I used two of the cute blocks made some time ago and I made two big pillows. 20''. And I quilted both with the walking foot and a dense grid. The octagon in the center measures less than 1'' (after washing) - really cute! Now to quilt the last three blocks, I will make a table runner. Happy quilting! Edited: … [Read more...]
Simply Striped Pillow Blog Hop
Susie’s Sunroom is having a blog hop and I am glad to be part of it! Hop on over to Susie’s Blog and check out my little quilted piece! She designed a simple pillow pattern, with an interesting pieced back. A quick, easy and sweet project for when you need some quilty fun. I love this kind of blog hop: the same pattern, different interpretations = inspiration for us all. Below … [Read more...]
A surprise for me…
...arrived a few days ago, from my friend Teodora.Two wonderful chenille pillows.Teodora made her own chenille tape first, then she stitched it down on that beautiful green fabric. The pillows have an amazing texture, are soft and fluffy...And this is a beautiful quilted pouch, with a perfect sewn zipper (I am envious :)) !What else can I say ? Thank you, Teodora, they will be much loved ! … [Read more...]
Personalized pillows
I made these pillows for two young girls- two friends.I fused the letter onto the background then I appliqued them using a wide satin stitch.I made for the first time prairie points and it was fun ! I don't enjoy too much sewing appliques, but this was a special project! The girls are special ! … [Read more...]
Texture…more texture…
A few years ago I didn't think that I will ever quilt a fabric like this:Acum cativa ani nu-mi inchipuiam ca o sa quiltuiesc un material ca acesta: But I changed my mind: so what if this isn't 100% cotton fabric ? What if it is a crepe fabric ? The more texture...the better, so I quilted this ... I even pieced this ( just a little !) ...Dar m-am razgandit: si ce daca nu e material 100% bumbac ? … [Read more...]
Quilted Pillows
As much as beautiful a piece of fabric would be, add underneath some batting and a backing and quilt it ! You will end up with emphasised pattern and beautiful texture.I made these pillows:Oricat de frumoasa ar fi o bucata de material, prin quiltuire se obtine un model accentuat si o textura frumoasa. Eu am facut aceste perne: … [Read more...]