12.06.06
Hawaiian Pillow Project
Main website address: http://www.quiltersmuse.com
I have asked Jim to take a photo of a Hawaiian pillow project I started last summer. My son, who visited Maui, was thoughtful enough to go into a quilt shop there and purchased a “kit” for me. The design is a “Bird of Paradise” motif, designer unknown.
I enjoyed making this pillow top, although it was a bit more tricky than usual as the pink fabric is a poly-cotton blend. I hear that this type of fabric is often used on the islands, either because it is more available, or because it is less vulnerable to mold or mildew in that sea climate.
Feeling lazy, I did not make a fancy-dancy, two part back for the pillow. I utilized a beautiful Japanese print fabric that I had on hand that has birds and flowers. As you can see, I’ve left an opening at the bottom, and will stuff it with a washable polyester fill.
To read an article about another Hawaiian style quilt I made, quite a long time ago, click on this link:
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/hawaiianquilt.htm
Here is the photo:
txstitchermom said,
April 4, 2007 at 11:47 pm
I just love your stitching…this is so beautiful!!
Administrator said,
April 5, 2007 at 12:18 am
Thank you!