Such a fun project in a rectangular shape!

By now, you may have figured out, I love to use my fabrics in all kinds of projects. I also feel it’s a waste to just throw fabric away just because it’s a smaller piece. That’s why I’m always on the look for fun fabric challenges where even the littlest pieces of fabric can shine.

Pillows, pillows, and more pillows

Somehow I’m drawn to pillows. When you search for “pillow” here on the blog a bunch of them come up. A pillow is like a quilt top in miniature size. Making a pillow is also perfect for practicing a block or technique to get better at a certain skill.

For example, the Compass Block pillow where you can practice the foundation paper piecing technique. Or the Half-Square Triangle pillow which will challenge you to get all the squares just right to make an amazing pillow top.

Triangle corners

Speaking of little triangles, the pillow for this week has truly little ones. Inspired by a sample shown in an issue of Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine, a friend of mine, Antje Schmiedecke, made this stunning Gradient pillow. Michelle Bartholomew, who is the designer of the Gradient pillow made it in all purple and pinks.

Antje used only the spotted blenders, coming together with the Dance in Paris line. The fabrics used are Navy, Petrol, Aqua, Grass, Chartreuse, and the Feminine Pale Pink. A perfect combination in my opinion.

The little triangles in this pillow are actually cut-off corners replaced with whites. All the strips are pieced together from squares. If you wanna make the Gradient pillow, you can find the instructions in issue 81 of Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine.

Putting a pillow together can be a piece of cake. You can use the envelope technique for that. On my YouTube channel, I show you how.

While waiting for Spring in Paris QAL

Now wouldn’t the Gradient pillow be an amazing addition to your living room or bedroom? And it’s a perfect project while waiting for Zen Chic’s first Quilt Along. It’s starting April 28, so not long. I’m really excited about this and would love for you to join our community of fabulous quilters from across the globe.

Other ideas you may like

How to Sew Hexagons by Machine

Joining hexagons can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Knowing how to do this properly using your sewing machine is a great skill to have under your belt. Watch the video tutorial by All People Quilt featuring the Day in Paris fabric collection.

Make Some Cute Pincushions with a Handful of Scraps

When you keep making quilts, you keep ending up with lots of scraps. If you have only a handful of them, then these pincushions are cute, easy, and quick items to make. I found a free YouTube tutorial on how to make them. These pincushions are great to have in your own sewing space or to give away to quilting and sewing friends. You can even use the tutorial to make pumpkins to decorate your home for fall season.

Sew Some Stylish Headbands of Leftover Fabrics

If you’re looking for an easy sewing project and you have a few leftover fabrics, I found a great little project for you. These cute headbands are very quick and easy to make. You could surely sew 5 or 6 of them within the hour, making these perfect for a quick gift to a friend. Or make yourself a couple matching your wardrobe. You don’t need much fabric to put a headband together and how fun will it be to complement that blouse you made earlier.

Sew a Cute Gumdrop Mini Quilt with the Dance in Paris Fabrics

There comes a time when you’re in the mood to decorate your wall with a new look. So why not create this Gumdrop Mini Quilt to decorate your living room or hallway? This quilt is easy to make using a Charm Pack and gives a fun result for your wall. Check out what you need for this cute and yummy piece!