It's been a busy week and sewing time seems harder than ever to come by these days. Winter break is such a misnomer-especially if you have kids! (I don't sound tired at all, do I?)
Somehow I managed to eek out a mini quilt this week. It's a small version of my checkerboard quilt (from Sunday Morning Quilts). I made this as a shop sample for my LQS.
I put an envelope back on it so it can be used as a pillow cover when it's done hanging at the shop. (I like to think ahead!) It measures 20" square. The colors are a little more creamy and toned down from my normal bright palette, but I like that it's a bit different. It turns out that it looks great on either of my couches. Sweet!
How about you? Do you have a finish to share? If so, please link up and show what you've accomplished. Thanks for joining me for finish it up Friday!
It's so pretty Amanda! The checkerboard pattern is so versatile and looks good with any variety of fabrics. I like the idea of adding the envelope back to use for a pillow. Happy Friday!
I'm with you on the Winter "break"...it sure isn't my break. But I should survive if I just plan on getting absolutely nothing done that I would like to accomplish.
cute! The scrappy binding is great! I have always love red for many reasons. Hope I will get to make my own pillow cushions. This one for sure is on my list!
I have no finish to share...these days I have very few finishes at all :-( But, I wanted to drop you a line and let you know how excited I am to be starting one of your Checkerboard quilts. Who ever thought I would go scrappy ;-) Seeing your mini Checkerboard is just the kick in the pants I needed to sit back down at my sewing machine and play!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
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That is such a sweet little mini/pillow!
I love the simplicity of that little pillow :)
It IS toned down a bit from your "go to" colors but I love it just the same. You always have great ideas!!
Love the scrappy binding :-)
It's so pretty Amanda! The checkerboard pattern is so versatile and looks good with any variety of fabrics. I like the idea of adding the envelope back to use for a pillow. Happy Friday!
Super cute mini-quilt and I really like that you put a pillow envelope opening on the back. Great idea!!
gorgeous - missed link up last week with run upto xmas hope linking this week is ok
I love this pillow - great colors!
Love your mini quilt and that it has dual purpose! So cute. :)
Love it! Such a good idea to make mini quilts double as pillow covers. I might need to do a few of these.
Very sweet and soft! Much like your heart! I always love it when I see you've posted something new!
Happy 2013!
I'm with you on the Winter "break"...it sure isn't my break. But I should survive if I just plan on getting absolutely nothing done that I would like to accomplish.
You are always thinking ahead! I love the colors and the binding that pops. Does your LQS know how lucky it is to have you as a local quilter?
Love the creamy colors on your pillow!
Thanks for hosting Finishing it Friday!
Happy New Year!
soo nice..
ooh that's a great little quilt. I love the colors you've used in this one.
cute! The scrappy binding is great! I have always love red for many reasons. Hope I will get to make my own pillow cushions. This one for sure is on my list!
It's gorgeous! Well done you for finding the time! X
I have no finish to share...these days I have very few finishes at all :-( But, I wanted to drop you a line and let you know how excited I am to be starting one of your Checkerboard quilts. Who ever thought I would go scrappy ;-) Seeing your mini Checkerboard is just the kick in the pants I needed to sit back down at my sewing machine and play!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
I love the pillow! I have several projects that I could get busy finishing, maybe by next Friday.
Love the little pillow! What great thinking ahead. I lost that ability a few years ago. Don't know where it went. Seriously. :-/
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