Late Tuesday night I got the create-something bug and pulled out my free Amy Butler pattern for the Cozy Kitten Pillow. I used some flannel-like fabric which pulled once I turned the pillow inside but ended up working with some final mending, but here's how this little guy turned out... But he's kind of funky:
The very next day I decided to work on displaying my Sashiko samplers in the pillow form. With the help of a new cutting board and rotary cutter, I experimented with sizing and created these three throw pillows. My new machine, Bernette, did quite the fabulous job and we're becoming great friends. I used fabrics from the same color story LOFT 1800 by Erin Michaels which I had plenty of Fat Quarters and a few half yards which went well with the stitching and each other. Here are the finished products, fronts and backs. 
These were super-easy to make once i got the measurements right for the 18" pillow form and to figure out how to make my scraps of fabrics fill a back-side. Now, if this could be my job.Sidenote: Kalin has an interview tomorrow!! Hooray!
Have you taken up knitting yet? I know, I know, EVERYONE and their granny is knitting, it's too hip. Agreed. It is also too fun. You really should try it, as it is a highly portable craft. Also nice in that you can instantly start crafting even if you only have 5 minutes. Can you tell I've really been enjoying my knitting lately?
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