The back is more of the loosely-woven gold silk, with a bright turquoise zipper boldly showing.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Peace and Plenty Pillow
. . . plenty of thrifted crewelwork, at least. This was a thrift store find stapled around cardboard (aren't they always?) and stuffed into a cheap rickety frame. I could almost feel its sigh of relief as it settled over the curves of stuffing when I finished.
The back is more of the loosely-woven gold silk, with a bright turquoise zipper boldly showing.
The back is more of the loosely-woven gold silk, with a bright turquoise zipper boldly showing.
That is really cute!! And a perfect Thanksgiving theme.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is beautiful and perfect for this time of year! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought of doing this! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is so very cute. I love it, what a wonderful way to display such beautiful needlework.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely find!
ReplyDeletethanks for giving this poor beauty a chance to shine and breathe! Great work Anna.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Christina Gomez
That's lovely!
ReplyDeleteOoh...that is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is a sweet one! What a great idea to turn it into a pillow. I always wonder about the hands that stitched these dear little creations and what their story might be. Glad you rescued it and gave it new life!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteIn our little framing shop we too often see beautiful old handwork glued or stapled to cardboard. It's great to see how you've given this piece new life.
ReplyDeleteOooh, you set it free. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful!! What wonderful colors! That would bring sunshine into any room. :)
ReplyDeletelovely pick!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like great. Just as if it had always wanted to be a pillow and was just waiting for someone like you to release it from it's frame. well done!
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