Weekend Production

This weekend started off with the determination to finish my 26" Pillow Cover. I had originally planned on putting in a zipper. Then I changed my mind and decided to do something I had never done before on a pillow cover.....make an envelope back with buttons. I went through my stash of buttons on hand. And decided on some wooden ones that make me think traditional but down to earth. In my determination to get this project done, I forgot to take pictures of the buttons....so here is the finished pillow cover with a close-up of one of the buttons.

Pillow front. I love how the texture of the quilting feels!

The envelope back with three buttons.

And a close-up of one of the buttons. I love how tiny sections are cut out of these wooden buttons.

I'm extremely happy at how this project turned out...and I think my hubby is happy that everything came from my stash and one of those huge 26" pillows are no longer laying on the floor. I only have 2 more to go! 

Then I started working on the blocks for my Mosaic Tiles quilt. I cannot start on my sister's Mosaic Tiles quilt until I obtain some Kona Pewter for the background fabric. I searched all the LQSs here but none have Konas. I'm going to have to visit some other fabric stores that do have Kona fabrics in the next couple of days. I called one of them who said they have a pretty big bolt....so here's to hoping there's some Pewter left when I get there :)

I chopped all my blocks in four quadrants and then laid out the first block.

After sewing that one together, I started on a second block then a third and now have 3 of 13 blocks complete.

These blocks are so fun and quick to make! Loving how they are coming together :)

So what did your weekend look like? Full of sewing? Enjoying the last few weeks of summer? Preparing for hibernation for winter? Would love to hear from you :)

Final Post Vacation Sunday Stash

Here it is! Post Vacation Sunday Stash #5! The final one. This was day #1 at the quilt shop nearby the cottage....the first of many trips to the fabric store. I realize I may have went a little overboard on vacation....I'll have to try to keep that in check next year :)

From Top Left to Bottom Right:

• "Family Tree" in Aqua by Deb Strain for moda
• "April Showers" in Teal by Bonnie & Camille for moda
• "Water Lily" by Maria Kalinowski for Kanvas Studios
• "April Showers" in Aqua by Bonnie & Camille for moda
• "Waterfront Park" Bridgetown by Violet Craft for Michael Miller 
• "Wish" by Malori Wells for Free Spirit
• "Comma" in Lime Chalk by Brigitte Heitland for Zen Chic for moda
• "Home Essentials" by Robyn Pandolph for RJR Fabrics
• "Adorable Dot" for Michael Miller
• "Comma" in Lime by Brigitte Heitland for Zen Chic for moda
•  "Sphere" in Grey by Brigitte Heitland for Zen Chic for moda
• "Singin' the Blues" Medallions in Mint by JACK!E for Camelot Fabrics (I made a purse with some of this fabric)
• "Apple of My Eye" Herringbone by The Quilted Fish for Riley Blake
• "Felicity" Large Medallions in Light Grey by Cynthia Coulter for Wilmington Prints
• Some Kona Blue colour I needed. I know I can hear some quilty friends gasping that I don't know the name :) 
• "Water Garden" by Jane Dixon for Andover Fabrics
• "Welcome to My World" by Sue Marsh for RJR Fabrics

Whew! That tired me out! Hope you enjoyed the Post Vacation Sunday Stash Posts. You can view the other Post Vacation Sunday stash posts by clicking on Vol.1, Vol.2, Vol.3, and Vol.4.

Linking up with Molli Sparkles for Sunday Stash over @ Blossom Heart Quilts due to Molli building castles and forts ;)