Bursting Star Cushion (and a giveaway)
I did want to mix up the colors a little bit and used a few prints from Ann Kelle's Beatbox collection plus a few Kona Cotton colors. My kids are already fighting over the pillow so I may need to make another one. 
The pattern was pretty easy to follow and making piping was just as fun as I remembered (not fun, but worth it). I stuffed mine really full since I know it will be used and abused by my kids so mine is a little more pillowy than the image in the book. But it is very soft and comfortable and is currently making its home in my daughter's reading corner in her room.
Despite my cushion being a little lumpy, I am really pleased with how it turned out. As much as I love making quilts and being able to share those with my family, it is fun to do something a little different.
And wouldn't you like to check out Quilted Living for yourself? The Fat Quarter Shop provided me with a copy of the book to share with one of you.
To enter the giveaway just leave a comment on this post. I will choose a winner on Saturday November 16th.
Make sure to check out the rest of the blog tour:
November 11th
Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings
Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple
November 12th
Erica Jackman of Kitchen Table Quilting
November 13th
Kathy Brown of The Teacher's Pet
Thearica Burroughs of Pigtales & Quilts
November 14th
Helen Stubbings of Hugs N Kisses
Gerri Robinson of Planted Seed Designs ends the tour!
Love the color and the "tapes." Very cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea :D
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow...it looks like it would be nice to lay on and read a book or two....thank you and FQS for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletethim3@hotmail.com
What a great way to diversify on what you create for the home. Cute kiddo too :0)
ReplyDeleteHi! This is gorgeus pillow! I love your bright colours and beautiful and fun Fabrics! Would be great to see that book to find NEW ways to use quilting at home! x Teje
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Your pillow looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic pillow; just love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow - thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I love the colors you chose against the white background!
ReplyDeleteoh yes Mom...you'll have to make another one ! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cool pillow
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are really fun in this project.
ReplyDeleteOh now that's to cool.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a great idea.
A fun fresh pillow created from that pattern beautifully. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the floor pillow!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! Hope it gets lots of use in your daughters reading corner.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used. Fun project,
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous cushion! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow. My grandkids would love it too.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors. Great pillow for a reading corner or just about any where.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors. Love the pillow idea. It'd be a fun size to practice quilting.
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow, granddaughters would love it. Need the book.
ReplyDeletePatricia C
I love this pillow, it looks so fluffy and comfortable, oh! and I love the red piping too!
ReplyDeleteOh, this book looks great. Love the cushion you made but I would have to say the little girl is cuter! :) Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks fantastic--the quilts on the cover are so pretty. I love your rainbow take on the big cushion too!
ReplyDeleteI Like your colours for this project...i wish to win this book to make my version !! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use for a patchwork block. Love your colors!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the pattern and your color placement! Piping isn't my favorite either, but it looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the pattern in the pillow. I enjoy reading your blog and thanks for the opportunity to participate in the give away! :)
ReplyDeleteTom
tomdcranford@yahoo.com
That pillow might be the perfect Christmas gift to my two grown grandsons in manish colors of course
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving this book already. The floor cushion you've made is awesome. I don't see a thing wrong with a lumpy floor cushion. That just makes it more comfy in my opinion, because it's not so stiff. I could see all my grandchildren fighting over that pillow when they come to visit.
ReplyDeleteI want to make a floor cushion like that!
ReplyDeleteOh the pillow turned out lovely. I can see this book would be great.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in the pillow! And of course the design! I have wanted to make something similar and this justs makes me wat to even more!
ReplyDeleteI love your colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the cushion! And would love to have a closer look at the book, thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow! I have been thinking about updating pillows in my house so this has got me thinking!
ReplyDeleteLove the big cushion. Matsche.christine@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYour cushion looks great. That would be a great tabletop per done with holiday colors!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow. Didn't realize it would be as big as it is. Perfect for reading a book. Like your fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow and fun fabrics! Love the size of the pillow!
