Friday, March 22, 2013

A patchwork cross pillow

Cross Quilt
The finished cushion sitting on the couch

with the matching quilt
the back of the cushion
Well after my moan about not finishing things. I am working on the last few details of Jakob's room. The pillow to match his quilt has finally been made up. It sits on the black couch and just gives that part of the room a colour punch. I love doing cross quilts and feel another one coming on.

I am doing more DIY (gasp I know) and upgrading an old set of drawers for the final storage in Jakob's room. Hope to post that finish soon.

If you go to my previous post you can see all the details about how this is made from businessman's shirts which I got at the Op Shop (thrift store)

I link to these place
April Finishes

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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I love that design and how colorful it is. Nice job! :)
    I have a bunch of unfinished projects in my craft room too! I am horrible about finishing things, but I've noticed that blogging has helped me with that a little! :)
    ~Jen

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    1. Schulz FamilyMarch 22, 2013 at 9:39 AM

      Oh Jen I do agree. I am getting things finished (albiet very slowly) as at least then I can blog about things I have done! So blogging does help the finishing

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  2. Just Sew SueMarch 22, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I love the quilt and the pillow. Those are some bright men's shirts.

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    1. Schulz FamilyMarch 24, 2013 at 5:17 PM

      I think they were all from the same man. As I got 7 at the same time for $0.50 each.

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  3. LeonieMarch 23, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    It is awesome! I'm sure he Loves it!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    I bought a quilting magazine recently because it featured a cross quilt on the cover. I'd never seen one 'til then. Now I have been cutting five squares from all my jelly roll strips and planning a cross quilt of my own. I hadn't thought of a pillow, but I may make that first, just for the practise, now that I've seen yours. Thanks. ~ Linne

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    1. Schulz FamilyMarch 24, 2013 at 5:19 PM

      Ooh can't wait to see yours. I did not do squares but two squares and one length for each one. As each cross has a middle section - if you are using jelly rolls then you could cut a 6.5inch length and two 2.5inch squares for each cross. But whatever works for you or is easier for you.

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  5. JillMarch 26, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    What a great pillow - and I just popped over to look that quilt too - fabulous! I LOVE that it's made from old shirts too!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  6. LaurenMarch 27, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Love this pillow. So much fun. I am hosting a link party and would love it if you would share this.

    http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/tuesday-link-party-12.html

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    1. Schulz FamilyMarch 30, 2013 at 9:24 AM

      Thanks Lauren. You have a well set out blog. Very professional

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  7. Diana of Diana RamblesMarch 28, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I love it. So pretty!!

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  8. MiriamMarch 28, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    these look great - they look so effective

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  9. Crystelle BoutiqueMarch 29, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    That is so beautiful.... I am stunned...... :)

    hugs x
    Crystelle

    Crystelle Boutique

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    1. Schulz FamilyMarch 30, 2013 at 9:25 AM

      Thanks for visiting. Popping over to your blog now.

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  10. CatMarch 29, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Love this so clever and effective

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  11. tartankiwiMarch 29, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Love the cushion and the way that you quilted it. Looks great!

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  12. Kristy @ Quiet PlayMarch 30, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Great cushion! Love your quilting!

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  13. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    beautifull pillow...

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  14. ElizabethApril 5, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I love the colors and the quilting is just perfect! What a great way to repurpose! Congrats on a great finish and thank you for linking up!

    xo -E

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  15. Pam @Threading My WayApril 22, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    I love the design on the pillow!!! Looks fabulous...

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