Friday, April 23, 2010

A Sister Pillow

The Anna Maria Horner pillow from this post was looking a bit forlorn sitting there all pretty on my chocolate colored couches.  I thought she might need a friend.  And what better friend than a sister?

I've wanted one of these pillows for a long time.  I've seen a similar style on several different sites.  It is not technically quilted because I didn't use any batting.  Each leaf is appliqued and then stitched with a simple zig-zag.

appliqued tree pillow


I was trying for a Weeping Willow kind of look.  Not sure I acheived that, but I love the Sweetwater for Moda fabric that I picked for the tree trunk and branches. 

As is usually the case with sisters, one makes a much bolder statement than the other.


appliqued tree pillow

We can't all be brassy, red heads! I personally like the Weeping Willow best which may tell you a bit about me.  I go for a more subtle beauty.


 
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