pillow-ing

It has been a long week.  Lots of non-fun stuff to do plus sick kids and I needed a small project.  If you follow me on Instagram (you can find me under ericajackman) you may have seen that I basted my queen sized Rocky Mountain Puzzle quilt a couple days ago.  I am not a fast quilter, especially with large quilts, so it will be a little while before it is finished.  In the mean time I thought I'd make a coordinating pillow for the guest bed.
I used some of the Fort Firefly fabric that was my inspiration for the quilt as well as my favorite Botanics print.
Fort Firefly Pillow
Until the guest room quilt is done, this size pillow (14"x28") fits perfectly on this chair in our family room.  I think another pillow this size is in my future :)

Comments

  1. Heather D.January 28, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    LOVE it! The long rectangle shape is so fun.

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  2. TanyiaJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    I love that pillow. I am a slow quilter too and was just thinking I needed something small to work on in between quilting right now as well :) Great minds ...

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  3. Melia Mae QuiltingJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    That turned out awesome! Great job!

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  4. ReneeJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    love the pillow! The colors work great together!

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  5. moiraJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Lots of poorly people here too. Love that pillow

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  6. Jo JoJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Love your rocky mountain quilt and cushion is gorgeous! Nice work :)

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  7. Cloud CouCouJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    That quilt is fantastic and the colours are a really great combination. I've just invested in some botanics ......can't wait to use them now :)

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  8. SvetlanaJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    perfect!!! What a fantastic pillow, it will look amazing with your Rocky Mountain quilt.

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  9. Sarah @ sarahquilts.comJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    That is going to be the best quest room! I love the quilt and the pillow.

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  10. JennyJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    that pillow is so gorgeous I could squeal. That's my favorite Botanics prints, and what an amazing complement to the Fort Firefly. Just darling.

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  11. audreyJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Really great pillow! Very sweet.:)

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  12. SilvanaJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    The pillow is gorgeous!

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  13. Lorna McMahonJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Your quilt is very pretty, but that pillow is sure sew-weet! I love the shape and pieced design. Gorgeous!

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  14. PattiJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Ohh! Love that pillow, Erica! The quilt looks just gorgeous and I hope you have fun quilting it!

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  15. JudyJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I love the quilt but think it might be out of my range of possibility. However, that pillow I could do. I absolutely love it. I need a tutorial!

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  16. Patchwork and PlayJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Great pillow! And the perfect match for the quilt too!

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  17. Rachel at Stitched in ColorJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Ooooh, I love that long pillow! What a great focal fabric. I like that it's different in design than the blocks on the bed. Nicely done!

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  18. AnnaJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    love the pillow, always a perfect quick project!

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  19. HilaryJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    That is a gorgeous pillow!

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  20. Alyssa LynetteJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    I love that quilt, great job! And the pillow, awesome! Thank you for sharing.

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  21. KayJanuary 29, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Gorgeous, and a really great way to show off the fabric too. Love the long shape.

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  22. JayneJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    What a beautiful quilt! The pillow is very cool!

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  23. BarbJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the long pillow. And your quilt is stunning. I'm a super slow quilter too. Enjoy the process.

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  24. DebbieJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    I have a pillow form like that waiting for me to decide what pattern to use....very fun!

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  25. GunillaFebruary 1, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    I love the quilt and the pillow! The blocks are gorgeous and the colors... Love!

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  26. tubakkFebruary 1, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    Georgeous blocks! And I love your pillow, the butterfly prints and the shape of it.

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