Liberty Pillow Challenge: Bordered Star Pillow–CLOSED

liberty stile pillow

The ladies at Sew, Mama, Sew contacted a group of bloggers and invited us to be part of a Liberty Stile Pillow Challenge.  Liberty–the Liberty–would send each of us an assortment of their quilting cottons, and we’d sew up a pillow in any style to showcase the prints.  I mean, seriously: who would say no to that?  So I waved my hand in the air and volunteered myself, and then waited for my magical package to arrive.

liberty quilting cottons pillow

This is the result!  When I first heard about the challenge, I figured this was the perfect–I mean, the perfect–time to make a pillow for the master bedroom, where we have a lot of solid colors going on.  When they arrived, the selection had a lot more pink than I suspect my dear husband would be comfortable putting on the bed.  I mean, he’s a very tolerant man, totally willing to let me cover the sofas in any fabric my little heart desires, but every man has his limits.  And frequently, those limits are met when you want to put a pink floral pillow on their side of the marital bed.  Even if it’s a Liberty floral.

liberty stile scrappy pillow

The central design here is the Bordered Star pattern from Six White Horses, in the 12″ version.  It’s foundation pieced, and was really simple and fun to put together.  There are two templates, each sewn out four times, so eight sections.  They went together in a night and a day, about 2.5 hours of sewing time or so–which may or may not include a snack break.

liberty bordered star pillow

Once the star section was done, I knew I wanted to add on a border to make the pillow a full 16″ x 16″ when complete.  Initially I planned for that to be more background fabric, but as the sections of the star were going together, I realized I’d made the outer star border all pink and the inner “spokes” all blue, so I wanted to highlight the pink a little more.  Making my two favorite of these pink prints the borders gave it some real pop.  The first border is 1″ and the skinny background-color border is a scant 1/2″ with the final, outermost border 2″ wide.

liberty pillow straight line quilting

Like the colors of the fabric, my ideas about the quilting changed over time, too, just from watching the pillow front develop.  I backed the pillow front with some mid-weight muslin and used a cotton batting, and then basted.  At that point, I thought I’d quilt the whole thing with outline stitches mirroring the star shape.  But once I did the first two quilting lines–one inside the inner star and one outside the outer star border–I decided to do free-motion meandering stitches in the remainder of the background outside the star.  The quilting inside and around the star really made the shape stand out, and I figured the FMQ would draw up the rest of the pillow front and make the star…well, the star.  Ahem.

liberty quilting cottons quilted pillow front

I trimmed down at the end to make the pillow front 17″ x 17″ total.

liberty stile pillow back

The back is two sections of Kona sewn with an envelope closure.  Each piece measures 17″ x 12″ and the inner edges are double-turned and hemmed.  Easy peasy.

liberty bordered star quilted pillow

The pillow as a whole turned out a lot more pastel and traditional than I think most of my sewing does–I hardly ever work in colors this pale, almost always choosing fabrics that are a lot more saturated.  I love it, though, and it was really refreshing to see how light and soft and sweet it came out.  It’s strange, though, isn’t it?  To work outside your usual comfort zone and not be quite certain if what you’re making is “good” or not, because it doesn’t look like all the other things you usually make?  I think that’s what’s fun about a challenge like this: it forced me to abandon my original plan, work with what I had, and push through to the end even if where I was in the middle wasn’t super comfortable for me.  Sigh–like life.

liberty stile pillow free motion quilting

Thanks to Sew, Mama, Sew and Liberty for a lovely pillow!  And now: the surprise part.  I’m GIVING THIS PILLOW AWAY.  

Yep, that’s right!  I really do love it, but since these aren’t colors I generally use, I don’t know where I’d put it in my house.  And rather than having it go in a drawer and languish, I want it to go to a good home!  Leave a comment below and I’ll choose a winner at random on Monday, Sept 16 at noon Eastern time.  Here’s hoping one of you knows exactly the right place to put this beauty!  This giveaway is now closed.

 

*Note: giveaway is for the pillow cover only–for efficiency in shipping, pillow insert will not be included.  I know y’all are cool with that.

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  • Melissa
    September 10, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    Beautiful pillow! It would be an honor to win. Thanks!

    • Lori
      September 15, 2013 at 1:25 am

      The pillow is truly beautiful and would be a nice accent to anyone’s home.

    • Betty Keith
      September 15, 2013 at 7:54 am

      Beautiful pillow. So sweet of you to give it away. Hope I win!!!

  • craftytammie
    September 10, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    This is gorgeous! I’d love it for my daughter’s room!

