I wasn't kidding when I said that I have a lot to share. I've been holding out on you ;o) LOL! When things are quiet here at the Pumpkin Patch, you just never know what I'm doing or how fast my needles are flying...
Since I wanted to get into the 'spring mood', I thought this little freebie by Val's Stuff was perfect to begin with. This is Springtime -
For once I had the fabric but I didn't like the fibers she used so I changed it all up to my liking :o) I used all DMC and added a pink pansy button by JABC. But I didn't stop there! Oh no...
Today I finished it off into a little pillow -
Yay! I found the fabric in our local store that's closing down :o( I'm happy with the results but I was a little disappointed. I found the linen to be quite stretchy and a bit hard to work with while sewing so it's not up to my 100% satisfaction. LOL! Quality control is very strict here ;o)
Anyway, I plan on stitching this pattern again and basically just making a duplicate. How come you ask? Well, this one is going out to one of my readers as a thank you :o) How's that for a tease? Nope, I'm not going to reveal who that person is until the package has been received :oP
While I'm on the subject of pillows and duplicate projects, I thought I should share with you my second C Is For Cure by Lizzie Kate finish -
Again, just like the first one I did last year but this one will be staying home with me :o)
Since I wanted to get into the 'spring mood', I thought this little freebie by Val's Stuff was perfect to begin with. This is Springtime -
For once I had the fabric but I didn't like the fibers she used so I changed it all up to my liking :o) I used all DMC and added a pink pansy button by JABC. But I didn't stop there! Oh no...
Today I finished it off into a little pillow -
Yay! I found the fabric in our local store that's closing down :o( I'm happy with the results but I was a little disappointed. I found the linen to be quite stretchy and a bit hard to work with while sewing so it's not up to my 100% satisfaction. LOL! Quality control is very strict here ;o)
Anyway, I plan on stitching this pattern again and basically just making a duplicate. How come you ask? Well, this one is going out to one of my readers as a thank you :o) How's that for a tease? Nope, I'm not going to reveal who that person is until the package has been received :oP
While I'm on the subject of pillows and duplicate projects, I thought I should share with you my second C Is For Cure by Lizzie Kate finish -
Again, just like the first one I did last year but this one will be staying home with me :o)
You have been busy! Lots of lovely spring stitching. Your finishing is always so perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove your springtime finish - that button just makes it pop. To avoid the stretchiness of linen when sewing I use a lightweight fusible interfacing on the back of all my sewn finishes. It really helps to keep everything stable.
ReplyDeleteAgain, those fabrics and colors in your cure finish are fabulous.
Two gorgeous finishes. Lucky receipient for the first one. Your finishing looks just fine to me.
ReplyDeleteBothpillows are very cute! Love the finishing.
ReplyDeleteThe pillows are beautiful. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteWow! You are on a roll. I love all your things. They sure look 100% quality to me.
ReplyDeleteLove your finishes and so perfect for Spring!
ReplyDeletePretty colours and lovely finishing on both stitches ~ both perfect for Springtime xxx
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest little freebie! I just love the little bunny heads... will have to check this one out!
ReplyDeleteLove your finishing... very pretty as always! Happy stitching....
Those are some beautiful finishes, Cathey! Wish I had some time to stitch...maybe this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitchin'
Terri
Boy, you sure are on a roll... great finishes! I absolutely LOVE the Springtime, how cute :^) Went to site where you got the freebie but didn't see it. Would you be able to point me in the right direction? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Spring mood!! :D I like seeing so much production over there ;)
ReplyDeleteThat Springtime is so adorable =) and beautiful finish :D Someone will be very lucky and very happy!!!!
I remeber your first C is For Cure :) Again, lovely!! :D I have to try and stitch pillows like that, so cute :)
Hugs&Smiles to you
Love your pillow finishes but especially love the Springtime one, what a cutie!
ReplyDeleteLISA V
Love your pillows. I wish I could have bought some of the material you used on the Springtime one. I can see some of that material in one of my future quilts. Great job on your projects.
ReplyDelete{{{Love and Hugs}}}
Mom
Hi Cathey,
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy haven't you?
Springtime. How sweet. Love
the two bunnies and that little
pink pansy button is the perfect
compliment to this design.
I love how you've finished it
into a little pillow. This
style of pillow (with half of
it being the backing fabric
and the other half the design)
is one of my favourite finishing
styles. I like being able to
see the very pretty fabric with-
out having to turn the pillow
over which would then hide the stitching.
The second little pillow is
wonderful too. The fabric
that you used matches the
beautiful colors in the
stitching perfectly!!
You're really good at this
finishing business aren't you?
Do you give lessons??
Congratulations on establishing
your Etsy page and offering your
wonderful photos for sale. I
hope that you'll have all kinds
of success with it, and so you
should. You've got a wonderful
eye for your subject but I also
love how your sense of humor
comes through as well. I'm
thinking of your Christmas cards
when I say that.
Thanks for the emails answering
my questions from previous
comments by the way. Always
delighted to hear from you.
Cheers!
I was going to suggest interfacing but I see someone else beat me to it.
ReplyDeleteYour finishes are beautiful. Way to go!
Love these pillows hun; I went to the website; and couldn't find the freebie?? Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place? Too Cute...
ReplyDeleteHugs, Shar
Both are beautiful to me. I love how you finished them.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
well done on the pillows, you give me inspiration
ReplyDeleteJust love that springtime finish! You finish your stitching beautifully!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your pillows came out beautifully.
ReplyDeletewow! your are stitching fast!
ReplyDeletethey are both very cute ! congrats on the finishes =D
Great finishes, love the springtime, it so cute !
ReplyDeletePretty pastels! Love the springtime with the peeping bunnies, cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes and stitching I love the fabrics. I cannot find the freebie on Vals website?
ReplyDeleteWell done you, they are both lovely.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you've been quiet!
Busy, busy lady! Love your finishes!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos as well!!
And Hello! Long time no hear from each other...LOL...I am still around....have been in the land of the missing lately, I guess.
Take care
Marion
Oooh, pretty! The button and fabric are perfect - and it makes me feel more like spring, so thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love both your pillows, the springtime one is just the cutest. I went looking for the freebie but can not seem to find it, hoping you can point me in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous springtime finish, Cathey! Those little bunnies just make me smile :)
ReplyDeleteAnd your second C Is For Cure pillow looks perfect--you do such a wonderful job of choosing complementary fabrics!
Oh my gosh. That took my breath away. SOOOO cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes! I love the fabrics you've chosen. The Springtime one is so flowery and the green just sets off all that pink!
ReplyDeleteJust perfect!! I love what you did with both of them. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes!
ReplyDeleteI have one finished stitching too, at last :)) but it will fly to another city as a giveaway prize.
Hugs,
Tatyana
Two beautiful finishes Pumpkin :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty and your finishing is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDarling pillow finishes, Cathey. Awww, an RAK? I'll be looking to see who the lucky reader is!
ReplyDeleteI love your Springtime finish, so cute, not seen this freebie before. Is it available online do you know or was it through an ONS with a purchase?
ReplyDeleteYour C If For Cure is gorgeous, the fabric you chose goes with it so well and it all looks really springlike and cheerful.
Great stitching and they look lovely finished as little pillows! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes! I love the spring fabrics. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper little pillows
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the Etsy shop
Cathey,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the kind words.
Your both pillows are just darling!The spring fabric matches the pattern perfectly well = it's a great find of yours.
Lovely finishes and your LK finishing is beautiful!
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