What do I do with all my needlepoint that I have put away in zippered bags in my basement? These are pillows I stitched myself, frequently when expecting a baby.Make a mosaic. (photo courtesy of my very kind and savvy friend Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict - Thanks, Debbie!)
Is it time to bring them back? re-do them? inset them in fabric?
Or should they rest in peace.....move away for something more updated and simple?Please let me know what you think.....I don't want my sofa to look like it's stuck in a time warp.
For Met Monday, I made over this thrifty GW find.....
By adding a flea market needlepoint pillow (I love to rescue needlepoint, and it was a bargain).
And I think it's sitting pretty!
For Met Monday, I made over this thrifty GW find.....
By adding a flea market needlepoint pillow (I love to rescue needlepoint, and it was a bargain).
And I think it's sitting pretty!
Another thrifty red0 - first I found this GW tray.....the flowers aren't really my colors, but I liked the green and gold curvy border. Hmm, maybe I'll paint it.
This little bedside table was looking a little stark, so....
I layered it with the tray, and the green curvy edges really show up well and the flowers disappear, so I think I'll leave it alone.
It also inspired me to clean up the second level of the table : )
This little bedside table was looking a little stark, so....
I layered it with the tray, and the green curvy edges really show up well and the flowers disappear, so I think I'll leave it alone.
It also inspired me to clean up the second level of the table : )Please don't forget to go by Mary's at Little Red House, Susan's at Between Naps on the Porch and Rhoda's at Southern Hospitality to see what's going on and who's participating. Happy Monday! Linda
50 comments:
Very nicely done ... TTFN ~Marydon
Ohhh, I love it!!!
Suzanne
Beautiful!
Linda, I love all your needlepoint pillows and your sofa is gorgeous, but IMHO, I think there's a little too much going on with the pillows and the sofa. I'd find another spot for them. Your GW chair is so pretty & the pillow just finishes it beautifully!
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I love all of your needlepoint, you are so talented! And that sofa is just gorgeous. Surely you can find someplace to display these beautiful pillows, it would be a shame to hide them away. And I really like what you did with the bedside table, that's a great idea. Kathy
Love the needlepoint. I am more a crochet person. Have a nice week.
Thank you for this "triple post" and Happy Mosaic Monday! ~Arleen
Well done!! A 3 in 1. I really like the needlework and the mosaic. The tray on the table is a good idea...
Beautiful needlepoint...and each pillow must have so many memories! Great redo on your chair...love the tray. You always find the best goodies at GW! :-)
Oh, I love rescuing needlepoint! Yours are beautiful, and I love that chair, too. thanks so much for joining the fun at Mosaic Monday! :)
I love needlepoint pillows so much, and yours are gorgeous! Show off those beauties! That tray looks like it was made to sit on that little table. Very cute!
I collect needlepoint pillows too! I only have 3 but always looking for more..show them off!!
I love the chair and the pillow on it! Pretty!
Oh your needlepoint is a work of art. Who can ever have too many beautiful pillows! It's impossible.
If you have them, flaunt them honey, they are gorgeous!
Happy Twirls
A triple post... you're a brave woman!
I think I'll talk about the sofa... I love it... I think if I were you... I'd wrap my pillows for the summer in some white fabric and make pillow envelopes.. the white will make it look all summery... and you don't have to buy new pillows... just a couple of different white fabrics... I do it to my pillows all the time.. saves time and money...
Perfect finishing touches!
Great find, love the tray ! I always have my eyes out looking but, haven't found one ! Feel lucky - girl !
Hugs ~ Kammy
you've had so much fun and it shows!
thx 4 sharing
Oh I love the needlepoint!!! Your sofa is darling as well...love the toile!!! Great mosaic!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Happy MM!!!
XOXO
Cathy
A great post and a wonderful blog.
I enjoyed reading your blog tonight....Had some time to do some blog hopping...always enjoy finding new blogs!
Hope you will visit me. This month I am posting on our Disney trip.
Your needlepoint is beautiful and I know how much work is involved. I gave up midway through a cross stitch project; it gave me a headache and was taking f-o-r-e-v-e-r!!!!
Could you possibly frame them and display they on a gallery wall with some of your favorite artwork of family photos?
Nola
Love the pillow that looks like a crazy quilt. Wonderful
The needlepoint pillows are gorgeous!
Lovely needlepoint pillows.Loved your post.Happy MM!
The needlepoints are beautiful!
Thanks you for sharing!
Tina
Lovely needlework! I collect these pillows too... I tried needlepoint once buy switched to counted cross stitch 'cause I was too lazy to do all of that background work!
Your needlepoint's are lovely! Great mosaic!
My! My! what a talented girl you are! I love your needlepoint pillows. I would just keep a few on the couch. Not all of them. I do like the way the blue one with the pink flower on it looks on the couch. You did a good job on the chair.
Wonderful needlepoint. They look so sweet on your chair.
Barb
Great Mosaic - I too love the needlepoints. I love the tray on the beside table.
You're doing double duty with your mosaic, doing all that gorgeous needlework as well. Amazing.
Salut mon amie!! Ah, que tes oreilliers représentent des tas de travail! Bien fait! Et j'adore ta table avec le plateau...parfait! Mais ta chaise française est vraiment magnifique!! Bonne journée!!...Debbie
Love that chair & pillow - fabulous!
Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Love all the needlepoint. I think you should enjoy all your hard work. Happy Thrifty Monday.
I love all your redos and finds. I'm especially loving the chair with the pillow. Very pretty.
Linda, I like what you did on the bedside table and I really like your chair. As for the pillows, I really like them too but maybe you can spread them everywhere....Christine
Its my first Mosaic Monday too. They are fun to make, aren't they?
Very pretty Linda!
Hope your summer is going great.
~Melissa :)
beautiful!!! love the mosaic
Put out the pillows, they're lovely!
I love needlepoint too & have passed up a few little pieces lately. No more room for more needlepoint pillows.
I do think more simple pillows would enhance your beautiful blue toile sofa better than a lot of pattern. That's just my 2 cents.
Hi Linda! What great things! I just love that beautiful needlepoint pillow! Love your sofa too!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)
Great table and tray transformation! what a good idea. As for your pillows, I love them ALL, but maybe they are not right for the toile sofa?
What about on a bed, or a simple bench instead? Or you could take apart the pillows, and frame the needlepoints in matching simple frames, and have a lovely wall grouping.
Cass
Thats an awesome theme for a mosaic!
Have a great week!
~Really Rainey~
Nice little transformations!
Flaunt your needlepoint!
Linda,
Merci de votre visite sur mon blog. J'aime beaucoup l'arrangement des coussins sur le sofa. Bonne semaine et à bientôt pour un autre Mosaic Monday. :o)
Awww...now I want to needlepoint again. It has been years. What a lovely find.
Have a great day!
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
Hey Linda, What GREAT pillows... I love them and my thought is beautiful pillows... you can never have enough...
Have a fun day
(((HUGS)))
Donna
GM Linda...girl I love all your needle point pillows...and the tray you got is great added to the table top...I would never of thought of that...thanks for the idea..Hope all is well in your world my friend...May you have a great day...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
I would definitely bring those needlework pillow into the light of day and use them on the sofa! (Of course I love needlework) I think they look fabulous on your sofa. Your chair and the tray on the tabletop look fabulous too! laurie
I really like the tray on top of the table. Kelly
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