Introducing My New Fabric Line - Summer Twilight

Do you ever work on something and then step back and think...Hell yeah?! That's pretty much my Summer Twilight line! The motifs are fun and easy to work with, and the colors are spot on! They offer a fun range of color and value - which is an awesome thing in a fabric line, right?! And it has a lot of my favorite colors - tealy blue and sagey green!

See....fun, right? And it gets better, because the fabulous folks at Island Batik created precut sets from the line as well (no, they don't do precuts in every line, so I was super stoked to get to work with precuts for this line!).

Pretty much everyone's favorite, 2 1/2" strip sets! Woot woot (and yes, I designed a pattern specifically for this strip pack, so keep reading!). And yes, you can grab a set for yourself! In fact, just for this line launch, I have the strip sets (and the 10" square stacks) on sale! What?! Yep - you're welcome! Grab 'em here!

And yes, I did say 10" square stacks too! While I didn't do a new pattern for 10" squares, many of you will know I have several patterns that are 10" square friendly (Juxtapostion, Dripp, Jester, Dutch Windmills). And it's such a pretty line for the large squares, isn't it?? Yes, the 10" square sets are on sale too! Get one here!

Ok, Tammy - the fabric is pretty. What about the quilts! Ah....here you go!

Here is Taffy Twirl! I love this pattern - because it is easy (really easy!), it uses a full 2 1/2" strip set and you only need a background to add to the strip set.

Why do I call it Taffy Twirl? The bright almost fruity colors made me think of salt water taffy (it always comes in the most enticing colors!). That got me to thinking about the chewy aspect of taffy, and how many folks kind of tug it when biting, resulting in long strands of gooey sugary goodness. And ta-da! Taffy Twirl was born!

Oh....and I designed a fun little mini using the "waste" HST from the quilt - and I'll reveal that pattern on Friday, so be sure to come back! Want to start stitching up your own version of Taffy Twirl? Grab a pattern here!

Southerly combines several favorite elements: my new fabric line (of course!), Flying Geese units (made of course with the Studio 180 Wing Clipper), and a two color background. Yes, the two color background is subtle, but that's part of the fun. Just a little bit of shading (a cream and a very light gray) to provide some interest.

Why is it called Southerly? Well, there are a LOT, and I mean a LOT, of Flying Geese units on this quilt. And you've heard the saying "geese fly south for winter", so....even if all geese don't make it south for winter, they may go in a more southerly direction. That's exactly the case with my geese - some are going north, some south, some east and some west!

You'll get VERY proficient with making flying geese with this quilt! It offers two piecing options - Studio 180 method and the no-waste flying geese method. Grab a copy of this pattern here!

Oh - and guess what?! If you LOVE Southerly, you'll be pleased to know I'm teaching it on a quilting cruise next spring! Get more information (and heck - go ahead and register to sail and quilt with me) here: Stitching Heaven Batik Cruise March 2024.

Last but not least is Flown, a fun and scrappy paper pieced pattern. I love how you can rearrange the units to create different layouts - all from the same two blocks! This one is in final edit mode, and it should be available for purchase by the end of May (cross your fingers!).

So I have to ask....which is your favorite fabric from the line? And which is your favorite quilt? I so enjoy hearing what other people favor, because it is often very different from what I lean towards. That's the fun and beauty of quilting, right? Something for everyone?

You've made it this far - so guess what? I'm going to draw one person's name from all the blog comments and that person will win a pdf copy of Taffy Twirl AND Southerly! Comments will close Friday night, May 12th.

Ok enough about me! Other designer pals played around with Summer Twilight as well! Take a peek at their creations by visiting their blogs. The schedule and links are below!

