Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Merry Christmas Pillows

 I love my new sofa pillows. For lots of reasons:  Hexies, hand quilting, Christmas fabric, creamy background....but most of all because they were pieced by my friend Sharon Brandli. 
 One of the pillow tops was already quilted with chunky stitches so I finished the other two likewise. My stitches aren't as perfect as Sharon's but I love the surface texture on each one. 
 Sharon's hand-piecing took many hours of tiny stitching to put the hexagon together. Some of the papers were still intact and had to be removed but the tops were all finished when I brought them home with me from her sewing room.  A few yards of Osnaburg backing was all it took to turn them into pillows.
 These lovelies will be a very special reminder of her generous spirit in my holiday decor. I'm humbled to give them a good home.
 Merry Christmas to all of my blogging friends near and far.
(Just don't  get a tummy ache from eating too much candy!!)
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17 comments:

  1. RosaDecember 23, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    So beautiful.Love them all and your fabric combo caught my eye.Wishing you a Merry Chistmas and great New Year!

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  2. Anne / Springleaf StudiosDecember 23, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Awww . . . cute pillows and cute kids. Merry Christmas Carla.

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  3. SarahZDecember 23, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    So so precious, both the pillows and the little darlings :) have a happy happy holiday!

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  4. SewCalGalDecember 23, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Lovely pillows and they look absolutely perfect on your sofa. #CreativeGoodness

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  5. BillieBee (billiemick)December 23, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Great pillows!

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  6. Granny Maud's GirlDecember 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    It is so good to see your friend Sharon's work completed and loved. She was obviously a marvel with hexagons!
    Merry Christmas!

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  7. CarlaDecember 23, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    How GORGEOUS! They look perfect there

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  8. VickiDecember 23, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    They are so pretty. I love the hexagons. I was wondering if you know anything about the ruffled quilt top Sharon made. She tested a quilt pattern for me (ruffle crush) but I don't know if she finished the quilt.

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  9. SusanDecember 24, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Merry Christmas Carla! Sharon would be very proud of these lovely cushions adorning your sofa for the festive season!

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  10. MaryDecember 24, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    So special! She will always be with her quilting friends. What a great group of friends! Merry Christmas, Carla!

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  11. LeanneDecember 24, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Those are beautiful pillows! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  12. beth sDecember 24, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Wow! LOVE those pillows.

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  13. VickiDecember 24, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Oh Carla...these are gorgeous! What a special set of pillows. Have the best Christmas ever.

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  14. FlourishingPalmsDecember 25, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Those pillows are lovely, Carla! How special. Will you leave them out year 'round, or just put them out seasonally? I see you enjoyed your baking day with granddaughters. That's a great photo. I know you're having a delightful time today with family. I'm thinking of you and wishing you a very merry and blessed Christmas. Much love.

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  15. Claudia/OmpompaliDecember 27, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    Merry christmas and a Happy New Year to you!Thank you so much for letting us take part in your life and for sharing all your grand ideas! Wishing you all the best from Germany

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  16. SandraDecember 27, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    These pillows are so wonderful! Gorgeous! Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas with your family!

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  17. OPQuiltJanuary 8, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful! I remember you writing about inheriting her work and so glad to see they've become a treasured part of your Christmas.

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