ReplyDeleteI like your colorful interpretation of this fun cushion! I am curious about what your stuffing is???
ReplyDeleteThe pillow looks great and it is a great idea for kids. I would like to try to make one like it. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your pillow! This book looks awesome! Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
Thanks for inspiration-my granddaughters would the this cushion!
ReplyDeleteOh love that pillow!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow; the piping is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteyour cushions are great. i read gerri's blog and admired them. thanks for a chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pillow, a nice size for little ones watching tv!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
Your pillow turned out great! Nice of the publisher to offer books for a giveaway...I just hope my name is drawn!
ReplyDeleteA big pillow is a great way to use this block! Your color choices would brighten any room.
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. I can see why your kids each want one!
ReplyDeleteLove you pillow! Would love to make one!
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Love the pillow! It's fun to see patchwork in things other than quilts!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cushion. I love the piping
ReplyDeleteLove that pillow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun kids pillow!
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Beautiful Pillow love the colors, and adorable model Thanks for chance to win
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to be a kid to love this pillow. I would sit on it in a minute...
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful pillow and such a pretty girl enjoying it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great floor pillow! I would love to make one for my grandson. Thenk you for the chance to win the giveaway and see what other great inspirations are in the book.
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I love the pillow . the sides and back are too cute.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!
ReplyDeleteyour pillow is a great idea - I have triplet grands who will be moving into their new home in December and this would be a great idea for each of their new rooms. I like several of the patterns in this book, one I would definitely add to my library.
ReplyDeleteWow, that pillow is too cute! This looks like a lovely book, thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing pillow!! Great choice of fun fabrics as well. This would be fun to make .
ReplyDeleteThank you and FQS for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Love this Idea! The colors are so bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and the colors are so vibrant. Thank you for the chance to win this book.
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colors of your pillow. Great job!
ReplyDeleteStars make me happy. Love the happy colors.
ReplyDeleteHI,WHAT A NEAT IDEA!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
What a great idea for the tweens in my life. Love your fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow! I love that piping.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out wonderful! I'm pretty tempted to make one for my family
ReplyDeleteI really like the fabrics and colors you used in your cushion!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is very lucky! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteVery cool project! Love the colors and fabric you chose.
ReplyDeleteYour cushion pillow's G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!!!, and your kids are really lucky to have it, among other things from you ;)
ReplyDeleteI love your floor cushion! my boys would love one too!
ReplyDeleteI love the fullness of your pillow! So cute!
ReplyDeletetoo cute, I love the cheerful colors
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ReplyDeleteOve your cushion, so fun and happy!
look like a good book, thanks
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE a copy of Quilted Living! Thanks for sharing those pics.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. I love your cushion. Piping works so well with this design. Great job. #quiltlove
ReplyDeleteSewCalGal
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Love the pillow, live your fabric choices! I so enjoy making smaller projects as opposed to a quilt! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is great! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteDebby E
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The pillow is really beautiful. And it looks really cozy and comfy.
ReplyDeleteI love pillows! You did a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteIt's great!
ReplyDeleteVery cool pillow. I can see why your kids would fight over it.
ReplyDeletewow I love your cushion. And it really pops with the colors you used. I really love the sides. Perfect. Will have to put this book down on my Christmas list.
ReplyDeletethose look super fun. i'm pretty sure my kids would fight over it too! b
ReplyDelete*fingers crossed*
Love what you did with the bursting star--fun fabrics too!
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow! The book looks great as well!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your pillow! I have loved seeing the projects from this wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteThat floor pillow is awesome! it makes me want to make one. :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love everything Gerrie Robinson does, so to win this would be wonderful. Just found your blog and now I can start reading it from the beginning. So inspiring. Loved your pillows!
ReplyDeletelove your pillow, thanks
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book and I love your pillow! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pillow, Lorraine Isaac
ReplyDeleteI love your color combos--your cushion is lovely, and your darling daughter even lovelier!
