Stalking the mailbox, waiting for the black & white plaid bias binding to arrive--so I can finish those last four inches on my Maple Leaf Quilt.
I really appreciate all the funny and commiserating comments and don't feel quite so silly now! Thanks you guys. Sometimes we need to laugh at ourselves.
While waiting . . . I finished my patchwork pillow project using charm-squares, jolly-packs, and jelly-roll strips from moda; some of which I found here. I love having these color-coordinated fabrics at my fingertips to play around with. This group of fabrics inspired an autumn theme.
Basically, this is a patchwork pillow slip-cover. Pre-cut squares and strips were sewn around a central panel of embroidery; it's lined with batting and machine quilted along the seams. An over-lapping closure in back allows the cover to be removed and washed or replaced with a different one--when the season changes.
I have plans for a winter pillow next.
2010 Update: The Cozy-Up Patchwork Pillow project is featured in my book Embroidery Craft: Stitching Through the Seasons (page 108). Directions and embroidery motifs for the leaves are included. (This 20" pillow can also be made using any embroidered design on the central panel).
Absolutely lovely pillow. Fabulous. I just stare at it.
Posted by: Livia | October 24, 2007 at 12:17 AM
ohhh vicky!!!,
i just love it!
what a perfectly cozy, fall pillow!
samantha
Posted by: samantha | October 24, 2007 at 12:28 AM
What a wonderfully perfect pillow. Nice Job.
Posted by: Rosie | October 24, 2007 at 04:33 AM
Love this!!!
Posted by: Dawn | October 24, 2007 at 04:41 AM
Lovely pillow! Now....how about a tutorial on embroidering words and letters....hmmmmm?
Posted by: Teresa | October 24, 2007 at 06:01 AM
Now that IS a cozy nook. Makes me want even more to create one somewhere around here!
Posted by: jen | October 24, 2007 at 07:18 AM
I love it! I think I need a fall pillow or two.
Posted by: Anina | October 24, 2007 at 07:21 AM
I love the pillow!
Posted by: Elaine | October 24, 2007 at 07:45 AM
The pillow is gorgeous and I love things that are embroidered. I will have to give this a try soon so I appreciate your providing the link.
Posted by: Junie Moon | October 24, 2007 at 07:48 AM
What a wonderful pillow. Thank you for the tutorial. I have started embroidering some muslin and this will really help me when (if??) I have them completed.
You create such lovely things!
Posted by: ellen kelley | October 24, 2007 at 08:13 AM
I love embroidery - I love your pillow. It's perfect sitting on your new loveseat. What a cozy nook to curl up with a spot of tea and a good book.
Posted by: Alice | October 24, 2007 at 09:32 AM
The pillow came out really cute didn't it? Thanks for also posting all the directions, I need all the direction I can get.
NANCY JO
Posted by: NANCY GARTENMAN | October 24, 2007 at 09:40 AM
that looks great! I love your pillow! what a cozy place to be.
Posted by: katie | October 24, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Oh! Lovely pillow!
Posted by: Sharon M. | October 24, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Yeah...I can feel myself leaning against that very pretty pillow, reaching over to the shelf for a craft magazine and reading it by the light of that cozy lamp.....Ahhhh.
Posted by: Tina | October 24, 2007 at 11:12 AM
love the opening image...and all your sweet stitches. xoC
Posted by: charlotte | October 24, 2007 at 12:48 PM
Your pillow is lovely!
I am a *huge* fan of charm packs. They are addictive!
Posted by: Dannielle | October 24, 2007 at 12:48 PM
I brought home some charm packs too, and now I can ask an expert: Do you pre-wash them? How about the jelly-rolls? I love what you have done with yours and I especially love the embroidery. So beautiful.
Posted by: Natalie | October 24, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Man-oh-man, I'm ready to curl up in your cozy library corner and never leave! What a wonderful spot for reading, reflecting, stitching, napping--it's perfect!
Posted by: Diane B. | October 24, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Man-oh-man, I'm ready to curl up in your cozy library corner and never leave! What a wonderful spot for reading, reflecting, stitching, napping--it's perfect!
Posted by: Diane B. | October 24, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Just wanted to tell you thank-you so much for the awesome tutoial & some great inspirational pictures ... I've finished 4 projects in the last month because of your fun idea! ThAnKs! :)
Posted by: Waay2busy | October 24, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Your pillow is adorable!! Thanks so much for sharing your instructions with us! :D
Posted by: Angie | October 24, 2007 at 04:09 PM
What a lovely pillow! I love charm packs, but sometimes I'm so fasinated by rearranging the squares and looking at them, I have a hard time actually using them! Your pillow is a very nice way to use them.
Posted by: Debbie | October 24, 2007 at 05:19 PM
Really great pillow! Love your choice of leaves and threads!
Deb
Posted by: Deb in FL/Lavender Rose | October 24, 2007 at 06:09 PM
cute pillow!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
Posted by: Euphoria | October 24, 2007 at 08:05 PM
What a nice cozy little corner to have a cup of tea and read.
Posted by: Sarah | October 24, 2007 at 08:05 PM
Hi Vicki! When I saw this photo I knew this was exactly what I was waiting to make using my October flower embroidery! So, I already finished last night!! It's on my blog today! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Paula (Momma Pajama) | October 25, 2007 at 07:32 AM
I really enjoyed your doll house bakery. I am going to show it to my daughter, she is really into dollhouse miniature. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Tina | October 25, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Gor.Geous.! That pillow looks so perfect right there. I remember that room well. I loved it!
Posted by: Toni | October 25, 2007 at 08:50 AM
That pillow turned out cute! I love the leaves you embroidered.
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | October 25, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Such talent you have Vicki - this pillow is absolutely picture perfect. Thanks for the directions.
Posted by: Anne Haun | October 25, 2007 at 06:45 PM
Missed your site!!! Back at work and needed a little stress release so thought I would visit. I've been telling all my new friends to visit you at Turkey feathers. They love it like I do. Beautiful work, I'm always so impressed. Where DO you find the time?? XOXO Marcia :-)
Posted by: LadyMarcia | October 25, 2007 at 07:14 PM
Love the pillow thank you for sharing!
Posted by: dawn | October 28, 2007 at 06:31 PM