July 2025 Unboxing

July 11, 2025

Fabric from Island Batik Ambassador's Box

The Island Batik Ambassadors have received their 2nd box of fabric for 2025! It is SO MUCH FUN to open the box and see what's inside!

Below is my unboxing video. For those who would like to see the fabrics close-up, I have also provided photos and descriptions for everything that was in my box following the video:

Below are individual photos with descriptions of what was in my box!

Surprise Fabric package from Island Batik

First up is the "Surprise" package. These are half yard cuts of fabric from the Garden Bloom fabric collection. I will use these for the November Blog Hop. These fabrics have not been released yet (releasing in January 2026), which is why I can't show them to you yet!

Berry Crush Fabric Bundle from Island Batik

Next is a half yard bundle of Berry Crush along with 2 yards each of 2 different coordinating fabrics and four spools of matching Aurifil thread. Berry Crush was designed by Jerry Kheiv for Jennifer Thomas. I will be using these for the September Blog Hop with Aurifil. I love the pink/purple color combo and am really looking forward to working with these fabrics!

Quiet Charm Strip Pack from Island Batik

This is a strip pack from a newly released fabric collection called Quiet Charm, along with 2 yards of 2 different coordinating fabrics. Quiet Charm was designed by Jerry Khiev.

For October, the Ambassadors were asked to choose a pattern from By Annie to make. We were also able to choose the fabric collection we wanted to work with! I chose a really cute satchel purse pattern called Switchback along with these fabrics from the Stone Strata fabric collection. Stone Strata was designed by Kathy Engle for Lizard Creek Quilting.

I also received 12 half yard cuts from the Foundations collection. These are coordinating fabrics that go with all the Island Batik collections and are available all the time.

Precious Pinks and Breathtaking Browns from Island Batik

These are two pre-cuts from the Gradations Collection. The Stack (10" squares) is Breathtaking Browns and the Strip Pack (2.5" strips) is Precious Pinks.

Black White and Gray yardage from Island Batik

These are 4 yard cuts of solid black, white and gray fabrics. Perfect for background or even for quilt backing!

Island Batik always includes a neutral and in my box I received a 6 yard cut of Frosting from the Foundations/Neutrals Collection.

I received three Stash Builder bundles. These are bundles of 5" X WOF strips with 5 rolls in each package. These are so much fun as the possibilities are endless!

I also received a box of Hobbs batting! My box included one package of each of the following: Fusible 80/20 batting, Cotton bleached 80/20 batting, Poly-Down polyester batting, Tuscany Supreme unbleached cotton batting and Tuscany cotton wool blend batting.

And here is my quilt inspector, checking out the new fabric! He has to be in the middle of everything!

Many thanks to Island Batik, Aurifil Thread, Accuquilt, Schmetz Needles, Oliso, Studio 180 Designs, Hobbs Batting Funky Friends Factory and By Annie for supplying products to use thru the Island Batik Ambassador Program.

Below is a list of all the 2025 Island Batik Ambassadors, along with links to their websites or blog pages:

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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Really nice video! I can’t wait to see what you make with all those beautiful fabrics. I love the pic of your kitty in the middle of it all ~ made me smile. My cats just want to play with the crinkly paper. Happy sewing!

Those fabrics are really beautiful and rich looking. Love the cat too.

You did such a great job on your box opening video. The fabric colors are so beautiful, love the purples and pinks.

Great job, Solomae…and gorgeous fabric! You have a really cute quilt inspector!

Your unboxing videos are so much fun to see :) So many goodies!! I appreciate all the links and information. Will check them out as I get time this weekend.

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