November Island Batik Timeless Tradition Blog Hop

 Welcome to the November Timeless Tradition Blog Hop!

Island Batik Ambassadors were challenged with using 5 different classic, traditional quilt blocks.

First we received the Secret Bundle to be used in this Blog Hop with our July shipment.

The fabric collection in the surprise bundle was Paisley Parade, designed by Jerry Khiev. This collection starts shipping in April 2026.

Let's see if you can guess which quilt blocks I chose to make!

As a foundation paper piecing instructor, I chose to paper piece most of my blocks printed out from Electric Quilt.

Foundation paper piecing creates precise and perfect star blocks!

Then there are some blocks you can just sew the fabrics together and cut to size. These were my Four Patches.

During this challenge project I was supervised by my favorite quilt inspector, Cooper. He kept me company and somehow managed to keep me on schedule too!

And here are the 5 blocks I completed. Trust me, your eyes are not playing tricks! There are 5 traditional blocks... the pinwheel, flying geese, star block and I combined the half square triangle with the four patch as one block! I made a total of six 4" blocks for each one below.

After playing with the blocks on the design wall, I ended up adding a 6th traditional block to my quilt,  the Churn Dash. I took 2 of my 4" blocks and put them in the center of the Churn Dash blocks turning them into 8" blocks. After playing with the blocks on my design wall, this is the final order I decided to go with.

Once these blocks were all sewn together, and I added the border fabric, sandwiched the backing fabric and quilt top with Hobbs Thermore^® Batting, which is a low loft batting and perfect for miniatures and runners.

 I turned these blocks into a beautiful patriotic table runner that measures 20-1/2" X 52-1/2".

We'll see you next month with the results of a brand new challenge!

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

@islandbatik @aurifil @accuquilt @oliso  @Schmetzneedles @hobbsbatting @byannie.com

@funkyfriendsfactory @debtuckersstudio180design 

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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