Good Morning! Today I'm celebrating the anniversary of the lovely Lori Holt's book Great Granny Squared along with Lori and some of her quilty friends. For something extra fun we made projects that use the squares from the book but with a twist of some kind.
My Great Granny Squared project uses the "mama" block form Lori's book. I made 9 blocks using Nadra Ridgeway of Ellis & Higgs Bloom and Bliss fabric and an aqua solid I had in my stash. I can't remember the maker, sorry about that.
For the "twist" part I decided to crochet a granny stitch around all of the blocks and then connect them with a granny stitch. I turned it into a pillow because I actually need some new pillows. Mine are tired, haha. I love pom-poms on pillow edges so I decided to finally give that shot. I love how it turned out. The tutorial I used for the pom-poms is HERE. I'm not sure that I did them exactly right but I think they turned out pom-pomish :)
The back of the pillow is envelope style and all I did was press the top and side edges in 1/4 inch to get a finished edge and sew it to the back of the crocheted edge wrong sides together. I stitched it down with a fat 1/8 inch seam. Things get a little squooshy sewing to the yarn but it does sew down very securely. I made a pillow form to fit it. It's about 18 x 18 inches.
If you would like to have Lori's book Great Granny Squared and make some of the fun projects in it or put your own twist on them you're in luck! I have a copy of the book to send to one of you lovelies thanks to Fat Quarter Shop! Just leave a comment below. I'll pick a winner next week.
Then be sure to check out the other quilty friends celebrating with Lori and the twist they put on their Great Granny projects!
Monday, December 14, 2015
Fat Quarter Shop (Hey, that's us!)
Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
Vickie of Spun Sugar Quilts
Katie of Good Golly Ginger
Sinta of Pink Pincushion
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Tina of Emily Ann's Kloset
Renee of Sewn with Grace
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Melissa of Oh How Sweet
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Jennie of Clover & Violet
Erin of Why Not Sew
Sherri Falls of This & That Patterns
Rachel of P.S. I Quilt
Sharon of Daisy Cottage Quilting
Friday, December 18, 2015
Greg of Grey Dogwood Studios
Pam of Pam Kitty Morning
Jamie of Busy Bee Quilts
Daisy of Ants to Sugar
Gerri Robinson of Planted Seed Designs
Happy Sewing!
xo Erin
Love this block, I am hoping for a chance to win the book and make my own things! Your pillow is really a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove your twist on the granny block!
ReplyDeleteLove your "twisted mama" block!! Lol. Somehow I never got this book so thank you for the chance to win one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow, thanks for the chance to win this book!
ReplyDeleteLove this project!
ReplyDeleteLike your pillow, would love to win the book.
ReplyDeleteThe very first afghan ever crocheted was the granny square when I was 12
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow!
ReplyDeleteI love the blend of crochet and quilt blocks-- such a great idea! And the pom pom trim is the perfect touch! Thanks! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGranny everything!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful combination, Erin! Those fabric grannies mix beautifully with crochet and I adore your pom pom trim (have yet to try crocheting them, but your pictures make me want to drop everything else I'm doing and dive right in! ;o). Love those pretty granny squares, so that pillow is a keeper! Thanks for the inspiration and eye candy.
ReplyDeleteoh Erin...another way too cute project from you! How perfect! Love everything about it and am definitely a huge fan of Lori's.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat's such an unusual and unexpected twist! Looks great,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pillow, thanks for the chance to win, I have lots of ideas now, Lorraine Isaac
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice idea. Your cushion looks great. I'd like to try that. I'm in the uk and know posting a book is expensive so don't include me in your giveaway if it's not open to us lot!
ReplyDeleteFabulous - I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is too darn cute!
ReplyDeleteI just love your pillow. It sure looks cozy! Great twist on the Mama Block.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is adorable! I love decorating with pillows!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow. I crochet and never thought about combining quilt block and crochet.
ReplyDeletepatsystitch@gvtc.com
What a gorgeous cushion. It looks great x
ReplyDeleteIain.ross30 at gmail dot com
I love everything about this project and would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteLove your twist on the granny squared pillow; crochet is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteErin, you rock, again! this pillow is soooo sweetie!! 💖💖💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteI love your twist!!
