Thursday, April 17, 2014

Flowers in Vintage Bottles

Did you know that Heather and I started a new swap on Instagram?  It's called I Yarn, U Stitch, swap.   Half of the swappers are quilters, and the other half are knitters/crocheters.  We matched everyone up so quilters would receive a knitted/crochet item and the knitters/crocheters would receive something quilted.    Doesn't that sound like fun!!

This week was the deadline and I was working like mad to get my item all finished up.  I paper pieced some flowers in vintage bottles and then added a sweet pinwheel border.


I decided to make it into a pillow so my partner could either use it as a wall hanging or a pillow.


 A bit of a close up of the quilting.



These pinwheels are made the same way I showed in my easy peasy pinwheel tutorial.  They are 2 1/2 inches unfinished.  I love these cute little things!!


With having 28 to make for the border I made 6-8 at a time to help it go a bit faster.


The pattern "Flowers in Vintage  Bottles" is from my sweet and talented friend, Charise.   I adore all her patterns.  I have several others that I've purchased and am hoping to work on them soon.


A simple and quick envelope backing that is durable when you have little ones. 


After I finished the pillow I went to a couple antique shops and found a vintage bottle and a pretty crochet floral doily.     Then I stopped at Joanns to get some pretty silk flowers for the vintage bottle.  Now my swap package was complete.  :)  The crochet doily came in a set of 3 so I was even able to keep a couple for myself.  Yay!!  Win, win!!

I hope everyone has a fabulous day!!

Hugs,

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21 comments:

  1. Kim with a KApril 17, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful pillow!
    I adore your little pinwheels and need to make some....so darn cute...thanks for sharing your tutorial!

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  2. UnknownApril 17, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    This is so beautiful!

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  3. JenniferApril 17, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Oh, your partner is going to love it!

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  4. trishApril 17, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Your pillow is just precious! I have loved watching it come together on ig. :o) Have a super day! Trish xo

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  5. AnonymousApril 17, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Oh how delightful! Your swap partner is lucky!
    ♥

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  6. Missy ShayApril 17, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    Your package is so sweet, your partner will be very happy!

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  8. AnitaApril 18, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    Love your pillow! Lucky swap recipient /)

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  9. KayApril 18, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    This swap is a wonderful idea. Your cushion is just lovely. xx

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  10. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyApril 18, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    How did I miss this swap?! What a great idea! Your swap item is beautiful.

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  11. ChariseApril 18, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Kerri - it is so beautiful! Love the border!
    : )

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  12. HeatherApril 18, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!

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  13. mrsmcbeeApril 18, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    So wonderfully cute, you do such cute work..love the doily too..aren't antique stores fun?

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  14. LeeApril 20, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Lovely! And the swap is such a good one - matching quilters with knitters!

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  15. vintage greyApril 20, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    I really love this sweet pillow!! I might have to get the pattern and make one! ;) xo Heather

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  16. MontseApril 21, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Lovely quilt and pillow! Great work! I am in love with your blog. A lot of kisses from barcelona! Montse lesmiliunaidees.blogspot.com

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  17. AnonymousApril 22, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    that is the cutest pillow ever! You're so talented!

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  18. BeverlyApril 22, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    That is beautiful! What a wonderful swap. I'm so sorry I missed it!

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  19. Helen PhilippsApril 28, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    Such a sweet pillow! I love the design and your fabric choices are gorgeous!
    Helen xox

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  20. CeceliaMay 9, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Oh, I love this pillow! I'm going to have to buy the paper pieced vintage bottle pattern. Do you have directions to make the the pinwheels or maybe how many I would need to finish? I LOVE your pillow, the colors are sooooo sweet!!!

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  21. BillieBee (billiemick)May 10, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Who was the winner?

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