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Hawaiian Leaf Pillow

March 15, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 25 Comments

One of my favourite projects from last year was my Hawaiian Leaf Pillow.  I was inspired by some of the lovely Hawaiian appliqué quilts I have seen. I really enjoy working with DMC Perle 5 thread for the appliqué.

I am now working on another pillow to match using the reverse colours.

I am updating the pillows/cushions in our home theatre and the Hawaiian Pillows will make a good start. These lovely Metro Living fabrics from Marmalade Fabrics arrived yesterday and will be used for coordinating pillows .

The Hawaiian Leaf Pillow is in the latest issue of Handmade magazine

along with my Sewing Roll Project.

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: applique, pillows

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  1. suzitee says

    March 15, 2011 at 5:36 am

    Congratulations on your recent publications Lisa! The colours in your cushion are gorgeous.

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  2. yuli-prezent says

    March 15, 2011 at 5:45 am

    I like your lovely blog very very much:)) The cushion is wonderful!

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  3. Pinkadot Quilts says

    March 15, 2011 at 5:56 am

    Both are great!

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  4. Terriaw says

    March 15, 2011 at 5:57 am

    beautiful pillow! I love the colors so I look forward to seeing your next project in reverse colors.

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  5. Dawn says

    March 15, 2011 at 7:05 am

    Beautiful! Love those colors!!

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  6. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    March 15, 2011 at 7:53 am

    Aren’t you a clever duck! Congratulations on another magazine credit.

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  7. Katherine says

    March 15, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Yum! Love the colours you choose for your pillow, Lisa.

    Congrats on having another of your gorgeous projects published! Woot! Woot! :o)

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  8. Talin's Corner says

    March 15, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Your stitches are beautiful. At first, I thought they were machine stitched. Congrats on your publication, they look like fun projects to work on and I love the way you used the rick rack and sewing machine stamp for embellishments.

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  9. Simone de Klerk says

    March 15, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Congratulations on yet another published project. Love how you used felt for it.
    And the Sewing Roll is also very cute.
    Thank you for your advise on the book from your earlier post!

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  10. Stephanie says

    March 15, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    I have a fondness for Hawaiian motifs. I lived there for 3 years and my daughter was born there. What a beautiful pillow and I love the stitching.

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  11. Patchwork and Play says

    March 15, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Congratulations! Looks like I need a copy of this mag! Love the sewing roll!

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  12. noflik nifelje says

    March 15, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    great-colours!

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  13. Samelia's Mum says

    March 15, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Congratulations on your latest projects. I don’t have this issue yet – must get it.
    I’m eagerly awaiting the June issue *hint, hint*

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  14. Lillabilly says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Your stitches are so, so, so neat! Also…a home theatre!? I’m so, so, so jealous! 🙂

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  15. Roseanne says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Congratulations on your recent publications I love the sewing roll. Your stitching on the pillow is very neat

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  16. De says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Congrats on the publishing! The sewing roll is a great idea – one I certainly will be making – let me head out and grab that magazine!

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  17. Rumi says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Very nice pillow! Nice way to brighten up a room.

    Love the little sewing roll. I am in love with polka dots!

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  18. Bela says

    March 15, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Some more lovely projects, Lisa! The colors enchant me!!
    I am soooo curious to see that sewing roll opened…oh Lisa, I am!!!:o)
    Love!!
    Bela

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  19. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Great projects Lisa. I may have to buy this issue now. Off to the Newsagency.

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  20. QuilterLaura says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:47 am

    Lovely pillow and beautiful stitches! Really, there is nothing like lovely hand stitching. It looks like you used a felt (?) for the applique? I’m not sure. Great way to not have to turn the edge tho. Is the background quilted prior to adding the applique? Thx for showing us this beautiful project.

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  21. Peg - Happy In Quilting says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Congrats on the publication, gorgeous fabrics and I love the pillow….

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  22. Peg - Happy In Quilting says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Congrats on the publication, gorgeous fabrics and I love the pillow….

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  23. Tracy says

    March 17, 2011 at 5:28 am

    CONGRATS on another feature, Lisa! :o) LOVE the Hawaiian Leaf–the blue & green combo is especially fetching & cheerful. You make the BEST things… seriously! Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  24. Flaneur says

    March 17, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Congratulations on your blog, very beautiful pillow!!…

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  25. Matratzen says

    March 29, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Terrific work…!! Congratulations for your success lisa….Simply loved the Hawaiian Leaf pillow…Its color combination, design and pattern is really stylish….Eagerly waiting for your next collection…Good luck…!!

    Reply

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