Monday, July 15, 2013

A Little Something For a Friend

A few months ago, I found some vintage embroidered blocks at a quilt show and purchased a couple.  One of them was of a dog holding a basket, and I thought it would make the basis of a nice gift for a friend who loves animals.  On Saturday, I took the block with me when I got together with my stitchery friends and asked them for suggestions about what I could make.  The friend I was making it for appreciates vintage things but I didn't think she'd want a wall hanging or a table topper, so I wasn't sure what to do.  When Sandy suggested a pillow, I knew that was the perfect idea!  So that's what I made, using some of the leftover French General fabric from Merry Merry Snowmen; the prairie points were made from charm squares from the same line.


There are a few slightly discolored spots on the embroidered block, but I was afraid that if I tried to get them out, the red embroidery thread might bleed, so I left it as is.  I think she'll like it; at least I hope so!

7 comments:

Donna said...

Your friend will love the pillow. The French General fabric was perfect for this stitchery.

Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery Lady said...

Verra, Verra Nice.

Miss Jean said...

Adorable! I'm sure she'll love it!!

Doris R. said...

Beautiful work Kim! I am sure that your friend will love the pillow, and appreciate that you think enough of her to spend the tine making it. Love it!
Doris R.

Aunt 'Reen said...

Beautiful pillow Kim!
What a lovely and thoughtful gift!

Cathy said...

Great idea for making something from a random block, and it came out so nice.

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

Nice collection of French General fabric