Welcome to my stop on the "Hearts on Fire" blog hop.
It's my first blog hop of the year, so I thought it was a good time to crack open a new F8 bundle which had been sitting on my shelf for a couple of years.The blog hop, hosted by Just Let Me Quilt, inspired us to create a project with a heart and the only rule was that the hearts couldn't be the traditional red colour.
I had a look around Pinterest and saw a funky wall quilt with appliqued hearts of all different shapes and sizes. I really liked the look but decided that I'd make mine into a great big cushion as it's more practical.
With this varied sized heart idea in mind, I fused heat n bond to the back of some fabric, folded it in half and drew my half-heart shape. Cut it out. Then thought, I could layer some hearts, so refolded that piece, drew another smaller half heart from the fold outwards and cut that out. Two hearts, for the price of one!
I then went ahead and cut background squares so give me an idea of the size of hearts I'd need. The big ones are 8.5" and the smaller ones are 4.5" which are perfect for a fat eighth.
Some hearts are layered and some have the cutout shape from the middle. I machine appliqued them to the background with black thread which I think helps define them a little better too.
I added a thin outside border and then sandwiched and quilted in the ditch. I didn't have a large enough insert, so I made one.
I had a 2 pack of the cheap pillows from Kmart (I think they're $4-$5 for 2) and opened them up and removed all of the polyfill. I then cut the seams of the two cases, measured and squared them up and sewed, refilled and closed it up to end up with a 24" pillow insert.
This cushion is backed with a 1/2 metre piece that I had in my stash since the beginning of my quilting journey.
For more heart-felt projects, go and visit the other participants in the "Hearts of Fire" blog hop all listed below.
I love it! The fabrics and design are so bright and happy. I have some of that fabric in my stash. I may have to make my own version of this. Using the cheap pillows polyfil and making your own pillow forms is a great idea. Thanks for sharing in the hop ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteOh, this pillow...I want it! It is so vibrant and lovely with all the colorful hearts. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine snuggling up with that happy and vibrant cushion.
ReplyDeleteWhat a groovy and gorgeous pillow!
ReplyDeleteHappy and bright pillow! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! It's such a nice big cushion and you can't help to smile when you look at it. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSomeone looks happy to have the pillow! That's a bright cheerful array of hearts, and a great use of what you have on hand.
ReplyDeleteI love all the bright colors and the layers of hearts! Such a happy project!
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it.....beautifully done..Brightened up my morning !
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing !!!!
How fun is that big cushion. So bright and cheery. What a great idea to combine 2 pillows to make the size you needed. That's shear genius!
ReplyDeleteLove the design and the fabrics you used. Nancy A: SewingGranda@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow. Great idea to combine old floppy pillows into one big fluffy one. I have to try that. I love the bright floral fabrics you've used and how well you've contrasted them with the hearts.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful heart cushion! Nice and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute and happy! Looks like it was very fun to make!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this pillow really rocks the no-red challenge...I love it! The fabrics and heart combo turned this into a real treasure. Remaking those cheap pillows into a big one is a fabulous idea. Thank you for sharing, Anorina! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, cheery pillow! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the variety of the individual blocks, the hearts and the fabric choices. Great job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful heart cushion, and great idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnorina, th is is just the cutest heart cushion! I love the variety of sizes and your bright colors! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour use of these fabrics into this pillow is outstanding. Definitely, the black stitching makes the hearts more noticeable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cushion so bright and cuddly.
ReplyDeleteI love your big and beautiful pillow.
ReplyDeleteSo bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute pillow!!! SEW perfect for the Hop, too.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow! So bright and cheery with an easy and clever design! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethis pillow is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cheerful finish.
ReplyDeleteIt's a delightful pillow and looks like your daughter claimed it already the way she's hugging it.
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is so lovely, cheerful and a generous size to boot!! Well done and I need to use up some old pillow fillings too, you have given me a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful and pretty pillow! One can never have enough pillows, can we? Yours is a winner for sure.
ReplyDeleteWow that is an awesome pillow! The fabrics are great.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright and cheery fabrics! This would be fun to play with my granddaughter for a bit of sewing. Thank You for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great colorful pillow! This will just brighten up any part of your house!!
ReplyDeleteYour cushion is gorgeous!! It's interesting to read how the idea grew. I like that it's nice and big - so useable!
ReplyDeleteBravo! Every single thing about your cushion is perfection Anorina! Congrats! And now I can't get that song out of my head. =)
ReplyDeleteThis fabric and quilt looks good! Anyway, I found another fabric store which is Broadway Fabrics.
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