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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Pillow Party

Blogger's Pillow Party

This is the last month of the blogger's pillow party,
and I almost missed the deadline!

I finished up this string quilt pillow for Holly's bed this week.
The fabrics are from Amy Butler's Ginger Bliss fabric line, and coordinate with the quilt on her bed and also my Sliced Coins Quilt that I made earlier this year.





This pillow is reversible!
Made from leftover scraps (inspired by a similar tree pillow here),
I did FMQ in the purple background, then
finished it with an invisible zipper.  
I think I love both sides equally!

Cozy bedtime reading spot in Holly's room

This is Holly's explanation of the Pillow Party --
 she brought this home from kindergarten one day!
Translation: 
"My mom is working on a pillow contest.  Maybe you do not know what a pillow contest is, well a pillow contest is when moms get together and have a pillow party."
Sounds like fun, huh?

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13 comments:

  1. LisaAnnApril 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    That explanation is priceless! And your pillow is gorgeous! Good luck!

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  2. ShelleyApril 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Love the pillow! It looks so great with the sliced coins quilt! Good luck in the contest!!

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  3. sewhappinessApril 27, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Your pillow is just amazing!!! btw Thank you for the translation!!!ooohhh so adorable!!!
    Good Luck Michelle!!!
    xo
    Eleni

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  4. Sarah @ FairyFace DesignsApril 27, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Seriously, wow! That pillow and the quilt are amazing together. My mission for the summer is to sew more for my own kids - I'm always making stuff for other people!

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  5. MandaApril 27, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Aww that translation is so cute! And great idea to have a reversible pillow. Both sides are lovely!

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  6. Kelly @ Vintage Fabric StudioApril 27, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    both of these items are adorable. good luck on the contest, looks like a winner to me.

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  7. JoanApril 28, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Amazing!! I want to know where the zip is, and what one looks like before you set it in! I hate putting in zips....your pillow is beautiful1!!

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  8. WendyApril 28, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    oh beautiful! I don't usually like string quilts, but this really drew me in, I think it's because the colours are all similar. Really lovely!

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  9. Rachel at Stitched in ColorApril 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    OMG, I love your daughter's sign. I want one! Thanks for joining in on the Pillow Party!

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  10. Marci GirlApril 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Love love love your string pillow! I have been wanting to try that block for quite some time, it is beautiful!

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  11. TyraApril 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I love this pillow. SO pretty. Great colors and I always love string quilts. Thanks for linking up with Finished It Up Friday!

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  12. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I love this pillow!!! Awesome job!!

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  13. LynneMay 6, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Lovely colours in the first pillow; clever use of scraps in the second. Well done.

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