Masterpiece Quilting: Back to School Blog Hop

Hi! Welcome to Masterpiece Quilting !

I'm Nancy Scott and I'm one of the 2017 Island Batik Brand Ambassadors.

I'm so excited you are participating in our Back to School Blog Hop and Thank You for stopping by my blog.

The line that I am working with is Sakura - A Signature Collection by Kathy Engle for Ebony Love of LoveBug Studios. You can see the full Sakura line on Island Batik's website. Also be sure to check out all the beautiful quilts made with Sakura in the Island Batik Spring / Summer Catalog

Be sure to look for the Sakura line (as well as all the other gorgeous Island Batik fabrics) at your local quilt shop - they should be arriving soon! If they don't have it in stock, don't be afraid to ask them about carrying Island Batik fabrics.

Earlier this year, I made a small "Salesman Sample" to be used by the Island Batik sales reps featuring each of the fabrics in the collection. In case I haven't said it before - I absolutely adore this collection - it is so ME!

For my Blog Hop project, I used my Black & White Express pattern but changed it up by using the full Sakura Collection. Here's the original Black & White Express quilt.

And here is my remake using the Sakura fabrics.

I'm not sure which one I love the most - the pattern really showcases the fabric.

As a special bonus to celebrate the Back to School Blog Hop, until the end of September, I have special pricing of $6.95 for pdf downloads on my Black & White Express pattern.

I'm also giving away a pdf copy of the pattern.

The giveaway is open to anyone with an email address so I can send you the pdf.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment here about your favorite Back To School memory and for more chances head over and follow me on IG @MasterpieceQuilting and for even another chance, like my FB page Masterpiece Quilting.

The winner will be chosen next Thursday, September 14th.

Speaking of favorite school memories - mine was always recess! Even though I was a good student, I was a farm kid - so I loved (and still do love) to be outdoors and recess was my only chance to run around, look at the sky and enjoy some sunshine. So it's only fitting that I my quilt to the playground for a photoshoot!

Here it is lounging on the bleachers. By the way, this is a perfect sized quilt to make for watching fall sports.