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I chose to make the Holiday Surprise Reverse Applique Pillow by Angela Mitchell who is a star in her own right. She's got such a great sense of style that I was sold at once.
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Only one problem--it's not even pretending to be time for Christmas decorations. I mean, it's 91 degrees here in Florida this afternoon. And I wanted something I could enjoy now!
So, I took Angela's pillow and modified it. I changed the Christmas tree template to a leaf and I changed the green patchwork to more fall colors.
I love it!
I'd done reverse applique before and it really is quite a simple concept, but the results are stunning! If you've never done reverse applique, you layer your base fabric over your design (in this case the patchwork) and then after sewing your desired shape, you cut away the base fabric to reveal your design.
I keep a scrap bag with just 2.5" squares and strips in it, so I dug through it to find scraps that screamed fall to me. Originally, I added a few more colors in but my helpful husband guided me toward more yellows and oranges. He wasn't a fan of the turquoise at all, but I think it makes the other colors pop so well and being perfectly honest--it's my favorite color so I try to add it in any place I can. ;)
I mean, it's going on my couch, right?? Why not add in something special?
I only have one problem with this pillow...now I want more! I want to line my couch with fall-inspired pillows!! This little beauty needs some friends. He's so lonely down there on the end of the couch by himself.
So I'm off to dig through the scrap bag again to make him some friends. But rest assured, come winter, I'll be making this pillow again only using Angela's Christmas tree design...finally!
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Great way to change it up to suit you!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is really awesome! I never think of changing things up like this to better suit what I want/the moment!
ReplyDeleteKelli it is gorgeous!! I love the maple leaf and the fabrics you picked out look awesome!
ReplyDeleteOoh....I love it! I'm thinking some Valentine's pillows would be so sweet, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed. I, too, made a variation on this project--a house instead of a Christmas tree--but I'm having project envy! I wish my wallhanging had turned out as spectacularly as your pillow. Well, at least you've inspired me to keep trying!
ReplyDeleteThis is super adorable. I have this book--need to pull it out again!
ReplyDeleteit looks fab, great idea to change the motif
ReplyDeleteSo darling! Thanks again for being a part of the blog hop, Kelli!
ReplyDeleteI love it! And I might be stealing this idea very soon. We're in need of some non-bitten autumn decor over here...And the little bit of turquoise looks great!
ReplyDeleteToo, too cute! What a great way to modify the pattern, and I love that touch of turquoise in there, just perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love this, you modified it so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I made the heart pillow last February and have the tree patchwork done... reverse applique is such a great technique. I want to make a red/white/blue star for July too.
ReplyDeleteHow cute. You are so creative and I can't wait to try these out.
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