  • Heather
    September 10, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Ahh this would be beautiful with the quilt I’m making for my daughter! Absolutely beautiful!

  • Sarah
    September 10, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    So so pretty. I have a place for it!

  • Teri
    September 11, 2013 at 12:02 am

    This pillow is only stoking the fire – I think quilting is in my future.

  • Melissa Irvin
    September 11, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    Your pillow turned out beautiful! Thank you for the opportunity to own it! 🙂

  • Suzanne
    September 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    The pillow is beautiful. Would love to own it!!!

  • Mary
    September 11, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    I love the colors you shoe for the pillow and have the perfect spot for it. Here’s hoping I win!!

  • Deanna Miller
    September 12, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    The colors in this pillow remind me of summer. Just gorgeous.

  • Meg
    September 12, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Beautiful job. My daughter would love this pillow.

  • Brenda
    September 12, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    A day without quilting is like a day without sunshine! Beautiful!

  • Connie A
    September 12, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    I have quilting fever – in my last semester of nurse practitioner school. I have been sneaking a few minutes in my craft space to setup my sewing machines…can’t wait to get to try my hand at quilting. This little pillow would look great in my craft space –

  • Billie Mozley
    September 12, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    It is beautiful! I have just the place to put this gorgeous pillow! Thanks for giving me a chance!

  • Teri powers
    September 12, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    Beautiful colors and pillow. Love it

  • Susan
    September 12, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    I love this pillow. Especially the colorful center star.

  • Fiona
    September 12, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Stunning it would be beautiful for our new sitting room.

    Thanks for the opportunity.

  • Brenda Blair
    September 12, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    Beautiful pillow!

  • Dottie Cummings
    September 12, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    Beautiful pillow! Would love to win it.

  • sue mcintire
    September 12, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    What a beatitful star pillow! I bow to you for your craftsmanship! *envy*

  • Wendy
    September 12, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Absolutely love it!! Makes me want to quilt.

  • Lucinda Collins
    September 12, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Love the butter color!!

  • April Lopez
    September 12, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    These are so MY colors!!! Lovely. Oh so lovely.

  • Pat
    September 12, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    I’d love to have this beautiful pillow!

  • Shirley Burnham
    September 12, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    Beautiful would go great in my bed room

  • Janice Holtberg
    September 12, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    Love the colors. It would brighten up my little home!

  • Lauren Lawson
    September 12, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    That gorgeous pillow would look great in my guest room.

  • Karen Caelwaerts
    September 12, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    The pillow is s9 pretty. I would love to have the pattern for my grand daughters. Please pick me, pick me. Thanks a bunch.

  • Christine Metzgar
    September 12, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    Beautiful quilted pillow!! 🙂

  • Donna Schoenwetter
    September 12, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    I love the pillow!

  • Elibeth
    September 12, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    You have such amazing gift/talent… will be happy to win one of your amazing work

  • Jann
    September 12, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    This pillow is so pretty….it would look
    great in my guest room.

  • Glenda Robinson
    September 12, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    Love the pillow, would love to have that on my bed. You did a great job.

    Glenda

  • Ann Patterson
    September 12, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    Love it ,very pretty !!!

  • Terri Poplin
    September 12, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    I love this pillow and would love to win this.

  • Deborah Mize
    September 12, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    I have a very large amount of quilting squares and all kind of materials that I have held onto since my Mom, grand-mother and stepmom have passed, just can’t seem to do anything with it, I would love to do this
    and some quilting.I just don’t have the how to.

  • Ellen
    September 12, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Stunningly beautiful! Not only would I love to own this pillow, I’d also love to learn to make another like it. Bravo!

  • Bambi Comer
    September 12, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    What a beautiful pillow. I love the choice of colors ….different from the average bear. I’d love to be the lucky one but if I’m not, blessings to the one who does.

  • Shirley Hawkins
    September 12, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    It’s a beautiful piece of work, art at it’s finest. I can only aspire to be able to quilt as well one day.

  • Melissa
    September 12, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    I’d be a lucky ducky if I won!…beautiful job =]

  • Bunny
    September 12, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    I LOVE this!! So cheerful and sweet! Excellent job in piecing it and putting it together! Very nice!!!

  • Cindy
    September 12, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    I love the colors. I could see a matching quilt in this pillow’s future.

  • Merna Stillwell
    September 12, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    This pillow would look great on my bed. Have a quilt that I am about finished and new curtains I have made. All hand made Lovely.

  • Stephanie Dunn
    September 12, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    I love it..!!!!

  • MERRI
    September 12, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    I love the pillow and I also love quilting. I would love to have that pillow on my bed, the colors are perfect.

