August 10, 2018

Island Batik Great Outdoors Blog Hop - Formal Garden

Note, the fabrics for this project were given to me by Island Batik as part of their ambassador program.

Welcome to my stop on the Island Batik Great Outdoors blog hop! All through this hop the ambassadors are sharing the newest Island Batik fabric collections (which are hitting stores now!) and there are prizes galore to be given away 😊 You'll want to be sure to check in with everyone to see the amazing things they've been making.

I was assigned the beautiful Vintage Morris collection to work with for this hop. This was the surprise bundle in my first Island Batik box back in February and I just love the nature inspired prints and the range of colours from very light to very dark.
Vintage Morris Fabric by Island Batik | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
I think my favourite print might be this one, called Mini Sprigs, which is included in the collection in 6 different colours.
Vintage Morris Fabric by Island Batik | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
The inspiration for this quilt design came from the print on my shower curtain, of all things. Proof once again that quilt designs really are everywhere! I've been looking at it for years and thinking, "That needs to become a quilt design" and now it finally has.

I'm pleased to introduce you to Formal Garden. Shower Curtain Quilt just didn't have the same ring to it, lol, and the regular squares and rectangles of the block remind me of garden plots surrounded by pathways. 😊
Formal Garden Quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
Formal Garden Quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
Formal Garden Quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
 I just love quilt-on-the-beach pictures, don't you?

I had yardage of one light fabric and one dark from the bundle, so I chose the light as my background. That meant I couldn't use some of the other lights for the blocks because I was afraid they wouldn't have enough contrast and the block design would be lost. I'm looking forward to using them in upcoming projects now that I don't have to keep them secret anymore.

Two of the fabrics I did use almost blend in with the background. You can see what I mean in the pictures above, but here are close ups of them.
Formal Garden Quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
My blocks are actually straight, I swear, but they sure don't look it when draped over a rock for pictures!
 Formal Garden Quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
These ones certainly didn't blend in! I love this deep green tone on tone.
Formal Garden quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
 In certain lights, the copper toned background of this print seems to glow around the green.
Formal Garden quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
 This light teal is so pretty, too.
Formal Garden quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
 And I love the dragonflies!
Formal Garden quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
Unfortunately, I didn't have time to get this one quilted in time for the hop, but I do know what design I want to use, so I'm a step in the right direction already.
Formal Garden quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
I plan on releasing the pattern, just as soon as I can get it written and tested. If you're interested in testing it for me, please let me know in the comments. Formal Garden finishes at 59" x 73," is super quick to piece and it would be a great stash busting quilt.
Formal Garden quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
I said there are giveaways during the blog hop, didn't I? Well there are - and lots of them! Island Batik is giving away fabric strip packs on their blog (where you can also find the full schedule of participants) and each ambassador is also hosting a giveaway on their blog.

For my giveaway, the winner will be able to choose 2 of my PDF patterns 😊 To enter to win, just leave me a comment telling me your favourite summer activity.

For more entries, follow me on IG (@devotedquilter) or FB (@devotedquilterdesigns) and leave a comment for each way you follow me.

And for one more entry, subscribe to my monthly newsletter, The Bulletin. If you do, I'll show up in your inbox on the 16th of each month with news from here on the blog, a family favourite recipe and a fun themed roundup of things to make. You'll also receive my free Wind Farm quilt pattern, which is only available to subscribers. If you subscribe, just leave another comment saying you did (or already do!).

So, that's 4 possible entries. And yes, I will check to be sure the winner is actually following me as stated 😉

The giveaway will remain open until after the end of the blog hop. I'll pick the winner the morning of September 8th and they will be notified by email (so make sure to leave me your email address if you are a no-reply blogger).

Edited September 8th - the winner is comment #28, Sharon Aurora 😊 Thanks, everyone, for entering!

Here's one last picture. I think this might be my favourite of all. I love this beach.
Formal Garden quilt | DevotedQuilter.blogspot.com
And here's the full schedule of participants 😊 Happy blog hopping! I'll try to keep up with updating this list with direct links to the blog hop posts as they're published.

