Island Batik Ambassador - Accuquilt – Irish Chain May Blog Hop

 

The May 2025 Island Batik Challenge is a Blog Hop sponsored by AccuQuilt! We received the GO! Irish Chain die to cut our fabrics for the May Blog Hop challenge.  

This challenge features the classic Irish chain block, and no matter the layout, it can come together in a fraction of the cutting time with our sponsored Accuquilt Irish Chain 10-inch Finished Die.

Thanks to AccuQuilt, making an Irish Chain quilt has never been easier or more fun. The die makes precise cuts that help you get perfect seams and beautiful blocks, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned quilter. Plus, the shapes can be used for so much more than just the Irish Chain, there’s plenty of room to play and experiment.

As you follow along with the blog hop and see all the stunning quilts the Ambassadors create, you're encouraged to stop by your local quilt shop and let them know how much you love all the new Island Batik fabrics and the new collections featured during the Irish Chain Blog Hop. Supporting local shops and sharing what inspires you helps keep our quilting community thriving!

In my January unboxing we had a “Surprise” fabric package. This fabric was intended for this May challenge.

The fabric that I was received is

Cutting my fabrics took a quick evening which I loved! Plus sewing the blocks was so easy and quick!

After I finished sewing my blocks using my favorite Schmetz Microtex 50 Sharp needles with Aurifil 50 weight white thread, I knew my quilt design need a bit more to it. So I decided to foundation paper piece trees for the blocks in between the chained blocks.

I pressed my blocks with my Oliso iron and assembled them. But they still needed something else. So I decided to add a little bling to the trees which gave the trees the sparkle they needed!

Once the quilt top was ready to be quilted with Hobbs Batting. I did very simple quilting, as I am not a long arm quilter, but I gave it my best! The quilt went through it's normal quilt inspection by Cooper, the head quilt inspector! He loved it so much that he didn't want to release the quilt!

And now for the result of my Island Batik - Accuquilt - Irish Chain Quilt...

Remember to enter this week's giveaway at Lumin Fabrics "Island Batik"!

Link to Island Batik Blog

You will also have a chance each week, and again in the with the final vote!

A very special thanks to all the sponsors of the Island Batik Ambassador program.

Make sure you are following along with the other 22 Island Batik Ambassadors for inspiration and tips! 

Brenda Alburl - https://songbirddesigns.blog

Renee Atkinson - https://wordpress.com/posts/pinktulipquilting.studio

Susan Deshensky - www.ladybluequilts.com/blog

Tina Dillard - https://quiltingaffection.blogspot.com/

Brittany Fisher - www.bobbinwithbrittany.com

Kimberly Flannagan - https://www.kimberlysquilts.com/blog

Preeti Harris - https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com

Mania Hatziioannidi - www.maniaforquilts.com

Kim Jamieson-Hirst - https://www.chatterboxquilts.com/blog

Connie Kauffman - Kauffmandesigns.blogspot.com

Connie Kresin Campbell - https://conniekresin.com/

Emily Leachman - https://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/

Denise Looney - https://quiltery.com

Leah Malasky - www.quilteddelights.com

Susan Michaels - https://dragonflyfiberart.blogspot.com/

Lisa Pickering - https://lisasquiltingpassion.blog/

Sarah Pitcher - www.pitchersboutique.com/blog-1

Gail Sheppard - https://quiltinggail.com/

Carol Stanek - stitchwithcolor.blogspot.com

Solomae Stoycoff - https://cuddlecatquiltworks.com

Jennifer Thomas - https://curlicuecreations.com

Suzy Webster - www.websterquilt.com

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