Why hello again! Another day and another stop on the Turnabout Patchwork Book Tour – this time the Xs and Os block. I think it is always a great sign when a blogger likes a book so much they request an extra stop along the way lol. If this is your second visit to me then welcome and I hope you love my makes, if not then you can find my first post featuring the Diamond Star Block here. Make sure you scroll to the end of this post too because I have a competition you will all love to enter.
The Xs and Os block is another HST (half square triangle) creation and it is super quick to assemble which is always a bonus for me who often grows impatient waiting for end results. With a simple stripe fabric you can add some brilliant extra detail to your make, especially once you twist and flip as the book suggests.
As you can see I used the same fabrics as I did in my first block and for great reason as you will see. The two prints are Nancy Zieman’s new posthumous range Afternoon Picnic (distributed by Riley Blake Designs) and my favourite grey stripe from Sedef at Down Grapevine Lane.
Once again I decided to make a cushion and what a beauty she turned out to be. Using the 4 blocks meant I ended up with a cushion cover measuring 55cm square. I wanted to do something a bit different this time and edged it in pom poms instead of binding – I am so so glad I did.
I won’t lie I am a bit impressed with how I lined up those centre stripes. I would like to say it was planned but I can’t tell a lie – it was a lovely perfect accident. How I wish all my quilting endeavours had happy accidents like this!’One last photo before I reveal my end game …
All along I knew I wanted to make a set of cushions with these blocks that coordinated not matched – they turned out perfectly!
I can see them on beds, couches, day beds – anywhere a cushion is necessary. I will be adding these to the shop in the next couple of days – I am drowning in cushions here and these deserve their own place to shine.
Now for the exciting news for you! I have one PDF copy of Turnabout Patchwork to give away to a lucky reader. To enter all you need to do is leave a comment on this post and I will draw a winner at the end of the week. This competition is open worldwide so please enter away!
And that my friends is a very happy wrap from me. I have a lot of upcoming blog posts planned including photos of my new updated sewing room which is filled with all things pretty (I’m sure you wouldnt expect anything less!)
Sarah xx
Follow along with all the other talented makers and creators here:
January 30 – Quarter Snow Ball
Arrowhead
Jen Shaffer blog: Patterns by Jen
Lorinda Davis blog: Laurel, Poppy and Pine
Sweet Bows
Kate Colleran blog: Seams like a dream
Sandra Healy blog: Sandra Healy Designs
Tutti-frutti
Moira de Carvalho blog: Quilt Design Duo
Lynn Kane blog: Puppy Girl Designs
Sun Dunes
Sarah Goer blog: Sarah Goer Quilts
Tammy Silvers blog: Tamarinis
February 1 – Modern Shoofly
Flying Rainbows
Gretchen Wylegala blog: Snug Harbor Quilts
Flying Butterflies
Anorina Morris blog: Samelia’s mum
Raewyn Barge blog: Stitching Farmgirl
Flying Flags
Tammy Silvers blog: Tamarinis
Becca Fenstermaker blog: Pretty Piney
Flying Confetti
Laura Piland blog: Slice of π Quilts
Sarah Ruiz blog: Saroy
February 2 – Half Square Triangles (HSTs) and squares
Rose Garden Star
Anne Boundy blog: Said with Love
Swirl
Joanne Harris blog: Quilts by Joanne
Sarah Myers blog: The Quilted Diary
Houndstooth
Becca Fenstermaker blog: Pretty Piney
Diamond Star
Sarah Vanderburgh blog: Sew Joy Creations
Sarah Scott blog: Piccolo Studio
February 4 – Striped Fabric Block
Shells
Gail Sheppard blog: Quilting Gail
Julie Burton blog: Running Stitch Quilts
Xs and Os
Linda McLaren blog: The Quilting Biker
Sarah Scott blog: Piccolo Studio
Jaws
Cheryl Brown blog: QuilterChic
Arrowhead
Stephanie Jacobson blog: Steph Jacobson Design
February 6 – Coordinated Strips
Peaks
Afton Warrick blog: Quilting Mod
Diamond and Crosses
Linda McLaren blog: The Quilting Biker
Brandy Pettit blog: Pampered Pettit
Knots and Crosses
Leanne Parsons blog: Devoted Quilter
Andy Knowlton blog: A Bright Corner
February 8 – Double Disappearing Nine-Patch
Holiday Trellis
Sherry Shish blog: Powered by Quilting
Stepping Stones
Bobbi Bridgeman blog: Snowy Days Quilting
Anja Clyke blog: anjaquilts
Two for One
Mania Hatziioannidi blog: Mania for Quilts
Cross
Sandra Starley blog: Textile Time Travels
Anjeanette Klinder blog: Anjeanette Klinder
76 Comments
karenbbsnow
04/02/2019 at 9:38 pmBeautiful. Love them both . karenbbsnow@gmail.com
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:40 amThanks Karen ?
