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New Etsy listings

I have been doing some quilting this week.  Here’s photos of the last three items that I listed on Etsy. The “ruffles” on the pillow top are actually rows of fabric that is stitched down and clipped like the seams … Continue reading

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Tooth fairy pillow #3

I listed another tooth fairy pillow on Etsy last night.  I change something each time I make one.  This time I added a layer of batting in front for a smoother appearance.  I still like the face on my first … Continue reading

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Denim tooth fairy pillow for Etsy

There are lots of tooth fairy pillows on Etsy, but I didn’t see any that were made from two vintage denim jeans pockets.  I adapted the tooth from a Martha Stewart pattern.  The eyes and mouth are hand embroidered, and … Continue reading

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Rag quilted baby lovie for Etsy

Here’s the little baby lovie that I listed on Etsy today.  I got the idea for the three-dimensional triangles from a quilt designed by Karen DuMont of KariePatch Designs.  It is featured in the April/May issue of Quilt. I made … Continue reading

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Football pillow and other stuff

We are invited to a birthday party for our youngest grandson tomorrow.  He turned 3 on Thursday.  Continuing with my plan for handmade birthday presents this year, I made this football pillow for him.  I accidentally found the pattern on … Continue reading

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New from Country By Design

I only had one four inch square of this teal fabric, so I made it into a tree. Very non-traditional, but I like it. Hope someone else does, too. It’s listed for sale at http://www.countrybydesign.etsy.com. This baby lovie isn’t for … Continue reading

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Mini denim pillows from Country by Design

I had a couple of hours this morning so I worked out a pattern for these cute pillows. I like anything that lets me use some of my vintage denim. I think I’ll work out a design for pot holders, … Continue reading

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Country By Design quilted pillow

Last night I finished the quilted pillow that I had been working on.  I'm going to take a few minutes right now to get it listed on Etsy.    2009_04_22 – flowers and pillow 006.JPG – vox This side is … Continue reading

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Yucky weather in the country

It was cold and cloudy again today.  No rain, but it felt and looked like it could snow, even though the temp was in the 40's.  Too yucky to be outside, so I quilted instead.  2009_04_14 – flowers and quilting … Continue reading

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Country By Design pillow

2008_12_05 – pillow 001 Here's the pillow I have been working on.  I should have finished it this afternoon, but I took a nap instead.  I finished the edges with binding, just like it was a quilt.  I used a … Continue reading

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