Thursday, June 10, 2010

For Harmien...

AKA: "the crazy cat lady".  LOL  ;)  I really don't think she's crazy, but I do know how much she loves her little felines.  I had marked this pattern when I first saw it for her bday.  Then promptly forgot about it and came across it again recently.  Unbeknownst to Harmien, I was stitching this when she sent me pics of a darling newborn kitten who will come and live with her in the near future  :) 



On the back:  a small patch of calico and a brass button recycled from an old pair of jeans (sewn with reverse side facing.)



from the book:
A Rainbow of Stitches
fabric:  28ct "staci-dyed" evenweave
fiber:  DMC #340
mill hill seed beads #02009
filled with crushed walnut shells

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34 comments:

  1. SiobhánJune 10, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    That is SOOOO cute!! I love the way you finished it, too.

    Nice knitting in the park pics. :)

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  2. AnnieJune 10, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    That is so adorable. What cute touches on the back with your re-cycle jeans button. A real 'green' cushion!

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  3. DebJune 10, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    That is so cute. Love your finish and I know that Harmien is going to love it!!

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  4. NancyJune 10, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    A beautiful gift for Harmien! This is really just perfect Staci, and I love your finishing detail on the back!

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  5. BeckySCJune 10, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    CUTE!!! CUTE!!! CUTE!!!

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  6. KarenVJune 10, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Very sweet Staci! I love the patch on the back, must remember that idea :)

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  7. valerieJune 10, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    What a sweet finish! Love the detail on the back as well!

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  8. Judy S.June 10, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Very cute! I love the border of beads and the way you did the back. Beautiful stitching too!

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  9. AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    So cute and what a sweet way to welcome the new kitty to the household.

    Tell me about crushed walnut shells as "stuffing". Do you make them? Buy them? Are they better than fluff stuffing?

    Inquiring minds want to know...LOL

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  10. BeritJune 10, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Seriously too cute! lol! Harmien must be over the moon. I just love these little pillows you make, Staci--you know how much, lol! I think this one is safe from my pilfering ways--For Now! ;)

    The star reminds me of the ones in PS's "When Witches" that I'm working on.

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  11. AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Very cute finishing! I love what you did with that button.

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  12. Carol RJune 10, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    A gorgeous pillow Stacy! Love the use of the jeans button (note to self cut off the button before ditching old jeans)

    I cannot believe the word verification on this actually says 'sorebuns'!

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  13. HazelJune 10, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful! I saw this on Harmien's blog. Greta gift. x

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  14. TheresaJune 10, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    This is adorable!!!!!!! What a great gift to a cat lover!!!

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  15. Lynn BJune 10, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Oooo Staci, I love this pin cushion, the lovely beads around the edge really finish it off.
    I have this finish on my to do list!

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  16. SharonJune 10, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful pincushion! I love the button on the back!

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  17. LaineyJune 10, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Staci that is gorgeous, I just love the thread colour you have used, it just pops out. Harmien is going to be thrilled with such a sweet gift.

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  18. aprilmecheelesdulllifeJune 10, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    So So Cute !!!

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  19. RanaeJune 10, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Cute finish! perfect for Harmien

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  20. KarenJune 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Cute design! I am sure she is thrilled with it.

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  21. corinnaJune 10, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    great colors
    and again the lovely beaded edge
    sweet gift!

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  22. OlgaJune 11, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    I love the design and the way you finished it - it's so darling!

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  23. LoisJune 11, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    What a cute pillow! I love the added touches at the back.

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  24. AnonymousJune 11, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    Aren't I the lucky one to receive such a gorgeous gift!! Thank you, dear friend!

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  25. LynnJune 11, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    I've been lurking on your blog for awhile now but haven't had a lot of time for commenting. As a fellow cat lover though I couldn't resist this adorable finish! You've done a lovely job and that calico fabric with button is such a unique touch!

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  26. KajsaJune 11, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    That's adorable! Lucky Harmien!

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  27. mainely stitchingJune 11, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    GREAT finish and personalization, and what a perfect giftie for Harmien!

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  28. KatrinaJune 11, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    oh what a gorgeous finish, and the colour you picked couldn't have been more perfect :)

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  29. Dani - tkdchickJune 12, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Great finish!

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  30. AnonymousJune 12, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Adorable finish!

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  31. AnonymousJune 13, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    What a cute kitty! I love the calico and button you put on the back. That was a nice finishing touch. Thanks for the kind words you left on my blog. I appreciate you taking the time to drop by. It put a smile on my face for sure!

    Lei

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  32. marylin & poussyJune 20, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Hello I write you of France! Your pillow is magnificent I am a lover of the USA and I find the socks which are on the side of your wonderful just blog! In very soon best regards marylin

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  33. VeeJune 22, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Love this cushion, great finishing.

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  34. SolstitchesJune 26, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    How adorable - love that little patch on the back. That is just so cute.

    Margaret

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