Friday, July 18, 2014

The Airstream Pillow


My good friend recently purchased a vintage Airstream to restore.  It's got all the original goodies in it, and I know she's got big plans, both inside and out.

For her birthday, I got a picture of it, and then went to work on this pillow.  I drew it out in a simple line drawing, and then cut out the individual pieces to use as templates.  I had way too much fun digging through my scraps for the perfect fabrics.  As if I needed more incentive not to throw out anything, ever.

I pieced the ground and the sky out of solid rectangles, and attached the trees and trailer to it one piece at a time.  I used a little bit of applique adhesive spray (I think spray baste would work just as well) on the backs of the pieces, and free motion quilted around all the little bits, leaving the edges raw.

She's got four Jack Russell Terriers, and so I knew there needed to be four dogs.  One of them does not play well with others, so he got put inside.
Little boy hand models are all I've got...please excuse the fingernails.
My friend loves thrifting just as much as I do, and she is always bringing me bits of vintage sewing notions and supplies when she finds them.  As a nod of thanks, I included a piece of rick-rack that came in a vintage sewing box she gave me.

I had a blast making it, and I see similar projects in my future.  Maybe even a quilt!





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11 comments:

  1. How cute is that! Lots of lovely detail

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  2. what a great pillow! it's very cute and full of so many details. such a thoughtful gift!!

    thanks for linking up to finish it up Friday!

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  3. Wow! That's a gorgeous piece of work! The pattern you've created, the beautiful fabric you chose, the dogs and the rabbits... And most of all the time and thoughts you put into this pillow... Your friend should be delighted with it. I certainly would. Beautiful creation!

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  4. What an awesome pillow and I am sure your friend was thrilled to get it!!

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  5. ohh my that is just too cute and the one doggie stuck inside just made me laugh out loud!!!

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  6. Awesome pillow and what a great gift! All those details! So fun. Thank you so much for sharing at TGIFF.

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  7. That door flap is so cute! I still have little kids and they always love the lift-the-flap books. :)

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  8. That pillow is adorable. What a sweet and lovely thing to make for your friend. I'm sure she will treasure it.

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  9. A really nice cushion. It's sure to be treasured!

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  10. What a great gift you made for your friend - really like it! I invite you to share your eye candy at Hexie Weekend where we like to see all kinds of things. Your tutorial makes it seem simple to replicate a photo. Thanks!

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