Sunday, September 5, 2010

Memory Pillow

Hello.  If you are part of the Hero Arts Flickr Blog Hop, you have come to the right place.  I am a big fan of Hero Arts.  Their stamps are the best,  and the company is so generous, educational and inspiring.  My project today combines my old love of sewing, with my new love of stamping.


This is a Christmas gift for my Aunt Pat.  She is the little girl in the middle.  I printed the photo on fabric and made a patchwork border.  The corner patches were stamped with Hero Arts stamp CL383, Antique Engravings.  I used VersaCraft ink, Real Black, and heat set the images.  I think the Antique Engravings  make the perfect accent for this photo.  The photo was taken in 1945 and I have machine embroidered the date and names.  I hope to continue experimenting with stamping on fabric, so be sure and stop here again!

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25 comments:

  1. VanessaSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    This is amazing, Nancy! Beautiful pillow!

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  2. StephanieSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Wow!
    What a fabulous idea for a gift!
    This is beautiful!!

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  3. Karina BeckSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    WOW, beautiful made!

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  4. Karen B.September 5, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    What a fantastic idea, and so very meaningful. Love your execution and colors as well.

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  5. AnneSeptember 5, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Nancy this is just amazing- I never knew you could print a photo on fabric and your stamping is fabulous too! What a lovely gift you have created for your aunt!

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  6. JacquelineSeptember 5, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Gorgeous! Love how you incorporated the shells in this beautiful project Nancy!

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  7. LinSeptember 5, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Well done, Nancy! Love your idea!

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  8. AgnieszkaSeptember 5, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    WOW what an amazing idea! Perfect!

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  9. ClareSeptember 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Wow, what a creative way to use the stamps! Gorgeous!

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  10. Libby HicksonSeptember 5, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    What a fun idea!! Love this!

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  11. Anita RexSeptember 5, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Wow! Love this! What a great gift, and what a great photo! I am sure she will love this!

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  12. Andi (RrlScrapGal)September 5, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Love it!

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  13. jintyoo7September 5, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    What a pretty cushion, your Aunt Pat will be delighted.

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  14. Virginia L.September 5, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I admire your sewing skills! This is FABULOUS, Nancy!

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  15. PiaSeptember 5, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    WOw Nancy, this is so beautiful! What a great way to combine your creative skills. I love it!
    (love your header, too!)

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  16. JennySeptember 5, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Wow sew pretty!! Love it! :) :) :) :) thanks for joining the hop!!!

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  17. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)September 5, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    What an amazing pillow, Nancy! So glad I could see it via the HA hop!

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  18. Vera Yates (Ling)September 6, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    How creative! Such a thoughtful & lovely gift!

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  19. CinnamonSallySeptember 6, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    This is absolutely stunning Nancy, what a fantastic gift, I am sure your Aunt Pat will treasure it.

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  20. TrinhSeptember 6, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    What a wonderful gift, Nancy! Beautiful colors & sewing.

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  21. Courtney BakerSeptember 6, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    What a great gift! She is going to love it!

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  22. Alice September 7, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    wow! this is amazing, Nancy! what a wonderful gift idea!! love it!

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  23. Tiffany ErvinSeptember 7, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    How sweet is this?! Absolutely amazing project, so much work and I love the result!

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  24. BeebeebabsSeptember 8, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Hi Nancy love the pillow you did a great job thanks for sharing and also I too love the picture of your Mother and Father tfs!!!

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  25. stampingandstitchingSeptember 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Nancy this is a fantastic gift for your aunt Pat! Wonderful stamping and stitching! I love the way you incorporated the photograph into the design and as you say the shells are the perfect accent! I love this so much and I'm sure your aunt will treasure it!

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