Monday, November 26, 2012

Pillow Talk

Thanks for joining me here at my blog for some pillow talk! Yes, today is my day to share my version of the Holiday Lane Pillow. 

 Before I do, however, I must send out thanks to  Madame Samm at Sew We Quilt for the amazing ideas that keep us coming back, Pauline from Quilt n Queen, our hostess for the Holiday Lane Hop who kept us organized, and Jill Findley from Jillily Studios for her fantastic pillow design. 
When I first saw the Holiday Pillow design, I knew that I wanted to take part in this hop. Since I have been trying to limit my fabric purchases and create out of my stash, I had a bit of a challenge searching through my stash for just the right fabrics. 

I found some scraps left over from a Christmas quilt I made several years ago. I added some additional fabrics in similar muted tones. I found a cream colored  Christmas fabric that looked like snow swirling to use as the background fabric and added some creamy white wool for the snow. Once the hard part was finished...the creating began!
I added some additional embellishments...beading on one of the trees, some Christmas lights on some roofs and window, embroidered and beaded a wreath, more windows and a little button doorknob. 

This pillow is much larger than I originally though but I really like it. Here it is with the coordinating quilt. 
I hope you enjoyed your time here! Please join me in visiting the others on the Holiday Lane Hop today!
Tuesday November 27
Cindy's Crafty Creations
Woolie Mammoth
Lily Patch Quilts
Insanity Defense
Ginger Snaps Quilts
quiltingbydawn
Scrapbook-Chickadoodle
Mama Spark's World
Marla's Crafts
Annie Oak Designs
Count it *all* Joy
Stitching by the Lake
A Stitch in Time

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56 comments:

  1. Denise :)November 26, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Very, very nice -- you did a great job with yours! They are big, aren't they?! :)

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  2. Judy BNovember 26, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Love your pillow and the added embellishment, very pretty! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. evelynNovember 26, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Love your pillow, and the quilt is awesome. I like how you used knitted fabric for the snow.

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  4. LauraNovember 27, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    The embellishments make your pillow so cute!

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  5. Sunshine GirlNovember 27, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Its lovely - I like the way you have added Christmas lights around the roof and it looks lovely alongside the quilt doesnt it.

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  6. NatiNovember 27, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    It is very cute and looks great in your sofa! thanks for sharing.

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  7. TheresaNovember 27, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Your pillow is wonderful, I like the embellishing with beads and the fabrics are lovely.

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  8. Britt-IngerNovember 27, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    I love your pillow and the embellishments with the beads. Your pillow is sew wonderful
    Thanks for sharing

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  9. charlotteNovember 27, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Love it. The blanket stitching is a nice touch!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    It looks so pretty with the added embellishments. Great job!

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  11. gpcNovember 27, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    What a beautiful pillow! Nice job!

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  12. ThearicaNovember 27, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Great poillow and it looks awesome with the quilt!

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  13. Quilt Doodle DesignsNovember 27, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Beatiful pillow, your fabric choices are wonderful. I love the wreath!

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  14. SparkyNovember 27, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Good Morning Dawn...ohhhh what a great pillow and the quilt beside it is very appealing too...you always bring so much YOU to the table...lovely lovely..and love the pic of you below..the knitted cowl..is gorgeous .

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  15. MartinaNovember 27, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Very lovely and what a great match! Looks wonderful!

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  16. RosaNovember 27, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Wow,fabulous quilt and pillow and love the added embellishments.Thanks for sharing!

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  17. DonieneNovember 27, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    I'm hopping around and viewing the pillows!! I love yours!! Just my colors!! Thanks for sharing!

    Blessings

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  18. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 27, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    hopping through the blogs this morning...love your pillow!! the embellishments are just great

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  19. KateNovember 27, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Your embellishments are perfect and your pillow looks so good with the quilt.

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  20. Patty November 27, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Looks great on the couch - I like that wreath.

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  21. Mama SparkNovember 27, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Your embellishments are so adorable!! Great job.

