In my last post, I shared some projects inspired by the upcoming gift-giving season. I'm still in gift-making mode, but taking a short break for American Thanksgiving. I've finished a few projects, but I'm still contemplating others.
I finished up three Merry & Bright Cushion Cover pillows to gift to some football-loving friends.
I admit, I got a little burned out on the hand embroidery, but I'm really pleased with the results!
Something new for me: I used (pre-washed) cotton flannel in the quilt sandwich on these. The pattern instructions call for embroidering through the batting, and the flannel worked great for that. After completing the embroidery, I added white cotton fabric backing to the pillow top and did straight line machine quilting across the rows.
I tried to use up the special fabrics I had ordered, so each pillow has a different back.
The Dallas Cowboys licensed fabric did not work for the scrappy squares on the pillow covers - the designs were too large. Plus, the fabric was not a nice quality quilting fabric - more like a broadcloth. It softened up after washing, but still, not something I'd want to put in a quilt.
That being said, I still had scraps to use up. I got one zipper pouch made, but ran out of time before my self-imposed Thanksgiving break deadline. I think this one needs to be fancied up a little with a dressy zipper pull. (Sotak Handmade Essential Pouch - Large)
I'm off on some Thanksgiving adventures, so I'll see you on the flip side.
For all who celebrate Thanksgiving, may you make lots of great new memories this year!
