Lollipop Pillows Debut

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...Once upon a time, twenty years ago, there was a quilter that attended quilting bees. At one of these meetings, she saw her first old Singer Featherweight sewing machine. They are small but very sturdy. She was enthralled. But the prices for them were way out of her budget. For they are much sought after.

Then a few years ago, she was in her local sewing machine repair shop, and spotted one of these gems in his crowded little shop. 

She could not afford the $350 price. But the owner, an older man, let her put it on layaway. After several months time, she was able to pay it off and bring it home.

I will always remember the man who sold me my beloved machine, though he has now died.

I sit down at my sunlit table covered with red and white oil cloth, and magic seems to happen with this little work horse. It is my inspiration, for it just keeps on keeping on. Day after day.

As dusk falls, and I lose track of time, I am sure passersby on the street catch a glimpse of me through the window sitting here, hunched over my old Featherweight. Humming a tune to the dogs to keep them entertained just a little bit longer.

And here, right here, this old 1947 Featherweight and I create whimsical creations together.

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Each of my pillows are made of my own design from start to finish. This line is called The Lollipop Line. I named them this because of the many colors, and the flowers reminded me of lollipops from my youth.

Each pillow is filled with new fiber fill and stitched closed. The pillows are sewn with a double seam for strength. They are made to use horizontally or vertically.

The flower embellishments vary. The ones with fabric have had their edges treated with No Fray. 

The felt and fabric embellishments were hand sewn on after the pillow was made and stuffed.

I plan to design and sew other lines of pillows and various things for the home. Decor that would fit into any cozy little house.

This is the day I've been busily stitching for. I hope the bright cheerful colors brings a smile to your face.