Tuesday, March 13, 2012

pillow talk swap.


pillow talk swap. sneak peek.

confession: i've never really made a patchwork+quilted pillow before. yes, i've made a basic lap-back pillow in 4-H many years ago (10+ maybe?), but that's where it ended. so why on earth i joined the Pillow Talk Swap, you ask? to be honest i'm not entirely sure, but the point is i joined and somewhere fell in LOVE with making pillows. 

my secret swappy partner asked for a combination of yellows, blues, grays, with a hint of green. i'm really happy with the way this pillow ended up--in fact, i almost didn't want to send it away! finishing up at 20" x 20", this isn't your whimpy, little throw pillow--which i totally dig! and the best part, all the fabrics came from my scraps+stash. i hope my partner loves this pillow as much as i do! 

pillow talk swap. sent.

so first patchwork+quilted pillow ever = the beginning of a wonderful love affair. :) i am hooked on pillows! 

xo, megan. 
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28 comments:

  1. LoriMarch 13, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    I almost signed up for that swap but I was so intimidated by the talent of that group! Your pillow looks amazing, I'm sure your partner will be thrilled!

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  2. Katy CameronMarch 13, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    It looks fab, and love the fabric choices :o)

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  3. kelly lautenbachMarch 13, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Aren't pillows just the most fabulous thing EVER? Why, yes, yes they are! :) So glad you joined us for this round. That's one pretty pillow. It's my "colors"... hmmmmm... maybe it's coming to MY house?!??! :)

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  4. Mermaid SewsMarch 13, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    So pretty!

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  5. Lucy | Charm About YouMarch 13, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Sooo gorgeous!! love the colours!
    I've yet to make a cushion but I have 4 already laid out waiting for me to put them together!! Must get on that!
    I can totally see how you'd get hooked, now go make one for yourself ;)

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  6. Katie BMarch 13, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    This is really lovely!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    this pillow is simply gorgeous. I am sure that your partner will love it. :) I really enjoyed participating in this round of swap. It encouraged me to think outside the box and make something that I might have not done for myself. :)

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  8. Lisa LisaMarch 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Love it!

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  9. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeMarch 13, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I love it! The colors are perfect!!

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  10. Live a Colorful LifeMarch 13, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I did my first quilted pillow this week too! This is absolutely gorgeous, Megan! Your partner will be thrilled to receive it.

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  11. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsMarch 14, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Gorgeous! Who wouldn't love to be your partner?

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  12. SarahMarch 14, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Oh its gorgeous! I love that block, and your scraps are just beautiful in it :-)

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  13. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMarch 14, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    this is so pretty/Lucky partner

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  14. DebbieMarch 14, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    love it!!

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  15. KatMarch 14, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    i hope she does love it... if not, she can send it along to me! hehehe.... nice job and i can't wait to see more pillows you come up with. :)

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  16. LisaAnnMarch 14, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    It is so pretty!

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  17. Jessica KellyMarch 14, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Love it Megan! Those colors are just so pretty together, pillows are most definitely addicting to make :-)

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  18. holly | bijou lovelyMarch 14, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Gorgeous pillow Megan! The colors look great together, and I can't get enough of those x and + blocks.

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  19. Go-Go KimMarch 14, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Perfect spring pillow...or summer...or fall...or winter!!!!!

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  20. CherieMarch 14, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Pillow are great to make!! They're the first things I made when starting out sewing!! Still making them all now =D

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  21. KarenMarch 14, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Your pillow is soooo lovely! I love the fresh springy colours and the pattern too. I'm sure your partner will be thrilled! :o)

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  22. Esch House QuiltsMarch 14, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Gorgeous pillow! Pillows are almost like instant gratification compared to bed quilts :)

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  23. Diane BohnMarch 15, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I love this! I like pillows, but this one is what I want on my couch! :) maybe even on my wall! (I just opened up a huge spot on my wall in our living room that needs something nice. This design just might be it.) Thanks for the inspiration! Your partner is one lucky person! :)

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  24. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    It came out wonderfully!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    Great choice of the pillow cover.It look so bright and colourful.There are many different colors are available in the pillow covers.So many different designs and art in the fabrics.

    Shed

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  26. ElenaMarch 17, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Well done! I just recently became addicted to pillows, too! The recent PTSwaps have gotten me into them and have even advanced to using invisible zippers. This last one was actually invisible! lol

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  27. DanielleMarch 21, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Love Love Love! Gosh you're great!

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  28. KatiApril 4, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I love this block on a small scale. I think if I ever made it, I would do it small like this. Such a great little pillow!

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