I have resisted getting out the fall/Halloween decor this year since we are trying to de-clutter and start packing up for our impending move. I feel kind of bad though, because I know the kids have fun decorating for holidays. So I thought I could just decorate their room a little and call it good. The other day I really felt the need to do some festive sewing, so I made Wyatt a pillow.
I had the bright idea to mimic candy corn in the fabric colors and was so pleased with myself as I sewed this up. Then I actually saw some candy corn and realized my color order was a little mixed up. But I had already started the quilting and wasn't about to redo it.
For the quilting, I just made random slightly waved lines. I really like this kind of quilting, not just because it is seriously easy, but I love the look of it, too. Especially in a denser style, like this mini by Megan at Canoe Ridge Creations. See that top print? It is Haybale in Cream by October Afternoon for Riley Blake and I love it. It makes a great neutral and also comes in a pretty yellow that I used for a few of the things I made Jill.
After the quilting I fused these letters onto the pillow and just sewed around the edges, nothing fancy.
To finish the pillow I just made my usual simple envelope closure. I really want to try making a zippered back, but keep forgetting to buy zippers that are long enough. I've had this orange dotty fabric for a while and haven't found a good use for it until now. I like to pretend its pumpkins to really carry out the theme. Next step...make one for Carson.
Hope you all have a fun and relaxing weekend! Today I'm hoping to get some pictures taken of a couple quilts I need to share and tomorrow we are headed to the zoo. See you soon!
**Linking up with Megan for {Sew}Modern Monday and Quilt story for Fabric Tuesday**
Really really cute pillow. Dare I saw that I love that your colors are out of order? I of course assumed you were right till you mentioned it, cuz I didn't know better! ;-) VERY cute!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I saw candy corn before I even read it so I didn't know it was out of order either! Great prints and quilting too!
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the zoo tomorrow! :)
So cute, Toni!
ReplyDeleteI love this, what a great pillow for halloween!
ReplyDeleteSweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
ReplyDeleteI love the cushion!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the zoo x
What a great cushion, bet its gone down a treat
ReplyDeleteWe don't get candy corn here, so it looks perfect to me ;o)
ReplyDeleteHi Toni, I love it! Great way to give just a splash of Halloween for your kids. Im also a fan of Megan's pumpkin mini.
ReplyDeletehysterical! i would have thought the colors went that way too :) looks great!
ReplyDeleteadorable! I didn't notice the colors being mixed up and you'd think I'd be an expert given the extreme amount of candy corn I managed to eat this weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh I think this pillow is just PERFECT!! What a wonderful idea, and I love the fabrics that you used. I think I need some of that Haybale... :)
ReplyDeleteJust love the idea of a word over the mix of colors. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteLove this so much! I'm literally EATING candy corn as we speak and I didn't realize the colors were out of order.
ReplyDeleteLove this :) Why can't I pin your images??
ReplyDeleteThis is so freaking cute, I haven't even started thinking of Halloween yet,but I do have pumpkins on the doorstep!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Halloween is around the corner and I am collecting ideas. I never got enough time for preparations as I remember last year I was over burdened with academic tasks. This time, I consulted an online class taker to help me so I can enjoy this Halloween properly and get enough time to make cards and crafts for my beloved ones.
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