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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

patchwork obsession: part eight


So this pillow has been floating around the house (it never got put away last winter)....and what could be better for it than a patchwork pillow cover?

I made a quilt rectangle, quilted it, and then added an envelope back. It was my first attempt at the envelope back and it made me wonder why I have waited so long to try it. It's wonderful-there is no hand stitching at the end! And when it gets dirty, I can just pop the cover into the wash.

My kids love that they can stick their hand in the back.
It's the little things that count. Really.

11 comments:

  1. I have that same exact pillow!! Day after Christmas clearance at Target several years ago I think! I also LOVE envelope style pillows...so easy. Thats all I make now because I am lazy and hate hand stitching. Love the pink quilted version!! What a great idea!

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  2. I know what you mean about the envelope back. I tried my first one a few months ago. Seriously, what were we waiting for?

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  3. I always make envelope backs, although lately I've been considering reversible pillows which would call for something nicer like buttons or ties.
    Of course I love the pillow 'cause it's pink!

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  4. Very cool - you'll have to show me how to do that....I love pillows, but hate that I can't change them. What's the back look like?
    Love it!

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  5. Envelope backs are nice. Very handy for washing. I really like your pink pillow. I've been thinking about pulling out my scrap bin and beginning to sort it....

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  6. You're not kidding you have an obsession, but such a pretty one.

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  7. Anonymous5:32 PM

    oh it's just perfect!
    Since I've had the kids, I've decided to only purchase pillow covers that I can take off and wash easily. So just love the envelope back!

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  8. I love the patchwork series!!! Keep 'em coming!

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  9. Anonymous7:31 AM

    cute! my kids like sticking their hands in envelope backs, too!

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  10. Hey Amanda, just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and your comment on my blog last night. Hope things go well for you!

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  11. What a cute pink pillow. Did you know June 23 is National Pink Day?

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