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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Day 3 of The Simply Striped Pillow Blog Hop

Day 3 of the Simply Striped Pillow Blog Hop !

            Simply Striped Pillow Blog Hop
                             March 4





Welcome to my first Blog Hop on Susie's Sunroom!

I invited six "super star" quilters to make a pillow  "any way you like" from  one pattern-   
     the Simply Striped Accent Pillow Pattern   { available on my Craftsy here}!

Today, the third day of the blog hop, we will see the pillow that Geta,  quilting goddess and designer,  of Geta's Quilting Studio, has made !

Meet Geta @ Geta's Quilting Studio  blog


Hi! My name is Geta and I love colors and sewing quilts and bags.

I was glad when Susie invited me to sew a pillow using her first pattern.
Susie is an extraordinary pattern tester. I know it because she tested many of my patterns. Her feedback is always very helpful. So I wasn't surprised when I read the pattern: lots of clear pictures and detailed instructions. 

And here are my pillows. Yes, I just had to make two.


This pattern is perfect for that treasured strip of fabric you have in your stash and don't have the heart to use it!!


I modified a little of the width of the center strip, only to be able to use the whole motif of this beautiful Jenean Morrison fabric.



For the two side panels I used solid fabric. Then I was happy quilting a grid with very closed lines.




I usually quilt with neutral colors but on this piece I chose to quilt in green.



The entire family loved the simple but textured look.





 And the "sister" pillow!


Quilted with yellow thread.


Great project for beginners or a fun break for advanced quilters! And definitely, a quick and easy gift to sew.

~Geta

  These are so elegant, aren't they?   Geta made both of  her stunning  pillows in the 16 inch square pillow size... perfect for showing off her exquisite green and yellow quilting designs!    (The 16 inch pillow dimensions are a bonus in the pattern.)

Go on over  to Geta's Quilting Studio to see details  about her own giveaway!  {here }

The schedule of bloggers, in case you have missed a day ~

The Schedule-    here at Susie's Sunroom  :      
                        
March 2   Elaine    Summercrafter       

March 3   Susie  Susie's Sunroom      

March 4   Geta      Geta's Quilting Studio     

March 5   Sheri   Sunshine in the Attic         

March 6   Lara    BuzzinBumble          

March 7   Amanda    The Patchsmith   

March 8   Amy  Amy Made That!     


And don' t forget to go to the first day of the blog hop , and sign up there for 
THE GIVEAWAY:    
               ~   it will remain  open until Friday, March 13 , 2015  12:00 pm  EST 
                       click here  to enter



Thank you for stopping by today!

Come by tomorrow to see what Sheri, of Sunshine in the Attic, blog has made!


1. The pattern              2. Summercrafter                       3.  Susie's Sunroom             4   Geta's Quilting Studio




I'm off to my sewing room!






10 comments:

  1. Geta's pillows are so lovely and I love the green and yellow quilting!

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  2. Geta's pillows are stunning. What a great use for a special piece of fabric and the quilting just finishes it off perfectly.

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  3. Beautiful - smart - and sophisticated! And I'm talking about the pillows, Geta and Susie! Geta, I adore the colorful quilting to complement these gorgeous fabrics. Well done!

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  4. I love it when the quilting is vibrant. Simple and gorgeous.

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  5. Geta, your choices for fabrics and quilting and thread are absolutely perfect together! Very elegant pillows!

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  6. I really like the way she quilted her pillow

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  7. I really like the way she quilted her pillow

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  8. I Have been enjoying your pillow hop this week Susie!! So many pretty colors and inspiration!! You have done a great job writing up your first pattern and organizing the hop. Pillows are a fun project to make for yourself or to give as gifts!!!

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  9. Oooh my gosh! These pillows are sooo Gorgeouis!! Love the fabrics you used...and the quilting in yellow thread pops! Thank you for sharing! :) Loooove Pillows!

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  10. These are looking great! Lovely quilting!

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