One of my favorite craft books at the moment is Pillow Pop.
I have previously made a pillow from it – Sea Spray. When the brown bag challenge came up in our guild, and I pulled these two fabrics, I decided I would make another one from the book.
You can check out the rest of the challenge rules here. The is” The Metro” pillow pattern. I love how it turned out. I still think this bicycle fabric is fabulous.
I did some straight line quilting in a triangular pattern in each quarter. I used chalk to mark the diagonals and then the center lines as a guide, and then sewed 1″ lines using my walking foot and guide (to ensure the 1″ distance).
I also decided to try out some variegated thread in blue tones. I really liked it and will be using it again on some future projects. You can see the color changes a little more clearly here.
One final view of the pillow, in use, in our backyard. It is a lovely fall day here, so a perfect opportunity for some photos.
This month is Craft book month @ Craftbuds.com, where they are running a link up when you post about your favorite craft book and project from that book.
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Love the finished cushion it looks fab and the quilting choice is an interesting contrast to the rectangles. Nice to see how the variegated thread looks too. 🙂
Thanks, I thought the triangles would break it up some – it was either that or straight lines and I wanted to try something different.
I know what you mean I need to give something else a go next time 🙂
What guide do you use for your quilting?
On my walking foot I have a “stick” thing (quilt guide) that goes through a hole at the back and if I put it on the 1 inch mark on the plate, I can then use it to follow the diagonal mark to start and then each line after I have it along the last line stitched. The only thing I am weary of is checking at the start of each line it is where it is suppose to be.
Here is a link to a picture:
http://www.amazon.com/Distinctive-Premium-Walking-Machine-Presser/dp/B003Q3L200/
The finished cushion looks great! I know I mentioned this before, but I love that you incorporated the red part of that print .
It makes it pop….I am happy with it too. I like the black spots as well 🙂
Awesome! Nice finish. 🙂
Thanks 🙂 I have two days off work so I am sure I can crank some more things out – at least that is what I am hoping 😉
This is adorable!!! Love that quilting and the thread. I really need to make another pillow. You keep inspiring me 🙂
Thank you, you made my day 🙂
I have been feeling a little bummed as I felt I never really got things done…anyway I decided to do a 2013 Project Finishes page. It isn’t that bad – a few pillows that is for sure 😉
https://factotum-of-arts.com/sqk/2013-craft-finishes/
I really like this, the bikes really make it stand out. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous, it is lovely and really nicely balanced! 🙂
It looks beautiful, Michelle! I really like the quilting and the thread choice, and I liked seeing the quilted variegated thread up close.
Thank you Daisy, I do like the final quilting on it. I have some left over fabric of the bicycle print, so I thinking of another small project.
Fabulous pillow – love the bike fabric as well!
Thank you. I am very happy with how it turned out 🙂
This definitely caught my eye, with that little bit of red to set it off so well.
Thank you!!
I love your design and the quilting. Variegated threads are my favourite too 🙂 I can’t stop making cushions at the moment!
I know what you mean…they make nice quick projects and great presents 🙂
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