  • Terri
    September 12, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    With the colder seasons of fall and winter coming – this would brighten the mood up. The colors definitely are cheerful. I know where I would put this beautiful pillow – in my granddaughter’s bedroom 🙂

  • Annie
    September 12, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    This pillow is so yummy, love the colors and design!

  • Karen Shesr
    September 12, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Beautiful! How did you know those are my favorite colors?
    Seriously if I was the lucky winner it would mean something one of my boys would not touch! It’s got pink in it

  • Peggy
    September 12, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    That’s so beautiful! I would love to win this gorgeous pillow!

  • Nancy Hochberg
    September 12, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    What a beautiful pillow and what a clever block pattern! It would look great on my window seat!

  • Christa
    September 12, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    I love this pillow! We have an old house and it would look beautiful on our couch!

  • Lorena
    September 12, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    Sweet pillow! Would be great in my home.

  • Pam Morphis
    September 12, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    This is exquisite! I love the detail & the abundant use the color PINK! 🙂

  • Sandra Kiess
    September 12, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    Absolutely Beautiful!

    • ShirLey Mangold
      September 16, 2013 at 9:55 am

      This pillow is absolutely beautiful!

  • Annette P. Thomas
    September 12, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    What a beautiful pillow, it would be so nice to have something so feminine in my house full of testosterone!

  • Janet Dankert
    September 12, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    This is so lovely I am inspired to get back into quilting again. I’d sure love to win it!

  • Jenny Lewis
    September 12, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    Reminds me of my Grandma’s quilts.

  • Barbara Haynes
    September 12, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    I would love to win this gorgeous pillow. I would then have to make a quilt to match it. Love it!!!

  • Mary Keuler
    September 12, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    I LOVE the colors in this pillow! I have a bunch of stars that my mother was working on before she died 🙁 and I know there isn’t enough for a quilt. So I didn’t know what to do with it, and always felt bad that it was just sitting in a plastic tub. I never thought about making it into a pillow, what a great idea!!! Thank you so much, now it won’t go to waste! God bless you! I feel so much better knowing there is something I can do with it to finish her beautiful work!

  • Gail
    September 12, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    This pillow is so beautiful! I remember my grandmother teaching me to quilt as a young girl and it was the star pattern she was using to teach me. What wonderful memories this pillow brought back. I would love to have it in my home and would cherish it.

  • Lori
    September 12, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    Nice! I would love to have this pillow. It’s beautiful! My granddaughter would love it!

  • Teresa Rayburn
    September 12, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    I would love to win this pillow!! It is just beautiful!

  • kathy
    September 12, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Lovely. Would be honored to win this!

  • Kathy
    September 12, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    My favorite colors pink, blue and yellow LOVE IT

  • Kathleen Moran
    September 12, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Very nice pillow!

  • Jan Mekech
    September 12, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    The work is beautiful and yes I in largered so I could see all the wonderful work you did. I would love to have that one and the patern and the name of the material and make more for my vintage trailer. The colors are like ice cream but won’t disappear. Thank you for showing us

  • Linda Wall
    September 12, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    I love this pillow…it’s all my favorite colors!

  • kasey boggd
    September 12, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    So generous of you, thank you!♥

  • Terri Dewey
    September 12, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Love it! My daughter is getting ready to have a baby these colors would be perfect in the nursery on the glider!

  • donna
    September 12, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    I am so in love with this pillow. It is just beautiful. Reminds me of home and a long time ago. It is Gorgeous and whomever gets it , they will be very lucky.

  • Karen (Mrs Toad)
    September 12, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    This is a really beautiful Pillow. Thanks for letting us share it.. I Love the fabric and star..I never can make a star.. I have tried and it never turns out..I hope win..

  • Sue Steward
    September 12, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Beautiful prints and a beautiful pattern == end result a very beautiful pillow.

  • LORI BEROTTI
    September 12, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    My daughter’s room is still not done after superstorm sandy…would be lovely inspiration!

  • cheryl mullins
    September 12, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    i would love these colors in my house it is beautiful. thanks for sharing with us. 😉

  • Linda
    September 13, 2013 at 12:01 am

    I love this. I have the perfect spot! Pick me please!

  • Patricia
    September 13, 2013 at 12:01 am

    I love quilts and i am just starting to quilt again. My birthday is the 19th of this month and what a beautiful present it would make. It has both my husband and mines colors in it and would make a beautiful addition to our spare room which has a quilt on the bed made with the same star by my sister who battles with cancer as well as a quilt in the crib that was made by my mother (my grandsons) great grandmother. I think i want to call it the quilt room!

