Monday, November 11, 2013

For the Boys - A Coastal Cruiser cushion!

Firstly, a big thanks to Amy and Madame Samm for bringing us another great blog hop! It is my day today to post for the "For the Boys " blog hop so I thought I would share a pillow that I made last week using the free "Coastal Cruiser" pattern from Tula Pink.
I haven't really done much applique but this is a fairly easy design to do and all of the pieces are marked clearly on the pattern - you can really change the look of the Combi just by using different fabrics!
I used some denim for the bottom half of the pillow front - you only need a piece about 20 x 10" for the pillow so this would be a great way to use an old pair of jeans!  I just did dense straight line quilting on the front of the pillow and then used a navy and white spot for the envelope back. 
And these are a few other items I have made for the guys in my family - links to each project are below the mosaic:
1. Kindle cover 2. Zesty Ziggy quilt 3. Gift card holders
4. Dad's gadget poouches 5. "Rolling Through" pillow 6. Architextures quilt

Thank you to Madame Samm and Amy for heading up this wonderful hop.  You can check out the rest of today's participants here.

November 11th

 Also, please note that Amy has added more bloggers and days to the Hop which now runs to November 15th.  

Linking to Fabric Tuesday at Quiltstory.
Kirsten.
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54 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)November 11, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    That Coastal Cruiser is just way too cute!

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  2. Judy BNovember 11, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    What boy wouldn't want a VW bus! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 11, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    I have the same pattern, but did not try it yet... Well, you gave me a push, because I like Tulla Pink and her fabrics also!
    Thanks for sharing

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  4. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 11, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Too bad they have stopped making the VW bus - I think it would be a big hit still.

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  5. Baa. xxxNovember 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    That is one cool cushion! Friends had a VW van that they painted like a ladybird - it was a sight! Brings back memories. Karen

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  6. GillNovember 11, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Fabulous - thanks for the link to the free pattern!!

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  7. SparkyNovember 11, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    I am so glad I scrolled down, I thought a man bag..ok lol
    but this is so much nicer lol
    I bet many will miss this…nice to have you join us

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  8. Elizabeth CoughlinNovember 11, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Your "Coastal Cruiser" pillow is funky and fun!

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  9. charlotteNovember 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    A great pillow. I love that pattern and your fabric choices are wonderful.

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  10. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 11, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    pillow is perfect....great work

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  11. DebraKay NeimanNovember 11, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    I am just crazy for that pillow. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  12. Carol SwiftNovember 11, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Love the pillow...perfect for any guy!

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  13. Loves to QuiltNovember 12, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Very cute pillow!

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  14. Lorna McMahonNovember 12, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Fabulous job on that cushion. I like the jeans fabric. AND Love the architextures quilt!

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  15. Connie Kresin CampbellNovember 12, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    What a neat pillow, thanks for sharing!

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  16. MalinisQuiltsNovember 12, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Great coital pillow! Love it!
    Love other projects too! they all look great!

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  17. evelynNovember 12, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Wonderful pillow. You did a great job on the applique.

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  18. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleNovember 12, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Great pillow. Like all your projects, especially Architextures quilt. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. VickieNovember 12, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Your pillow is very creative as are the other 6 (wow..6) things you made...I'm about to go check them out right now !

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  20. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioNovember 12, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Great pillow! Thanks for the link too.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Cute pillow. I can also see this easily being made into a quilt to go with the pillow. I really like the architexures quilt too.

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  22. JoyceLMNovember 12, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    Love the pillow - thanks for sharing.

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  23. Joyce CarterNovember 12, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    This is so cute! The pillow would make a great gift for any little boy or big boy, too. Thank you for sharing.

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  24. BobbieNovember 12, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    I just pinned a similar pillow for my nephew-he loves vw.s and he's only five. Your pillow is much cuter that the I one I pinned! I love the quilting! Now I will have to make one for him. (maybe for his birthday since my for the boys project is his Christmas present)

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  25. CarlaNovember 12, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    That is a fun pillow. The colors are fantastic.

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  26. Quilt n QueenNovember 12, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    This pillow is just the cutest!! Luv it. Thanks for sharing the link...I'm going to put this on my list of things to-do!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  27. AmyNovember 12, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    Love your cruiser! It is just perfect for the boys! Sew glad you joined us! ;)

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  28. LJNovember 12, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    What a super pillow; the cruiser is fabulous! Thank you so much for the heads-up for the pattern; I've already downloaded it. I can see a quilt made up with the cruiser being the center of the blocks. I'm off to check out your other projects...thanks. I'm a new follower.

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  29. Polly @ Pieces by PollyNovember 12, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    That is just too cute! Love the applique!

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  30. tink's momNovember 12, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    I learned to drive in a van like that. Makes for a great pillow and a wonderful memory.

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  31. Heather D.November 12, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    It's great! I have a lot of guys in my family and I confess that not many of my projects go their way. This is some good inspiration.

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  32. ShariNovember 12, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Very nice. Love your pillow!

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  33. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    I really like the coastal cruiser and thanks for the giveaway.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  34. MarcyNovember 12, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Cute as can be!

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  35. Just Quilt ItNovember 12, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Cute, cute pillow!

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  36. LanaNovember 12, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    I really adore that little pillow! If you don't applique very much, perhaps you should! That is very NICE!

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  37. JoanneNovember 12, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    I love the pillow and you did a great job with the applique. I really like the chevron quilt also and can easily see me making it in lots of variations. Thanks for sharing your creations and talents with us today.

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  38. Linda CNovember 12, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Cool pillow, Kirsten! You did a great job with the applique but the quilting is the most impressive part!

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  39. CeLynnNovember 12, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Love your pillow. It brings back memories of my moms VW van,she had a big smiley face on the spare tire cover :)

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  40. CreateologyNovember 12, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Fabulous Coastal Cruiser pillow "For the Boys". All of your men and boys gifts are very smart. Thanks for hopping. Creative Stitching Bliss...

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  41. CalicojoanNovember 12, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Too much fun... I memba those days! oops showing my age again!! LOL! So glad you took us down memory lane!

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  42. LeahNovember 12, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Super cute! Great project for the boys!

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  43. DebbyNovember 12, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Fabulous pillow. Very, very cute. And the quilting is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing all the pics!

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  44. HeidiNovember 12, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    What a great pattern, thanks for sharing!

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  45. Kristen KingNovember 12, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Very very cute!!! :)

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  46. CindyNovember 12, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Love the pillow. Such a cute pattern and the fabrics you chose made it good for guys!

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  47. UnknownNovember 12, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Love the bag, the colours really caught my eye. Thanks for sharing

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  48. StitchinByTheLakeNovember 12, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Love the pillow - very cute! blessings, marlene

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  49. Agnes B. BullockNovember 13, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    Great pillow- myfather in law had a vw van just like it!

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  50. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogNovember 13, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Lovely projects for boys, the pillow is such a great idea.
    Well done, thanks for sharing!

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  51. LindaNovember 13, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    What a great project! Well done!

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  52. TiffanyNovember 13, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    How cute! I love your pillow.

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  53. MichelleNovember 13, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Your pillow is so cute!

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  54. Katy CameronNovember 18, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Ha, you're right, I did recognise it, love your version :o)

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