Note to self: don't make this pillow again unless you use a circle cutter! Or at the very least, know the exact number of circles needed so you don't end up cutting 60 extra!
Last month my mother-in-law showed me the pattern for this pillow in her quilting magazine. I decided to make it for her birthday. I had read the instructions thoroughly, but when it came time to make it, I couldn't remember exactly how many circles to cut! And I couldn't find a copy of the magazine. So I just went for it, and it worked out. I did have some trouble with my sewing machine, but other than that (and cutting all the circles), it was really easy to make. Now I need to do something with all those double-sided circles I have left over.
Since I used a floppy linen for the pillow cover, I also lined it with white muslin. I'm really pleased with how it turned out! I like how the lined linen makes it looks more professional than the quilter's cotton called for in the directions would.
Linked to: New House, New Home, New Life, Petals to Picots
Very pretty! Your mother-in-law will love it!
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't have internet, does she? It might not be a surprise... lol!
Thanks Patty! I did already give it to her. I think she reads my blog occasionally.
DeleteWOW! That looks very complicated. Do you have enough circles to make a second pillow? :) It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I probably do have enough to make a second pillow. I'd probably have to cut more circles, but I have plenty of fused fabric left over, which is pretty useless as it is. And I'd have to find another fabric for the background.
DeleteLovely, Joanna! I'm sure your MIL will love it!
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Have a fantastic day!
Hi Jo - this is lovely. At first, I thought it looked way too complicated to attempt. But I see that you probably sewed the circles onto the cushion in circles, outside in? Whichever way you did it, it's fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThis is simply gorgeous!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love how it turned out. In fact I want one of these! Great job. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
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Hey Jo - I'm featuring your pillow project on the All Star Block Party. Head on over to grab your button.
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Cute pillow! I'm going to try it.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna, I am featuring your rose pillow at my I Love Fridays party this week. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks for linking up :)
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