I have traditional colors in the family room, but trying for a more modern feel with them by using modern patterns. This one will be for the hubby to use. As you can see our couch is a burgundy color. The walls are a gray on the brownish side. After deciding I wanted to do an offset chevron pattern, I went through my stash of Island Batiks.
These are what I found that would go with my other pillow I had previously made with solids. OK, all set with the pattern and the colors now get to work!
I chose to cut 2" strips for the chevrons. The pillow went together quickly and I like how it goes with the couch and the modern quilt on the wall. Since I have something else on the longarm I chose to use my walking foot on my domestic machine to quilt the pillow with straight lines 1/4" from the seams. Rarely does the walking foot get used, but it worked wonderful on the batiks.
And here it is with the first pillow.
The batiks used in this pillow was provided by Island Batik, batting by Hobbs and the thread provided by Aurifil.
I enjoyed making this pillow, how about you do you enjoy making pillows?
Beautiful, and it fits perfectly with your decor. Love the wallhanging, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, I like your offset chevron design, and your colours - and you matched them to your existing solids projects really well. :) Great pillow Vicki!
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ReplyDeleteOoh, those fabrics! I'll bet it was hard to pick out which ones to use. It looks great with the first pillow - I'm sure that helped with the fabric decision since you wanted it to coordinate. They sure have some fun challenges for you ambassadors. I never noticed before that it was monthly and that you receive two boxes of fun during the year. That is fab!! ~smile~ Roseanne
Great color choices for your pillow, Vicki. It looks really nice in the room and with the other pillow (and quilts). I like the chevron design. So fun to see what you are whipping up lately!
ReplyDeleteLooks great--nice way to use traditional fabrics in a modern look!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the colors in the chevron pillow. It goes perfectly with the quilt on the wall, too. I like making pillows and need some new ones for the camper to replace the ones that came from the factory.
ReplyDeleteGreat modern design! I think its the perfect touch. Pillows are the perfect way to add a little zing to ones decor. Color, design and size...you can't go wrong!
ReplyDeleteHere a pretty pillow, there a lovely pillow. Where do I rest my head?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Vicki! I love the colors and design. It really does go perfectly with your couch and the quilt on the wall above it!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really great!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great addition to your couch and wall hanging! And very modern looking too. :)
ReplyDeletePretty Pillow.
ReplyDeleteI love to make pillows! Yours is so fun and looks great with you couch and other quilted items. Nice finish!
ReplyDeleteGreat accents to the colors in your room. I make some pillows, and can't wait to play for this month.
ReplyDeleteYour new pillow matches everything perfectly! I have made several pillow covers for customers. They usually ask for them to be quilted, probably because they are bigger ones for the bed. Did you use a zipper or envelope closure?
ReplyDeleteI love making pillows and I usually use zipper closure, it makes me feel more secure.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow looks great!! I like to make pillows but haven't for a long time.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job. Everything works so well together.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteThat pillow goes so perfectly with your quilt, the couch, and the other pillow! What a success! Thanks for sharing this on Wednesday Wait Loss!
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