    Thanks for giving one of us the opportunity to win your pillow.

  • Kelly disidoro
    September 13, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Hi. I absolutely love the pillow and colors. It would fit perfectly into my home. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  • Karol
    September 13, 2013 at 12:06 am

    I would love to win this pillow so I can make my first quilt to match it. I have the perfect spot for it.

  • lois sausedo
    September 13, 2013 at 12:10 am

    The pillow is beautiful i would love to try and win it and hope 1 day i can make 1 just as beautiful as it to go with it sure would look nice on my bed thank you for giving me a chance to win

  • carrie Mikulich
    September 13, 2013 at 12:17 am

    Thanks so much for a chance to win this beautiful pillow.

  • Amanda
    September 13, 2013 at 12:19 am

    Stunning Spring/Summer colours in this beautifully made cushion. My daughter turns 17 in a couple of weeks time and this would be a gorgeous gift for her window seat in her bedroom.

  • Ronaca Fuhrman
    September 13, 2013 at 12:25 am

    Wow love the story on how it came to be! Would be a wonderful gift to receive!! I’m a beginner and this really inspires me to stray a little from my safety zone!

  • Connie Jo McNare
    September 13, 2013 at 12:29 am

    It is a very pretty pillow, nice colors and would love to have the pattern for christmas gifts!!

  • Janiffer Steele
    September 13, 2013 at 12:36 am

    Beautiful pillow and you can see the love in ever stitch. That is what makes it a true treasue. Thank you for sharing your time and work with others I only hope an pray they appriciate, respet and understnad what this means. This is a part of you that you are willing to share to be be loved and treated with love by another. GOD bless you and may you continue doing what you love. My mother is 83 and before her hands got so bad she had made me and my 3 brother a quilt out of our baby clothes – now we cannot have it until after her death, but I remember the time, patience and love that she put into each and every one. So I do understand what you hav gone through and I will say it again it is beautifl and thank you for this oppritunitu.

  • Mercedes
    September 13, 2013 at 12:38 am

    Would love to own this beautiful pillow. I would definitely showcase it in my home.

  • diann shoemake
    September 13, 2013 at 12:52 am

    Beautiful. Am just learning to quilt.

  • Hildy
    September 13, 2013 at 12:55 am

    I love this people. I have used this technique to make holiday ornaments

  • Kathy
    September 13, 2013 at 1:06 am

    With the rich colors of autumn, Halloween, family Thankagiving, leading into the traditional colors and a little chaos of Christmas what a wonderful pillow to gaze at, lay your head on to nap or read a book, steal a little me time. Each season has it own colors and the colors bring emotion. This whispers sun, and spring and time to plant.

  • Sharon White
    September 13, 2013 at 1:19 am

    Beautiful pillow. Would love to have it for my bedroom.

  • Kathy
    September 13, 2013 at 1:23 am

    Would love this pillow for inspiration for my niece who is trying to learn patchwork.

  • SHELLEY
    September 13, 2013 at 1:43 am

    My son just died, and your Beautiful pillow looks just right to cheer me up!

  • Vivian Sexton
    September 13, 2013 at 1:46 am

    Wow I really like this. I need to find a quiltig class near me. Would love to have one of these.

  • Barbara Galbreath
    September 13, 2013 at 1:55 am

    Love the softness of the colors and the pattern! My 7year old granddaughter loves sewing in any form and your lovely pillow would be a very special gift for her October 11th birthday. It would make Allison very happy! Me too!

  • Erika Messer
    September 13, 2013 at 2:14 am

    Oh my gosh this is SO beautiful! I can only wish I had the talent to do that 🙂 You are awesomely nice to give this away as well, so thank you! I love the colors and my daughter and I are big pillow freaks LOL!

  • Sheri
    September 13, 2013 at 2:58 am

    It’s absolutely gorgeous. I crochet a little, donated five big boxes to middle school. We play mr.@mrs Claus for Rockford fire dept.& pay , so photos are free, as many as u like. We always have their toys for tots or local food shelf.
    Needless to say, I know have a fatal heart disease. @ 44 , am on full time homecare or it’s the nursin home,( NO), I am in bed, hospital & it would add color. I am sure all the rest are deserving , but no money & I do something ! I believe u help others & they are there for u. Of course that has never happened once in our life. Caught a break of anything. They say ” what comes around, goes around” our karma hasn’t hit us yet. Been married 26 yrs, was 2 get her 2 yrs @ home, couldn’t date.1 boy,2 girls & that even was a struggle. Plz I would to brighten my white walls.

