I'm pleased to have another finish to share today!
Several weeks ago I picked up a Potluck mini charm pack at my LQS and the idea for this simple pillow popped into my head before I made it to the check out. I love it when that happens! The design reminds me of a
contact print. Remember those?
The background is white Kona cotton and I quilted it with lines 1/2" apart. The white sashing gives each print a little breathing room. The ruler print is my FAVORITE, so it got the center spot.
I finished off the pillow with an envelope backing. My friend (and awesome hair stylist) Lindsay gave me this red and white polka dot fabric (from IKEA) for my birthday last summer. Isn't it a perfect match? There seems to be a lot of that going on this week. I'm tickled!!! I also am quite pleased/relieved/surprised that the dots line up SO well. Woo-hoo!
I added a binding strip to cover the raw edge, which adds a crisp and tailored finish. It was a nice way to inject a few more red and white polka dots into the project as well. :)
The original plan was to finish off the pillow with binding using the tape measure fabric, but simplicity won out in the end, and I skipped it.
It measures about 20" square. It's my new favorite!
I love the simple and clean look. A girl can never have too many dots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful front and back!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and yet stunning! A great idea I might have to copy ;) I also love the polka dot fabric for the back. IKEA has some good quality classic designs. It's worth looking there from time to time.
ReplyDeleteIt's so crisp. love it. And the polka dot back it to die for.
ReplyDeleteThis is so super cute. I have that same little stack and wondered what to do with it. Can I copy?
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! I just love it. What a great way to use a charm pack.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic!
ReplyDeletecute as can be!
ReplyDeleteIt is just a beautiful pillow!! Love the colors.
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ReplyDeleteLoveley
question...about your pillows. do you fill with batting or stuffing? and if batting, do yu just roll them up to match the size?
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Love it to bits!! :) I've had one of these on my list forever.. our local fabric shop had one made with the mini charm packs as well... soo sweet!!
ReplyDeletethis pillow is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove it! It's absolutely adorable. I've got several pillow ideas I want to make, it's just a matter of finding the time to make them all :o)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I am glad you used the other fabric for the binding - it turned out perfect! Now, can I send you my mailing address (hint hint)? :-)
ReplyDeletePerfect. Each part of it making the whole. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! And such a great use of a mini charm pack :)
ReplyDeleteOh it's simply beautiful! And I love the back.
ReplyDeleteThis pillow just cries to be held and cuddled. The white sashing definitely adds something to each little square and makes them stand out. I really LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteDarling! pillow. When I go to IKEA, I don't ever find fabric that I like! Have you seen Allison Harris' (Cluck Cluck Sew) book Growing Up Modern? I made 3 of the pillows in that book. They have a pocket for books. They are for my grand daughters.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteNice! Perfectly simple. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great pattern!!!
ReplyDeleteI highly approve of the red/white dots! Love the simplicity of the pattern and the almost primary colours that make me smile.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great use for those pesky and addictive mini charm packs!! I see several of these in my future….
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow! That dot is so perfect for this.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Simplicity really is best sometimes!
ReplyDeleteYou're on fire! And surely must have the world's most extensive small dot collection. That was the perfect choice!
ReplyDeleteA perfect way to use a mini charm pack.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! So cute. Great fabrics in the charm pack and my favourite is the tape measure too xx
ReplyDeleteI just love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!! Can you share your instructions for the actual pillow? Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteYay for you. I like the way you spaced the quilting and the juxtaposition of dots on the back. Feel free to leave this one at my house at the next gathering.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteSuper Duper cute CrazyMom! I saw a quilt in a catalog made up like this and now I want a whole quilt too. Can't you just see your pillow full-sized? Adorable!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love it so much!
ReplyDeleteI love stopping by here! You always have wonderful eye candy to share. Love all the inspiration and motivation I get from your blog! Happy sewing!
ReplyDeleteIs there a pattern or tutorial? Would love to make one for the TV room. The fabric you used front and back is perfect!
ReplyDeletethe pillow matches your header PERFECTLY!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this lovely pillow. Bright and cheerful it will sparkle any room.
ReplyDeleteMy new favorite too! It does look like a contact print! I was just looking at some mini charms yesterday and wondering what to make with them...lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love! I just bought that charm pack for my sis in law for her birthday so will print off your pic and tuck it in for inspiration!
ReplyDeletethere is no better way to use this charm pack than the way you have lovely
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool - you may have inspired me to do something similar with a mini charm pack of Christmas fabrics that I have been moving around the spare room!
ReplyDeleteI decided last night that I needed some new cushions, guess I will be doing a lot of chain piecing later, once I have cut a stack of charms into quarters that is.
ReplyDeleteThat's fun pillow. Love those giant dots.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous - love all the fabrics, particularly the red spot backing. What a great idea to put a binding on the edge.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on instagram last week and fell in love straight away - I need to make a cushion for my MIL and as I don't have a lot of time this is just perfect :)
ReplyDeletethat is the cutest ever!!!!
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