Monday, August 6 - All A Flutter - Yellow Cat Quilt DesignsCreative Blonde
Tuesday, August 7 - Birds N’ Bees - Ark Angel CreationsPatterns By Jen
Wednesday, August 8 - Canterbury Manor - Sally MankePowered By Quilting
Thursday, August 9 - Eclectic Garden - Desert Bloom QuiltingSew Karen-ly Created
Friday, August 10 - Vintage Morris - MooseStash QuiltingDevoted Quilter (that's me!)
Monday, August 13 - Safari - Sew Incredibly CrazySweetGrass Designs
Tuesday, August 14 - Spring Blossoms - Mary Mack Made MineIf These Threads Could Talk
Wednesday, August 15 - Victoria and Albert - Bejeweled QuiltsClever Chameleon
Thursday, August 16 - Wild Things - Freemotion By The RiverKauffman Designs
Friday, August 17 - Petting Zoo - Den Syende HimmelSarah Goer Quilts
Monday, August 20 - Ocean Odyssey - Gateway QuiltsThe Quilt Rambler
Tuesday, August 21 - British Rose - Busy Hands QuiltsMania for Quilts
Wednesday, August 22 - Dear William - The Inquiring Quiltermmm! QuiltsLiving Water Quilter
Thursday, August 23 - Dragonfly Dreams - Inchworm FabricsBeaQuilter
Friday, August 24 - Fur-ocious Friends - Quilting Affection DesignsDizzy Quilter
Monday, August 27 - Globetrotter - Pamela QuiltsCurliecue Creations
Tuesday, August 28 - Jungle Cruise - Vicki's Crafts and QuiltingLittle Bunny Quilts
Wednesday, August 29 - Lavendula - Carole Lyles ShawMasterpiece Quilting
Thursday, August 30 - London Calling - Quilt in a Not-ShellLizard Creek Quilting
Friday, August 31 - Spirit Rhythm - Steph JacobsonWhispers of Yore
Monday, September 3 - Sweet Tweets - Kathleen McMusingAdventurous Applique and Quilting
Tuesday, September 4 - Whatnot - heARTS CreationsSlice of Pi Quilts

108 comments:

  1. Beautiful quilt top, Leanne! The pattern really shows off the fabrics in this collection, you must have a great shower curtain!

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  2. I follow you on Instagram.

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  3. Beautiful quilt. I would love to test your pattern for you. My favorite summer activity is gardening.

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    1. Hi, Jollygirl! Thank you for offering to test the pattern. Unfortunately, you are a no-reply blogger, which means I have no way to contact you. If you see this reply, please contact me with an email address :)

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  4. A great design for showcasing the beautiful palette in that collection. I love all the colours!

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  5. My favorite summer activity is gardening, which isn't happening much this summer. It is rained--and I mean poured--almost every weekend. My poor garden is beaten down :(

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  6. your quilt is lovely. i really like that it came from your shower curtain. my favorite summer activity is going on picnics and spending outdoor time with my family.
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  7. following on instagram
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  8. following on FB
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  9. now an email subscriber.
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  10. This quilt perfectly reflects a formal garden. Well Done!

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  11. Formal Garden is a perfect name; it's a beautiful design and quilt, Leanne!

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  12. Lovely quilt and the pics are great, I love quilts on the beach too! My favorite summer activity is beach walking.

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  13. Love your quilt. Great use of the fabric.

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  14. I receive your Emails. Forgot to mention wonderful pictures. Jmikebalou (at) aol (dot) com

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  15. Lovely quilt, and perfect for the colors and fabric. Great photos, too. I just love sitting by the lake, or canoeing. Picnics, too.

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  16. What a pretty quilt! It's true that ideas are all around us - great job of making your inspiration into this lovely quilt!

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  17. Quilt-on-the-beach pictures are just fantastic. Great way to showcase all those beautiful fabrics.

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  18. Great quilt to show off those beautiful fabrics! Summer for me is all about enjoying nature with my family.

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  19. Sometimes simple squares and rectangles make just the most striking quilts. I love this one and the colors are so beautiful! I have never been a pattern tester, but you could send me some information about what would be involved. I would love to try this pattern.

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  20. This is wonderful pattern to show off fabrics! Well done. Nope, shower curtain quilt doesn't work, but beach pictures do! :-)

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  21. Swimming...everyday!!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us today.

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  22. I signed up for your monthly bulletin.

    I forgot to say above what my favorite summer activity is... I like gardening hiking.

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  23. Beautiful way to show off the gorgeous fabrics! Summer for me is all about spending time outside with my family.

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  24. Following on FB & will receive your newsletter.

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  25. What a delightful pattern! The fabric collection is yummy too. I love your location shots.

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  26. I'm following you on IG (@sma_fb).

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  27. I've subscribed to your newsletter.

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  28. I like the layout of your quilt. It shows off all the fabrics very well.

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  29. Love these fabrics in your pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. I signed up for your newsletter.

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  31. I started following on IG.

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  32. This is a VERY pretty quilt. I would love to test drive your pattern for it!

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  33. An one of my very favourite summer activities is sitting on my front porch, iced tea in hand, watching the world ant the neighbours go by.

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  34. My favorite summer activity is sewing with my granddaughter, when she comes to spend some time during school vacation. Your quilt is wonderful. I'd be interested in testing your pattern.
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  35. My favourite summer activity is camping and all the travelling that sometimes accompanies it. I am never without a hand quilting or knitting project when I am camping. Usually it is EPP or a pair or two of socks.

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  36. I would love to test your pattern it’s beautiful

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  37. I signed up for the Bulletin. I am so glad you are going to be publishing your hop pattern. I will be patiently awaiting its release.

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  38. What a beautiful quilt! Looks gorgeous, especially with the wonderful backdrop. My favorite summer activity is hanging out at the pool with my grandson.

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  39. I’m a follower on IG (@usairdoll)

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  40. I’m subscribed to your newsletter.