Tammy Silvers	May 8	https://tamarinis.typepad.com/tamarinis/2023/05/introducing-my-new-fabric-line-summer-twilight.html
Sherry Shish	May 9	https://poweredbyquilting.com/2023/05/09/summer-twilight-blog-hop/
Lisa Ruble	May 9	https://www.quiltyzest.com/2023/05/summer-twilight-quilt-gallery.html
Kate Colleran	May 10	https://katecollerandesigns.com/summer-twilight-blog-hop/
Cassandra Beaver	May 10	http://thenotsodramaticlife.com/dont-miss-this-new-fabric-line-see-my-hand--machine-applique-remix/
Laura Piland	May 11	https://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2023/05/summer-twilight-hydra-pillow.html
Heidi Pridemore	May 11	https://heidipridemore.blogspot.com/2023/05/summer-twilight-blog-hop.html
Kate Starcher	May 12	katiemaequilts.com/blog/summer-twilight-a-double-pattern-release
Swan Sheridan	May 12	https://www.swanamity.com/single-post/summer-twilight-from-island-batik

Hey - before you go, I wanted to let you know that my Free Mystery Quilt Block Challenge is still going on. A new block started Thursday, May 4th (so you can still jump in!). Click to get all of the details for this free, fun month long challenge! But you've got time to hit that sign up button! It's just one block - but what block? Ah....that's the mystery!

Interested? Click here (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624df0c78d82793f8155498a) to sign up to get the weekly emails!

I also have a fun new class coming in a few months! This virtual on-demand class will dive deep into creating gradations (or ombre effects) using your fabric stash. Sound fun? Click the image below to get on the waitlist so you don't miss a single detail!

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis?

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Bits and Pieces Blog Hop

Welcome to the Bits and Pieces Blog Tour! And spoiler alert - you are gonna want every single fabric in the Bits and Pieces line! I mean it - they are bright, juicy, yummy fabrics that are so fun to work with! Let's take a peak at this Signature Collection by Island Batik for the vibrant Sherry Shish of Powered by Quilting (really, it's like it was custom made for Sherry!).

Aren't they fabulous? It's hard to pick a favorite - so I worked with eight different colors. And it was the PERFECT collection to recolor my Good Fortune pattern.

Good Fortune is a sweet little fused applique project that features three different Hamsa hand options. Hamsa Hands are a universal symbol of strength, power and protection. They are thought to protect against the evil eye and all negative energies. Who couldn't use some of that, am I right?

For this project in Sherry's fun fabrics, I tried a few new things. I kept it simple - just fused applique with no edge stitching. In the past, I've made versions with edge stitching around each layer of applique. Beautiful. Eye catching. Time consuming.....yeah. I also decided to finish each one off with matchstick quilting in variegated threads. Let's take a look - and please let me know what you think!

Lotus Hamsa

Persian Hamsa

Transcendental Hamsa

Which is your favorite? I can't pick - I love them all! I wasn't sure how I felt about the matchstick quilting at first. In person, I think it blends a bit more than it does in photos. The thread seems to catch the light and show a bit more. But the more I look at it, the more it has a feel of kantha cloth to it, which suits the design. A side benefit of the matchstick quilting is that it secures all of those fused pieces down - in case I was feeling insecure about the fusing (which I wasn't). You can grab your own Good Fortune pattern here on my website and make your own. Hey - maybe you'll win the fabrics (head over to Sherry's post for a chance to win!) and you can make yours in her yummy fabrics!

Don't forget to visit all of the participating designers that worked up projects in Sherry's Bits and Pieces line! There's so much gorgeous eye candy to see!

March 24 - Sherry Shish of Powered By Quilting
March 25 - Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations
March 26 - Jennifer Fulton of Inquiring Quilter
March 27 - Elizabeth DeCroos of Epida Studio
March 28 - Sally Williams of Paleofishdesigns
March 29 - Annie Unrein of ByAnnie.com Blog
March 30 - Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis (you are here!)
March 31 - Laura Piland of Slice of Pi Quits
April 1 - Kate Starcher of Katie Mae Quilts
April 2 - Melissa Marginet of Melissa Marginet
April 3 - Brianna Roberts of Sew Cute And Quirky
April 4 - Sherry Shish of Powered By Quilting

Hey - before you go, I wanted to let you know that my Free Mystery Quilt Block Challenge is still going on. A new block starts Thursday, April 6th. Click to get all of the details for this free, fun month long challenge! But you've got time to hit that sign up button! It's just one block - but what block? Ah....that's the mystery!

