Embroidery.....Frame them, or Stuff them?

I have six vintage pieces of embroidery that I picked up on Ebay many years ago. They are obviously meant to be a set of dining room chair covers. I could never understand how it was chic to sit on someone's hard work? Since I only have three patterns with repeats....I'm not sure if I should hang them....or stuff them?

I like the organic feel when they are on the wall

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BHG

A needlepoint pillow always takes my breath away

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J. Adler

J. Adler

Do you have a preference? Do I break up the set?  I think I am leaning toward framing.

I am also giving an organizing tip at Living Savvy. Come on by and see how I like to keep my sewing supplies organized.

 

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From One Girl's Dress

Sweet Treats for a Guest

I shared with you earlier that I had made a couple of pillows from two little girls dresses. My daughter recognized the checked patter in the pocket pillow. I had intended to make another heart pillow out of the bodice, but seeing the scalloped top I got another idea. I saw that this could be made into a sweet little bag. I then thought I could take the same measurements from the other pocket on the skirt of the dress to make another tote/purse.

Then I realized these would make sweet bags to hold goodies for a guest. I took the ribboned band at the waste, included a couple of inches of the skirt to create a bottom ruffle to the pocket bag. I stitched together the bottom and the sides and added one of the tie-backs as a strap. I placed a towel, washcloth, gel soap, body butter, toothpaste and a toothbrush in the purse. In the pocket I put a bar of chocolate and some tea bags.

In the smaller, bodice bag I placed a couple of books, 
stationery and a pen.

All set and all ready for a potential guest.

The heart pillow is filled with lavender and the pocket pillo can hold the guest’s cell phone safely nearby for calls or for an alarm.

From one little girl’s dress I made three things that could make a guest feel comfortable and welcomed.

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Rose Pillow

Another Sewing Project

Pillow Slipcover

When I saw this rose colored fabric at the sale I attended a couple of weeks back, I knew I wanted to attempt to make a Rose Pillow with it.

I searched the internet and found this tutorial.

I followed it as closely as I could. With one exception.

I gathered and tacked the center of the rose before attaching it to the base of the pillow.

I am loving making slipcovers for my pillows. Now, they

don't have to go into storage until the next season. I can also have many, many more pillows out! 

Can there be too many pillows - 

I don't think so! They're beautiful and cozy enough

to invite one to nap!

I didn't do a terrific job on this one-the flower is not

centered for one. But, I am satisfied and will try this again!

And show a step by step for you.

I will be showing more of this pillow in my

Celebrate Spring With Victoria

the post will be up at 6:30 this evening.
I am sharing this post with
Wow Us Wednesday - Savvy Southern Style
Whassup Wednesday -Elements - Interiors

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