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  22. JudyCinNCNovember 27, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Love your pillos, especially with your quilt on the sofa. Very pretty. Judy C

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  23. JudyCinNCNovember 27, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Silly Judy - suppose to be pillow - TKS

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  24. LindaNovember 27, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    How pretty! Its wonderful that you matched it to a quilt. Now you have a Christmas set that is both festive and functional!

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  25. Carrie P.November 27, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    really pretty. love all the little embellishments.

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  26. sew.darn.quiltNovember 27, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Fantastic colours, the background makes the colours POP!! Very nice. :)

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  27. NiniNovember 27, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Wonderful! I love your pillow.
    Greetings from Germany
    Nicole

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  28. Jane's QuiltingNovember 27, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Your pillow looks really good on your couch. I just adore all the embellishments that you added.

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  29. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleNovember 27, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I love the fabrics and the details. Great quilt too. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Carol SwiftNovember 27, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    You've really added some nice touches to this pillow and it looks perfect next to your quilt. Love it!

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  31. giddy99November 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Love the beads and that wreath, especially! Adorable pillow!

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  32. BrendaNovember 27, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I think getting the fabrics togethr is almost the hardest part of anything I make! Yours came out wonderful! I love all the little extras you put into the decorations! Beautiful!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  33. MelindaNovember 27, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I love the beading on that white tree! It's just perfect! The fabrics are wonderful as well!

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  34. Agnes B. BullockNovember 27, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Beautiful- simply beautiful!

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  35. Needled MomNovember 27, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    That looks so cute and the bead details are wonderful.

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  36. AnnaNovember 27, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    don't you love making something out of your stash! your pillow is wonderful!

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  37. Just Quilt ItNovember 27, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I love all of your embellishments--especially the beads. You do lovely work!

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  38. SallieNovember 27, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Love your embellishments! Great job!

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  39. SIMPLESEWNovember 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I love the pillow....... I love the baby sweater too ! I will trade you something for the blue one...

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  40. BizyStitchesNovember 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Your lovely pillow makes a very nice set with your quilt. Thanks for being in the hop.

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  41. MaryNovember 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    You did a great job on your pillow. Thank you for sharing.

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  42. silviaNovember 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Darling pillow!!

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  43. tink's momNovember 27, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Isn't it amazing how much the embellishments add to the finished pillow. Great job and thanks for sharing.

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  44. Quilt n QueenNovember 27, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Hi Dawn, what a great pillow to compliment your quilt. I love the embellishments...the Christmas lights on the roofs are too cute, and around the window too, and the beads on the tree, just perfect. Great job Dawn, thanks for sharing your time and inspiration with us today. Happy stitching, Pauline

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  45. carlaNovember 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Hi!!! IT is very pretty!!! Love it with your quilt!!! Thanks for the fun!!!

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  46. Ellie QNovember 27, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    The Christmas lights are such a great idea! Love your pillow!

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  47. ChrisNovember 27, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Love your pillow and all the embellishments!

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  48. StitchinByTheLakeNovember 27, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    This is beautiful with your quilt and I love that wreath! blessings, marlene

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  49. Rosemary B❤️November 27, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Rosemary B here:
    Your pillow is beautiful! I love everything about it, and bonus points for using up some of the stash, Excellent colors and fabrics!
    I love your quilt too
    thank you for sharing

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  50. In stitches and seamsNovember 27, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    LOve all the extras you added to your pillow and it looks just perfect with the quilt on your white couch.
    thanks sew much for sharing with us today
    in stitches

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  51. Gmama JaneNovember 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    All the added little details make for a beautiful Holiday Lane Pillow. Goes quite well with the lovely quilt!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  52. Studio VNovember 27, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I love all the detail! Looks awesome!

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  53. LJNovember 27, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Wonderful pillow and I like your fabric choices. What I really like are the embellishments particularly that wreath - it's the cutest!

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  54. MoeWestNovember 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    You did a great job shopping your stash. I love all the embellishments you added to your pillow! It looks so nice with the quilt.

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  55. BethNovember 28, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Cute pillow. I love the embellishments you added. Thanks for sharing.

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  56. MarthaNovember 29, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I felt like I had come home. Thank you for sharing your beautiful pillow with us.

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Sweet sentiments

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