Here is the finished product! It was a lot of fun embroidering this and making into this shaped pillow. I used white linen,and put in an invisible zipper on the side. I then had to decide if I wanted to sew in the trim,and just have the little black fuzzy balls showing, or hand sew it to the front, which is what I ended up doing. I thought it would create a sort of frame for it. I think it turned out pretty good, and in time for Halloween, although it will be out on display throughout the year.
I started this project about two or three years ago! I found it in the closet,and I think I'm going to attempt to complete it or get real close.
Here is what it is suppose to look like. I'm also deciding on a few doable Christmas projects for gifts. I think I won't set the bar too high,and maybe that way I will actually get something accomplished.
Here is the finished product! It was a lot of fun embroidering this and making into this shaped pillow. I used white linen,and put in an invisible zipper on the side. I then had to decide if I wanted to sew in the trim,and just have the little black fuzzy balls showing, or hand sew it to the front, which is what I ended up doing. I thought it would create a sort of frame for it. I think it turned out pretty good, and in time for Halloween, although it will be out on display throughout the year.
I started this project about two or three years ago! I found it in the closet,and I think I'm going to attempt to complete it or get real close.
Here is what it is suppose to look like. I'm also deciding on a few doable Christmas projects for gifts. I think I won't set the bar too high,and maybe that way I will actually get something accomplished.
Elizabeth-I love, love that pillow from your daughter's drawing. It turned out perfectly. The trim really sets it off. If you want to sell it, just let me know! ha
ReplyDeleteThe other embroidery looks too hard for me, but I know you love that kind of thing. Will look forward to seeing the finished product. Nerm
Your pillow (or cushion as we call them here is gorgeous. No wonder you want to have it on contnuous display. And your other sewing project looks very complicated and time consuming so well done for getting as far as you have! I hope you'll show us your Christmas projects.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the mistakes in my earlier comment but I'm sure you'll get my drift!
ReplyDeleteI love that pillow! It's one of the best I have seen. I agree with the first comment in marketing this pillow. Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyou create the most beautiful embroidery. it is definitely your thing. i love caitlin's design - very cool.
ReplyDeleteoh my, i love the pillow! you did such a fine job with the embroidery and the design is pretty wonderful too.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, yes I think this is the very same one - I was going to ask you beforehand but completely forgot! There are more to come next year - can't wait!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the compliment! I do believe the glasses came from the very same vendor you saw.
Err, I was talking about the Vintage Expo - sorry to leave these broken comments on your blog!
ReplyDeletethat's an amazing pillow . I love-love it ! what a team you two are ;)
ReplyDeleteand good luck for the second one it looks to be a long-term process !
That is one cool cushion. I'm very impressed.
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is AMAZING. Too gorgeous for words!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished wip--it looks super complicated! I don't know if I'll ever be at that skill level!!
Your stitching is flawless. I'm in awe...
Egads, you're giving me a complex, those are KILLER!
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