A few weeks before Christmas my daughter sent me a link to a Christmas pillow on Amazon and mentioned she would love a seasonal Christmas pillow like her Thanksgiving pillow. She gave me creative license, and away I went!
Using a combination of different designs from Gail Pan (inspired by Christine) and Maggie Robertson Design, I fashioned a Christmas pillow with embroidery and a bit of rudimentary applique.
I used a bit of glittery embroidery thread for the garland hanging off the house and simple embroidery stitches for the pillow.
I added a kitty and bird for my cat and birdie-loving daughter!
The back is from Riley Blake's Postcards for Santa collection and was my daughter's favorite of the fabric photos I sent her.
A few days after her pillow request, she also asked for a bunting for her fireplace as well as a smaller bunting to hang above her daughter's crib.
For the fireplace bunting I used the same pattern as for her nursery bunting and fabrics primarily from Postcards for Santa.
The baby's bunting was composed of Christmas fabric from my stash and white felt with buttons purchased at Hobby Lobby. I am particularly fond of the Frosty Fun by Clothworks fabric (upper left and lower right). Oh I might as well as admit it - I am fond of most ALL Christmas fabric!
Now I already have my eye on a Christmas pillow to make for her next year.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Wow! So much eye candy here. First of all, I LOVE the pillows, and particularly the embroidered garland. I am a huge fan of embroidery. The fabric on the back of the pillow is wonderful! I love anything that has to do with writing and postage. The bunting reminds me of prayer flags and I am really interested in making them and stringing them together like this. Yet again, I wish we lived closer. Beautiful, Linda!
ReplyDeleteThese are such beautiful Christmas projects Linda.... I really love the bunting the fabrics you have used are gorgeous! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas! Christine x
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is just so adorable! I love all the little details you put on it! And the bunting is such a fun idea, too. I bet you'll be making some for every holiday!
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