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One of the bigger projects I worked on the last weeks is this pillow:
I found the cross stitch pattern at Felicity Hall and after seeing it I knew immediately that I wanted to use it for something. I thought a while about what to make and in the end decided on a pillow, because you can never have enough of those (although my husband would probably disagree on this). 
First I crocheted the pillow cover in grey and afterwards I cross stitched the letters on it.
You can find a lot of other nice cross stitch patterns and complete kits on Felicity's site (especially the little clutches are great: I want the Bird Clutch!!). The pattern that I used for the pillow is a freebie. 

Here you see the pillow  in between some of the other pillows I made in the last months. 

www.betweennapsontheporch.net

~*~

This week my Paper Cherry Blossoms were featured by The Cottage Market!!


Thanks, Andrea!





Comments

  1. AngelineApril 21, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    That pillow is really beautiful!

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  2. AntheaApril 21, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    WOw, mooi gedaan! Staat ook erg leuk bij de andere kussens!

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  3. Witchcrafted LifeApril 22, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    It's really beautiful, Liz! I love the cheerful, sweet colour palette and font at work here. Everything you create is a joy to see, this pillow very much included.

    Big hugs & many thanks for being the first person to comment (and what a great comment it is!) on my Hawaiian honeymoon post today.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. LizApril 24, 2014 at 9:00 PM

      Thanks for your, as ever, sweet comment!

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  4. mamasmercantileApril 23, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    I am really impressed. I never thought about cross stitch on crochet. Looks brilliant.

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  5. CrystelleApril 24, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    So pretty! I love the lettering and the colors.... You must have a lot of patience to do all that stitching and counting.... Thanks so much for sharing your talent!! :)
    “hugs” Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  6. LaurieApril 25, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    I loved your Tip Me Tuesday link this week. {thanks girl!} Would you like Tip Junkie to feature your blog post to over 200,000 creative women? If you upload this blog post into your Tip Junkie craft room using at least 2 images, 2 steps, and blog post URL then I can easily feature it in my RSS feed, home page, and all my social networks instantly. {squealing with delight} ~ Laurie {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie}
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  7. CathieJApril 25, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    What a pretty pillow. I love to do cross-stitch on crochet.

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  8. ErleneApril 25, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    That's really pretty. I've never done cross stitch before, but my grandmother loves to do it. Thanks for sharing your craft on Link'n blogs link up and the Felicity's site. Have a super weekend.

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    1. LizApril 26, 2014 at 7:31 AM

      Thank you, Erlene! Hope you have a great weekend, too!!

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  9. GayleApril 26, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful !!!. Love the colours.

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  10. vonKarinApril 26, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Really amazing! Just perfect!
    Have a great week
    vonKarin
    vonKarin.blog.de

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  11. LornaApril 27, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Gorgeous cushion - I have never thought of cross stitching on crochet what a fab idea.

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  12. Mindie HiltonApril 27, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    I LOVE it!

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  13. LizApril 27, 2014 at 11:50 PM

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  14. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Liz, I love your pillow! What a beautiful showpiece for your couch or chair. :) Thank you for sharing at last week's Go Crochet Crazy Link Party (for all things homemade and handmade). I hope to see you again for this Friday's link party at www.GoCrochetCrazy.blogspot.com !

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  15. Ashley @ 3 Little GreenwoodsMay 2, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Love this pillow! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us at Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! I hope you will join us again this Saturday at 8:00 am EST!

    ~ Ashley

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  16. handmade by amaliaMay 4, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    this pillow is lovely!
    both the pattern and the colors
    amalia xo

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  17. WendyJune 24, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Love the colors! Wish I had an ounce of patience for a project like this!

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    1. LizJune 28, 2014 at 8:46 AM

      Took some time, indeed, but I still love the result!

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