I got sucked into a swap

So I got sucked into a swap…or perhaps more correctly, I allowed myself to do another swap. Β Because I have so much free time right now. Β (read sarcasm here) Β But I just finished my last bee block for my last bee and I haven’t done a swap in about 6 months or so…so I felt like I needed a little participation event. Β So I joined the Pillow Talk Swap on Flickr.

I have a fun partner whose style seems quite similar to my own. Β I like her favorites, her mosaic and general style. Β So I felt pretty confident going into this that I would be able make a pillow that she would love. Β And my stalking of her commenced!

Pillow swap

I offered this picture as my selection of fabrics: Denyse Schmidt’s Flea Market Fancy, an assortment of solids (no I don’t know the names!…I just grabbed them from my stash) and an adorable lined print from Cosmo Cricket (whose appeal is COMPLETELY lost on my husband but I know you all get why it is TOTALLY awesome). Β Again, it’s pretty hard to go wrong with Flea Market Fancy and I’ve hardly used any EVER…and I was dying to cut into some.

I’m just giving sneak peaks so far of my pillow. Β But I’m pretty much in love.

Pillow swap

Taken late at night…one block of 16 (!) finished. Β This measures 6″ square…so yeah…some tiny piecing. Β And yes, I’m certifiable. Β But you all know that. Β I always like to push myself on a swap, making something extra special for my partner. Β And this block is no exception. Β Curves, curves, curves…and then some more curves.

Pillow swap

But I hope you’ll agree that it will be worth it. Β I soooo want to make a huge quilt like this. Β Again, in my very free time. Β lol Β I would definitely enlarge the scale for a quilt. Β But it could be really cool to make this with layer cake pieces or something. Β The pattern is called a Flowering Snowball and I printed my templates from EQ. So far, 9 blocks done and 7 more to go. Β Then I need to quilt it. Β Suggestions?!

31 thoughts on “I got sucked into a swap”

  1. Oh. my. stars! I am just freaking out over here Angela! How I wish against wishing that I was your partner! Drat that I didn't sign up! πŸ™‚ Your partner will be absolutely OVER THE MOON over this pillow! WOW- what a beautiful and loving gift! I can hardly wait to see it done πŸ™‚ Amazing!

  2. Wow!!! I love the colors and the way you are using two different colors of solids. I totally appreciate the background fabric. πŸ™‚

    I first saw the Flowering Snowball blogged on Molly Flanders and have been in love with it ever since. I made one (11 inches) as part of the Skill Builder Sampler, but I would like to make more too.

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