It was funny when I signed up for this hop I asked my mother n law what sort of quilts they made in the 60's and it sounds that the style of today's quilts are the same so that didn't help. So down to my stash of books I went and the very first magazine I picked up had this pillow in it so it was meant to be. so I had to make it.
When my grandchildren come down they will have a nice pillow to lay on and maybe leave my cushions on the couch. I also thought they might need a small quilt to wrap up in.
The material was so nice to machine quilt and I sewed the binding on by machine and it laid down so nice. I picked this quilt up last November during Midnight Madness from Connecting Threads for less than $20.00. A great buy. It measures 54 by 54. I wanted to take these picture's outside but the weather did not cooperate. It has rained all day.
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So I know that one of these projects represent the 60's but the quilt is make all with the Batiks fabric. I want to thank Madame Sam and Mary for all their work. I do so love doing these hops with them. Since I didn't have time to have a give away with my last hop I have decided to have one this time. All you have to do is leave a comment and a way of getting a hold of you and I will have a draw at the end of this hop. I had a little material left over from this project so here are two fat quarters of this Batiks material.
Hope everyone is able to join each one and see their great projects. Here is the list for the week. Have fun and cheer everyone on.
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Hey great projects....
ReplyDeleteThose kiddos will be comfy at Grandma's house ! They are super nice Marla !
ReplyDeleteI saw that pillow and almost made it myself! great minds think alike, they say! Love the quilt too!
ReplyDeleteI find it funny that the flower power and peace symbol are again popular. I am sure the pillow and quilt will get much use.
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow and sweet quilt! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the different blue shades you used for your pillow and your quilt, it looks so cool and reminds me of a silent see shore somewhere out there....
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Peace man! Great cushion, sew 60s! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLucky grandchildren! The quilt and pillow are beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cushion. Love the peace symbol. You know they will just add this to all the cushions they "borrow" on the floor. Lovely job though.
ReplyDeleteGreat cushion and quilt - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is wonderful with the peace symbol. Thank you for sharing your creativity and being part of this blog hop
ReplyDeleteThe piecing on that quilt looks really interesting, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow and quilt! I love working with batiks too... they are sturdier than regular cottons and machine quilt very nicely. Thanks for sharing today!
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with the peace sign! Your pillow and quilt are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun pillow and your quilt is beautiful! Thanks for being part of the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow and the matching quilt. The colors are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOHHH I am so PEACE with you...great quilt too...you are awesome to play with us how wonderful to see your creations
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects. The quilt is lovely and love that Peace pillow!
ReplyDeletePeace, we all remember that sign, hope it will never be forgotten. Beautiful colors in your batik.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on your pillow and quilt. Thank you for being part of the groovy hop!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Your quilt will be a treasure that I'm sure your grandchildren will enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pillow. The batik quilt is also lovely. The kids should be thrilled to snuggle with them both.
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow. Definitely 60s. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and pillow are very pretty. I love working with Batiks, they just seem to add something to the project you are making.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is a beauty. I'm sure that your grandchildren love the pillow and the quilt.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts. batiks are so lovely. thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love your peace sign pillow...it's so groovy! Beautiful quilt, too!
ReplyDeleteThose go together really well!
ReplyDeleteLove it, and I'm sure your grands will too. Connecting Threads has some of the best fabrics, and the best prices. I do love to shop there!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is so 60's. I love it. It is so pretty next to your beautiful quilt. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletewow love your pillow and quilt. fantastic job. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt & pillow! The colors are so calm & peaceful. Makes you want to just snuggle up with it.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely made two items from the sixties! The pillow is amazing and clearly sixties-related. The quilt is too, because as you rightly put it, it was the time of lounging about on pillows! And who has ever heard of lounging about without a quilt present? You nailed it. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow! Both projects are perfect for this hop!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, now you just have to play referee on who gets to use the pillow and quilt! babscorbitt@ gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your projects. They're all very lovely. Love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteThey are both just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI graduated from high school in 1960 and was in college during the early and mid 60's. It has been fun to see all the creative projects. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteAhh, floor pillows. Wonderful inventions! There will definitely be a little of rivalry amongst who gets to use your lovely pillow and quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour peace sign is very classic! and works well with those colors!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt, and pillow. The quilt turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBatiks were not as popular in the 60's as madras plaids. While I recall a indigo(blue) print and a faux multicolored print on a dress pattern, multicolored batiks were not available until just recently. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik for more information.
