Winter blues

My second scrappy finish for the week is another mini tree pillow!  This time in winter blues. :o)
 

The inspiration behind the scrappy mini tree blocks I've been making, comes from my friend, Amanda Jean at  Crazy Mom Quilts (click here for her pattern titled: Trees).





I free motion quilted long loops to mimic tinsel and then outlined the tree .  What fun!
Sticking to a restricted colour palette, simplifies choosing fabrics - even when it's a completely scrappy project.  It's always fun to experiment and I learn something each time - on this one I realize a bit more contrast would have been a good idea. :o)



Totally love finding little bits of fabric to include in the patchwork, making up the design as I go.  Couldn't resist adding a fussy cut Santa's elf too!



 
More loops and some wavy lines for quilting.  Pillows are fun projects for experimenting. ;o)

Just like the red version, this pillow utilized my scrap fabric, scrap batting and scrap binding stashes.  I also used some thrifted corduroy and zipper for the back.  Love how cozy corduroy makes a pillow!  Now to decide what I will make with those remaining mini tree blocks.... ;o)

Meant to be blue and scrappy!


I'm linking up this finish with Amanda Jean and friends at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday!

Have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching!

 

Comments

  1. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeDecember 10, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    lovely blues...

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  2. Stina...December 11, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Absolutely perfect :0)

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  3. MeganDecember 11, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    The tree is pretty subtle and I love all the fabrics you used.

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  4. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the EdgeDecember 11, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    I have that blue background elf running around my stash too! Love this little pillow. So crisp and cool. Lovely work!

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  5. AnnieDecember 11, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Aw, such a pretty snowy winter blue tree pillow! This one can stay out long past the holidays. I love the subtle way the tree quilting helps to define it. Also what fun to search out the bits and bobs of fabrics from previous projects.

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  6. CarlaDecember 11, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    So cute! What a great use of scraps. Jingle all the way ; )

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  7. Sandra :)December 11, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Now those are blues that you don't have to worry about getting! I agree with Annie - this can (and should!) stay out past the holidays - it's very pretty :)

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  8. IzzyDecember 12, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    This is so nice! I just love scrappy projects with a limited colour palette. :-)

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  9. LIttle Penguin QuiltsDecember 12, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    That is adorable! I own that pattern, but haven't made any trees yet. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. SuperMomNoCapeDecember 12, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    I love that little fussy cut elf... it's such a fun addition to the pillow. I may have to add some of these tree blocks to my to-do list... but next year's to-do list because this year's is way too long as it is... lol.

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  11. SuperMomNoCapeDecember 12, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Oh... forgot to mention... I love that you've used the snowmen blocks in your blog banner!

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  12. CherylDecember 16, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    So cute! I always love the little extras you include in your piecing and your quilting.

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