ReplyDeleteAlways happy sewing/quilting and hugs from Germany, Bobbi
I love the pillow. HST are always so versatile. Thanks for partnering with the Fat Quarter Shop to offer the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cushion! Your daughter looks very happy with it, too. Cynthia Knapp cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteThat cushion looks awesome! Now I'm gonna have to make one…or three!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the giveaway,
Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows
A beautiful pillow and your daughter looks like she is really enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you have made for your kids! It is lovely and your choice of fabrics was inspired! I will have to make four of these for my Grands. Hope I win but thanks for the chance. Great book to have.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea you chose to do with the quilt it is a very useful "quilt".
ReplyDeleteI just love this! My daughters would love something like this! You did an amazing job and thanks for hosting a great giveaway. This project would be on my to do list as well!
ReplyDeleteWow-I love that pillow. Is the pattern just for the pillow top, or does it give instructions on how to put the whole pillow together? I'd love to make one for my kids in college--in their school colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the book!
would definitely have to make multiples of those cute pillows!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great pillow! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice big floor pillow! I love the fabrics you used. Thanks for a chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that it is nice to make something other than quilts once in a while. I have never made piping so it would put me off attempting this pillow, but it definitely gives the pillow an edge.
ReplyDeleteJust what I need! My girls are always taking the cushions from the couch to sit on the floor with. Loving the bright colours you have used. I would love to win a copy of the book. Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow...I'm liking both colorways.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple little granddaughters who would love cushions like that! Thanks for the chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is fabulous! What did you use to stuff it?
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the idea of the oversized pillow, I would really love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is beautiful! I would love to win a copy and try it out! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletetdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
Your beautiful cushion reminds me of one my kids had when they were little. That comfy thing was used TONS over the years and I know yours will too! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteIf I win I'll have to make a couple, as I can see all my kids (4) wanting one... maybe even the dog....beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteYou always make such lovely quilts, and this is no exception.
ReplyDeleteReally love the pillow. The colors are great. Thanks for the chance to win this cool book.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on May 2015. I think the idea of the floor pillow is fantastic and I think I may have to make a couple. Thanks for the chance to win a book.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow. I am sure it will get a lot of use. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletejanie.mccombs(at)yahoo.com
The Bursting Star is amazing! I'd love to win Gerri's book!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow; I love the picture at the end of your daughter hugging it. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you chose. This is a great pattern and looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie laying on that bright and beautiful pillow. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteMy 3 yr old granddaughter would love a cushion like yours.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
your pillow looks very comfy and cozy .... a lovely book to have and would make a lovely xmas gift...thanks for the chance to win one...LindaB
ReplyDeleteLooks like a comfy pillow and would be a cool design element for a room. I like it a lot! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI think I like yours even better than the original! Thanks for sharing.....
ReplyDeleteJen
Wow, I love your cushion! I can't wait to see this book.
ReplyDeleteQuilted Living looks like an awesome book! I'd love a copy. The cushion is so nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pillow! I love the big bright star! I can certainly see why your DD would claim it. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your fabric! It would be a great throw pillow around our house too!
ReplyDeleteYou used such grrrreat fabrics! Looove the cushion! Have a Grangirlie that would be thrilled to get one..or two!!! lol
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is fabulous! My grandchildren would love one of these! hmmmmm Christmas present maybe!! I am late coming to see you but I have been away in VA for a sew-in and just returned home tonight. Today is my day so I hope you will come take a peek at what I created.
ReplyDeleteI want one!
ReplyDeleteI've made pillows before, but never a big soft cushy one like this. I must have one! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love how bright you made the pillow. My granddaughter would love one just l I keep it. Thank you for the chance to win this great book.
ReplyDeleteHiya!!! I love this pattern, and your colors absolutely pop!!! Thanks for participating and having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam
ReplyDeletepamspretties57 at gmail dot com
This is a great pattern- so vibrant and sparkly!
