Sunday, March 13, 2011

Queen Bee Pillow

Back in December, I posted that my good friend Mary stitched "The Queen Bee" by JBW Designs for me (which is so perfect!)- many of my friends call me "B"...and honey bees have a special place in my heart, as my grandfather was a beekeeper - she knows all this and cross stitched this design especially for me...a truly touching piece. Plus, she knows how much I love to sew, quilt, and create and let me decide how to finish it!

Feeling inspired by the fabric "June Blooms" from June Bug by Alexander Henry Fabrics, I decided to finish this special cross stitch into a pillow sham for a 15" x 15" pillow. I found a great sage colored fabric in my stash that matched the stitching and coordinated with the "June Blooms" print for the inner frame - this was a piece from a scrap bag without a selvage, so I am not sure of it's origin. I thought it would be fun to do a piped pillow - so I also used the sage fabric to make coordinating piping...this was made super simple with three things: my AccuQuilt Go! Fabric Cutter (used to cut 1" strips of fabric for the piping...I also used it to cut strips for the pillow cover), my Groovin' Piping Trimming Tool (fabulous!), and the piping presser foot for my Designer Diamond. All in all, it took me about 2 hours to complete this pillow cover from start to finish - and I totally adore it...just looking at it makes me happy! Special thanks to my friend Mary for cross stitching this piece for me...it was a joy to finish it today....

9 comments:

  1. It's a wonderful finish! The fabric coordinates so well with the stitching. Love it!

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  2. What a beautiful finish! I know you are thrilled with the outcome! Glad you were able to do some sewing today!

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  3. Beautiful finish - love your fabric choice

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  4. Looks gorgeous! Great choice of fabric for the fibers used! Lorrie

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  5. Cool pillow finish! You have such an eye and the knack to make it happen.

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  6. Love the pillow! I've been thinking about getting an Accuquilt this year - glad to hear you like yours.

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  7. Belinda - that is a truly special pillow - I love it.
    I really should stitch that one for my BFF Beatrice who is also a Queen Bee.

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  8. Hi, I found your blog by chance looking for an idea to make my pillow. Your blog is great! I also love cross stitch:)
    Ewa

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