I’m so happy with how my little unicorn turned out! Yesterday evening I decided to “sew one block” then stayed up till midnight quilting the pillow. Oops.
She’s destined for my niece who is turning five and now I kinda wish it was for me. Do girls ever outgrow unicorns?
And don’t tell my niece, but I’ve already named her Princess Prancy Pants.
This genius paper piecing pattern is from the talented Kristy at Quiet Play. It’s a perfect little pattern and you can find it here.
Princess Prancy Pants is the first paper piecing block I’ve made outside of stars or symmetrical type shapes. She’s not perfect but it’s no fault of the pattern. Kristy has oodles of blocks to choose from and several are on my to-do list.
Embarrassingly, I’m a little too giddy about the unicorn and she looks at home on MY bed. Although, I’m not sure if my husband will go for unicorn decor in our bedroom.
For the stitching I used assorted Aurifil thread colors along with fabrics from my stash. The pink and white border is from a vintage sheet and the back side has the same fabric with a zipper enclosure for easy washing.
This is only my 2nd attempt at piping (first time was my Weekender). It really isn’t too bad to make and sew in. Not sure why the thought of it is scary.
Hope you’re having a good Monday. Prance on! heh
September 9, 2013 at 4:07 pm
Princess Prancy Pants! LOL
September 9, 2013 at 4:52 pm
This is darling! I might make one for my soon-to-be 3 year old!! Thanks for the inspiration!
September 9, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Love it!! It turned out beautifully! Yay for a very successful attempt at pictorial paper piecing! 😉 Your quilting finishes it off perfectly.
September 9, 2013 at 5:53 pm
its fantastic!! your niece will love it!!
September 9, 2013 at 6:29 pm
What a cute little pillow. Your niece is going to love it.
September 9, 2013 at 7:22 pm
That’s a great pattern and oh so cute!
September 9, 2013 at 8:57 pm
This pillow is great! So adorable and I love the Princess Prancy Pants!
September 9, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Very cute – it reminds of my little ponies
September 9, 2013 at 9:58 pm
What girl wouldn’t want a unicorn pillow! So adorable. And I’ve always been afraid of piping too. Did you make your own? Whose pattern/tutorial did you use?
September 9, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Oh man that is so cute and awesome! Your niece will certainly love it!
September 9, 2013 at 10:54 pm
Lovely! I have never tried piping! You have done a great job!
September 10, 2013 at 12:13 am
The piping and the little scallop quilting are perfect finishing touches!
September 10, 2013 at 1:05 am
I’m sure that your niece is going to just love her unicorn! You did a really nice job on it.
September 10, 2013 at 7:56 am
I love the pillow …the unicorn is so cute. You did a fabulous job.
September 10, 2013 at 8:10 am
Looks awesome! Love your quilting, and when i read your IG #princessprancypants i almost fell over laughing, perfect name for a unicorn!
I want one for my couch and was thinking that my hubs would definitely not go for it! Kristy suggested trying the “that old thing, it’s been there forever!”
September 10, 2013 at 12:58 pm
So cute! Especially the name.
September 10, 2013 at 5:44 pm
This is adorable! The quilting really makes it perfect. Love the scallop stitch.
September 10, 2013 at 8:36 pm
I will prance on! Looks fantastic. As always great work!
September 11, 2013 at 9:47 am
Princess Prancy Pants is freaking awesome The quilting is inspired!
September 11, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Seriously cute. Unicorns rock.
September 15, 2013 at 12:07 pm
So cute, my daughter would love it!