I've so many things to blog about at the moment, I don't have time to get them all in, but I really want to share a foundation paper piecing project that is just about to come out in October's copy of Love Patchwork and Quilting. You know my favourite things to paper piece are teapots and houses, so in preparation of the colder weather a 'Winter House' foundation pieced cushion cover.
I love the photo styling! I find cushions and pillows hard to photograph so its amazing what a professional can do! This is a a skills builder project: there are downloadable free full-size templates on the LPQ website for the paper piecing and I cover the foundation piecing process in details; there is a mitred corner border so the house looks like its sitting in a picture frame; and finally there is a machine stitched zipper opening which could easily be replaced by an envelope style opening too.
I kept to a muted cool palette with a hint of warmth just hinting at Christmas.
This is the issue to look out for, you can see Lynne's new BOM top right in very pretty new Windham 'Mimosa' fabrics, as well as Cristina's stunning star quilt and a hint of Christmas with Ali's star stockings and Judith's easy paper pieced winter tree triangle projects.
Love your sweet winter house pillow Kerry!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely house! I love the details and the trees around the house are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the house - I think my favourite part is the stone window sill!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely feeling this photo creates- the cushion is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love the styling of the photo too :o)
ReplyDeleteCute Pillow Kerry! It has such a lovely winter vibe. makes me want a fire and some hot tea! xx
ReplyDeleteLove this house block Kerry and also love your technique for doing the mitres on the borders! I think I used this years ago then just forgot how to do it so thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Kerry! It has a nice warmth to it.
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