
I tend to do things backwards. We (ok, I) decided to re-do our family room. This involved some demo, some wall building, and dry walling. Really, I had the vision in my head awhile ago, so I decided to make some throw pillows for our newly revamped space before I started the revamping.

I wanted to use these pillow to try out mini-samples for some quilts I have in my head. The first one is the squares in descending sizes, I have a plan for a twin quilt with a similar pattern (in much different colors).

The second was this apple core pattern. Which I have to say was kind of a beast to sew together. (I'm new at curves.) It turned out looking fine, but I quilted the heck out of it. I think I will not want to deal with a whole quilt of apple cores.

I backed them both in chocolate Alexander Henry Heath, which I love. I also quilted the back which gives them such a nice sturdiness and texture. I'll make 2 more in these colors for our final family room re-do. I think maybe a tumbler pattern, and maybe something else with curves?
I really love my new pillows!
Pillows are great little projects, I love the sense of accomplishment I get from finishing something. I did the square one in 1 day, while wrangling the kiddos - and the apple core took maybe 2 or 3 days between kid antics.
Hope you're all enjoying your summer!!
Cheers, Jill
Ah! I totally love them, Jill! The squares design is magnificent and they are a killer set.
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man o man... love your color choices (as always)! Your new family room will be fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I especially love the ducks. ^^
ReplyDeletePurty! Loving those quilted backs.
ReplyDeleteLoving the symmetrical setting of the apple cores...great job,Jill!
ReplyDeleteI would have never known the apple cores were a bear. Both pillows are just gorgeous! The descending squares is a wonderful idea - an entire quilt would be stunning.
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