I finally finished my sheep punch needle. I had ideas but they wouldn't work the way I wanted, so I made it into a pillow. I sewed the punched piece onto a wool backing, then added a twisted cord around that and sewed that down, next to the punched edge. After I made the pillow, I whip stitched a thick yard on the outside and gathered it, as I went. After it was finished, I didn't like how it looked, too boring of a pillow, so I played around and came up with the penny stars with a button.
The design was a freebie by The Old Tattered Flag. The finished pillow measures 8" x 7". It has been antiqued, but looks lighter in the photo.
Today I received two surprises from my friends. It has been hard to be sick and not being able to shop or do the things I want for the holidays, so getting something special from my friends was a great way to perk up my spirits today.
Anna of Woolie Mammoth sent me the most fun package. A cute dog mug and a mat to sit it on, and she even put a surprise for Bean in it. He loves biscuits so he was quite happy too. Anna is also having giveaways this month, so be sure and visit her blog.
Karen of Log Cabin Quilter also sent me a wonderful gift and it was the perfect size and shape for an area that I had nothing to hang. I love the quilt, love the fabrics she used and it looks so much nicer and prim in person. My shaky hands don't help with photos lately.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and blessed with friendships as I have been over the years.
17 comments:
First off, LOVE your pillow...very creative and the colours are wonderful!! Your gifts are out of this world and would help any ailments!! So glad that you are feeling better!
Your punch needle pillow is simply adorable.
Great gifts from friends.
Feel better soon.
Hugs :)
Lauren
Cute and thoughtful gifts. Hope you are better soon.
Your little pillow is darling and so are your thoughtful friends. Great way to start a weekend.
Your little pillow is darling and so are your thoughtful friends. Great way to start a weekend.
Your Santa wall hanging looks good in the location you hung it. And looks good with the decor below.
I like the idea of the stars in the corners of the pillow. Works well.
I went to the Tattered Flag website and found this design. Wow!
http://www.theoldtatteredflag.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1325
Debbie, I really like that pillow! You received some wonderful gifts. Hope you're feeling better.
very nice!
Love the pillow...
love the finish on the punched piece Debbie...very nice!!(so is the punching)what fun gifts too...
Wow, you did a fantastic job of making a nice pillow into a spectacular pillow. What good friends they are, hope you get well soon.
Saundra
LOVE all of it! The pillow you made and your gifts are beautiful! Enjoy!
Hope you're feeling better!
Love the gifts you received!
I love your new punch needle sheep... the colours and whole design are lovely and great way to finish it off...
Hugz
Your sheep pillow looks awesome, I love the addition of the stars. And your gifts - I can see how those would brighten your day for sure! Karen does beautiful work!
Beautiful!! The friendships and the gifts. The doggie set is adorable, and Karen's santa project is very cute. I love your sheep.pillow, the colors are great.
Love the pillow! Your work is amazing! Lovely gift from Karen. She does some beautiful work. I always take out the stocking she made for me during one of the Folk Art group exchange for the holiday. Of course I have many of your work gracing my studio throughout the year! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
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