Saturday, February 21, 2015

Spider-Man Pillow


I made this 18" pillow/cushion with leftovers from my nephew's quilt, using the front panel as a trial quilting sandwich to practice the spider web designs that I used on Bain's quilt, and the minky back panel as a practice run for the next quilt that I have got ready to finish (and it has a minky backing).







Linking up with Amanda Jean's Finish It Up Friday and Shannon's KISMIF!

2015: this sold to Shaz Harvey for a Spring special price of $30.
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13 comments:

  1. Patchwork Polly2/21/2015

    LOVE the webby quilting - may have a bash at something like this for my own little web-slinger!

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ2/22/2015

      You totally should! It was really easy! Have a good weekend!

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  2. Taryn (forkandneedle)2/21/2015

    Wonderful quilting... again! What did you think of the minky? I'm not that excited by it, but it seems very popular. :-)

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ2/22/2015

      Hi Taryn, I was hesitant as haven't used it before (and tend to avoid polyester based fabrics) but a minky chevron was the best backing option for my next quilt-to-finish, so trying some on the cushion was a good chance to see how it would go. Of course, the minky was face up on this project (whereas it will be on the bottom layer for the next one and I imagine it will slide alright, will just need to be sure to baste firmly I think). I wear grip gloves when I quilt so that helped me keep it steady for this pillow panel. I'm only following the chevron lines on the next quilt, so hopefully it will all go okay! Watch this space!

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  3. Lorna McMahon2/22/2015

    After reading this post, I just had to sneak down and read about the quilt you made for your nephew, too. Wow! These are both great finishes! Love the quilting designs you used. Practicing on this pillow was a great idea. Your nephew sure looked so pleased in the photo you shared. No wonder! These are great!

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ2/22/2015

      Thanks Lorna! Nice to have your feedback. Bain is a man of few words when put on the spot but yes, I think he liked it!!

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  4. The Nifty Stitcher2/22/2015

    Love your Spiderman pillow and the quilting is perfect!!

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  5. Joanie's Trendy Quilts2/22/2015

    Spiderman's pillow is so fun! Just what Bain needed to go with his Spiderman quilt! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my Posie quilt.

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ2/22/2015

      You're most welcome, and ditto to you too! I love being able to share my projects and to see what others have been up to!

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  6. Cassandra3/02/2015

    Your spiderweb quilting is awesome- Your nephew must be in love!

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ3/04/2015

      Thanks tonnes - this pillow I am selling though...spreading the spiderman thrill around!

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  7. Karen H3/16/2015

    This turned out really cute - I love how you quilted the webs in it, another great finish!

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