  • Joyce Burgamy
    September 13, 2013 at 3:09 am

    What a gorgeous pillow! It would be perfect on our bed. Hope I win. Joyce

  • Regina
    September 13, 2013 at 3:13 am

    The perfact pillow for by grandaughters bedroom!

  • Jackie Epps
    September 13, 2013 at 3:27 am

    I haven’t yet had the courage to start quilting. I’ve got the books and material and I keep looking at the amazing creations others have achieved. I just love this cushion – it could be my inspiration to get going!

  • karen
    September 13, 2013 at 3:28 am

    love it love it

  • Bonnie Meadows
    September 13, 2013 at 3:36 am

    These are my favorite colors. My bedroom is done in them. Since losing my husband in January, I redid it in a more feminine color scheme.

  • Pat
    September 13, 2013 at 3:48 am

    Very inspiring!

  • teela
    September 13, 2013 at 4:19 am

    I would love to have the pillow ,but not for me I have a special friend who has cancer and only has 18 month ,it’s a rare cancer and he has been fighting . And pink is her color.

  • Nyoka Little
    September 13, 2013 at 4:21 am

    The colors are exceptional. I was looking at the points and they are right on. Very professional!

  • Irma
    September 13, 2013 at 4:24 am

    Great pillow and website.

  • Ellie
    September 13, 2013 at 5:31 am

    Well I would love it to sit in my new little venture ‘The little Vintage Sewing School’ which I will be opening in a tiny craft room in my garden soon and will have lovely vintage fabrics and singer sewing machines ♥ loving that pillow and the colours x Good Luck everyone.

  • Cyndi
    September 13, 2013 at 5:41 am

    Absolutely beautiful! !

  • Ellen
    September 13, 2013 at 6:08 am

    Beautiful pillow! I know I will find the perfect place for it, in my new house!

  • Katya Hewlett
    September 13, 2013 at 6:16 am

    Beautiful!! It’s a honour to have anything handmade in your home and this is no exception. I can see a fight brewing, between my daughter and me, for ownership – if I should happen to win of course 😉 x

  • Karen Nolen
    September 13, 2013 at 6:41 am

    This pillow is beautiful! It reminds me of a set my Grandma had on her bed when I was a child. I would go spend a week with her in the summer and she would let me sleep on her special pillows. Thanks for giving me that memory today. She was a great part of my growing up. That was almost 40 years ago, but it seems like yesterday.

  • Darcy Blankenhorn
    September 13, 2013 at 6:46 am

    Beautiful! I do so love pastels,and reds, and oranges and ..FABRIC!

  • donna
    September 13, 2013 at 6:46 am

    The colors are so calming. Love it.

  • Mary Stubbs
    September 13, 2013 at 6:53 am

    it would be so honored to this beautiful Liberty star pillow, as it is so different from the colors I usually choose to sew with. thanks for sharing.

  • Kathie
    September 13, 2013 at 7:04 am

    I have a lovely little ladies rocker that is upholstered in a striped pattern. The stripes are the same colors as in the beautiful pillow you are offering for this giveaway. Add one of my favorite teddy bears, and the pillow to set on the rockers seat, and the pillow will find a wonderful way of being displayed.

  • Lori
    September 13, 2013 at 7:21 am

    What a lovely pillow! If I am lucky enough to win it I will put it in my living room.

  • Rena
    September 13, 2013 at 7:25 am

    I love this! It is so unique the colors, the pattern. It’s beautiful and i would love to have it.

  • anita lansberry
    September 13, 2013 at 7:27 am

    The pillow is beautiful..Love the star pattern. My grandaughter would love this in her pink bedroom. Congrats on the good job!

  • Kathleen B.
    September 13, 2013 at 7:38 am

    Wow, what a beautiful pillow. It would look great in my granddaughter’s room. Grandma just might have to make her another quilt to go along with it, huh?

  • Maureen Skau
    September 13, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Love this pillow…The colors are perfect for my living room make over…
    Might try to duplicate it too..Thanks for the opportunity!

  • Valerie
    September 13, 2013 at 7:40 am

    This is gorgeous! Would love to win this for my mother! She has done a lot for me lately and I would love to get her this as a gift. Once again this is beautiful!

  • ILinda
    September 13, 2013 at 7:53 am

    This pillow reminds me of my grandma, Laura.I think it is awesome!!

  • Suzanne Rowe
    September 13, 2013 at 7:59 am

    What a wonderful pillow!

  • Judy Bennett
    September 13, 2013 at 8:00 am

    As I sit here looking at this beautiful pillow I think of the two people I would gift it to. One is my mother who is a very giving woman who is sick and would greatly appreciate the work done to create it, and the other is my 11th grandchild who lives with me who would find a million different ways to use it and add it to her friends list. How wonderful a pillow can be.

