blue & grey – another pillow

Quilted pillow covers are quickly becoming my new favourite presents to give. Over the weekend I made one for my little brother. I tried to make it as boyish as possible, pulling from my blue and grey stash.

I went with simple HSTs because they’re quick to make and I love the piecing process.

A quilted pillow cover might not seem like a go-to gift for a male turning sixteen, but he’s a bit of a maker himself, so I hope he’ll appreciate and most of all like it.

I had a Denyse Schmidt print that fitted so well with the colour scheme. I think it makes a great backing, it called for a grid quilting pattern! I’m still getting used to my new found love for Denyse’s fabric, so that might play into my appreciation ;-)

And I put my pillow zipper closure method to use again. I’m so happy I figured this out, so quick, such a clean finish. Sorry for keep going on about this…

So that’s it. I don’t get a lot of sewing done at the moment, as I’m preoccupied with other things, but whenever I do, I try to share. I’m looking forward to our September vacation, where I plan to pack my EPP stuff.

this post is linked up with Sew Cute Tuesday at 
Blossom Heart Quilts, Fabric Tuesday at Quiltstory,
Let's Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts and Needle and
Thread Thursday at MY Quilt Infatuation.

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