Pink star cushion finished

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Some time ago, I posted this beautiful pink based star layout on Instagram…

It was made up using the excess half-square triangles from my March Simply Retro Challenge quilt top…. which uses a mix of background colours and the beautiful Mo Bedell’s Full Moon Lagoon fabric line.

I am happy to say that I finally sewed it all together, and using a straightline pattern to highlight the dynamic arrow arrangement and a mix of variegated and white thread, quilted it up to make a cushion top.

Pink Star Quilted Pink Star Quilted 2 Pink Star Cushion Pink Star Back 1 Pink Star Back 2

The finished product is a simple 16″ square, backed with a home decor weight cotton and a simple vintage button closure. I love this type of closure for a cushion. It eliminates the bulging or gaping that can occur with envelope backs, and as I have thousands of buttons, it’s easy to find a couple that match. Using the automatic buttonholer on my Janome, and sewing the button on with the machine, I can usually have this part finished in less than 10 minutes.

I have already had a couple of requests for a pattern using this design, so I need to learn how to write that up next. I think that it would look really spectacular in a larger format. Keep your eyes out for that in the future!

 

Linking up with Thursday’s iQuilt with PrettyBobbins!

Happy Crafting - Cassie.

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9 Responses

  1. Sharon

    Cassie, that is gorgeous!!! I particularly like the way you have quilted the cushion top … I’m getting inspired to make up some scrappy cushions for my new lounges too!!! 🙂

    • Cassandra

      Sharon, we have had the same brown linen and silk cushions on our lounge for too many years to admit to. Time for some fun and colour!!

  2. Angie @ GnomeAngel.com

    I adore this. The colours are brilliant and the pattern is fabulous.

    I need to learn how to write up a pattern as well – maybe we could do a class together (or just share information between us).

    Really crushing on the colours. Love it!

  3. christina

    I love everything about it! Plus I’ve been really into pillow making lately so I will definitely be making one of these soon…thanks so much for sharing! 🙂

    • Cassandra

      Thanks for your kind words christina! Pillows are such a fun way to try out new patterns or colour combinations – and practical too!!