  • Sue B.
    September 13, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Absolutely beautiful!! Love the colors & their placement!!

  • cindi
    September 13, 2013 at 8:08 am

    Awesome way to nap!!
    Love the craft work!

  • Debbie
    September 13, 2013 at 8:26 am

    Yep! Got a place for that beautiful pillow! Thanks for the give-away opportunity!

  • Sherry Mecham
    September 13, 2013 at 8:32 am

    I love the colors of the pillow it is so inviting to take a nap or even use to craddle one of my tiny foster kittens when they need some extra support and something soft to lay on.

  • LaNell Dobyns
    September 13, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Such a beautiful pillow and pattern. It would be an honor to win.

  • Peggy Moller
    September 13, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Just love it! Gorgeous job!

  • Chris Dilley
    September 13, 2013 at 8:49 am

    This pillow has the brightness in yellow of the Glory of God around the beautiful colors of all His creations
    It is a creation of love

  • Ginger Jones
    September 13, 2013 at 8:59 am

    Beautiful Pillow.. I would love to win it.

  • Rebecca Keith
    September 13, 2013 at 9:13 am

    love the colors, love the pattern, love the old-fashion feel of the whole thing, and did I say , I would love to win,..thank you for sharing.

  • Dru
    September 13, 2013 at 9:15 am

    this would be perfect for my sofa 🙂

  • Lou Ann Rumsey
    September 13, 2013 at 9:15 am

    I love this pillow!!!!

  • darlene
    September 13, 2013 at 9:15 am

    I love this pillow. Its such a nice color

  • Carol
    September 13, 2013 at 9:25 am

    The pillow is beautiful! I’d love to put that in either my bedroom or living room. Thanks for the opportunity!

  • Nicki Morrison
    September 13, 2013 at 9:25 am

    I know a very special little girl who would love to share this with her baby sister to be. She is one very strong willed little fighter who will be one of gods special angels someday! Addilyn’s Journey of Hope is where you will find her story.

  • Debbie Foxx
    September 13, 2013 at 9:26 am

    This is beautiful. I would love to have it to give my mother-in-law for Christmas. She is completing chemo after many months of successful cancer treatment-what a treat this would be for her!

  • Michelle G.
    September 13, 2013 at 9:30 am

    This is a BEAUTIFUL Pillow. It reminds me of watching my great-grandma sitting at her sewing machine when I was little. She has made so many pillows & blankets for me & my daughter that were priceless. However, we lost our house recently in a fire, lost everything we have and winning this pillow would make me feel like my grandma was with me again!! I LOVE IT!!!! GREAT JOB with a super talent!!!

  • Vicki
    September 13, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Beautiful pillow. I cherish handmade things. Would love to win this.

  • Katie Stevens
    September 13, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Gorgeous cushion love the pattern

  • Pamela Dallas
    September 13, 2013 at 9:33 am

    My daughter is learning to quilt. I think this would inspire her.

  • Jennifer farrow
    September 13, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Awesome pillow and the quilting is just beautiful! I love the colors!

  • julia blackowl
    September 13, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Nice love the colors

  • Anna Trood
    September 13, 2013 at 9:49 am

    If I am lucky enough to win this beautiful cushion I will put it in my lovely sunny conservatory were I can sit and knit.

  • Lauren
    September 13, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I love this pillow. I am someone who loves pastels–especially pink.

  • Brenda
    September 13, 2013 at 9:54 am

    This is a beautiful pillow. Something to aspire to be able to do. Your colors are so cheery and bright.

  • Deborah Floyd
    September 13, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Love this, would love to win it !

  • Pat Crawford
    September 13, 2013 at 10:00 am

    This fabric reminds me of a quilt my grandmother had when I was a kid! Would love to have it in my home.

  • Mary Stewart
    September 13, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Such a beautiful pillow–love this pattern. Would cherish this pillow. TY

  • Suan Watts
    September 13, 2013 at 10:01 am

    My bedroom is just crying out for this. Just love the design and colours

  • Polly Anne
    September 13, 2013 at 10:06 am

    This pillow is lovely. I am trying to teach my grand daughter quilting and would love her to have this, it would give her the incentive to keep trying. Thank you for posting.

  • pam seay
    September 13, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Beautiful pillow! My new guest room would love it!

  • Julie M
    September 13, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Beautiful! Liberty fabrics
    rock!!

  • Johnne B.
    September 13, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to win such a beautiful piece of art! I would love it for myself, but I plan to bless a life long friend of mine that is in the last stages of an aggressive cancer, with this beautiful piece should I win. Thank you.

