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Monday, July 29, 2013

Stitching pillow take 2

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.
Take some  aquas, add a little blue and pink for highlights. Cut into triangles and add some of those modern text fabrics.
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.
There were only three bits of paper to tear off each block which didn't take long and there wasn't mush fabric waste since I'd pre-cut the shapes.
Voila, all forty nine blocks are sewn together. I love it but then I knew I would when I saw this one and did a big copy cat.
I decided I'd like to handle these fabrics a bit more and hand quilt it simply with this thread I found in the stash. It's Valdani variegated 35 wt cotton.
Until next time, Janet

41 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    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)

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  2. SusanJuly 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    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?

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  3. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Just beautiful as always

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  4. Steffi´s Candy QuiltsJuly 29, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Yum, that looks great! Love the fabrics/colors together with the text prints.

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  5. Every StitchJuly 29, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    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

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  6. QuiltefiaJuly 29, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Wow!! Love it!! Anne Kari :-))

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  7. SusanJuly 29, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Oh, this is gorgeous! I love the aqua and pink offset with the text prints! Hand quilting will be the perfect finish!

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  8. Anorina @SameliasMumJuly 29, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Love it! So beautiful.

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  9. Jane in CumbriaJuly 29, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Oh what fun! I love the look of it.

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  10. RachaeldaisyJuly 29, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Janet, That is gorgeous!! So lovely to see all those fresh aqua fabrics combined with text prints. I know you'll enjoy quilting it.

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  11. ClaudiaJuly 29, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    L-o-v-e these colors you put together. This is gorgeous.

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  12. TerryJuly 29, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    What a lovely pillow! Those colors are so pretty! :0)

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  13. HeatherJuly 29, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Such fun. I love the squash with the text fabric. Sometimes it is just nice to have a fun happy project to work on!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    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!

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  15. MiriamJuly 29, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Love your fabric choices.

    I haven't seen a light pad before. Looks very useful.

    Enjoy your hand quilting.

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  16. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJuly 29, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Oooh Gorgeous! xo

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  17. KarenJuly 29, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Those colors a wonderful. Love the contrast with the text print.

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  18. ShelleyJuly 29, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    very very cool :)

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  19. Karen - Quilts...etc.July 29, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    love that design with the colors you used, very eye catching!

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  20. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyJuly 29, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Janet, I love it! Totally not where I thought you were going from the first picture...very cool!

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  21. VirginiaJuly 29, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Love, love, love your pillow.

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  22. NedraJuly 29, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Great colors, and once I saw the original, I would want to be a copy cat too. Beautiful!

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  23. MicheleJuly 30, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    The block is great.
    I'm intrigued by your lightpad. Is Triumph the brand name?

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  24. imquilternityJuly 30, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    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.

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  25. JanetJuly 30, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    It's beautiful! Gotta love those text fabrics :0) Can't wait to see the finish!

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  26. Donna~~July 30, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Gosh that's pretty, Janet. Love the colors!

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  27. FlourishingPalmsJuly 30, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    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?

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  28. Archie The Wonder DogJuly 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Simply perfect!

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  29. Carrie P.July 30, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    love those colors. it is fun to find ways to use text fabrics.

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  30. Quilts And PiecesJuly 30, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous! I wonder if they have that kind of light box here!

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  31. MaritJuly 30, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    So beautiful! Those blocks are really tiny. You inspire me to piece more on paper. Love your lightbox!
    ; )

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  32. BarbJuly 30, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    what fun.
    I love fabric with letters and words. They look great mixed in here.

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  33. Abby and StephanieJuly 30, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    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.

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  34. DoloresJuly 30, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    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.

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  35. BrowndirtcottageJuly 31, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    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!

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  36. Erin @ Once Upon a DonkeyJuly 31, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Wow that is soooo pretty. Love the blues with the low volumes - and that design is perfect. Enjoy the quilting. :)

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  37. Oops-LahJuly 31, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    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.

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  38. LoriAugust 2, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    It turned out very pretty Janet!!

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  39. ShirleyAugust 5, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    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

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  40. ThimbleannaAugust 10, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    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!

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  41. Sew Create It - JaneAugust 15, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    This what a stunning little quilt... The fabrics are so sweet.. Especially all the text prints.

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