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Log Cabin Pillow

October 27, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 73 Comments


We are back from our trip to Brisbane! Thanks for all the good luck wishes – Sarah’s team were fantastic and it was such a great experience for the kids. Thanks also for all the wonderful comments on my Midwest Modern Quilt – I was blown away by all the sweet feedback.

You may recall I made some scrappy log cabins earlier in the year. I have combined them to make a large cushion cover sized to fit a European Pillow.

These large pillows are great for kids to sit on while playing on the floor with their Lego etc. I added a little pocket on the back – perfect for leaving secret notes for each other.

Posted by Lisa

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  1. Handmade says

    October 28, 2009 at 3:36 am

    Beautiful work – so neat – great stuff!

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  2. randi says

    October 28, 2009 at 6:29 am

    This pillow is so fun and cheery! I love that you let the kids sit on it while they play Legos. It is too easy to keep the lovely stuff in the corner. Set it out and use it, I say!

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  3. Cassie @ You Go Girl says

    October 28, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    Love that pillow. Very happy!

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  4. Christy says

    October 27, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    so colorful and very pretty!

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  5. LizzieJane says

    October 27, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    So very glad that you had a wonderful time in Brisbane. Your pillow is just wonderful. I love the bright colors.
    x

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  6. Linda says

    October 27, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    oh the cushion is sooooo beautiful so bright and happy. I have been a bit slack in getting your pattern off to you Lisa but I did actually get it in the post 2 days ago and in past experience parcel post can take 7 days from Tassie to perth but please know it is on it’s way!!! xx

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  7. Journeying Five says

    October 27, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    i love the log cabin, the colors, the pocket, that it is zippable! cute all around.

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  8. Jodie says

    October 27, 2009 at 11:58 pm

    I love that pillow but no way would I let any kids near it !!!

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  9. peppermintpatcher says

    October 28, 2009 at 12:41 am

    The secret pocket is an inspired idea!

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  10. Simone de Klerk says

    October 28, 2009 at 1:05 am

    How very pretty. I love the little pocket for secret notes (O:

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  11. MissyMack says

    October 28, 2009 at 1:12 am

    LOVE it!! How colourful and pretty and gorgeous – and just lovely! 😀

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  12. Andi says

    October 28, 2009 at 1:58 am

    Love it.
    Gorgeous!!

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  13. clare's craftroom says

    October 28, 2009 at 1:58 am

    That is so happy ! I love it .

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  14. Penny Williams says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:18 am

    that is just gorgeous!

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  15. Stephanie says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:36 am

    I’m not so sure I could put that beauty on the floor!!! Love the little pocket.

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  16. méri says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:39 am

    Clever that pocket on the back!
    Love it.
    Welcome back

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  17. crafty things says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:44 am

    Great looking cushion – love the pocket on the back.

    Good to hear that Brisbane went well.

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  18. Jenny says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:50 am

    Such bright and lovely cheeriness and I love the pocket idea too

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  19. Rumi says

    October 28, 2009 at 4:00 am

    Beautiful pillow and what a sweet idea to add a secret pocket in the back!

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  20. Sally says

    October 28, 2009 at 4:26 am

    O my – that is such a lovely pillow. 100% delightful.

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  21. texmorg says

    October 28, 2009 at 4:27 am

    Lisa, welcome home.
    Your pillow is so bright and cheerful. I love log cabin anything.
    Linda

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  22. silverpebble says

    October 28, 2009 at 4:28 am

    Both your quilt and this big cushion are super stunning. The colours in the cushion colours are seriously vibrant and cheerful. Just wonderful.

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  23. Jessica says

    October 28, 2009 at 4:36 am

    There is nothing better than a bunch of log cabins. Hands Down.

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  24. Terriaw says

    October 28, 2009 at 5:17 am

    This pillow is so gorgeous! And I love that little pocket on the back for leaving secret notes. I would love to make one of these, since we lounge on the floor a lot. Congrats on the Mod Podge feature – that’s really cool!

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  25. soyee says

    October 28, 2009 at 5:47 am

    very nice and colourful.