Karen Zoffmann
05/02/2019 at 7:27 amLove the pillows for a lovely garden room. Makes me think of spring.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:41 amMe too. I need a lovely white cane lounge to put them on!
Laura M
05/02/2019 at 7:32 amLove your new pillows using the versatile pattern.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:41 amSuch a great pattern and book!
Nancy Lewis
05/02/2019 at 7:53 amYour pillow turned out to be darling!! I love your fabric placement. Great job!!
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:42 amThanks Nancy ?
Linda Williamson
05/02/2019 at 8:13 amYour cushions are beautiful. Love those prints and stripes. These blocks would make a stunning quilt. Thanks for sharing.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:42 amThey really would Linda! I like the simplicity of only 2 fabrics too
Rosalind Gutierrez
05/02/2019 at 8:13 amThe pillows are lovely and I like the pom poms too.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:43 amThank you Rosalind ?
Allison Evrard
05/02/2019 at 8:42 amI love your pillows, particularly your fabric choices! They look so much like spring, a welcome change from the cold, snowy weather we’ve had lately.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:43 amThe fabrics are lovely. It has been so hot here and my poor garden is suffering so was lovely to think of spring
Anita L Jackson
05/02/2019 at 9:51 amThose fabric choices are so beautiful in your pillows! And spot on- the pom poms work fabulously!
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:44 amI combined my 2 greatest loves – Pom Pom’s and stripes lol
Susan the Farm Quilter
05/02/2019 at 9:57 amYour pillows are so pretty! Love the fabrics you chose to use…reminds me of spring/summer as the snow falls outside!
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:44 amThank you Susan ?
Teri
05/02/2019 at 11:13 amYour pillows are beautiful! I like using stripes in quilts.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:44 amMe too Teri. Stripes are my faves
Gretchen Snug Harbor Quilts
05/02/2019 at 11:36 amThis pillow is as gorgeous as the other! They look beautiful together! I love the little trim on this one! Great job, and kudos for being able to finish 2 projects!
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:45 amThank you Gretchen. It was great to make 2 projects and see them work together
Barbara Colvin
05/02/2019 at 12:21 pmThose pillows turned out beautiful! I need to make a pair for my couch.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:45 amBarbara you do!
Janet T
05/02/2019 at 12:49 pmI’m glad you didn’t ask us to choose which pillow we liked better, because that would be very hard to do! Love the pompom edging. Great touch! Both pillows are beautiful!!
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:21 pmoh I could never ask you to do that when I cant choose myself Janet! Thank you 🙂
Kathie L
05/02/2019 at 1:03 pmBoth pillows are terrific. I think this book will be inspiring for a lot of projects. Thanks
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:46 amIt really would be. I had so many creative ideas looking through it
Ines Sáenz
05/02/2019 at 1:08 pmMuy tierno y delicado
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:21 pmGracias Ines
Christi
05/02/2019 at 1:14 pmI love how pretty this is. Elegant and dainty.
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:20 pmThank you Christis – it was great to play with pretty things x
Jenny Hooker
05/02/2019 at 1:38 pmI love your choice of fabrics Sarah and your ability to make any project your own unique style.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:56 amThank you Jenny. I always hope my work looks like my own ?
Anne Dawson
05/02/2019 at 1:54 pmLove your cushions. The book looks great?
