The other day I was asked if I would do a custom order for patchwork pillows. It was such a ball that I have made more! For these I have combined Heather Bailey fabrics from all three of her collections. I don't know how those silly dolls, Fru Leren and Fru Mongstad snuck into the photo. They like to do that. They are so used to being in the limelight...
You have all been so nice! I have felt positively lifted several feet off the ground from the enormous amount of good cheer you have given me! Thank you for all the encouragement, both for the things that I make and for the tutorial. I was nervous about it since I had never done one before and wanted to make it very clear. I so appreciate all of you who wrote to me about it. Then it was a huge thrill when Hege wrote me today and let me know that she had already made a little flower to decorate a pretty dress!
I want to thank in particular
Melissa P. who also has already made flowers with my tutorial and has posted them on the flickr group!
for assiting me in telling the world about the give away! Eeek! We have two winners!
I used a random number generator to help me pick the winners of my Twine and Heart give away. A warm congratulations to Clare and Linda!
Guess what? I was featured on Cuteable! And a mama and baby showed up here. The very kind Tara also featured my matryoshkas today. I fear my matryoshkas might let it get to their heads... all this fame... Many thanks to you for these fun features!
I haven't made any non-floral dolls for some time now and these adorable Japanese fabrics (the deer one on Fru Osterberg is from Lecien and the lamb is Japanese but I am sorry I don't recall who made it) inspired me to make some non-flowery dolls. The chicken fabric on Fru Bondegård is an old favorite of mine.
I had time to list the dolls in my Etsy shop tonight, but it is getting late and I will have to leave the patchwork pillows for another day.
I decided I would try my hand at crochet today, and maybe I will have something pretty to show you soon... Are you doing any crafting today?
Such colorful pillows! No wonder Fru Leren and Fru Mongstad wanted in on the photo opportunity.
I'm excited to see what crochet project you start. I know it will be beautiful. Now that you've mentioned crochet...I better work on a few rows this evening. Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Melissa P | June 23, 2010 at 12:16 AM
Congratulations to both Clare and Linda, I am sure they are both feeling pretty giddy at the moment. A BIG congratulations to you Emily - the combination of all those fabrics works like a dream. The pillows have that "it" factor. Well done, I appreciate logging on and getting so inspired by your creative eye - it is like taking a class in color theory ... color theory that makes me zing when I see it.
Posted by: The Muse of The Day | June 23, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Such eye candy every time I come here!! The pillows are adorable and the girls are perfect. I love the red and white lamb fabric on Fru Leren- so cute.
Posted by: Natasha | June 23, 2010 at 02:02 AM
it's all fabulous but i love that chicken cloth...
Posted by: jan in nagasaki | June 23, 2010 at 02:46 AM
Congrats to the winners! And wow, those pillows are awesome. I love them. And I am loving your new dolls too. Great job!
Posted by: Mary Ferrara | June 23, 2010 at 03:01 AM
Dearest emily, i am so in love with your patchwork pillows and dolls {as always}. The colors on this post are amazing and so inspiring!! Congratz to the lucky winners!! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | June 23, 2010 at 03:39 AM
All of your work is so beautiful, whimsical and charming; you are an inspiration to me. Last week I was quilting and knitting, but have not found/had the time yet this week, and I'm definitely feeling the absence of crafting. Perhaps I'll pick up some knitting tonight, in front of the tv for a little while...
Posted by: Patty | June 23, 2010 at 05:09 AM
The pillows are wonderful!! No wonder you made more! Love the combination of all the Heather Bailey's fabrics. And - of course that Fru Leren and Fru Mongstad suit it perfectly!!
Posted by: Orit | June 23, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Hi Emily,
I will be putting my photos on your flikr group in a few days. Realised that I had them im my Mum's computer because I'm almost at my gigabyte limit for this month and have been borrowing hers. Will get onto it next week. Love the cushions. Jacqui
Posted by: magpie chic | June 23, 2010 at 08:00 AM
Your pillows are the essence of summer - love them! It would be hard to let them go. As we both now, even in summer we might need some colorful cheering up inside our houses in Norway!
; )
Thank you for your sweet visit, Emily!
Posted by: Marit | June 23, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Love your cushions!! So simple but effectively shows off those beautiful Heather Bailey fabrics. Congratulations to the winners. I'm sewing some items for my soon to be opened Etsy shop at the moment so feeling very busy and anxious that people will like what I'm making!?
Posted by: Catherine | June 23, 2010 at 09:58 AM
These pillows and summery babushkas are so cute and pretty - love them!
Posted by: vadjutka | June 23, 2010 at 10:24 AM
These colours make my heart sing! Congrats to you lucky winners! I'm really enjoying your blog. Lots of love, Amanda xxx
Posted by: amanda makes | June 23, 2010 at 12:29 PM
I love your style...your selection of colors...your ideas...
every time I visit your site, I have great pleasure! I look forward to each new post :)
Have a lovely day
Barbara
Posted by: Raumseelig | June 23, 2010 at 01:22 PM
Emily, your work is always great fun to see!! I love these pillows and dolls. Particularly the one with cocks. I love it!!
I feel great watching your colour mixing every time.
Kisses from Spain!!!!
Posted by: Rosana | June 23, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Such a colorful post today! Camille was sewing a dress today, and I was teaching and helping. She did very well; maybe a finish by tomorrow. We'll see, and then we'll blog!
Posted by: Michele C | June 24, 2010 at 04:23 AM
I would love to be crafting but have so much driving children around to do over the next few days it will have to wait till next week.
I just love the colours you use.
Posted by: Fiona | June 24, 2010 at 02:21 PM
Such pretty pillows Emily. How cute that the dolls are popping up everywhere.
Happy weekend!
Posted by: Xue | June 26, 2010 at 07:06 PM
Dearest Emmily, i came to have a peek at all your wonderful photos and creations again! :) Wishing you a lovely merry happy weekend and love to yoU!
Posted by: Jacqueline | June 27, 2010 at 03:44 AM
Hi Emily,
The pillows are wonderful and your blog too.
If you want visit my blog:
www.confezioniparadiso.it
I follow you!
Emanuela
Posted by: emanuela | July 02, 2010 at 07:16 PM
Your cushions are wonderful...of course! You've such a brilliant eye for colour, I always enjoy seeing your creations. Julia x
Posted by: Julia | July 08, 2010 at 09:52 PM