Tuesday, July 3, 2012

May Arts Project for Round Two...

I am so excited to be sharing with you my project for the May Arts Ribbon Design Team Finalist submission. This will help determine if I make the design team. Which I so hope that I do. I thought long and hard what would be fun to make and really hope that it impresses you. I actually made a sample pillow before really deciding what I was going to do. I just love decorative pillows and thought why not make one. So here we go this is my tutorial on how I made this pillow. Can't wait to read what you think.
Recipe:  Clever handmade by Heidi Grace Kress Image, May Arts Ribbon BC14, 368-15-34 and 393-3-17, Blumenthal Craft Photo Fabric, HP ink jet printer, Muslin fabric, Sewing Machine, Thread, Needle, Maya Road wood buttons, Ek Success Cutterbee snips and pillow stuffing.
The image is printed onto the Photo Fabric
First you will want to sew the ribbon and create 
a gathered look to the ribbon.
Once you have gathered the ribbon you will want to cut strips 
and pin it to one piece of the muslin and the printed image.
Sew the ribbon all around the image...removing the pins as you sew.
Take the flower ribbon and cut out 4 flowers.
 Trim the flowers around to create a clean edge.
 Hand stitch the flowers onto each corner of the image.
 Take your wood buttons and hand stitch them into the center of the flowers.
 When you are done hand stitching it should look just like this.
 Don't you just love this Clever Handmade Image by Heidi Grace Kress.
Next you will want to take the backing, the front and the other ribbon 
and pin them together. To create a pip look around the edges fold 
the ribbon in half while pinning together.
 Sew all around the pillow leaving a three inch opening to pull the pillow right side out. Make sure and pull all the pins out while sewing together. You don't want to poke your fingers.
 Now the fun part...adding the stuffing.  We are almost done.  Once you have stuffed the pillow to your comfort you will have to hand stitch that opening you left open. 
And here is your final project.  You know have a cute decorative pillow.
whew...now that was fun.  I really had a great time coming up with this fun pillow. I am so excited to be in the finals for May Arts Ribbon design team. I love to craft and really enjoy challenging myself. I hope that I have inspired you and can't wait to read what you think.

Thank you so much for your support.
Happy Crafting

OH and WISH ME LUCK!
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40 comments:

  1. JingleJuly 3, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    AMAZING! This is absolutely incredible!!!

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  2. Annette Witherspoon ♥July 3, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Wow!! That is gorgeous. Thanks for the tutorial. I just may give this a try!!Good luck! I think you're fabulous and this pillow is a "wow" project!!

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  3. UnknownJuly 3, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    FABULOUS!!! Annette, you keep pulling skills out of your pocket girl! A beautiful pillow...a treasured piece for certain. And, you don't need luck, you're a shoe in (IMHO) ;) xx

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  4. Virginia L.July 3, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    You really have outdone yourself on this one! I love the gorgeous colors and homey design! Wish you best of luck on this round! HUGS!

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  5. Colleen DietrichJuly 3, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    What a fun, flirty pillow! Best of luck in Round Two, Annette. :)

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  6. Creations by ShirlJuly 3, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I'm glad you are making use of your sewing machine... cute pillow and awesome tutorial.... Good luck on another opportunity......

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  7. HussenaJuly 3, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Absolutely Amazing!! this is one of your best work for sure!! its so so creative!! i love the way you have used an image and those ruffled ribbon... the pillow looks beautiful..Best of luck for the Final round:)

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  8. AnnJuly 3, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Hi Annette, very cute pillow, and a tuitorial too. I think you have out done yourself. Love the little flowers and frills. Wishing you the best for the DT. Hugs

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  9. FayeJuly 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    You know I was only wondering yesterday if you had any news on this. I think this is the most gorgeous pillow. (We call 'em cushions!) Is there anything you can'tmake look gorgeous? Good luck. :) xxxx

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  10. VanessaBJuly 3, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    get out of town! this pillow couldn't be any cuter! WOW! you are so creative and a woman of many talents. if this doesn't win you a spot on the dt, i don't know what would. good luck! cutest pillow ever. :)

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  11. Mary Pat SiehlJuly 3, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    this is sooooo pretty!! love the pink and blue color combo! good luck! this project is awesome!

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  12. Linda BeesonJuly 3, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    What a really cute project and your directions are great.

