Howdy. How is everybody? Have a nice weekend? We did. No complaints. Well I have my first finishes for 2013 to show you. I need them for this upcoming weekend so I'm glad they are done and I can move on to something else.
I've already started cutting fabric for a new project. I say that "softly" because I have no business starting on a brand new project when Swoon (and many others) are staring at me in the face. But I can't help it. I WILL say that this project is going to be out of my stash. Except maybe for the backing unless I piece it.
Okay. Enough babbling. This coming Saturday I am attending my ceramics class holiday/Christmas party. We do it after the hubbub of the actual holidays because of the hubbub. No time. This way, all family and other obligations are done and we can relax and just hang out.
I liked the ornament pillow that I made for another gift so much, I decided to make a second one (and I will be making one for myself sometime this year).
Now that the Christmas holiday is over, I made a second cover for the pillow so that it can be used in the Spring/Summer.
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| That's Miss Caramel in the picture. She was sick over the holidays. I'm so glad she is better. |
I got the idea for the flower pillow... where else? Pinterest! Here's the
link to the tutorial. I modified mine to a smaller pillow. But I sooo love it. I wasn't crazy about it at first. My spacing is a bit off between the flowers and the pink one in the center? Yah, I don't like it. But now that it is done and I see it with a pillow form inside, I NEED one for myself. What I will do with mine is use embroidery thread to do the machine blanket stitch on everything. I think that's one of the reasons I wasn't like it. The threads are thick on the applique. I think the embroidery thread will look better. Regardless, I'm not doing this over. It is what it is. This thing took me all week (and then some) to finish.
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| the sweet backing |
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I finished my very belated birthday present as well. Simple quilting. I finished hand stitching the binding last night and buried all my threads this afternoon. I am sooo happy this is done and can go to the recipient on Saturday. Nothing like being 5 months late with a birthday gift!!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
Jen
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Wow - you did well. It's not even the end of the first week yet!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah...get that Swoon finished. I want to see it :)
You've been busy! Everything looks great, but I love that flower pillow! I just finished my first finish, but I need to hang it on the wall before I can get a picture of it.
ReplyDeleteI think your pillow looks great! The little bird is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillows and the spring one is cute! Great job on finishes for the year so far!
ReplyDeleteGreat project finishes Jen. I especially like the applique pillow - so cute!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Jen....you are on fire!!! Love both pillows and the quilty project also!!!! Is the ornament pillow on Pinterest too?
ReplyDeletewow Jen you have been very busy,love those cushions but my favorite is that quilt,that is one of the loviest ones i have ever seen and i love your choice of fabrics,well done.xx
ReplyDeleteCute, cute! Love both pillows! Way to start off the new year!
ReplyDeleteawesome! I especially love your flower pillow. that birdie is the best. I might just have to make one too!
ReplyDeleteGreat pillows. I have covers for every month except January.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I really love those pillows. What great gifts and from your stash, even better!!
ReplyDeleteWhat pattern is the birthday quilt? You have great finishes. Gosh the possibilities for the ornament!! SWOON is calling...can you hear it?LOL
ReplyDeleteWooHoo -- Congratulations on some great finishes. I don't know why you're not happy with the flower pillow -- I think it's darling.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly accomplished a lot this weekend. Can't decide which I like best - the ornament or the flowers. Don't you just HATE pinterest! I spend more time looking than I do making!
ReplyDeleteI love the bird pillow case! Your kitty Caramel-- I think I remember when she came to you as a tiny kitten a few years ago along with a sibling? The birthday quilt is so soft and pretty. I love that yellow on the back. Congrats on so many finishes!
ReplyDeleteVery cute little quilt! What pattern did you use?
ReplyDeleteCute projects Jen! I love the belated birthday gift... couldn't it actually be 7 months early for this year?
ReplyDeleteNice Jen! Lovely pillows and birthday gift! It's never too late for a handmade gift :-) I'm sure the recipient was thrilled with it! And isn't it fun to get a gift after your birthday? It just stretches out the party :-)
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