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Monday, November 26, 2012

Lets take a trip down Holiday Lane...

I knew as soon as I saw the Holiday Lane Pillow pattern what fabric I would use.
I made a Christmas quilt last year that we use on our sectional and it really needed a matching pillow.

Here it is on the back of my Christmas Quilt:


I added a few velvet bows to the tops of the trees.
Here is the quilt it matches:


Maybe the pillow shows up better here on the mantle:


I made the entire pillow out of 12 Days of Christmas by Kate Spain except for the snow on the roof.  For that I used white wool that I felted myself!

Here it blends into the quilt top:


It's hard to see, but I used a different quilting on each of the houses: stars, stripes, snowflakes etc.  I then used some special stitches on my machine to make the window sashings, the door knob and the wreath on the door.





A big thank you to Jill Finley from Jillily Studio Designs for designing the pattern for all of us to use, to Pauline for organizing this hop and to Madame Samm for everything she does.
Please go visit all the other Holiday Lane Pillow makers for today:


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91 readers left a comment:

Apple Avenue Quilts said...

It's lovely Mary and looks just beautiful with your quilt.
Good work!!!

Martina said...

Oh what a perfect match and it is so lovely!

Lesley said...

Your pillow is adorable and so perfect with your quilt!

Sunshine Girl said...

Its lovely - I love the colours - and the quilt is fabulous too! very Christmassy.

Nati said...

Fantastic pillow and a quilt! what a great job, thanks for sharing!

Nini said...

Wonderful work! I love your fabric. Great job.
Greetings from Germany
Nicole

Gill said...

Fabulous! I love these colours!
Thank you for sharing

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! You did a great job! :)

QuiltSue said...

That looks lovely in the fabrics you used.

memmens said...

Gorgeous and how lovely to have a matching quilt!

Quilt Doodle Designs said...

Beautiful pillow to match an awesome quilt! Love them both!

charlotte said...

Such a beautiful job Mary. Love that you matched it up with your quilt.

Sparky said...

each photo makes it look like a diff't pillow...so they all win in my eyes..yes go see...it is about YOU and your pillow today lol

Britt-Inger said...

Your pillow is sew lovely and bright. I love it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work

Abby and Stephanie said...

Beautiful! Almost makes me "like" Winter. :o) I certainly LOVE Christmas. You amaze with with your talents -- felting your own snow. Terrific.

Celtic Thistle said...

Great cushion and great quilt, looks like you have your Christmas decor sorted!

Agnes B. Bullock said...

WOW- what a work of art!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Great!! nice that you used those fabrics too

Calicojoan said...

What a great combo for a cold winters night!

gpc said...

What a great set! Beautiful!

beaquilter said...

that pillow is perfect for the quilt!! now I need a quilt to go with my pillow! well I have a tree skirt top made

Rosa said...

Your quilt and pillow are spectacular.Great job!

Kate said...

They look so good together.

tink's mom said...

What a great set. Love what you did with the pillow. Thanks for sharing,

Anna said...

Wonderful pillow! I love the snow on the rooftops :) and it goes so well.with your quilt!

pinsandneedles said...

Love your matching pillow and quilt! Thanks for sharing!

carla said...

Hi!!! Very pretty!!! Looks great with you quilt and I love it on your mantle!!!

giddy99 said...

It's quite lovely! I really like your color combination!

sew.darn.quilt said...

So beautiful, red and turquoise together, tre chic :)

Darlene said...

Adorable, Mary. Perfect with your Christmas quilt.

sophie said...

I love BOTH the pillow and the quilt it matches. I considered a turquoise sky and yours is just perfect.

Clara {Clover and Violet} said...

Love your pillow and quilt Mary!! Perfect for Christmas!!

Impera Magna said...

Lovely... ya done good!

LJ said...

Adorable! It almost looks as if the HL pattern was made just for you to match your quilt! lol Good to use those fancy machine stitches; it's so easy to just look but not use. Thanks for sharing your pillow.

Brenda said...

What a wonderful Christmas pillow and quilt! This will be treasured for a long time I'm sure! Great job!
hulseybg at gmail dot com

In stitches and seams said...

what a perfect accent pillow for your quilt.
thank you sew much for sharing them with us today
in stitches

Lynette said...

What a pretty set! You should put this up at the 2012 Christmas Quilt Show. :) I really love your stone mantle.

Jane's Quilting said...

What a good idea, making it to match your quilt. Looks like a cozy way to cuddle up to some hot cocoa. Thanks for sharing.

Helen@Till We Quilt Again said...

Hello Fellow Poster, Love your pillow. Just getting around to see what everyone has made.
I was able to browse around and look forward to more of your posts as I follow your blog. Thanks For Sharing!

Sara said...

Love the quilt and the pillow! The pillow looks like it was designed right with the quilt.

paulette said...

Wow!! Spectacular!!
P

Needled Mom said...

It is darling and I love the fabrics that match the quilt. Great idea.

Bev said...

Just gorgeous! As usual! I love all the colors...they are amazing! You did a beautiful job!

Cheery wave!

Bev

Quilt n Queen said...

