Sunday, May 25, 2014

Playing Around


It's been a tough school year work-wise and, now that I've finished testing and there are only 9 more "kid days" of school left, I'm starting to relax a bit.  De-stressing and catching up on rest makes a difference in reawakening the creativity, which seems to hibernate at times.  So...  I started working on two pillow covers.


I was intrigued by the diagonal quilting on the table runner I made for my daughter and wanted to try it for a pillow.... and I like it.


I still like traditional patterns and enlarged this Barrister's Block to 20" to make a large pillow cover.   The quilting pattern just came to me out of nowhere...


Once I had it clear in my ole brain, the quilting was easy... just had to pay attention and go slowly.  







Monday, a friend and I are going on a road trip to JoAnn's to stock up on stuff we're out of.  For me, it's batting, thread, and a couple of 22-24" zippers to finish up these pillow covers.   The excursion will include lots of catching up and lunch out!


Wishing you all a lovely Memorial Day!





12 comments:

  1. Love how the quilting came out on the barrister block. Both are great pillows. Enjoy your day sounds like a great time.

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  2. The pillows are looking good! Have fun on your outing. I know summer can't come soon enough for you!

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  3. Have a wonderful time! Rest, refresh, relax and enjoy!

    Blessings dear friend!

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  4. Your less frequent posting lately is an indicator of the stress level with which you have been dealing, I suppose. : )
    I'm glad there is an end in sight very soon.
    I think diagonal lines always make a nice option for quilting--the pillow design looks nice.

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  5. Wonderful idea to get away. You deserve a break. Don't forget to take coupons to Jo Ann's

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  6. I love your " pillows to be", it are real " one block wonders".
    Have a great day on Monday.

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  7. Hope you have a productive and fun road trip! I am just going to stay home today and enjoy the sunshine.

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  8. I like the quilting very much. Sounds like a fun Memorial Day.
    Lillian

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  9. Do some therapeutic shopping for me, too. It's been a while.
    Hugs

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  10. The cushions look fab, Freda. I hope you enjoy your day out. :o)

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  11. I hope you had a great day with your friend and came home with lots of neat stuff!

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