ReplyDeleteLove the block! The pillow is beautiful!
ReplyDeletePRETTY PILLOW!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU,msstitcher1214@gmail.com
I love how you added the crochet work! You made a very charming pillow.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh... you are so clever! I wish I knew how to crochet!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the postage to Australia will preclude me from winning, but if I was lucky enough to be chosen, I'd more than happily pay the postage myself! I love your cushion- the combination of patchwork and crochet works so well with this design! So original!
ReplyDeleteHow unique! Truly granny squares.
ReplyDeleteI love your twist! The pom poms look great, what a creative idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteA unique twist that turned out so adorable:)
xx
Lori
Beautiful pillow!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is so clever!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is lovely! I'd love to win this book and makes some grannys! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow. I think the crocheted parts make such a beautiful combination with the fabric. Love it!
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I don't have this book! Great timing with Christmas just ahead. I would love to try a granny block!
ReplyDeleteI really like your pillow. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is FABULOUS! I just love the crochet sashing on it. I'm a child/teenager of the 70s and granny square crochet was HUGE then. I have at least two afghans still made in that style, one from my grandmother, and one from my mom. Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous prize. I've been drooling over it for quite a while now.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing pillow!! You did an incredible job of marrying the quilt squares with the crocheting!! Perfection!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cushion cover is just so gorgeous. Count me in thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour cushion is gorgeous! Looks like a super book. Please count me in the Giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is just a delightful and vintage genius! Im already hunting for my crochet hooks and yarn to make a few of them, cuz one won't cover all the cute patterns in Lori's glorious book! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern, and the little trip back in time 😊
ReplyDeleteThat's a great twist!
ReplyDeleteGreat vintage look to this project. It reminds me of a kit purse my mom made in the 70's.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea! I would love to win the book, so I can make a few of my own. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe all love granny squares! These book would be great!
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is so cute. I'm thinking Granny Squares!
ReplyDeleteyour pillow is a gorgeous collaboration of craftiness! I love it! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWOWOWOWO!! This is amazing.. - Marni
ReplyDeleteThis is beautifully awesome! My main goal in this new year is to make a quilt. Even a small one. This book would be so appreciated! Ty for the giveaway and good luck everyone!
ReplyDeleteMerry holidays!
That is such a clever way to join the granny blocks! Your pillow is unique and fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh my! What a fantastic idea! I don't crochet, but my daughter does. Her name is Erin, too!!! I would love to make the squares and she could do the crocheting - a sweet mother/daughter project. :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is soooo cute! Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that I enjoy about your work, is your use of crochet. It challenges how crochet is used. I love how you combine it with quilting - so unexpected.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow; nice way to use crochet and quilting together. I'd love to win the book. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love something that is unique, Thanks for sharing........
ReplyDeleteWOW! Very creative and nicely done!
ReplyDeletevery cute pillow. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is darling. Looks like a breath of spring as we have snow on the ground. thank you
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I absolutely love this pillow! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful pillow! I would love a copy of this book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to combine crochet and patchwork. Those pom poms are fantastic. Thanks.
ReplyDeletejoyecox@yahoo.com
What a great crochet /fabric combo!
ReplyDeleteI love that granny squares are the only thing I can crochet w/o losing stitches and now I can quilt 'em too! Thank you Erin for sharing:)
I love your pillow! It is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteSusie
very fun pillow! I love that you combined quilting and crocheting. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! I remember my first crocheted granny square afghan from scrap yarn many years ago: ... like this mixed "media" take!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow turned out so cute! Love the pom poms and the crocheting. I cannot crochet, but my mother does. And she has a Granny squares afghan. This pillow would go with it perfectly. Very creative! Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteLove your twist! Ksmith8@emich.edu
ReplyDeleteI would like to get this book too...
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Sweet pillows! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love how your pillow turned out, I wish I could crochet!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern using the different textures!
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are great..thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful book!Love it!
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