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  13. Jessi FoganJuly 3, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    OK, that bag knocked my socks off, and now this pillow? ! Awesome, awesome, and I LOVE the step-by-step that makes me think I could maybe, maybe do it too. Amazing idea & execution, Annette, and I can't wait to hear you made it!!

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  14. Julia AstonJuly 3, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    wow Annette! what a fun pillow you created! the pleated blue ribbon and pretty pink flowers framing really stand out framing that sweet image! Nice job on this and good luck!

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  15. alexandra s.m.July 3, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Dear Annette,

    I am absolutely blown away!
    Not only is your project original and gorgeous, your tutorial is very complete and easy to follow even for a novice like me!

    I just want to say, is there anything you cannot create beautifully?!

    Best Of luck, they've got to choose YOU!!!

    Hugs~

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  16. LaloJuly 3, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    SO sweet!!! You worked those ribbons :) hopefully we can be on two teams together!!!

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  17. Tenia NelsonJuly 3, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    HOLY COW THIS IS AWEOSME!!! That is all.

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  18. Leah l'OrangeJuly 3, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    WOW, Annette. this is seriously BEAUTIFUL! i love the Heidi image on the pillow, and the ribbon is the PERFECT frame! just gorgeous! you are a fabby little seamstress!

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  19. Alyce Kit and ClowderJuly 3, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    WOW! Amazing job Annette! You have done such a great job...they will have to take you on the team! ;) A huge goodluck to you sweetie! xx

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  20. Emily LeiphartJuly 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    This is amazing, Annette! The colours are really gorgeous. You've done an amazing job with this project and tutorial. Fingers crossed that you make it on the May Arts team!!

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  21. yyamJuly 3, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Wow! This is adorable! I love seeing how you made this Annette! You are so talented....all the best to you! :)

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  22. lostinpaperJuly 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    This is A.MaZing Annette! You go GF!

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  23. walchowDesignJuly 4, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Oolala! this is such an amazing project, Annette! There are so much little details on this pillow! I wish you all the best!

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  24. febeJuly 4, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Thanks for sharing the steps. Love your stamp. Great idea for a project. :)

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  25. Angi BarrsJuly 4, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Wowza. You are sooo super creative. You rocked it. Good luck to ya. Have a Happy 4th!

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  26. Joan ErvinJuly 4, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    This is a winner for sure, Annette....your pillow is sooo pretty!!!! I love how you added the ruffle as a frame and the flowers are the perfect detail!!!!

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  27. Marlena M.July 4, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful pillow Annette! I hope you get it!!!! ;)

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  28. LynnJuly 4, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I got a 'bang!' out of your super creative pillow project. My gosh, I'm so happy you shared your fine tutorial with us on the 4th of July. Thank you....I love learning new things!

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  29. LyndalJuly 4, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    GORGEOUS, gorgeous pillow Annette - LOE it! Best of luck for the May Arts DT too :) :) :)

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  30. Lisa LaraJuly 4, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Talk about WoW I am so impressed Annette. And is this the sewing machine you got earlier in the year. Wowza gf.

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  31. Karin ÅkesdotterJuly 5, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Absolutely WONDERFUL!!!
    I keep my fingers crossed ond wish you good luck!
    Hugs, Karin

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  32. JennyJuly 5, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Sooo pretty Annette, i love how you've framed the the sweet image:0)
    Wishing you luck but I don't think you'll need it really...this is amazing :0)
    Jenny x

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  33. Elizabeth AllanJuly 5, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    INCREDIBLE!!

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  34. CherylJuly 5, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Totally fabulous ! Good luck! You would be such an asset to their team.

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  35. Tan's HobbiesJuly 6, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Wow!!! Your project is so excellent, dear!! I am trully hope you will become one of the Design Team. Good Luck!! They will be so lucky for having such a talented and lovely design team like you.

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  36. ArabellaJuly 6, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Aweswome project Annette! What a fab idea! Good luck with your application!

    Arabella

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  37. Jinny NewlinJuly 6, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Super, super cute! Way to rock all those trims! I wish you the very best of luck! Have a blessed weekend!

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  38. JenniferJuly 6, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Annette! This is such a fun project! Thanks for all the pictures!

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  39. jenJuly 7, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I knew you would have a super project!! This is awesome- good luck! :)

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  40. Jenifer CowlesJuly 18, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Super cute, I love your pillow. I hope to be working with you on the team this next year good luck:)
    Jenifer Cowles

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Happy Crafting

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