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Learn how to sew a cute fall owl pillow using fabric scraps, raw edge appliqué, and a simple quilt-as-you-go background. It’s a fun way to use those leftover strips and scraps while adding a little handmade fall to your home.

Fall Owl Pillow Tutorial

Apparently, fall decorating is better when there are owls involved.

This little owl pillow is one of those projects where you can dig through your scraps, make a bit of a mess, and end up with something really cute. My kind of project.

The background is made with quilt-as-you-go strips, so you’re piecing and ...

A pile of hand stitched pillows......three of them for pins and the other for? whatever you wish.

All completely hand made, hand sewn seams, hand sewn edges, hand made Suffolk puffs.

These are now listed in the shop.

       

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• awwww - so pretty, each and every one. I'm su... by Magpie's Mumblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128

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I haven't yet decided if the front of this little pillow is finished. 

The white space is asking should I add web stitches there.

Whilst I decide I have pinned the reverse with ribbon and prairie points.

These will be secured with more hand embroidered French knots. 

       

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• I’m loving the colours of the new fabric with the ... by Liza
• Oh yes, definitely web stitches! After all, more ... by Magpie's Mumblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128
• This is gorgeous! by Anonymous

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Learn how to sew two stylish pillowcase styles—from the classic burrito roll method to a fun cuffed design. Whether you’re gifting to kiddos with vibrant prints or stitching up cozy home accents, this guide walks you through clever techniques like French seams and hidden cuffs to keep pillows snug and polished. No serger? No problem!

I use pillowcases as presents — they are perfect for friends gifts, house warming gifts, Christmas gifts, birthday…you name it! You can actually sew up a bunch and have them on hand for when you need them.

The fabrics I use are usually ...

pillows, pages and buttons

I've been on mental vacation for the past couple of days, because I just wrapped up a couple of big projects.  So I started procrastinating the next big thing on my list by cleaning up my studio and selected portions of my home. 

But then I wound up procrastinating my procastination with this gift project idea, just in time for the holidays: Wall art/kitchen art/potholders from old freemotion quilting practice pieces! Here's some of what I've made so far, in the guise of cleaning up my house:

Here are my latest scrap-filled pet pillows, (photobombed by the Beatles.) I just unloaded a dozen of them! (The pillows, not the Beatles). Here's the the story: 

Nothing focuses the mind like a new grandchild, and one of my instinctive responses to this joyful development is that I'm trying to clear and downsize my sewing room -- so I can fit some baby toys in.

And the area most in need of clearing in my sewing room was a corner stacked with pillows, most stuffed with small fabric and batting scraps. 

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Hearts of Hope (55" x 68")

This was a sew-along pattern designed by Bonnie Hunter to show respect for the people of Ukraine. I made it in honor of my mother-in-law whose family fled the region ahead of WW2.

Hearts of Hope (border and binding detail)

If you have read my blog before, you know how much I love string piecing--so, you can believe that I enjoyed making this one.

Hearts of Hope (backing detail)

I used a lovely sunflower (the Ukrainian national flower) print for the back.

Hearts of Hope Pillow (18" x 18")

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The Island Batik July challenge is sponsored by Accuquilt who have recently launched the GO! Tree of Life Block on Board Die! Our challenge was to make an inspiring piece where the GO! Tree of Life pieces are the focus. 

Further, "AccuQuilt’s mission is to bring joy to everyone – especially when they need it. That is why, this month, we are encouraging you to make Christmas come early for someone who could use a little joy."

Also, "when you finish, AccuQuilt would like you to give the project you have made to someone you know who needs a little ...

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It’s our turn for the Purr-fect Patchwork book blog tour! Our friend Pamela has written the cutest book full of all sorts of sewing projects, all about cats. There are so many cute bags, pillows, quilts, and more to choose from. It was hard for us to decide, but we chose to make the Just […]

I had so much fun making pillows with Joanna and Carrie! They led us in a Pillow Along with their new book, A Scrapbook of Quilts, to sew up some pretty cute pillows. In total, I sewed four pillows and two table runners!

A Scrapbook of Quilts is all about the possibilities you can create with six blocks, so it seemed a natural fit to base the Pillow Along on them. Each week we had a different theme and quilt block to use as inspiration for a pillow (or other small project). Read on to see my take on the ...

an embroidered pillow with Suffolk puffs for edges

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hand embroidery, a pillow

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Introducing the Kaleidoscope Book by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co! This book is going to fill your home with light and color! Create quilts filled with a myriad of cool, light, and bright colors centered on a kaleidoscope-inspired star block. This book includes three quilt size options, three pillow size options, and a coordinating cross stitch that will light up your home.

The Kaleidoscope Book will be released in June of 2021! Read more below to learn more about this special book, and two other fun projects that go along with it.

The ever so bright ...

hand embroidered pin pillows

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