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Batiks Go Retro - the Blog Hop Continues

Thanks for stopping by again!  By now you've seen a preview of the fabrics, and had a peek at some of the great projects that some of my designer friends have created using my first fabric line with the great folks at Island Batik, Batiks Go Retro.

I wanted to go behind the scenes a bit and give you some insight into some of my new patterns, what inspired them, and the techniques you can try.  Ready?

 

Jangle: so sometimes you just want an easy quilt, something with interest and movement, but not too challenging or time consuming.  Jangle fits that bill.  Easy strip piecing and not TOO many HSTs (half square triangles) in a limited colorway make this a quick quilt to piece - so you can be snuggling under it in record time.

The inspiration for this quilt?  I wanted to play on the strong lines so popular in mid-century design, but offer a modern twist.  I remember all those pole lamps that were so popular way back when.  Uh....I mean, in researching style and design for the time period...uh huh.  Well, ok, so I'm dating myself.  But in any event, I took that idea - the pole lamp - and played up on it with fractured coming off the poles - and Jangle was born!

Wedge-O-Matic:  my mid-century inspired version of a charm quilt.  One template (you can use the template or use the awesome two-part 10 degree ruler to speed things up), and some background fabric to make this fun quilt.

The inspiration for this quilt?  Atomic or mid-century designs were rich with wedges and asymmetrical angles, and those angled shapes inspired Wedge-O-Matic.  Not to seem fixated on lamps or anything, but.....I do also remember a lot of pendant lamps with those long, cone shaped shades.

Atomic Bombshell: atomic wedges and star bursts that pay homage to the fascination of the time with space and space travel.  How do you get all those wonderful sharp points and long diamonds - paper piecing, of course!

The inspiration for this quilt? Why - space travel and the mid-century obsession with starbursts, of course (one of the fabrics in the collection features those same starbursts!).  And I totally LOVE paper piecing - so I try to have a paper piecing pattern each season.

Dutch Windmills: so this has absolutely NOTHING to do with atomic or mid-century design, but I do so love this quilt and wanted to expand the pattern to include 5" and 10" precuts.  And what, you say you don't like curved piecing?  Well, dear friend - you'll be pleased to know there is absolutely NO curved piecing.

And the last little project - which honestly is not quite done - is my kitchen set featuring my little atomic tvs from the fabric line.  So what's not done?  The apron is finished - super cute, IMHO.  But....I will be adding an appliquéd tea towel, a hot pad (probably with the super duper cute tv again), and probably a tea towel with a pieced border.  Time will tell!  And of course I'll share pics here on the blog when it's done!

All of these projects (except the yet-to-be finished kitchen set) are patterns available on my website!

And don't forget to continue with the blog hop and check out all of the great projects using the Batiks Go Retro line, available from Island Batik.

Drop by each blog (schedule below) and enter through the Rafflecopter for prizes.  I'm giving away a Tamarinis pattern pack!

Mark your calendars and stop by all of the blogs to see what can be done with the Batiks Go Retro line:

Sept 11th: Island Batik, Aurifil Thread

Sept 12th:  Susan Emory Swirly Girls Designs

 http://susanemory.com/

Sept 13th: Toni Smith Quiltoni 

 http://www.quiltoni.com/

Sept 14th:  Terri Sontra Purple Moose Designs
  https://www.purplemoosedesigns.com/index.php



Sept 15th:  Kris Poor  Poor House Quilt Design  
http://poorhousequiltdesign.com/quilting-at-the-poorhouse/



Sept 16th:

Tammy Silvers Tamarinis (you're here!)

Sept 17th: Libby Williamson Libbywilliamson.com

Sept 18th:  Sandra Johnson  Sandra Johnson Designs



Sept 19th:  

Linda Pearl One Quilting Cirlce   http://www.onequiltingcircle.com/

Sept 20th:  Kate Colleran  Seams Like a Dream  http://seamslikeadream.com/blog/

Sept 21st:  Jo Hillstead Fat Quarter Gypsy http://www.thefatquartergypsy.com/Lex-Luther-Blog.html

And don't forget to enter via the Rafflecopter to win great prizes, including a wonderful Tamarinis pattern pack from me, fabric, thread and more from several of the designers in the blog hop!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks for sharing the quilting passion with me. Happy stitching!

If you are interested in having me teach at your shop or guild, please contact me!

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!

Batiks Go Retro Blog Hop Begins!

Welcome to the Batiks Go Retro Blog Hop, and the introduction of my first fabric line with Island Batik, Batiks Go Retro!  If you've been following me on Instagram, you have seen some sneak peeks at projects in the Batiks Go Retro line, as well as shots of some of the fabrics.  Well, now it's time to finally see it all!!!

How did Batiks Go Retro come about?  As a child of the 60s (yes, dating myself), I grew up with the Jetsons and dreams of a flying spaceship car and a friendly robot maid.  And who didn't have some version of the Sputnik style chandelier and the sunburst wall hanging?  The shapes of the time spoke of possibilities, of fun, of future.  I  wanted to capture all of that hope and energy in my first line, with a nod to tradition and a twist of current colors. Tada - Batiks Go Retro.

