I wanted something simple and fun to make over the weekend, love to stitch at night while I watch tv. I have been following the Christmas Blog Hop hosted by Buttermilk Basin and if you haven't followed along, check out Stacy's blog and you can see what other patterns have been offered during the hop.
On day 3, Debbie of Wooden Spool Designs made a wonder christmas truck ornament. I decided to make mine into a pillow and stuff it with balsam. The design is perfect with the fresh cut tree, for a balsam scented gift and a nice gift for the guys too.
I had a lot of fun making them and they worked up quickly. I decided to go with a fuzzy white wool, but I may try some with a night sky and a different colored truck. I added the word Joy to the pillow, and a button star. You can see in the photos, I did one hell with wool and one with buttons, fun to try different variations.
Since I used a white background and wool, I decided to go with a blanket stitch, but I didn't want the balsam to fall through the edge. I took two pieces of batting and sewed them up to one edge, filled it with balsam and then sewed up the last edge, so it keeps the balsam sealed inside.
I had Nicholas on Saturday. We went shopping, since I am still looking for the perfect booties for my skinny jeans. I want something rugged and waterproof and my style, so I am still looking. Of course I couldn't resist looking at kid's shoes and Nicholas is growing out of his sneakers, so he got a new pair of boots and he loved tromping around in his big boy shoes.
Sunday was a memorial mass for those who have passed this year, in our church. We each got a candle with their name and after the homily, they read the names of each person. When Danielle's name was read, we all walked up and handed the candle to Father David, to be lit, then put on the table. It was a truly moving service, and the choir sang with all their heart and love.
I hope everyone had a nice weekend and in a few more weeks, another blog hop, so I am working on my piece for the hop and getting new ideas as I make it;)
12 comments:
It sounds like a lovely service. We do something similar closer to Christmas.
I, too, think it sounds like a lovely service. I hope you found comfort in it.
Love Nick's big boy boots.
Hugs :)
Lauren
I love your pillows!
Nick is growing up fast! So cute.
i have been looking for booties too...just can not find any I like that do not have sky high heels.
Beautiful church service.
Debbie, your truck pillows are adorable and I like the idea of the buttons on the wheels. Nicholas's boots are pretty nifty! Sunday's service sounds wonderful. x
what a lovely service to remember your sweet daughter.
your Grandson is so cute with his new boots. I love your little pillows what great gifts.
Cathy
Using the balsam inside....good idea. I have a bag of balsam. I might just do the same thing.
Your pillows are adorable, but Nick in his blue shoes with red laces is even more adorable. Your service sounds like a moving experience for all who attended, a lovely remberance of lost love ones.
what a touching memorial service..... memories are special. Little Nick is always a delight to see and I love your truck ornaments...
Hugz
I just hate wet feet more than anything. When I was a kid, I went barefoot in the rain rather than get my shoes wet. My son bought me a good pair of rain-proof shoes but they are quite big and bulky ... good for camping but don't go well with other clothing. At least in Japan, shoes are left in the entryway so better have socks without holes.
I wish our church had such a lovely meaningful service. Hugs to Nick ... shoes and all ... and I can imagine the scent of balsam under those cute little stars.
what a wonderful tribute to your daughter. And you grandson is getting so big!!! and is a cutie!!! love your blog hop projects...a great finish!
Those little pillows are too cute! What a darling pattern. Too funny that you went shopping for boots and got Nick some instead, lol.....I hope you find some. My son just bought some new boots at Red Wing Shoes, my goodness are they expensive but they're exactly what he wanted. And they should last for years. Nick looks quite happy with his! The service sounds just lovely hon, big hugs to you.
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