decorative body pillow cover.

04 June 2012

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FQG - pillow tut - blog teaser

it's june 4th folks.
that means that today is the day that the fat quarter gang kicks off.
and the first tutorial is brought to you by little ol' me.

i'm gonna show y'all how to make a decorative body pillow cover.
it's SUPER simplistic and perfect for sprucing up any bed.

the tutorial is over on the art gallery fabrics blog.
so go check it out and tell me what y'all think.
{direct link here.}

FQG - pillow tut - 1

as promised . . .
a set of fat quarters {that matches the set i used for my project} is up for grabs.
so one of y'all lucky readers will win all 8 of the fat quarters pictured above.
{note: the solid pictured is not part of the giveaway.}

to get in on the giveaway . . .
my rules: leave a comment telling me which of the 8 prints is your favorite.
art gallery's rules: subscribe to the art gallery fabrics blog AND follow art gallery fabrics on pinterest.
{winner will be drawn thursday.}

hope y'all enjoy.

♥ rachel

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190 comments:

Laura said...

I like the pink and orange squares on aqua fabric. I follow their blog already and I started following them on Pinterest :) Thanks for the chance :)

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

I like the one with the gray background.I subscribe to art gallery..and am following on Pinterest.thanku

Carolyn S. said...

I love the orange dots/circles. I'm a fool for a dot.
Thanks for the chance to win. I follow Art Gallery Fabrics on Facebook already.

Jessica said...

Definitely that fifth one down- can't remember the name of the print, but the scandi light blue folksiness on the dark blue background. I can't get enough of that stuff :)

mary mahoo said...

I love the Modernology – Floralism Deep Sea the best. Great tutorial. Thanks for the chance to win.

Maggie said...

Thanks for the chance to win! I am a subscriber of AG and follow them on Pinterest :) Love the orange dots!

KMServino said...

The orange print!

mean sarah jean said...

love the floralism deep sea.
i follow AGF blog. don't have a pinterest account, but i stalk them there too

Ellyn said...

the orange spots! Happy happy. heading to art gallery now

Sara Hall said...

My favorite is the Labyrinth Candy! I'm a subscriber to Art Gallery fabrics and I also follow them on Pinterest.

Brynn said...

I'm loving the polka dots, both colors :)

New Salem Homestead said...

What's not to love about them all? I would have to say that the orange circles are my favorite of the bunch. I am following Art Gallery on Pinterst and have just signed up for the newsletter. Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win.

Jen said...

Well let's see. I've already used #1, 5 and 6 (from the top) in projects and LOVE those fabrics, so it would probably be one of those. I might just have to go with the aqua oval elements though. It's so versatile. (and I've been following AG's FB page and blog for a while... love AG!)

Kelly O. said...

Those orange dots are calling my name! I soooo needed this tutorial!

Kelly O. said...

I follow agf on FB, blog and pinterest :)

megstring said...

OO, I love the grey! and i am following the blog and on pinterest :)

Beth said...

Love the orange print. Already following them!

Alice in WV said...

I like that orange dot fabric.

Snickerdoodle Stew said...

I think the navy with aqua is my favorite!

Following Art Gallery Fabrics on Facebook.

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Snickerdoodle Stew said...

I think the navy with aqua is my favorite!

Following Art Gallery Fabrics on Facebook.

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Richard Healey said...

I love the orange dots. I just love things that jump out at ya.

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Melissa Corry said...

I love the Sonnet Violet from Poetica. So soft!!!

kristyn said...

oooh pretty. I really like the one with the gray background :)

Nicole said...

Ooh, what eye candy! Love the floralism deep sea, gorgeous! Already a follower on the blog, and now pinterest too! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Ladybug said...

A la mode gray is my favorite with it's clean lines and green and blue accents.

Ashley said...

love the sonnet violet. I'm going through a purple phase right now!

Nancy said...

LOVE that orange and pink retro second to the bottom...how cute, but then those polka dots are my favorite...

Love the body pillow cover..it looks like two separate pillows...

Krysta said...

The grey one, definitely!

supersara20 said...

I really like the black and white fabric.

Erin M. said...

I like the hyperreal garden in illusions warm. These are gorgeous fabrics, thanks for the tutorial and for the giveaway.

Kristi said...

I like the one with the grey background. I started following them on my blog and on pintrest!!!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!

Stein Family said...

I like the aqua with the pink and orange. I am now following their blog and pinterest. Thanks for the opportunity!

Dayna at Driving Miss Daisy said...

I love the purple fabric! But purple is my favorite color! I love the quilt!

Sandy said...

I really like the gray background print...they are all sweet! Thanks for sharing and am now heading over for the tutorial.

