After a false start or two (excellent false starts which will eventually end up in my shop, but still), I finished the pillow that accompanies the Reading Rocks bench.
First I was thinking about how I will try not to over-commit myself to auction junk next year, but then I was thinking about how this particular pillow was the tipping point that finally sent me out to buy that serger I've been wanting, so maybe I should go ahead & over-commit next year but just do it in some interesting new area that will require similar sort-of justifiable purchase of expensive equipment.
Anyway, then I had time to turn my attention to a birthday present for my girl's best friend, which was specifically & jealously requested by the friend when my kid showed up at her house in full cowgirl regalia last week.
(Note the totally unnecessary serging around the hem.)
So we were in the cowgirl mood & all, but had no idea there would be real live ponies. Ever since we saw her brother's elementary school production of Midsummer Night's Dream, we've been planning a fairy birthday party around here, but now there's some small, hopeful talk about whether fairies have ponies. Fairies with bigger backyards, maybe, I said.
did you use the serger to piece the pillow? i have been wanting to try that myself. those cowgirl outfits are really really cute. good luck finding fairies with ponies.
Posted by: erin | March 30, 2008 at 05:18 AM
The cowgirl outfit is adorable! And the pony makes it complete, of course.
Posted by: Leslie | March 30, 2008 at 06:28 AM
I just love that pillow. I secretly love those projects that require me to need to make a new equipment purchase. It's the sneaky way of fitting something expensive into the crafting budget!
Posted by: Sarah | March 30, 2008 at 08:13 AM
That pillow is fantastic! What can I say about the cowgirl...too cute!
Posted by: Jacquie | March 30, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Looks like the serger is getting some great use so far! Love the pillow and vest.
Posted by: Kirsten | April 01, 2008 at 08:08 AM
i just wanted to say how wonderful all your auction quilts were! i've been watching them in progress and to see them in so many stages was very inspiring. thank you for sharing them with us all!
cheers, nicole
Posted by: nicole | April 02, 2008 at 06:35 PM
The pillow is BEAUTIFUL! I'm totally inspired to use up some of my scraps doing something similar.
Have you seen Malka Dubrawsky's blog (A Stitch in Dye)? She has some fabulous patchwork pillows as well: http://stitchindye.blogspot.com/2008/03/17.html
Posted by: mikawendy | April 06, 2008 at 02:27 PM
i was going to write that i love the pillow but pretty much i love everything you post. did you do a lot of research before purchasing your serger and what did you end up with? (if you have a minute.) thanks!
Posted by: apple cyder | April 22, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Adorable outfit!
Posted by: Personalized Pillows | May 14, 2009 at 01:22 AM
It's the sneaky way of fitting something expensive into the crafting budget!
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Posted by: amy | October 09, 2010 at 01:59 AM
Love that quilt. In fact, I was going to work on my dissertation for the next couple of hours but you reminded me that I would so much rather be working on my spring-trips-to-the-park quilt. I know. I'm bad.
Posted by: hanson robin | March 07, 2011 at 11:53 PM