Using a tutorial from Ma Teakettle, I learned how to make my first bordered pillow. The pattern was called Spring Puddles out of a magazine but I want her to think of it as 'Dance in the Rain'. I used metallic floss for the shiny puddles and raindrops.
I also re-purposed a Robin candle holder into a little pin cushion and sent her a Spring themed Altoid tin for traveling with floss and needles.
I included some misc. items, patterns from her wish list, and some candy, including homemade chocolate covered gummy bears.
She posted about her items HERE, if you want to see her pictures.
Enjoy, Gaynor...keep 'Dancing in the Rain'.
23 comments:
The pillow is so cute :D
Have a nice day! xoxo
lol, you can comment on my blog now...darn those pesky settings. I love the exhange; it is just perfect and the charts were my favourites! Looking forwards to sending you yours...Giving is as much fun as receiving lol
What fabulous projects you stitched for Gaynor! I love that repurposed robin!
Robin in Virginia
rlbrowninva @ gmail.com
Such a pretty pillow!
That pillow looks so fun and cute!! :D
hugs&smiles
Cute pillow, and I love the use of the Altoid box! The bird is too sweet. Love that idea. :-)
The pillow is beautiful! What a nice thing to be doing!!
Parsley, the pillow is so gorgeous and I love the repurposed Robin pincushion - a very clever idea. I am going to have to start thinking hard about our exchange. Have you decided? Fall or Halloween?
Parsley that is a sore point. We don't have puddles anymore just lakes. Seriously very pretty. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
The pillow is lovely. very nice gifts you sent her!
The pillow is so cute and the bird is my fav :)
Hugs x
What a cute pillow - I love the sun flowers around the edges. Very nice.
Lovely, the tin is adorable !!
Oh wow!! This is just adorable!!! I LOVE it!!
To sweet that pillow....love it and what a good idea about the lovely bird.....Blessings Francine.
You are so clever.
I especially love the Altoid-covered tin.
Hugs,
J.
What a lovely pillow, I would be so pleased to have made or received it.
what a cue pillow you made for this exchange
very well done, stitching and sewing
it's god to feel Spring already =)
very good idea to change the candle holder into a needles keeper, have to remember this =D
xxx
Wow, great presents for the exchange! Love the cushion, you really did a good job, well done!
A superb parcel for Gaynor, the design on the pillow is so enchanting and cute. Great idea with the robin candle holder, very clever.
Parsley,
What a lucky woman Gaynor is! Your pillow will add a touch of whimsy to any decor. How creative to transform the robin candle holder into a pin cushion! I have no doubt she will be very pleased upon opening.
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
That is a beautiful pillow! I'm sure it will become an heirloom and a treasured keepsake (and well it should be!)
Such a sweet pillow.
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