The small group met and I finished my two improv pillows. Just as planned. They're small and portable, an excellent project when there's not a lot of room to spread out.
Thanks again to Chris English who posted many exciting pillows on Instagram. He inspired me to try my hand at this delightful technique. They look great in the living room and actually coordinate with the bow pillow I made a couple of years ago. {This one was my first sample. Mailed the second one after all the kinks were worked out. AND it looks so much better after I rinsed it again then ironed while it was damp.}
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| Coordinating pillows for the living room |
The backs have a hidden zipper closure so they can be washed easily. The directions came from Chris Dodsley.
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| Pillow backs with hidden zippers |
- Cutting fabric for the improv pillows
- Sewing the front of the improv pillows
- Bow pillow with mattress ticking
Security
Traveling these days means loads of security checks. I spied a quilt shop when we went out for tacos in Dallas and was amused by their sign:
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| Dog treat warning sign, Bernina quilt shop, Plano TX |
Search and seizure everywhere.
As I was putting the leftover Marimekko binding away my body was suddenly co-opted. Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Cue scary music. Suddenly I found myself opening a box of old household fabric and pulling out:
- One old sundress
- Two vintage shirts from DH
- One skirt
- Three napkins
- Two curtain cutoffs
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| Coin strings cut from vintage and remnant fabrics |
After looking at the pile I added a few smidge-bits from the stash. [You know. Not a string but much less than a fat quarter.] One fabric was purchased twenty-five years ago and last used in The Live Oak. Time to finish it off.
What have I done? Completely unplanned. I don't need to start another project right now! This quarter was supposed to be time to finish previous projects and Christmas gifts.
Those dang aliens.
Enjoy the day, Ann
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