I started stitching this Sunflower piece over a month ago. It didn't take long to finish the cross stitch and then it sat, I kinda have a theme with that on several projects! Well yesterday I decided I had just enough time to make it into something. It's a freebie from our friend Melisa who generously makes and gives us new stitchin' patterns all the time, thank you Melisa!!
I knew I wanted it to be a little pillow. And I had fabric in mind as I just finished another project with it. The brown with gold metallic dots was the perfect framing fabric and then I added a somewhat checkerboard gold and ivory fabric to finish it off. I say somewhat as when I started I didn't figure the aida cloth size right for the checkerboard. Therefore the checkerboards ended up an odd size and doesn't match in the corners perfectly, I am okay with it because it is done;) A half hour later and it was done and on display in my entry way.
It's so cute! The checkerboard looks perfect to me, it just completes your little display. I love that font, I'll have to go back and find Melisa's pattern. She really is so very generous with her patterns.
ReplyDeleteLove your fall stitching projects! The table runner in your last post positively glows. And this little sunflower pillow is darling. You’ve been having quite a productive and fun fall and it’s still early!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love too - they are perfect together!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, that is pretty, Vicki! I haven't stitched that one, but now it's going on my list. I love how you finished it with the checkerboard border. So fun!
ReplyDeleteOh my how stinkin' cute, Vicki! And it does match your wall hanging perfectly! I love it too. Thank you so much for stitching it. I hope you enjoyed every stitch. I adore your finish. I do need to make more patchwork pillow finishes. They just my heart leap! Have a blessed day. Hugs.
ReplyDeletenice fall items!!
ReplyDeleteThese look so nice together! You have been on a roll, for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun sunflower projects! Love the checkerboard and it all goes together so well!
ReplyDeleteYour little pillow is adorable! I love these soft colors, and your borders make a pretty frame for the lovely embroidery. It goes so well with the wall hanging! Thank you for sharing them both and linking up.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have finished the cross stitch. I have the pattern printed and ready on my coffee table.
ReplyDeleteIt is a darling pillow and goes very well with the wall hanging. Are you keeping it? And believe me NO ONE will complain about the corners aren't the way you want them. They looked fine to me! Very nice finish.
ReplyDeleteSew pretty, Vicki. I just love sunflowers and these pieces go so well together! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
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