You might recall that I had a whole lot of ready made HST off cuts from the DS quilt I made. All they needed was trimming. Well, I did start trimming them ages ago but quickly lost interest, as you do. Today I put a new blade in my rotary cutter - and what a difference that makes to HST trimming! - and finished the job. Then I scooped up 64 of them and made a cushion.
I pieced the colours together fairly randomly to make the diamond shapes. Added on a narrow border in white, and quilted it to highlight the diamond shapes created. I'm almost shamed to admit it but I went back to my trusty green corduroy and blue zip combo for the backing. What can I say, it goes with just about everything!
This cushion will go on holiday with us to be given to one of the family members who is hosting us while we are away. Now, I must go and figure out what I shall be making tomorrow.
Susan
Oh, that's lovely! I have a tupperware/packed dinner box full of 'bonus' triangles, I may copy you...at some point!
ReplyDeleteLovely pillow - love the bright colors :)
ReplyDeleteYou have lucky hosts getting those gorgeous presents!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, I'm sure they will adore it!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty use for your extra HSTs.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous x
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! The perfect gift! Jxo
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely!! And from "wasted" bits, too. You sure there's not a bit of Scot in you? *g*
ReplyDeleteLove the cushion....its great when you can use up leftovers.
ReplyDeleteYou put that together in one day - I think you are amazing ! I would have dithered about for half a day deciding what to do !
ReplyDeleteLove it! Such a brilliant way to use up those leftover HST's!
ReplyDeletecute! I have a huge zip pouch full of cast off HSTs from my last quilt.... might just have to make a pillow. or two. or ten.
ReplyDeleteLovely and great way to use up those hsts, what a lovely gift.
ReplyDeletethat's lovely!
ReplyDeleteNow that is just lovely, and I agree with you on the new blade thing, I have been cutting scraps for a week and changing the blade made such a difference to the chore!
ReplyDeleteCan't beat those HST's and I do like that combo a lot.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great in DS fabrics. Great piecing and attention to detail
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about diamonds a lately for a quilt. This pillow is great. It is the back and finishing that make me put off making pillows, having a standard that you love it a great idea, I need one too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder about cutting getting easier with a new blade. I know it does, really I do, I just don't change it as often as I probably should. The pillow looks great, perfect back on it too :)
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see someone trim off the ready made HST and throw them away, I think what cute projects they can make. This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for all those half square triangles.Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cushion and its going to make someone very happy
ReplyDeleteAbsolutrly no reason for shame, Susan! Your cushion is modern and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNow I want to make a shoo fly quilt with a matching cushion. Did you use a later cake?
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I'd be using that green a lot too because it's lovely! Lynz make me chuckle and those bits were definitely worth saving
ReplyDeleteThis cushion is such a stunner! I have all of my swoon cutoffs for that day I feel like making HSTs. It hasn't come yet, so I'll just keep them safely tucked away....
ReplyDelete*gasp* not a whole new blade, the extravagance! Looks fab though :o)
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