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  26. suzitee says

    October 28, 2009 at 5:49 am

    Welcome home girls, and so glad you had a great time 🙂 Congrats on the MOD PODGE feature, must check it out. Your scrappy log cabins are just gorgeous, but I’m not sure I could put it on the floor 🙂

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  27. springrose says

    October 28, 2009 at 7:07 am

    That pillow is so cute! I think I have just found my ispiration for my girls room make over! Thanks!!

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  28. GUGAW says

    October 28, 2009 at 7:13 am

    ooh beautiful pillow! and thanks for the link, i’ve been wanting to play around with modge podge (heard great things about it) and now i have the perfect excuse!

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  29. JG says

    October 28, 2009 at 7:23 am

    The bright colored pillow is great!

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  30. Renee says

    October 28, 2009 at 9:23 am

    How gorgeous and then the little pocket. Amazing.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  31. Carrie says

    October 28, 2009 at 10:03 am

    Fantastic color choices! I really like the black and white punches. And that little pocket! You always do that — you take an idea and add that one little special thing that makes your projects so original and wonderful!

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  32. em's scrapbag says

    October 28, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    What a fabulously fun cushion!
    I had just read your about your mini notebooks. I’ve been geaning ideas for my quilt guild next year when I’m president. I knew you would be a great resource.

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  33. Dancin' Puffin says

    October 29, 2009 at 3:54 am

    This cushion is so much fun. I especially love the pocket on the back – perfect! 🙂

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  34. Karin says

    October 28, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    What a great pillow. Those colours, it’s fun! I would love to sit on it and play with lego too 😉

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  35. Kim says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    Oooooo – I think I love this pillow!! A great way to use up some scraps!

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  36. rachelmp says

    October 28, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    Love it Lisa! I need to do some serious scrap busting and need a project like this. Well done to Sarah too

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  37. Sylvia F says

    October 28, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    Beautiful cushion I myself have some log cabin squares done and have a European pillow I think I should make one or two… Could you please just tell me what is the width of the white sashing?
    Sylvia F.

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  38. Marina says

    October 28, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    Beautiful LIsa!

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  39. natalie says

    October 28, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    All i can say is i want one!

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  40. bubbachenille says

    October 28, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    It’s just delicious..

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  41. Suzie says

    October 29, 2009 at 3:18 am

    It sounds like a nice time in Brisbane! The cushions are so beautiful! I love how combined the fabrics!

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  42. Tracy says

    October 29, 2009 at 3:27 am

    Sooo pretty… just LOVE the bright, jazzy colors, Lisa! That “hidden” pocket is such fun. So glad you had a great time in Brisbane. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  43. K-Sue says

    October 29, 2009 at 5:03 am

    Cute, cute – I think I like the back even better than the front.

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  44. Mod Podge Amy says

    October 29, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    It was my pleasure. And that pillow is amazing! xo

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  45. Laura in Paris says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    Oh … beautiful and bright .. but hours of work!

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  46. HOPE says

    October 30, 2009 at 6:17 am

    OMG!!! THIS IS THE BEST EVER Log Cabin I have ever seen! I adore it!!!

    I must make one similar…love the vibrant colors..WONDERFUL.

    Thank you soo much for taking the time to stop by my blog…and encouraging me on my Sock Monkey. She was fun and I can’t wait to make more. They are adorable in pastel socks…

    Blessings..
    HOPE

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  47. HOPE says

    October 30, 2009 at 6:17 am

    OMG!!! THIS IS THE BEST EVER Log Cabin I have ever seen! I adore it!!!

    I must make one similar…love the vibrant colors..WONDERFUL.

    Thank you soo much for taking the time to stop by my blog…and encouraging me on my Sock Monkey. She was fun and I can’t wait to make more. They are adorable in pastel socks…

    Blessings..
    HOPE

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  48. Brittney aka Milmomma says

    October 30, 2009 at 6:36 am

    Love the pillow! The pattern would make a neat quilt too! Bet that would a lot of work though 🙂

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  49. fiberdoodles says

    October 30, 2009 at 7:20 am

    Oh this is so pretty. I just love the log cabin block, but I mostly love using the log cabin ruler 😉

    Thank you for your visit and sweet comment! Enjoy your day!!