Interested? Click here (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624df0c78d82793f8155498a) to sign up to get the weekly emails!

I also have a fun new class coming in a few months! This virtual on-demand class will dive deep into creating gradations (or ombre effects) using your fabric stash. Sound fun? Click the image below to get on the waitlist so you don't miss a single detail!

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Broken Glass Blog Hop

Swan Sheridan of Swan Amity Studios has such a gorgeous new line with Island Batik - Broken Glass. And I was lucky enough to get to work with it!

Look at those fun playful colors! It inspires, doesn't it?! That fabulous rainbow of colors seemed perfect for a refresh of one of my favorite patterns, Peaks and Valleys. It is perfect for creating gradations or rainbows - and this line is like a juicy rainbow!

I love how the colors work together, and those multicolor prints work as great transitions between the saturated colors. And the bonus (ok bonuses)? It is SUPER easy and quick AND there is a bonus project that uses the leftover HST units. Awesome!

Ready to try it out for yourself? You can grab a copy of Peaks and Valleys by clicking the link below. AND just for you - and to celebrate Heidi's glorious new line - you can take 15% off a copy using the code BROKENGLASS. But hurry! This special deal is only good through Friday, February 24th!

I'm not the only designer that got to play with the colorful Broken Glass line. Check out what other designers created as well! Oh - and I hear there are some giveaways too - so be sure to check out all the blog posts!

Swan Sheridan Swan Amity Studios https://www.swanamity.com/blog

Elisabeth DeMoo Brown Bird Designs https://www.brownbirddesignsquilts.com/2023/02/broken-glass-blog-hop/

Brianna Roberts Sew Cute and Quirky https://www.quirkyb.com/blog

Kate Starcher Katie May Quilts https://www.katiemaequilts.com/blog

Bunnie Cleland Triangle Frenzy https://www.trianglefrenzy.com/blogs

Kathy Bruckman Kathy's kwilts and more https://kathyskwiltsandmore.blogspot.com/2023/02/broken-glass-blog-hop.html

Marlene Oddie KiSSed Quilts http://kissedquilts.blogspot.com/2023/02/sintra-entrada-in-broken-glass.html

Sue Pelland Sue Pelland Designs https://suepellanddesigns.com/category/blog/

Terri Sontra Purple Moose Designs https://www.purplemoosedesigns.com/2023/02/16/broken-glass/

Kate Colleran Kate Colleran Designs, LLC https://katecollerandesigns.com/broken-glass-blog-hop-and-giveaway

Tammy Silvers Tamarinis https://tamarinis.typepad.com/tamarinis/2023/02/broken-glass-blog-hop.html

Megan McGuire Meg's Choice Patterns https://megschoicepatterns.blogspot.com/

Cinzia White cinziawhitedesigns https://www.facebook.com/groups/cinziawhitedesigns

Hey - before you go, I wanted to let you know that my Free Mystery Quilt Block Challenge is still going on. A new block starts the first Thursday of every month. Click to get all of the details for this free, fun month long challenge! But you've got time to hit that sign up button! It's just one block - but what block? Ah....that's the mystery!

Interested? Click here (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624df0c78d82793f8155498a) to sign up to get the weekly emails!

I also have a fun new class coming in a few months! This virtual on-demand class will dive deep into creating gradations (or ombre effects) using your fabric stash. Sound fun? Click the image below to get on the waitlist so you don't miss a single detail!

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis?

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Chickadee - The Blog Hop

The dictionary defines "chickadee" as a North American titmouse with a distinctive black cap and throat (and no, it's not a tiny mouse, but a bird). If you look up a picture, it's a cheerful little gray bird with large dark eyes. Cute! But....the common slang use of "chickadee" is a pet name for somone you love. So really, no matter how you look at it, it is bright, cheerful, hopeful! And that's exactly what quilty pal Heidi Pridemore's (of The Whimsical Workshop) newest Signature Line with Island Batik is - cheerful and fun!

