A couple of years ago I went on quite the pillow making spree. You can see all the details here. Looking through my stash recently, I was delighted to find an extra piece of stenciled fabric just waiting to be sewn into another throw pillow. I had given all my pretty pillows away as gifts, and didn't have any for myself, so this one I would keep for our new place.
Since I had plenty of embroidery floss, I decided to outline the Magdalena pattern with the chain stitch.
Instead of the usual reverse applique, I added French knots in a few of the spaces for textural accents.
This is the pillow before the French knots.
and after.....
I cut a double layer of plain fabric into two rectangles and attached them onto the back of the embellished panel, then added a couple of ties and loops to finish off the pillow.
I used Alabama Chanin 100% organic jersey cotton fabric in Natural; Magdalena stencil; sand paint; and ecru embroidery floss. I used Coats and Clark button craft thread in Dogwood to construct the pillow.
I'm happy to have just the right pillow for my cozy corner.
It is beautiful, I just might give that a try.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosemary. I hope you do try it out. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.
DeleteSo pretty.
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy~ Thanks so much!
DeleteGorgeous! Enjoyed the story of the pillow project (1/4/2016 post) too. Love the French knots with tails and the perfect chain stitch. Elsie
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DeleteThank you. I'm loving French knots too! They add such a subtle texture. And they're kind of fun to make too!
Patti, You are always an inspiration! It is an encouragement for me to try colors. I also love the wood burning art. It is joy to see. Thank you, Katie
ReplyDeleteHi Katie~ Thanks for the kind words. I can't wait to do some more of the wood burning! I'd love to know what your latest project is.
ReplyDeleteHi Pattie, I am making a classic coat using a mushroom color light weight over medium weight navy (Organic Cotton Plus) with Anna’s Garden stencil. Good practice, but my mind is already on other ideas perhaps with delusions of grandeur.
DeleteKatie~ Your color combination sounds really great. Yes, the mind is always working, coming up with yet another idea that we "must" try :)
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