My peacock pillow is finally done! I had so many ideas about how to finish this piece. I saw all sorts of options. I was going to put some sort of trim on it but then I changed my mind. I didn't want to take away from the needlepoint. I ended up making an envelope pillow backing and calling it a day. It measures 14" square.
Here's the backing. It's a piece of fabric I had left from when I made curtains years ago. That opening stays closed most of the time but if it starts to be a problem, I'll just sew a little strip of velcro to keep it closed. It's my first needlepoint pillow and I was overwhelmed with all the different ideas about finishing it. I feel I'm better at making the needlepoint than I am about finishing it!!
I never got to blog on I Like Thursday. I had to take my machine to the shop to get fixed. It sounded funny and I didn't want to ignore it. This is the time of year I take it in for cleaning so it was due anyways. I hope I get it back soon and that it's okay.
This pillow is GORGEOUS! The colors are perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Michele! I'm so glad I finally finished this pillow.
DeleteBeautiful needlepoint Peacock, Rosemary. You will be so happy with a newly tuned machine. Mine is due to go in soon...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julierose! I can't wait to have my machine back. My backup machine is fine, but it's not the same!!
DeleteMaravilloso bordado. ESICOS.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Pili!
DeleteYour needlepoint is stunning, Rosemary. You made a lovely pillow with it. I hope your machine comes back soon and in tip-top shape!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jeanna! I sure miss that machine!
DeleteYour backing is perfect and of course, your peacocks are gorgeous. I just love this! What a fantastic finish!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jocelyn! You always write the nicest comments!
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