Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Playtime

Rainbow Patchwork Pillow Cover by Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt

Sometimes you just need a bit of playtime.

Rainbow Patchwork Pillow Cover by Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt

I've been working my way through deadlines and secret sewing lately, and after finishing another project last night, I suddenly decided that I needed a break -- it was time to do something just for fun. I pulled out a pile of scraps from a recent project and went back to one of my favorite blocks of all time: the scrappy log cabin. Rainbow colors, simple straight line quilting, text prints...it checks all my happy boxes and makes such a beautiful pillow.

Rainbow Patchwork Pillow Cover by Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt

The back is a strawberry print by Emily Isabella for Birch Fabrics. I can never say no to strawberries.

Rainbow Patchwork Pillow Cover by Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt

So now this pillow is sitting on my favorite chair in the living room, waiting for me the next time I want to curl up with a good book. And I'm feeling refreshed and ready to go on again.

Playtime...always a good idea.

8 comments:

  1. I went into my sewing space to tidy up, this afternoon, and ended up playing for half an hour. It is good for the soul.

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  2. It really is beautiful! I love a good scrappy log cabin block too :)

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  3. Playtime is a very important part of sewing time! It revives the spirit and renews the creativity!

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  4. Log Cabin blocks are my favorite 'de-stresser' too. Love your pillow - such cute fabrics included in there!

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  5. I love that some of your logs have more than one colour or print in them. Most certainly a happy cushion!

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  6. Do you have a 'pattern' for this? It's so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Such a gorgeous, fun and happy pillow! I just love everything about it. It really is nice to just be able to take some time and let your mind create anything that comes into it. I hope you find many hours relaxing with this pillow!!

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