When I made the pillow for the Pillow Talk Swap, my sister-in-law mentioned that she loved the wonky star and the elephant I embroidered on the back. Her favorite colors are blue, purple, and green, so I used some Verna, Hope Valley, and Nicey Jane fabrics with those colors. I also used this pillow to practice my free motion quilting (my skills need lots of work). I used some contrasting vintage thread that my mom's friend gave me. It was on a teeny wooden spool and it was surprisingly smooth to quilt with.
I used a heavy-weight embroidery floss for the elephant and her baby. It almost feels like the crochet thread that you use to crochet around flannel baby blankets (whatever that's called - help me out someone).
I think I mentioned that my sister drew the mama and baby elephant for me. We're actually in the process of making a few sets of embroidery patterns to sell in our very own shop! I'll have more information as we get closer, but let me know if you're interested in some fun [modern] embroidery patterns!
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Love the pillow and the free motion is fun--that's what is so great about free motioning---there doesn't have to be structure:) The elephants are sweet.
It's lovely Brooke and so thougtful! Such a sweet remembrance for a sweet boy.
The thread is called Cro-sheen cotton embroidery thread, I think. Not exactly sure on the spelling.
Such a sweet gift for your SIL. I'll say a prayer for them and you. My sweet niece Rosemarie has been fighting Neuroblastoma for three years (she's just 4yrs old). I don't let myself imagine how hard it must be to loose that battle. Such a beautiful pillow, thanks for sharing it!
Hi Brooke, I think you should write out that pattern for the pillow too...unless it is already from someone else's pattern...'cos this one has turned out just as lovely as the first!
It's Perle Cotton, I love that stuff, it's awesome for hand quilting. I also love embroidery, yours are cute! You've done a great job on the pillow! so sweet.
That is a beautiful pillow, and how lovely are you to make it for your brother- and sister-in-law. We lost my nephew Benjamin (3½ years old) this past November, so this project really spoke to me.
Your nephew must have been born more or less at the same time as my son. How heartbreaking that your family haven't been able to enjoy the months and years that we have. You are all in my thoughts.
What a thoughtful gift and beautiful tribute to Caleb. How very kind of you to make this in his memory. Caleb is also very much on my mind this time of year.
your quilting is beautiful!
that elephant pillow is one of the most precious crafts i've seen in a while!!! too cute!
p.s. don't you just love how versatile those Nicey Jane stripes are?
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