OMG Mary it beautifully done! It is made perfectly to compliment your quilt...gorgeous! The sky fabric couldn't be more perfect. Great job!! Thanks for sharing your time and inspiration with us...Happy stitching, Pauline

Linda said...

How adorable! I love the pillow and the quilt! Great fabric too!

Patty said...

you made a lovely pillow. Wonderful fabric choices!

Scrapbook-ChickADoodle said...

Pretty! Love all the stitching. Congrats on being one of the chosen. Thanks for sharing.

Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane said...

Mary it looks great and goes so well with your quilt!

Chris said...

Lovely pillow......thank you.

Anna said...

I couldn't wait to see your pillow!!! it is so fun and I love that your Christmas quilt has a pillow now! lol

PolkaDotClassic said...

What a gret idea you had !
it looks wonderful together
enjoy your holidays
and thanks for sharing :)

BizyStitches said...

What a sweet set you have created. Lots of work, but well worth it. Thanks for being in this fun blog hop.

Melinda said...

It's beautiful! Well deserving of your spot in the top 3!

Judy B said...

Beautiful pillow and a quilt to match, wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

Mama Pea said...

Your pillow is just gorgeous. I love it. I should finish my quilt like yours sometime1 I would love to have it right now!

Farm Quilter said...

I love your pairing of the quilt and the pillow! Great job of making the the great pairing!!! Your house will look perfect this Christmas!!!

Robin said...

That quilt and pillow would show up spectacular no matter where you put it. One of my very favorites so far! Awesome job!

Gmama Jane said...

OOOOhhhh!!! I just love the pillow and quilt together! Your colors are marvelous. I love Kate Spain's design line...good choice. Congrats on being in the top 3.
Blessings
Gmama Jane

Carrie P. said...

Love it. So neat to make it match your Christmas quilt. Well done.

Carol Swift said...

The fabrics are beautiful on your pillow. I love the colors, the bows, and your matching quilt..very nice!

StitchinByTheLake said...

Mary how smart you were to match your quilt - I love it! blessings, marlene

evelyn said...

How wonderful. It is a perfect match.

Sallie said...

Love your fabric choices!

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

I love the fabrics you chosen, your cushion and your christmas quilt are both very beautiful!
Liebe Grüße
Bente in Germany

Rosemary B❤️ said...

Rosemary B here
WOW your pillow is really beautiful. Love the festive fabrics. Kate Spain has nice stuff I know.
I love your quilt too. wow, just lovely

Julia said...

It's lovely Mary and looks just beautiful with your quilt....perfect pair.
Julia ♥

JudyCinNC said...

Ohhhh, I do love this and know that anything with Kate Spain fabric will be a treasure for sure. Wonderful pillow. Judy C

Teatime Creations said...

How perfect to have a pillow that matches your quilt. Very cheerful pair for xmas chilly days.

Margarete Aguiar - Blog Escolhas a Guiar said...

Trabalhos lindos, lindos. Parabéns.

Thearica said...

So beautiful! Love those blues in the quilt and pillow!

Deb C said...

I love how you matched the pillow to the quilt. The colors are lovely and the patterns are fun.

Judy said...

Wow!! Your pillow is amazing and it a nice addition to your quilt. Thanks for sharing!

Sue said...

Pretty pillow, lovely how it matches your quilt from last year.
Happy Christmas!

Just Quilt It said...

It is beautiful and looks great with your beautiful Christmas quilt. I love your fabric choices, especially the snowy blue sky fabric.

Just Quilt It said...

The colors in your fabrics really "pop"! I love the fabric choices, especially the binding which makes your green border really stand out. A great job! One of my favorites!

Lane Munson said...

So so cute!

Vickie said...

Your pillow matches so well, it's a beautiful combination.

Denise :) said...

Mary, it's just darling! And isn't it funny how we can look at a project and know *exactly* what fabric we need to use for it?! It was the same for me with this pillow, too! :)

Terriaw said...

That pillow is awesome! Love the colors and especially love those snowy rooftops.

Pamela said...

Love your pillow and quilt. The fabric choice is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

Kim said...

Your pillow is beautiful! I love the bright and festive colors and your quilt fabulous!

Kim Brackett said...

Lovely pillow! I love the snow on the rooftops.

SIMPLESEW said...

Its Lovely, all of it. I am working on my ornamental Quilt too ! sorry I am late commenting. catching up after TG..

mascanlon said...

Oh my gosh! Adorable! Somehow I missed seeing your finished quilt last year. Sadly all of my BOM are sitting in a very box I got from Joanne's ready for me to make someday...someday being the operative word!

MoeWest said...

Your pillow and quilt make a great pair! I love the colours in 12 Days of Christmas.

Beth said...

Oh what a beautiful quilt & pillow! Fantastic work. Thanks for sharing.

Martha said...

Love it, love it, love it! They are so pretty together and I love the fabric. Thank you for sharing.

Ariane said...

Oh your pillow is gorgeous!! It goes beautifully with your quilt. Love it!!

Tatkis said...

What a lovely pillow! Bright and merry!
And the quilt is adorable too :)

Hugs,
Tatyana

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Karen said...

Such a festive quilt! Well done.