Katherine said...

Modernology-Mod Vines in Aqua caught my eye along with Modernology -Floralism Deep Sea.

Beautiful fabric choices, Rachel, and the body pillow is gorgeous. Thanks for the tutorial!

Alisa said...

Love the pillow! My favourite of the bunch would be the orange with circles print.

Jenna said...

I <3 the A la Mode Grey!! So pretty!!

Mie said...

I like the orange/white dots a lot.

sunnieday4u said...

I really like the dark blue one.

I'm subscribed to Art Gallery Fabrics and following them on Pinterest.

Thanks for a chance to win.

Carrie L said...

I like the Mod Vines Aqua. And I follow Art Gallery's blog and Pinterest. Thanks!

Diane said...

I like the aqua Mod Vines. Thanks for the giveaway.

Carol said...

My fave is Hyperreal Garden – Illusions Warm. I really do need a cover for my body pillow!

Nancy said...

I love the pink and orange square print. Thanks for the tutorial. I have 3 daughters (grown-up) who all love pillows. I think these will make great christmas and birthday presents. Get the pillow for christmas and make the covers for B-day. LOVE IT!!!!

Nancy said...

Hi , It's me again. What size is the pillow with your last name on it. I love that and would love to make one for my daughters up and coming anniversary this month. my email address is nanrae44@hotmail.com.
Thanks.

Amy said...

Hyperreal Garden - Illusion Warm is my favorite!!

Janet said...

My favourite is the bottom one with the grey, lime green and aqua.

Brenda J said...

Great tutorial! I really have a hard time choosing one print.
If I had to choose a favorite, it would probably be the violet from the Poetica line as I've been in to purples over the last few weeks.

vexa said...

My favourite is Oval Elements - Mist.

Shauna said...

I like the orange one - orange is just a happy color :) Awesome tutorial - I think I need to go buy a body pillow now!

Gabriella said...

I like the grey with flowers ^__*

Great tutorial ... love it and great prize ^__^
Thanks

Jenelle said...

I like the Modernology – A La Mode print in Grey the best. Your tutorial is fantastic and the whole presentation of your bed looks so pretty. I like the bed-sized quilt especially!

Sonia B said...

The second one down . . . the blackish and white one. Cool pillow. Thanks for the chance!

Linda K said...

Thanks for the great tutorial. Now I think I need a body pillow- don't have one yet. My favorite fabric is the Modernology- Floralism, deep sea. Beautiful!!

Nancy said...

I love the navy one with the light blue pattern on it. Although I like the orange one, the navy really pops on that pillow. Going over to Art Gallery right now to follow blog and pinterest

bobbie23nc said...

I love, love, love those orange circles but the gray is a close second.

Anne-Marie B. said...

I love the black an white. Thanks for this giveaway!

Shanners said...

I love the light blue viney pattern on the white background. Love the colors of the whole stack though!

Char said...

I like the pink and orange squares on aqua fabric, also love the navy/white. I follow their blog already and I started following them on Pinterest :) Thanks for the chance :)

DEAN FAMILY said...

I have to say the orange dots, which is not my norm but calling out to me today. Thanks!

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Cindy said...

Love the Oval Elements - Mist. Actually, any Oval Elements.

Fran said...

I love the orange. I am following Art Gallery Fabrics blog and on Pinterest. Thanks for the giveaway!

Terrie said...

I definatly love the dark blue w/aqua !!! Pretty pretty pretty !!!

MonikaC said...

labyrinth candy is definitely my favorite!

Jennie P. said...

I love the first fabric on top of the stack with light blue vines. Thanks for the chance!

P.S. I am already a subscriber to Art Gallery's blog and I follow them on pinterest.

Unknown said...

I love the orange and blue dots. They remind me of the aboriginal prints that are popular right now.

Diane said...

I love the orange with the dots!

Beached Librarian said...

Lovely. I love the Hyperreal Garden - Illusion Warm. It would be really interesting to work with.

Lex said...

I like ala mode grey - the bottom one.

Ali said...

I love the oval elements in mist - have a few colors but not that one! Thank you for the giveaway.

WandaFish said...

Great tute, thanks! I love all the fabrics but right now my fave is probably Modernology Mod Vines Aqua - thanks for the chance to win!

ktquilts said...

Usually I would go with the purple, but I am really digging the navy print with the teal!

Cute pillow!

Amy said...

I admire them all, but the one I will buy (if I don't win) is the orange, over easy fried eggs!

Adele said...

Strangely enough, I just last week ordered some of these same fabrics. Great tutorial. Thanks

Andrea said...

i love the first blue one w the seeds and branches. follow art gallery's blog and pinterest!

