Friday Finishes: Charley Harper Pillows and Teal Steppers

The pillows were almost done when I last posted about them, and the Steppers quilt was almost a top, with time booked on the long arm to quilt it. Both projects have crossed the finish line. 

DH is pleased with his pillows, an early Father's Day present. One features quail and looks good on our khaki sofa; the other features roadrunners and coordinates with our sage recliner. 

Here are close ups of them: 

The Steppers quilt became a flimsy at social sewing a couple weeks ago. The pattern is a rail fence variation by AlyciaQuilts; here's a link to the pattern. The black and white prints were donated by QuiltDivaJulie and the teal fabric is from PCQ. To keep the top pressed and to measure for backing, I hung it on my design wall so here's an indoor photo. 

The same teal was used for the backing and binding. I had time booked on PCQ's long arm so I was able to get it quilted, then I bound it at social sewing last week, and now it's a finish ready to be donated. 

It came out about 48 x 66" and will be given to the local family services agency.

The above two photos were taken in the shade in my yard and look dark. The quilting doesn't show up at all. 

The photo below was taken at the same time in a sunny part of the yard. The texture of the FMQ is visible here, but the prints get lost. 

We have only deep shade and intense sun here, neither of which make for good photos. I'll keep trying for better ones....

Linking up with Alycia Quilts and TGIFF