Look at those fun playful colors! It inspires, doesn't it?! And even better - not only can you get these luscious colors in yardage, but also in precuts - 10" square sets (stacks) and 2 1/2" strip sets (strips)! It is those precuts that inspired my most recent project recolor.

Here is Juxtapostion, using one 10" stack and two classic colors that pair with a rainbow range - black and white (sprinkles to be precise). Quilts that use precuts are so much quicker to make! You have less cutting to do (thanks to the precuts) and you get to work with LOTS of colors and fabrics without the stress of trying to pull them together. It's already done for you!

Ready to try it out for yourself? You can grab a copy of Juxtaposition by clicking the link below. AND just for you - and to celebrate Heidi's glorious new line - you can take 15% off a copy using the code CHICKADEE. But hurry! This special deal is only good through Friday, February 17th!

Love the idea of precuts - a lot??!! Jester is right up your alley then! It uses a 10" square set AND a 2 1/2" strip set, plus a background and an accent color, in this case Sprinkles and Ice (two Island Batik basics). And yes, you can grab a copy on my website AND get 15% off with the code CHICKADEE. The coupon expires Friday, February 17th. Click the link below to shop!

I'm not the only designer that got to play with the playful Chickadee line. Check out what other designers created as well!

Slice of Pi Quilts

The Whimsical Workshop

Tamarinis (you are here!)

Katie Mae Quilts

Quilter's Treasure Chest

Masterpiece Quilting

Utah Quilt Appraiser

Hey - before you go, I wanted to let you know that my Free Mystery Quilt Block Challenge is still going on. A new block starts the first Thursday of every month. Click to get all of the details for this free, fun month long challenge! But you've got time to hit that sign up button! It's just one block - but what block? Ah....that's the mystery!

Interested? Click here (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624df0c78d82793f8155498a) to sign up to get the weekly emails!

I also have a fun new class coming in a few months! This virtual on-demand class will dive deep into creating gradations (or ombre effects) using your fabric stash. Sound fun? Click the image below to get on the waitlist so you don't miss a single detail!

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! PS - I'm trying to get to the next milestone number on Facebook and Instagram (I am trying to get 3000+ followers) and would REALLY appreciate your help - so please click and follow! Thanks so much!

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Woodcut Blossoms Blog Hop: The Prickly Star Block

I'm so thrilled to be participating in the Woodcut Blossoms Blog Hop to celebrate designer pal Heidi Pridemore's new signature line with the fabulous folks at Island Batik. Her line? Woodcut Blossoms, of course! And who doesn't love a luscious line of purples, blues and creams? I know - sounds fabulous, right?

Here's the full line, in all of it's glory! Isn't it wonderful? And I was lucky enough to get to sew with some of these delicious fabrics. Want to see what I made?

This is the Prickly Star block, which has a fun twisted center. Paper piecing it makes it super simple and accurate. Guess what? You can grab a FREE copy of this block pattern, just for reading this blog post. Amazing, right?! But hurry, the download is good from September 9th through November 9th, 2022. After that - pffftt! Gone!

Love the look of the block? Well, I do too! In fact, so much that I have a new pattern release for you - Flock!

You can grab a preorder of it here AND get 25% off with the code FLOCK25. The redraft is scheduled to ship September 30th, 2022. But hurry - this preorder, prerelease price is only good for a few weeks. The preorder special expires September 16th! And then, like the free block.....pffftt!

I loved this line so much, I played around with a few recolors of some of my existing patterns. It really is a lovely line!

Here is Elementz, my nine month BOM pattern, colored in Woodcut Blossom. Isn't it lovely? Yes, you get your very own copy of Elementz here on my website. Click here!

I recolored Dazzle in two different colorways - a blue and purple. Blue is above - and I love it! Grab your copy of Dazzle here!

But the purple version is fun too! I love the pop of magenta in the center of the diamonds. Which is your favorite? I can't pick either.

Check out the other participating designers and all of their wonderful creations, all using the wonderful Woodcut Blossoms line. Psst....they have free projects for you too!

