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Showing posts with label Pillow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pillow. Show all posts

Monday, November 13, 2017

Travel Pillow Case

My little travel pillow is one of those
things that ranks right up there with my 
toothbrush when it comes to daily use. 

From cushioning sore bones at night,
to resting on my lap while I drink
my hot tea and chat with my husband
on our couch, it's never far from me. 

I've made at least half a dozen
custom pillow cases over the years for it. 

They're so much fun because I can
play around with some funky combinations
and fabrics. 


I've been happy with the
way they've all turned out with
the exception of the inside. 

My raw edges were exposed and
would fray and tangle and make
an ugly mess if you ever took a peek inside. 

Well I was really excited this time, 
because I finally learned how to 
do a french seam!! 

It's just as beautiful on the inside
as it is on the outside (if I do say so myself). 



It's so much fun learning 
a new skill an upping my
game (especially as I get older). 

I'm already gathering material
for my next one. 


Friday, June 9, 2017

Mayberry Musings Embroidered Pillow

Inspired by a book I have called
Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart,
I made this pillow. 

I chose Sheriff Andy Taylor as my
subject because there's a warm spot
in my heart for the show. 

It was a rather therapeutic process, and
rewarding results came quickly. 

I think there're two more pillows
with the names Barney Fife and Aunt Bee
waiting to be stitched. 

I chose some old fabric from the
'50's as backing for the pillow. 

Guests to my home seem to love
this pillow and have someone in 
mind that it'd be the perfect gift for. 



I'd recommend checking out the
book and gleaning your own inspiration. 

It's a fun one!

Thanks for visiting.

Terri