Hexie Pillow

Well, my first EPP project is finished: a Hexie Pillow. 

Though I machine quilted most of it, I did add a bit of handquilting in the center hexagon for a bit of interest.

This is actually a pillow cover with an envelope opening on the back (don't you love those Shelburne Falls prints?). I was making this pillow on the fly, so I created the hexagon pillow insert using stuffing from an old, regular pillow.

The pillow isn't perfect, but it sure is a fun addition to my decor! *Linking up to Crazy Mom Quilts today!

Right Angles

Right Angles: Mitten to Apple original

I finally finished my first HST project, which I'm calling Right Angles.

Right Angles: Mitten to Apple original

I've always loved the look of quilts made with random HSTs, so this was my first attempt at that.

Right Angles: Mitten to Apple original

I don't know about you, but making something 'random' is really hard- I just want there to be a pattern! Since I couldn't fight every natural instinct, there's a little order to the HSTs, but I think overall it looks fairly chaotic.

The quilting is basic - just 1/4" off the seams.

The HSTs are DS Quilt Collections from Joann's, and the batik (framing and backing) are from a quilt shop.

Right Angles: Mitten to Apple original

I love backing quilts with batik - that fabric is so forgiving of spills and stains! I have no problem plopping a batik-backed quilt on the ground for that very reason!

Right Angles: Mitten to Apple original

I'm linking up to Crazy Mom Quilts' Finish It Up Friday - thanks for stopping by!

Right Angles: Mitten to Apple original

A wedding version of the Sprocket Pillow

Sprocket Pillow: tutorial by Cluck Cluck Sew

I recently made a Sprocket Pillow using Cluck Cluck Sew's great tutorial.

Sprocket Pillow: tutorial by Cluck Cluck Sew

This bright pillow was actually a wedding present to my cousin and his wife... and there's a story behind that fabric!

You see, my cousin and his lovely bride had DIY centerpieces featuring fabric flowers at their reception. Thanks to this awesome tutorial by my mom, a few family members made a zillion fabric flowers that my dad used to create these beautiful arrangements for the reception tables. Don't you love all the bright colors they selected for their reception? So fun!

I wanted to make my cousin and his wife a wedding present with a bit of meaning behind it. So as my mom made all those lovely fabric flowers, she saved some leftover fabric so I could make my cousins this little pillow.

I've been a fan of the the Sprocket Pillow for some time, and all those juicy prints made for a really cute pillow! I hope that this little cushion can be a memento of my cousins' wedding day, and when they see it I hope it serves as a quick reminder of just how fun and colorful their reception really was!

Sprocket Pillow: tutorial by Cluck Cluck Sew

I'm linking up to Crazy Mom Quilts' Finish it Up Friday - can't wait to see what else people are making!

WIP: Scrappy squares

I've been a little blue, lately.

WIP scrappy squares: Mitten to Apple original paper piecing

:) Sorry, I couldn't resist! I've been putting together scrappy squares in various shades of navy for a project I have in mind.

WIP scrappy squares: Mitten to Apple original paper piecing

I love the preciseness that paper piecing creates, so I created a few of my own templates on my computer, printed a million, and got to work.

WIP scrappy squares: Mitten to Apple original paper piecing

While I've made 84 blocks so far, according to my idea, I'm only about a third of the way done... so I'll be blue for a while longer!

WIP scrappy squares: Mitten to Apple original paper piecing

 Thanks for stopping by - I'm linking up to Freshly Pieced's WIP Wednesday, so I can't wait to see what everyone is up to these days!!

Kitchen Drying Mat

Kitchen Drying Mat: Mitten to Apple original

As I've lamented before, space is at a premium in my little NYC apartment. So when I was visiting my family recently, and spotted their dish drying mat, I thought it would be the perfect solution for my urban kitchen.

In an effort to make (rather than buy) this little addition to my kitchen, I headed to my stash and got to work. I started with an old dish towel, which I sliced in half to make two layers of terry cloth. Then I pieced a fun little top with Joann Fabric leftover from another project, before adding a few simple lines of quilting to the mat.

Kitchen Drying Mat: Mitten to Apple original

And after I added a quick, machine-stitched binding, my mat was finished.

So far, I'm loving this little creation! I'm especially please, as not only was I able to fashion something using only materials from my stash/home (that miraculously coordinated pretty well)...

Kitchen Drying Mat: Mitten to Apple original

But my new drying mat is efficient, effective, and puts a smile on my face every time I use it!

I'm linking up to Crazy Mom Quilts' Finish it Up Friday - thanks for stopping by!!