ReplyDeleteI just completed a quilt using batiks which used quite a bit of my collection, so I am building it up again in anticipation of making another batik quilt. I love both of your projects. Thanks for the opportunity to win some groooovy fabric and for sharing your batik projects.
Beautiful work, the quilt especially my favorite
ReplyDeleteLovely set!
ReplyDeleteI just love those colors! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteGreat! I know it's a peace sign but it is also a sign of pieces.
ReplyDeletePeace out! Lots of Love for the 60's decade! Enjoyed my visit Marla!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty, pretty. I'm sure your grandchildren will love them!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fabulous matching set and you got the kit for a steal!
ReplyDeletethanks sew much for sharing your wonderful works with us today.
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Annette
Peace, Love, and Rock and Roll! Thanks for sharing your pillow and quilt--lovely!
ReplyDeleteGroovy!! I grew up in the 60's!
ReplyDeleteLove the Peace pillow and I am sure your grandchildren will enjoy it. The quilt matches so well. Thank you for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLovely projects. Funny, seeing that peace sign - we used to think it was from the devil. All we had to do was "give peace a chance". Thanks for sharing your beautiful things!
ReplyDeleteNice projects, thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful quilt and matching pillow. The perfect pair to cuddle up with, hehe.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a super giveaway and the chance to win.
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Man my granddaughter better not see that pillow. I just had to make her a quilt with peace signs and if she sees that pillow I will have to make it for her. Love it. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are really pretty. That Peace sign is too cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt.
Thank you for sharing.
xo jan
What great projects. Love the blues. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteBlues are my heartthrob and I adore your pillow and quilt. I have recently been looking at Batiks and how versatile they are. Thank you for hopping. Creative Stitching Bliss...
ReplyDeleteVery pretty pillow and quilt. Your grandkids will love snuggling under the quilt.
ReplyDeletelovely quilt and pillow. Your grandkids will enjoy using them. I love the colors of your gift. Thanks for the chance to win them.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and pillow are lovely and they go well together. I'm sure the grandkids will love them.
ReplyDeleteThe kids are going to love the new additions when they come over to visit. Good choice, the peace sign. I guess today's quilts looking like the 60's is no coincidence since the clothes resemble that era too. Everything old is new again?
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks very cozy. Love the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteCool batik tones with the Peace sign, what a calm way to snuggle.
ReplyDeleteBatik fabrics are so great to work with and you've made something beautiful with yours. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win, very kind of you!
ReplyDeleteI love batiks. I'm a 60's survivor, the hair, the beatles, flower children, daisy bell bottoms. Sonny and Cher. So glad to have outgrown it all. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat is a cool pillow and the quilt to match is perfect! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow and lap quilt. The colors are my favorite. You may contact me at sandrag.aiken@gmail.com. I hope I can win.
ReplyDeleteLove you pillow! The colors are just beautiful in your projects. Beautiful work! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe Peace quilt is absolutely spot on for the 60's. It is adorable. I love your quilt. I didn't know that Connecting Threads ever had a Midnight Madness. I guess I need to pay more attention to my emails. Your quilt is beautiful in the batiks. Thanks for joining in on the fun of the hop to inspire us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletePeace Out! I love the pillow! Pretty quilt, too and what a great price!
ReplyDeleteI've never used a lot of batiks but had heard from others that because of the manufacturing process, it was hard to quilt. Since you said, "The material was so nice to machine quilt...", I'm looking forward to giving them a chance. "Peace"...was such a great greeting and farewell; reminds me of aloha.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely use of batiks! Great projects! :)
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