Accuquilt Go! challenge–Feathers

This month’s challenge is FEATHERS!

I bought this die a long time ago on sale I think and then never really used it.

Since I’m doing the BOB blog hop with accuquilt this month, I was also looking for something quick and easy to show this time.

I looked at the pillow inserts I had and picked this 16” pillow.

I wanted a pillow to match the kids’ couch, so I had scraps of this light green and solid white left over.

I cut out 3 1/2” strips of white fabric and Heat n Bond and ironed them together.

it was okay if I had “seams” showing

then laid out 3 layers on the Go! die

and cut out a bunch! (plus one small circle)

Then I cut out a square of the light green fabric ( I did the mistake of cutting 16” instead of 16 1/2” but I knew that with a pillow, you can stuff it in there and it will be okay)

I marked the center and diagonally with a washable marker

then laid out the pieces how I wanted it

the outer feathers I wanted to be precise and measure!

then fused them down after removing the paper backing.

I had a scrap left over so I could play with the stitching

Then I used a darning foot and a straight stitch and went close to the edge all the way around TWICE!

Then I did the whole pillow top too!

I made overlapping sleeves on the back and did a straight stitch over the folded edges (I made the pieces TOO big here, but didn’t want to redo them, it just took a bit of pushing to get the pillow into it)

I laid the other piece on top facing the opposite way and stitched all the way around. and the edges are zig zagged

Here’s the pillow all done!

Now I was curious how it would hold up in the wash, so I took the cover off and threw it in the wash

I kind of like the tips sticking up, I think it will be better after a few washings.

Have you tried the feathers die?

If you have, link up!