Being on a staycation has done wonders for my productivity in the sewing room - and the really unpleasant weather we've been having isn't hurting either. This week, I finished the two pillows I was working on last week (I talked about them in my WIP Wednesday post).
Both pillows are 18" - a really nice size for my queen size bed. I quilted this one in the ditch around the black part and then traced the beautiful foliage in the fabric with my FMQ foot - something I had yet to try. I am very pleased with the results too.
And this is pillow number two:
I used the same yellow print so the pillows match but because the design is so different, they aren't too matchy-matchy. I quilted this one with my walking foot. I first quilted a wavy line from the bottom right corner to the top left and then echoed the line about 1/2" apart, using my walking foot as a guide. I really like the texture this quilting gives the pillow.
For the back of each pillow, I used a musical print I've had in my sewing room for a long time and closed each pillow with a nice yellow zipper.
Here are both pillows on my bed:
Along with Bronx, our huge doggie - which explains the comforter on the bed and the pillows full of dog hair! I should have removed Bronx's blanket from the bed before taking pictures, but he just looked so comfortable, I didn't have the heart to ask him to move. :-)
This is pillow number one:
Both pillows are 18" - a really nice size for my queen size bed. I quilted this one in the ditch around the black part and then traced the beautiful foliage in the fabric with my FMQ foot - something I had yet to try. I am very pleased with the results too.
And this is pillow number two:
I used the same yellow print so the pillows match but because the design is so different, they aren't too matchy-matchy. I quilted this one with my walking foot. I first quilted a wavy line from the bottom right corner to the top left and then echoed the line about 1/2" apart, using my walking foot as a guide. I really like the texture this quilting gives the pillow.
For the back of each pillow, I used a musical print I've had in my sewing room for a long time and closed each pillow with a nice yellow zipper.
Here are both pillows on my bed:
Along with Bronx, our huge doggie - which explains the comforter on the bed and the pillows full of dog hair! I should have removed Bronx's blanket from the bed before taking pictures, but he just looked so comfortable, I didn't have the heart to ask him to move. :-)
I will be linking this finish up at Quilt Matters where MR is hosting TGIFF this week and at Amanda Jean's for Finish It Up Friday.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Izzy
Those turned out great! Love the colors and the quilting! And the pup is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pillows!! Great quilting.
ReplyDeleteA perfect pair! Beautiful design and fabric combo, Izzy and I love the quilting you chose for each pillow.
ReplyDeleteThey go so beautifully together, Isabelle! Way to keep up the FMQ too -- you go girl! Sorry to hear that the weather sucked for your vacation, but it sounds like you had a great time anyway. Yay!
ReplyDeleteThe cushions are gorgeous Izzy and Bronx is adorable. I think of us animal lovers are the same, can't bare to move them when they look so comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThe cushions are gorgeous Izzy and Bronx is adorable. I think of us animal lovers are the same, can't bare to move them when they look so comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThe cushions are gorgeous Izzy and Bronx is adorable. I think of us animal lovers are the same, can't bare to move them when they look so comfortable.
ReplyDeleteOoooooh I love the foliage print!!! And the quilting looks excellent, nicely done!
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