It's been over a week since I started cutting out these pillows. I have eight more to embellish in this batch.
I may embroider a stitch, tell myself it will do, that it is good enough. Only to go back five stitches later and take it all back out. And then chide myself for doing so.
They are not perfect. But then, nothing handmade is.
But they are bright with color. And color calls my name.
What better joy than to work with color?
45 comments:
Beautiful.
It makes me wish I could sew!
Brenda,
I love color too. You have done a wonderful job of combining colors. I like the embellishments!
Carol
Brenda, your pillows are spectacular! I love the colour combination of each pillow. You are so talented! I can see how hard you've been working!
Beautiful!! I know what you mean. I am working on some stuff for a September craft fair and hopefully an etsy shop. I get caught up in the "it's not perfect" mode and it frustrates me and makes me doubt my abilities. I love all your embellishments!
Lisa
Brenda,
How much for one of the Blue, Red and Yellow?
I think they would look cute in my bedroom.
I want to support your etsy store.
Viola
I remember reading an Amish book one time and one thing I will never forget about the book. The Amish always leave a mistake in their "work" because only God is perfect. I try and apply that to my life every day when I get into perfectionism. I read that book over 20 years ago.
I have been wanting to comment about some of your posts pertaining to your concern about your wellness. My husband and daughter both have anxiety disorders and I have been so grateful to them because it has made me have patience, compassion and good listening skills. I know they both don't like how they feel at times but I feel blessed that there is medicine and what it has added to my life knowing them.
Just lovely, Brenda!
Sounds like somebody`s a perfectionist!
S
xo
Beautiful pillows Brenda!!!
Brenda - they look like a happy bouquet of flowers! I love all those colors together! Those little flower pillows even have a middle of the flower!
Yahooo! Go, Brenda!! :)
How FUN!!! Beautiful!
These are all very pretty, Brenda. Aren't we glad we can sew :)
Pretty! Love the bright, cheery colors! :)
Boy, you have been working very hard. The colors are all so wonderful. Such a happy grouping. I love what Judi said about the Amish, too. Annette T
Dear Brenda, Your pillows are
Beautiful!!! I love all the pretty colors and the posie you add to each one!
Hope your day is going well.
Hugs, Maki
Maki's Little Red House.blogspot.com
I'll take the whole basket, lol! They are so cheerful and pretty.
So glad your pillows are selling out so fast. No one deserves Etsy success more than you Brenda. It is a great way to make money from home, except for the post office trips. Love your bright cheerful colors.
Cindy
I love all the bright colors! I like how you have them displayed too, in the wire planter (it looks to be). Too cute!
Brenda you sound a lot like me when it comes to making things for others, always your own worst critic and always afraid that the item is just not good enough...but isn't it a great feeling when the person just loves it!
Susanne :)
Brenda,
I'd love to have the one with the red bandana/black & white check. Is it still available? (Didn't see it on the shop.)
You can contact me at fettercin-shop@yahoo.com.
Thanks! Chris Fetter
You are turning out some mighty cute pillows!
So pretty! Great job!
They are beautiful colors indeed--I truly believe in the charm of imperfection, but I do obsess over anything I make, so I "get it"!
Brenda,
I've not seen anything quite like your pillows! They make me happy just to look at them! Very cool!
Thanks for sharing them with us!
Hi Brenda,
I left you a comment above about purchasing a Blue, a Red and a Yellow pillows.
Feel free to email me the cost.
Thank you,
Viola
itsviola.symonds@gmail.com
I see love in every stitch Brenda.
They are beeeeauuutiful.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
wa i keep missing the sale
Happy colour in the last post, happy cushions in this ... you spoil us Brenda!
Beautiful pillows Brenda! Glad to see some sunshine in your work!
Your color and pattern combinations sing Brenda! Beautiful!
Those pillows are darling...so bright and cheery. One would not be sad for long if they looked at those. I love them.
blessings to you.
Love 'em!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
darling! love the embellishment on them.
Perfection is a relative term, Brenda! Just the fact that it is handmade can be a reason to consider a pillow "perfect!" Linda
Love these pillows! you do a great job.
I love all the bright colors. They make me happy just to look at them. Such a great idea,
Brenda~
I just got here and read about your new batch of pillows...and hopped over to check them out more closely... you've only got 3 more left!
The Lollipop Pillows are HOT!
as in selling like hot cakes!
Woot-woot!
so happy for you.
~Pat
Brenda, your pillows are just as cute as they can be! Twyla
Adorable little spots of color, Brenda. Looks as if you did a fantastic job on them with your little Singer. :)
xo bj
Your pillows are adorable! I love all the different patterns you used together with the little circle design for interest. How exciting to open your own Etsy shop too. I hope it will be very successful.
A basket full of one eyed owls. At a quick glance...caan you see it?
I love them all.
I agree with some of the other ladies..They make me feel happy just looking at them..Hugs
Stop second guessing yourself. They are all beautiful. I for one believe that handmade shouldn't have to be perfect. The fact that it is handmade is perfection enough for me. Wishing you all the best, Tammy
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