Designer Lineup:

Heidi Pridemore https://heidipridemore.blogspot.com/2022/09/blog-post.html

Leanne Parsons https://www.devotedquilter.com/2022/09/storm-free-12-block-pattern.html

Tiffany Hayes https://needleinahayesstack.blogspot.com/2022/09/woodcut-blossoms_01776719211.html

Tammy Silvers https://tamarinis.typepad.com/tamarinis/2022/05/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop-the-prickly-star-block.html

Laura Piland https://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2022/07/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop-free-woodcut.html

Kris Driessen https://scrapdash.com/nightshade-quilt-pattern/

Jen Frost https://faithandfabricdesign.com/2022/09/woodcut-blossoms-fabric.html

Laureen McMurry Smith https://tourmalinethymequilts.com/woodcut-blossoms/

Raija Salomaa https://www.quilterstreasurechest.com/blog---raijas-bits-and-pieces

Rebecca Lidstrom https://www.studiorquilts.com/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop

Laura Lindsay Strickland https://orangeblossomquilt.com/blog/f/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop

Lissa LaGreca https://lovinglylissa.com/2022/09/09/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop/

Katie Mae Quilts https://katiemaequilts.com/blog/woodcut-blossoms

Sandra Starley https://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com/2022/09/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop-free-patterns.html

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Get On Board with Sewing - A Blog Hop: The Great Flood

Did you know that September is National Sewing Month?! It is! To support that, a group of designers and sewists have gotten together to showcase projects of a tropical/ocean theme (you know, board....surfboard....get it?!).

I'm bringing you an old favorite of mine, The Great Flood (which actually feels pretty timely - here in the south, we've been inundated with rain for the past few days!).

This pattern is part of a series I did a few years ago for AQS, all based on Aboriginal folk tales. Do you recognize the block I used? Yup! It's the Snail's Trail block, which has ALWAYS reminded me of ocean waves - so it was perfect for this project!

What is the tale of the great flood, you ask? Here you go:

The Great Flood

Long ago, in the Dreamtime, Australia was plagued by a terrible drought. Rivers and streams dried up, trees would not grow, and many died of thirst. Finally, the animals of the land traveled across the continent to find the source of the problem. They discovered an enormous frog had swallowed up every last ounce of water.

The animals talked and talked over how they could get the water. Eventually, they determined they needed to make the frog laugh to release the water. The Kookaburra was given the honor of starting first. He sat in a tree and stared the frog down. Slowly, the Kookaburra began to laugh. At first, it was just a low drum in his belly then it grew and grew into a howl of merriment. But the frog did not laugh.

Flood-pattern crop 1

Since the Kookaburra failed, the Frill-lizard was charged with the task. He puffed out the frill around his throat and danced up and down, looking like a fool. Still, the frog did not laugh.

Next, a native companion strolled up the frog and began to do a ceremonial dance. She spun and turned about wildly, acting out all kinds of different things. But for all her hard work, the frog didn’t laugh.

At this point, the animals were completely frustrated. As they argued over what to do next many started to fight one another. Then the eel came forward wishing for an opportunity to make the frog laugh. Many thought he couldn’t do it, but without any other options, they let him go forth before the frog.

The eel began to wiggle in front of the frog. He went slowly at first then got faster and faster. He went from looking like a snake slithering across the ground to a fly caught in a spider’s web.

Finally, after his continued flailing wore him near the point of exhaustion, the frog opened his eyes and began to laugh. The water poured out and began to flood the continent. Many animals and people drowned. It was only at the highest peaks and largest islands where people were safe

A pelican, who was a man during this time, went from place to place rescuing as many people as he could. On one island, he saw a beautiful woman and wanted to make her his own. He proceeded to rescue all the men and women of the island before her. Always telling her: “There is no more room in the canoe, I’ll come back for you.”

The woman knew he was going to take her back to his camp, so she devised a daring escape. She wrapped a log in her possum rug and escaped into the bush. When the pelican came to fetch her, he unraveled the possum rug and discovered that the woman’s trickery. Fueled with rage, the pelican vowed revenge and covered himself in white paint. He set out to destroy all men, but another pelican, who was bewildered by his strange appearance, smashed a club into his head and killed him. That is why pelicans have black and white feathers, in remembrance of the flood.

