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Friday, November 15, 2013

I'm In Stitches!

 



Yes, I'm in stitches. . . .literally. . . .

I was in the mood this week to embroider 'something'. . . .but had little time to start a big project. . . . .I've been up to my elbows in canning--16 pints of relish, 7 pints of mincemeat, and 10 pints of pumpkin butter!

To unwind, I grabbed scraps of  muslin, a pencil and some embroidery thread. . . .These two little pillows were the result. . . .and I'm making more!

Aren't they 'Farmhouse Perfect'?

Feel free to copy them for your farmhouse, if you'd like. . . .The finished size is 6" x 7.5". . . .backed  with pieces of wool to give a prim look. . . .Below you'll find a couple of close-up photos with more details. . . .I had no pattern for the printing. . . .Simply penciled in the words. . .and embroidered with a running stitch. . . .added a few embellishment. . . .

Humm. . . .This technique would be good for little Christmas pillows, too, wouldn't it?


Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I plan to bake eight loaves of Pumpkin Bread. . . .
Thanksgiving treats for my family. . . .
but please don't tell them!
I want it to be a surprise. . . .
 
. . .from my farmhouse to yours. . .
 
 
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At Our Old Country Store this week:
 
 


13 comments:

  1. Heide at ApronHistoryNovember 15, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Very cute! And yes, they would be perfect for Christmas.

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  2. Brenda PruittNovember 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    You are one very busy and industrious woman. I was afraid you were going to say you had to have stitches! Very cute pillows. Yes, they'd be perfect for Christmas.
    Brenda

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  3. Tanya BreeseNovember 15, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    oh those turned out so cute!!! it's nice to see you back! have a happy thanksgiving if i don't see you between now and then! :)

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  4. CarolynNovember 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Very cute! They are prim perfect!

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  5. Pamela GordonNovember 15, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Cute cushions Dru. I used to do stitcheries like that a few years ago. Have a great weekend.

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  6. cynthia lee designsNovember 15, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Your little pillows are so cute!! I love stitched word pillows...I have some tucked in an old basket.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  7. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 16, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    These are adorable! :)

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  8. JunkchiccottageNovember 16, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    These are toooo cute. Love them. Very sweet.
    Kris

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  9. LizNovember 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Very cute! I am going to have to dig out my scraps of muslin and see what I can whip up! Happy baking!!

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  10. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Love those red boots Dru! The pillows are so farmhouse sweet. I can just see them in your cozy home!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  11. Leena Milligan LanteigneNovember 17, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    These are so sweet! I love primitive stitched pieces like these! Love the red boots in that picture too! Hugs, Leena

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  12. PamNovember 17, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Very cute little pillows! How busy you have been! Your family will love the pumpkin bread!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    So pretty and a great project for a quiet evening (or afternoon if I didn't work lol.) I have all the supplies except the wool so it would be affordable too. Thanks for sharing.

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