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Thursday, May 14, 2020

The Ultimate Home Decor Blog Hop - Pleated Effect Pillows and Giveaway

Today is the 2nd week of the
Ultimate Home Decor Blog Hop
where all the new fabric collections are being showcased.

What better way to show the gorgeous new Island Batik fabric collections
than with a little home decor?

I'm thrilled to share my project today,
"Pleated Effect Pillows"


featuring the new Island Batik Winter 2019 Collection
by Kathy Engle.


I was so excited to receive the fabrics in my first
2020 Island Batik Ambassador Box
and
imagine my surprise when I opened the surprise package to find these
holiday-inspired fabrics.


Each pillow was stitched with Aurifil 50 wt #2890 and a Schmetz Microtex (Sharp) Chrome 70/10 needle.  If you haven't tried these needles, they are perfect for the tight weave of the Island Batik fabrics.


The pleated effect is so quick and fun to do.


I made a tutorial for you to give it a try.
Click HERE for the full free tutorial.

It's a quilt as you go technique
with 
 in the middle.





will be coming to stores very soon. 
Perfect timing for holiday crafting. 
Be sure to ask your local quilt shop for Season's Splendor!

Giveaway Time!!
I am happy to share a sampling of the 
Season's Splendor
Island Batik fabric collection 
with one lucky reader.
I have cut a charm pack from some of the fabric I have left.



I'm covering the postage so this giveaway is limited to U.S. only.  (sorry)
Entries are open until May 26th
I'll announce the winner by May 28th.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway ends May, 8 at 11:59 pm PDT. A random winner will be notified on May, 9 and announced on May, 12. If the winner does not respond within the first three days after being notified, a new random winner will be chosen and notified.

Thank you for visiting.

Check out all the new Island Batik fabric collections,
sign up for a giveaway,
 and
see the complete Ultimate Home Decor Blog Hop schedule by clicking HERE.


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38 comments:

  1. Nancy LMay 14, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    I love your pillows and I love seeing batiks!

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  2. scottyloverMay 14, 2020 at 7:17 AM

    Oh this is a new to me technique! I will be checking it out.

    Thanks for the fun give away, too.
    Sandy A

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  3. cghundleyMay 14, 2020 at 9:03 AM

    The pillows look
    so pretty and a
    great technique.
    Carla from Utah

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  4. Linda WilliamsonMay 14, 2020 at 9:03 AM

    Love the colors and prints in Seasons Spendor. Thanks for great tutorial.

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  5. CalicojoanMay 14, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    What a fun technique! Gorgeous holiday fabrics headed our way. Yippee!

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  6. SaraMay 14, 2020 at 10:16 AM

    These are gorgeous! Love holiday fabrics!

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  7. @lutzcatsMay 14, 2020 at 10:38 AM

    Uh-oh...I think EVERYONE needs a tree shaped pillow for Christmas!!! Adorable.

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  8. Lori SmanskiMay 14, 2020 at 10:48 AM

    Oh but these are wonderful and so happy and fun. Thank you for sharing the instructions. Off to raid my Christmas stash. LOL
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  9. Sharon AuroraMay 14, 2020 at 10:54 AM

    I love your cushions, especially the tree cushion. Oooh, maybe a star shaped or bell shaped pillow too...

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  10. Sue DMay 14, 2020 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful pillows. Thanks for sharing this pleating technique.

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  11. UnknownMay 14, 2020 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you for great idea. I've been looking for a great idea to make some pillows for my house. Thanks,

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  12. JANETMay 14, 2020 at 12:23 PM

    Those pillows are so cute!!

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  13. barbara woodsMay 14, 2020 at 1:16 PM

    love the Christmas tree, want be long!

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  14. Quilting TangentMay 14, 2020 at 2:34 PM

    Cute pillows, like the effect with the pleats.

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  15. UnknownMay 14, 2020 at 3:01 PM

    Love your pillows -- thanks for the tutorial. Nancy A: SewingGranda@gmail.com

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  16. JollygirlMay 14, 2020 at 3:47 PM

    The pillows are great. I really like the tree pillow.

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  17. SewgirlMay 14, 2020 at 3:50 PM

    What fun pillows for the holidays! Thanks for sharing the great giveaway too!

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  18. EmilyMay 14, 2020 at 4:09 PM

    These are fabulous, Carla! And thanks for the tutorial! I particularly love the tree one and am now thinking about what shapes I could try!

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  19. Cindy ShelleyMay 14, 2020 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful pillows in those batiks!!!!
    I will be trying these pleats.

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  20. Vicki in MNMay 14, 2020 at 5:16 PM

    These pillows are adorable, especially the tree one!

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  21. Kathy E.May 14, 2020 at 7:21 PM

    Carla, you certainly have a jump on your Christmas decor this year...lucky you! I am very interested in trying your pleating technique as I love the look! Thank you for sharing the tutorial and your awesome projects.
    duchick at gmail dot com

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  22. NancyMay 14, 2020 at 8:07 PM

    I LOVE the fabrics - they really are great in your gorgeous pillows!

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  23. DianthaMay 14, 2020 at 8:19 PM

    Love the pleated effect! I need to try that. Thanks for the chance at a giveaway.

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  24. ΜοιρούλαMay 14, 2020 at 11:30 PM

    these are wonderful and so happy

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  25. GranChrisMay 14, 2020 at 11:42 PM

    The pillows are wonderful. I could see a lap quilt with trees or a wonderful Red and White quilt.

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  26. PamelaMay 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM

    What delightful pillows! I especially like the Christmas tree. Thanks for the inspiration! I enjoyed reading your bio on the Island Batik blog. Your Day at the Beach quilt made me smile and brought back a flood of happy memories of taking my children to the beach when they were younger. That quilt perfectly captures the colors and textures and breezes of those days. I love artwork that evokes all the memories and the senses of a time and place. Thank you for sharing your work and thanks for my virtual trip back to the beach!

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  27. tac73May 15, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    These pillows are great! Love these batiks.

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  28. BethMay 15, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    Your project shows this fabric off to great effect--on the tree it gives the impression of ornaments!

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  29. CyndyLMay 15, 2020 at 1:58 PM

    Love the tree.

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  30. nicolesenderMay 15, 2020 at 10:07 PM

    I love your beautiful pillows!
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  31. KathleenMay 16, 2020 at 5:54 PM

    The tree pillow is such a fun idea! I have a sister in law who loves all things Christmas - perfect for her.

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  32. JulieMay 17, 2020 at 10:07 AM

    The tree shaped pillow is a clever idea. Thanks for sharing

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  33. BarbMay 17, 2020 at 11:47 AM

    Nice pillows and a new technique to try--nice!!
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  34. Dawn FMay 17, 2020 at 8:12 PM

    That is such a pretty pillow! I think my mom would like a pillow like that very much.

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  35. CeciliaMay 17, 2020 at 9:15 PM

    Cute pillows! I think I will have to make your tree pillow! It is lovely!

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  36. GailMay 18, 2020 at 8:52 AM

    I love your pillow

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  37. JanMay 18, 2020 at 5:17 PM

    Thank you for sharing your marvelous talent with us!

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  38. dqMay 19, 2020 at 8:17 PM

    Thanks for the tip about the needles!
    Those Christmas Batiks are scrumptious in your wonderful quilt as you go design! Everything about your design is so clever!

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That you would take time to comment, makes my day so much brighter!