Jenni said...

Modernology – A La Mode Grey is definitely my fav.

I already follow their blog, and I just added them to my pinterest.

Thanks for the chance to win!

~Pam said...

I really like the navy and teal fabric. I usually go for orange ... but love the navy/teal!!! I subscribed to the Art Gallery blog and am following Art Gallery fabrics on Pinterest.

Thank you so much for the chance to win!

Now ... on to the tutorial!

Thank you!!!

Francine said...

Love the Poetica print! I just bought a fat quarter bundle of this line. I love body pillows but my hubby always thinks I'm trying to make a boundary line in the bed lol. I'm going to try your tute, thanks!

Rebecca said...

LOVE the Oval Elements in Mist! THANKS for the chance, great project!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

LJ said...

My favorite of the 8 fabrics is Modernology – Floralism Deep Sea. At first glance - looking at the stack of fabrics - it wasn't my favorite but really loved it after seeing it in the pillow.

Beth said...

I love the orange circles.
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Allison C said...

I like the top aqua and white print. Sort of reminds me of Sargassum seaweed. I follow Art Gallery.

barbaradougherty126 said...

I love the gray one! So pretty!

barbaradougherty126 said...

I am following AG on Pinterest.

barbaradougherty126 said...

I suscribed to AG on RSS.

Chelsea said...

Love that grey fabric with the medallions! And is someone offering that fan hexie pattern, or is that Lynn's moda bakeshop design? Either way, love it!

Will do the art gallery stuff ASAP.

Michele T said...

I love all the 8 FQs but my favorite one is Modernology Mod Vines Aqua!

SoSarahSews said...

I like the top fabric. White with blue. Very pretty!

Michele T said...

I subscribe to art gallery fabrics blog!!

SoSarahSews said...

I subscribe to Art Gallery. Great projects going up!

Michele T said...

I follow art gallery fabrics on pinterest!!

Angie from Dear Spring Green said...

I love the oval elements peaches and cream. Normally I always go for the aqua, but I am really loving orange lately!

bestjlb said...

All of these fabrics are gorgeous, but purple is my favorite color. So my pick is Sonnet Violet. I follow the Art Gallery blog and follow AG on Pinterest. Thanks for the giveaway!

carolann said...

I love the gray with the aqua and yellow. I also subscribe to Art Gallery!

Michelle said...

I like them all, especially the bluey dots. Subcribing was easy, just waiting for an invitation from Pinterest...
Thanks
Michelle

Lyne said...

I love the orange circle fabric -(actually love them all but if have to choose ..)

Katie said...

I like the orange fabric with circles on it. I've been in a very summery mood lately and it reminds me of the bright sunny sky!

Natalia from Piece N Quilt said...

The pillow is darling rachel, but that quilt on your bed is to die for! I love it!

MoeWest said...

I like Modernology - A La Mode Grey. Thanks for sharing your project.

Unknown said...

If I HAVE to choose a favorite, it would be the A La Mode in Grey. Sooooo pretty!

Lisa in Port Hope said...

I'm confused, do I have to do all 3? Because I don't do Pinterest (I spend enough time on the internet as it is).

I'm into aqua right now, I'd pick the Mod Vines Aqua as my favorite.

Threads by Terry said...

I love the purple floral. It is darling...

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Stephanie Zito said...

Fabulous tutorial Rachel! Wish I had been able to cover my good old faithful body pillow before - a must-have for pregnancy! My favourite print is the Modernology - Floralism Deep Sea! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Unknown said...

What a lovely giveaway.

Favorite one: floralism deep sea.

Thanks for a chance.

Beth said...

I am always a sucker for polka dots. I love the aqua dots/circles on the white background. I have subscribed to the blog & am following on pinterest.

Marian-Lady Face said...

Oh boy I'm so excited! I used to have a body pillow and loved it. But it ran away or got lost in a move I think and all the ones I see now are disgusting looking. I absolutely LOVE the cover you made.

Oh, you don't know how happy I am! Thank you thank you!!

Kristy said...

I love the purple Poetica print and I follow Art Gallery on Pinterest and subscribe to their blog! Phew!

Marian-Lady Face said...

Shoot, I got so excited I didn't see the giveaway! I love the blue print on the top. Perfect color. I also love the orange oval elements, such a great orange.

I've also followed all of Art Gallery on Pinterest. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I like the labyrinth candy print best but all of them look really great together.

slfranks4 said...

my favorite is Modernology - Floralism Deep Sea. I love the depths of theose blues. But I am also drawn tot he gray, yellow and aqua print as I have a growing stash for a quilt in that colorway. :)

The New Mrs. said...

