I started working on the smaller of the 4 CQ pillows I have planned for the living room. I love the look of the herringbone combined with the chevron and lazy daisy. This makes a statement!
I could buttonhole stitch elements to cloth all day long. Maybe I should do that with a CQ one of these days! This bouquet was harvested from a thrifted linen dress. I am hoarding every single bouquet!
I could buttonhole stitch elements to cloth all day long. Maybe I should do that with a CQ one of these days! This bouquet was harvested from a thrifted linen dress. I am hoarding every single bouquet!
I like having tidbits from my life and from my friends in my work. The bottom trim has been in my stash close to 30 years. The trim across the top came from Angela recently. I have some button clusters planned for the bouquet and a small arch across the top. I am resisting stitching in the checks. I have to draw the line somewhere. My new question is: "Will doing XYZ significantly add to the value of the project?" Not surprisingly, the answer is sometimes a resounding No! I also have to remember this is not a wallhanging, it's a pillow.
I am also contemplating cutting some very old wallhangings (ones I did for challenges) into pillows for the family room. What do you do with old work that no longer interests you?
Have a Creative Weekend, Y'All!
What a great idea, and well-timed for me, as I just ordered new living room furniture and I'll be needing pillows. Because I have a lot of wool samples, maybe I'll dip into those. It'll be nice to be able to admire your handiwork in this way.
ReplyDeleteReuse and reinvent...isn't that what the pioneers did? I love the lifestyle challenges of the pioneers and think of them often when I am engaging in activities that are meaningless and wasteful of time and resources. I think your idea of making pillows from old wallhangings is beautiful; it allows you to enjoy the labors of your hands in a new way. I tend to just bring stuff to Goodwill.
ReplyDeleteYour embroidery is astounding. Every stitch is so even, and the pattern is perfect for surrounding the bird panel. Wow!
That block is going to make a beautiful pillow!
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, I loved your embroidering Crazy Pillows,especially the bouquet.wonderful mix & match design.
ReplyDeletethank's for inspiring.
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Excuse me!Debra for misspelling your name.
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