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  50. Shannon says

    October 30, 2009 at 10:35 am

    I love the colors you chose, mixed with the crisp white… what a happy pillow! And having a spot to leave/ find a sweet note is frosting on the cake.

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  51. Handmade in Israel says

    October 30, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    OOOh! I love this! That secret pocket is the cutest thing… my kids would love leaving notes there. Really lovely work!

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  52. Ali Honey says

    October 30, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    I love your colourful big cushion. It just might have given me an idea for something I am about to begin. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. The Rainbow Patch says

    October 30, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Your log cabin pillow & quilts are beautiful – you should be very pleased – your work is lovely. Susan

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  54. Thimbleanna says

    October 30, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Oh Lisa — that’s just gorgeous! Now I want one — or MORE! Love the colors!!!

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  55. jacquie says

    October 31, 2009 at 6:31 am

    beautiful! i love big pillows and the pocket on the back is genius!

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  56. Carrie P. says

    October 31, 2009 at 6:35 am

    Love your pillow. great way to use leftover blocks.
    Going to check out the mod podge blog. I just mod podged some fabric on some metal containers. Fun!

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  57. bluebird-lyn says

    November 1, 2009 at 1:21 am

    Hello Lisa, thankyou for your post on the Log Cabin pillow….my family love to lay on the floor and watch telly….I looked at some Japanese cushions recently…but they were stained….you solved my problem…Warm Regards Lyn

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  58. Janean says

    October 31, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    i like the fresh, bright colors on an old favorite pattern!

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  59. raining sheep says

    October 31, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    WOW!!!! That is gorgeous. Log cabin is my favorite quilt pattern. I was looking at a new Bernina sewing machine this weekend! Sigh! I will take at least two weeks to think about it.

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  60. two hippos says

    November 1, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    What a fabulous pillow, wonderful colours!

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  61. Leah (mummy made it) says

    November 1, 2009 at 2:06 am

    This is sooo awesome, you are sooo clever

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  62. Liz says

    November 1, 2009 at 6:22 am

    I love that secret note pocket!

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  63. Heleen says

    November 1, 2009 at 6:38 am

    Although a bit late, but oh oh wath a beauty!!! so colorful and that little secret pocket does it!

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  64. QuiltedSimple says

    November 2, 2009 at 7:20 am

    Oh this is so pretty – you have given me a great idea for a christmas present for the kids!
    Kris

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  65. Indigo Blue says

    November 2, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    This cushion is absolutley gorgeous!!

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  66. Renee says

    November 3, 2009 at 9:54 am

    How I love that back pocket, I seriously could kiss it.

    xoxox

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  67. bingo~bonnie says

    November 4, 2009 at 10:45 am

    love the colors of fabrics in this – so PRETTY! and that pocket idea is too cute – I hope they do leave notes to one another and to you 🙂

    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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  68. Lindsay says

    November 4, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    This is BEAUTIFUL! I’m just working on my first and second quilts. (Both lap quilts) I have never seen a log cabin pattern that was inspiring, but all of a sudden I NEED to make one!

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  69. Lindsay says

    November 4, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    That is stunning. I have never seen a log cabin pattern that is inspiring but now I HAVE to make one!

    Reply
  70. myriam says

    November 6, 2009 at 7:19 am

    Hi hi,
    wish you a happy weekend … and you are a sweet tooth too, come and join the Candie… Hugs Myriam

    Reply
  71. Geezees Geezees Custom Canvas Art says

    November 6, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    How pretty…love the colors!

    Reply
  72. Alison says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    Oh, I love it! My children need to sit on some pillows like this!

    Reply
  73. Rachael Rabbit says

    November 17, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    I love this – I have so many scraps that I really need to use up – this is exactly (well a la Rachael Rabbit) what I plan to do with them!

    Reply

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