December 30, 2014

Let It Snow - A Winter Pillow

I hope all of you have enjoyed
a very merry Christmas!

I've just spent some time catching up
with my good friend,
and I gave her a little gift
that can be used all winter long...
a Let It Snow winter pillow!


For this project,
I used some "ink swatches"
I had purchased from Sweetwater on Etsy.

{They don't seem to be available any longer, but they carry some similar items.}


I used the pattern that was included with the ink swatch,
to create the pillow front.


For the pillow backing,


This particular pillow finished at 12" x 16",
so I just started with a backing piece that was about 13" x 17".
I decided to attach the zipper cover
about 1/3 of the way across the pillow,
vertically, for extra interest.


I am sew in love with this project!
The lipstick red ink swatch looks great against
some white-on-black polka dots.

{The polka dots look kind of like snowflakes, right?}



On the back,
I've chosen a large red gingham print.


It contrasts well with the polka dots, don't you agree?


I added my little eamylove label,
so my friend knows that I made this pillow just for her!


My little snowman models are cheering for snow.
So far, there's been no snow to shovel here in my neighborhood.


I have a feeling that we'll be seeing some flakes soon, though!


Have a Happy New Year, Friends!

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7 comments:

  1. Perfect for chasing any winter blues away! Love the fabrics! The black and white does feel like a heavy snow on dark night! I also love the zipper going vertically on the back. Such a great contrast!
    Happy New Year to you, Amy!
    Susie

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  2. Amy, you sure do a perfect pillow project! Love the "Let It Snow" design too, and the pics with your little snowmen are adorable. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!

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  3. What a special gift Amy! The black/white/red is so perfect. Have a very Happy New Year!

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  4. This is just adorable! I love the gingham and polka dots...just perfect!

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  5. I don't know another person who can put fabrics and colours together as well as you. This is another stunning make. It is perfect.
    Here's to a wonderful 'Amy Made That' 2015. Cheers. xxxx

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  6. Very darling! I haven't heard of ink swatches--I'll have to check it out.

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  7. Happy New Year to you and yours Amy. Love the colours you
    have used on the gift...it looks amazing.
    Cheers, Anita.

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