And had a good look at my selvage inspiration board on Pinterest. I found this little lovely from the Berlin Quilter, but sadly there was no tutorial. I had to put my Q-D skills to work and come up with my own measurements. I opted to make each rectangular section 3½ by 9½ with the goal of an 18 inch finished pillow.
Now that the top's done, I'm not so sure I want it to be a pillow. I don't have a suitable place for a pillow of this sort to live... but I do have a few empty spaces on the walls on my new studio. Hmmm....
While I was playing with my selvages, I came across a whack of Amy Butler selvages and decided to whip a new insert for my phone case. Himself bought me this lovely clear case for Christmas... I can fill it with whatever fabric I want (though I will admit that I've only had a couple different prints in there since Christmas).
I figured if I made a few inserts at a time, I might change it more often!
I'm linking up with WIP Wednesday @ Freshly Pieced as well as Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts.
Hope you had time for some sewing this week!
J
LOVE the fabric phone case inserts! Might have to try that :)
ReplyDeleteI've been saving my selvages for nearly a year... I think I might finally have enough to make something. Certainly will feel good to use 'em up!
ReplyDeleteSo many gorgeous selvedges - they will make a lovely project for they sure look delightful sewn together on your design wall. Nice way to enjoy your fabrics in a phone case too!
ReplyDeleteYour selvages are inspirational....I just started saving some, I guess it's time to start a new Pinterest board. Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun selvage quilt. I've finally started collecting my own. Like you, I thought I might make a pillow but it won't go with anything here. So I'm still collecting. Thanks for sharing this clever quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :) I love your fabric with the Keep Calm And Quilt On! Caught my eye right away :) I do use selvages myself. What size do you keep? Or do you always cut them before cutting your pieces?
ReplyDeletevisiting from WIP wednesday. Love love this. Don't stop at a cushion or pillow, this needs to be a whole quilt
ReplyDeleteThose selvage blocks are delightful! They look fabulous up on the design wall. And those phone inserts are so cool! You're stylin'!
ReplyDeleteI still haven't decided what I'm going to use my selvedges for. Can't wait to see what you finally decide. Love the new phone fabrics.
ReplyDeleteooh, I hope the sleep issue clears up soon but but it surely is a lovely wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteI have all my selvedges calling my name now. Thanks a lot. Geez. It looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I never keep my selvages. I love the way they look, though! I think the clear phone case and pre-cut fabric inserts are great ideas, too.
ReplyDeleteI like the selvedge on a wall idea. that way you get to look at them always. Ah happy place.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!! I love the phone insert idea, will give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI love using selvages and this cell phone case is a great idea. I'll have to start looking for this clear case. Great idea! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou are awake at 3 am?! And functioning?! And figuring out measurements and creating cool stuff?!
ReplyDeleteThis little head just packs in – never a shift worker's life for me.
I love the way those look - its going to make such a great wall hanging for your space. :) I've got to start saving mine!
ReplyDeleteOk, I need to get a clear case for my phone. Right now I have a lovely stack of fabrics on my lock screen but it's subtle--from a distance, it's just pretty colours, not "I'm a quilter!"
ReplyDeleteQD says: Good job!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been saving my selvedges for years for such a quilt. I absolutely love yours!
ReplyDeleteSo...have you decided to leave your lovely selvage creation the wall? It's gorgeous. Congrats on the new studio too. I found you on Let's Bee Social link up. Bee Social and stop by my blog any time.
ReplyDeleteI scrolled back from today's quilting pics to see how these were pieced. I love the long rectangles. I make a huge mess when I play with selvages, too. My supply is piling up again.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful what a little play can produce. I love the phone inserts, I've not seen anything like them The selvage piece is stunning and will look wonderful on your wall or on a pillow.
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