Cathedral Window Pillow

 A couple of years ago I made my first quilt.  I will keep it, never give it away, love its many flaws, yada yada yada. 
I decided to make a pillow cover for this giant pillow that sits on my couch.  I had several fat quarters left over from my first quilt and thought it would be great if they matched. 

I pinned a Moda Bakeshop pillow cover tutorial, about two years ago, and knew it would be perfect.  It is a Cathedral Window tutorial, but with the "petals" filled in too.
  I really had no idea how much fabric it would take.  Just for one of the little white squares it is 10inx10in.  That is a bunch.  Especially since when you fold/iron it all down it ends up being a 4in square.  But it wasn't so difficult as it was time consuming. 

I posted my progress on instagram:

one square

All 16 squares Sewn together

first attempts...starting to look like something

Pillow top completed...just needed the envelope backing

The messurments for the envelope back of the pillow cover were a bit off.  I think I will have to find a better tutorial.  I actually may have one pinned.  Ooops. 

Please, forgive the wrinkled slip-cover

The cover is a little big, but I still love it.  Sometimes I look at it and I can't believe that I did that.  Though, I may never do this particular project again...Lol. ;)


I am always wanting to learn new things, when it comes to sewing.  I have a Quilting TO DO List a mile long.  And I am so happy that I get to mark one of my projects off the list.


Have you marked anything off your list lately?

 -Katelyn

Fabric Fun

 Last weekend I went to a "new-to-me" fabric shop.  Not a big one.  They are a small boutique and have a very limited selection.  But it is ALL Fabulous!!!  I am so glad I went.  Special thank you to Kelly over at My Quilt Infatuation and Janet from Simply Pieced for telling me about it.  The store is called Bumbletees, and I am now in love.  I purchased several fabrics from the Sale rack and a few from the regular selection.

Then I was in Mississippi picking up my quilt from the quilter and had to stop over at their JoAnn's Fabrics.  I had been hearing that they cater more to quilters, and boy do they.  The selection there makes me want to drive all the way back for more fabric!!
Also there was a huge sale, plus I got a discount, AND all of the clearance fabric (way better clearance than my JoAnn's) was 50% off clearance price!!!  I used my birthday gift card (and maybe a tiny bit extra - but SHHH!  don't tell).

I am planning to use all of these prints to make one of these quilts for my niece:

Oh Fransson! has a tutorial for this quilt called Sparkle Punch.

I posted this pic on IG and Facebook - I asked which one I should make if I was using mostly print fabrics, Random or Variegated?  I got tons of responses.  So thanks to everyone!

I cannot wait to get started (though it may not get cut or sewn till after the holidays).  She was here when I got all of this and - no lie- she, the 5 yr old, tried to steal my fabric.  She pet the fabric.  Yep, I speak the truth.  A future quilter perhaps?


I'm done after this...Promise.  I have no more money and can no longer purchase fabric.
 *Excuse me while I get a mop for my flood of tears. 

 Love Yall!
    - Katelyn

Late is Better than Never, right?

Way back when my sister was living in Korea (like 6 yrs ago), I started making her some throw pillows for her couch.  I wanted to applique on them and had NO CLUE what I was doing.  Therefore, I got frustrated and just quit.  I put them (the fabric pieces I had nearly destroyed) on the shelf and walked away.  Then a few weeks ago my sister and I were talking and she asked what ever happened to the pillows.  I, shamefully, told her that I still had the fabric...but that if she wanted them I would have to start over.  She was here for a visit last week, with her fabulous children, and after looking at the fabric and huge mess I made with it asked me if I could "whip them up."  Apparently she desperately needed some pillows.  So, here is was she got:

 I cut these flowers out of a home decor print and appliqued them on with a zigzag stitch in an aqua thread.

The back is a stripe from the same home decor fabric line.

Sure hope the colors match her stuff!!!

Have a fabulous Friday!!

- Katelyn

A Blue Discovery

I have a FINISH!!!  It seems like it has been so long, I have been dancing since I tied off the thread on my binding. 

Here is Blue Discovery:

up-close shot - Quilted by Clara Owen

quilt back

After piecing the front with green sashing - because I thought it would make all of my other prints pop - my father promptly told me he hated the green.  I told him it was good it wasn't for him.  However, I did choose only blues for the backing.  I purchased all of the fabrics from JoAnn's.  It was fun making my first lattice quilt.

I have always referred to this quilt as my "blue quilt"  because all of the blocks are blue, or have nice blues in them.  The name of the quilt came from both that and the book I was listening to while cutting and piecing the front.  The book is titled "A Discovery of Witches."  Not my typical read, but oh MY, it was fabulous.  This book was so good that I was sad when it was over and am too scared to read the second book since the third (and final book) has not been completed.  Sad, right?  

Anyway, Blue Discovery was born.

  

I will be linking up with Fabric Tuesday  over at Quilt Story, Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation, and Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts.

A special thanks to my photo helper - Asher (nephew), who helped me layout the quilt and take the photos. 

Can't wait to wash/dry and lay this quilt out on my bed!


Have a wonderful Wednesday!!
    - Katelyn