Saturday, April 14, 2012

Zig Zag Pillow

I had originally started this project with the intentions of making the Zig Zag Tote in my Zakka Style Book. I so badly wanted to participate in the first week of the Zakka Style Sew Along but my machine was in the shop. So I went ahead and started on the first project anyway, even though they're on their second week. I was not pleased with the way my zig zags were turning out. I was getting frustrated because I had no idea what I was doing wrong, my measurements were all off, and I was pissed that I was wasting my precious FMF fabric. Against my better judgement, I proceeded and ended up making a 16" pillow instead. The points aren't perfect, but I didn't mind them so much after I quilted it.








Fabrics used:
- Robert Kaufman, Quilter's Linen in Beige
- Denyse Schmidt, Flea Market Fancy in Eyelet Pink
- Denyse Schmidt, Flea Market Fancy in Posie Turquoise

Oh, how I adore linen. They have such a fabulous texture and Robert Kaufman's collection has so many beautiful colors. I ended up loving the pillow and it now sits proudly on my sofa among all my other pretty spring pillows.

I'll be linking up to these parties.

29 comments:

  1. Such a pretty pillow! Love the quilting.

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  2. This is awesome Bonnie!! I love how the zig zags turned out! It looks great on the pillow!

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  3. Looks gorgeous as a pillow! I just ordered Zakka Style and I can't wait for it to be delivered!

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  4. It's awesome!!!! I need some new pillows, I've made one chevron one but now I'm feeling the need for another! ;)

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  5. If this is one of your "bad" projects.... I'm impressed! I love this pillow!

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  6. This is lovely! I think your points look great, they're far better than mine!

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  7. Adorable! Oh, just sent out your prize yesterday! :)

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  8. I love it! It turned out so cute!

    Allyson
    http://cupcakescandycanes.blogspot.com

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  9. so pretty and sweet, reminds me of rick rack -- great job!

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  10. how cute! love the zig zags and love the colors you used! we'd love to have you link this up to our Sunday Best party going on right now. http://griffithsrated.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunday-best-link-party.html
    -marie

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  11. You are so clever! I love the contrasting fabrics you chose-they are perfect.

    I just want to invite you to join in with my weekly Say G’day Linky Party which started on the weekend. I would be so thrilled if you could join in and link up this wonderful post!

    Best wishes for a fabulous week!
    Natasha in Oz

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  12. Very nice!! My "Lines Across My Face" offering is here: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-tuesday-bunnys-birthday-dress.html

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  13. Bonnie, I know this is my second comment, but I had to share that you inspired me to try (without the book) a zig zag bag. It appears, I need the directions becaue mine flopped. Maybe I'll try again tomorrow.

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  14. I love this! I have a slight pillow obsession and this is so cute! I may have to try one muhself!

    PS- I have a super fun giveaway going on. I would love for you to enter!
    http://ohhbabydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/04/giveaway-1-dgordon.html

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  15. I love it! I love the pattern on the pink fabric.

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  16. You did sucha great job! It's just lovely!

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  17. This turned out adorable. I think you're zig-zags are great and I would have know idea how to go about making them. Nice job!

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  18. This is really cute, and zig zags look great. Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays.

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  19. Very cute! Love the colors, found you at Pin it to Win it!

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  20. these are lovely, Ive come from Pin it to Win it too!

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  21. So cute! Love it! Im from the pin it to win it too

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  22. Love it! I'm joining in the pinning party and just pinned your adorable pillow!

    Jess from A Winding Road

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  23. Hi Bonnie!!!
    Happy to follow your blog from the Live Laugh Rowe Blog Hop... I love your blog. The ideas are terrific and your talent is impressive! Really looking forward to your posts here and on FB. Happy to meet you and hope you can follow back! :)
    S.O.S. Mom
    http://sosmom.blogspot.com

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  24. That has got to be the CUTEST pillow!!! :) found you on the blog hop from just love.ly things :)
    -kayla from Love Sparkle Pretty

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  25. I love the colors in the pillows, my sofa could use some updating,great design

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