Thursday, December 15, 2011

Finished Cardinal Pillow

Wow!  Thanks for the input.  I loved hearing your thoughts.  And without them, I never would have gone in the direction I did.  This is what I ended up with:



I continued the branch down and toward the right so I could use white on the three sides of the left half (or third?).  It's not perfect but I think it still works.   Hope Mom likes it!



Linked up to Crazy Mom Quilts' Finish It Up Friday.

17 comments:

  1. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryDecember 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Ahh I love it! It looks like he's perching right on the tree. I love it. Now you have the best of both worlds, and I LOVE it as a pillow! I hope your mom likes it too.

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  2. Sharon WheelessDecember 15, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    That's so sweet. He looks so cute perched on his little branch.

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  3. christygirlDecember 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I LOVE IT TOO! I had no worthy opinion on the matter, but I enjoyed reading everyone else's ideas. And, of course, the final product is a perfect solution. :)

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  4. rebecca @ older and wisorDecember 15, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    How could she *not* love it???

    (note to self: must get wood grain fabric)

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  5. Sharon @ Red Poppy | Pink PeonyDecember 15, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    That is amazing. You are so talented!

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  6. Kristen, pajama mamaDecember 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Thanks, everyone.

    Rebecca, i should have noted earlier...the fabric is by Joel Dewberry called Woodgrain. I'm sure i'll use it again.

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  7. Alison V.December 16, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    So adorable! Love the wood-grain fabric. :)

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  8. ElenaDecember 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    It's so cute! Me gusta muchísimo.
    Un beso
    Elena

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  9. Go-Go KimDecember 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I LOVE this!!!! I have a pet (not really) cardinal that comes to stay every winter! He and his mate even nested in my Crepe Myrtle this past spring. Fantastic!!!!

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  10. BrittanyDecember 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I LOVE it!

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  11. Dedra CDecember 17, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful!

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  12. HeatherDecember 17, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Are you kidding? Mom is going to LOVE it! That is just too cute! :o)

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  13. KleepDecember 18, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    That pillow is beautiful. What a brilliant way to use the wood grain print, and the cardinal is wonderful. Great work!!

    I just bought that fabric from the Aviary line and now you've opened up my world of possibilities...great work!!

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  14. careDecember 19, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    WOW! Love it!

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  15. MelissiaDecember 23, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    That is just beautiful! My mother was a master quilter who died several years ago and she loved cardinals, especially at Christmas time. I love how you have used the woodgrain fabric, it really adds dimension to the piece. You have inspired me to try a paper pieced cardinal of my own.

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  16. carolDecember 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    As the recipient of this lovely gift...may I say I just LOVE the pillow!!! It will have an honored place in my home for a long time to come. Thank you to my wonderful and creative daughter, and to all her friends who weighed in with their encouragement and suggestions!
    May you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

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  17. scooping it upApril 13, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    I know this is an old post but OMG it's gorgeous. Love it. Really, thanks for sharing. I may have to copy this...

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