Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Sunday, November 1, 2020

A Slow Stitching Finish

Earlier this year, I stitched up this Kathy Schmitz design from her One Stitch at a Time Club archives.  I decided I wanted to give it to my dear friend, Kim, who I taught with for 10 years, for her birthday.   I added some patchwork borders and turned it into a cushion cover.


This fun fabric made a good envelope backing.

I'm pretty sure Kim liked her little pillow!

Meanwhile I've put a few more stitches into this Gail Pan design this week-

This will be my Sunday Slow-stitching, sharing at







16 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

the pillow turned out really good - have a good day

Deb A said...

Oh, I love that as a pillow! It turned out great. Enjoy your stitching today.

piecefulwendy said...

What a lovely gift for a friend, Diann! Fun to see what you are stitching next!

The Joyful Quilter said...

That pillow is SEW sweet!! Such a thoughtful gift for your friend, Diann.

Laura said...

What a wonderful and thoughtful, gift! :)

Quilter Kathy said...

What a lovely gift! Enjoy your fall stitchery today!

CathieJ said...

I really like that Gail Pan design. Your pillow is adorable. I am sure your friend loved it.

Susie H said...

Cute pillow and I am pretty sure your teaching friend will love it. The Gail Pan design is very pretty and I love the color thread you're using. Perfect choice!

Kim said...

Kim is going to love her beautiful cushion! Your beautiful stitchery looks fabulous surrounded by those pretty fabrics. Gorgeous fabric on the back, too. I love the sentiment expressed; perfect for these times.

PaintedThread said...

A very pretty pillow. I like the fabrics you picked to go with the embroidery.

dq said...

The pillow is a lovely gift.
I am in love with the fall one the most!

Jenny said...

Lovely stitching the cushion is a wonderful gift for your friend.

Michele McLaughlin said...

LOVE your pillow! What a sweet gift and folks always love pillows! Love your embroidery and hope you got more completed on Sunday! Have a great day!

Vicki in MN said...

I am sure that Kim loved her gift, the pillow turned out perfect.

chrisknits said...

Awesome finishes, the quilt is adorable and the pillow is so sweet.

Denise :) said...

Oh my goodness, your pillow is just perfect! The sentiment is timely; for all times! And your current project is just darling! I love all things autumn! :)