I may have put up my Christmas tree yesterday, but it is still Fall, so I made up this little pillow using some lovely fall colors! I had a 16" pillow form on hand, and had sketched up this pillow pattern using half-square triangles (HSTs) who knows how long ago. It was on a piece of scratch paper in my sewing room. Seemed like a good enough excuse to make a new pillow to me! :)
I started with the 2nd fabric in this stack, the yellow plaid, a print from Happy Campers by American Jane. I then pulled the brown and orange from it. The top fabric, a plaid from Katie Jump Rope by Denyse Schmidt was a last minute addition.
The piecing took a little while since all the HSTs needed trimmed and such, but it still came together pretty quickly. I wanted to echo the plaid prints in my quilting, so I did a few simple diagonal lines in a fun orange thread.
I opted for an envelope closure in the back using Kona Wheat. To give it a bit more weight, I cut the backing pieces twice as long so I can simply fold it in half and top-stitch. This way the entire pillow is lined, and it's double thickness on the back.
I choose this sweet stripe from Wee Woodland by Keiki for the binding that I picked up last week! It was the perfect match for this pillow! As much as I dislike binding, I do like binding on a pillowcase. It just looks so nice. And it's an opportunity to add another fabric, which I'm always up for!
I had a lot of fun making this pillow. I don't use brown very often, I'd like to continue to incorporate it into my projects.
As I was playing around with this pillow, I got to thinking about all the possibilities that HSTs have. I'm thinking about doing a block of the month tutorial series in the coming year, a different HST block each month. What do you think? Anyone interested? :)
Happy Fall!
I love it Jeni! I think I need a fally quilt or pillow or something :)
ReplyDeletelove the pillow Jen!! and would LOVE a HST block of the month!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of plaids! I tend to shy away from them but this project is a definite confidence booster with the use of checks and plaids. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the idea of a hst block every month next year and just think of the fabuolous lap quilt it would make at the end. Yes please do :)
ReplyDeletebtw I love your fall pillow and I've just the fabric so I'm pinning it...thanks for sharing.
-annabelle
I think an HST block of the month would be lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteYour fall pillow is beautiful!! And your hat sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteI would love a block of the month :) Please do one!! Everything you make is so beautiful & inspirational!!
ReplyDeletegreat pillow! the fabrics you chose are perfect!
ReplyDeletelove your pillow Jeni.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a christmas pillow for myself recently :)
I love what you did with the fabrics using HST and it's a stunning pillow and so the offer of a monthly block would be welcome thank-you.
ReplyDeleteYes! Interested!
ReplyDeleteGood idea about the doubling the back fabric. I always do an envelope closure on a pillow but sometimes the fabric is just too flimsy.
ReplyDeleteI think a monthly hst block sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow and the fabrics are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the HST block of the month.
I would love a quilt block a month.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow! A block of the month sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in the HST block of the month! Love the pillow! And I like binding!
ReplyDeleteOh I absolutely love that happy campers plaid! I snagged a fat quarter of it at a local quilting store a couple of months ago.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great pillow!
The pillow is gorgeous. Well done.
ReplyDeleteFirst off adorable pillow and I like that you have put up your christmas tree already...I want to but the husband refuses to allow holiday decorations up 'til after thanksgiving. we'll see how long that lasts! =)
ReplyDeletesecond off I am addicted to HST and would love a block of the month type thing. I have a lot of new projects in the works involving HST. =)
Lovely fabric mix and great idea to double up the backing, good to have that extra weight on the back.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet pillow for fall, I can't believe you have your Christmas tree up already - where did the time go???
ReplyDeleteLove it
ReplyDeleteoh my gracious jeni. that is beautiful and the katie jump rope plaid is perfection.
ReplyDeleteLove the block and the fabric makes it perfect for fall! I need to consider seasonal pillow covers. So smart!
ReplyDeleteI love this Jeni! It's the perfect Fall pillow!
ReplyDeletelove your pillow and the idea of a monthly hst tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI really love that pillow!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Spain
Liliana
L-O-V-E!! Fall colors are not my favorite generally speaking, but your pillow makes me want to do a room from it!! Great work, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow and your idea on hst. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is gorgeous & I'd love you to do the monthly HST tutorial.
ReplyDeleteBeautifull pillow :-) I enjoy folovering your site, and your ideas are great, and absolutly love your pictures og George ♥♥♥
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from Mia in Denmark
The pillow is really great, I love the block and the fabrics you chose! And the binding really binds it all together! (Duh! ;-))
ReplyDeleteI think the idea of a block a month is great! It is a manageable project and surely would inspire many to try new patterns! :-)
I hate triangles, they never seem to fit in place. I'm strugling at the moment with them, so I would clearly benefit from s tutorial, thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery interested! You are my inspiration at the moment..you have created so many lovely items recently. Today I just love the binding around your cushion cover! I have also made a couple of your little lined drawstring bags lately.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous darling! I love the colours and the bound edge is really pretty!
ReplyDeletePillow is marvelous and I am definitely interested in a block of the month tute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pillow and colors! And I would love an HST block a month tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteI might be recreating this great pillow today! Love! And a HST BOM? Count me in!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Jeni. Perfect fall colors - I love every print.
ReplyDeleteWow. I love the colors in this pillow. Awesome job.
ReplyDeleteYou've put together a great pillow. Such great fall colors. I love HSTs, so I'd be sure to jump right in on a BOM. Thanks. Kathie L in Allentown
ReplyDeleteI love this pillow! I love making pillow covers as a little practice session for a new quilt block that I want to try out. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely pillow, Jeni! The colors make me so happy. And I do love the HSTs. A BOM would be fun!
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