Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A Little Wool Love

I love working with wool.  It's so soft and needles so easily that I almost don't know I'm sewing.  This Potted Geranium pillow was a kit from Primitive Gatherings.  Their colors are rich and deep and I love everything I've gotten from them.
I finished this last night and just wanted to hold it in  my lap and feel of it.  Don't the clay pots look real?  The colors....    Each of the geranium petals is separate and is three dimensional.  They have a French knot in the middle and then one stitch on each side to make them look like a flower with four parts.  I originally thought it would be a wallhanging but they showed it as a pillow and in the end I went with that.  I've pretty much run out of walls, but not chairs.  :)
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28 comments:

  1. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    What a beautiful pillow! Love the effect of the wool for texture and color. The 3-D flowers are a great focal. No wonder you just want to hold it, it is just delightful.

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  2. EloraMarch 1, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    It's gorgeous, Marlene! I so admire your beautiful needlework!

    Elora

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  3. CindyMarch 1, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I adore geraniums. I'm so jealous! lol!

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  4. AmyMarch 1, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Oh it's so pretty and you're right about the pots looking so real!

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  5. Osage Bluff QuilterMarch 1, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful wool, and beautiful stitching!

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  6. krisgrayMarch 1, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    It all looks real - now I'm ready for spring and a trip to the nursery for some geraniums.

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  7. WendyMarch 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Oh my goodness this is beautiful!! Can you please share the name of the pattern ... the black background makes everything stand out so wonderfully. I too would have to just hold it .... no wall for this flower!

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  8. MillieMarch 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Your handwork is beautiful as always, Marlene. Love seeing your wool projects.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I bought a book with wool embroidery...where do you find the wool?
    If you need a wall, I might find one at my house to hang something on...
    Mama Bear

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  10. MichelleMarch 1, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    It is beautiful!

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  11. Pat - ArkansasMarch 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Beautiful! That would grace any home!

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  12. Arkansas PattiMarch 1, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    That might be my favorite thing you have done. Really nice.

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  13. Quilt n QueenMarch 1, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    The pillow is gorgeous! Stitching with wool is on my to do list. I'm collecting 100% wool from a local Thrift Shop. I bought brand new, still with tags on.....skirts, pants, jackets for $1.00 each. I want to felt it and try a wool project...someday....I've got the perfect spot for the pillow...lol

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  14. rubyslipperz1052March 1, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    This is reeeeeally pretty! I see it and i just want to make one! but, alas....sigh....i dunt think i could do the wonderful job you do!

    hugZ,
    annie
    rubyslipperz106.blogspot

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  15. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsMarch 1, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Love it!! Oh my gosh! That is just sooooooooo pretty!
    I bought some wool at the quilt festival. I have a few new patterns trying to hop out of my head. I love wool!
    xx, shell

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  16. Salem StitcherMarch 1, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    It's lovely. Their patterns are so wondferful. I'm glad their shop is in Wisconsin and not any where near me!

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  17. Calamity Jane's Cottage, BonnieMarch 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Beautiful pillow and just the thing to bring the spring into your home.

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  18. pauletteMarch 1, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Gorgeous!! You are right, the pots look spectacular and love the flowers!!
    Paulette

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  19. SparkyMarch 2, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    OK< spring has sprung at your home in this pillow..MARLENE>..divine...I love this...lol

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  20. Marie RaynerMarch 2, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Marlene, that is soooooo beautiful! You did a fabulous job there! I love it! xxoo

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  21. SharonMarch 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    This is beautiful...makes me want to go out and start planting geraniums! Oops...too soon!

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  22. SandyMarch 2, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Gorgeous pillow! I love working with wool also.

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  23. Lea and her MustangsMarch 2, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    That is so cool. I might even be able to do something like that.

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  24. Gmama JaneMarch 2, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    SEW very lovely, Marlene! Your hand stitching is very detailed and beautiful.
    Wish you were going to Quiltfest with me next week!! We shall have to find a great Quilt Convention and plan a meet-up!!
    Happy Stitching
    Blessings
    Jane

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  25. AdrienneMarch 3, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I love your new pillow. You did a great job and I would want to sit and hold it - and look for a long time, too.
    ~Adrienne~

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  26. Jody BlueMarch 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    OK that is just pure cuteness! I really need to dig out my embroidery stuff and get going!

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  27. LoriMarch 6, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Oh my goodness! Does that pillow scream spring or what? Love your handiwork as always.

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  28. Carrie P.March 9, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Pillows are a great idea. I am like you, no wall space.
    The wool that was used for the pots does make them look real.
    You did a great job.

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