I had never made anything out of the clam shell design before so I chose some fabric that I thought my partner might like, researched for info on other blogs and jumped in with both feet.
I'll have to say this wasn't a quick project. After the clams were in one piece, I layered them on top of some batting and muslin. Then I hand quilted all the curved edges with white perle cotton no. 8.
I added a back of Kona grey along with a hidden zipper and it will be sent off in the mail tomorrow to my secret partner.
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Oh my word, Mary - it's FABULOUS !!!!!!
This is adorable Mary!! I just love the fabrics :-) Especially the text fabric and the measuring tape fabric! I'm sure your secret partner will be so happy!
WOW...it is outstanding!!! I am so very impressed. Thank you so much for allowing us to get a peek at your wonderful work.
Oh, I love, love the cushion Mary!
I had a go at doing the clamshells for a quilt and gave up on them.
Now a cushion like that is a more do-able size.
Beautiful!
Julia ♥
That is soooooooo cute!
Your pillow is so pretty...love the way you have posed it in several pics!
Gorgeous! I've never done a clamshell before! Looks perfect!
Cheery wave!
Bev
It's beautiful! Your partner is very lucky. I haven't tried clam shells yet, but a cushion seems to be a good way to start.
I'm sure she will love it. Very pretty!
Your pillow is just the cutest thing. Love it!
I absolutely thinks this is the prettiest pillow! I just love everything about it...design, colors, fabrics.....you are going to take someone's breath away!
So pretty--you did a lovely job on the pillow!
Its gorgeous!! Great colours!!
I love it Mary
wow Mary..kudos to you! That is one pattern I'll never do but yours turned out fantastic:)
Gorgeous! You should do a post about your technique/process for doing the clamshells! :)
So cute Mary!!! I love it!
It's wonderful, Mary! Great fabrics and great design. Love the quilting. And it taught you something! The perfect project!
Adorable pillow, I'm sure your partner will love it!
Hugs,
Tatyana
I would really love to get this!!!
I love this pillow...must have been hard to send off!
Gorgeous-Clam shells are my favourite paper pieced design. Your bright colours certainly make it sparkle!
This pillow looks great. What a great way to try a new technique. This is a much more manageable size than a quilt. Love the fabrics.
Wow! I don't know if I could handle the piecing of the curves but what a pretty pillow. Your partner will love it.
great job! I just bought some mini clamshell paper pieces.
Mary this is so beautiful! Did you hand applique your clamshells. I love making them but they do take some time. Fantastic!
That is really lovely. You did a beautiful job and I know it will be loved.
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