I'm loving the orangey-toned oval elements. Thanks for the giveaway!

Jessica Christensen said...

My favorite is the bottom print -- gray background w/teal/chartreuse. Lovely.

Cyndi said...

My favorite is the white circles on orange. I can do so much with that.

Emily said...

I like the Floralism Deep Sea. I think it would be the perfect accent for my Neptune quilt since I can't find/afford actual Neptune yardage :) Great idea for the body pillow cover!

Katie B said...

The bottom print is my favorite. So pretty!

I follow the AG blog and Pinterest boards.

Lindsay said...

I like the hyperreal garden - labyrinth candy print the best. I also follow Art Gallery Fabrics via Google Reader and Pinterest.

eholst said...

I love the oval elements in Peaches and Cream :) I subscribe to Art Gallery's blog and follow them on Pinterest!

Deb said...

My favorite fabric is the one with the orange and pink squares.

Happy Turtle said...

Really like the Oval Elements Line and my favorite of the 8 prints is the Peaches and Cream.
Subscribed to Art Gallery Fabrics and Following on Pinterest.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Carol

CathyK said...

Love the pink and orange squares on the aqua! So cute!!!!!

Tricia said...

I love the orange and fushia on aqua. I'm really into those colors right now.

Angie said...

I love those orange dots, and I love Art Gallery Fabrics!

elfqueenof5 said...

I love the Modernology Mod Vines Aqua! It is the best one! I don't care what ANY of the rest of you say! (Ok - I 'm kidding, I DO care!) They are all beautiful. Beautiful choices Rachel! I can't wait to win it! hahahahaha! Thanks for the opportunity! Love YA!

Barbara M. said...

I prefer the grey with yellow and aqua flowers. Thank you for the chance. Barbara from Italy

Bearpawquilter said...

I like Floralism Deep Sea the best - just feel drawn to it. Been thinking about getting a body pillow. Now I could make a cover, too!

cpup40 said...

I love the 5th one down. Thank you for the body pillow tutorial and having the giveaway.

cpup40 said...

I follow Art Gallery Fabrics blog.

cpup40 said...

I follow Art Gallery Fabrics on Pinterest.

Pamela said...

I've always been partial to blue, so the dark blue gets my vote. I'm already a follower of Art Gallery blog, but will add to my pinterest list. thanks for the giveaway.

brandy said...

my favorite is labyrinth-candy. hyperreal garden was my first fabric crush:)

Heather B said...

The orange circle print i my favorite. I already follow Art Gallery's blog and am now a follower on Pinterest! Thanks!

Cliodana said...

wow beautiful fabric, thank's for the giveaway. My favorite is the last one, the grey one. Follow on pinterest and the blog to with bloglovin.
have a nice day

Kiffy and Kez said...

I love them all but I think my favourite is the grey with yellow/turquoise/white flower (bottom one!)

Thanks for the chance :-)

Cokie K said...

I love the orange with white circles. I love orange.

Anonymous said...

My favourite is the one at the bottom... I follow Art Gallery Fabrics on Google Reader and on Pinterest :)

Wendy said...

I love the blue dots! Thanks :)

Unknown said...

Thanks for the great tutorial, I have a body pillow that needs a new look and this is perfect.
I like the grey fabric with white/yellow and turquoise flowers.

Sandy said...

I love anything with dots, so the blue and orange are my favorites!

Unknown said...

They're all sooooo pretty! I'm really loving polka dots right now so I'd have to say the orange and aqua polka dot or circles fabric is my favorite! I'm lovin' this idea for a cover for a body pillow! Great idea! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great giveaway!!! :)

Unknown said...

I like the lavender - because I'm redecorating a room that is painted a very light version of that color.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

My favorite is Sonnet Violet, great tutorial and giveaway! I am following
Art Gallery's blog and pinterest.

cllcraft said...

I like all the FQ's, but my favorite is Hyperral Garden -Labyrinth Candy. Love the orange and pink retro-looking pattern. I now follow art gallery fabrics blog and art gallery fabrics on pinterest.

robin said...

Happy orange dots are my fav. Thank you for the chance to win these prints!

Charlotte said...

thank you for the give away and the beautiful pillow pattern. my favorite is the a la mode gray.

tsquilter said...

Thank you...I would love to make this pillow with these same fabrics. I love the orange with orange dots.

Jeanne said...

All the fabrics are beautiful, but I tend to lean more toward the blues. Just started following AG and found them on Pinterest.
Thanks for the chance to win these gorgeous fabrics!

Pat said...

Wow, I have to choose? That one is hard to do. I love them all. Thanks for the giveaway.