Eventually the water settled and the flooding diminished to reveal the land was fertile again and life continued.

Guess what?! You can grab your own Great Flood pattern for an special price, just because you read this blog post! That's right - to celebrate the refresh of this pattern, I have a special 25% off coupon for your preorder copy of The Great Flood. It will be a preorder - and the refreshed version is scheduled to ship September 30, 2022. Use coupon code GRFLD25 to grab a preorder copy of The Great Flood. But hurry - the coupon code is good through Sunday, September 11th. Click the button below to purchase - and don't forget to use coupon code GRFLD25!

Be sure to check out all of the other great quilters and designers participating in this hop. The schedule and participating designers:

Tuesday, September 6

Gail – Quilting Gail
Joy – Days Filled with Joy
Melisa – Pinker ‘n’ Punkin Quilting & Stitching
Carol – Quilt Schmilt

Wednesday, September 7

Melva – Melva Loves Scraps
Tammy – Tamarinis
Leah – Quilted Delights
Patricia – Faith, Trust & Breast Cancer

Hey - before you go, I wanted to let you know that my Free Mystery Quilt Block Challenge is still going on. A new block starts off this Thursday (08/04/22). Click to get all of the details for this free, fun month long challenge! And yes - you have still have time to jump in. It's just one block - but what block? Ah....that's the mystery!

Interested? Click here (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624df0c78d82793f8155498a) to sign up to get the weekly emails (four in June)!

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! PS - I'm trying to get to the next milestone number on Facebook and Instagram (I am trying to get 2000+ followers) and would REALLY appreciate your help - so please click and follow! Thanks so much!

Following is one way to demonstrate your interest in my projects, patterns, and partnerships. Your comments are also GREATLY appreciated, and provide valuable feedback regarding what inspires you, as well as what you'd like to see explored in future posts.

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Summer Scrap Elimination: Fabric PomPoms

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Fabric pompoms? Yes! Let's face it - if you sew, then you probably have skinny fabric strips. You know, the trimmings from straightening your fabric yardage, and from trimming larger areas. In the past, you may have thrown them away (understandable!). But.....what if you made them into fabric pompoms?!

So let's talk supplies - what are you going to need?

SKINNY fabric strips (more on this below)
Pompom maker OR cardboard
- If using cardboard, round shapes to trace (bowls work great)
Sharp scissors
Thin cord

Let's start with the first supply - fabric strips.

Maybe you currently have a large basket or pile of trimmings? Great! Let's make the whole process easy for this project - and let's face it, you're gonna want to make more.

Step 1: Sort your trimmings into usable sizes. What works best for the pompoms (and other "string" crafts) are strips that are APPROXIMATELY 1/4" wide. If you have wider strips, just trim them down. You can use skinnier strips as well, but wider strips just don't work as well. I'd also recommend pieces that are at least 18" in length.

Step 2: Sort the usable trimmings into color families. Don't worry about being TOO specific. Put all the blues together, the reds together, etc. This will make it super easy to create projects with a specific color "story".

Step 3: Have fun with this last step. Find containers to store your sorted trimmings. I found these great little storage container (intended for scrapbooking/photo storage) that work great for storing my trimmings. I love that they are translucent, so I can easily see what color is in each box before I open it. Bonus that they fit neatly in this basket - but they are also stackable! And you'll be amazed at how much they will hold. The trimming strips really will compact down. If you want to grab some yourself, you can find them here. (Yes, it's an affiliate link, but at no cost to you - just helps me pay for the blog!).

Ok, so you have your fabric strips organized and you're ready to make some pompoms. Let's go!

Next item on our list - pompom maker (my preference) or cardboard to create a form for your pompoms. Full disclosure - I use the pompom makers (more on that below). If you want to go the cardboard route, I found this amazing YouTube video tutorial using the cardboard forms. Here's the link to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/zok9hqyhTQ4

There are numerous pompom makers on the market. My current favs are the Clover PomPom makers (foreground of picture). But I just discovered the Boye PomPom Tassel maker, which will make small pompoms up to HUGE pompoms. Both work in a similar fashion. They provide a rigid form for wrapping, a slit for cutting and tying off, and then they come apart to finish off the pompom. Super duper easy!

