As requested by our gracious hostess,
Karen of Some Days Are Diamonds,
I'm posting early for our Sorority "Rush" Event.
Karen of Some Days Are Diamonds,
I'm posting early for our Sorority "Rush" Event.
Karen provided us with this sweet image, and challenged all
of the sorority sisters to create something special using it.
(You can click on any of the photos to enlarge them.)
of the sorority sisters to create something special using it.
(You can click on any of the photos to enlarge them.)
I had so much fun making this in the studio...
a cushion with "The Girls" front and center.
(You're not surprised, are you?)
a cushion with "The Girls" front and center.
(You're not surprised, are you?)
I changed the image to sepia-tone and printed it on silk fabric.
Then, I sewed it to the fabric for the front of my cushion,
and hand embroidered each of the flowers and hair treatments
on each of the girls. I especially love the little lace bow in
the hair of the second sweetie from the left.
Then, I sewed it to the fabric for the front of my cushion,
and hand embroidered each of the flowers and hair treatments
on each of the girls. I especially love the little lace bow in
the hair of the second sweetie from the left.
When I had completed the embroidery, I added vintage lace trim
and sewed in a muslin ruffle. I finished the cushion with vintage
buttons and a muslin and silk flower to add a little flair.
This cushion measures approx. 12" x 17", including the ruffle.
Thanks, Karen, for the challenge. I really had fun with it.
I hope you'll visit Karen's blog and the other Sorority Sisters!
and sewed in a muslin ruffle. I finished the cushion with vintage
buttons and a muslin and silk flower to add a little flair.
This cushion measures approx. 12" x 17", including the ruffle.
Thanks, Karen, for the challenge. I really had fun with it.
I hope you'll visit Karen's blog and the other Sorority Sisters!
This pillow and the previous pillows are stunning. Your work is breathtaking over the moon beautiful. Happy creating...
ReplyDeleteThat's just beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful my friend. Love the trim!
ReplyDeleteOh Donna, you have outdone yourself again what talent you have to create such beautiful unique things...I have to admit I'm abit jealous!
ReplyDeletewow...you did a great job with this ...lovely....just lovely
ReplyDeleteWow! A work of art!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the challenge. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh Donna - somehow I knew you would create something so precious out of this picture! The hand embroidery is the perfect touch! Now I wish I would have taken the chance to make something too! I'll just have to join later!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~~Connie
Donna
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is TRULY a work of art!
Thanks for sharing, "sis"!
Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
I'm loving it Donna! Whoot Whoot! I KNEW your offering would be fabulous! IT IS!
ReplyDeletexoRebecca
DONNA!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pillow! OMG! You just did a wonderful job! All the details! How fun! Where are you going to put it?
Thanks so much for sharing!
HAGD! Karen ~ Some days are diamonds
You are a clever cookie Donna. A very nice touch with the embroidered flowers . I wish I could come up with those sorts of ideas.
ReplyDeleteMinimiss
PS. Great pics of your studio too. I'd love to spend some time there.
So pretty and elegant looking. Good Job!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You really outdid yourself. It's so beautiful. Nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteOK Miss Smartie Pants, that's just the most original idea I have seen! Embroidered flowers!!! Girl, you take the cake! How beautiful your work is, no, amazing! And I'll throw in a good word for you, we wouldn't want you blackballed or anything, just because you left out your photo. te he. You made up for it in the wedding post. Your wedding photo is so gorgeous, your dress is scrumptuous!! And your mum is just the cutest thing in the world!
ReplyDeletelove ya,
Debra
How sweet is this!! And even with embroidery! You rock.
ReplyDeleteMy 'framed work for initiation/rush' is now posted---scroll down below the flower photos! Do come by if you have time today, I'd love to have you visit with me.
Hootin' Anni's SHADES OF SUMMER
Donna,
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is a treat for the eyes love all the added details you have put into the photo...
What a perfect rush creation you have made you really are so inspiring....to all your fellow sorority sisters.....
Just gorgeous. I love your creations...glad you are in the sorority!
ReplyDeleteHi, from New Jersey. Love your take on the photo. Your hand work is fabulous and love all the small details, so, beautiful. Can't wait for the rest of the upcoming events. Enjoy the rest of the party.
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Zandra
Oh Donna, You always go the Extra Mile ~ Love this Creation, the added embroidery for the Flowers is Incredible! ! !
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow! It turned out great!
ReplyDeleteGood Job Sister!
~Liz
Oh Donna, you are one creative lady! Your pillows are just incredibly beautiful! I love all of your photographs of all of the stunning weddings too, what a lovely family!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Your work is always so exquisite, and this gorgeous pillow is no exception. Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI've seen several beautiful pillows,each so pretty and feminine--you gals are all so very creative!
ReplyDeleteCharlene @ A Virtuous Woman
Hello blog sister, great project! Nice to meet you
ReplyDeleteLove your project fellow blog Sista! I love your blog too. Nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteHugs XX
Barbara
Moore Whimsies
Donna, this has to be the most fabulous of all the Bloggerette Sorority creations! What a delicious confection...your love of lace & hand embroidery really shines through. I just ♥ it!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty Donna, love the ATC card also. Such fine work.
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Marcie
Love your cushion! You are so very talented! Nice to meet another sista!
ReplyDeleteTerrie
(Colorado)
OMG. Its breathtaking! So glad I found you!
ReplyDeleteHello Sista!
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful, as all your work, is just exquisite!!!
I'm looking forward to more Sorority get togethers!!!
xxoo
Your Sassy Sorority Sista!
Oh this is fabulous! I so wanted to participate in this but just didn't have enough time. Your pillow is just beautiful! Marva
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Nice meeting you here!
ReplyDeletesandy
Donna, your pillow is absolutely gorgeous, what a great idea to use the girls this way. I am looking forward to the sorority when things settle down around here.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debby
BEAUTIFUL pillow!!! I think you are one of the ones I visited before your post was ready. Then, I didn't remember which ones to go back to. So, now I know you are my Sorority Sister! Yay! Have a lovely Sunday!
ReplyDeleteBack Porch Blessings,
Rebecca