Friday, 12 October 2012

Patchwork Pillow - a crochet kind

I've had something like this on my 'must make' list for a while and I've followed this tutorial for the blocks to make a pillow.  




joined them in sections ...







 





 
all joined up ...



and I've finished the front with two rows of double crochet stitches in turquoise around it.


 
and here is the finished pillow ...  all rainbowy and patchworky ...
 


the back :

 
Since the holes were kind of small for big buttons, I've decided to add ribbons to give it a neat finish.   This pillow measures at 20" square and it lives with 5 other bright-coloured pillows in my daughter's room!    She LOVES pillows, by the way!!!
 
There's something quite wonderful about completing a project especially one full of crochet goodness.  My fingers are all itchy to make another pillow in different yarn now, but of course I must keep plodding along with my other projects...
 
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
 
 
 
 

 

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40 comments:

  1. Béa12 October 2012 at 18:26

    Wonderful colours ! Thanks for sharing tutotial's link.

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  2. Oops-Lah12 October 2012 at 18:32

    Truly gorgeous!

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  3. Sil12 October 2012 at 18:58

    Crazy colors! I love it!

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  4. Carin@Ullhärvan12 October 2012 at 19:10

    It's gorgeous! Sometimes we need lots of colours.

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  5. Rebecca12 October 2012 at 19:44

    Great colours, so bright and cheerful

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  6. Marit12 October 2012 at 19:47

    It might be the craziest cushion I've ever seen, but it is really fun and cheerful!

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  7. hafza12 October 2012 at 20:25

    Wow...I love your pillow! Bright rainbow, happy colors:)

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  8. Kelsey12 October 2012 at 22:06

    So awesome!! Love the bright colors and those ribbons are perfect!

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  9. Grit12 October 2012 at 23:36

    Wow, this colors are so beautiful !!!
    Liebe Grüße Grit

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  10. Martha 12 October 2012 at 23:43

    It is gorgeous Farah! You did a great job. The ribbons are a perfect addition. I love all the bright (happy) colors.

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  11. Mina12 October 2012 at 23:49

    That is the cutest!! I wish I could make that!

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  12. BillieBee (billiemick)13 October 2012 at 00:20

    I love crochet and your colors are great.

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  13. Deborah13 October 2012 at 00:34

    Just beautiful!! Love the bright colors!

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  14. Jess13 October 2012 at 00:46

    Love it! The ribbons on the back are so sweet and girly. I haven't crocheted in a while because I like to do it when its cool. But we just had a front move in, so now I must break out the yarn.

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  15. City Krafters13 October 2012 at 03:09

    Bright is beautiful ---love it.

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  16. Chrissy13 October 2012 at 05:55

    Love it. Its so bright and happy! Have a great weekend.

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  17. Beth13 October 2012 at 06:50

    I love it! So bright and cheerful!

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  18. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD13 October 2012 at 10:47

    this is gorgeous Farah, I love the colours and the design and then the ribbons on the back, it's just fab :)

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  19. Rosemary Dickinson14 October 2012 at 00:36

    Love the bright colors! The ribbons really add to it! Great job! Isn't it wonderful to finish a project??!!

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  20. Janine @ Rainbow Hare14 October 2012 at 02:35

    This is stunning - really beautiful :)

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  21. Ginny14 October 2012 at 08:05

    Wonderful finish! Such a bright happy pillow, just perfect for your daughter :)

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  22. Kati from Kati's Quilting14 October 2012 at 08:41

    Wow, I didn't know you're so fabulous in crocheting! And just noticed you're a mom of teens. I always thought you were between 20 and 25 :))) surprise! Your pillow looks gorgeous!

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  23. Connie Kresin Campbell14 October 2012 at 09:23

    It has been fun to watch this fun and beautiful project and it makes me remember the crocheted pillows I made years ago.....in the same great colors. I just made mine into large granny squares.

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  24. Pam @Threading My Way14 October 2012 at 12:36

    Beautiful, bright colours making up a fabulous pillow. Love the effect of the crochet... seems to draw your eye in to the centre of each square.

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  25. Chez Roo14 October 2012 at 12:39

    Beautiful! I can imagine that your daughter loves it!

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  26. Roos14 October 2012 at 15:38

    Who doesn't want such a gorgeous pillow. I love it, the bright colours and the patchy effect are great.
    Greetings Roos

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  27. SuperMomNoCape14 October 2012 at 19:43

    What bright, happy colours you used for the cushion. It looks great.

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  28. Elaine14 October 2012 at 23:13

    Gorgeous pillow!

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  29. Anonymous15 October 2012 at 03:44

    OMG! Such a cute pillow! I'd love for you to share this and any other crafts at my new linky party, Submarine Sunday. I hope you'll stop by!

    T'onna
    http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/10/submarine-sunday-2-features.html

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  30. hueisei15 October 2012 at 04:41

    I love your pillow! The colors is so beautiful :)

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  31. Mel@Mellywood's Mansion15 October 2012 at 06:00

    Bright and cheerful - I wish I could crochet!

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  32. fenna15 October 2012 at 09:47

    very neat! I'm no crocheter so it's super neat seeing what you all come up with!

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  33. Gillian Grimmett15 October 2012 at 15:48

    Wow That is absolutely awesome! Love the colours.

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  34. kat12915 October 2012 at 23:33

    How cool is that pillow. So awesome. I like how you did a bunch of different patch sizes, and the way you changed the yarn colors just adds so many layers of depth. Great job!
    cheers
    -k

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  35. tartankiwi16 October 2012 at 05:36

    Wow, that's gorgeous rainbow goodness!

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  36. donna17 October 2012 at 10:39

    FarahLin your pillow has turned out beautifully. Thank you so much for following my blog and entering my give away. I am now your newest follower.
    Hugs
    donna

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  37. Sweet Woodruff19 October 2012 at 22:03

    Wow, that is so cool. I want to make one now.

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  38. MamaDaniel2 November 2012 at 12:06

    wow! cantik!
    kagum.. both side crocheted.. :D

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  39. sungogle23 November 2012 at 19:25

    WOW! This is beautiful... It's such a pretty pattern!

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  40. Unknown8 June 2013 at 00:44

    It looks so great!! Well done :) A big splash of colour!

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