Pink Tulip Quilting

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• Project Challenge: Sampler Quilt
• Quilt Title: Butterfly Constellation
• Fabric: Island Batik Enchanted Flutter by Kathy Engle for Amanda Bauer of Aleeb Creative and the Island Batik neutral, Sprinkles.
• Batting: Hobbs Heirloom Fusible
• Disclosure: I was provided items discussed in this blog. Thank you to Lumin Fabrics, Oliso, Aurifil, Schmetz Needles, Accuquilt and Hobbs Batting.
• Giveaway Contest: November 6-10. Enter by commenting on this blog, subscribe to this WordPress account, follow on IG and FB, tag a friend on the IG post, like my Etsy store. Winner receives 4 half-yard cuts of Enchanted Flutter! Entrees placed in pool with winner system selected. USA only due to postage cost considerations.

Lumin Fabrics’ beautiful Island Batik collection, Enchanted Flutter, is a collection full of butterflies and dragonflies. Winged creatures are a favorite addition to many of my quilts and fabric collages. I was happy to unwrap this package! This Island Batik collection from Lumin Fabrics will ship to stores in March 2026!

The challenge for this sampler quilt for me was to decide which blocks to use in the lap quilt. Below are the squares selected, some linked to resources on block construction.

1. Two Patch Block
2. Nine Patch Quilt Block
3. Half Square Triangle Block
4. Friendship Star Block
5. Ohio Star Quilt Block
6. Pinwheel Mosaic Block
7. Duck Tracks Quilt Block
8. Double Pinwheel
9. Paper Pinwheel

My Accuquilt Go! was used to cut the pieces of the blocks out. So handy with perfect cuts every time!! Before stitching, I changed the Schmetz vinyl needle on my Brother Dreamweaver. I also cleaned the bobbin casing, as with every new project.

This was a design as you go project assisted by the design wall–so helpful to audition placement. There were a few design twists along the way!

The final design centered three Ohio Star blocks, added two Friendship Star blocks then completed four different pinwheel blocks. Each square block was trimmed to 11.25 inches. The blocks were separated by two-inch sashing. My Oliso project iron pressed the seams open, preferred when completing star blocks.

A butterfly in my Bernina 750 stitch library was completed in 40 wt. Aurifil blues and placed center in the top panel. A two-inch two-patch sashing is the final perimeter.

I used Hobbs Heirloom Fusible batting. This batting temporarily attaches to the top and backing of a quilt when ironed. It can be hand or machine quilted up to 4″ apart. Once it’s washed, it is very much like Heirloom Premium 80/20 cotton batting. After washing, the batting will shrink up to 3%, creating the desired look of antique quilts. I steamed the wrinkled batting which made it very soft and more pliable to handle. I also used a double layer and was very pleased with the quilting outcome.

Quilting was accomplished on my domestic Brother Dreamweaver. I chose a curvy vine stitch which enhanced the enchanted theme of the project. Choosing an Aurifil light green for the top stitching and a light blue for the bobbin. The stitching on the beautiful Enchanted Flutter, Butterflies and Leaves-Blue Ocean, used for the back looks like constellations in the night sky!

The original design included Nine Patch and simple Pinwheel blocks. The abandoned blocks were used in table runners and fabric boxes instead. Such a pretty collection!

Be sure to check out the other Ambassadors and their current projects:

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/

Gail Sheppard- https://quiltinggail.com/

Carol Stanek- stitchwithcolor.blogspot.com

Solomae Stoycoff- https://cuddlecatquiltworks.com/blogs/island-batik-ambassador-blog

Jennifer Thomas- https://curlicuecreations.com

Suzy Webster- www.websterquilt.com

Also be sure to check the blog giveaways at the Lumin Fabrics Instagram page.

2025 Timeless Traditions Blog Hop