Monday, January 14, 2019

Scandi Throw Pillow - A Pretty Distraction


When I saw the tutorial by Sedef Imer from Down the Grapevine featured on Amy's Diary of a Quilter, I decided on the spot to make it right now! I have more than enough project goals to work on, but like Diann at Little Penguin Quilts, who says "Squirrel" is her middle name, I was easily distracted by this pretty pillow pattern.

The pillow looks like it is paper-pieced, and in fact that is what I thought it was before I looked at the instructions. Sedef's tutorial is easy to follow and spot-on in measurements. I did simple quilting with no binding.

Side view showing 2-inch borders I added to adjust the 14-inch pillow form pattern to my 18-inch pillow form.

The backing is envelope-style, with easy instructions included in the tutorial.

I used colors that complement my Mom's vintage pillow cases and am using this pillow as an audition for fabrics for a quilted throw for this guest bed. Most of the fabrics were purchased at Bernie's Etsy shop.

ALL ABOUT THIS PROJECT:
Scandi Pillow:
Finished size 18" x 18"
Pattern by Sedef Imer

Front fabrics:
Newspaper Butterflies on Yellow, Carrie Bloomston for Windham Fabrics
Elements Texture in Blue by P&B Textiles
Dreamer by Carrie Bloomston for Windham Fabrics
Story by Carrie Bloomston for Windham Fabrics

Backing:
Floral Scatter in Teal by Makower UK

Border:
Grunge in Parchment by Basic Grey

Thread:
So Fine #503 Genoa Gray by Superior Threads

8 comments:

  1. Linda, your pillow is so pretty! It was definitely worth the squirrel moment! :) Yes, squirrel is my middle name, and lately my squirrels are taking over my sewing room!

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    1. Lol Diann! It was fun to give in to the impulse. :)

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  2. I think you nailed it with the colors and fabrics, Linda They will look lovely as a throw with the pillows. Your guests might not want to leave.

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    1. Thank you Janine! The only people that stay there are our daughter and SIL, and they aren't crazy about the queen-sized bed - lol!

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  3. I love everything about this pillow! The pattern is lovely, the fabric wonderful, and it looks perfect in this spot. Well done, you!

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  4. What a beautiful pillow Linda! Love the fabrics you have used and it looks perfect in your guest bedroom! Christine xx

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