I took a break from my bigger projects to work on a summer-themed project this week.
Don’t you love popsicles in the summer?
For this little pillow, I cut out the simple shapes and tacked them down with a little glue. I layered the fabric on a piece of light-weight batting before zig-zag stitching around the raw edges. This is a very informal way to appliqué. I use it for experimental pieces and for quick, casual projects.
Once the pieces were appliquéd, I did a little free motion quilting to complete the pillow top. (See The Circle free motion quilting tutorial HERE)
I will finish this pillow with piping and a simple quilted back…
Sweet dreams! (or sweet Dreamsicles!)
Lori
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17 comments
Beth-Near Washington DC!
really cute and simple
theinboxjaunt
Some days simple is enough!
Lucie the Happy Quilter
Your popsicle quilt pillow is perfect. I love it. The colour are fresh and cheerful. Well done Lori.
theinboxjaunt
Just a fun summer diversion!
Queenie
This is such a sweet project, lovely!!
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
marjorie
very cute!!
pamelajeannestudio
Cute popsicles! It’s popsicles year round at my house. For some reason my husband loves them and will eat them one right after another, even in the middle of winter. At least in the summer they are usually on sale!
theinboxjaunt
My family eats them year-round too–they especially like bomb pops!
applepiepatchwork
Those popsicles are are adorable! I love the dots that you quilted in the background too. We are going through a revello phase in our popsicle consumption right now.
theinboxjaunt
I had to look up “revello popsicles”–they look delicious! I’m sure my clan will love them!
measuredandslowcrafts
What a cute summery project :).
Maree
Love everything about this lovely little project. And thanks so much for sharing all your wonderful work – I’ve learned so much since “discovering you” a few months ago. Best regards.
theinboxjaunt
So glad you found us!
Eliza
Amazing – I really like it, beautiful quilting and photos!
Mary
This is so cute. You’re applique looks great!
oneenglishteacher
What a cute fun project! Let’s hang on to summer for as long as we can 🙂
theinboxjaunt
Summer started so late, I sure hope we can extend it as long as possible!
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