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:56 amIt’s a wonderful book Anne, so many great projects
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:19 pmThank you so much Anne! And I am glad you like the look of the book because you are the lucky winner today. I have just drawn your name out of the hat. I will be in touch via email shortly x
Nancy
05/02/2019 at 1:59 pmOh my goodness. Those pillows are so fresh looking! I love the way they turned out…They would look great on my couch for spring!! Just lovely. Thanks for sharing.
sarah scott
05/02/2019 at 8:57 amYou must make a pair Nancy, they are a quick sew.
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:18 pmYou should definitely make some Nancy!
Holly
05/02/2019 at 7:19 pmLove your cushions Sarah. So simple but so effective <3
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:18 pmI am very attached to cushions at the moment – it is crazy lol
Shannyn
05/02/2019 at 7:19 pmBeautiful work as always ???
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:17 pmThanks gorgeous one x
Shelley Wild
05/02/2019 at 7:39 pmSarah you are so inspiring in both your work and the way you write. Off to see everyone else’s creations!
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:17 pmI’m not as inspiring as my lovely friend who has just completed a gruelling uni course. You should meet her – she is excellent!
Joanne Rush
05/02/2019 at 7:48 pmGorgeous work as always Sarah. Wish I had a room like that to take photo in ?
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:16 pmShe is a very lucky girl! I wish it was always this tidy to take photos in 😉
Lisa Commins
05/02/2019 at 8:12 pmOh my ?
I would love to make these! I have just moved my 2 daughters in to a shared room and one on each of their beds would look so beautiful x
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:16 pmThey would be perfect for that Lisa – although you would probably need to make them the same size and do pom poms for everyone lol
Lisa Commins
12/02/2019 at 12:57 pmI might even make a set for myself! Love Pom Pom trim!! ?
sarah scott
13/02/2019 at 8:37 amyou should! If you do make sure you share it with me – I would love to see it 🙂
Karyn Rastrick
05/02/2019 at 8:40 pmGorgeous! I would love to give it a go x
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:15 pmYou absolutely should Karyn!
Jacqui Coles
05/02/2019 at 8:52 pmso pretty. would love to attempt adding pom pom to a pillow. wow
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:14 pmThese are big pom poms Jacqui so it wasnt all that difficult to add them – I could use my standard foot. I pinned the sides only and did those first, then I pinned the top and bottom. I found it easier that way
Lacey Detka
05/02/2019 at 11:25 pmThey’re both gorgeous!!!! Love the pom poms ?
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:13 pmYou must add this to your list Lacey – looking at how you are smashing quilting now this would be a perfect project for you!
Andrea
06/02/2019 at 1:20 amso pretty!
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:12 pmThank you Andrea 🙂
Pamela Reim
06/02/2019 at 5:12 amNice combination with the subtle stripes & flower wow!
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:12 pmThat is what I love about stripes – they make any project wow!
Lenore
06/02/2019 at 6:05 amI adore your colour choices and pattern for the cushions, they are gorgeous.
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:10 pmThank you so much Lenore 🙂
Jayne P
06/02/2019 at 7:41 amTwo great pillows but really love the pom pom trim
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:10 pmJayne that is because you clearly have amazing taste 😉
Judy W.
06/02/2019 at 11:43 pmWhat lovely pillows! I like the added pom poms, too. Thanks for the chance to win.
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:09 pmYou are welcome Judy. I really love using Pom Poms, they add fun to everything
Libby
07/02/2019 at 2:49 amI love your pillows. I am going to start looking for the very same fabrics to make a pair for myself. The floral fabric is really a spirit lifter – makes me think of spring!! Great choices. I’m so glad you joined this blog hop – what a great group of quilters!
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:09 pmYou absolutely should Libby – I would recommend a whole quilt in it actually and wish I had had more fabric to do that.
Willow Olson
07/02/2019 at 6:01 amLove the coordinating pillows – so refreshing <3
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:08 pmThey were fun to make Willow – now I am on a patchwork cushion bent lol
Joan
07/02/2019 at 3:20 pmEverything is more fun with pom pom’s ??
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:07 pmit really really is! I don’t think I will ever tire of them
GloryB
11/02/2019 at 12:55 amAnother taste of Summer for a grey UK winter. They have both cheeredme up – I can hear the rain on the roof lantern as I type!
sarah scott
11/02/2019 at 4:05 pmIt is a cold rainy day here too – seems Australia cant make up its mind this week!