Pillow is Complete!!!

My Original Design
This is hand stitched -- hand applique. I bought a pillow insert yesterday and hand stitched the last seam shut this a.m. I learned a few lessons along the way. Fabric stretches. Corners are important. Measure everything twice. My first pillow made from fabric!!

Original Design: Star Block

This is a patriotic theme I designed. It was a challenge to select the red,white,blue fabrics from my slim stash. Just fun to create. I added the red border & same red fabric [back] over the past couple of days. The pillow form I have in the closet is too small, I'll have to get a larger one! The applique and stitching is not perfect; however, I'm pleased with the way it turned out. Keeping my fingers crossed I can get this done -- right pillow insert & the bottom edge stitched. With no sewing machine, connecting those pieces takes patience and a lot of time : )

Original Design: Pulled Thread

This is a pulled thread pillow I designed & stitched. I used 19 count cork linen & stitched with crochet cotton (DMC 30-cordonnet) and DMC perle cotton. The finished size is about 11 1/4" x 11 1/4". I took an EGA Course on pulled thread. Learned many stitches! At last, I have finished my original design into a pillow.