I stitched them both up on some beige linen. They are the same color even though the pictures look different. Different lighting.
I went searching my local craft store for some trim and couldn't find any that would work so I made some of my own.
Ta! Dah! I used Jenny's bag design as my inspiration and cut it to fit the pillow form I bought. I looked through my vintage buttons and was able to find four matching brown ones to use in the corners. I am really pleased at how it turned out.
With some of the leftovers I made a little lavender sachet adding another vintage button. Thanks so much Jenny for being such an inspiration to me and others.
I just had to show you a picture of the newest bird ornament I bought from Hallmark. I have been collecting them since they came out and finally a Bluebird has been created.Check out the sale and free applique patterns at Piece O' Cake Designs. The free patterns are great. Makes me want to stop what I am working on and do one but I am holding back.
With Passion,
Carrie P.
The bluebird carries the sky on his back. Henry David Thoreau
I love the pillow - and the buttons in the corners just really add to it. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I too love Jennys designs. Your pillow looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow creations is just adorable Carrie! Jenny is certainly an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh Carrie, the pillow is gorgeous! I like to combine two (or three) projects into one ..gets to accomplish so much in less time! The little bird and the quote fits perfectly..well done!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Penny
Darling pillow, very clever! Bluebird it so sweet! Almost as impressive as in real life!
ReplyDeleteThat Jenny is a great designer, isn't she? And the nicest person too! Your creations are lovely, and I especially like your coordinating pillow trim. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow, really pretty - trim and everything. I'm still looking for Homespun locally, no luck. Cute bluebird!
ReplyDeleteCarrie that is too darling!! I'm going to have to go visit B&N to see what they have around here. The quote is perfect for your pillow, I LOVE IT. The buttons are the perfect touch! And I love your little sachet too. You did a wonderful job on this challenge!
ReplyDeleteYOur mind seems to be on overdrive, Carrie. Such a soft, pretty pillow with inspiration from a great source.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think the little sachet is just as darling.
Beautiful pillow and sachet!! Jenny does come up with some lovely designs.
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I saw Homespun at our B&N too but maybe I shouldn't wait now to get it because you have many readers in my neck-of-the-woods who might beat me to it. That pillow is darling!
ReplyDeleteOh Carrie...you've outdone yourself again! So creative and so darned cute...including that sachet! Makes me want to whip a few up!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to scurry to Hallmark to see this years ornaments...I don't go to the mall too often as there is no quilt shop there! Hee!!
Your pillow turned out just wonderful! I love the little sachet too. The vintage buttons are perfect! :0)
ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful!! I have wished to get my hands on a copy of that magazine for months. How come all the best magazines are published in other countries? Am I the only one who thinks so? Japan, and Australia, have our quilt mags beat to flinders. Michele
ReplyDelete$12.00 is a little pricey but look at all the wonderful patterns there are in a magazine. If you figure out the cost per pattern in them, then the price is very economical!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job!!
Great adaptation! Your pillow is so sweet. And I love the sachet, too.
ReplyDeleteYou have made this your own, Carrie... stamped with elegance. I adore those fabrics, so beautiful with the stitcheries. I also love that pincushion! What a gifted stitcher you are!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow and sachet. I do like those buttons.
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie, welcome to the land down under where a cheap magazine is $10, we pay $15+ for anything from the US (usually around $20).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow and very cute little sachet. Pretty new bird to add to your flock.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow cover. The colours are really sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to use Jenny's cute birdie design. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow and sachet are beautiful, Carrie. I also love your floral blocks in the post below. And I do love that bluebird!
ReplyDeleteCarrie... I love how you turned the both design to your own.. just super clever.. and better up.. it looks fab too..:o)) Thanks for the link.. will check it out.. love their designs!! :o)
ReplyDeleteThat is a good magazine. Fun stuff here.
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