July must be my month because I have gotten several projects finished. This is my Quilt As You Go (QAYG) pillowcase inspired by the QAYG Bags class at Craftsy.
I really like the look and texture of this technique, but was a bit hesitant to start with a tote bag. I thought I would try making a pillowcase using my Denyse Schmidt scraps. The whole thing goes together quite easy and it makes for a very strong fabric. I could easily see myself using this technique to make floor pillows.
I started by making a large piece of QAYG fabric.
Then, I sewed on the pillow lining by stitching in the ditch. You can see from this photo just how much I love to pin baste....not!
I sewed 2 sides together, being sure to enclose the seams so there is no fraying. Lastly, I sewed on the binding.
I loved the way this turned out. Now I just need to find other projects to make using QAYG.
Linking today to Finish it Fridays and to Whoop Whoop Fridays.
Love this pillow! Oh, my kingdom for Denyse sraps! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo pretty - congrats!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this technique and have made two totes with it.
Check this: http://majasparadis.blogspot.se/2013/07/fardig-pa-en-fredag-men.html
and this: http://majasparadis.blogspot.se/2013/06/grodor-till-grodan-och-griskultingar.html
Hope that I can inspire you to have more fun.
What a fabulous use of very valuable and beautiful scraps. The pillow is darling.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh this sure looks gorgeous. So pretty and scrappy and vintage. Great finish!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous pillow. I have enrolled in this class also. So looking forward to getting started. Thanks for sharing Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely - beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of QAYG. Good job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pillowcase, I think you're right, it would be perfect for a big puffy floor cushion :D
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