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For the first bit of randomness, I want to thank those of you who left very informative comments on my last post about my knitting dilemma.  I took a fellow knitter's advice and then looked at a few videos and voila

                                                                           

behold my very poor photo of a knitted pillow.  It looks tiny in this photo but it is almost 13 inches square.  I sewed some deep red ultra-suede to the back which has a lapped opening to put the pillow form in.  It is so soft and cuddly,  I think I may eventually make a gargantuan pillow like this.....

We are heading up to Montana at Christmas to see family so I just got started last night with some presents to give while we are there.  I found this really fabulous Laura Ashley 100% cotton fabric and had to make some tea towels out of it.

                                                             

                              

I sewed some cotton tape on the back of one corner to allow for hanging

I really like how these turned out and may be listing some of them in my etsy shop.  The red is so Christmas-y and I love the pattern. 

In other news, my secret Santa blanket from this post was well received, and appreciated!

~Penny

Comments

[Liz]

Sweet! I like how that yarn looks as a pillow!

I'm sorry no one much has responded to my PIF. I don't think I have a lot of particularly crafty readers. You can pass my PIF to another commenter if you'd like. I think I might just surprise folks with handmade gifts, whether or not they pay it forward. :-)

[jennifer]

You did GREAT! love how your pillow has turned out, I really love the yarn. What kind was it? It looks plumy to me. Great job! jenn

[Glynis]

Love the pillow - it looks SO cool! Also love those tea towels - what a great idea! Never would have thought to make tea towels out of home dec cotton fabric. Much prettier! (Thanks!) Tell Liz I'm going to take up her PIF challenge with the same thoughts, whether they PIF or not! Tis the season to give - we just set the pace, some will follow! Have a joy-full Christmas!