A big, scrappy pillow!
THE Amanda Jean Nyberg came to town to teach and share her quilts from No Scrap Left Behind. I was able to attend the trunk show on Friday evening and an all-day class on Saturday with other members of our guild. For the class, everyone was able to choose any quilt in the book and Amanda wandered the room helping, suggesting, and cheering us on. She is an absolute delight and if you get the chance to meet her you should.
I spent the week before the class devouring the book and deciding which quilt I would work on. I was all set until the trunk show when she unfolded her Mini Nines quilt. I quickly changed my plan and re-sorted my scrap box in preparation for the next day.
I made all my mini 9-patches with bright solids and bordered half with colorful prints and half with a white on white solid.
I had a 24" feather pillow form packed away so I made 49 mini 9's and am pleased to have a finished project in one week!
For the back I chose this canvas Cotton and Steel print that was in my stash. I love the dark contrast with the brights on the front.
My only purchase for this project was an invisible zipper. I really resisted heading to JoAnn's on a Saturday afternoon but it had to be done. I really wanted the zipper in the seam so when people use this I can tell them to "use the dark side" and there won't be a zipper in their way.
I must admit I haven't installed an invisible zipper since making my wedding dress. While not really invisible, this navy one does just kinda disappear. Really easy to do, too.
Super fun project and super fun memories of a super fun day!
Of course I'll be linking up this finish with CRAZY MOM QUILTS!
I'll also be linking this sewcial fun project with Let's Bee Social.
Go buy the book and start sewing your scraps!
