I have been arranging, re-arranging, and re-re-arranging these squares endlessly. But at some point THIS configuration was settled on as the most visually pleasing and they have been sewn together.
I love how cool the quilting looks on the fabric that no one will ever see because it will be tucked away on the inside of the pillow. I will know it is there.
Fabric for the back of the pillow was selected. It has been living in my stash for many moons, from a time ages ago when I took a class from Keeley Barham. I used a small piece for a mail art bag and the rest has been patiently waiting for me. Just for this purpose apparently. Binding was made from other scraps.
More quilting was done because I need to practice free motion quilting, and the border was a good place to experiment.
It is now done! Except I want another one just this size to go downstairs on the couch also for my back. Happily, I find pillows to be the perfect project for playing around with different patterns, colors, and shapes.
While we are on the subject of quilting, this book from Uppercase came out a few years ago, but I just ordered mine in the last month. It is FULL of wonderful artists and their work. I had not previously heard of Diane Melms whose work draws me in like a powerful magnet.
You may be able to get this book in other places, I ordered mine here.