Oh my God! I can't believe it's mine. She totally "got" me. The colors and fabrics are absolutely perfect for me. Seriously, they're some of my favorites. Plus, I love curves and she nailed them, didn't she? And just wait until you see the back!
I freaked when I saw her post this in the Flickr group and then it came home to me. I adore texture. I mention my love of texture to every swap partner and this is the first time a secret partner has delivered. And she delivered in a big, bad way. And did you notice that adorable journal she made for me as well? Seriously this was an awesome round. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
And since this is a swap, of course I made something too. Here's the package I made for my secret partner...
My partner didn't give me a lot of direction and she was relatively silent this round so I was a little stumped at first but after stalking her favorites I settled on a design fairly quickly. It was the color scheme I was concerned about.
Finally, I just had to bite the bullet, jump in and hope that I was making something that would make my partner squeal. I started out using this tutorial, but I augmented the paper pattern so the points matched in the middle.
I decided that this one needed hand stitching. I didn't think machine quilting would do it justice.
In the end I opted for simplicity in the stitching and a button in coordinating Essex Linen to tie everything together.
The back has a simple zipper enclosure to give the pillow a tight fit around the pillow form.
And, as usual, I added some extras in the package, including fabric, as an added bonus for my partner.
I sent this off to my partner last week, and it should arrive on her doorstep any moment now, if it hasn't already. I truly hope she's as delighted with it as I am with my package.
Both look like great packages! :)
ReplyDeleteYour Star looks fabulous. Would I be able to post a picture of it in the Desperate Housewife's Quilt Flickr group please with reference to your post?
ReplyDeleteA fab set of packages both inbound and outbound there!
ReplyDeleteI just loved the pillow and the color scheme is perfect! All shades of orange are my total favorite. Thank you so much for the beautiful pillow and fun bonus gifts. I've already received 2 compliments on the pillow (only been displayed for 3 days)....it's right in my front foyer on a yummy orange chair I painted and recovered.....it's the perfect "Hello, welcome to my home!"
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the wonderful pillow. The color scheme is perfect - I love all things orange! I've already received 2 compliments on it (and it's only been displayed for 3 days) I put it right in my front foyer on a yummy orange chair I painted and recovered - it's the perfect "Welcome, to my home!"
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome pillow Hollie!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth pillows are gorgeous! The color combinations are fab and the designs great. Wonderful job to everyone involved.
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