May 13, 2013

Better late that never...

Last fall, I purchased quite a few screen printed panels from Cat & Vee. I love their fun, colorful and quirky style! Cat is the most avid sewer/blogger and always amazes me with her bold color combinations and extensive range of novelty prints - always the perfect ones for each project. Vee may be a silent partner on the blog, but her graphic designs sure speak up for themselves. You really should check out their shop and blog!


So I had inteded to use some of these panels for Christmas gifts and as that clearly didn't happen, I now managed to make two of them into cushions for my nieces' 8th and 13th birthdays.

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - for 13-year old

The panel is framed by a small (neon-ish) green border and a frame of randomly placed HST's and solid squares. I love how this turned out! Wish I could keep it for myself...
Dancecushion-complete

Dancecushion-complete-detail

Due to some miscalculations the front panel came out too large and I had to chop off the edges. As you can see there are no points along the sides...
Dancecushion-complete-sidedetail


MR. PIPSQUEAK - for 8-year old

I was getting short on time and had to do a (much) simpler design on this one. But I still think it is very cute - the doggy is quite detailed enough on its ows!

Red-dog-cushion-complete

Red-dog-cushion-complete-detail

To make up for the simple front - I added a crazy print (from Trade Winds by Moda) on the back - which went over really well - yay!
Red-dog-cushion-complete-back


So there - I was very happy to finish these up about 3 hours before their birthday party! Yes, I am a procrastinator...

Linking up with Alyce at Blossom Heart Quilts who is hosting this week's Let's Get Acquainted Monday Link up,
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21 comments:

  1. CatherineMay 13, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Both fab, but I especially love the doggy one, and I bet the 8 year old did too!

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  2. NilyaMay 13, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    ;-) i am still in love with the Dance pillow... But the other is so cute...

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  3. Nat at Made in HomeMay 13, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    iMovie mr pipsqueak!

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  4. Nat at Made in HomeMay 13, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    That was I love ...

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  5. Mrs Flying Blind...May 13, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Gorgeous xxx

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  6. PattiMay 13, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Both of them are just fantastic! The kids will surely love them.

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  7. ReneeMay 13, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Cute pillows!

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  8. KirstenMay 13, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    The look amazing! Love how you used the HST's to frame the top one.

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  9. Lia*s HandmadesMay 14, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Everything you make looks so neat! They're fabulous!

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  10. AnnabellaMay 14, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    What gorgeous cushions!! I have changed my mind and now Mr Pipsqueak is my favourite. Love that Trade Winds line - so wish I had bought some!

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  11. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    WOW. What gorgeous cushions, I am particularly partial to Mr Pipsqueak too.

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  12. Canadian AbroadMay 14, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Brilliant gifts. I still love the dancing one!

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  13. heart of charnwoodMay 14, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Both gorgeous, I'll bet they will be totally loved! :o)

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  14. Teje KarjalainenMay 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Hi! Wonderful pillows! The doggy one is very special and the print is beautiful - I love the backing, too!

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  15. cat and vee xoxoMay 14, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    thank you so much Marit for your awesome photos and words!! I love your dancing pillow - the fluro frame and HST border are both perfect, I love the colours you've chosen. And Pipsqueak looks fab in her little frame, and the backing you chose is gorgeous.

    I saw your lovely photos on Flickr last night, and it's been such a thrill to find your blog post now - you've really made my day with your very kind words. Thank you so much. I hope your nieces were both really happy with their gorgeous gifts. I'll email your blog link to Vee so she can see it too. Cat x

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  16. cat and vee xoxoMay 14, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Marit - do we have your permission to share your blog-post link on our Facebook page? We are still trying to get better at Facebooking - we've not had a page for too long. Thanks so much, I'll wait to hear. Thanks so much again for such a lovely post. Cat x

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  17. Sewing MomMay 14, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Great pillows...I love the colors!

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  18. Mama PeaMay 14, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Oh, I just LOVE them! I will check out the link. And no one will miss the points on the sides. There is to much other loveliness to look at! Okay, my turn! Please make me one now. LOL.

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  19. cat and vee xoxoMay 16, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Hi Marit
    Cat shared your blog post with me. Outstanding work love, especially the 'Dance the night away' cushion. That is the best one we've ever seen. Pip so gorgeous too.
    xxx vee (vanita)

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  20. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsMay 16, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Those solids on the first cushion are perfection! They're perfect for a 13yo!

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  21. Happy TurtleMay 19, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    They are both great. I love Dance the Night Away!
    Carol

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