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Monday, January 10, 2011

A traditional pillow?


When I took my first quilting class it was a sampler class and we made a lot of traditional blocks. I was fascinated by this one block - the Sunrise Star - and I wanted to see what it looked like in some contemporary fabrics.  So here's my little Sunrise Star pillow in Parisville fabric. I am still unsure about the green border, but I've backed my new quilt in that fabric so I think it will work well once it's sitting on the bed and I tend to fold over the top so the backing shows.
Here's a little closer view so you can see the little mice scampering around the center!

I backed it with Kona ash (which looks really great with this colorway incidentally) and added a little of the purple eye drops.

So what do you all think? Modern? Traditional?  Do you like? Let me know if anyone is interested in a tutorial. I took photos but I haven't edited them.

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11 comments:

  1. LeeJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Ooooh. Love. I'm gonna say "modern twist on traditional." How's that for not answering your question? : )

    You should link this up to Sew Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations!

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  2. TiffanyJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I saw modern - it's cute. And i love the little hint of fun on the back! :D

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  3. MeganJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Oooo! This is perfect! :) I love the purple accent with the Kona Ash, looks great!

    Thanks for linking up! Happy {Sew} Modern Monday!

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  4. Sara @ Sew SweetnessJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I'm glad I clicked on the little linky at Canoe Ridge because that pillow looks so stunning much larger! I especially love the center and the points of the star.

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  5. Elizabeth DacksonJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I'm going to have to agree with Lee - it's a bit of both, nothing wrong with that! Great job :)

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  6. John'aLeeJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Darling pillow~I like it because it is different!

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  7. LaneJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Would most definitely like a tutorial on that block. And, I love pillows made out of quilt squares, but this pillow looks very modern with those fabrics. I like it. Lane

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  8. ktquiltsJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Gt a half yard stack of Parisville in the same colorway for Christmas! Thanks for sharing that you used Kona ash. It lookes great, and the pattern is over the top lovely!

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  9. Anorina @SameliasMumJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I think this is a gorgeous cushion. I'd love a tutorial.

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  10. Katie March 30, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    that's a superfun blockand your pillow looks great.

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  11. LindsayMay 9, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I love it!!

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