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is so fun looking! Love the fabrics you used for it.:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful cushion!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and your photos are very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove your color choices and how the center square goes with the sides of the cushion. would love to have a copy of the book!
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow and my kids would love to have one of these too! Thank you for the chance!
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Love Love Love what you made. Very cool. Thanks for the chance to win a book
ReplyDeleteI also love to do something quick for projects.
ReplyDeleteLovely pillow and really a perfect size for cozying up with! My b-day is the 16'th so I'm crossing my fingers :)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves to sit on the floor and watch TV. This would be a great Christmas gift! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLove, love your pillow. Maybe as much as your daughter!
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is a wonderful idea! And the model seems to be enjoying it too!
ReplyDeleteThe pillow looks great--love the colors and the size!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks pretty good too.
Thank you for the giveaway.
Looks like someone loves the pillow and seems to be enjoying it very much.
ReplyDeletei am in love with this pillow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy little girl on a happy pillow. I would love to see more.
ReplyDeleteKids love pillows on the floor, so you picked a great project.
ReplyDeleteI really like the things I have seen made from this book, so it looks like a good book to have. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteQuilted Living looks awesome, I love your sense of color.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable with the bright, fun colors! I'd love to try it for myself!
ReplyDeleteI AM ENJOYING SO MUCH WHAT ALL OF YOU DESIGNERS ARE CREATING WITH THE BOOK'S INSPIRATION. YOUR PILLOW IS GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteI love the star pattern and I know my daughter would enjoy a cushion like that
ReplyDeleteLove the solids you used in your floor cushion!
ReplyDeleteVery cute - love the floor cushion mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun cushion! Love the color choices.
ReplyDeleteI've been drooling over this book. Am going to have to put it on my Christmas list. Your pillow is adorable and I can see why the kids love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win, I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilts on the cover!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you chose, they're so bright and colourful.
ReplyDeletejen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
What a beautiful pillow. The books looks so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThe bright fabrics you picked for your pillow are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cushion! I can see why the kids love it!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is great, will you make me one too? Or if I win the book, I can make you one. By the way, Saturday is the 15th, so you might have to give two books away, one on the 15th and one on the 16th, LOL! ljbisme at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteThat starburst pattern just draws your eyes right into it. It matters not that your pillow is a bit lumpy, it would get that way with much love anyhow.
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Your pillow is spectacular, and looks like it will be well used.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many cute projects in the book, I'd love to win it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I just have to make this, any way to get me over my fear of making binding? I've never done it, and don't have any idea of how to start. cdahlgren at live dot com
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is fabulous!!! I love the colors you chose - reminds me of spring! Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely book!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right that I would love to have a copy of the book for myself. When I saw your project, I thought my grandchildren would love to have a reading pillow. -Anything to encourage reading is a great idea. Does that mean I have to make for each of them? Five of them - yikes. I'd better get busy.
ReplyDeleteOOOH, I love that big fun pillow! I've been drooling over this book since it came out! Thanks for sharing your project with us!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the pillow. My granddaughter would love one. Thanks for sharing a great idea and the opportunity to win a great book.
ReplyDeleteI have been eying this book for a while. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! How cute is that! The perfect pillow for the sweetest little girl! thanks for the chance to win this book!
ReplyDeletePaulette
Wow do I love your use of Ann Kelle's Beatbox fabrics! Great picks and great pattern,great book. Hope to win. Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and love the finish. Your model is too cute and it looks like you both had fun during your photo shoot. LOL.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow and your fabric choice. Will put the book on my Xmas wish list.
ReplyDeleteThat is one happy girl on your fun pillow! The colors choices are beautiful. There are so many lovely patterns in this book. Thank you for the sweet giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the giant pillow.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect pillow!!! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow! It is awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow! I love your color choices and it seems your daughter does as well. Congratulations on the baby brewing :) Also, condolences on the baby you lost. I can only imagine the emotions. Thanks x
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