Hey quilter's..hope y'all had a great weekend. It's that time of year when the weather is crazy and kids are graduating. For some odd reason it seems to always rain on those days. The graduation gift pillow design that I'll be sharing is very sentimental. I remember when my daiughter went off to college it was exciting but very motional. You want them to succeed in life and bless them on their new journey but it's hard. Yes...I'm admitting it...I went nuts. No matter what I was told it didn't help.I remember thinking..."why hasn't she callled...it's been 2 days." Crazy...right? Then my phone would ring and she would update me with all the crazy things that's been going on. So this pillow design is a tribute...a fun one though...to send the kiddos off with a "friendly reminder." Trust me...it works...I recently "text" the design to my daughter who is now in her 40's to get her thoughts. She immediatly called and said 'Seriously Mom"...I couldn't help but laugh...maybe that's what my next design will be called :-) But we all get through it and it's just a beginning on lifes new journey for all. The design comes together quickly because you are using 2 Charm Packs or Stamps 5" each from Lumin Fabrics/Island Batiks. This was part of my affiliate challenge wiht Missouri Star Quilt Company so I wanted to make something fun. I love "precuts." I for one don't have a lot of space and precuts allows you to have cuttings of the collection. I designed the pillow in Black/White but it would be adorable in school colors or home decor. I made my own letters but you could purchase iron on letters if desired. The pillow is 16 x 16 with a "Bifold design" which is agreat space saver for dorms. I designed in EQ8 and it can be made smaller if desired but ommiting one of the borders. Endless fun! I also washed my black fabric due to pairing the white and black together. Always read the labels on fabrics for prewash instructions. . So grab your supplies listed below and lets create a fun...fast & fab graduation gift 2gether Thanks so much for following and talk soon!
Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,
Cat
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Here's all you need...
* Inkwell Black 5" Stamp precuts from Island Batik
* Simply White 5" Stamp precuts from Island Batik
* Missouri Star Quilt Co. 50# thread Black/White
* Missouri Star Quilt Co. Sew Light Fusible Adhesive "double sided" (used for letters.)
* 16" Ultra Plush Pillow Form (Fairfield)
* Rotary cutter and standard sewing supplies
* Low loft batting if you quilt the front design. Optional step but I always say 'small projects are a great time to practice new sewing skills.
Talk soon,
Cat
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