I have been up to my ears (and occasionally over my head) in pattern design this week. Things are looking good for a pattern release on Monday though, so I’m cautiously excited about that. I needed a mid-week break from staring at digital lines though, so I thought something quick and easy was in order….
Presumptuous Potholder
Well that’s a bit cheeky. Because it’s a potholder! Get it?! As in, “I will hold the hot things so you don’t have to”? That probably would’ve been funnier if I hadn’t tried to explain it. Let’s ignore my very individual sense of humor (inherited from my mom) and enjoy the freehand concentric heart quilting…
PB Knock Off: Poinsettia Pillow
Yep, it’s another pillow. Sorry about that. But I just couldn’t pick one! They are both so beautiful. This one’s been tackled by many talented craft bloggers already*, but I wanted to put my own spin on it. Here’s the original: (found here) The Pottery Barn version has really nice wool felt hand stitched petals….
PB Knock Off: Guest Post with Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy!
When our dear friend Stacey heard about Susan’s woeful bout of Ebola virus, she very graciously offered to swoop in and save the day with a PB Knock Off of her own. We owe you big time Stacey! Make sure you go over to Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy! to say hi to Stacey and…
PB Knock Off: Embroidered Star Pillow
Here’s a very simple (though slightly time consuming) knock off. It’s just a simple pillow with a star embroidered in jute and decorative metal rivets. The Pottery Barn Version: (found here) My version: I initially tried to embroider with a hemp thread, and while it worked better than I expected, it was just way too…