Pillow making & GIVE AWAY

Ever since I started working on the new crewel piece, I knew I wanted to make it into a rectangular pillow using the same pattern I did for Meadow Bloom.

Meadow Bloom 

The difference was that, I embroidered Meadow Bloom using the colours in the border fabric as a guide, but for Sweet Repose, I needed to find just that perfect fabric to complement the embroidery.

After hunting around I finally found it...

The pink and green are an exact match to the colours of the yarn and I quite like the geometric, repeat pattern. It is pretty, without being too busy so I thought it would make a nice backdrop for the embroidery.
I found a bit of left-over green linen in my stash - enough to make piping and was ready to go... if only I didn't need piping cord and a zip...

Do you ever go to the shops, leaving your brain at home? I do. So I managed to buy a length of piping cord, 50cm too short...!!  So irritating...!

A second trip to the shops and I finally got there. Sewing is by no means my favourite part of the process but I must confess I am rather pleased with how it turned out  

Sweet Repose Embroidery Kit  |  Rectangular Pillow link to FREE pillow pattern.

I have plenty of other projects lined up, but there is no prizes for guessing what I will be doing next...

Or perhaps ... 

Yes, there is - I think it is time for a 

My basket of yarns waiting to be kitted up

GIVE AWAY

To WIN a Sweet Repose Kit & Border Fabric pack 

All you need to do is guess what kits am are working on tomorrow.

1) Send me an EMAIL 

2) Write the name of the kit in the subject line.

3) Put your Name and Mailing address in the body of the message

4) Get the email to me by midnight of Saturday 23rd February, ACDT to be considered.

Good Luck

Not only have I finished the pillow, but  the kits are all but ready and are now available in the SHOP.

I don't normally get spare fabric, but this time I did make sure I got enough Border Fabric so that I can included in the kits, for those who would like it. You have the option of ordering Kit Only (AU$69 + P&H) of Kit & Border Fabric (AU$74 + P&H) 

The kits do not include any other supplied for the pillow, so you will need to get a zip (42cm / 16") , piping (2.5m / 2yd 26.5") and backing fabric. I used my Ecru cotton/linen blend, which has a nice weight to it without being too bulky.

If you have pre-orderd the kit, I will be in touch shortly with a link to your reserved kit, but for now, I'd better get kitting....

Best stitches & good luck,

Anna xx