  • Shannon Dugger
    September 13, 2013 at 10:18 am

    very beautiful..new to quilting and am going to try to make one like it…having this one will make a wonderful pair….lol…it is lovely…

  • Maria
    September 13, 2013 at 10:27 am

    What a beautiful pillow!! And I just love the colors!

  • Nancy b
    September 13, 2013 at 10:29 am

    What a lovely way to use those fabrics, and such a generous thing to do, thanks for the chance to win!

  • Addy Van Anne
    September 13, 2013 at 10:34 am

    You did an amazing job on this pillow! It is gorgeous. What a generous giveaway. I know exactly where I would put this pillow in my house. 😉

  • Debbie
    September 13, 2013 at 10:37 am

    Love the colors!

  • Ann Fruits
    September 13, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Yellow and pink used together is so cheerful and uplifting! Your choice of colors and fabrics worked well to make this beautiful pillow. I would be delighted to be the owner of this lovely work of art! Thanks for your generosity! I know that whomever wins, it will be most appreciated!

  • Trish
    September 13, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Absolutely stunning !

  • Sheila Palkowitsh
    September 13, 2013 at 11:20 am

    The pillow is beautiful, your work is meticulous, the one thing I have been unable to make myself learn is quilting.

  • Kristy
    September 13, 2013 at 11:23 am

    This would look lovely against my daughters pure white quilt.

  • Martha Albee
    September 13, 2013 at 11:36 am

    I love the star quilted pillow cover. I have never made that pattern but would like to try it sometime. I have made several log cabin quilts and love to do quilting.

  • Jan
    September 13, 2013 at 11:52 am

    This pillow is not only beautiful but the colors are so soothing. It would be a great inspiration for a quilt in the same family of colors so that both could be displayed together. I would truly love to have this work of art to cherish.

  • Di
    September 13, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I have just started to learn patchwork and would like to think I would be capable of achieving a masterpiece like this beautiful pillow. Would love to win it so I could then see how all the different pieces are put together. x

  • Gloria Ray
    September 13, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    The pillow just makes me happy 🙂

  • Elaine Archer
    September 13, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Simply beautiful! I’m on my way to Cozy Quilts to buy fabric for my next project. The colors in this pillow makes me want to buy pinks and yellows. I think it’s time I made something for my granddaughter. Best of luck to the winner.

  • Linda
    September 13, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Too pretty to give away. If I win it, I’m keeping it!

  • Donna Wingo
    September 13, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Beautiful pillow and design.
    Love to win it…….

  • Maria
    September 13, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    I love the way you used those narrow pieces! Such a beautiful piecing! I can see this pillow cover for my only granddaughter’s bed! She loves all things pink! Thanks for the opportunity to see your work, and try to win it too! 😀

  • Pat
    September 13, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Love that pillow. If I don’t win I’ll have to make my cuz one!

  • c long
    September 13, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I am inspired ~ forever have wanted a 8 point star pillow and absolutely enjoy the tips shared and a chance to win the beautiful pastel pillow would look amazing in my guest room in a highly prized place of honor ~ will probably have to make a complementary pillow and perhaps a gift or two ~ thanks for sharing and giving us an opportunity to see the final results up close and share it with others ~ Claudia

  • Eleanor
    September 13, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I love the pillow design from the tips of the star’s points to the beautiful colors used in this design. I am inspired by your creation and would love to create a companion project should I be so lucky as to win the lovely pillow. “Heart” all things quilted from vintage to modern. And I want to mention that I am the proud possessor of my great aunt’s crazy quilt made with velvets and satins and wonderful decorative stitches. I am 75, so I am guessing the quilt is well over 100 years old. Unfortunately, no one is now living who can verify its age.

  • Gail
    September 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    This is a beautiful pattern and I love the colors.

  • CAROL
    September 13, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    xQuisite quilting, fabulous fabric!! I am fairly new to the quilting world, your pillow is an inspiration to continue to practice, learn and never give up.

  • Linda Sloan
    September 13, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    This is a beautiful pillow! Looks like perfect workmanship! If I don’t win it, I would love the pattern!

  • sherry thompson
    September 13, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    GEORGEOUS!!! REMINDS ME OF A SOFT COTTON CANDY KIND OF DAY. SURE WOULD LOOK GOOD ON MY BED! AWESOME PILLOW!

  • Nancy White
    September 13, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    I would love to have this pillow, the colors are perfect for my bedroom. Hope I win Thanks

  • diana mcmanamey
    September 13, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    would love the pillow,my fav colors.

