It’s a pillow party here once again. If you recall, earlier this year I made this quartet of pillows for my bed.
With the winter season here, I needed something a little more warm and cozy. So here’s a few of the new crew.
I made these over the weekend, using wool remnants, but I’ll tell you more about that in tomorrow’s post. Thursday’s post is my stop for the Virtual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop, so I hope you come back and read about these pillows and take a peek at some tasty cookies.
Up From Here
Meanwhile, another pillow was in the making. When Home Sewn by Us offered another quilt along, I said I would join in. I chose the pattern Up From Here. This quilt along is very relaxed and low key, but I still had a difficult time deciding on fabric. I also planned to make a mini version of the quilt, but hadn’t planned on a pillow!
This bundle of Christmas fabrics has been in my stash for so long I can’t recall where I got it, or what fabrics they are. I do know at least one of the prints is a Sandy Gervais. I came across it during my fabric reorganization, and I knew I wanted to use it for Up From Here.
I made four blocks that finished at 9 inches.
After sewing the blocks together, I used fusible fleece for the back and quilted a simple grid using a neutral thread. No matter how I tried, I could not get a decent photo showing the actual colors of the fabrics. The neutral is much more golden rather than tan.
I used the same fabric to make an envelope backing, and my pillow was done. This pillow will find its home on our couch during the holiday season.
Do you enjoy making pillows? Are you making any this season?
Wendy
Gorgeous pillows Wendy. I especially love the red and black buffalo plaid one. Yes, I am now officially addicted to making pillows. They also make fast and fun gifts. I will be looking forward to your Virtual Cookie Exchange post.
Thanks! Pillows do make great gifts!
Your pillow looks so snuggly, Wendy! I love making pillows and all other quick projects. They’re great for gifts too.
I agree, pillows make great gifts!
Hi Wendy! Oh man, this pillow turned out fabulous. I just LOVE those fabrics. I had to giggle at not knowing when or how this fabric joined your collection. It’s great that you could turn it into something so pretty and useful too. I love the smaller blocks, too. Those 24″ ones are huge!! Thanks for joining in and I’ll share your update next month. ~smile~ Roseanne
That fabric was buried so deep I had completely forgotten it!
Believe it or not, I have yet to make a pillow. I love your version of up from here . It looks great in the pillow covers and doesn’t scream Christmas…just hints at it.
Thanks, Lisa! I hope you give a pillow a try, but they can be habit forming!
I think it is a great idea to have seasonal pillows-I mean why not we have seasonal quilts/wall hangings/table runners! I think I have the reds in my stash too or at least I did have;)
Thanks! My fabric is probably vintage by now!!
I made my very first quikqui pillow cover over Thanksgiving, and now I an hooked! Making minis into pillows has given me a fantastic idea for more WIPs 😁
That’s “very first quilted pillow cover” not whatever gibberish autocorrect snuck by me. 😎
Mini quilts made into pillows is a great idea!
Wendy, thanks for taking me on a pillow tour. I am such a pillow junkie…I love them for our home and I love to give them as gifts. Off to make a few pillows!
Thanks! I never used to like making them, until I found a method that works.
I love all your pillows! They are so fun. I sadly do not use my pillows I make very often because I’m afraid to make them dirty. Weird right because I don’t care as much about the quilts haha.
Mine are only in my bed for that reason!
beautiful pillows! I don’t make them often but thought I really must replace the ones on the couch
Thank you!
I love making pillows and yours look super warm and cozy. Your “Up From Here” pillow is so pretty and perfect for the season. Can’t wait to see your cookie post tomorrow.
Thank you, Carla!
That design made a great pillow! I enjoy making pillows, too. In fact, I’m working on one to give my mom for Christmas right now!
Thanks! Hope we get to see your pillow!
Your new pillows are fabulous, Wendy!!! Love the buffalo plaid. And the pieced one is such a neat design. Can’t wait for your cookies tomorrow!
Thanks, Nancy! I love buffalo plaid!
I love your seasonal pillows! It is a fun way to change things up. I do like making pillows, but others seem less interested in them, so I am figuring out what to do about that! I can’t use wool as the dog seems to think it is toy or animal to catch…don’t know why…only Percy knows.
Thanks, Kathleen. I recall that our cat would nuzzle burlap and we thought it was so strange. It must be something in the smell.
Your pillows are very cute. I’ve never made a pillow, although my grandmother used to make them. We’re not big pillow people…or maybe it is that we’re big pillow people…like bed-sized pillows. The little ones don’t get used much and they end up on the floor. Yours are cute enough to motivate me to give it a try sometime.
Thanks, Barbara! I might have to write a post about making them.
These are just lovely, Wendy! I really like that the colors are soft and muted. They whisper “Christmas” instead of shouting it! I don’t make pillows very often, but always enjoy the process. It’s nice to make small projects that finish fairly quickly and then get to see them every day 🙂
Thanks, Louise! I agree, pillows are fun and fast, and add a nice touch here and there!
Let me be the first to say before Sandra does that these adorable pillows are in the best room since we know how good your lighting is in your bedroom. Thanks for inspiring me to make some pillows!
Haha! Yes, those bedroom lights! Thanks, Rose!
Perfectly cozy looking pillows! That flannel looks great on your bed.
Thanks, Liz! Someday that bed will have a quilt, if I can decide on a pattern!
I love all your pillows, and particularly your new pillow with the mystery fabric. I have lots of fabric I have no idea when or where it came from. I am trying to make my charity quilts with left over fabrics from other projects and some just to reduce the stash.
I am not a big pillow girl, but yours are great and like others said, they make great gifts.
Thank you, Susan! I love it when a project uses up my stash!
I do like to make pillows. Your Up From Here pillow looks great. I may have to do that if I’m ever going to get that pattern made, too! Your winter pillows are super on your bed covering!
Thank you!
Wow! What a super pillow party you have going on Wendy! I have to have flannel pillow cases in the winter. ❄️
Really cool Holiday fabric too! Glad you found the perfect way to use it.
Looking forward to your Thursday post!
Thank you, Abbie!