Liligo said...

They're all pretty, but I like the bottom one best; teal and green on grey background is beautiful.

Subscribed and followed on Pinterest.
Thanks

Michele T said...

I forgot to tell you that my bed pillow is needing a cover change and this has got to be the easiest pattern yet!! I could whip one of these up in a few hours - thanks for sharing!

Holly said...

Orange you clever!!!! Love the body pillow pattern!!!! Thanks for the chance!

Nana Jo said...

I love the top fabric.

Nana Jo said...

I follow Art Gallery Fabrics blog

Clyda and John said...

The pink and orange squares are by far my favorite, but they all look so good together! Thanks for the chance!

Megan said...

I like the white with the aqua dots.

Anonymous said...

I love the two fabrics with the circles and dots!

Jitka said...

I like the orange dot.

Miss Maman said...

I am in love with the Modernology A La Mode Grey! I am loving how the green and blue pop on the grey.

Linda said...

I like them all but both polka dots are pretty spiffy. Great giveaway!

Meg said...

My fav would be the gray with yellow and blue. Love it!

Also looking forward to following yet another fun blog!!

Thanks!!

Meg said...

I follow blogs on my other email account(ends in a "3" instead of a "2") - just in case I win you will know that I truly am following them!

Tammy said...

My favorite is the orange dots.
I subscribe to the arts gallery blog and just started follwing them on pinterest.

Sarah said...

I love the white with the light blue viney dots... very sweet! Great project Rachel!

Jennifer Thomas said...

Love the dark one with the blue flowers. BTW, I need to make a cover for my body pillow. Lovely idea. Have a super day!

Unknown said...

The dark blue...Modernology - Floralism Deep Sea...it just makes the rest of the colors pop!

Amorette said...

i love the modernology Floralism Deep Sea- great color and a nice dark complement in the pillow. lovely bed!

Catherine said...

You know my favorite is the white with the turquoise polkas -- but really what's not to love?? The whole collection is super cute!!!

Agnes B. Bullock said...

The Hyperral Garden- Labyrinth Candy- what a collection!

I also followed the blog and on Pinterest

c said...

of this grouping of fabrics, I like the lavender! like its print as well. Normally teals and pinks
are my favorite colors. Great job

LisaG said...

my favourite is the Oval Elements, I love the entire range. I alreadys follow AGF on facebook & follow their blog & twitter too.

carla said...

My favourite fabric is the light blue flowers on dark blue background. Looks lovely.

I already follow the blog and started following on Pinterest.

MoeWest said...

I follow the AGF blog and on Pinterest.

Stitch Memories said...

I'm loving the gray with the aqua and celery print....I'm checking them out on Pinterest! I'm signing up on the blog!

SequoiaLynn said...

My fave is the orange circles!! I love orange anything but also the bottom gray with the teal, white, and golden flower is great!!
Love you blog.
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Joy said...

Love them all. But if I have to pick one it's Modernology Mod Vines Aqua. Love that hexagon quilt too, is there a pattern? Please, pretty please.
Joy UK xx

Mummy Kim said...

I love all of them, particularly modernology, floralism deep sea

I subscribe by email to the AG blog and follow you both on pinterest

mcintosh dot kimberley at gmail dot com

do_the_beach said...

I LOVE the "Griffith" pillow! Especially since I married a Griffith on June 4, 1983 and my son recently got married. Thanks for posting. It really made my day!

bulabean said...

I love the blue viney one on the top!
Following blog and Pinterest.

salamanda said...

Love the mod vines aqua. I have downloaded your tutorial, thank you.

Jessica said...

I like the dark blue with light blue flowers the most! Thanks for the chance! (I also follow the art gallery blog and their pinterest)

Lindsay said...

I love the orange circles. I have been on an orange kick lately.

Karrie said...

I really like the gray one. Thanks for the chance to win :)

Marcia W. said...

I like the aqua print on the top of the stack! I already subscribe to the art gallery blog email via feedburner. We follow on Pinterest under our FB name Margaret email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com

Rina Mason said...

Pat Bravo's Oval Elements in Mist is my favorite. I follow Art Gallery on pinterest and their blog.

The Glue Spot said...

Orange dots!

Dawn said...

I love the dark blue fabric though I am starting to collect black and white.

Christie S. said...

I like A la Mode Gray.

Brooke Crook said...

I love the purple one! And I have a body pillow on my bed that is a perfect candidate for this cover!

Cecilia said...

I like the orange oval elements. I follow their blog and just requested an invitation to pinterest, so I can follow their too. :-)

Bailey said...

Love the orange circles!

Deidra said...

I love the A la mode Grey fabric.

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