Finished Quilts

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Gordon Burns

As I have mentioned before, I'm in Round 10 of the Pillow Talk Swap and believe me the standards are super high.  There are some real lovelies on there and for a newbie (to this swap at least) like me, it can feel like a Krypton Factor style challenge - physical, intellectual, emotional!  Anyhoo, it has also resulted in me wanting to keep what I've made!  Here you go...

attempt at an arty shot :-/

there is no light today so apologies for the rubbish photos


I finished the straight line quilting (1/4" lines in white, then green, then grey) on Monday and then had the hardest time deciding on a backing.  Many fabrics were trialled and I almost used a treasured Melody Miller print but then I thought it would be better (and more summery!) if I used the same fabric as the pop of colour on the front so Heather Bailey Pop won out.  I was planning of a hidden zip along one of the seams but couldn't for the life of me work out how to do it so I used Jude's great tute and did a covered zip back.  I lined the back too (more puzzles!).  Of course, I have since worked out the hidden zipper thing (at about 3am yesterday morning!) - oh well, next time.  I was worried about the size (finished at a little over 19" square) especially when I used the cheap IKEA filler I had - not much padding. So I bought a plumper 20" filler and it looks much better.

I am super chuffed with this cushion/pillow and it goes really well in our living room.  My partner is silent so I just have to hope that she feels the same as the kind commenters on Flickr.  I think I will be making this again - maybe with a little more planning, or maybe not ;-)

This Saturday is the East Midlands Modern Quilt Guild meeting and I can't wait.  I think this cushion may be taken to present in the Show and Tell section #proudmum.

Edited to add link to Finish it up Friday over at Crazy Mom Quilts

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19 comments:

  1. heart of charnwood30 May 2013 at 13:51

    It looks fab, great work! And make sure you bring it Saturday so I can see it :o). And can I just say, that title made me think of Mongrels the BBC TV Series, hilarious, so you also put a smile on my face, thx!

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  2. Jess @ Elven Garden Quilts30 May 2013 at 14:46

    You know I love this. And I adore that green chair! Silent partners make life veeeery difficult - mine has been too :o(

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  3. Catherine30 May 2013 at 16:19

    It is really beautiful - lucky partner! I love the pop of colour and the quilting.

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  4. Gertie Pye30 May 2013 at 16:43

    This is so gorgeous! Love the straight line quilting. Your swap partner is a lucky lady! Gordon Burns stayed on telly for years if you lived in the North West - he did the regional news. Not sure if he still does but he was always my favourite!

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  5. CitricSugar30 May 2013 at 17:36

    it looks so beautiful - the quilting is perfect. I'm sure your partner will love it!

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  6. Jo Jo30 May 2013 at 19:35

    Yay! It's done! And it's completely gorgeous. And I need it! I reckon your partner will really love it. x

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  7. Di30 May 2013 at 20:13

    It is gorgeous. I am looking forward to seeing it 'in the flesh'. Di x

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  8. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans30 May 2013 at 22:21

    Oh wow - this is so 'me'. I wish I was your partner!!!! I is gorgeous !

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  9. Clare Mansell30 May 2013 at 22:43

    Well you know I love it - Ha! My partner still hasn't surfaced and she hasn't even posted pictures of what she's making either.. weird! You know this is the kind of thing I'd make and my husband would say "Did you do that triangle on the front wrong" and I'd have to slowly, painfully try and explain! :-)

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  10. the running hare30 May 2013 at 23:55

    Fantastic Moira, how could your partner not love it!

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  11. Patti31 May 2013 at 00:06

    Great pillow, Moira! I really like that pop of colour, and the quilting is perfect.

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  12. Liz DandeliondD31 May 2013 at 07:37

    It's totally gorgeous. Your partner is going to be so happy.

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  13. Catherine31 May 2013 at 08:29

    Gorgeous cushion! Its always such a shame when you get a silent partner in a swap :-(

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  14. Sara31 May 2013 at 17:57

    The backing on your pillow is one of my favorite prints ever! I hope your partner speaks up:) Cuz it is certainly wonderfully done!

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  15. Teri31 May 2013 at 18:21

    I have bee searching for pieces of the pop garden collection to match quilts for my 2 grandaughters. If you have anymore of this fabric and would be interested in selling some, please contact me. Tatc@embarqmail.com

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  16. Anonymous31 May 2013 at 19:15

    Fabulous cushion. Love the piecing.

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  17. Shauna1 June 2013 at 16:00

    It's lovely and I love the pop of red on the front. Great choice for the backing too!

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  18. Jessica10 June 2013 at 18:03

    IT's MINE! Moira, I cannot tell you how lovely your whole package was, and how perfect this pillow is for me! It's just my style, and I love the straight line quilting you did. The green in there is actually the exact some color as my couch! And of course, I love all the grays and how it fades to whites. Just stunning!!!!! Way to knock it out of the park on your first PTS! I seriously could not want any other pillow in this round more than yours! And sorry I didn't comment more, but I did favorite this pillow as soon as I spotted it in the group. I remember thinking that there was no way I would be lucky enough to get it, but I wanted to copy the style :) I'll post a picture in the group soon. THANK YOU x100!!! You have a VERY happy partner!
    -Jessica

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  19. Lou13 June 2013 at 21:44

    That's ace, love the colour combinations! I love the texture that the close quilting gives, works really well on cushions.

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