Sunday, September 28, 2014

Stripey Squares Halloween Pillow

I've been seeing some quilts made with what I call stripey squares.  I already made a quilt like that a few years ago, but I was inspired to make some more stripey square blocks.  I decided to go small for a pillow cover.  And to use my Halloween stripes.
 
 
I even put on my modern brave girl panties and mixed some stripes within a few of the blocks.  I sit on the fence about that design idea.  Sometimes I like it, if the block, as a whole, blends pretty well.  Otherwise, it's not a favorite for me. 

 
Finally my Halloween quilt has a Halloween pillow to go with.
 
  Halloween fabrics are the MOST FUN to play with for me.
 
Happy Fall
xxx
Annie 

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18 comments:

  1. sheila 77September 28, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    This is beyond fabulous, what a marvellous combination of squares. Now I suppose that the squares are made of striped fabrics to start with (otherwise the stripes would be miniscule)? What a great effect. I like your mixed stripes on a few blocks, it gives an extra punch, but I can see that it could be good either way.

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  2. Inky and Quirky DesignsSeptember 28, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Ooohhhh Annie,you have rocked the Halloween theme!! Love it all,the colours pop right out at you and slap you wide awake :) wonderful sewing yet again....keep those brave girl panties on if you keep creating magical stuff like this!

    Extra big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  3. TuridSeptember 28, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    A super cute pillow cover. And with all the colours that I love so much. Great.

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  4. barbara woodsSeptember 28, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    great halloween pillow

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  5. MareiSeptember 28, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Love the pillow and you sewing is exquisite....yes I did check out how beautifully all your stripes matched up. And I like the mixed stripe blocks, too. This says "happy" to me.

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  6. carolSeptember 28, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Love, love, love your pillow! So bright and happy for the holiday. You are too clever!

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  7. StitchinByTheLakeSeptember 28, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    I think this pillow is gorgeous! blessings, marlene

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  8. Miss IowaSeptember 28, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Fabulous pillow! So graphic and it has a lot of movement because of the random squares with mixed strips. You'll enjoy this for many years.

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  9. BarbSeptember 28, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Now that is fun!!

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  10. KatherineSeptember 28, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    How fun! I think you did just the right amount of mixing, Annie. It makes for such a fun, almost optical illusion design. Fabulous finish!

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  11. CreateologySeptember 28, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    This is a magical stripey pillow to accompany your Halloween Divine Quilt. Personally I do like your stripey stripe squares. Creative Halloween Fabric Bliss Dear...

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  12. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsSeptember 28, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    Oh Annie, I really, really like it! No love it! I like the use of strips makes things pop. I also like the binding you used. Cute quilt too. I agree Halloween fabrics are such fun to work with. Great job!

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  13. Cindy SharpSeptember 29, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Love it!

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  14. SandySeptember 29, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    I for one love it when you wear your big girl pants! Halloween gives us a chance to let our hair down and just have fun. I do adore all your quilted makes but I miss your calendar pages!
    Sandy xx

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  15. ReneeSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Gorgeous colors!

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  16. tink's momSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Annie, it's a fabulous pillow. I love what you did with the Halloween fabrics. It goes so well with your quilt.

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  17. West Michigan QuilterOctober 7, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    I love this pillow. I have lots of striped fabrics from a quilt as you go quilt. Now I know what I can do wit them. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. legato1958October 13, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Exquisite mate for your quilt!! LOVE it!!
    Susie

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