I made a new pillow for our couch (because we only have about 6 pillows on it at any given time, so yet another ginormous pillow was totally a necessity :))
I
used Katy's templates and instructions to make this pillow and I
thoroughly enjoyed the slow and relaxing process of epp-ing each and every
one of these shapes.
I had a really hard time deciding on the background, though. After reading all your helpful comments on this post, as well as trying out many, many other backgrounds, I decided to go with natural linen as that seemed to be the right fit for these scrappy rings.
I then quilted the whole pillow top in a crosshatch pattern. I wasn't sure about this choice at first, but it's growing on me.
After seeing these wonderfully tailored pillows by Anna (Noodlehead), I set about making my own piping and attaching it to the pillow while adding an invisible zipper, too. Nothing went terribly wrong, I just found the whole process quite tricky. I do love the finished look, though so I'd say all that extra work was well worth it.
The pillow finished at 20" x 20". And here it is, getting to know its new pillow friends on our couch :)
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you all have a very lovely weekend. Svetlana
Linking up to Finish it up Friday.
The pillow finished at 20" x 20". And here it is, getting to know its new pillow friends on our couch :)
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you all have a very lovely weekend. Svetlana
Linking up to Finish it up Friday.
Looks perfect! Love the backing :)
ReplyDeleteIt went so well. Never thought that a natural fabric looks that good. Also like the pillow - group picture a lot. Am I right - you are having ONLY 7 pillows now. If you think about two for the head and one for each leg at least one is still missing. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI really love this! Beautiful quilts as pillows are so easy to spread around the house. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove how this turned out!
ReplyDeleteOoh I have just quilted my Spring carnival cushion front, not I think I really need piping too!
ReplyDeleteThat should be NOW not NOT x
DeleteA total necessity!!! It is beautiful and I love the look of the piping in the dark pink -- and the linen background.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I like the look of piping as well. Neat.
ReplyDeleteSvetlanko, tak ten se ti opravdu povedl!!! A to prošití i výběr látky na zadní stranu... super! A skutečně - společné foto polštářků je úžasné! :)
ReplyDeleteKrásný víkend! Jola
Looks wonderful :-)
ReplyDeleteYour home must be pillow fight central!! But seriously, this new one looks fantastic, just like all of the others.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, you *totally* needed to add that... :o)
ReplyDeletebeautiful as always ... how many pillow case you have so far? I bet all the pillows always impressed your guest..
ReplyDeleteI love everything about it. It is so perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love this pillow so much! I have a serious lack of pillows in my house... It must be remedied! Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is really beautiful! Your piping looks great and I like the linen background.
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
there are never enough pillows, and this one is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous pillow Svetlana! Natural linen was a great choice and I just love the piping. Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
ReplyDeleteI so love Katy's pattern. This is a beautiful pillow. Looks like all your pillows are already good friends. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great - can you post a photo of your couch with all the pillows on it please?
ReplyDeleteReally love this pillow, your fabric choices are great and the piping is a great addition.
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice - such a great pillow collection!
ReplyDeleteIt absolutely was needed! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous and you never have enough cushions! I am making a spring carnival cushion, wish I had thought of your layout! Too late now though, but absolutely a joy to look at your one! Fi
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is fabulous!! :0)
ReplyDeleteI like this much better than the three fabrics you posted about. Very pretty- a lovely pillow!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful addition to your couch! I can't imagine how to install an invisible zipper adjacent to piping. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! Thank you so much for the EPP inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! Thank you so much for the EPP inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Svetlana!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic pillow. Yes on the quilting, the piping and the linen background. You make excellent choices as usual! I think you've convinced me to try the piping with the invisible zip next time I'm feeling brave (and making a pillow).
ReplyDeleteYou have the best pillow collection if any quilter I know! The extra details were certainly worth the extra effort. Hopefully you will take a photo of your entire pillow farm together for us to oooo and ahhhh over.
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