Saturday, January 12, 2008

Spring is on my mind


Can you tell?! Everything I've made lately has been bright and juicy and downright cheerful. I've wanted to make a couple of patchwork pillows for several months and finally found the time last week. I am so pleased with how they turned out regardless of the fact that they really don't match my living room.




I embroidered some abstract flowers in the middle that are reminiscent of the pattern in the Amy Butler fabric that I used - Clay Geisha Fans, I believe. Love that fabric. Must buy some more and make a skirt this summer.



I added ties on the back out of scraps. Thrifty, huh? As you can see, though, I have most definitely not mastered the art of pillow-making. My envelope closure on the back didn't work out exactly as I had planned but now I know how to make it work the next time. It's really amazing how little fabric these require. I have some ideas up my sleeve to spruce up our bedroom once the winter linens are put away.




14 comments:

  1. I cannot believe that you can just whip these things up! I can't even thread a bobbin!

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  2. Truly gorgeous! I love making the log cabin style pillows. It's such a great way to combine all your favorite fabrics!

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  3. These are beautiful - I have been procrastinating about making myself some new cushion covers for my couch...you've inspired me to get going on them!

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  4. Oh, Lori, you could! I promise. ;)

    Thanks, girls - I love log cabins too, especially because they just fly by!

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  5. ooooo very pretty. If got my arse off the computer, I might actually get some sewing done as well. LOL

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  6. Very cute!
    Wish I could sew that well!

    V.
    www.repurposed.wordpress.com

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  7. I love your pillows! I love the log cabin look and your bright cheery mix of colors is so inspring since most of those fabrics are sitting in my stash!

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  8. Sew pretty! I love your combination of fabrics!

    P.S. Found your blog from Sew Mama Sew ;>)

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  9. You just can't help look at them and smile :o) They are lovely!

    (Just found you via Meg's blog)

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  10. Those pillows make me so happy. I think of spring!

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  11. These are so beautiful. And I love that you used orange thread as well!

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  12. The colours just pop! Lovely work stephanie! :)

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  13. I love these pillows! And also, I love the PHOTOS of these pillows! What CAN'T you do??

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