While I'm busy here, stitching away on the Cottontail quilt, and watching the seasonal changes from the window, particularly the first falling leaves, I am reminded of this past project (from my book Embroidery Craft: Stitching Through the Seasons), which combines embroidery and patchwork using pre-cut 5" charm squares and jelly roll strips. It's a fun and fairly quick project due to the fact that there is very little cutting involved.
And this basic pillow-top also works as a quilt block, and any design can be embroidered or appliqued in the central block to carry out a theme. Nine blocks, sewn three by three, will make a nice sized throw. Yes, even Cottontail bunny (aka Rabbit of the Month), for example could be stitched in the plain squares. I've already constructed my quilt using lattice strips however, but in case you are looking for an easy project to get started on--think holiday stitching . . . well, there you go. Here is another pillow made with a Redwork theme.
Follow this link for the complete how-to: Cozy Up Patchwork Pillow Tutorial
Now this I love! I wasn't aware of your book on embroidery. Sounds like it is right up my alley. Never can resist those packages of charm squares. Your post reminds me I have a pillow to finish embroidering for October from your flowers of the month transfers. Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Jane | September 27, 2016 at 05:52 AM
Well, you had better get cracking on that pillow! LOL
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 28, 2016 at 03:30 PM
I smiled when I saw this post, because I have this pillow, the one I made from your book, on my couch right now. I still love it and bring it out this time every year.
Posted by: Susan | October 01, 2016 at 07:06 PM
Very nice. Fall is here. I've been looking back at your spring posts & admiring your beautiful flower garden. I too live in CA but inland. I would love to grow the snowball bush but not sure it will grow here. Are you close to the coast?
Posted by: MaggieMac | October 23, 2016 at 10:59 AM