Only this time it's for the swap. The Pillow Talk Swap (round 9) has just started and I got my partner's information as well as the inspiration mosaic a few days ago. I usually have to take some time and think what pattern or fabric would suit my partner the most. This time, however, I knew right away I wanted to make a pillow using Rita's tutorial for a butterfly block.
I decided to use bright colors for the butterflies' wings and Madrona road text print for their bodies. I love how well this pretty, low volume polka dotty fabric compliments the whole block. I have to remember to use more of such prints instead of solids.
I now have all 16 blocks pieced and sewn together. There was a lot of cutting, and sewing, and trimming involved, but it was so well worth the effort, I hope.
I'm thinking of doing some straight line quilting and a zipper closure, and as soon as that's done I might start working on another butterfly project for me to keep. I do love this block!!!
What have you been up to lately?
I agree that background is wonderful! As is the whole pillow top - lucky partner you have :)
ReplyDeleteOh it's stunning and you are completely right about the polka dot backing fabric - it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping soon to participate the pillow swap and I will come here and ask {pick me} please!!!! LOVE love love these.... A pillow case would look so cute and pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this pillow! I just finished a butterflyish quilt and posted it on Flickr, but mine looks more like arrows than butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThe print fabric looks so fetching as the middle. I like it a lot better than solid.
I love the negative space pinwheels that show up when you alternate the orientation of the blocks like that - very cute! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteOh, the text print for bodies is perfect. How clever!
ReplyDeleteOh it will be worth the effort for sure. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou make the neatest projects! Love your fabric selection!
ReplyDeleteYour partner will love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely, I love it and I am sure your partner will too.
ReplyDeleteVery very cute!!
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. The fabrics are perfect
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I like using prints or textures for the backgrounds instead of solids too. It adds so much more depth.
ReplyDeleteI saw these butterflies pop up on Flickr...super cute! Your partner will be happy!
ReplyDeleteVery cute butterflies! You are the queen of pillows :) I need to make pillows for my undecorated couch but never get around to it....perhaps I have to entice you into a swap, maybe for something knitted??
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow -- great colors and a great block!
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is just wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteText for the bodies? Love it!! I am now regretting not joining the pillow swap...:D
ReplyDeleteLucky lucky partner - that is going to be one very beautiful pillow!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. The recipient is one lucky swapper.
ReplyDeletethat is the perfect fabric for those butterfly bodies! you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, your partner will be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeletethe blocks are so pretty and the colours absolutely gorgeous!
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