Boye Pompom Maker

Clover Pompom Maker (4 sizes)

Clover Pompom Maker (7 sizes)

To get started:

1. Select the size pompom you want to make

2. Open the pompom maker out so that both sides are open

3. Begin wrapping a strip. Keep in mind

a. This strip will be on the INSIDE or center of your pompom

b. I recommend having the END of the strip at the outside of the curve. You'll be tying off at the INSIDE of the curve. Keep this in mind EVERY time you begin a new strip.

4. Continue wrapping ONE side. FYI I used all blues for this pompom, and arranged my colors light to dark on each side (ie split the lights to darks fairly evenly). But there is NO wrong or right here. Have fun with it!

5. Use the same process and wrap the other side of the pompom maker. When it is complete, close the two sides.

6. Now you are going to use SHARP scissors and begin cutting, using the slot where the two sides join as a guide. Cut all the way around the form.

7. DO NOT open the form yet. Your next step is to use a STRONG cord and tie off the strips. You'll slide the cording around that open slot that is in the center (between the two rows of cut fabric).

8. When you do the tie off, a few things to keep in mind:

a. use STRONG cord so that you can get a nice, tight knot in the center.

b. knot the cord at least twice so it doesn't come loose.

c. If you are going to want a hanging loop, give yourself enough length to knot a loop when you are done.

9. When done, fluff your pompom and do any final trims to even up your edges. Ta-da! You're done!

Wasn't that fun? I'm telling you - they are addictive!

Before you go, I have a couple of fun things to tell you about.

Scrapbuster Bracelet Online Class

As part of the Summer Scrap Elimination, I'm offering a special pre-recorded class for my Scrapbuster Bracelet. It is held in a private Facebook group, and enrollment includes the pattern! How great is that? For $20, you get the pattern (a $12 value) and the pre-recorded class. I'll have this available through the end of the Summer Scrap Elimination (7/28).

Looking for a fun way to beat the summer heat? Join me for the first Sew Away Summer Camp!

Sew Away Summer Camp

August 22nd - August 26th: Join us the week of August 22nd, when three designers (myself, Jen Frost of Faith and Fabric and Swan Sheridan of Swan Amity Studios) will be bringing you a fun filled summer camp!

The projects will all be small (how awesome is that?) and giftable. So if you are like me and love to pile on the hand made gifts at holiday time, this is PERFECTION ON A STICK!

We will run the camp via email. You'll get one email a day, with details on the projects for the day (most days will have at two projects), downloadable pdf instructions and links to videos.

The project line up and supply lists will all be available June 30th. But we are opening up the wait list and Early Bird Sign ups now!

If you want to wait and hear more about it, sign up for the wait list.

Want more Summer Scrap Elimination? Be sure to visit all of the participating designers for fun projects:

Swan Amity - EVERY THURSDAY 6/23 - 7/28: www.SwanAmity.com/blog

6/23: Debbie Wendty https://debbiewendt.com/

6/30: Tamarinis tamarinis.typepad.com (hey, you're here!)

Shout for Joy https://shout4joy-shouting.blogspot.com/

7/7: Masterpiece Quilting www.masterpiecequilting.blogspot.com

Meg's Choice Patterns https://megschoicepatterns.blogspot.com/

7/14: Devoted Quilter https://www.devotedquilter.com

Orange Blossom Quilt https://orangeblossomquilt.com/blog

7/21: Dragonflys Quilt Shop www.dragonflysquiltshop.com

Patchwork Breeze https://patchworkbreeze.com

7/28: Duck Creek Mountain Quilting https://www.duckcreekmountainquilting.com/

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? (psst.....I have an Instagram hop coming soon, with PRIZES - I know!)

