I found this embroidery pattern from the Clementine Pattern Co that I really wanted to stitch. I like all of their patterns but I thought I would start with this simple one. I stitched the letters in a pretty coral colored floss using a backstitch on a piece of cotton fabric and quilt batting. I often put batting behind my embroidery projects because I really like the finished product it yields. I feel like the batting gives it more body than just stitching on a single layer of fabric.
After I finished stitching I couldn't decide what I wanted to do with it, but I knew I really liked it and therefore I wanted to enjoy it daily. Finally, I decided to turn it into a pillow.
I had a Moda jelly roll of some gorgeous fabrics that worked perfectly with the floss color I chose. I added the strips to the sides in a log cabin style and embellished it with a little more stitching around the perimeter. The back of the pillow is another coordinating Moda print. I filled it with stuffing and gave it a place of honor on my bed. Now I get to see it everyday and it never fails to make me smile!!! I love it!!!
Have you made something lately that makes you smile?
Happy Stitching!!!
xoxo
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