When my eldest unmarried was invited to a little friend's birthday I jumped at the chance to make him a present.
I started with Kristy's lovely digger paper pieced pattern (had some fun with fussy cutting) then added some chevron tracks down each side to pad the design out to the size I needed.
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For the very first time, I added some quilting to the pillow (I usually skip this step for pillows).
I used a bright yellow thread and echo stitched around the digger block and also the grey track chevrons. I used a stitch length of 4 ... they are bulky and boyish.
It has my usual envelope backing (one day I'll do a zipped one ... pinky promise) which I stitched with the same bright yellow cotton.
I love making boys stuff ... the Tomboy within is strong!
Cushion/Pillow Stats:
Size: 20" Sq
Feature Block: Digger Paper Pieced Pattern by Quiet Play
Fabric: Fussy cut fabric in Digger block by Belle & Boo, all other fabric purchased from Spotlight
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Linking up with:
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This is so cute!! Love the way you fussy-cut the little driver inside the truck. :)
ReplyDeleteYes! The tomboy within this old gal is strong, too! I absolutely adore the chevron you added to the top and side of this pillow, Serena. A great design element! Love the quilting, too. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYes!! I love your chevron tire tracks design element! Very clever. I am sure the little recipient is going to love this!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cushion! I think I will take some inspiration from this and one day make my little boy one :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
Love the chevrons - they are perfect caterpillar tracks. Brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteDarling! Whatever you call it! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt turned out awesome! Love the fussy cuts and the yellow chevron border.
ReplyDeleteThis is fab! I love the way you've fussy cut the boy in the digger and his friend is flying by on a plane :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fabulous boys cushion!! You know I love that digger block and the border chevrons take it to the next level!
ReplyDeleteI love this pillow! Thanks for sharing it with me! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! The little man driving the truck - sorry - digger is perfect! And the chevron tracks are to die for. Absolutely brilliant!!!
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