Happy Monday....I was feeling a little down and out today for some reason...guess it was hard to roll out of bed on a frosty Monday morning...but I did it...up and at 'em at 4:45 a.m. Got my first 20 minute date with the elliptical done, read some blogs and then I got a load of
Primitive Bettys "Oh Sweet Valentine" freebie pattern and went to work... I couldn't resist it! I stitched it up, added some embellishing to the pattern...scattered some hearts and added my husband and my initials, then I sewed the pattern into a primitive heart using some old scrap homespun I had, added a length of vintage lace, then I dunked the whole deal into a pot of old coffee...baked it at 250 for a 20 minutes, then put a few metal key charms and a heart charm on it and viola! Instant primitive pillow for the upcoming holiday! I think it turned out darling!
Oh Sweet Valentine ~ Primitive Bettys Freebie
sewn into a primitive heart pillow
Now to get my house straightened, make some supper, advise on some homework, twenty more minutes on the elliptical - then it will be Peppermint Twist time! Thank you for visiting me and all you lovely words of support and enthusiasm! They make my heart sing :)
Until next time...count your stitches and your blessings!
What a sweet prim pillow...The fabric is perfect for it. I have one that I'm working on that needs painting and baking and I've just not been in the mood to work with it; your post gave me a little push :-)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! The fabric is perfect and I love all the changes and additions you've made - wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it! I don't know where you find all the time to work on all these crafty projects!! I wish I had half your drive...so behind! And thanks for turning me onto a new freebie site. Very cute charts!
ReplyDelete"I got up at 4:45 am" LOL! Yes, well, you are amazing to do it. I stay up late stitching, then get up late... maybe I need to do it opposite? The heart is SO cute, you did a great job on it Vonna!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect!!!! I love the design !!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little desing. I absolulty LOVE how you finsihed this.
ReplyDeleteNatasha Who was up at 8:30 YAH for sleepoing in. Not often that it happens
I love how you finished this simple design. I know Betty's gonna love it too!
ReplyDeleteVonna, That is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSue
Western Australia
Love the pillow.........I guess the "keys" are the keys to your hearts....such a clever girl I have!
ReplyDeleteLove Mom
Oh! I love how you finished, perfect!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! You are so talented. What a beautiful keepsake!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful !! I stitched this, but it just plain old white fabric and no where in the scope of yours.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! I would get so much mor stitching done if I would stay off the computer, but miss out on all this fun NO WAY! Maybe I will get
ReplyDeletesnowbound tomorrow and stitch all day. YEE HII
Cathy from KY
Vonna, your primitive heart is just beautifully divine! Love it.
ReplyDeletegreat valentine
ReplyDeletei like the addition of blue too
Vonna,
ReplyDeleteEverything you touch turns to gold girl! I love your heart! Perfect!
Hugs,
Donna
As always, wonderful job on that Primitive Heart!!! So very talented you are.
ReplyDeleteEwwww, up at 4:45am ~ how do you do it? :)
Wow!!! That pillow looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI was up at 4:45 this morning too! Let the dogs out, left the back door open for them and crawled back in bed. I woke up again at 8 am, dogs lounging on the couches, back door open, so cold in the front of the house. Oops!
ReplyDeleteI "heart" your heart! You do such nice things.
I did some exercising, so that much I got done. Good for you on the elliptical!
Fantastic Job Vonna!!!! Smile, smile, smile....HUGS
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a beautiful finish Vonna, you are just so talented. I love the angle the stitching is on and the bow is lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! You are so talented:)
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, Vonna, it's SUPER! I hope you're feeling bright & cheery now! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely finish!
ReplyDeleteI would comment, but I find I am lost for words. Except for 'How the H - E - double hockey sticks does she do it?' All in one day? Get out!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!! And what a great idea for Valentine.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to look for it and probably do it also. It will not turn out so pretty but it will be a good present for DH.
Thans for the good ideas Vonna.
Hugs
I like this heart:)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you were "down" :(. - you did a wonderful job with the heart - it's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow! Another stunning finish! I love the shape of the heart and the fabric bow are a perfect match! Amazing :)
ReplyDeleteYour heart is just so pretty Vonna. Wish I was as clever with a sewing machine as you are:)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel more upbeat soon.
Very sweet Valentine, Vonna! I'm sure that helped to bolster your spirits, but don't you just find Mondays are like that?
ReplyDeleteJust perfect for Valentine's Day. Great finishing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish! I think this is just perfect for this sweet design, and you did a wonderful job on it. This truly says Happy Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job & so fast, too!
ReplyDeleteVonna, it's so sweet!! I love it! You are amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteSo did you feel happy you exercise as Leslie Sansome says on her video? SHe says: "you never regret to have took time to exercise"!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish ;-)
Good heavens! What a focused woman you are! And the Sweet Valentine is completely sweet. I could roll out of bed to stitch, but the elliptical--would have to wait for later in the day.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! The finish is just beautiful. I love prim things. And congrats on your exercise program!
ReplyDeleteHow darling! That really is cute, and of course, anything that brings you up out of the dolldrums is more than worth the effort! :)
ReplyDeleteDarling finish Vonna! I'm sure it would make you feel doubly-better to stitch one up for me, LOL ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet pillow! I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you choose for Betty's design. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a cute prim finish!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Vonna, it really turned out darling. What a creative way of finishing it into this lovely heart. You're a real artist.
ReplyDeleteStunningly gorgeous, Vonna! I love what you did with this one... the heart is perfect! Love the fabric and the lace trim and the coffee was the perfect *antiquey* touch! Gorgeous stitching and finishing as always!
ReplyDeletePERFECT!!
ReplyDeleteHi Vonna, wonderful prim finish, a girl after my own heart! It's way past Valentines Day, but I like it now ~ thx for the great link:)
ReplyDeleteSweet Stitchin...