Tuesday, 24 June 2014

O Canada! Pilllow: A Finish

I swear on a stack of Anne Rice novels that I did not plan this. But it just so happens I have a Canadian Flag pillow to share with you, just  under a week away from Canada Day!


You see, a little bit ago I was asked to make a Union Jack Pillow for a friend's daughter. It was a birthday gift.


But this friend has another daughter, with another birthday, so a Canadian Pillow was ordered :) I had a great time making this pillow. The quilt block is from Cheryl Arkison's Oh Canada! pattern.




I loved learning Cheryl's slab technique. For sure a method I will use again.



For quilting, simple straight lines and the maple leaf is machine appliqued. And on the back, some strips from a previous project found a good home.


I love this little pillow, I hope it's new owner will like it too. Do you have any Canadian themed projects on the go, or even sewing plans for the Holiday weekend? I am going to the MMQG Sew In, looking forward to a  full day of stitching bliss!


This project was my June Goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes. So linking up over at Fiber of All Sorts. And, linking up Fabric Tuesday
 
Happy Canada Day!
Adrienne


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19 comments:

  1. Julia D @ Jada's Quilting Adventures24 June 2014 at 20:59

    Very nice pillow! I love it!

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  2. Linda24 June 2014 at 21:05

    It's wonderful!

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  3. Vicki25 June 2014 at 01:12

    Oh Adrienne....this is quite lovely! Red and white are so refreshing.

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  4. Purple Boots and Pigtails25 June 2014 at 06:51

    Love it!!!!

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  5. Cheryl Arkison25 June 2014 at 09:35

    It looks great!!

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  6. Ruth25 June 2014 at 13:38

    Looks great - love the red & white used this way!

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  7. valentinegirl25 June 2014 at 13:44

    I love it!

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  8. Leigh Anne25 June 2014 at 18:00

    This turned out great! And Cheryl is in the process of making a quilt as well so I thought I was seeing double when you posted this on IG LOL. My girls have gone to the grandparents for two weeks so I will be spending Sunday locked away with my sewing machine :)

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  9. Carole @ Fresh off the Frame26 June 2014 at 00:14

    Looks awesome! Cutting a shape from a slab is a great idea.

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  10. Jo26 June 2014 at 07:38

    It's really wonderful!

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  11. Mary Ann26 June 2014 at 12:03

    I am at my daughter's in Seattle for a 4 day crafting weekend. She is a scrapbooks along with the others coming and I am the only quilter!!! Maybe I can reform some of them!!! I came by train from North Dakota. Here in the states our 4th of July celebration is a week from Friday.

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  12. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge26 June 2014 at 16:38

    A Tuesday finish? You wild woman, you! Looks fab! Happy pre-Canada Day!

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  13. Jo Ferguson26 June 2014 at 17:59

    I love this project too. It's wonderful.

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  14. Johanna26 June 2014 at 20:10

    Great pillow! I made myself a maple leaf banner for Canada Day. You can see it on my blog at http://stuffimadethisweek.blogspot.ca/2014/06/patriotic-patchwork.html.

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  15. Quilter Kathy27 June 2014 at 08:40

    I just took a 2 day class with Cheryl and it was awesome! Love this Canada Day pillow!

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  16. Sandy Panagos28 June 2014 at 21:29

    That turned out great. I'm sure she'll love it.

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  17. Sandra Walker30 June 2014 at 16:38

    I LOVE this pillow! Am going to have to get this pattern, as that "slab technique" looks pretty cool. Your thumbnail pic grabbed my attention on Sew BitterSweet Designs! Happy Canada Day to you too! Love our country. :-)

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  18. Dominique8 July 2014 at 10:12

    Love the pillow. Yay for our Maple Leaf Flag!

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  19. MONICA CURRY29 April 2017 at 20:34

    Love this pillow. What a great project! Thanks for sharing.

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