric.Net


Comments

  1. Jennifer Schifano ThomasFebruary 15, 2023 at 5:12 AM

    It's beautiful! I love the colors. Have a great day!

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  2. Joyce CarterFebruary 15, 2023 at 5:48 AM

    Very pretty. Love these colors.

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  3. LeeFebruary 15, 2023 at 11:05 AM

    Nice quilt! I have never made a puff quilt - I like your design!

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  4. Quilting TangentFebruary 15, 2023 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful quilt and unique design.

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  5. Anna brownFebruary 15, 2023 at 3:22 PM

    Wow very cool idea ..Your colors are so bright love them. Ty for sharing your project

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  6. Lori SmanskiFebruary 15, 2023 at 6:20 PM

    thanks for sharing. this is so pretty. I love those fabrics. they make your quilt pop

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  7. GranChrisFebruary 15, 2023 at 11:16 PM

    I love the colors.

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  8. Kate MarieFebruary 16, 2023 at 12:24 PM

    Certainly very colorful and you really put a different spin on it. Nicely done.

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  9. Cindy ShelleyFebruary 16, 2023 at 3:03 PM

    Beautiful quilt and beautiful batiks with great textures

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  10. Sharon AuroraFebruary 16, 2023 at 7:06 PM

    Very pretty.

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  11. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsFebruary 19, 2023 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful, Randi! Love this collection.

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  12. BarbFebruary 23, 2023 at 9:10 AM

    Those are beautiful colors--great job!

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