Let’s go to Bali!! Well, we aren’t really going to Bali, although I’ve been there several times and just love it. It’s beautiful, the people are wonderful (well, except for the hawkers), and there are many places to see, wonderful beaches, great shopping, and fantastic places to eat. Yes, I do love Bali and the fabrics produced there. What I had in mind is to show you some of the wonderful Bali batik fabrics we’ve added to the site in the last few weeks.
‘Tis the season for Christmas trees and Bali 607 Green is perfect for any project that needs a little bit of pine needles. I’m thinking about using it as the background for our Poinsettia pattern. Wouldn’t it be perfect? We have several colors that would make perfect flowers for my project, including Bali 511 Garnet, Bali 545 Flamingo, and Bali 515 Wine. And lots of great greens. Just take a look.
We love the Diane’s Garden pattern and bought some Balis with that in mind. What do you think about Bali 573 Pommegranate, Bali 593 Amethyst, and Bali 598 Mango? Bali 600 Hydrangea is perfect too. As are several others. Check them out. We’ve included many of them in our Diane’s Garden Kit. The kit includes the pattern and the flower fabrics. You add the sashing and border fabrics, plus the black fabric and fusible web.
I can’t wait to try the book Bodacious Quilts. I found this at Quilt Market and fell in love with it. Eight Bodacious projects to get you started on an unlimited number of layouts – all from one block. Step by step instructions – even a beginning quilter can be very successful! We would love to see what you do with this block!
It’s cold here today and I’m going to make a nice hot cup of tea and go back to work on my latest project – the Pumpkin table-round for my sister. Yes, I’m a little behind. It was supposed to be for Thanksgiving . . . Better get busy or I won’t get the Snowmen table-round done for my mom (she loves snowmen, like me!). How many days left before Christmas?
Have a blessed holiday season.
Patti Oakley
