...with thread in hand...: I almost can't do it...

Yesterday found me driving to the nearest big town to find a 20 inch pillow form...My local Walmart carries every size BUT 20 inch... I had a Hobby Lobby coupon so I headed there first. 16x16 yep, 18x18 yep, 20x20 nope.. So off I go to Michaels...they had ONE!! Which right now is all I need..and they took my 40% off Hobby Lobby coupon!! Who knew??

But I am having a bit of separation anxiety...

She looks very pretty on my bed...even though she doesn't quite match...lol

Look how nice she sits on the chair...this chair was one of two built by the man of the house...

and here she relaxes on the sofa...she looks so at home...

But I need to do it....I need to stuff her into a dark gift bag and surround her gently with tissue and send her off to her new home on Christmas Eve. I fear there will be a few tears...mine...

I know exactly what I will doing the week between Christmas and New Years...making more of these..I am going to have the change the design a bit...the backing on this one is pure white. That won't last at my house...so the back will have to be a dark brown but the front will look just like this one...

I can't wait ....

Nancy
PS.... Link to pattern HERE

12 comments:

Diane said...: I just love that pillow. I loved it the first time you showed us, and now I love it more, seeing it out and about around your home. I think I may have to join you in the production line.; December 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Marsha said...: Very good job on the pillow!! I love your creativity!!
Merry Christmas!; December 22, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Quiet Quilter said...: Sometimes the nicest gift to give is one you really want to keep. Isn't it nice to be able to make another one????; December 22, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Pat said...: Love the quilting you did on that. Is it hand-quilted?; December 22, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Brenda said...: I know it will be appreciated and loved so fear not for your precious work of heart and just let her go... easy for me to say, I was on the "receiving" end of TWO gorgeous pillows made by a quilty friend. I swear I find myself staring at those pillows often. I just love them. I'm sure yours will be stared at often too, it's gorgeous! Your work is amazing!; December 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Tangos Treasures said...: It's really beautiful!!; December 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Jocelyn said...: Great job Nancy. I love it!!; December 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Anne D said...: I don't blame you. I would want to keep it too.
I look forward to seeing the next one(s).; December 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Amanda Jean said...: Nancy,

You did a superb job on it! It does look so nice in your home. :) I hope the separation goes well, LOL. But I think Brenda said it best in her comment...I'm sure that it will be loved and appreciated!

thanks for your link to the pattern. Can't wait to see more versions that you make!

Merry Christmas!

Amanda Jean; December 22, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Promosyon said...: Pillow art is really matching with sofa.It is the great art creativity.This is one type of Christmas preparations.; December 23, 2011 at 2:55 AM
heartsease54 said...: OOOOOOhhh, she's soooo pretty AND well behaved too. Just so the receipients appreciate her finer qualities.; December 23, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Nancy Page said...: Super cool pillow! Very modern!

Have a super great Happy Merry Christmas!; December 24, 2011 at 2:45 PM