For the final challenge of 2025, the Island Batik Ambassadors had complete freedom to create anything they wanted using Island Batik fabrics. It could be any size, theme, or technique.
I checked my stash of Island Batik Fabrics and discovered I had an Island Batik Fossil Finesse Layer Cake, which consists of 10" squares. I absolutely love the teals, blues, and purples in this collection. With this fabric in hand, I began to consider what I could create.
One of my goals for the upcoming year is to make more patterns from the Deb Tucker Studio 180 Design for samples to showcase at Trunk Shows. As a pattern designer, I rarely get to create quilts using Studio 180 Design patterns. Therefore, I want to make a sample. I decided to work on a Studio 180 Design pattern using 10" squares.
I decided to create the Love Links quilt pattern, available in eight sizes, ranging from Wall to King/Queen. This pattern requires the Wing Clipper tool to make interlocking chevrons. I chose to make the 26" x 28" size, which uses 10 of the 10" squares from my Layer Cake. Additionally, I used my favorite solid fabric for the background: White. I love keeping this fabric in my stash.
The flying geese were quick and easy to create with the Studio 180 Design Wing Clipper tool.
After all the geese were made, it was time to lay out the Flying Geese and fill in the pieces to create rows. This quilt is quick and easy to make. I fell in love with this pattern, especially how the interlocking chevrons seem to float throughout the quilt.
After completing the Love Links quilt top, I realized I had a significant number of leftover 10-inch squares. Inspired by this, I decided to create another sample. Studio 180 Design was releasing a new pattern called "Twinkle," which I found pretty cute. This pattern creates the illusion of floating stars across the quilt top and is available in eight sizes. It requires the Wing Clipper tool and can be constructed from 10-inch squares or fat quarters, along with background and border yardage. Note the border fabric came from Batiks Etcetera.
I enjoyed making this quilt; it was pretty simple. This quilt makes an excellent choice for a quick baby gift or any occasion.
I quilted both quilts on my BERNINA 700 Embroidery Machine. For batting, I used Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Bleached Cotton, and the backing was made with Island Batik Jade from the Tantalizing Teals Blenders collection. Quilting in the hoop is an excellent way to quickly finish small quilts like this one.
Both quilts look stunning, made from 10" squares of Island Batik Fossil Finesse fabric. It's incredible what you can create with just one stack of these squares and a background! I had a great time making both of these quilts and can't wait to tackle another pattern from Studio 180 Design.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Island Batik Lumin Fabrics for having me as an ambassador this year. I had a wonderful time and can’t wait to showcase more of my patterns using Lumin Fabrics in the near future. I would also like to express my gratitude to all our sponsors this year. They did an excellent job providing us with the supplies we needed to complete all our projects for each challenge.