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  41. I enjoy sewing under the pines.I also enjoy bond fire's. ..happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  42. I follow you on facebook and instagram. .. happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  43. My favorite summer activity is being out and enjoying nature whether sitting by and enjoying a body of water, gardening or going for a walk.

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  44. I already receive your newsletter via my yahoo address (senstrings at yahoo dot com)

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  45. My favorite thing about summer is being outside, gardening, and just enjoying nature.
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  46. I have signed up for your newsletter. Looking forward to following along.
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  47. I am following you on Instagram
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  48. Summer is when I get to see my Grandkids. Best activity I can think of!

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  49. My favorite summer activity is going to the Iowa State Fair.... I love the fair, concerts, food, people, etc. Your quilt is beautiful.

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  50. I follow you on IG... @cshelleyqbq.

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  51. I subscribed to your newsletter.

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  52. I love being able to get out and do some gardening

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  53. My favourite summer activities are horseback riding and camp fires. Or anything outside really. I love your quilt. Isn’t it interesting where we find inspiration!

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  54. One of favorite Summer Activities is my gardening! Tomatoes, squash, pumpkins, peppers & okra...some of my favorites to grow...

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  55. And Subscribing to The Bulletin newsletter, thank you!

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  56. My favorite activity in the summer is spending time with my grandchildren. They love to come to Nana's to swim and play. I would enjoy testing out your pattern, especially since you said it works up pretty quickly.

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  57. I subscribed to your newsletter. I look forward to seeing it.

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  58. Love, your quilt! It reminds me of old cobblestone streets - but with much more beautiful color!! Thanks for the opportunity to win. I followed you on IG, FB, and subscribed to your newsletter! I also love the settings in which you photographed the quilt - beautiful!

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  59. I actually think "Shower Curtain Quilt" is a hilarious name and that would make me want to make it! Fun quilt and the pattern shows off these fabrics beautifully.

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  60. I love to pick flowers from my garden to brighten my home.

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  61. I've subscribed to your Bulletin.

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  62. Beautiful job on your challenge quilt!

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  63. Of all the collections I've seen so far, I think this is my favorite. And I know what you mean about finding inspiration in unexpected places; yesterday I took a photo of our welcome mat, because I think the design would make a good quilt. :)

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  64. I am a new follower on Instagram, where I am "@wordygirl11".

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  65. I just subscribed to your newsletter, using my wordygirl at earthlink dot net email address.

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  66. I love your quilt and agree that ideas are always around me. I'm always looking at walls, floors and TV commercials and thinking "great quilt idea", but have yet to do one. I love the fabrics you chose and think having those lighter blocks offers a good balance. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  67. I am subscribed to your monthly newsletter. Thanks for the opportunity

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  68. I love that quilt. It would have been fun to see the shower curtain inspiration! Maybe it's the first impression factor, but I really love that orange sprig fabric you showed first.

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  69. Well done! I love your pattern and great use of those fabrics. I would love to test your pattern! Janice.snell@gmail.com

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  70. I love how the blocks let the batik designs really shine and would love to test your pattern. cathyc1983@yahoo.com

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  71. This is a great design to show off your lovely fabrics. The colours are glorious and I love the dragonflies too. I will be looking forward to seeing this one quilted. :)

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  72. What a great way to show off all the wonderful fabrics!!!

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  73. I love your pattern and the colors go so well with it. My favorite thing to do in the summer is puttering in my garden.

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  74. My favorite summer activity is quilting of course. There's always more time for it during the season. I do also like to garden, but I tend to loose interest once it get too hot and my plants suffer.

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  75. In Florida my summertime favorite summer activity was the beach, but here in Kentucky no beach so gardening is my favorite now! Something you couldn't do in Florida in the summertime!!!

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  76. following you on IG as sheilashutterfly

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  77. following on FB as Sheila Leary Oxley

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  78. and signed up for your newsletter!

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  79. I love batiks. I'd probably sew with them constantly if I thought I could get away with it. My favorite summer activity is trying the awesome flavors at the local Popsicle shop.

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  80. walking on the beach... definitively my favourite summer activity.
    I love your pattern!

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  81. That is a fabulous photo shoot location. The quilt is so pretty, and I appreciated the close-ups you showed of the beautiful fabrics. I really like your shower curtain pattern and look forward to the chance of picking it up from your shop, if you don't choose me to pattern test for you. I have pattern tested for a couple of other people with no complaints. =)

    This is a quilt that lends itself to scrappy, and scrappy is definitely what I love to do. I would like to win the patterns, too. I already picked out my two favorites, a hard choice! Thanks for the chance.

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    1. I also subscribed to your newsletter and look forward to that. dezertsuz at gmail

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  82. My favourite summer activity is going to the beach for long swims!
    Lovely quilt, love the design!

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  83. My favourite summer activity is lying on a beach and swimming when hot
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  84. I get your newsletter already and enjoy receiving it. Keep it up
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  85. My favorite summer activity is gardening.

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  86. My favorite summer activity is picnics and reunions!
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  87. I am signing up for your blog.
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  88. It’s too hot in Texas to do much outside so I use that as my excuse to stay inside and sew!
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