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Savannah - A Blog Hop

Well, hello! I'm so glad you dropped by! Today is the first day of the Savannah Blog Hop, and I think you are going to find inspiration and future projects - because I have thirteen other designers joining me to showcase my newest Island Batik line, Savannah.

As the name suggests, it is inspired by the beauty and history of one of my favorite Georgia cities, Savannah. Want to know a little bit more about this lovely, moss covered southern beauty? Visit the History of Savannah website for a closer look!

Pictures by Tammy Silvers, Lalena Wilson and Dr. Cynthia Seebacher

I recently visited Savannah again with some gal pals, and fell in love all over again with this beautiful, historic, charming city.

I love the moss covered trees that line most of the streets downtown. Their soft gray flowing tendrils sway in the ocean breeze, and remind me of fraying lace.

Pictures by Tammy Silvers, Lalena Wilson and Dr. Cynthia Seebacher

In the historic district, the houses are close together, and right on the street. You can stroll through the neighborhoods on brick sidewalks and get a close up glimpse of history, color and elegance.

Pictures by Tammy Silvers, Lalena Wilson and Dr. Cynthia Seebacher

But I am especially fond of the wonderfully detailed iron and wood railings on many of the historic homes. It was this craftsmanship that inspired the new fabric line, Savannah, that I am about to share with you!

Pictures by Tammy Silvers, Lalena Wilson and Dr. Cynthia Seebacher

Getting a feel for the lovely town of Savannah? Good! Let's look at the fabric that this wonderful place inspired. Introducing (drum roll please!) my newest Island Batik line, Savannah.

If you look closely at the fabrics, you'll see their echo of the lovely railings that adorn historic homes. The colors reflect the beautiful range of stucco, brick and clapboard homes too.

And I'm excited to share the creative work of thirteen other designers as well! Some stitched up quilts and projects using the fabrics, and many have created some digital images, all colored in the new Savannah line, which is shipping to stores as we speak!

I stitched up two sweet little projects in Savannah. The first is an old favorite of mine, Confetti. It is an easy paper pieced pattern - but I'm current working on converting it over to a Studio 180 Friendly pattern. Can you S180 fans guess which tool? Yup - V Block! So look for it soon in it's revised version!

The second project is The Pointy End, a 2 1/2" strip friendly pattern that uses my FAV technique - guided improv! This was a fun project to stitch up. I love guided improv, because, well, it's improv. And this particular project had no points to match, so there is NO messing it up! And it was inspired by a line from one of my favorite series, Game of Thrones. Arya, when learning swordsmanship, was told to "stick 'em with the pointy end". And that stuck with me!

So those are MY Savannah projects. But there's so much more to see! Please visit the other designers this week and see what fabulous projects they have in store for you.

Designer Line Up (click on each of the links to visit their blog):

6/27 Tamarinis Tamarinis Blog

Swan Amity https://swanamity.com/blog

Faith and Fabric https://faithandfabricdesign.com/2022/06/savannah-fabrics-by-tamarinis-for-island-batik.html

6/28 True Blue Quilts https://truebluequilts.com/savannah-collection-starburst-pillow/

Sew Joy Creations https://www.sewjoycreations.com/2022/06/savannah-island-batik-fabric-blog-hop.html

Said With Love https://saidwithlove.com.au/savannah-island-batiks/

6/29 Studio R Quilts https://studiorquilts.com/blog

Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio https://view.flodesk.com/emails/626c8eb7047591650544e8d6

6/30 Kate Colleran Designs https://katecollerandesigns.com/savannah-blog-hop-new-fabric-new-quilt-pattern/

Quilt Blox https://quiltblox/blog

Sunflower Quilting https://sunflowerstitcheries.com/savannah-blog-hop/

7/1 Slice of Pi Quilting https://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2022/06/flutterfly-in-savannah-batiks.html

Masterpiece Quilting https://masterpiecequilting.blogspot.com

Quilter's Treasure Chest https://www.quilterstreasurechest.com/blog---raijas-bits-and-pieces

Inspired? Great! Be sure to visit my Instagram feed on July 7th. Many of the same designers are participating in a fun little IG hop - and a little birdie told me there would be prizes! Woot woot!