This time, I know what I want, a 14" square pillow is just right for my needs. Pattern is chosen, now to make it happen.
After finding the block on my Blockbase programme, I printed some off ready for paper foundation piecing. This was going to be the most accurate way to sew the parts. The blocks will finish at a mere 2", now that's small.
I love my new light pad that I picked up at the quilt show. It's like an ipad, so thin, light and portable plus I have the option of changing the brightness on it. It was perfect for sitting on the table next to the sewing machine to check my seams were aligned correctly.
Until next time, Janet
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41 comments:
Janet ......I just absolutely love this block. It is so beautiful and I love how you mixed the text fabric. It is just GORGEOUS. I am so glad I stopped by. Thanks for sharing. Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
It's a gorgeous block. The text fabrics work really well with the blues. I've never seen the newspaper prints for sale, where did you find them?
Just beautiful as always
Yum, that looks great! Love the fabrics/colors together with the text prints.
Ooo that is so pretty ! Foundation piecing is fun - especially for a small project. And thanks for the tip on the light pad - wonderful that you can change the brightness! I find my lightbox quite blinding at times.
Hilda
Wow!! Love it!! Anne Kari :-))
Oh, this is gorgeous! I love the aqua and pink offset with the text prints! Hand quilting will be the perfect finish!
Love it! So beautiful.
Oh what fun! I love the look of it.
Janet, That is gorgeous!! So lovely to see all those fresh aqua fabrics combined with text prints. I know you'll enjoy quilting it.
L-o-v-e these colors you put together. This is gorgeous.
What a lovely pillow! Those colors are so pretty! :0)
Such fun. I love the squash with the text fabric. Sometimes it is just nice to have a fun happy project to work on!
I've quilted a few quilts this year with the black and white prints or text and vibrant colors. I love the look and it's so fun to eyeball each little piece to see what the prints actually are vs the color you immediately see. Your pillow is very cheerful!
Love your fabric choices.
I haven't seen a light pad before. Looks very useful.
Enjoy your hand quilting.
Oooh Gorgeous! xo
Those colors a wonderful. Love the contrast with the text print.
very very cool :)
love that design with the colors you used, very eye catching!
Janet, I love it! Totally not where I thought you were going from the first picture...very cool!
Love, love, love your pillow.
Great colors, and once I saw the original, I would want to be a copy cat too. Beautiful!
The block is great.
I'm intrigued by your lightpad. Is Triumph the brand name?
Ooooo... I love it! Great combination of fabrics too. I'm in love with text fabrics and think they add so much textural interest to quilts/pillows, etc. It's beautiful, Janet.
It's beautiful! Gotta love those text fabrics :0) Can't wait to see the finish!
Gosh that's pretty, Janet. Love the colors!
How adorable! I think you've made Grandmother's Cracker Box blocks, but look how fabulous they are with modern fabrics!? Are you hooked on these prints yet? Sure love those text-y ones. They aren't always easy to find. This will be a gorgeous hand-quilted pillow. Will you "big stitch" it with perle cotton?
Simply perfect!
love those colors. it is fun to find ways to use text fabrics.
Gorgeous! I wonder if they have that kind of light box here!
So beautiful! Those blocks are really tiny. You inspire me to piece more on paper. Love your lightbox!
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what fun.
I love fabric with letters and words. They look great mixed in here.
I love text fabrics. They are such fun and add lots of visual interest to projects. I love how you used your text fabric and it pairs so beautifully with the blues/aquas.
Hi Janet. I do love your pillow cover but am I missing something? Is there a link to the one you copied? The photo you showed as the whole top has the same fabrics as the one you are quilting.
Your "wee bit of fun" pillows are just too cute for words!!
Sometimes a gal just has to do something besides mess with quilts!! ha!
Yesterday I re-arrange my family room and then 'tried' to do the same in my sewing room...it refreshed me!
Wow that is soooo pretty. Love the blues with the low volumes - and that design is perfect. Enjoy the quilting. :)
I'm doing a lot of paper foundation piecing too at the moment and could do with an light pad. Never seen it before though. Your new pillow is going to be gorgeous.
It turned out very pretty Janet!!
Have been away for a weeks holiday and had little or no internet connection. What a pleasure to be able update things and see your lovely creation. Love the colours..x
Wow Janet -- it's gorgeous. I LOVE the aqua with the text fabrics. You guys have the best text fabrics -- some of them are hard to find around here!
This what a stunning little quilt... The fabrics are so sweet.. Especially all the text prints.
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