I am quite excited about my finish this week! I started this charming little cushion cover on Tuesday and finished it up early Thursday morning. I do not recommend a marathon of hand appliquing, by the way. :) This was a birthday gift for my dear friend Tara, who's birthday was this week. I am super excited, because I got to give it to her personally because she is here visiting this weekend. Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!
The cushion cover measures about 19" square-ish and it was inspried by this quilt.
Now it's your turn. Please link up your finish for the week. Then go ahead and visit a few other links so we can all cheer each other on in our finishes!
Wow! I am amazed at the effect you have achieved with applique. I have been doing a lot of applique but it has all been flowers, animals and hearts for a fleece blanket - all bondaweb and satin stitch. This is Grown Up Applique. It's gorgeous. I thought it was some sort of amazing curved piecing that would be totally impossible for a baby quilter but, actually, it's achievable. Another one on the waiting list then - lol! -Jenni
So pretty! Your friend is so lucky! I love how you arranged your colors in this pillow, so springy look! Love it! This week, I don't have anything finish up, but always enjoy come to the post and check on how other people do.. a good weekend to you~
It is beautiful! Happy Birthday to Tara, and I know you are having an awesome weekend together! It makes me happy to imagine the fun that you two are having.:)
I got my post all ready (edited pictrues etc) and then didn't submit it- must be prego brain as I have 9 weeks to go... any way here's the link ... I love that you have this 'deadline', it is very motivating to know that I have a date to work towards. Once again- I love your blog, it is my fav (.http://sistersinsewing(.)blogspot(.)com/)
You two are such good buddies that I expect the marathon had you smiling the entire time. It's even more exciting to give a handmade gift in person. Happy celebrating!
I just chanced upon your blog, and am totally blown away! What wonderful work you do, and how amazing are your 'quilt alongs'. I am a new quilter, primarily have worked with crazy quilting, but have begun work on traditional quilting. I would love to work a quilt along with you when you next have one. I am thinking of working on one of them anyway! I live in India where quilting is still not very common. We have just formed our own guild, the indian Modern Quilting Guild!
I am happily making baby doll quilts today from two of your tutorials, I actually use the ticker tape idea but don't lift up quilting foot between squares I just keep sewing them down and use thread between them to quilt the top some more. and of course with matching pillows from your tut also.
Thanks you for giving these ideas and tuts to us :0)
Just found your blog today, I love what you do :-) I have pinned you like crazy...ok that sounds weird. Added you to my Pinterest page :-) Ok that clarifies things.
Lucky Tara! That is a beautiful pillow!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!!!!!!!
Really Cool Pillow! Your friend will love it! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! Have a great day!
Oh I do love that pillow!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow and the petals! I'm going to have totry my hand at petals...
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable pillow! Love it! What a great gift.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pillow. Of course if I tried to do it with hand applique it would be 3 years not 3 days before it was done!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics and colors in Tara's pillow.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!! Not only do these Friday finishes get me motivated to finish up something, but I also get to come here and party with all of you.
Thanks so much for hosting this.
Donna
What a beautiful pillow and what a nice gift!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I wish I had more crafty friends. I never get anything handmade!
ReplyDeleteAmanda what a gorgeous cushion!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time with your friend this weekend :)
What a beautiful pillow, it's so pretty and sweet. Lucky Tara.
ReplyDeleteYou are a very sweet friend, and I'm sure Tara is thrilled. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love your "Friday Finish" feature, but it seems to get me a little distracted....
First, I made some bobbin cans. Then, I wanted a tiny trash can. Now, the pillow.....
Ha, ha, ha....how am I ever supposed to finish up my OWN projects? Thanks for all the inspiration! ;-)
Love the pillow almost much as I LOVE the quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pillow, Amandajean! Love your color choices....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a great gift. Have fun visiting!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that pillow.
ReplyDeleteHow fun that Tara will be at your house for the weekend! I'll probably hear the laughter all the way here in California. Just sayin'
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pillow!
Lovely present! Happy birthday, Tara! You girls try to stay out of trouble this weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteYour friend will be so happy with her beautiful gift!
ReplyDelete~Judy
Wow! I am amazed at the effect you have achieved with applique. I have been doing a lot of applique but it has all been flowers, animals and hearts for a fleece blanket - all bondaweb and satin stitch. This is Grown Up Applique. It's gorgeous. I thought it was some sort of amazing curved piecing that would be totally impossible for a baby quilter but, actually, it's achievable. Another one on the waiting list then - lol!
ReplyDelete-Jenni
Aww...what a precious pillow!! And so fun to be with your friend over the weekend. :0)
ReplyDeleteI really love that pillow! Sometimes it just takes a marathon session. You're always really proud at the end though!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is just so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to be more curvy in my quilty pursuits. I see too many great things for inspiration not to...
You always make such beautiful cushions.... I'm very jealous of your friend! :)
ReplyDeleteYou. Are. Awesome. That pillow in a week? Great job, and she better love that beautiful thing! :0
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Finish It Up Fridays. It's great motivation at the end of the week.
I had something to link today:) Have fun with Tara.
ReplyDeleteThe cushion is very cute. Your friend is going to love it!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Your friend is so lucky! I love how you arranged your colors in this pillow, so springy look! Love it! This week, I don't have anything finish up, but always enjoy come to the post and check on how other people do.. a good weekend to you~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow! One of my favorite things you've made.
ReplyDeleteNice pillow. I like how you used a variety of lights as the background.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! Happy Birthday to Tara, and I know you are having an awesome weekend together! It makes me happy to imagine the fun that you two are having.:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a special gift for your friend...so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles~Beth
wow, it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI got my post all ready (edited pictrues etc) and then didn't submit it- must be prego brain as I have 9 weeks to go... any way here's the link ... I love that you have this 'deadline', it is very motivating to know that I have a date to work towards. Once again- I love your blog, it is my fav (.http://sistersinsewing(.)blogspot(.)com/)
ReplyDeleteYou two are such good buddies that I expect the marathon had you smiling the entire time. It's even more exciting to give a handmade gift in person. Happy celebrating!
ReplyDeleteI just chanced upon your blog, and am totally blown away! What wonderful work you do, and how amazing are your 'quilt alongs'. I am a new quilter, primarily have worked with crazy quilting, but have begun work on traditional quilting. I would love to work a quilt along with you when you next have one. I am thinking of working on one of them anyway!
ReplyDeleteI live in India where quilting is still not very common. We have just formed our own guild, the indian Modern Quilting Guild!
This is beautiful... bright, happy and filled with sunshine! It makes me smile. You have a lucky friend. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am happily making baby doll quilts today from two of your tutorials, I actually use the ticker tape idea but don't lift up quilting foot between squares I just keep sewing them down and use thread between them to quilt the top some more.
ReplyDeleteand of course with matching pillows from your tut also.
Thanks you for giving these ideas and tuts to us :0)
Happy Sewing
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us your lovely pillow, it's really gorgeous!
May I ask, for the leaves petal, do you remove the fabric underneath after you applique? Just curious :)
Greeting from Singapore
woweeeeeee! AJ, it's so beautiful and I just might have to sneak it out of Tara's house the next time I'm there, lol!
ReplyDeletei guess now is too late, but i was going to ask you to give Tara a squeeze from me :) that pillow is just perfect for her.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog today, I love what you do :-) I have pinned you like crazy...ok that sounds weird. Added you to my Pinterest page :-) Ok that clarifies things.
ReplyDeleteTiffiny ~ Smiliemommy :-)
I love your rug! It's so cheerful.
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