Hi, I made 2 of the pictured pillows for my dear friend Diane J for her birthday. The design is from Kim Bradley, and it is embroidered on purple velvet. The velvet was a big challenge to sew especially at the ends where I joined pink satin to it, I think they worked out well in the end!

by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

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by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

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by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

Thank you - I just love purple and velvet is soooo nice. Cheers Claire

by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

Thank you for your lovely words. Cheers Claire

by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

Thanks Ros, and yes the velvet/satin combo certainly tested my patience. Hugs Claire

by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

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by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

Thanks Chris, yes I love purple to it is one of my favourite colours!! Hugs Claire

by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

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by cuddlebear 17 Dec 2009

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by cuddlebear 16 Dec 2009

Thank you, by the way the embroidery is in a pale pink (not easy to see in the photo) and it matches the satin colour. Cheers Claire

by cuddlebear 16 Dec 2009

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by cuddlebear 16 Dec 2009

Thank you - I always try to make presents that I would like to receive myself in th hope that if I like them the receipent will too. Cheers Claire

by cuddlebear 16 Dec 2009

Thank you Gerry

by cuddlebear 16 Dec 2009

Thank you Lynn, and yes she did love them!!!

by cuddlebear 16 Dec 2009

Thanks Roxsy there is something sooooo luxurious about velvet!!! The satin is in the ends of the tied bits, which unfortunately don't show up in this photo. Ciao Claire

by cuddlebear 16 Dec 2009

Thanks Shirlene, yes she did like them. I did the embroidery on both sides of the pillow - but impossible to show that in a single photo. Cheers Claire

by cuddlebear 16 Dec 2009

Thank you. The velvet was certainly a challenge but worth it in the end!