  • Angela Vanderbogart
    September 13, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! I would love to have it!

  • Robyn
    September 13, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    I wish I may, I wish I might
    To win this cushion
    would be a delight.
    ……
    This gorgeous sweet cushion would be cuddled and loved by my darling granddaughter. She is my little star!

  • Judy Crutch
    September 13, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I would really love to send this cushion cover to my daughter in law, Crystal. She loves pastel colours and the bright cushion on her bed would brighten her up as she is in her third pregnancy and nearly bedridden with morning sickness still, in her third month. She was ill for the first 10 months of her first pregnancy; 15 mths in her 2nd and now still pewking in her third month this pregnancy. Thank you.

  • Lesley
    September 13, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    I love this cushion, The design and the colours you have used.

  • Carolyn Gerstner
    September 13, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    This is absolutely gorgeous, you did a beautiful job….. I would love for this to go to my husband actually.. the bright pink colors are very cheery … he has the big c so I’m always looking for ways to make him smile.. whoever the lucky person should be very honored… ty

  • Maggie Cooper
    September 13, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    I have a grandchild on the way, due in February. This would be a great gift to welcome the new addition. After nine years of wanting a child, and two miscarriages, this cheerful pillow would be perfect!

  • Taryn
    September 14, 2013 at 1:35 am

    Thanks for the giveaway. This is of course a beautiful design, but what I really love is your choice of colors!

  • Jodi
    September 14, 2013 at 7:18 am

    What a gorgeous pillow! Way beyond my skill level. 🙂 I’d be honored to win it!

  • Darlene
    September 14, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Love this pillow. It reminds me of the quilts my grandmother used to make.

  • Flo
    September 14, 2013 at 9:38 am

    I adore that pillow! I want that pillow!! Pick me! Pick me!!!

  • Joyce Baird
    September 14, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Its a beautiful pillow. I am always excited at the possibility of winning something. I’m usually, more like never, the one to win. But win or not, I think I might just try my hand at making one.

  • Virginia
    September 14, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Absolutely Beautiful pillow!

  • Carla Brewer
    September 14, 2013 at 10:38 am

    This is absolutely beautiful! I would proudly show it off if I was lucky enough to win it. Then I would immediately try my hand at making another of this same pattern.

  • Susie Lucas
    September 14, 2013 at 11:10 am

    This would be placed in a warm, loving, inviting country home where it could roam free in amber waves of grain.

  • Barb
    September 14, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    I would love to have the pattern. My friend meet on the 2nd firday of each month to make quilts. For needed kids and new mother who need a little help get the think a place for them and there kid and or new baby. Just Love It.

  • Janis Johnson
    September 14, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    I just bought the supplies to take my first quilting lesson. I’ve wanted to do this my whole life but never gave myself the time to learn it. Now that I’m retired I’m taking advantage of the opportunity. Your pillow has inspired me to work hard to be able to quilt my own masterpieces. My grand daughters are 14 and 16 and have ask me to make quilts to put in their hope chests. I was so flattered that I cried.

  • Doris Marrs
    September 14, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    I would love to win this pillow it is beautiful. If I win I have a place to put it in my guest room it would be lovely on the old bed in that room. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to win this!

  • Mary R.
    September 14, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    That pillow is absolutely beautiful ! I would love to have it !

  • Christina Weaver
    September 14, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    What a lovely pillow. My husband won’t let me have it on the bed either, but I’d love it on the couch!
    Thanks for giving this away!

  • Brenda
    September 15, 2013 at 7:13 am

    Love your pillow. I think it would feel right at home in our home! We love anything quilted!

  • Lisa Patterson
    September 15, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Excellent work, it is just beautiful. Would be honored to add it to my quilt collection! Thanks

  • Mary Moses
    September 15, 2013 at 11:50 am

    I would love to win your pillow.
    Please consider me.

    Mary Moses.

  • Nancy
    September 15, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Gorgeous pillow! Remind me of a pillow my mother-in-law had. Would love to give to one of my grand daughters for Christmas this year.

  • Kathleen
    September 15, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    This pillow is just gorgeous. All beautiful colors (my favorites) and the workmanship looks perfect! With the amount of time you put into this, it takes a very special person to simply give it away. Displaying it would be an honor! I would hope that whoever wins it will, in turn, pass on something to someone else.

  • Rose Maddux
    September 15, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Love your pillow. It is a pattern that I’m considering using for a quilt. I really like this star pattern and you did a beautiful job making the pillow.

  • Lynn
    September 16, 2013 at 7:42 am

    Yellow and pink are my favorite colors, can’t take my eyes off the bright sweetness.