Thanksgiving
What am I thankful for today
For strength to walk on the world's highway
For a hope to hold and a work to do
And the blessing of a friend like you
The postcard sits out in a frame at Thanksgiving time, but the postcard is so small that you don't really notice it. I started thinking about how I could draw more attention to it. I've been seeing all these projects lately where people print directly from their inkjet printer onto fabric, so I decided to give it a try. Here's what happens when you enlarge a cute vintage postcard and print it on some muslin...
It turns into a pillow!
When I think of Thanksgiving, I always think of brown, but the postcard uses black, so I had to go with a black fabric border. I was going to go directly to the green after that, but both the black and green fabric are so dark that I decided to try a second border with a lighter colored fabric (left over from my first Sadie Shirt), and I'm really glad I did. It gives the pillow a little extra something.
The back is plain muslin with an envelope closure. And I added a homemade tag, of course. I've had a couple of requests for more information on how I do these, so I think I may do a post about it in the next couple of weeks.
So my little framed postcard went from this...
to this...
I love this pillow. I wish it was going to sit out for more than two weeks, but I have something to look forward to when I get out the Thanksgiving decorations next year!
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16 comments:
How cute! I love that saying, too.
So cute!!
What a great idea!
Love this idea!
Diana
Isn't is amazing to be able to print on fabric like that, great pillow!
This is amazing. I love how you have taken something old (and kept high from little hands) and transformed it into something everyone can touch. I have never tried this freezer paper method although I have been tempted. It is very difficult to find freezer paper in these parts. In fact, my sister had to go to Buffalo to get some!!!
How cute! I love the poem on the postcard! I love the idea...next time I see a really cute postcard I'll have to remember this.
I can attest to how well made your pillows are!!! This one is great for Th'giving! You'll have it forever!
ps..my ironstone pitcher is about 6 inches tall.
heather
This pillow is so adorable! I love the little personalized tag on the side. Seeing your adorable projects always makes me wish I knew how to sew!
Hi Gwen, thank you for dropping by today and becoming a follower. I appreciate all your lovely encouraging comments and hope you will have a good time visiting whenever you like. I feel very honoured to have you around.
Cool, I have been meaning to try printing some fabric using freezer paper, so now I will definitely have to try it. Your cushion is delightful!
This is such a cute pillow. :) Great job!
You did a beautiful job, Gwen! I love the borders- they frame it perfectly. What a lovely treasure to pull out every November.
you sewing skills are so good! love your pillow... leave it out longer than a couple weeks this year (-:
Hi Gwen. I just found your wonderful blog on Showcase Sunday. I love this pillow. I would have never been creative enough to think of using the fabrics you chose and I absolutely love them!!! The framed card is so pretty too. I hope you'll share the tutorial for your darling tags with us. I'm a follower now.
Have a great afternoon. Hugs...Tracy :)
I really like the fabrics you chose...looks beautiful. I'll have to try this technique sometime. Awesome job as always!
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