The line features soft to bright colors in oranges, teals, blues and purples, with fun retro TVs, atomic wedges, free flying flowers, Sputnik inspired lines and of course the icon starbursts.

My favorite?  A mother never has favorites, right?  Ok, ok......I DO have a favorite.  The little atomic TVs are near and dear to me.  In fact, come back later in the hop to see a project featuring those little guys, as well as my new pattern lineup featuring Batiks Go Retro!

And speaking of the hop - I've asked several designer friends to create projects using my first line, and they will be posting during the next two weeks, sharing their luscious creations with you.  And I think there just might be a prize or two (or a bunch!) for all of you blog hoppers.

The fabulous folks at Island Batik and Aurifil are also joining in the fun and will have great things to share with you as well!

Mark your calendars and stop by all of the blogs to see what can be done with the Batiks Go Retro line:

Sept 11th: Island Batik, Aurifil Thread

Sept 12th:  Susan Emory Swirly Girls Designs

 http://susanemory.com/

Sept 13th: Toni Smith Quiltoni 

 http://www.quiltoni.com/

Sept 14th:  Terri Sontra Purple Moose Designs
  https://www.purplemoosedesigns.com/index.php



Sept 15th:  Kris Poor  Poor House Quilt Design  
http://poorhousequiltdesign.com/quilting-at-the-poorhouse/



Sept 16th:

Tammy Silvers Tamarinis http://www.tamarinis.typepad.com

Sept 17th: Libby Williamson Libbywilliamson.com

Sept 18th:  Sandra Johnson  Sandra Johnson Designs



Sept 19th:  

Linda Pearl One Quilting Cirlce   http://www.onequiltingcircle.com/

Sept 20th:  Kate Colleran  Seams Like a Dream  http://seamslikeadream.com/blog/

Sept 21st:  Jo Hillstead Fat Quarter Gypsy http://www.thefatquartergypsy.com/Lex-Luther-Blog.html

And don't forget to enter via the Rafflecopter to win great prizes, including a wonderful Tamarinis pattern pack from me, fabric, thread and more from several of the designers in the blog hop!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks for sharing the quilting passion with me. Happy stitching!

If you are interested in having me teach at your shop or guild, please contact me!

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!

 

Fiesta de Azucar - Border Option #2

Where did the time go?  It seems like just yesterday we were starting the Fiesta de Azucar blog hop, and here we are - the final post.  I hope you've found some wonderful blocks along the way, enjoyed some wonderful stories behind the designs, and had fun stitching up your own sugar skulls.

We've seen some absolutely amazing pictures of blocks from some of you that are participating.  Don't forget - there will be prizes at the end!  What, you say?  Prizes???  Yep!  Prizes.  Fun stuff.  I've been hoarding a few little goodies myself that will be part of the prize pack, and I'll reveal those on the Facebook group (join here).

Before I move on to the purpose of my post - the second border option for all you FdA (Fiesta de Azucar) blog hoppers, I want to give a huge shout out to our sponsors, the amazing Island Batik (only the BEST batiks on the planet!), and of course the never-to-be equaled Aurifil thread (only the most amazing thread - really!).  All of the designer projects featured fabrics from Island Batik, and stitching with Aurifil threads.  

So now - about my border option.  I wanted to capture the essence of the celebration - joy and appreciation for family, those present and those that have passed.  I created my own version of the flags (see Terri's post for more info on the flags she created as a child)in bright colors, and added a few winged hearts to further represent those we hold near and dear in our hearts.

Never fear - all of this is fused applique, so it is super quick to cut and fuse.  You can add decorative stitching along the edges of your flags, or leave as is - maker's choice.  I added some minimal decorative stitching on the wings just for detail - again, strictly maker's choice.

Where can you find this?  On Craftsy, of course!  All of the blocks are there, along with both border options.

Thanks so much for "skulling" with us!  Please don't forget to join the Facebook group, share your projects, and celebrate the love of family!

The schedule of posts:

July 1st – Block 1 – Terri Sontra, Purple Moose Designs

July 8th – Block 2 – Joanne Hillestad, Fat Quarter Gypsy

July 15th – Block 3 – Vicki Hansen, Cranberry Pie Designs

July 22nd – Block 4 – Cheryl Sleboda, Muppin

July 29th – Block 5 – Penni Domikis, Cabin In The Woods Quilters

August 5th – Block 6 – Tammy Silvers, Tamarinis

August 12th – Block 7 – Kate Colleran, Seams Like A Dream Quilt Designs

August 19th – Block 8 – Susan Emory, Swirly Girls Design

August 26th – Block 9 – Trish Frankland, Persimon Dreams

September 2nd – Border Option #2 – Terri Sontra, Purple Moose Designs

September 9th – Border Option #1 – Tammy Silvers, Tamarinis

October 30th – Prize winner announcements

 

The rules - in case you missed them:

Not a quilter, but want to make skulls?  Check out my tutorial video on creating fused fabric art here!

Thanks for sharing the quilting passion with me. Happy stitching!

If you are interested in having me teach at your shop or guild, please contact me!

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!