Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Pillows Pillows Everywhere!

Has anyone else noticed that Pillows seem to be the hottest quilted item around? I have. Maybe it's just the fact that I have a couple from the Pillow Talk Swap? Or that I use mine all the time? I think it's a great trend because it's essentially a way to make a doll sized quilt but use it for something other than decoration (or warming dollies). Although I hate that making pillows require the use of pillow forms, which are expensive. 
I just read that SewMamaSew is designating this February as pillow month. I love that especially since I have one that's in the process of being made. And it's pretty fantastic if I say so myself. Again, a great big thanks to Cherie for having us all make Dresden plates for January's bee block. I made a great practice, then added another layer of petals, and a ton of detail work. It'll eventually be a pillow for my daughter's big girl bed (which she isn't in yet...). Here's a little peek at it.
 PS: Linked up at Quiltstory for Fabric Tuesday!

9 comments:

  1. Hi! Your pillow is going to be the most beautiful! You daughter will have so wonderful bed with that! I love the 'flower' you have made!
    Sunny wishes from Crete! Teje

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  2. It is beautiful. I am partial to the dresden anyway seeing my Meet Me In Paris quilt made with the EZ Dresden ruler made my business.
    I love your colors and I love that you have added hand embroidery to it. What a great idea.

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  3. Oh, I love the hand stitching you added! I need to do something with my practice dresden.

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  4. Go to IKEA! The pillow forms are so reasonable. Especially the 20" feather pillows for only $7!

    I've been on a pillow kick lately, too. So I was excited to see the Pillow month for Feb also.

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  5. Can't wait to see the rest of it - it's looking fantastic already!

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  6. I also saw you on Quilt Story, and it looks great! I have never made a pillow, I guess I should make the time. It would be great to finally try out making a dresden!

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  7. That's a very nice pillow. The details are really cool. I love its very nice cloth. Love it!

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  8. That is super cute. Love the embroidery! Thanks for linking up to Quiltstory!

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